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Page One Podcast
EP 61: MOTHERS OF MAGIC_PERDITA FINN

Page One Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 55:38


The Page One Podcast, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books. About the guest author: In addition to being the author of The Way of The Rose,  which she spoke about with her co-author and husband Clark Strand on Ep. 49 of the Page One Podcast, Perdita Finn is the author of several children's books and middle grade novels, including the Time Flyers series for Scholastic Books, My Little Pony Books, among many others and has worked as ghostwriter, book doctor, copy editor and writing teacher.  Perdita Finna also has done extensive study with Zen masters, priests, and healers, and apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. She currently leads popular workshops on Collaborating with the Other Side, in which participants are empowered to activate the magic in their own lives with the help of their ancestors. She lives with her husband in the Catskill Mountains of New York. About the host: Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup that built an AI book discovery platform with a grant from the National Science Foundation. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. Her latest book, Rose Girl: A Story of Resilience and Rumi, a medieval, mystical thriller was awarded a Kirkus (starred) review and named Editors Choice from the Historical Novel Society. Holly lives on a houseboat near the Golden Gate Bridge with her daughter and Labrador retriever, and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, swimming and pretending to surf. To learn more about her books and writing coaching services, please visit her at hollylynnpayne.com  and subscribe to her FREE weekly mini-masterclass, Power of Page One, a FREE newsletter on Substack, offering insights on becoming a better storyteller and tips on hooking readers from page one! (And bonus: discover some great new books!) Tune in and reach out: If you're an aspiring writer or a book lover, this episode of Page One offers a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice. I offer these conversations as a testament to the magic that happens when master storytellers share their secrets and experiences. We hope you are inspired to tune into the full episode for more insights. Keep writing, keep reading, and remember—the world needs your stories.  If I can help you tell your own story, or help improve your first page, please reach out @hollylynnpayne or visithollylynnpayne.com.  You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes. If you're interested in getting writing tips and the latest podcast episode updates with the world's beloved master storytellers, please sign up for my very short monthly newsletter at hollylynnpayne.com and follow me @hollylynnpayne on Instagram, Twitter, Goodreads, and Facebook. Your email address is always private and you can always unsubscribe anytime.  The Page One Podcast is created on a houseboat in Sausalito, California, is a labor of love in service to writers and book lovers. My intention is to inspire, educate and celebrate. Thank you for being a part of my creative community!  Be well and keep reading, Holly @hollylynnpayne on IG Thank you for listening to the Page One Podcast! I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I loved hosting, producing, and editing it. If you liked it too, here are three ways to share the love:Please share it on social and tag @hollylynnpayne.Leave a review on your favorite podcast players. Tell your friends. Please keep in touch by signing up to receive my Substack newsletter with the latest episodes each month. Delivered to your inbox with a smile. You can contact me at @hollylynnpayne on IG or send me a message on my website, hollylynnpayne.com.For the love of books and writers,Holly Lynn Payne@hollylynnpaynehost, author, writing coachwww.hollylynnpayne.com

The Why Files. Operation: PODCAST
The Basement: Rizwan Virk | The Simulation Hypothesis, Quantum Physics & Mysticism

The Why Files. Operation: PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 185:29


Rizwan Virk built games downloaded millions of times, invested early in Discord, and taught at MIT. Then he put on a VR headset in Sausalito and nearly fell over reaching for a table that didn't exist. That five-second moment sent him down a rabbit hole connecting quantum physics, Eastern mysticism, and video game design — and he's not sure he's found the bottom yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. of N/A: Non-Alcoholic Beer
The Expanding Occasions For Non-Alcoholic Beer

