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Hello & welcome back! I am so excited to bring you inspiring insights on productivity and so much more in this episode, from YouTube sensation and productivity expert, Ali Abdaal. Ali's unique journey from medical doctor to becoming a world famous productivity expert with 5M+ followers offers an unprecedented look into making the impossible, possible. In this episode, Ali's shares so much, including these key takeaways, that you can immediately apply to your own life: Building a Life Around What You Love: Insights into how Ali balanced his career in medicine with his passion for YouTube and productivity, ultimately finding a way to merge his interests into a fulfilling career path. The Essence of Feel-Good Productivity: Learn how to redefine productivity to focus on what truly matters to you, turning daily tasks into sources of joy rather than chores. Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination and Embracing Change: Discover Ali's practical tips for tackling procrastination, embracing change, and taking those first steps towards your dreams. This episode is more than just an interview; it's inspiration for rethinking how we approach our dreams, goals and life. In simple steps. I'm really excited that in March we'll be reading Ali's book - Feel Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You - in my Virtual Book Club GROW. Why don't you join us? Learn more here... As always, I'd LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let's keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.     Have a wonderful weekend …and remember, it all starts with a dream

What you'll learn about in this episode:  In this enlightening episode of The Mentor Podcast, Ron dives deep into the crucial mistakes and lessons learned in the realm of real estate investing. From making promises you can't keep to the importance of persistence, Ron shares invaluable insights garnered from his extensive experience to help you navigate the complex landscape of real estate with confidence and success. Key Topics Covered: ·         The Danger of Promises: Understand the importance of only making promises you can keep in real estate transactions. Ron emphasizes the risk of damaging relationships and credibility by failing to fulfill promises made to sellers or buyers. ·         Transparent Communication: Learn the significance of clear and honest communication. Telling it like it is cannot only save relationships but also make deals smoother and more reliable. ·         Terms Business Explained: Ron provides a detailed example of a successful terms deal, highlighting the benefits of buying and selling on terms, including no money down, no credit, and the potential for significant profit through appreciation and cash flow. ·         Persistence Pays Off: Ron discusses the common pitfall of giving up too soon. He encourages listeners to adopt the mindset of successful entrepreneurs who persevere through challenges and stay focused on their goals. ·         Dealing with Rejection and Failure: Discover strategies for handling setbacks and learning from them. Ron stresses the importance of developing resilience and the ability to solve problems quickly as key traits of successful real estate investors. ·         The Importance of Education and Implementation: Ron urges listeners to invest in their education and take action on what they've learned. He highlights the critical role of implementation in turning knowledge into tangible results. ·         Building Your Real Estate Portfolio: Ron shares his philosophy on building wealth through real estate, advocating for acquiring properties on terms and leveraging them for long-term gain rather than quick cash-outs. Closing Thoughts: Ron Le Grand wraps up the episode with a powerful message on the importance of determination, education, and action in achieving success in real estate investing. He invites listeners to connect with him for further guidance on attaining financial freedom and growing their wealth through strategic real estate investments. Connect with Ron: For more insights and strategies from Ron Le Grand, visit ConnectWithAMentor.com to learn how you can grow and protect your wealth through real estate investing. Resources: Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.RonLeGrand.com/Plan Free Training: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Terms Get Ron's $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $59 a month! – https://TheMentorPodcast.com/GC155  

We are here at Medallia Experience 2024 at the Wynn in Las Vegas and there's a lot of exciting announcements we've been seeing, plus a chance to hear from leaders at Medallia as well as their customers about where the world of customer experience is heading. One brand that is presenting here, and who I'm excited to introduce in a second here, is from CVS, a brand that serves over 120 million customers, including over 55 million digital customers, and to illustrate their reach, 85% of the US population lives within 10 miles of a CVS Health location. Today we're going to talk about igniting customer-centricity by personalizing, simplifying the customer experience, and empowering employees to do amazing work. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Sri Narasimhan, Vice President, Head of Enterprise Customer Experience at CVS Health. Resources Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-brand/ For consulting on marketing technology, customer experience, and more visit GK5A: https://www.gk5a.com Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, let's center ourselves around a simple compelling question that can help you transform your life, no matter where you're at: "GET INTO THE HABIT OF ASKING YOURSELF: DOES THIS SUPPORT THE LIFE I'M TRYING TO CREATE?" It can become a simple daily habit that focuses you on intentional living. Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode: The significance of aligning daily choices with long-term dreams, turning routine daily decisions into stepping stones towards your dream life. Practical steps to integrate this mindset into everyday life, including starting each day with intention and reflection. The importance of surrounding yourself with people who support your dreams and goals, and how to curate your social circle to foster this environment. This episode is simple, practical and helpful for us all. A reminder that our daily choices - no matter how small - contribute to the larger tapestry of our lives. Listen in and be inspired to become the intentional architect of your own destiny - by aligning your simple daily decisions and actions actions with your dreams. Your dream life awaits, and it starts with getting into the habit of asking yourself this one simple question. Often. As always, I'd LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let's keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.     And if you love the quote and want to inspire yourself with it in your everyday life, see these inspiring products here... Have a wonderful week …and remember, it all starts with a dream

Hello & welcome back! I am so excited to bring you the inspiring story of Karina Stewart, co-founder of the world renowned Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, in this eye-opening episode. Listen in and dive deep into Karina's personal journey - from a passionate dancer and aspiring psychiatrist - to a holistic health visionary. Co-creating a a world leading wellness sanctuary in Koh Samui, Thailand. You'll get an intimate glimpse into the making of Kamalaya, the sanctuary's unique wellness philosophy, and the transformative power of understanding and nurturing the body, mind, and spirit. You'll hear first hand how Karina's early life experiences and encounters with Eastern spiritual and healing practices shaped her path and led to the establishment of a wellness retreat that's touched thousands of lives. Prepare to be moved by tales of resilience, learn the significance of health in achieving your dreams, and get motivated to embark on your wellness journey. Tune in to uncover: The profound impact of personal health crises on life paths and purpose. The importance of blending ancient wisdom with modern science for holistic wellness. Strategies for overcoming burnout and restoring balance. The power of nature, nutrition, and nurturing practices in enhancing well-being. Inspiring insights on living your dream life through wellness and intention. ...and so much more. Let Karina's story inspire you to take the next step towards a life you love, filled with health, happiness, and fulfillment. Harmonizing dreams and wellness. As always, I'd LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let's keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.     Have a wonderful weekend …and remember, it all starts with a dream

Part III – 32 Fatal Mistakes According to Ron LeGrand What you'll learn about in this episode: Understanding Your Business Numbers: The critical importance of knowing the cost per customer, lead generation expenses, and the value each customer brings to your business. Analyzing Lead Generation Costs and Returns: How to evaluate the effectiveness of lead sources and make informed decisions on where to allocate marketing funds. The Importance of Using a Real Estate Attorney: Why closing deals with an attorney is crucial for legal protection and representation, unlike title companies. Risk Management with Title Insurance: When to purchase title insurance and the financial logic behind it for cash deals versus terms deals. Preparing for Legal Challenges: The benefits of having a real estate attorney as a defensive strategy against potential lawsuits. Asset Protection and Estate Planning: The necessity of having a plan for asset protection, tax reduction, and structuring to safeguard your wealth from lawsuits. Entity Structuring for Asset Protection: An introduction to using multiple LLCs for protecting personal assets and the importance of not owning assets in your personal name. Learning Through Doing Deals: Encouragement to learn real estate investing by actively engaging in deals, with a reminder that training, and education are key. The Need for Multiple Attorneys: The different roles of closing attorneys, business attorneys, and estate planning attorneys in a real estate investor's team. Asset Protection Course Offer: An opportunity to learn comprehensive asset protection, entity structuring, and tax reduction strategies through a specialized course. Gold Club Membership Benefits: The advantages of becoming a Gold Club member, including access to resources, forms, agreements, and lead services. Resources: Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.RonLeGrand.com/Plan Tree Training: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Terms Get Ron's $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $59 a month! – https://TheMentorPodcast.com/GC154

Welcome to Episode 149: "How Anatomical Knowledge Creates Invisible Confidence for Yoga Teachers" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares insight into how anatomical knowledge supports students and yoga teachers Episode Highlights: - Three areas where anatomical knowledge impacts the development of 'invisible' confidence. - How informed decision-making provides a level of assurance through anatomical knowledge. - How anatomical knowledge fosters a trusting and supportive learning environment. - How invisible confidence through anatomical knowledge enhances communication. Resources: Sign up for the B.Y.T.T. Newsletter Latest Blog: Balancing Asana: 10 Reasons Why Yoga Teachers Should Learn Anatomy The B.Y.T.T. YouTube Channel

What to listen for:“The odor that they get reinforced for may not be the odor that you think you're reinforcing. So, odor obedience is starting by building (in my mind) a reinforcement system.”Unlock the secrets behind the incredible resolve of detection dogs to seek out the right scent in any situation. From bounding into untamed thicket to swimming across lakes, our canine companions demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the odors that matter. This episode is a deep dive into odor obedience, with the Dames of Detection, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing.They navigate the complexities of training search dogs, debunking common myths, and exploring effective strategies to build a dog's scent detection prowess. Discover the power of a well-timed reinforcer and how reward placement can shape a dog's ability to handle challenging environments. The conversation also illuminates how verbal markers and body language play a vital role in communicating success to our four-legged partners.By reflecting on the evolution of nosework training philosophies and the application of sound dog training principles across various disciplines, they uncover the foundations for building effective training routines. The insights shared here will leave you with a profound appreciation for the extraordinary skills of detection dogs and the meticulous training that hones their remarkable abilities.Key Topics:Creating Powerful Odor Obedience in Dogs (0:02:47)Odor Obedience Training and Notable Examples (0:08:31)Training Puppies with Reinforcement (0:12:39)Obedience Training in Search and Rescue Operations (0:15:15)Using Markers in Nosework Training (0:24:28)Creative Dog Training Methods and Rewards (0:30:51)Myths Surrounding Nosework Training (0:39:19)Resources:Sign up for Fenzi Webinars hereFind Robin's Webinars and in person classes hereDistraction Camp RegistrationsStacy's OLD blog post about the 4 D's before she saw the light that there were 6 D'sgoDog FurballzWe want to hear from you:Check out the K9 Detection Collaborative FB page and comment on the episode post!K9Sensus Foundation can be found on Facebook and Instagram. We have a Trainer's Group on Facebook!Scentsabilities Nosework is also on Facebook. Here is a Facebook group you should join!Crystal Wing K9 Coach can be found here at CB K9 and here at Evolution Working Dog Club. Also, check out her Functional Obedience Class here.You can follow us for notifications of upcoming episodes, find us at k9detectioncollaborative.com

Episode 153: Part II – 32 Fatal Mistakes According to Ron LeGrand What You'll Learn About in this Episode: The real cost of free education in real estate investing and why it's a myth. The importance of investing in quality education from experienced professionals in the field. The high price of learning through the "school of hard knocks" versus the value of structured, expert training. The critical role of delegation and systems in scaling your real estate business efficiently. How outsourcing tasks like lead generation and follow-ups to virtual assistants and services can optimize operations. The advantages of utilizing technology and automation for tasks such as CRM management and lead follow-up. Strategies for selling houses effectively with automation and the benefits of using realtors for the final sale process. The importance of effective time management and utilizing tools for task organization and reminders. Why focusing on revenue generation is more crucial than obsessing over cost control in real estate investing. Resources: Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.RonLeGrand.com/Plan Free Training: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Terms Get Ron's $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $59 a month! – https://TheMentorPodcast.com/GC153                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Episode 152: What You'll Learn About in this Episode: Ron shares his observations on common mistakes in real estate investing, drawing from over 42 years of experience and over 3000 deals. He emphasizes that real estate investing does not require personal funds. Examples of wholesale deals are provided to illustrate making money with no risk. You'll hear various aspects of real estate investing, including operations as well as buying and selling mistakes. Ron discusses the difference between cash deals and terms deals in real estate, highlighting the benefits of each. He shares insights on wholesaling houses, including how to find sellers, get contracts, and flip contracts for profit. The importance of not using personal credit in real estate deals is emphasized, with Ron advocating for non-recourse debt. Strategies for dealing with owner financing, lease purchasing, and subject-to deals are explained. Ron explains the benefits of working with private lenders and avoiding conventional bank loans. The podcast covers the risks of refinancing and the advantages of non-recourse debt. Ron advises against guaranteeing debt and stresses the importance of proper training and management in real estate. Resources: Sign up for a Free Mentor Planning Session: https://www.RonLeGrand.com/Plan Free Training: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Terms Get Ron's $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $59 a month! – https://TheMentorPodcast.com/GC152