U.S. of N/A: Non-Alcoholic Beer

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 33:37


The occasions for non-alcoholic beer are ever expanding, but so, too, is the competition. Best Day Brewing founder Tate Huffard has spent the last five years working to build a brand to last. We dig into what's been the secret sauce to their growth, from the brewing process to the retail shelf, and what has helped them to stand out in an ever-crowded field.We cover Tate's surf-culture origin story behind BDB, how the consumer occasion for NA beer has shifted since 2021, and where Tate sees the brand fitting in a market that's increasingly defined by wellness and fitness positioning, or celebrity fame.Key Topics:The Founder Story: Why a group of surfers missing morning sessions became the unlikely starting point for one of the country's few NA-only craft breweries with national distribution.The Evolving Occasion: How and where people are actually reaching for NA beer in 2026, and why the answer might surprise you.Crowded Market, Distinct Identity: With fitness brands and celebrity labels flooding the space, where does Best Day's long-term positioning actually live?Cracking Retail and Hospitality: The misconceptions distributors still hold, and how close we really are to seeing significant NA variety on restaurant menus.What's Next: After the launch of Wild American Pilsner, what's ahead for this Sausalito-based brand?Mentioned in this episode:Best Day BrewingWe'd love your feedback!

Sound Healing with David Gibson
Sound Healing, April 25, 2026

Sound Healing with David Gibson

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


Sound Healing with David Gibson Sound Master, Channeling, Light Language and Throat singing The Sound Healing Ecosystem: Education and Research The Sound Healing Center operates through four primary pillars: the Globe Institute, the Sound Healing Store, the Sound Therapy Center, and the Sound Healing Research Foundation. As the only state-approved college in the United States dedicated to this field, the Institute provides professional certificates in sound healing and audio recording, available both in-person in Sausalito and online. Their reach extends into clinical research, with a foundation housing over 1,000 papers and a Medical Sound Association consisting of doctors and therapists who develop comprehensive 30-page treatment plans for over 40 specific health issues. Innovative Applications and Community Outreach The center's influence manifests in practical community applications, notably through a $100,000 grant that integrated sound healing curriculum into Montessori schools, benefiting children from infancy to 18 years old. Furthermore, their specialized sound protocols for dementia have been implemented in Northern California facilities for two years, showing transformative results. Beyond education, the center develops proprietary technologies, including voice analysis software and vibroacoustic tools like sound lounges and vests designed to facilitate deep physical and emotional relaxation. The Practice of Light Language and Vocal Mastery A significant portion of the discourse focuses on "Light Language"—a form of vocal channeling that uses rapid, non-linear sounds to entrain the listener's brain waves into alpha, beta, and even gamma states. Practitioners like Zenat Lokdewala and Judy Satori demonstrate how these frequencies are intended to "realign" the body's water configuration and support cellular restoration, such as lengthening DNA telomeres. The goal of these practices is to move beyond the fear of making sound, allowing higher energies to flow through the voice to facilitate planetary and individual healing. Harmonics and Universal Connection Throat singing and overtone mastery represent the pinnacle of vocal resonance, where singers manipulate the tongue to amplify specific harmonics naturally present in the human voice. These sounds are not merely aesthetic; they are based on mathematical multiples that correspond to the distances between electron shells in an atom, the weight of human vertebrae, and the orbits of planets. By tapping into this "harmonic series," practitioners believe they are aligning the human system with the fundamental geometry of the universe. Sound healing is presented as a bridge between rigorous clinical research and ancient vocal traditions. By leveraging the mathematical precision of harmonics and the intuitive power of light language, the Sound Healing Center aims to provide a holistic framework for both personal transformation and professional medical application.