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists.   A teach-in by Queer Crescent in collaboration with Palestinian Feminist Collective – Palestine is a Queer Issue: Resisting Pinkwashing Now and Until Liberation. Featuring guest speakers Rabab Abdulhadi from Palestinian Feminist Collective, Ghadir Shafie of ASWAT, Shivani Chanillo from Lavender Phoenix, poetry by Mx Yaffa from Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity (MASGD). Moderator by Shenaaz Janmohamed of Queer Crescent. Important Links and Resources: Sign on to Queer Crescent's Ceasefire Campaign for LGBTQI+ organizations and leaders Queer Crescent's Pinkwashing Resources  Queer Crescent Website Palestinian Feminist Collective Website ASWAT Instagram (@aswatfreedoms) Lavender Phoenix Website Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity (MASGD) Website Purchase Blood Orange by Mx. Yaffa Transcript Shenaaz Janmohamed: Thank you all so much for being here today. Welcome to the “Resisting Pinkwashing Now Until Liberation” teach-in. Queer Crescent is honored to host this teach in in partnership with the Palestinian Feminist Collective, Lavender Phoenix, The Muslim Alliance for Gender and Sexual Diversity or MASGD, Teaching Palestine, and Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diaspora Studies   Thank you all so much for joining us and for tuning in. My name is Shenaaz Janmohamed. I use she and they pronouns. I'm the executive director of Queer Crescent.  Queer Crescent is really thrilled to offer this Teach-in and to be in learning with you all for the next hour and a half on Pinkwashing in particular, as we hold grief and rage and mourn towards healing, towards resistance, towards a free Palestine. Joining the resounding people all across the world who have been calling for a permanent ceasefire. To not let the violence and the destruction of Gaza go without our clear and determined voice to say that this is not okay, that we, our tax dollars should not be paying for this, that we do not consent to genocide. And as queer people, as trans people, it is very much a queer issue to be in solidarity with Palestine. For the next hour and a half we will take time to learn from Palestinian organizers. in Palestine, in the U. S., around the ways in which this moment can be used to understand our relationship to pinkwashing in particular and to Palestinian solidarity in general. And so thank you again for being with us today. We're going to start our Teach in with poetry, because we deeply believe as a queer Muslim organization in the power of cultural work, cultural change, and imparting our shine as queer people into the culture. That is the way that our people have survived. That is the way that people share their histories their survivalship is through culture. And so, before I bring up Yaffa, who's a dear friend and comrade, and also the executive director of MASGD, the Muslim Alliance for Gender and Sexual Diversity, let me introduce Yaffa. Yaffa is a trans Muslim and displaced indigenous Palestinian. She is sharing poetry from her new book, Blood Orange, shout it out, please get a copy if you haven't already, which is an emotional, important, and timely poetry collection. Their writings probe the yearning for home, belonging, mental health, queerness, transness, and other dimensions of marginalization while nurturing dreams of utopia against the background of ongoing displacement and genocide of Indigenous people. Join me in giving some shine, energetic shine to Yaffa, and I'll pass to you. Mx Yaffa: Hi everyone. It's so nice to be here with you all. So excited to share space with all of you, with all the incredible panelists, with the entire Queer Crescent team, y'all are just incredible. Right before this, me and one of the other panelists realized we could potentially be related. So that's the beauty of having spaces like this, where you connect with people that you've kind of been missing your entire life, but you didn't even know that they were missing. I'm excited to recite some poetry for you all from my new collection. Just a little bit about the collection before I recite some poetry.  This collection was written for the most part, on the weekend of October 13th to the 15th. Some of y'all might remember that there was an eclipse during that weekend. And I really wanted to find something that would really center queer and trans Palestinian experience in particular, and also would just support me in navigating my own processing of everything that's going on.  I have family both in Gaza and the West Bank still. I'm originally from Jaffa and Jenin, but I've kind of lived in nine different countries. So when I say I'm displaced, it's displacement from various different wars, various genocides, various everything. And the result of that was Blood Orange.  I tried to get it out as quickly as possible and here we are. The first poem that I'll read is called “Healthy”. And I'll talk a little bit about each of these poems after I read them. It's called “Healthy”. We are not meant to be okay, when genocide is our neighbor that is funded by our labor. We are meant to be a mess, our sleep tearing into reality, anxiety brewing, wondering what is hope. We are meant to tear at the seams of reality, realizing a reality built on oppression is bullshit. We are meant to realize and demand all we are worth. Self actualization, wholeness. Things systems built off of genocide can never. Our response labeled by western capitalism as wrong is healthy. We move to wholeness always, they move to pain attempting to drag us with them. So this was actually the very first poem that I wrote for this collection and it was in that first week of the genocide immediately following October 7th when so many people were really struggling with what do we do with all of this, right? We're witnessing an entire genocide right before our eyes. And what do we do? There was a lot of hopelessness going around and a lot of narratives, at least in what's known as the United States and the global north that's always told us that all of that is wrong. That we're not supposed to be overwhelmed by things. But for me, with all the practices that I have, it's actually healthy to be overwhelmed right now. We're not supposed to know how to let genocide live in our bodies with ease. We still show up, we still do the things, and yet at the same time, we honor it. That it is a large experience. This is not normal. This is not something that should be happening all the time or ever. And so really wanted to honor that of the world that we live in is not what we deserve. For us to be overwhelmed right now is actually healthy, is where we should be. So the second poem I will read kind of goes into the conversation of today around pinkwashing.  This one's called “At Odds”.  My transness and a colonized perception of Palestine are at odds. They think it's because of lack of modernity. I say I have only received death threats targeting my transness from white people, Zionists, and other various political affiliations. I say only white people around me have ever disowned their own. Yet I do not talk to sisters who choose to buy into imperialist transphobia, claiming it as their own. My parents do not understand how some of their children could hate anything any of their children could be, why anyone would hate what they do not know. I won't talk much about pinkwashing because I know we'll get to that today. But in particular, most queer and trans Palestinians over these last eight weeks have been receiving such immense violence from the broader LGBTQ community telling us that our people are the ones who are going to kill us. I've been receiving death threats my entire life in particular as an organizer since I was 19, and I have literally never received a death threat from anyone from our region from any Muslim person. It has always been white people who have sent me death threats specifically for my queerness and my transness. Let alone everything else. And so that, that poem just kind of honors that experience.  I'll read one more, and I'll say just a few words before I read this last one. For me, the arts are so important. Not just as a tool for resistance, but also as a tool for world building. Often we think of the world is what creates art, rather than art is what creates the world. If you look at literature, even with Zionism, Zionism was in literature 100 years before it was ever named. I think about that of what is the world that we are building, what is the world of tomorrow that we get to write about and paint about and do all different kinds of art forms about today. And so this last poem kind of brings a little bit of that into it. The collection goes into the topic of utopia as we're exploring all of these other things. and as we're experiencing this genocide. So this last poem is called “Land Back”. I do not know names wiped from time in Gaza Like I do not remember the names Of great uncles and aunts Who have been reclaimed by our land To say they were murdered Is to claim loss that our land will never feel For we are made of her And regardless of how many layers of phosphor fill the air We return to her in our deaths They may exacerbate the process of our return, but return we shall. Standing thousands of miles away, I know even here she will take me back for distance is a creation that is buried with bodies that were never ours. We are not the ones who take land back, it is land that takes us. There will come a day when the sun sets on a world and rises in another, when indigenous sovereignty is honored. Where queerness no longer exists, where transness is no longer an identity, where humanity means something genuine. So I wanted to end with that, on a note of everything that we're doing right now, all of the resistance is world building. We're building the world that we have always deserved. So I'll leave you all with just one final thing about the book, like I mentioned, the reason I wrote this book in the first place and published it is to raise awareness about queer and trans Palestinians in particular and our experiences, and also to fundraise for queer and trans Palestinians both on the grounds in Gaza and in the diaspora. So 100 percent of all the proceeds from Blood Orange go directly towards that.   As we're getting deeper and deeper into this, the needs of the queer and trans Palestinian community is getting so immense, both on the ground in the region and in the diaspora. Over just the last few days, I've received over $20,000 worth of requests from individuals because people are being doxed, people are receiving death threats, people are losing their jobs. In one case, people are losing their children. There's a lot happening. And so just wanted to leave with that. I want to invite you all to pay attention to those needs and honor them, especially as we go into next year and into the elections. Thank you again for having me. It was such a pleasure to be here. And I'm so excited for the rest of this. Shenaaz Janmohamed: Thank you so much, Yaffa. It's so wonderful to have you here. And it feels so important to start our teaching with the ways in which poetry, culture, moves and inspires us. It opens our hearts in ways that feel both healing and necessary as part and parcel to our organizing and our deep learning. As my comrade and partner Saba says, to growing our empathy to be able to show up with more depth, more commitment, and more resolve towards these issues because we are deeply interconnected. So thank you again, Yaffa..  Before I turn to introduce our other panelists, I wanted to just ground us for a moment in why Queer Crescent, along with the many partners that I named at the beginning felt it was important to host this teach in. Back on November 3rd, Queer Crescent in collaboration with the Palestinian Feminist Collective drafted and released a letter calling upon LGBTQI organizations, leaders, and influencers to join Queer Crescent and Palestinians in calling for an immediate ceasefire. And in particularly to take up understanding and resisting pinkwashing as a queer issue. The frame ” Palestine is a queer issue” is very much an homage of Palestinian Feminist Collective who tirelessly make the links around gender justice, bodily autonomy, self determination, sovereignty to the project of Palestinian liberation. Seeing them as part and parcel of the same project of liberation, and we very much are inspired and in deep gratitude to PFC and all the tireless folks who make those links so clear and apparent to us. We are also in deep gratitude to organizations like Al-Qaws, based in Palestine, who have been telling us about pink- washing for a long, long time, and we are finally doing our part to answer the call as an organization as Queer Crescent. Since we shared this letter, over 350 individuals have signed on, over 65 organizations have joined us in a commitment to calling for permanent ceasefire. This teach in is part of our commitment to moving those who have signed, ourselves included, and the many others who have joined us today. To deepen our shared resolve to a free Palestine through learning about pink watching as a propaganda tool of Israel and settler colonial state violence, and to allow this moment to transform us so that the grief is not in vain, towards a more fierce committed and clear stance of solidarity with Palestinian liberation movement. As queer and trans people and within LGBTQI organizations, we have a distinct role to play to organize to undermine pinkwashing. Because pinkwashing works and functions on the backs of racist tropes of Palestinians, Arabs, SWANA, and Muslims more broadly. We cannot let our vulnerabilities as trans and queer people be exploited in the pursuit of colonial violence and the genocide against Palestinians and all indigenous people. It was not surprising that some of the first folks who signed on to our letter were trans led organizations like the Transgender Law Center, like El/La, and indigenous organizations. It's not surprising because I think for folks who are leading trans led organizations, Trans and indigenous organizations, the relationship of self determination of bodily autonomy and to state violence and colonization is clear, right? Because ultimately colonization uses gender injustice and creating these wedges within our communities as a way to dampen our resistance and to keep us apart. So, I don't want to say more because our amazing speakers will speak and illuminate so much more of these issues. But I wanted to just state why it was important for Queer Crescent to support advancing these conversations. So, our first speaker today is Ghadir Shafie ( she and her). She is a Palestinian queer activist and the co founder of ASWAT, Palestinian Feminist Queer Center for Sexual and Gender Freedoms. A passionate advocate for the intersectionality of the struggle of Palestinian queer women, fighting multiple forms of oppression as Palestinians in the context of Israel's system of apartheid, military occupation, and settler colonialism, as women in a militaristic and imperialistic male dominated society, and as queers in the context of pinkwashing and homophobia. Ghadir promotes active solidarity for Palestine through global feminism and with queers. Thank you, Ghadir. Pass it to you.  Ghadir Shafie: Thank you so much. Hello from Palestine. Thank you so much for organizing this teach-in on pinkwashing. I am grateful for your presence here with me, witnessing in this horrible, horrible time. I will speak today for about 15 minutes, and I want you to bear in mind that since October 7th, Israel has killed over 18, 000 Palestinians. That is one Palestinian every 15 minutes. Imagine how many queer people are being killed daily by Israel. The scenes from Gaza are beyond description. They defy comparison, even for Palestinians, jaded by decades of occupation and settler colonial violence. Devastated landscape filled with craters and the blackened ruins of what were once people's homes, dead bodies or pieces of them. Orphaned children screaming in terror and incomprehension. Desperate survivors crying for food and water. Doctors despairing at the ever growing influx of wounded people they know they cannot treat. As a queer Palestinian watching these images of horror, one stood out as particularly revolting in a rather different way. It shows an Israeli soldier in the middle of the rubble of one of the many residential neighborhoods in Gaza, flattened by the Israeli indiscriminate military strikes. In the distance, smoke from Israel's carpet bombings hang in the air. The soldier is surrounded by Israeli tanks and demolish everything in their way. It is a scene of death and destruction The soldier stands holding a bright new rainbow flag. and Described it as a message of hope.  What hope can there be for 2.3 million Palestinians trapped over 16 years in the occupied and besieged Gaza Strip. In the words of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Gaza has become a graveyard for Palestinians. They have no water. No food and no electricity as Israel has cut off what little it allowed in through its already suffocating siege. They seek shelter from Israeli bombings in hospital, UN schools, mosques, and churches, only to find these sites targeted by Israeli strikes. Those who can flee their homes along Israeli designated safe corridors only to have their vehicles shelved by the Israeli IDF soldiers. It seems incomprehensible that an Israeli soldier would pose a photo with a rainbow flag while participating in his army's mass slaughter of Palestinians and destruction of half of Gaza's homes. The truth is more sinister yet. This stunt, which was shared online by the Israeli state official social media accounts, is a textbook. example of obscene colonial pinkwashing. More than that, it is a pinkwashing on steroids. For years, Palestinian queers have denounced Israel's pinkwashing, a cynical strategy designed to use self proclaimed support for LGBTQIA plus rights as a pink smokescreen to conceal its 75 years regime of apartheid, which oppresses all Palestinians, no matter of our gender. or sexual orientation. All the while singling out queer Palestinians for persecution and blackmail. It is an attempt to falsely depict Israel as modern and a liberal country while diverting attention from its alignment with far right homophobic regimes and groups around the world and its current fundamentalist, racist, and homophobic government. In addition, Israel's pinkwashing agenda is a colonial tool that has the racist aim to misrepresent Palestinians as backwards, homophobic, and thus not deserving of human rights. It also tries to convince us, as queer and trans people, that we are somehow foreign in our society, and tries to turn us against our Palestinians brothers and sisters. I think there couldn't be any better example of Israeli pink washing than the photo that the Israeli soldier with the rainbow flag in the rubble. Israeli pink washing has always been dishonest and dangerous. It has always been racist and colonial. It has allowed Israel to continue its ethnic cleansing, besiege, imprisonment, and murder of Palestinians, queer and non queer alike, for decades. Now it's being used to cover up for genocide. In these dark times, Palestinians in besieged Gaza are bearing the brunt of Israel's full blown genocidal war and ethnic cleansing. Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territories of West Bank, meanwhile, are also facing escalating waves of killing, torture by both Israeli military and illegal sectors. Apartheid, for Palestinians like myself inside Israel, is reaching new peaks as Israeli forces are targeting and suppressing any expression of sympathy with the oppressed. As hard as it is, we still maintain hope. We have no other choice. That hope comes from the grassroots mobilization that are forcing complicit governments and institutions to finally call for the bare minimum that is nevertheless the absolute priority: a ceasefire that will put a stop to Israel's carpet bombing and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. Queer groups have been extremely instrumental in our struggle for liberation. Queer groups have been an important part of the mobilizations. Nearly 40 LGBT, QA plus groups across Southwest Asia and North Africa called for the immediate ceasefire stating ” we stand with justice, equality, progress, and liberty.” Throughout my life as a queer activist, I have proudly held the rainbow flag high as a symbol of queer inclusion, queer struggle, queer liberation, queer equality, and queer joy. The Israeli soldier participating in Israel's genocidal war on my people in Gaza has desecrated the flag, has disgraced the flag, and made it a mockery for all it stands for. Queer and trans people and groups are increasingly seeing through the pink smokescreen and rejecting Israel's pinkwashing and its war crimes and crimes against humanity. We will not stand by as our flag and our identities are co opted and used to justify a genocide. I call upon queer allies around the globe to remember none of us is free until we are all free. What can we do right now in these terrible times? Since 2005, Palestinians have proposed to you, our friends around the world, an entirely nonviolent method of ending Israel's power over our lives. An academic and cultural boycott of Israel. This strategy is known as BDS, Boycott, Digestment and Sanctions. BDS means boycotting all Israeli state sponsored institutions. This is not aimed at individuals, but at institutions financed by the state and that serve as extensions of the government that occupies us and keeps us under siege. We ask academics, staff and students not to speak at Israeli state funding organizations, including universities. We ask artists and cultural workers not to perform in apartheid Israel. Make sure that your universities are divested from Israeli money. Do not take israeli money for your conferences or film festivals. Do not accept deceptively free propaganda trips to Israel. End complicity with the government of Israel by among other things, cancelling all joint projects activities that are complicit with Israeli universities. Right now, the main demand is to stop the genocide. Stop the genocide and ask for ceasefire now.  So how can queer groups and queer people support queer liberation in Palestine?. One effort that is happening right now around the world is Queer Cinema for Palestine. Queer cinema for Palestine is a vibrant event that happens globally, established in 2021 to support queer art and queer cinema around the world. Today, there are more than 270 filmmakers and artists who signed our pledge to boycott Israeli film festival, to boycott Israeli institutions, and support queer liberation in Palestine. Queer Cinema for Palestine is happening online in more than 15 locations around the world from the 2nd until the 10th of December. Under the title, There's No Pride in Genocide, we gather together as artists to support, Queer Cinema for Palestine and the Palestinian struggle for liberation. There's not much to say. I think you've seen the image from Gaza. You've seen what is happening right now. This is not a regular panel on pinkwashing. It's happening during a genocide, where pinkwashing is also used to promote genocide. So, may I ask you as a Palestinian and as a queer Palestinian, please keep talking about Palestine. Palestine is a queer issue. Gaza is a queer issue, and there's no queer justice until we are all free. Thank you so much for organizing this and thank you so much for your work and activism on Palestine. You are saving lives right now. Thank you. Shenaaz Janmohamed: Thank you so much, Ghadir. Thank you so much for your passion, your commitment, reminding us that hope is an active choice that you're engaging in every day, despite all the odds, because that is the story of survival. Thank you for reminding and being so clear in the link to BDS boycott, divestment and sanction movement as tangible ways that we could be in solidarity with Palestine and to chip at the far reaching power of the Israeli state and settler colonial project. Thank you for showing the ways in which queer folks and queer organizations. use culture and art to tell different stories of survival with the Queer Cinema for Palestine. And thank you for showing up and being here with us. Thank you for all the ways that you hold communities, your fullness, and time to share and to lead us today. Wishing so much protection and safety to you and yours. Next we have Rabab Abdulhadi. Rabab Abdulhadi (she/her) is an internationally known scholar and distinguished professor and researcher. Her scholarship, pedagogy, and public activism focus on Palestine, Arab, and Muslim communities and their diasporas, transnational feminisms, and gender and sexuality studies. She is the Director and Senior Scholar in the Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diaspora Studies, and a Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies, Race and Resistance Studies at the Historic College of Ethnic Studies, San Francisco State University. She is also a treasure, a beloved teacher, organizer here in the Bay. I feel really grateful that you're here with us today for all the work, all the times that you've taught me. It's really such an honor to be able to host you and invite you in, Rabab.  Rabab Abdulhadi: Thank you so much Shenaaz, and I begin by acknowledging that my own university, San Francisco State University, sits on stolen indigenous Ohlone people's land, and I'm now on the east coast of the United States, where I am also present on the Lenape people's land that has been stolen and people have been displaced, just like it is in Palestine. I also want to thank Queer Crescent for organizing this with the Palestinian Feminist Collective and actually joining with Palestinian Voices. I'm very happy that my colleague, my sister, my sibling, Ghadir, was able to join us and has actually taken a lot of the things that I was going to focus on, and thank you, Yaffa, for especially naming even the poetry, Blood Oranges, because we know what oranges mean and how they have been used. And many Palestinians can't even eat oranges because it reminds them of the orchards that they've lost back home. So I start, if you don't mind, just Putting the first slide on. Yeah. And this is a slide if people can see it. This is actually was done in 2013 and it was organized by a group of underground artists, called themselves cultural jammers, to remake all the campaign that was at the time by Pamela Geller and other Zionist groups doing all this smearing and buying sides on the buses and so on. And the reason I mentioned because there is a connection between the cultural jammers and also the whole naming of pink washing because pink washing, some people say, emerged in Palestine. Some people say it emerged in the U. S. Some people talk about the whole question of washing and then the question of pink and so on. And I think for me as a researcher, a scholar, it's very, very interesting because there are so many origins of every single way that we are having the struggles. And so the colonial boundaries and borders that the colonialists and settler colonists try to impose upon us don't really work because we cross these borders at least maybe imaginary, maybe in our networks and so on. But why is it that pinkwashing persists? Ghadir spoke a lot about it. I'm just going to just emphasize a couple of things. It is necessary, very important for Israel public relations. Public relations is a very important project for it. This is why Israel consistently demands of the Palestinians and the Arab countries and the world, not only to recognize Israel's right to exist, but to recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state, which in itself a very racist notion. And this is very much connected with the genocide that we're seeing now in Gaza, that also we have seen for 75 years of Nakba and for over 100 years of colonization of Palestine, because , the slogan by the Zionist movement was “a land without people, for a people without the land.” We can talk about “for people without the land” a little bit later, but let's talk about “a land without people”. In order to accomplish that and legitimize it, you have to arrest the people. You have to erase them. You have to erase their presence. You have to also discredit their discourse, their work, their culture, their interaction, their social relations, in order for you to present yourself as Israel does. And as Ghadir mentioned, as a modern state that is making the desert blue, which we know is not true, and by contrast, is the best friend of women and queer people, as a gay haven, as opposed to quote unquote the backward, savage. excessively homophobic, excessively misogynist, Arab world, Arab and Muslim world, and in which Arab men and Arab and Muslim and Palestinian men are presented as irrational, bloodthirsty, misogynist, haters of women and Queer people, and as women as being docile, as being only oppressed constantly, and need to be rescued by the colonists who will come in and basically realize what Gayatri Spivak spoke about I don't know, 30 years ago, the colonist project of trying to save brown people from brown communities and queer people from their own queer communities. And so in order for this to work, it has to be presented in all of these things that it is necessary. And it's very important for Israel to focus on its public relations. And this is something that has been actually very part and parcel of since the foundation of the state of Israel in 1948, a task that was assigned to the military, to the security of interior affairs to the Mossad, which is the CIA, outside intelligence, Shambit, the internal intelligence to everybody. And now we see more and more the Ministry of Strategic Affairs and other is, and the whole question of quote unquote branding, which I put it in parentheses because branding also refers to the ways in which people engage in slavery actually used to quote brand people whose lives they owned. So I put it in parentheses. I question it. But Israel is very big on that to brand Israel as a gay haven. Israel as a best liberator of women and so on.  This is also what we see today in the sense of Israel actually making a very public relation campaign and a very, very intensive campaign to claim that Palestinians have chopped off the head of children, which was even reiterated by the president of the United States without even thinking about it because he was quoting Israeli Officials who we know are not really known for telling the truth and then they had to retract it the second day but yesterday he repeated the same thing again and said there is the rape of women and so on which we do not have any evidence until now. We know that a lot of Israeli groups and Zionist groups like this group Bonat Alternativa and others are alleging, but we haven't seen any evidence of that. If there is any evidence of that, we will not stand for it. We condemn any kind of violations of gender and sexual, justice because we believe that gender and sexual justice is part and parcel with indivisibility of justice. So this is not something we are trying to cover, but this is very much part and parcel of the Israeli propaganda and it's churning machine, the Hasbara machine is everywhere and they keep changing their stories. And if we have time we can actually go over how each story has developed and moved from one place to the other. I'm also talking about the ways in which colonial feminisms or colonial quote unquote feminism, because feminism is supposed to be about the liberation of women as part of liberation of everybody, have been very much engaged in. But within that, there is also notion of blaming the victim. It is a very important aspect of it. So in order for the Israeli and the Zionist narrative to work, you have to blame people. And one of the very well known cases, for example, was the case of Mohammed Abu Khdeir, the young Palestinian teenager who was kidnapped from in front of his house on July 2nd, 2014, right around the big, big 2014 war on Gaza we talked about, and kidnapped by Israeli settlers who took him to a forest in Jerusalem that was built on the ruins of the village of Deir Yassin, where the massacre on April 8th, 1948 happened in order to facilitate the creation of the Israeli state. And they made him drink kerosene and set him on fire and burned him alive, which was a clear case of lynching. Now, what Israeli police tried to do was to actually say that Mohammed Abu Khdeir was killed by his own family to quote unquote salvage family honor. And they killed him because he was queer. And now if it wasn't for his father who had videotapes of the security cameras outside of the house and showed it– the Israeli police tried to confiscate it and basically destroy it– showed that these people came and kidnapped him. The relative would still be among colonists, among racists, among white supremacists, Zionists, that Palestinians are killing Palestinians and they are doing this all the time. So it's not only blaming the victim, but it also instilling and reinforcing the narrative of people, not only Palestinians, this happens with all indigenous and all colonized communities and all communities of color from time immemorial. You look at the history of the United States, this is something, this is a trope that keeps getting repeated again and again and again. And it's not an easy trope because It is not something that's only being said. It's not only a discursive issue. It's not a discursive issue that we need to deconstruct in the classroom because we know the history, including that. But recently, many people started learning more about the case of Emmett Till, the young Boy who was killed and the woman who actually accused him came out and said that she lied, but he was killed and he was lynched. And then his mom insisted on having open casket so everybody could see the crime. And there's so many more examples that we don't have time to get into all of them now, but this is part of the colonial narrative, the colonial strategy in order to discredit the people who are colonized and discredit their struggle.  And this is definitely a part in Gaza and it is, but the other thing is that it depends on the narrative of saying that our communities in particular as exceptionally sensitive and exceptionally traditional. And this is something that we saw in Abu Ghraib for example.  When they were talking about, we're not going to show the images of iraqi men are particularly insensitive. But we were raising the question, which men are okay with it, which women, which anybody, which non gender binary person, who would be okay with being subjected to sexual and gender violence; to being displaced like this and so on. Nobody will be. But the imaginary that it is trying to instill that's built on Orientalist, Islamophobic, anti Arab, anti Palestinian, anti Muslim racism as part and parcel of all kinds of racism basically makes it possible to do a little dog whistle in order for you to enforce all of this. We saw this also at the US Social Forum when Zionist groups stand with us, which now everybody knows what it is, tried to do a workshop around queer communities in the Middle East, and many of us objected to it. And the reason that it got through because the organizers thought that this would be something that would be actually really wonderful, bringing everybody together. They did not really investigate who this group was and what it was doing and did not coordinate with the many organizations that were at the U. S. Social Forum in 2010 in Detroit from our own community to see what is happening, what's going on, are you part of this unparceled hat? Even though the Palestinian queer organizations have existed for a very long time, and I think it was by then, if I'm not mistaken, Ghadir you can correct me that we organize a national tour and for all calls throughout the U S in order for people to speak and you all came and spoke in my own classroom. This is part of the stuff that keeps going back. And this is also the same thing that we hear around this group that I've mentioned now, and this propaganda that's happening, and also in terms of the ways when we passed the resolution on BDS in the National Women's Studies Association 2015, many Zionist groups came out and basically came with the whole question is there a place for Zionism and feminism? Many of the feminist groups have been targeted, including the International Women's Strike and so on. This is a continuous, systemic, persistent thing. This is not something that is out of random or accidental. And so what do we do about this? In addition to what Ghadir said, I think it's really, really important for us to say, how do we fight back? We fight back with multiple ways. One of the ways we do for example, organizing this in the classroom. So one of the things that we do in the Arab and Muslim Ethnicity and Diaspora Studies program ever since we were founded in 2007 is every single year we were partnering with the Pride Month at San Francisco State to organize sessions on the whole question of queer justice, and this is one of them. Even after San Francisco State stopped funding pride month, we continue doing it again and again. We believe that it's really important to connect the knowledge within the classroom with the knowledge outside and with the activism and advocacy. We do not separate what happens in the classroom, what happens in the academy from outside. So the academy is not producing knowledge that is divorced from reality. The people who are organizing are part and parcel of that. And so we've been doing this again and again. The other thing that is really, really important to think about is how do we work here, and I'm talking here in the diaspora, with groups on the ground, Palestinian queer groups who are working? So one of the examples that I would like to cite from our own experiences is when Al-Qaws was attacked by Palestinian police in Nablus trying to hold an event. My hometown Nablus. We were going to rush and say something, but we waited and we coordinated with Al Qaws and we asked, what should we do? And we did not do anything until Al Qaws came out because we were objecting to the whole question of saving queer people from queer communities, saving brown people from brown communities, the whole question of the colonial notion. And we were also taking leadership from the people on the ground who are day in and day out struggling. Once Al-Qaws came out with it, what we did is we published in one of the newspapers in the Bay Area, along with Queers Undermining Israeli Terrorism, which is a group that has been doing a lot of work for a very long time, and whose founder actually was chosen to be the Grand Marshall at Gay Pride Parade at San Francisco. And she turned down this honor and said, because I am here in Palestine struggling with the International Solidarity Movement at the time to oppose the apartheid world to oppose the repression by Israel and so on. So we organized together. And that's when we said we endorse. We support. This is really important sometimes to think about how do we take a back road and when is it we go public with things. At this point, we really need to go public and we need to defy all this propaganda that is happening.  This is part of what the solidarity mean. But this is not free. When we do something like this, there is punishment. And these are some of the flyers I'm showing from the Queer Liberation March that took place in 2019. This was the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall, Uprising. The Queer Liberation March at that time actually decided to refuse any corporate funding, to refuse to allow the police to go march in their own uniforms and so on, rejected the policing, rejected the state apparatus that represses people, rejected the corporate money and so on. As a result, there was space for us to be there. So we were organizing, we organized a big contingent under the banner of QAIA, Queers Against Israeli Apartheid, and also Queers A gainst Islamophobia.  So we participated and I took this banner and I put it on my Facebook page. This led to the another Zionist attack, which is trying to silence Palestine and were trying to criminalize Palestine in the curriculum, and especially targeting us and our program in particular. And they took it and didn't say what was on the banner. They just said that I'm spreading hate, and thus I should be– they had 86 organizations, some of them fake organizations– sign it, send it to the university, to the chancellor of California State University to the president of San Francisco State, saying that I'm spreading hate. This for them is hate. Palestine is a queer issue. BDS Zionism is racism. Silence means death. For them, this was something that was very problematic, and it was something that is undermining the Zionist propaganda, and Zionist project of colonizing Palestine and eliminating the Palestinian people like the genocide that we are seeing here, and trying to continue pushing the pink washing without having it exposed.  As a result, our program has been attacked again and again. The Lawfare Project executive director got on the TV, on Fox and friends, and made a lying statement. They sued me. And they sued San Francisco State and they sued California State University. But we defeated them. It was thrown out of court. It was dismissed with prejudice. But she lied about that. And she said that I'm spreading hate; that I'm one of the leading anti Semitic– Horowitz every single year pushes out a formula about the top anti-Semitic scholars, and they always give me number one. And I think they do it in May because this is the fundraising season for them. As a result, I started receiving death threats. However, and including to my own university and the threat voicemails on my office mail that said Muslims will die, which is the same phrase that the guy who killed Wadiah Al-Fayyumi in Chicago, stabbing him 26 times. He said Muslims will die. The university does not believe that this is actually a viable threat. And so they protect the right wing speech, which is white supremacist and Zionist is a protected speech protected that they can do whatever they want, put up hateful posters, do whatever they want against us, but we are not allowed to say so. And the university is not investigating death threat letters that actually came to me through the University President's office to my own office. However we refuse to be silenced. We refuse to lie down. And so we continued organizing. And one of the main events that we organize, and we do it every year, is this panel Queer Open Classroom that everybody can attend and come in. Queer justice against pink washing, exposing it, bringing scholars and activists, Ghadir was one of the people who spoke at that, in order for us to support liberation for Palestine as part of liberation of all, and to support gender and sexual justice as part and parcel of the indivisibility of justice. Thank you. Shenaaz Janmohamed: Oh, Rabab. I hope that you can feel all the tremendous. gratitude and love that you're getting in the chat. I think that there is such a clear longing to be hearing stories from elders, folks who have been in this fight for so long. Thank you for bringing in the long arc of queer Palestinian organizing. Thank you for bringing the long arc and history of queers being in solidarity for Palestine. It's so important that we understand that while this moment is so important for us to study, learn and act. It rests upon such a long arc and such a long history of organizing in solidarity with Palestine. Thank you for also speaking to Mohammed Abu Khdeir, thank you for speaking him into the space. Thank you for both of you reminding us to follow the lead of queer Palestinians. What we're trying to do with you all today with this teach-in is to really pull us together, circle around and invite us all to be following the lead of queer Palestinians so that we can take on this work as inextricably linked to our own liberation; to advance the work of undermining pinkwashing and Zionism as part and parcel to our queer liberation. So thank you so much, Rabab. Our last speaker, Shivani Chanillo with Lavender Phoenix. Shivani (they/them) is a trans non- binary second generation Indian American organizer. Shout out to the baddy Indian organizers out here, myself included. Their experience of active solidarity with Palestinian folks came in 2017 through exchanges they facilitated between their high school students in Baltimore, and students at Ramallah Friends School in the West Bank. These powerful exchanges stoked Shivani's passion for developing young people as critical thinkers grounded in revolutionary values and politics. As a leadership development coordinator at Lavender Phoenix, an organization that Queer Crescent deeply loves and feels deeply supported by and in deep siblingship with. Shivani continues this work by facilitating opportunities for trans and queer Asians and Pacific Islanders to practice values based organizing and contribute to intersectional movements. In particular, I just want to really say that we were so excited to invite Shivani and Lavender Phoenix in to our teach in as the final speaker, because Lavender Phoenix is one organization that really models, going back to the initial motivation of this teach in with our letter calling for a permanent ceasefire, calling on LGBTQ organizations and leaders to sign on to understanding pink washing and to support Palestinian liberation. Lavender Phoenix is one such organization that has really demonstrated such values align solidarity with Palestinian liberation. And so I'm really excited to bring you in Shivani to close us out to talk about how queer people, queer organizations can really double down on our solidarity.  Shivani Chanillo: Thank you so much Shenaaz for that introduction and to Queer Crescent for organizing this event. I just want to take a moment and just, I feel so deeply moved by the sharing from Rabab and Ghadir in this workshop and just sitting with the lineage within all of us as we take up Palestine as a queer issue. We have generations of lessons and decades of work and such powerful leaders here in this space, but all across the world to follow, and I feel so grateful and so excited to be joining in on this work and sharing a little bit about what Lavender Phoenix is doing in this moment. If you haven't heard of Lavender Phoenix, we build trans non binary and queer Asian and Pacific Islander power here in the Bay Area. We are a base building organization training grassroots leaders to build intersectional movements. As we witness an escalation of the ongoing genocide in Palestine I can say that our base is firmly grounded in the understanding that Palestinian liberation is part of our struggle and our responsibility as trans and queer Asian and Pacific Islander people. And so I want to start by sharing a little bit about what we're doing in this moment, before sharing about how our members arrived to this point. Since October 7th we have shifted our work accordingly. We have dedicated time to mobilize our members and our broader communities to action. We have educated each other to stay politically grounded. We have and will continue to support each other to process the grief of this moment and to remember hope, optimism, and commitment. In so many facets of our work, we are stepping into deeper leadership and responsibility to support our Palestinian comrades to win. And more tangibly across our six member led committees, this looks like offering healing support, coordinating our members who are trained in protest and digital security to support our comrades, coordinating contingents at in person and online actions, moving financial resources and funder attention to our Palestinian partners, and uplifting pro Palestinian messaging and calls to actions using our social media reach. Responding to Palestine and challenging pinkwashing is not a shift in our priorities, but it's actually a sharpening of our focus as an organization. We've organized our base over the years to recognize our interconnected struggles, and across our membership, we so deeply understand that the Palestinian struggle is our struggle. And Palestinian futures are our futures. All of the actions we are taking right now to support Palestine, to challenge pinkwashing are the result of so many tests, experiments, and trials that have helped us deepen our political purpose and grow our power. Many of these experiments and trials that we've conducted over the years really informed our current theory of change. And this is really critical to how we're organizing in this moment. Our emergent responses to sharpen contradictions in our world like we are witnessing with Palestine, are only possible because we organize within a consistent theory of change. A key part of our theory of change and a key part of my role as Leadership Development coordinator, is that we are committed to developing leaders who are rooted in our values, in our history, in emotional intelligence, and compassion, because we know that is how our movement will be sustained and will be effective. So we're not just developing members and masses who care about single issues, we're developing holistic, critical thinkers who care about solidarity with all oppressed people so that in moments like this, solidarity with Palestine is a natural choice in our larger fight for liberation. One of the really important ways we do this, and this workshop is a critical example, is we educate our base, our trans and queer API base, on our history. We dig into how systems of white supremacy, imperialism, colonialism, racial capitalism, and cisheteropatriarchy impact all of us across our identities in the past and in the present. Right now, the tools and tactics being wielded by fascist leaders to criminalize and punish trans people here in the U. S. are rooted in the same white supremacist, colonial, and imperialist ideologies used to justify the dehumanization and murder of Palestinians, particularly trans and queer Palestinians. As part of our theory of change, we've also spent intentional time educating our base about revolutionary politics like abolition and healing justice, and developing our skills for safety, for healing and resource mobilization that are applicable in moments all across our movement. We spent so much time since we implemented this theory of change in 2021 to build our base and grow our power so we can show up for our partners who are organizing for Palestinian liberation in this moment. We have spent so much time cultivating our skills and knowledges so we can support our movements beyond just trans liberation.  I want to end just by sharing a little bit of a story. A few weeks ago, our members participated in a direct action that asked many of them to step into higher risk than they had before. Prior to the action, we met to get grounded together. Folks shared their fears, but they also countered those fears with a really rooted sense of purpose. So many of our members talked about how they wanted to look back on this moment and know that they and we as an organization did everything in our power to support Palestinian liberation. And they spoke about the sacred responsibility and duty we have in this moment to show up in solidarity. I feel so moved, even now, just thinking back to that moment and feel so much gratitude to our members for taking new risks, to the generations of leaders in our organization and our movement who have led us to this point, and I feel immense admiration and gratitude to the long lineage of Palestinian queer and trans resistance, and current day organizers who are guiding us right now. For Lavender Phoenix, this moment is really helping us clarify our power, and for many of our members, this moment is helping them clarify their political purpose. The things all of our Palestinian siblings are fighting for, self determination, safety, healing, community, decolonization, these are the things that we as trans and queer API people here in the Bay Area so desire for ourselves as well. We refuse to let our transness and our queerness be co opted for violence and displacement and genocide, and we know that our struggles and our futures are united, and we're committed to fighting alongside our Palestinian comrades until we are all free. Thank you so much for letting me share. I'll pass it back to Shenaaz. Shenaaz Janmohamed: Shivani, thank you so much for bringing all of it. Lavender Phoenix, I just can't swoon on y'all enough. You model that clarity of purpose and power and grace. There's also such deep humility and grace to be in constant learning. As an emerging organization, an emerging queer organization, I just have to say Queer Crescent feels so deeply held by y'all and really inspired with the path that you are leading and inviting us all towards.  This piece around letting this moment sharpen the focus. It's not a pivot. I think I've even said, we're pivoting, we're in rapid response. Part of our political principles as an organization is understanding anti Zionism as part and parcel of the white supremacist project. And so this is not a pivot, it's not a rapid response, but to your point, it's a sharpening and it's a double down of our commitments, principles and priorities. So thank you for naming that.  Cheryl Truong: And that's the end of our show. Tonight's show was a broadcast of the Resisting Pinkwashing teach-in co-led by Queer Crescent and the Palestinian Feminist Collective. It was moderated by Shenaaz Janmohamed, executive director of Queer Crescent and featured poetry by Mx. Yaffa of MASGD, and guest speakers, Rabab Abdulhadie from the Palestinian feminist collective, Ghadir Shafie of ASWAT, and and Shivani Chanillo from AACRE Group Lavender Phoenix. Learn more about the incredible work of these incredible organizations and sign on to Queer Crescent's cease fire campaign through the links in our show notes.  Apex express is produced by Miko Lee, Paige Chung, Jalena Keane-Lee, Preeti Mangala Shekar. Shekar, Anuj Vaidya, Kiki Rivera, Swati Rayasam, Nate Tan, Hien Nguyen, Nikki Chan, and Cheryl Truong   Tonight's show was produced by me, cheryl. Thanks to the team at KPFA for all of their support. And thank you for listening! The post APEX Express – 01.25.24 Resisting Pinkwashing Teach-In appeared first on KPFA.

“The great corporate battle in the coming decades will be the war for talent.” Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenge of attracting and retaining engaged A-players on your team? Is employee disengagement sinking your ship? In this episode, Melissa Kay, Tap the Potential's Lead Strategist and “Chief Dream Officer,” shares how your organization's future and your team members' potential are intertwined. We are diving deep into team member disengagement, what the core issue is, how it can end your organization, and what you can do about it right now. Join us to learn more!   Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.   Show Highlights: The ugly truths about disengaged team members and how they are sabotaging your morale, productivity, sustainability, growth, and profitability How Tap the Potential's Dream Manager Program (concept taken from Matthew Kelly's book, The Dream Manager) provides a revolutionary way to reverse the staggering trend toward disengagement Why the ability to attract, engage, and retain talent will be the #1 strategic objective going forward for every successful organizational leader The key for every business manager or organizational leader: to support team members and create an environment that helps them become the best version of themselves How our Dream Manager Program helps you lead with innovation, a strategic plan, and vision Why your business vision should align with your personal vision An overview of the Dream Manager Program, how it works, and what you can expect Links and Resources:   Sign up today for the Dream Manager Program! Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with one of the most unique and holistic benefits you can provide your team members. The program begins February 21st!   Master your time and profit as you plan ahead for 2024! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business   Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️.   Learn more about our courses, Coach Approach and Leadership Bootcamp at www.tapthepotential.com.     Our Better Business Better Life Jumpstart can help your profitability in every way. This free, five-day workshop will help you realize your vision of sustainable profitability in 2024. It already began on January 8, but you can still get in on the action and access the program! Sign up today!   Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com/group      Let us help you and your business! Book a call with us today!    Let us help you manage your time, your most valuable resource! Get your FREE copy of the Tap the Potential Strategic Planner for 2023 at www.tapthepotential.com/planner.  Download Dr. Sabrina's Introductory Training: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour

Lisa McIntire, Executive Director at Pregnancy Care Center, talks about helping the "whole" family and how dads can help during the pregnancy process. Our Guest: Lisa McIntire Lisa McIntire currently serves as Executive Director of Pregnancy Care Center, where they equip about 500 expectant dads each year for the joys and rigors of fatherhood. Her passion for supporting dads is borne out of her personal experience as the child of a teenage father and then later marrying a single dad with a 7-year-old son. Show Notes "How I got interested in what I'm doing for work, kind of starts before I was born." (2:40) "When I see what education and support can do for dads, it makes me all the more passionate about it." (4:40) "Women and children are just more vulnerable when there isn't a positive dad, or man, in the home." (8:34) "We still do offer the coaching after the baby is born, typically until the child is 4 to 6 months because we do know that is a very overwhelming time." (14:43) Resources Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a podcast! The Good Dads blog gooddads.com Pregnancy Care Center

Tommy Boyce, a WIC Nutritionist, talks about what dads can do to help and support women throughout pregnancy. "WIC" stands for "Women, Infants, and Children." Our Guest: Tommy Boyce Tommy has been married to his wife Cassandra for 10 years and they have a wonderful 5-year-old boy name Sullivan. Tommy graduated from UCM with a degree in dietetics and Logan University with a Masters in Sports Nutrition. He has been a Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutritionaist across the sate of Missiour and has been with the Springfield-Greene County WIC office for 8 years. Tommy enjoys excersising, anything related to Star Wars and he is a Die Hard Chiefs fan! Show Notes "...dad's aren't involved, in the name of it at least (WIC), but that's far from the truth when it comes to their partner having a preganancy and when it comes to having a child." (3:30) "When new parents come to WIC, are you one of the first people they come to meet with?" (10:12) "What are some of the best parts of your job, and what are the worst parts?" 15:38 "What can dads do? So, lets say mom is-- first of all he could be supportive of breast feeding-- but lets say it [breast feeding] goes well, what can he do? And what if it [breast feeding] does not go well? What can he do?" (18:48) "Why is it important that Dad also learns to eat well during that period [of pregnancy]?" (21:34)  "You have an important role to play, in not only for your partner, for their pregnancy, but for the outcome of the pregnancy as well." (24:32) Resources: Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a podcast! The Good Dads blog gooddads.com Springfield-Greene County WIC

Summary: This week we welcome husband and wife Minor and Sarah Baker, both professors at Missouri State University in the Elementary and Early Childhood Education program. They talk about having a total of four children and twins as their second and third. Their experience was a blur, but both worked together as a team in a challenging season of life.  Minor Baker (PhD): Minor is an Assistant Professor in the Elementary Education program, in the School of Teaching, Learning, and Developmental Studies in the College of Education. He has been at Missouri State since the fall of 2018. A native midwesterner who has spent time in Texas, Minnesota, and now Missouri. His research interests include school and community interactions, culturally sustaining supervision, and alternative interpretations of school leadership. Sarah Jean Baker (PhD): Sarah is an Assistant Professor in the Early Childhood Program, in the School of Teaching, Learning, and Developmental Studies in the College of Education at Missouri State University. She earned her PhD in School Improvement from Texas State University. She has experience working in public schools as an early childhood teacher- teaching kindergarten and first grade, as well as leading schools as a school leader. Her research interests include teacher preparation and teacher development for social justice and culturally sustaining pedagogy, early childhood education, and women's issues in schools. She is a proud mama to four children and often finds her greatest joys and struggles in her mama identity.    Show Notes: "The technician told us, 'Well they both look great.' Minor and I looked at each other ... What do you mean both? She said, 'Oh my gosh, you didn't know you were having twins? Look, here!'" (3:15) "Was your largest concern fincances, or ... what are you thinking about when you realize you are suddenly going to be a dad of three?" (10:25) "It feels like it must have been a blur?" "Yeah, people ask what it's like to have twins, and I go, 'oh I don't know."' (13:10) "We always had the twins on the same schedule... So I don't remember that part being stressful, but you do get sleep deprived." (18:10) "This whole podcast [episode] is to help other parents with twins or three kids, four kids, and it's like, 'we just kinda got through it and we don't even remember.'" (21:03) "High schoolers and middle schoolers at the same time... zero out of ten, I do not recommend." (24:40) Resources: Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a podcast! The Good Dads blog gooddads.com

Happy 2024! This is the first episode of the new year and I'm so excited to be back with you. In this episode, I am talking all about raising strong willed kids. I feel so passionately about this topic that I am doing a group coaching program starting this month all about how to raise strong willed kids more effectively. The reality of the situation is conventional parenting advice just isn't that effective when it comes to parenting a strong willed kid. Parents of strong willed kids seek out advice or methods to make their lives better and more manageable. However, the results of trying these conventional tactics leave them feeling defeated or scrambling for other ideas of what to do next. Here are just some of the topics related to raising strong willed kids that you won't want to miss:Giving ChoicesThere's nothing wrong with giving choices but the advice is over-given to the point where it isn't useful anymore. Too many choices is the opposite of what a strong willed child wants. Strong willed kids want to feel like they're the ones in charge. When there are too many options, they begin to feel scared, out of control, and everything feels overwhelming. Who is the safe person? Where is the boundary? They are looking for stability and for someone else to be in power with them. Strong willed kids value power over approval. Setting BoundariesWith strong willed kids, boundaries have to be clear with clear actions or consequences when the boundary is broken. We cannot rely on a lot of language or explanations because strong willed kids are smart. Explanations won't change the outcome or the behavior. You must hold the boundary for an extended period of time. On average, we give up trying after three attempts at a new method without a “positive” result.We associate dysregulation with something not working in our parenting and change our method or use fear-based tactics. Staying CalmA dysregulated child will not calm down with a dysregulated adult. The biggest thing you can do is stay calm when your child is struggling or having a big outburst. A calm parent will help a child calm down ten times faster than a dysregulated parent.When the parent is dysregulated, the strong willed child's negative emotions are either rewarded or completely shut down and do not learn how to process hard emotions. We want to help our kids be able to sit with their emotions. Here are the details on January Group Coaching: Group coaching is limited to a small group of only 10 people to help build connection and lean on one another. The goal is to grow a community where you feel supported and connected to other parents going through the same things as you. I'll give you real tools to implement in your home. It's a hands-on approach to help you learn new methods for parenting your strong willed child.  There will be four sessions that meet once a week for one month. Resources: Sign up for the January Group Coaching waitlist: https://stan.store/theparentingreframeSign up for a FREE 20 minute discovery call: https://stan.store/theparentingreframe/p/free-discovery-call-ck6qfIf you would like to do my 2 month 1:1 coaching with me to get a custom road map on how best to tune into your child's needs, book a free call to see if we are a good fit. https://stan.store/theparentingreframe/theparentingreframe_store/page/51536Be sure to sign up for my Substack newsletter for longer and more specialized parenting content: https://albiona.substack.com/ I hope you found this episode helpful; for more parenting tips, check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theparentingreframe  

For our last episode of the year, I'm sharing my own story about the power of choosing courage over comfort and making bold, scary, uncomfortable choices in the direction of the life that you desire. So many of us cling to familiarity and the known thing, even when it feels draining and deeply at odds with who we want to be and how we want our lives to look and feel. As we say goodbye to 2023 and enter the new year, let us reflect on where we are still hiding or avoiding in our lives, and what might be possible if we embrace a bigger, bolder, braver life that we can truly be proud of. Further Links & Resources Sign up to Healing Anxious Attachment Join my new course, Secure Together Save $150 on my Higher Love break-up course with the code PHOENIX Download the free guide: Attachment 101 Follow me on Instagram: @stephanie__rigg & @onattachment Visit my website

I'm really excited to talk about something that mirrors creating new projects and bringing things to life: the term “irresistible offer.” As entrepreneurs, our whole goal is to build offers that provide solutions. We want to create things that people want to buy. I get it. But to create a solution that sells, we have to know what makes a solution good — or in this case, irresistible. And you have to understand the steps to get there.Today, I'm sharing my three-part process for creating, building, and selling an irresistible offer. If you have heard the term before, but don't really know what it means, this episode will be your high-level guide and support. I have no doubt that you're going to wow the pants off of your ideal clients in 2024. Irresistible? No brainer.IN THIS EPISODE:- (1:07) Reflecting on the end-of-the-year sprint - (4:15) Hearing the term “irresistible offer” a lot but not understanding what it means - (9:00) An irresistible offer example from my six-month spiritual healing program- (11:35) My three-step process to create an irresistible offer that solves a problem- (22:41) A high-level episode recap + additional listening RESOURCES- Sign up for the Quarterly Quantum Leap Workshop HERE - Listen to She Leads First: These Four Learning Styles Will Make Your Offers Stand Out

In today's episode, I'm sharing some thoughts about trust, risk and vulnerability. Many of us would prefer to trust only when we've completely de-risked or have some semblance of certainty that we won't get hurt, but unfortunately this is entirely at odds with the inherent vulnerability of trust. We'll cover:why our fear will always keep us on the lookout for ways in which we might get hurthow trust and vulnerability interface with fear and risk-aversionwhy we need to let go of trying to control the futurehow we can start to view trust as a choice rather than a feelingFurther Links & Resources Sign up to Healing Anxious Attachment Join my new course, Secure Together Save $150 on my Higher Love break-up course with the code PHOENIX Download the free guide: Attachment 101 Follow me on Instagram: @stephanie__rigg & @onattachment Visit my website