Earth Ancients
Roy Remer: Zen Caregiving

Earth Ancients

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 94:14 Transcription Available


From the executive director of Zen Caregiving Project and creator of the Mindful Caregiving Education course comes a much-needed guide offering practical advice, emotional support, and a path to spiritual solace for the millions of undersupported caregivers in the USRosalynn Carter said, “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” The past ten years have supported this observation, as the number of caregivers in the US has grown from 42 million to more than 53 million. With one in five American adults now in this role, many have found that they are emotionally and spiritually unprepared for the difficult and emotionally taxing task of caring for a seriously ill family member or patient.As a caregiver himself, and executive director of Zen Caregiving Project, Roy Remer was inspired to write Zen Caregiving to help support the emotional burden many caregivers experience and to augment this essential component of our healthcare system. After developing the Mindful Caregiving Education (MCE) curriculum and teaching MCE courses for many years, Remer was motivated to share what he had learned and taught about mindfulness-based approaches to care.Designed to be motivational, therapeutic, and practical, Zen Caregiving covers:the four components of the Zen approach to caregiving—mindfulness, compassion, loss literacy, and self-carehow to quiet the “thinking mind” to find solace and stay groundedmethods and approaches for expanding compassion and avoiding burnoutthe value of grief and processing losspractical advice for preparing medical directives and end-of-life arrangementshow to create intimacy with oneself to prioritize self-care one breath at a timeZen Caregiving is an essential resource for those in need of spiritual guidance and emotional support as they navigate the often turbulent and uncharted waters of caring for a loved one.Roy Remer is the Executive Director of Zen Caregiving Project (formerly known as Zen Hospice Project). He has been an end-of-life caregiver and educator since 1997 when he trained with Zen Hospice Project (ZHP) to become a volunteer. He served at the bedside for six years at the Guest House facility before serving for seven years on San Francisco's Laguna Honda Hospital's Palliative Care Ward. In 2008, Roy completed a yearlong end-of-life caregiver training at the Metta Institute in Sausalito, CA. A dedicated practitioner in Soto Zen tradition, Roy is a student at the San Francisco Zen Center. He is certified by the Stanford University Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE), and the Compassion Institute as an instructor of Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT©). Roy also guides wilderness-based rites of passage programs in partnership with EarthWaysLLC of Sebastopol, CA.https://www.sfzc.org/teachers/roy-remerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Silicon Valley Living
Oil Prices Spike, Prompting Homebuyers to Hit Pause as Mortgage Rates Edge Higher

Silicon Valley Living

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 11:30


Bay Area Real Estate Update: Rising Rates, Buyer Hesitation, HOA Regulation & Price CutsThe episode discusses a Monday market update as oil prices swing and mortgage rates rise back to about 6.6%, causing homebuyers to pause and slowing loan applications, with the host noting cooler activity in many U.S. markets while top areas like Palo Alto remain insulated. He highlights hot March CPI/inflation impacts, argues prices won't return to early-2000s levels, and reviews a proposed Georgia bill requiring HOA registration and reporting, questioning how it protects homeowners from predatory associations. Oil Prices Spike, Prompting Homebuyers to Hit Pause as Mortgage Rates Edge HigherLimit HOA power.PROBATE AND ESTATE SALESCupertino Home of the WeekWillow Glen Home of the WeekLuxury Home of the WeekHow your Home will be MarketedFREE HOME BUYER CHECKLIST HERE https://abitanogroup.com/HomebuyerchecklistPRE-Inspection CHECKLIST HERE https://abitanogroup.com/homeinspectionchecklist 00:00 Monday Market Jitters00:49 Oil Shock and Mortgage Rates01:57 Inflation and Price Stickiness02:41 HOA Regulation Debate03:36 Georgia Bill Breakdown04:34 HOA Rules and Buyer Choice05:45 55 Plus Community Planning06:44 Willow Glen Pricing Strategy08:08 Why Staging and Updates Matter09:09 Sausalito 30 Million Listing10:37 County Stats and Affordability11:27 Wrap Up and Sign Off