This is the last episode of 2023 (can you even believe it?!) and I am so completely filled with gratitude for every single one of you who have grown my community this year. In this episode, I am talking all about coaching. I get a lot of questions in my social media DMs and my email inbox about what I offer as a coach and how the process works. I didn't plan on becoming a parenting coach but once I started leaning into it and taking on one-to-one clients, my passion for coaching really expanded.What one-on-one coaching looks like:Over a two-month period, you receive 5, one hour calls over Zoom.Calls are every other week so you have the opportunity to practice the tools we talk about. You have full texting access to me in real time over the course of 2 months. I can walk you through scenarios that come up between calls in real time. This process is very hands-on. I want you to be fully supported throughout our two months together. This is a completely judgment-free zone. It's a safe space; don't hold back on your thoughts and feelings. Some of the things we cover in one-on-one coaching:Unpacking the root causes and looking at the strategies we will put in place. How do we move from a reactive place to a responsive place? How to meet our kids' needs while working on ourselves. Things you don't find in a parenting book like reparenting tools and mindfulness.Working on dismantling societal and cultural expectations to make the best choices for yourself and your family. Group coaching is returning in January! Here are some of the benefits of group coaching:More affordable pricingMeets once a week for a month - four sessions total.Themed sessions like gaining cooperation while simultaneously gaining connection.You're surrounded by other parents who are in your shoes.Groups are capped at 10 people to create a small, well-connected group where I can offer the most support.Coming up in 2024:Group coaching for parents of teens and tweens. How to connect, how to parent, and how to reparent yourself if you're struggling with your teen or tween. More webinars coming in 2024 as well! As always, I offer a free 20-minute discovery call to see if coaching is right for you. If you're not quite ready to sign up for a group or one-on-one coaching, set up a time to talk with me about your needs and find out how I can help you. Resources: Sign up for a FREE 20 minute discovery call: https://stan.store/theparentingreframe/p/free-discovery-call-ck6qfIf you would like to do my 8-week 1:1 coaching with me to get a custom road map on how best to tune into your child's needs, book a free call to see if we are a good fit. https://stan.store/theparentingreframe/theparentingreframe_store/page/51536Check out my free PARR Workshop download with tons of great tools and resources: https://stan.store/theparentingreframe/p/free-parr-workshop-downloadBe sure to sign up for my Substack newsletter for longer and more specialized parenting content: https://albiona.substack.com/ I hope you found this episode helpful; for more parenting tips, check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theparentingreframe

Meet Amanda and Kylie inspiring alumni from my Balance Collective group coaching program. In this conversation we reunite after 6 months to explore the how our relationship with work life balance has changed over the years, how our coming of age has created a drive to consider the legacy we want to leave and the concept of ebb, flow and flood as an approach to feeling more grounded and aligned in life. Links & Resources Sign up to receive Letters From Balance here Register for the next cohort of the Balance Collective here Subscribe & Review The Hacking Happy Podcast Thanks for listening to this weeks episode! If this podcast helped you in your journey to injecting more of what makes you feel good into each day please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. It's your reviews that enable me to impact more lives for the happier!

OVERVIEW: In this episode of Cheers to Your Success! Ashley chats about how much your thoughts impact your actions and your ability to reach your goals. If you've been struggling with reaching your goals, you're not alone, and your previous failed attempts on diets could be impacting your mindset. Now is the time to break the cycle of negative thinking, so you can reach your goals and maintain them long-term. Key Topics Covered: The pitfalls of traditional diets and the benefits of a holistic, personalized approach. The importance of a balanced diet over elimination diets. Specifically why crash diets don't work RESOURCES: Sign up HERE for my FREE masterclass, Savor the Season: Strategies to Enjoy the Holidays without Sacrificing Your Waistline. Click HERE to join my 8-Week Sustainable Weight Loss Bootcamp Group Coaching Waitlist!!!!! Do you think that you're READY TO START your journey in my 1:1 coaching program? If so, please click HERE for my Signature coaching program. If you're sick and tired of waiting until later or pushing your health on the back burner, NOW is your opportunity to apply for my most premium and successful 1:1 virtual coaching program. We will work you through each phase: Repair, Rebuild, and the Results phase. We will support you from start to finish and address any hormonal, metabolic, or mindset barriers. If you're interested in learning more about this program, apply HERE, and you can set up a FREE discovery call, so we can discuss your goals and determine together if this program is the right fit for you! Click HERE to take a FREE Metabolic Damage quiz!! Take my FREE Hormone Assessment & Download my FREE Hormone Guide HERE! Are you wondering which Metabolic Fix program is a good fit for you? If so, take my FREE services quiz to determine which Metabolic Fix program is the prefect fit for your needs and goals. Click HERE to take my quiz! Use my FREE Weight Loss Calculator: Click HERE! Follow Ashley On Instagram: @ashley_fillmore1 Join Ashley's FREE Facebook Group: Connect Here! Email Us: info@purfitstudio.com

Product demonstrations are a powerful tool in your marketing arsenal, and we're here to show you how to make the most of them. Whether it's in-store, at a pop-up market, or virtually on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok, the key is to engage your audience and make them see the value of your product.We've all been captivated by those mesmerizing demonstrations at state fairs or seen viral videos showcasing a product's unique features. Remember the pillow that could be cut but still retain its shape, or the knife that could slice through a penny? These are more than just demonstrations; they're an experience, a story that connects the product to the customer.In this episode, we'll discuss the secrets behind hosting a live product demonstration that not only shows how your product works but also entices viewers to make a purchase. We'll share tips, tricks, and strategies to ensure your demonstration is a hit, and your product becomes a must-have.Resources:Sign up for our newsletter to get these Money Tips straight to your inbox on Tuesday and have even more time to prepare for the weekend!Loving these money tips? Find all of these and so much more, plus the support of an incredible community of Product Bosses, in the Multi-Stream Machine!Connect:Website: theproductboss.comInstagram: @theproductbossMentioned in this episode:HubSpotGet Started for free with Hubspot CRM! HubSpot - Money Tips

On this topical show re-air, Shannon Cheng of People Power Washington joins Crystal to dive into the intricacies of how the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) contract stands in the way of police accountability. With negotiations already underway, Crystal and Shannon talk about what we should be looking for in the next SPOG contract and why police accountability is important. An overview of the historic difficulty bargaining with SPOG highlights how the City has been left with a lacking accountability system, how the community has struggled to have their interests represented at the table, and how the Seattle Police Department has fallen out of compliance with its consent decree. With little insight into the closed-door negotiations with SPOG, Crystal and Shannon look for signs in recent agreements with other local police unions where progress in accountability reforms was paired with officer wage increases. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find Shannon Cheng at @drbestturtle and People Power Washington at @PeoplePowerWA.   Shannon Cheng Shannon Cheng is the Chair of People Power Washington, a grassroots volunteer organization which champions policies that divest from police and reinvest in community-based solutions and alternate crisis response, decriminalize non-serious offenses, and implement accountability and enforceable standards for police officers and agencies. People Power Washington was instrumental in the passage of the 2020 King County charter amendments to reform public safety, and continues to be involved with public safety advocacy in the City of Seattle, King County, and Washington State Legislature. Shannon holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She continued her graduate work at MIT and earned a PhD in Space Propulsion with a Minor in Geology/Geophysics because she loves rocks. Since graduating, Shannon has been working on computational lighting technology with her husband, becoming a passionate orienteer, and organizing in support of civil liberties — from immigrants' rights to voting rights to criminal justice reform.   Resources Sign up for the People Power Washington mailing list   “Police Management Contract, Which Includes Concessions, Could Serve as Template for SPOG Negotiations” by Erica C. Barnett from PubliCola   Timeline of Seattle Police Accountability | ACLU of Washington   “As negotiations with city loom, Seattle's police union has had an outsized influence on police accountability measures” by Mike Carter from The Seattle Times   Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act | Revised Code of Washington   “Officials Announce Changes to Police Union Negotiation Strategy, But Accountability and Bargaining Experts Say More Should Be Done” by Paul Kiefer from PubliCola   “New King County police contract increases pay, body cams, and civilian oversight” by Amy Radil from KUOW   “King County strikes deal with union for bodycams on sheriff's deputies” by Daniel Gutman from The Seattle Times   “Seattle police union elects hard-line candidate as president in landslide vote” by Steve Miletich and Daniel Beekman from The Seattle Times   “Seattle approves new police contract, despite community pushback” by David Kroman from Crosscut   Transcript [00:00:00] Crystal Fincher: Welcome to Hacks & Wonks. I'm Crystal Fincher, and I'm a political consultant and your host. On this show, we talk with policy wonks and political hacks to gather insight into local politics and policy in Washington state through the lens of those doing the work with behind-the-scenes perspectives on what's happening, why it's happening, and what you can do about it. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get the full versions of our Friday almost-live shows and our midweek show delivered to your podcast feed. If you like us, the most helpful thing you can do is leave a review wherever you listen to Hacks & Wonks. Full transcripts and resources referenced in the show are always available at officialhacksandwonks.com and in our episode notes. Today, I am thrilled to be welcoming a crucial clutch member of our team and absolute talented woman in her own right, Dr. Shannon Cheng. Welcome to the show. [00:01:05] Shannon Cheng: Hi, Crystal - excited to be here. [00:01:08] Crystal Fincher: Excited to have you here. Now, you wear many hats. One of those is as Chair of People Power Washington - Police Accountability. Can you just let us know a little bit about the organization and what brought you to the work? [00:01:21] Shannon Cheng: People Power Washington - we're a volunteer-run, grassroots group focused on bringing equitable public safety and police accountability. We focus on several geographic areas - we started off working in Seattle - we also do work in King County as well as now Washington State. We're working at different levels of government because our experience was - working at the city level - we found out there were some things that really had to be taken care of at the state level and vice versa. We started off in 2017, right around when the Seattle Police Accountability Ordinance was passed, and that's how we got involved more deeply and have continued. And then in 2020, when the summer protests were happening, a lot of people came out of the woodwork really wanting to get involved with this issue in particular. And so our group's really expanded and that's why we added on King County to some of the work that we do. [00:02:14] Crystal Fincher: When it comes to police accountability, really wanted to have this show because over and over again, no matter what direction we come at it from, it seems like one of the biggest barriers to accountability that we always hear is the police union contracts. And we hear from the police chiefs, from the mayors that, Oh, that would be great to do, but we can't do it because of the contract. Or we hear about discipline that has been taken, that is then reversed after arbitration, because of things having to do with the contract. So I really wanted to talk about and examine that, especially because that contract is currently being renegotiated. So why is this so important and what's at stake? [00:02:59] Shannon Cheng: As we have been working on trying to get better police accountability in Seattle specifically, what our group kept running up against - any kind of progress that was trying to be made, any solution that was being suggested to try to improve the system - the barrier we kept running up against and being told was, Well, that has to be bargained in the SPOG contract. And SPOG is the Seattle Police Officers Guild - they're the police union in Seattle that represents our officers and sergeants. There's another police union also - the SPMA, the Seattle Police Management Association - which represents the lieutenants and captains. But SPOG is the main one that is constantly standing in the way. And so I think one thing that - I think when we talk about police accountability, it's helpful to think about are there are these different branches of accountability and we have obstacles along all of those paths. So when we talk about police accountability, I think it's important to realize there's several different tracks that we can try to hold police accountability and then understanding what are the obstacles that are in each of those tracks. So the first one would be criminal accountability. This is where the state would charge an officer. And we have seen a lot of issues with that where we don't have an independent prosecutor who is willing to bring charges against a police officer. Oftentimes the investigations that are done that would lead to charges being brought are not being done in a way that doesn't have conflicts of interest. So that's something that's being worked on. There's also civil liability, where a person who has suffered distress at the hands of a police officer would be able to bring civil charges and get redress in that fashion. On the federal level, that is what is blocked by qualified immunity. People may have heard of that, where if the case is not exactly been decided with this exact same parameters in a previous precedent, then people are not able to get their case through. Another avenue of accountability is regulatory, which would be decertifying a police officer who has fallen beneath the standards that have been set for what a police officer should do. And then the final one that I think that many people think about a lot is what I would call administrative accountability. And this is done at the local level in our local police departments - and it has to do with how we can impose discipline on police officers at the local level. So when the police chief - as you were saying, Crystal - decides that an officer was acting in a way that they need to be disciplined, then that's what we call administrative accountability. And so the reason that the SPOG contract is so important is that it basically dictates how the City can impose accountability onto our officers. And so everything that ever happens that has to do with looking into how the officer may have behaved, or deciding whether that was within policy, and then if it was not within policy, what kind of discipline can be imposed, or even whether that discipline sticks - all of that is tied up into what is agreed upon between the City and the Seattle Police Officers Guild in their contract. [00:06:29] Crystal Fincher: So when we hear accountability being talked about, there are actually specific policies and things that - many people have looked at this contract process and best practices around the country and have come out with. What are the recommendations that are specifically being made for the next SPOG contract? What should the public be looking to get out of this? [00:06:54] Shannon Cheng: Yeah - I think at a minimum - the next SPOG contract should be in alignment with the recently negotiated contract with the Seattle Police Management Association. We were able to get things such as subpoena power for the Office of Police Accountability and the Office of Inspector General through that contract. We also were able to restructure the disciplinary review process so that it was less biased towards officers getting discipline overturned in arbitration. I think there was also a clear definition of what honesty means for police officers, which is very important. So yes, minimum is what happened in the SPMA contract. And then beyond that, it should go further and not block anything from the 2017 accountability ordinance - so things such as being able to civilianize the Office of Police Accountability so that we don't have the conflict of interest of officers investigating other officers. And then I think a broader conversation that the City has been trying to but has been hampered is talking about what kind of alternative public safety response that we might want to be able to have other than sending an armed officer. I think there's been a lot of concern that the SPOG contract, as written, could lead to an unfair labor practice claim by the union if Seattle moves forward with any kind of pilot. And so this is what has been holding us back in ways that a lot of other cities around the country have been able to move forward. [00:08:29] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, absolutely. And cities in our area have been able to move forward. Seattle appears to be behind the curve when it comes to things like the holistic types of responses - to be able to send an appropriate response to whatever the emergency is, which isn't always an armed police officer - it may be a social worker, someone who can address substance use disorder, or different things to address those issues that just can't be handled by a police officer with a gun or through our criminal system. So I think having those things in mind is really important as we continue to move through this in this conversation. And this is a really challenging issue for people to deal with because of the messaging environment and the way that the politics of the situation has unfolded. Because there are some folks - we've heard repeatedly from the head of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, who has been known for making incendiary statements before, and this kind of feeling or proposition that police accountability is inherently anti-police. When I think - on the ground - most people, even if they don't mind having the police show up and seeing them all over the place, is that we all have standards for our jobs, for our performance, how we should deal with other people, and there are rules. And if those rules are broken, there should be some kind of accountability attached to that. If you are not doing what you're supposed to be doing, if you're abusing others on the job - that, in every other circumstance, is grounds for usually immediate termination. But we're finding nearly the opposite in terms of the police. I think a lot of people are challenged by the notion that, Hey, why am I held accountable for being able to de-escalate a situation, follow the rules and regulations of my job. Yet people who have control over other people's human and civil rights don't have that and a big challenge having to do with that. So as we navigate this - I guess starting off - how do you think of and characterize and do this work, and refute those kinds of accusations and challenges? [00:11:07] Shannon Cheng: I think it's important to remember that police officers and law enforcement are given special extra powers that a lot of the rest of us don't have. They have state-sanctioned power to take away life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. So they have direct control over the civil and constitutional rights of people in situations. And we trust them to uphold the Constitution and not overstep bounds - and that's what we would expect to see. Unfortunately, that's not what happens a lot of the time and that's where we do need accountability to come into play - when people's rights have been violated. [00:11:55] Crystal Fincher: Okay, so we've talked about the different types of police accountability. We've talked about administrative accountability. I just want to review where we're at in this process, specifically, when it comes to the Seattle Police Officers Guild contract. [00:12:12] Shannon Cheng: Okay, so the current Seattle Police Officers Guild contract expired at the end of 2020. So currently the officers are working without a current contract and the City and the union are under negotiations for the next contract. We don't have much visibility into when the next step is going to happen and we don't know what parameters they are going to be bargaining. [00:12:43] Crystal Fincher: So right now they're operating without a contract and that means the current contract continues. And we had this conversation, or we had a public conversation about this - not many people were probably tuned into that conversation - before the last contract negotiation. What went into that contract negotiation and how does that tee up what's at stake in this contract? [00:13:05] Shannon Cheng: Yeah, the previous contract negotiation was finished in the end of 2018. And so that contract had already been overdue for several years. And one of the reasons it took so long to negotiate is that the City of Seattle has been under consent decree since 2012 - so 10 years - and what that means is that the Department of Justice came in, did an investigation into officers at the bequest of many community organizations, and found that there was unconstitutional policing happening in the City of Seattle. So basically the federal government is providing our local law enforcement oversight and trying to bring them back into compliance with the Constitution. So as part of that - in 2017, the City of Seattle passed an ordinance that established a police accountability system that at the time was hailed as being a landmark accountability system, that had three branches - people may have heard of them. There's the OPA, which is the Office of Police Accountability - their job is to do investigations and suggest discipline that the chief will then apply. There's also the OIG, which is the Office of Inspector General, which is observing and making systemic recommendations to the system. And then finally there was the CPC, which is the Community Police Commission, and their role was to bring community voices in - it was the community that originally brought up issues with how policing was being done in Seattle, and so this was to continue to let them have a voice into how we rectify the system. So the issue is that that ordinance passed into City law in 2017, but it was not actually implementable until the next SPOG contract was negotiated with the officers. And in 2018, 18 months after that landmark law got passed, a SPOG contract got ratified which basically rolled back a lot of the provisions from the police accountability ordinance. And so there was a lot of community outcry - many groups came out, including the CPC, to ask that the City Council and the mayor reject that contract because it basically did not honor what - all the work that had been done to try to put a workable system into place. [00:15:43] Crystal Fincher: We're picking up this contract negotiation again here - that's currently being negotiated. I think a lot of people are looking at this - looking at the conflicting statements that we've heard from the mayor between what was said while on the campaign trail and what has been said after he was elected to office, in addition to some leaked comments. So in this particular contract, what are the things that are important to get out of it to ensure the kind of accountability that we've talked about, to ensure that people are treated in accordance with the law, in accordance with regulations. And that's not to say that they can't do their jobs, just that they should be able to do it correctly. What are the most important things to consider here? [00:16:36] Shannon Cheng: I think the contract really needs to allow us to see what a robust accountability system could do. I think there's this assumption that because we have the existence of these three bodies - the CPC, the OPA, and the OIG - that we have a working accountability system, and people often blame that system for not imposing the accountability. But the truth is that that system has not been able to be fully implemented because of the restrictions put on it by the 2018 SPOG contract. So since that contract passed, we've had incidents where the federal judge overseeing this consent decree ruled the City out of compliance on the issue of accountability specifically. There was a famous case where an officer's discipline got overturned in arbitration because the arbitrator decided that the chief's firing wouldn't stand. [00:17:32] Crystal Fincher: So that must be really a fundamental challenge that really speaks to the culture of the department. If you're trying to weed out - as they would call it - bad apples. They are constantly saying, This doesn't represent all of the officers and all that kind of stuff. Well, if it doesn't, then this is an issue of culture and you have to be able to weed out those bad apples in order to avoid spoiling the whole bunch, as the rest of that saying goes. But if those people are still winding back on the force - was that the case where an officer was - punched a handcuffed woman and broke her jaw, which is not supposed to happen as most people can deduce - and was actually fired by the chief, which is a high bar to clear. They cleared that bar, but were put back in the job through arbitration. What does that do to other officers? What does that say to other officers, especially when you hear the kinds of things coming from the head of the union - that come from them - and some of the really inflammatory things that really make it hard to believe that police are viewing every member of the public equally and doing their job impartially, and really putting the health and safety of the public as their primary priority. As we go through this, many people aren't familiar with union negotiations overall. This is a very different category of union, seeing that they have special privileges and abilities granted to them by the law. They get to impact other people's civil rights and lives. So in just the mechanics of negotiating this contract - it's hard because these negotiations are private - but what is the process of negotiation? How do people go about getting the kinds of concessions that are necessary to ensure that we're all safe? [00:19:35] Shannon Cheng: I think it's important to first understand that - in Washington State, public sector unions are given the right to collectively bargain under state law. This is the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. This is where a public employer and a public sector union and their exclusive bargaining representative will sit down at a table and hash out personnel matters such as wages, hours, working conditions, as well as grievance procedures. Under this state act, police guilds and associations fall into a special category - they're classified as uniformed personnel, and so they are considered vital to the welfare and public safety of the State of Washington. So what this means is that - if in the course of doing the collective bargaining with one of these unions they can't reach an agreement, that union is not allowed to go on strike. Because of that, the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act then gives them the opportunity to instead go to a third-party arbitrator to decide the disputes about the contract. And then the Washington Open Public Meetings Act is what says that all these negotiations for collective bargaining are behind closed doors. So effectively, what this means is that the public has very little insight into what's happening. And for many unions that's reasonable, but as we discussed before - for police unions in particular, they have a lot of power and influence and impact, and they deal with the public nearly day to day in their jobs. And so how that happens and when things go wrong, the public has a deep interest into making sure that our interests are represented. So the way that - practically speaking - these negotiations happen at the City is that the two parties are the City of Seattle and the Seattle Police Officers Guild. So on the City side, we're represented by the Labor Relations Policy Committee. In the past, this was effectively only representatives from the mayor's office or direct reports from under the mayor. After getting burned so badly with that 2018 SPOG contract, there's been a lot of effort to change that so that other bodies have more input. So for example, the City Council has five representatives that sit on that committee and they have been able to get a City Council staffer to be able to be at the table for this round of negotiations. In addition, because accountability has been such a difficult point for them to negotiate at the table, they wanted to have an outside expert - with specific technical expertise about the accountability system - to be also present at the table. So that didn't quite happen. Instead, what they are having is representatives from our three accountability bodies able to be present only for the part of negotiations about accountability. So that's who's sitting at the table from the City side. And then SPOG has their representatives to represent the police union. So as I said, the public has very little input into how these negotiations are proceeding. The City Council did hold public hearings back in the fall of 2019 - ahead of the start of these negotiations - to get input into what the public would be interested in seeing. The issue is - 2019, at this point, is several years ago, and a lot has happened since then in this area, and the conversation and discourse has changed, I think, fueled by what happened in the summer of 2020 and all the protests that broke out. But collective bargaining is a lengthy process. It takes a long time. It's going to take several years. We expect to hopefully see a tentative SPOG contract come out sometime in this next stretch. But until it does, we really have very little insight into what is happening and what is being traded back and forth between the two sides. [00:23:54] Crystal Fincher: Okay. And just going through what the - continuing through what the process would be once they do come to an agreement in the negotiation - what are the steps to then get it approved officially? [00:24:08] Shannon Cheng: Right. So if a tentative agreement is reached, then the members of the Seattle Police Officers Guild will vote to see whether their guild would accept the contract. If a majority of them agree, then the tentative collective bargaining agreement would be sent to City Council for ratification. A majority of City Council members would have to vote for that. And if it passed out of City Council, then the mayor would have to actually sign the agreement. And then that would make the agreement official. [00:24:39] Crystal Fincher: Okay. And if they can't come to an agreement, what happens? [00:24:46] Shannon Cheng: Yeah, so if they can't come to an agreement - under state law, it could go to interest arbitration. And so this is where a third party arbitrator would make a binding decision on the topics of the contract that they have not been able to come to agreement with. I think historically - going to interest arbitration has been considered risky for the City because these arbitrators would look at like agreements from around the country to make their decision about what seemed fair or not. And this problem is not just in Seattle where we're having difficulty having good contracts with our police union - this happens around the country. So I think the sense has been that if we looked at other contracts, those would tend to lean towards the police union and not be in our favor. I think there are some who feel that - after the protests of 2020, that situation may have changed a little bit. And another note is that that other police union we talked about in Seattle that represents the captains and lieutenants, the SPMA - they recently negotiated a contract that did include more of the progress we would want to see in accountability. So it's possible that if SPOG had to go to arbitration and they looked at this other contract from the same city, that they would agree that SPOG should do the same. [00:26:16] Crystal Fincher: So what are the signs and signals that we're getting from this current negotiation? Where does it look like things stand? It's hard because so much of the process is opaque, but what have you been able to glean? [00:26:31] Shannon Cheng: Yeah. So about the specific SPOG negotiations themselves - that as they're happening now - very little. It is very opaque, as you said. But so instead we can try to look at these hopeful signs of other police guilds that have had their contracts negotiated in the recent past. So as I just said, the Seattle Police Management Association contract - that was bargained and passed and accepted this past summer in June 2022. From that contract, SPMA got wage increases that went back retroactively and are pretty in line with sort of the consumer price index. And what Seattle got was that we were finally able to get some of the elements that were missing from that 2017 police accountability ordinance. One thing that has been not available is that our accountability bodies have not had subpoena power over the police department. And so in the SPMA contract, they just didn't mention subpoena power at all - and so because of that exclusion of that term, then it is now granted under the accountability ordinance. Other improvements that happened was handling how badly arbitration can go sometimes for the City. So trying to - we can't get rid of arbitration as a route for disciplinary appeal, but we can put some guardrails around it. So what they were able to negotiate was that officers couldn't bring new information into the appeal decision. Previously, the initial investigation would happen, the discipline would be decided - and then in the officer's appeal of the decision, they could bring up new information that was not available to the original investigators. And so it was like having another investigation all over again. So they have now said, No, the officer needs to provide all of the information up front and that all needs to be considered first at the first investigation. They also have decided that the arbitrators have to decide whether the chief-imposed discipline was arbitrary or capricious - and if not, they can't overturn the chief's discipline. So these are all positive things that we've seen in the Seattle Police Management Association contract and we would definitely hope to see the same put into the upcoming SPOG contract. Then in King County, our sheriff's office - they recently reached an agreement with their deputies just this past November and got similar wins. In exchange for pretty generous wage increases, the County has finally been able to get the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight the authority to actually conduct independent investigations as well as subpoena power. These are things that County voters had passed overwhelmingly in charter amendments and then got enshrined in county ordinance, but again, those were being blocked by the police officers guild contract not accepting those changes. So those have both moved forward and I think those are very positive signs that it is possible to sit down at these difficult negotiations with our police guilds and give them fair wage increases. And in exchange, have them accept reasonable accountability measures. I think unhopeful signs - that I think about - is just how SPOG historically has been a very difficult union to negotiate with. We've just seen that they are much more - they're less willing to give unless they get something in exchange. For example, when we wanted them to start wearing Body-Worn Cameras, we had to pay them extra in order to do that. So things like that give me pause in terms of how negotiations with SPOG would be going - because they have been difficult. I think also their current leadership, the SPOG president, has been very antagonistic and unaligned with a lot of the efforts have been made to try to improve public safety. [00:31:00] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, I agree with the evaluation of not being aligned. You just mentioned the county-wide vote for increased accountability and restructuring the County Sheriff's department to make that possible. Seattle has voted over and over again, both for statutory improvements and for candidates who have promised on the campaign trail to increase accountability measures. Yet there has been really inflammatory positions and statements made that seem to suggest that they think the public just wants to reject that, and you have to hate police in order to want any kind of accountability, and it's just unacceptable to even think about. And over and over again, the public in opinion polls and in elections says the opposite. They do want people to be accountable for performing on the jobs much like they are. We shouldn't expect people - service workers making minimum wage - to be able to de-escalate situations that we don't expect of police, who that's supposed to be one of the things they're trained and expected to do. So I think a definite misalignment between what the public wants and expects, and what SPOG is willing to entertain and discuss. So since we're in this time without a contract, what are possible outcomes that could happen short of getting a contract, or that could inhibit contract negotiations moving forward? [00:33:03] Shannon Cheng: I think what's really going to be important with these upcoming negotiations is that the City is taking seriously what the public has over and over said that they want to see - which is we need to have a robust police accountability system that hasn't been watered down and that is allowable by the SPOG contract. In 2018 - at that City Council hearing where they ratified the problematic contract - there were masses of community members who came out. Groups, citizens, many people came out saying, We agree that SPOG has the right to have pay increases, they've been working without a contract for a long time - they deserve to have fair wages and benefits - but not at the cost of throwing out all the work that we've done under the consent decree and trying to put together a system where we have an accountability system that will help build community trust in what this office, this department that is supposedly here to protect and serve us is doing. And unfortunately the other side came out to that same City Council hearing and everybody was just talking past each other. They were just saying things like, We deserve to have raises. If you don't pass this, it means that you think we don't deserve raises. And that is not what the community was saying. They were saying, You deserve a raise, but in exchange, you need to give us accountability. And they just left out the accountability piece completely. And so I think it's really important that - as the City moves forward, that they listen to what the public has been saying and make sure that we get that accountability this time, not at the expense of this argument of, Oh, well, the officers have been working without a updated contract for too long. Because these negotiations - we know they take a long time - historically they have been. This is not an unknown, they should have been prepared for that, and to know that this would be an argument that was going to be made. So absolutely, they need to tie any increase or benefits that they give - which is our leverage over the police guild - to getting what we want back, which is full implementation of the 2017 police accountability ordinance. At the minimum, they should have the same things that were negotiated and agreed upon in the SPMA contract in the SPOG contract. And then they should go beyond. Right now, we have an issue where the Office of Police Accountability is restricted in the number of civilian investigators that they can have and what kinds of cases those civilian investigators can manage. We have a situation where we have cops investigating cops. And it's cops who then get put back into the system where maybe they're the ones under investigation again. So I think just anybody can see that there's a huge conflict of interest there where - an officer assigned to be an investigator maybe wouldn't want to do the best job of the investigation because they're going to be back working with these same people in a short time period. So we need to really button down and get our accountability system into a situation where it is more in line with what had been celebrated as this groundbreaking, new way of approaching the issue. Because right now, the current system is just really broken. [00:36:41] Crystal Fincher: It is really broken and I appreciate all the work that you've done, that other organizations have done to - one, highlight and help people see what are the processes and policies behind this brokenness, and what is the path to being able to have more accountability in this system. I guess heading into - closing this and final words - if people are interested in making a difference in this issue and trying to make sure that we have accountability, it seems like there are a couple different options. One big opportunity is with the elections that we have coming up. You'd mentioned that it's going to take a majority of the council to ratify whatever contract does wind up happening. We will have several open seats coming in this City Council election. So what are the kinds of things that people should be looking to hear from candidates in order to have confidence that they are going to act on the kind of accountability measures that are necessary? [00:37:51] Shannon Cheng: I think first and foremost, hearing from people that they recognize that there is a problem with the current system. And that they deeply understand that just because we have a system in name, it doesn't mean that the system is working. And that this is all tied up in these contract negotiations. I don't know if by the time elections happen, whether the negotiations will have moved forward or not. But I am sure that whatever contract does come out, more work is going to be needed to be done for the future one. So setting ourselves up for success and having people that even recognize that there is a problem. I think that so often - police officers are given the benefit of the doubt sometimes, and they don't like receiving criticism. Nobody does, but police officers in general get very defensive and it can be hard to stand up to that and push back, especially with a lot of the mainstream narratives that are going around - but somebody who is going to be bold and willing to stand up for what the public wants in the face of all of that pushback. [00:39:05] Crystal Fincher: That makes sense. What are other ways that the public can help push this in the right direction? [00:39:10] Shannon Cheng: I think being in touch with your electeds - City Council is important, but honestly, I think the mayor is the one who holds the keys to a lot of how this plays out. So if anybody has the ability to figure out how to tell the mayor that this is absolutely what we want and we will not accept a contract that does not bring our accountability system up to snuff, that's important. Our group is going to be monitoring and watching for when this contract does get negotiated and comes out, and we'll be looking at it and try to analyze it. We don't know exactly how much time we will have between when that contract comes out and when the City Council vote and mayor signing will happen, but we will be on alert. And so if you're interested and want to receive updates about when that happens and when is an effective time to make your voice heard, you could sign up for our mailing list. If you go to wethepeoplepower.org/join-us, there's a form there where you can sign up. As I said, we also do work at the King County and state levels, but you can have an option to only receive alerts about the areas that you're interested in. [00:40:24] Crystal Fincher: Thanks for helping us understand the really intricate and confusing process with the contract. And thanks so much - we will be following up on this as we get more news about it. [00:40:35] Shannon Cheng: Thanks, Crystal. [00:40:36] Crystal Fincher: Thank you for listening to Hacks & Wonks, which is co-produced by Shannon Cheng and Bryce Cannatelli. You can follow Hacks & Wonks on Twitter @HacksWonks. You can catch Hacks & Wonks on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts - just type "Hacks and Wonks" into the search bar. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get the full versions of our Friday almost-live shows and our midweek show delivered to your podcast feed. If you like us, leave a review wherever you listen. You can also get a full transcript of this episode and links to the resources referenced in the show at officialhacksandwonks.com and in the episode notes. Thanks for tuning in - talk to you next time.