CHADD
ADHD and the Allure of the Outdoors

CHADD

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 38:36


In this episode, we are joined by developmental pediatrician Mark Bertin and meditation teacher Mark Coleman to explore how time in nature can support focus, calm, and emotional regulation for people with ADHD. They discuss why outdoor environments naturally engage the ADHD brain, how sensory experiences like sound, movement, and light help regulate attention, and what research tells us about the mental health benefits of spending time outside. The conversation also highlights simple ways to bring nature into daily life, even for those living in cities or with limited access to green space. From mindful meandering and vigorous walks to gardening and small daily rituals, this episode offers practical ideas for reconnecting with the outdoors. As both guests emphasize throughout the conversation, the most powerful step is simply to go outside. Mark Bertin, MD, is a developmental pediatrician in private practice in Pleasantville, New York. He is the author of books that integrate mindfulness into the rest of evidence-based pediatric care, including How Children Thrive, The Family ADHD Solution, Mindful Parenting for ADHD, and Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD, and a contributing author for Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens. He is on faculty at New York Medical College and The Windward Institute and on advisory boards for Common Sense Media and Reach Out and Read. He has also served on the board of directors for the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD). His blog covering topics in child development, mindfulness, and family is available through PsychologyToday.com, Mindful.org, and elsewhere. For information about his online mindfulness classes and other resources, visit developmentaldoctor.com. Mark Coleman is an insight meditation teacher who has been teaching meditation retreats worldwide since 1997. He is passionate about integrating meditation and nature and regularly leads wilderness retreats through his organization, Awake in the Wild, where he also offers nature-based meditation teacher trainings. He is also the co-founder of the Mindfulness Training Institute, where he co-leads yearlong mindfulness teacher trainings in Europe and the United States. The author of four books—Awake in the Wild; Make Peace With Your Mind; From Suffering to Peace; and A Field Guide to Nature Meditation: 52 Mindfulness Practices for Joy, Wisdom, and Wonder—he is currently working on a new book on mindfulness and ADHD, written from the perspective of a meditation teacher who also has ADHD. He lives in Sausalito, in Marin County, California, and likes nothing more than to spend his time hiking, biking, and kayaking outdoors. Learn more about Mark and his work at markcoleman.org and awakeinthewild.com.

Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD)
ADHD and the Allure of the Outdoors

Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 38:36


In this episode, we are joined by developmental pediatrician Mark Bertin and meditation teacher Mark Coleman to explore how time in nature can support focus, calm, and emotional regulation for people with ADHD. They discuss why outdoor environments naturally engage the ADHD brain, how sensory experiences like sound, movement, and light help regulate attention, and what research tells us about the mental health benefits of spending time outside. The conversation also highlights simple ways to bring nature into daily life, even for those living in cities or with limited access to green space. From mindful meandering and vigorous walks to gardening and small daily rituals, this episode offers practical ideas for reconnecting with the outdoors. As both guests emphasize throughout the conversation, the most powerful step is simply to go outside. Mark Bertin, MD, is a developmental pediatrician in private practice in Pleasantville, New York. He is the author of books that integrate mindfulness into the rest of evidence-based pediatric care, including How Children Thrive, The Family ADHD Solution, Mindful Parenting for ADHD, and Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD, and a contributing author for Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens. He is on faculty at New York Medical College and The Windward Institute and on advisory boards for Common Sense Media and Reach Out and Read. He has also served on the board of directors for the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD). His blog covering topics in child development, mindfulness, and family is available through PsychologyToday.com, Mindful.org, and elsewhere. For information about his online mindfulness classes and other resources, visit developmentaldoctor.com. Mark Coleman is an insight meditation teacher who has been teaching meditation retreats worldwide since 1997. He is passionate about integrating meditation and nature and regularly leads wilderness retreats through his organization, Awake in the Wild, where he also offers nature-based meditation teacher trainings. He is also the co-founder of the Mindfulness Training Institute, where he co-leads yearlong mindfulness teacher trainings in Europe and the United States. The author of four books—Awake in the Wild; Make Peace With Your Mind; From Suffering to Peace; and A Field Guide to Nature Meditation: 52 Mindfulness Practices for Joy, Wisdom, and Wonder—he is currently working on a new book on mindfulness and ADHD, written from the perspective of a meditation teacher who also has ADHD. He lives in Sausalito, in Marin County, California, and likes nothing more than to spend his time hiking, biking, and kayaking outdoors. Learn more about Mark and his work at markcoleman.org and awakeinthewild.com.