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If you're not happy with your current financial reality, you need to ask yourself what you need to do going into 2024 to upgrade it. In this episode, I share tips and reminders for getting ahead of your financial planning as we enter the new year. You'll leave this episode equipped with every strategy you need to make 2024 your most profitable year yet!    IN THIS EPISODE: - How to set a strategic and clear financial target for 2024  - A formula for figuring out your hourly value to avoid leaking valuable earning potential   - Advice for separating personal and businesses expenses  - Tips for upgrading your financial reality    RESOURCES - Sign up for the New Year Strategy Session HERE - Get glōci HERE - Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.    CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me  Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com  Follow frello: @frello_app 

Hey Product Bosses! It's Jacqueline here from the Product Boss, and we're back with another insightful episode. This week, we're switching gears a bit. We've extensively covered how to boost sales through strategies like blind bags, flash sales, and product demonstrations. But now, we want to explore the other side of the coin - saving money. Remember, a penny saved is a penny earned!In today's episode, we delve into maximizing profit not just through increased sales, but through smart savings. We'll discuss why it's crucial, especially in this bustling season, to reevaluate our packaging strategies. We all understand the importance of packaging in shaping a product's perception. However, in light of financial and environmental considerations, it's time to rethink our approach.Join us as we dive deep into strategies for eliminating excessive packaging. Our goal is to help you enhance your profit margins - more money in your pocket - and potentially contribute to a healthier planet. So let's explore how you can make impactful changes without compromising on quality or customer experience.Resources:Sign up for our newsletter to get these Money Tips straight to your inbox on Tuesday and have even more time to prepare for the weekend!Loving these money tips? Find all of these and so much more, plus the support of an incredible community of Product Bosses, in the Multi-Stream Machine!Connect:Website: theproductboss.comInstagram: @theproductbossMentioned in this episode:HubSpotGet Started for free with Hubspot CRM! HubSpot - Money Tips

Last year's Thanksgiving episode about gratitude is one of our most popular episodes, so I'm bringing it back! For every single listener, I hope this season is full of reconnection with your loved ones. Remember to slow down and savor these moments and take this opportunity to let work go so you can be fully present with the most important people in your life. I hope you enjoy this replay episode.   This show focuses on ways we can all work gratitude into our daily experiences. An intentional gratitude practice can be a way to lift our spirits every single day. When we acknowledge what we are grateful for, we recognize that the source of goodness lies, at least partially, outside of ourselves. That sense of connection with something larger than ourselves is beneficial in many ways. According to positive psychology research, gratitude is consistently associated with greater happiness, positive emotions, improved health, more resilience, and better relationships. Don't we all need more of those things in our lives? Join me for a closer look at the benefits of gratitude!   Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.   Show Highlights: Remember that the success you wished for and worked for brings more challenges–and it's the same success that someone else is wishing for right now. How gratitude helps us to focus on the good—and grow more of it How our gratitude impacts our team AND our personal self-esteem as business owners How gratitude causes “synchronized activation in multiple brain regions” to produce more serotonin and dopamine (from a 2008 study) What leading gratitude researchers discovered about gratitude, optimism, and improved health What the impacts are when a business owner expresses gratitude–both on their team AND on themselves What came from a 2016 study called The Grateful Workplace about a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset How to be a grateful boss and cultivate gratitude within your team (Dr. Sabrina shares a team-building gratitude exercise!) Dr. Sabrina's simple suggestions for cultivating more gratitude on the personal side Links and Resources: Sign up for our free workshop, Unlocking Profit Potential: The Power of A-Players and How to Attract Them for 10x Growth. It happens on Thursday, November 16; don't miss this opportunity! Master your time and profit for the 4th quarter! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️. Learn more about our courses, Coach Approach and Leadership Bootcamp at www.tapthepotential.com.   Our Better Business Better Life Jumpstart can help your profitability in every way. Sign up today! Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com/group    Let us help you and your business! Book a call with us today!  Let us help you manage your time, your most valuable resource! Get your FREE copy of the Tap the Potential Strategic Planner for 2023 at www.tapthepotential.com/planner.  Download Dr. Sabrina's Introductory Training: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour

Episode 150: Bob Leonetti has helped more regular people just like you to make money with real estate paper and low money down note and paper strategies than almost anyone else in the United States. With more than 18 years teaching/coaching experience, thousands of satisfied students, 8 books and countless educational seminars, video, audio and other real estate finance products to his credit, no one knows ins and outs of the note and paper business like Bob does. He's a former Mortgage Banker and currently president of Austin-based SMI Funding, a spinoff from the company he founded in 1992 and took public in 2000: Success Financial Services Group. Bob has presented on almost every major real estate stage in the industry, including Ron LeGrand, Chris McLaughlin & Nathan Jurewicz, Scott Meyers, Richard Roop and Ben Pargman, to name just a few. Bob is involved in numerous private money raising deals and through notes, regularly assists private lenders in obtaining returns far in excess of what they could earn in traditional bank type investments. Regularly buying paper all over the country, Bob's creation of Paper Power is the culmination of 18 years in the paper buying industry. Bob's community involvement includes ongoing support of the Toys for Tots program of the United States Marine Corps, which provides Christmas gifts to children. He currently pursues his passion for travel by “getting away” whenever he can, and his music passion by performing with various choral groups, the most recent of which is the Austin Symphonic Choir. He currently refers to himself as a “recovering” mortgage banker, and spends his time pursuing his passions of real estate investing, writing, teaching, and of course, cooking and winemaking. What you'll learn about in this episode: What it means to be in the note business How you can utilize notes to receive payments for cash How to sell a house with owner financing, sell a note, and cash out What the difference is between loan to value and investment to value Bob's deep dive into the process and how to create liens to keep a steady cash flow Resources: Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.ronlegrand.com/mentoring-application/?cid=TMP Free Training: www.Thementorpodcast.com/terms Get Ron's $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $59 a month! – https://thementorpodcast.com/GC150 Additional Resources: www.thementorpodcast.com/paper www.nationalnotefunding.com Bob's personal number: 512-970-7620

Are you ready to unlock a game-changing strategy that might just be the best-kept secret in your entrepreneurial toolkit? We're about to deep dive into a powerful money-making tip that's often overlooked, yet it's crucial for everyone from six-figure moguls to those just starting out.In today's episode, we're peeling back the layers on customer loyalty and revealing a staggering fact: Did you know that an existing customer is nine times more likely to make a repeat purchase than a new customer? That's right, nine times! This isn't just a small edge; it's a massive leap towards sustainability and growth.We often chase after the new, but what if the key to our success lies with those who have already shown their trust in us? It's time to shift our focus and start nurturing those relationships. Because when we do, selling becomes less of a hustle and more of an ongoing conversation with friends.Whether you're a seasoned product boss or just getting your feet wet, this insight is vital. So put your ears to the speakers, because we're not just discussing this incredible tip — we're going to show you how to leverage it. Get ready to tap into the potential of your existing customer base and watch as they come back for more, time and time again.Join us as we explore strategies to increase customer retention, maximize lifetime value, and transform one-time buyers into lifelong fans. Let's make it easy for our customers to keep saying "yes" to our products.Resources:Sign up for our newsletter to get these Money Tips straight to your inbox on Tuesday and have even more time to prepare for the weekend!Loving these money tips? Find all of these and so much more, plus the support of an incredible community of Product Bosses, in the Multi-Stream Machine!Connect:Website: theproductboss.comInstagram: @theproductbossMentioned in this episode:HubSpotGet Started for free with Hubspot CRM! HubSpot - Money Tips

How do you deal with an underperforming team member? It is a tough, but common, situation for business owners to find themselves. Do you keep them to coach them, or do you let them go? Join Dr. Sabrina as she walks you through this process with clear actions to help you assess their potential for improvement and make the tough decision. This topic comes from a member of our Mighty Networks community at Tap the Potential. The scenario is that a long-time team member, who has been loyal and critical to the growth of the business, is underperforming and is uncoachable. It is a frustrating position. Let's dive into this problematic situation with practical steps to move forward.   Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.   Show Highlights: The cost of keeping underperforming team members, both monetary and the negative impact on your A-players How to identify underperforming team members with regular, one-to-one meetings with all team members Beginning steps to take in deciding whether or not to keep an underperforming team member: Identify clear expectations of performance for this team member. Document those expectations and communicate them to the team member. How to determine if an underperforming team member is coachable How to conduct a simple performance review with a 1-3 rating of expectations How to have the conversation with the team member about the performance review—and deal with the facts How to create a performance improvement plan for the next 4-6 weeks with clear expectations How to recognize that some team members may not be a long-term good fit as your business grows and more systems are put in place How your A-players will react in positive ways when an underperforming team member is let go Links and Resources:   Sign up for our free workshop, Unlocking Profit Potential: The Power of A-Players and How to Attract Them for 10x Growth. It happens on Thursday, November 16; don't miss this opportunity!   Master your time and profit for the 4th quarter! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️.   Learn more about our courses, Coach Approach and Leadership Bootcamp at www.tapthepotential.com.     Our Better Business Better Life Jumpstart can help your profitability in every way. Sign up today!   Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com/group      Let us help you and your business! Book a call with us today!    Let us help you manage your time, your most valuable resource! Get your FREE copy of the Tap the Potential   Strategic Planner for 2023 at www.tapthepotential.com/planner.   Download Dr. Sabrina's Introductory Training: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour

Episode 149: Jerry Green is a native of Ohio and currently lives in Germantown. Jerry started in the real estate business in 1994 by wholesaling properties. Since that time he has been involved with doing over 1,100 deals including fix and flips, single to multifamily rentals, and commercial properties. He also created an investment fund. Additionally, he has traveled throughout the country teaching thousands of people in real estate and business. He is currently the President & Founder of Real Estate Solutions Unlimited, Inc. and invests most of his time into his real estate education business. Within the educational side, Jerry hosts multiple training events throughout the year and provides coaching opportunities to his students on several different platforms. What you'll learn about in this episode: When and why you should hire someone to take care of acquisitions How to hire and pay an acquisitionist Why you shouldn't wait to grow and build your business What an acquisitionist can do to help you close deals What your onboarding and training should look like How to make sure you're getting enough leads for your acquisitionist Resources: Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.ronlegrand.com/mentoring-application/?cid=TMP Free Training: www.Thementorpodcast.com/terms Ron's Terms Webinar Training: www.RonLeGrand.com/Terms Get Ron's $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $59 a month! – https://thementorpodcast.com/GC149 Get a free trial of Sales Insiders: www.thementorpodcast.com/green

Hey, Amazing Parents! What parent doesn't want to raise good sleepers? This was a primary goal of mine as a parent, and we made it happen by getting a head start on implementing good sleeping practices and staying consistent with them throughout our children's early years. I'll teach you how in this week's episode with ten essential steps for raising good sleepers. Check out this week's tips to get your whole family on track for a good night's sleep. Well-rested children and parents are primed for success in life. Make your days simpler and your family's lives happier by mastering the art of teaching your children to be good sleepers! Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts: Do you love my bite-size parenting tips? Perhaps you're telling friends, “I've learned so much from Parenting With Psychology and Dr. Lindsay.” Please consider rating and reviewing my show to help it reach more parents like you. Click here, then scroll down to the Ratings & Reviews section. Tap to rate with five stars, and click on “Write a review.” Tell other parents how, in just a few minutes a day, they can learn to get intentional about their parenting and load their parenting toolboxes with actionable, psychology-based parenting tools! If you haven't already done so, follow the podcast to be sure you never miss a new episode. Follow now! Resources:

Have you met Balance yet? Ok, so when I say that I'm guessing I sound a little crazy but I'm not. You see I spent many years of my life chasing work-life balance rather than listening to what my body and my mind were trying to tell me and in my corporate career it left me burnt out. It felt like the harder I chased balance, the more elusive she became and the more disconnected I became from myself, from my true essence and the ones I loved. When I let go of what society defined as balance and created the space to listen to what my body and mind needed for me to show up as the woman I wanted to be, I discovered something simple and life-changing. Balance was not a destination; it was a way of being, and it is found in the micro-moments of recharge and rest that you choose to inject into each day. The more I invest in these sacred pockets of time, the more impact I have and the more I feel connected to the woman I want to be in the world. I know I'm not alone when I say the pursuit of balance is burning us out. It's for this exact reason that I want you to meet Balance on this week's podcast. She has a message for you, and I know you're going to want to hear it. Links & Resources Sign up to receive Letters From Balance here Subscribe & Review The Hacking Happy Podcast Thanks for listening to this weeks episode! If this podcast helped you in your journey to injecting more of what makes you feel good into each day please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. It's your reviews that enable me to impact more lives for the happier!

What do your clients REALLY think of you and your business? Figuring this out is a challenge for all of us business owners, and we can't guess at it, make assumptions, or take it lightly. There is a formula to this realization, and we have the secret sauce to make it happen. In this behind-the-scenes episode, you'll learn what we discovered when we interviewed our top clients and how we implemented big changes. Join us to learn more!   I'm joined by Tap the Potential's Lead Strategist, Melissa Swire, who understands why this topic is essential to business success. We share a heart-wrenching reality that occurred two years ago when our client services had fallen off significantly. It took hard feedback from our clients to turn things around. Dramatic changes like these can happen for your business, too, and you can start with small steps taken in a consistent direction today!   Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production Production.   Show Highlights: A flashback to the hard truths of 2021, COVID struggles, and what our client survey revealed to us How we took action steps to improve our customer delivery, starting with the wishlist interview and quarterly action plan review meetings How we built accountability into our client coaching programs–and how our college intern, Mariella, makes it happen How Melissa has woven her business experience and background into the superior quality of service we give our clients How Melissa explains our three-tiered-system group approach and the Better Business Better Life Tracker Spreadsheet Why our business coaching program is holistic in nature Why Melissa identifies time management as THE KEY to being a successful entrepreneur How we help our clients create the wins they want, achieve work/life balance, and remain unstuck A recap of how our service delivery slipped off the rails–and the steps we took to get back on track Links and Resources: Sign up for our free workshop, Unlocking Profit Potential: The Power of A-Players and How to Attract Them for 10x Growth. It happens on Thursday, November 16; don't miss this opportunity! Master your time and profit for the 4th quarter! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️. Learn more about our courses, Coach Approach and Leadership Bootcamp at www.tapthepotential.com.   Our Better Business Better Life Jumpstart can help your profitability in every way. Sign up today! Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com/group    Let us help you and your business! Book a call with us today!  Let us help you manage your time, your most valuable resource! Get your FREE copy of the Tap the Potential Strategic Planner for 2023 at www.tapthepotential.com/planner. Download Dr. Sabrina's Introductory Training: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour

As an educator deeply embedded in the homeschooling world, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of writing when taught as a natural and enjoyable practice. Yet, the essence of our message transcends the confines of any single medium. It's about fostering a love of writing in our children—seeing it not as a task but as a playground for their imagination.Resources:Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we're doing in 2022 and you'll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterProduced by NOVA Media

Hey, Amazing Parents! If you were raised in the Clean Plate Club era, you should definitely check out this week's tips. Let's use child psychology research to raise the next generation to be healthy eaters. I'll walk you through the concept of teaching your kids to listen to their bodies when it comes to eating and more. Learn how to help your child self-regulate for a happier and healthier lifestyle. Dig in with this week's episode! Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts: Do you love my bite-size parenting tips? Perhaps you're telling friends, “I've learned so much from Parenting With Psychology and Dr. Lindsay.” Please consider rating and reviewing my show to help it reach more parents like you. Click here, then scroll down to the Ratings & Reviews section. Tap to rate with five stars, and click on “Write a review.” Tell other parents how, in just a few minutes a day, they can learn to get intentional about their parenting and load their parenting toolboxes with actionable, psychology-based parenting tools! If you haven't already done so, follow the podcast to be sure you never miss a new episode. Follow now! Resources:

Hey, Amazing Parents! What are you telling your kids when you scroll social media while watching them play? Check out this week's parenting tips to hear a story about a friend of mine having an “Aha!” moment when she realized that she could make an intentional choice to put her phone down while playing with her children. Tune in to learn some simple strategies to help your child feel more important, valued, and respected. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts: Do you love my bite-size parenting tips? Perhaps you're telling friends, “I've learned so much from Parenting With Psychology and Dr. Lindsay.” Please consider rating and reviewing my show to help it reach more parents like you. Click here, then scroll down to the Ratings & Reviews section. Tap to rate with five stars, and click on “Write a review.” Tell other parents how, in just a few minutes a day, they can learn to get intentional about their parenting and load their parenting toolboxes with actionable, psychology-based parenting tools! If you haven't already done so, follow the podcast to be sure you never miss a new episode. Follow now! Resources:

Let's explore the world of systems and processes again with my secret weapon: Google Calendar! Cloud-based services, built-in encryption, secure storage, custom emails and flexible pricing plans tailored to one's business needs are not even the major benefits that my staging business enjoys in using Google Workspace. Perhaps you think you already know what this particular product is for: Scheduling. For a staging business owner, it goes beyond that. There is a lot of team collaboration and coordination for you. Having a system for everything and everyone, yet bringing them under an umbrella to see what appointments you have, where each team member is at, and what booking times are available for your clients, all at a glance requires a superpower that only Google Calendar offers. I do not hold back in sharing with you the key ways in which Google Calendar serves my staging business and how you can maximize it in yours. Hopefully, you will see it as a brilliant resource for your use.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: Great reasons to consider using Google Workspace in your staging business Key ways Google Calendar serves my business  How to use Google Calendar in several ways inside your business  How you can integrate Google Calendar with other scheduling apps like Acuity.   RESOURCES: Sign in to Google Workspace  Join Rethink You Accelerate  Follow Lori on Instagram  If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that they've always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom!   ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it. Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.  

“What role should I be hiring for next?” is a common question we hear from business owners who are at capacity and know they need to hire, but they are confused and don't know which role they should hire for next with considerations about cash flow, profitability, and how the hiree will support the sweet spot of your business. In today's show, I'll give some parameters for determining your next hire to ensure the best fit for the team member AND the role. Join us to learn more!    Another common question is about hiring entry-level team members, supervisors, or both. I'll walk you through these decisions and show how your current hiring decisions will impact your profit six months from now. We can't overlook profit on the Profit by Design podcast! Join us for practical advice about your next hiring steps.   Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production Production.   Show Highlights: Why a focus on your business “sweet spot” is crucial for long-term hiring success How to take a long-term view and update your accountability chart (Our How to Hire the Best course and the Chart of $10,000 an Hour Activities can help!) How to build your hiring confidence by hiring for part-time roles and utilizing independent contractors Why you should never look to hire a “mini-me” or a “babysitter for warm bodies,” but instead, hire to replace warm-body team members How to craft your job ads and social media posts to position yourself as an employer of choice Why hiring decisions must be made by looking ahead to six months from now (Sign up for our upcoming free workshop, Unlocking Profit Potential.) How to keep the right perspective on hiring decisions by asking, “What does the business need?” Why a team of solid A-players can make ALL the difference in your business Links and Resources: Sign up for our free workshop, Unlocking Profit Potential to leverage your A-players to improve your profit potential. It happens on Thursday, November 16; don't miss this opportunity! Master your time and profit for the 4th quarter! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️. Learn more about our courses, Coach Approach and Leadership Bootcamp at www.tapthepotential.com.   Our Better Business Better Life Jumpstart can help your profitability in every way. Sign up today! Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com/group   

How much time do you have left? Are you living your life to the fullest each day? These are concepts that can bring discomfort when we ponder the harsh reality of our lives. Wouldn't it be more inspiring to view our lives and mortality in an uplifting way? Don't we all want to live each day “astonishingly alive”? Join us to learn more!Jodi Wellman is a speaker, author, and facilitator who helps people live lives worth living. She specifically helps her clients live squander-free lives while they're lucky enough to still be above ground. She named her business 4000 Mondays because the name shines a light on the finite number of weeks we have to live like we mean it. Jodi holds a master's of applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania where she's also an assistant instructor. As a certified coach with 25 years of corporate leadership experience, she helps executives, teams, and high performers work well and live even better. Jodi's TEDx talk, How Death Can Bring You Back to Life, has had over 1.3 million views, making it the 14th most-watched TEDx talk released in 2022 (out of 15,900). In this episode, we discuss how connecting with your death can actually help you live a life that is more astonishingly alive, and why you should be counting your Mondays, plus practical tips for cultivating your curiosity and sense that you are not living on the sidelines. Jodi also allows us to take a look behind the scenes of her creativity-focused business. Show Highlights:How 4000 Mondays began as an uplifting way to look at deathWhy Jodi counts down her Mondays as the first step in learning not to take precious life for grantedWhy Jodi lives with tiny, positive, visual reminders to live life to the fullest because time is tickingWhat it means to live a “squander-free life” and not just go through the motionsHow to get real about life's simple pleasuresHow the pandemic was a gift in disguise to help us prioritize our livesHow creativity has infused Jodi's businessWhat Jodi's chart shows about her ability to do big things and confront the uncomfortableHow Jodi navigated the writing process for her book, You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets Hear Jodi's answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, morning routine, and what she's reading right now. The role of enthusiasm in living “astonishingly alive”Resources:Sign the 2K for Change Pledge, committing as a spirit-led entrepreneur to give $2000 to causes in 2024 in cash and/or services. Learn more and sign up HERE. Help us with research so that we can create the tools to help you build giving into your business (this is also research for a book I'm writing!) Thank you. Click HERE.Join the newsletter for my weekly Resonance Love Letters. Get these exclusive Friday emails with tips on your business, astrology explained, and behind-the-scenes of running a multi-six-figure business! Sign up here.Get the 2023 Astrology Guidebook and receive all my hand-picked lay low and auspicious days for the year, plus major transits and auspicious dates from the Indian calendar that you can drop...

Do you ever wonder if it's time to raise your prices, but you're unsure about the right moment and how to do it with integrity? That's exactly why I've invited money mindset expert and energetic business coach Shona Gates to the show to share her expertise on all things related to raising prices. No matter your concerns – losing clients, a dip in sales, or feeling uncomfortable – Shona's got you covered. She's on a mission to help women worldwide revolutionize their money game, and she's here to answer all of the questions! In our chat, we explore how energetics, money mindset, and manifestation are all key components of raising prices with integrity so you can reach those 10K months. Shona shares her daily practices, visualizations, and tools to help you align with the higher carts and breaks down all the steps for deciding on the perfect price bump. Listen in - you'll definitely want to take some notes!IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:- (7:16) The most common signs that you need to evaluate your pricing - (12:44) What to do when you feel the nudge to raise your prices - (18:03) Tips for energetically aligning with your price bump - (27:00) Navigating the pattern of a client decrease after a price increase - (35:46) Shona's 4-step approach to money manifestation - (40:56) Overcoming blocks in your money manifestation - (47:04) A actionable exercise for reaching 10K months RESOURCES- Sign up for the FREE Raise Your Prices With Integrity Training HERE- Download the Manifestation Cheat Sheet HERE - Buy Shona's books HERECONNECT WITH SHONAOn Instagram @shonagates.coOn TikTok @badassandbulletproofOn Youtube @shonagates On Facebook HEREOn Soundcloud HERECONNECT WITH EMILYOn Instagram @itsemilycincottaWork with me HEREDive into my courses HERE

The Middle East is home to some of the world's oldest civilizations, religions, and cultures.At the same time, it is the scene of some of the most pressing geopolitical issues of our time. The recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas has raised concerns about the stability of the region and the prospects for peace, and the situation also presents opportunities and challenges for the global economy, particularly the oil markets. In this episode, Ryan Detrick & Sonu Varghese speak with Matthew Gomoll, MBA, CEPA, CEP®️, Partner, Wealth Advisor at Carson Wealth. Matt shares his insights on the complex geopolitical situation in the Middle East between Israel and Palestine, including the potential implications for the region and the world. Ryan and Sonu also cover the impact of geopolitics on the stock market, inflation, and the economy, and the outlook for the stock market in the coming year.They discuss: Matt's background as a wealth advisor and former U.S. Army Special Forces officerThe geographical and historical context of Israel's position in the Middle East and the ongoing threat from Hezbollah and HamasThe impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on the marketsHistorical examples of how stock markets have performed in the aftermath of major geopolitical eventsHow the US has become the largest producer of oil and its shift from being a net importer to a net exporterThe concept of excess savings and its impact on the economyThe performance of small caps and financials in the first year of a bull market and the potential outlook for 2024And more!Resources:Sign up now to the 2023 Excell Represent ConferenceConnect with Matthew Gomoll: LinkedIn: Matthew GomollConnect with Ryan Detrick: LinkedIn: Ryan DetrickConnect with Sonu Varghese: LinkedIn: Sonu VargheseAbout our guest:Matthew Gomoll has seen firsthand what a difference financial planning can make – not just for your wealth but for your life.His passion is to truly help clients work towards their goals. Whether that is feeling comfortable to retire, preparing a business to sell, buying that vacation home you've always wanted, finally paying off that debt weighing you down, or caring for a loved one in old age, the measure of his success is when you do the things in life that are important to you.His background as a Special Forces Officer gave me years of experience listening, identifying root issues, and communicating in terms that can be easily understood. Matthew's service has also instilled the values of integrity, duty, loyalty, and quick thinking under fire – skills and values he draws on every day as an advisor.As a CERTIFIED EXIT PLANNING ADVISOR and CERTIFIED ESTATE PLANNER™, Matthew enjoys leading efforts on your behalf across a team of CPAs, attorneys, bankers, and other professionals to help you make the best decisions possible for your family or your business. He has specific experience in helping business owners grow the value of their business and position it for an eventual transition. Matthew also specializes in working with estate planning attorneys on all of the financial considerations for a family's estate. 

Have you been thinking about elevating your money mindset for your life and/or business? Antonietta Chiapetta joins me today to tell you how your money mindset shows up everywhere — including your manifestations! Antonietta is a business coach and Money Mindset and Manifestation expert who is here to help you expand your mind and make money in the process!In our conversation, Antonietta shares exactly how she went from her corporate job to entrepreneurship in service of helping women, how your worthiness of growth is tied to your money mindset, and noticing your patterns. Plus, Antoniette also shares the importance of nervous system regulation and writing down every single thing you want — there's no doubt you can have the dream life and business you want!IN THIS EPISODE:- (4:21) How health and family challenges fueled Antonietta to take ownership of her life- (8:12) Antonietta's journey from a corporate gym job to entrepreneurship - (12:47) Antonietta's top money mindset tips and how to dig into our stories - (18:52) How transformation happens the moment you put the work in- (23:35) The power of making small investments toward your goal- (41:14) The importance of looking at the big picture - (45:00) Antonietta shares tips to stay regulated about money - (49:55) The beauty of asking yourself, “What do I want?” RESOURCES- Sign up for the Quarterly Quantum Leap Workshop HERE CONNECT WITH ANTONIETTAOn Instagram @ItsantoniettaadeleKeep an eye out for The Unconventionelle Podcast (coming soon!)CONNECT WITH EMILYOn Instagram @itsemilycincottaWork with me HEREDive into my courses HERE

Okay, so why does it seem like hormonal birth control has become front and center as "the most effective" contraception?Somehow it seems like in the last few decades, non-hormonal birth control has fallen out of favor. Maybe because it's too simple? Maybe because there isn't enough money in it?It can feel scary to transition off of hormonal birth control if you've been on it for a while, but let me tell you that the benefits of cycling naturally are extensive. Whether it's receiving the gifts of progesterone in your luteal phase or having your natural menstrual cycle as a guide to help you listen more effectively to your body, there are may reasons to choose non-hormonal contraception.And I don't think we hear enough about all of our options. So today I dive into some of these, including benefits, risks, side effects and more. And I also share about my absolute favorite, which I consider to be true natural contraception - fertility awareness + herbs when needed. This is all really just an overview to give you a sense of what's possible so you can craft a personalized path to effective non-hormonal contraception that works best for you (and your partner/s). It's pretty information-heavy, but hopefully will be a great resource for you to build your foundation from as you explore your personalized path to empowered birth control.One informed choice at a time.Listen in to learn:some basics on non-hormonal birth control why most non-hormonal birth control requires commitment (but is worth it)about a few options of barrier methods (condoms, diaphragm, cervical cap, sponge) + how to use them effectivelysome basics on copper IUD's (why you might love em or hate em)how withdrawal is actually a viable option in some casesan overview of fertility awareness and cycle tracking methodswhy fertility awareness is even better when combined with an additional non-hormonal methodsome herbal categories that may also be helpful to incorporate to prevent pregnancywhat I consider to be the ultimate "natural contraception" Resources:Sign up for the Natural Contraception program waitlist here!Episode 5: Are you ovulating? How to tell (and why it matters)Episode 38: Your cycle is a vital signEpisode 66: What is your irregular cycle telling you?Episode 84: Herbal support for transitioning off hormonal birth controlIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdom.  And if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you.  ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I'm an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.

Episode 148: Tony Javier is the owner of an INC 5000-rated real estate company. He has been investing in real estate since 2001 and has done over 1,000 flips, most of which he had never been inside. Since Tony has automated his real estate investing business, he now focuses on running TV commercials for real estate investors and other industries all over the country with his 10X TV program. What you'll learn about in this episode: What the average return on investment is for commercials How Tony's team optimizes your marketing spend through things such as placements and crafted scripts Why broadcast TV is the perfect place to find your ideal audience How various marketing efforts can work together to keep you top of mind Why TV commercials give you credibility with sellers Resources: Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.ronlegrand.com/mentoring-application/?cid=TMP Free Training: www.Thementorpodcast.com/terms Get Ron's $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $59 a month! – https://thementorpodcast.com/GC148 Get scripts to convert incoming leads: https://www.ronsgoldclub.com/ Connect with Tony's team to start advertising on TV: www.thementorpodcast.com/10xtv

Financial expert and entrepreneurial mentor Mel Abraham is here to share how to transform your money journey step-by-step. He highlights the wealth-building habits that everyone should be building, including how to get started with saving, paying down destructive debt, and automatically investing.  We all have money stories that create limiting beliefs about what we can achieve financially, but Mel has an amazing strategy for getting to the root of those narratives and shifting those thoughts. He also highlights the most impactful lessons he's learned from his financial challenges, including losing millions of dollars and missing out on investing because of fear.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - How legacy is created in everyday moments  - Why Mel believes wealth is measured in time, not money  - A simple way to get proactive about your financial goals  - The reality of rising interest rates - The #1 mistake Mel sees people make when they start investing  - Proof that it's never too early or too late to start building wealth  RESOURCES - Sign up for Affluence Live TODAY! - Enroll in my FREE “Aligned” course HERE - Bankrate  - Wealthfront  - Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.  CONNECT WITH MEL Follow Mel: @melabraham9  Learn more about Mel: melabraham.com  Listen to The Affluent Entrepreneur Show  CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

Mel Abraham, an expert in business and finance, joins me today to share his wisdom on achieving a solid and abundant retirement, securing financial freedom, and making deliberate choices with your money. With all of the social media misinformation and the need for actual business experience from the people teaching business, Mel is the real deal. When building wealth, effective planning, strong financial muscles, and a conscious path are essential. In our conversation, Mel reassures you that you can transform your trajectory regardless of your situation, age, or background. He shares his tools for navigating your wealth priority ladder, building a comfort fund, and combating financial flatlines. Your future is truly at stake, and this episode is your roadmap to success.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: - Identifying your money symptoms rather than money problems - The difference between debt management and wealth creation - Embracing early investments to get ahead of the timeline - The first step to building your comfort fund - Why it's never too late or too early to take control of your finances  - Common misconceptions about tax write-offs   RESOURCES - Sign up for Affluence Live TODAY! - Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.    CONNECT WITH MEL Follow Mel: @melabraham9  Learn more about Mel: melabraham.com  Listen to The Affluent Entrepreneur Show    CONNECT WITH CHRIS Follow me: @chriswharder Visit my website: chrisharder.me  Learn more about frello, my peer-to-peer lending app: frelloapp.com  Follow frello: @frello_app