Sips, Suds, & Smokes
Jesus Hold My Beer

Sips, Suds, & Smokes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 40:30 Transcription Available


Jesus Hold My Beer@Untitledartbev @berobrewing @lagunitasbeer @sierranevada @rhinegeist @bestdaybrewing @ deschutesbrewery #NonAlcoholicBeer #CraftBeer #BeerTasting #radioshow #radio #podcast #beerCo hosts : Good ol Boy Dave and Good ol Gal JulieannaSUDS  Episode – On this episode of Sips, Suds, and Smokes, we're diving into a refreshing flight of non-alcoholic beers that will leave you questioning your usual choices! Join Good ol Gal Julieanna and Good ol Boy Dave as they taste and discuss a lineup that includes Lagunitas' IPNA and Boston Beer Company's Ghost Haze Hazy IPA. Each beer brings its own unique flavor profile, and our hosts share their tasting notes, witty banter, and signature ratings from 1 to 5 SUDS. Whether you're abstaining from alcohol for Lent or just curious about the non-alcoholic scene, this episode is packed with insights and laughs. Tune in to find out which beers made the cut and which ones fell flat! 6:00FLVR! Italian-Style Pilsner – dry-hopped with Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Strata hops.  0.5% ABV.  Untitled Art Brewery, Waunakee, WI SUDS-49:29Kingston Golden Pils – 0.5% ABV Bero Brewing Company, Northglenn, CO SUDS-317:20IPNA – IPA with with Citra, Mosaic, and Centennial hops.  0.5% ABV Lagunitas Brewing Company, Petaluma, CA SUDS-520:18Trail Pass IPA – brewed with Amarillo, Bravo, Cascade, CTZ, and Magnum hops. 0.5% ABV.  Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Chico CA and Mills River, NC.  SUDS-425:28Ghost Haze NA Hazy IPA – 0.5% ABV.  Rhinegeist Brewery Cincinnati, OH SUDS-330:14Just The Haze NA Hazy IPA – brewed with Citra, Mosaic, Sabro, and Mosaic hops.  0.5% ABV.  The Boston Beer Company, Boston, MA.  SUDS-334:24Hazy IPA – 0.5% ABV.  Best Day Brewing, Sausalito, CA SUDS-337:11Black Butte NA porter- brewed with Cascade and Tettnang hops. 0.5% ABV.  Deschutes Brewery, Bend, OR.  SUDS-5info@sipssudsandsmokes.com X- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB/Bluesky - @sipssudsandsmokes Sips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf.  Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Check out Good ol Boy Dave on 60 Second Reviewshttps://www.instagram.com/goodoleboydave/ Enjoying that cool new Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back Roads Download your copy here: https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell Swing/ FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)TITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Talk Media Network, Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, PodBeanProducer: Good ol Gal Julieanna & Good ol Boy DaveExecutive Producer: Good ol Boy MikeNon Alcoholic Beer, Craft Beer, Na Beer, Untitled Art, Barrow Brewing, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Rheingist Brewing, Boston Beer Company, Deschutes Brewing, Beer Tasting, Beer Reviews, Dry January, Health And Wellness, Alcohol-Free Options, Craft Brewing Trends, Hop Flavor, Beer Ratings, Seasonal Drinking, Beer And Food Pairing

Make Me Smart
One wild year of Trump's tariffs

Make Me Smart

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 17:58


Happy first tariff-versary? Despite the fact that many of President Trump's “Liberation Day” tariffs were recently struck down, small businesses across the country are still dealing with the aftermath. On today's show, Kimberly talks with two small business owners: Justine Kahn, founder of Botnia Skincare in Sausalito, CA and Will Sissle, owner of Sissle & Daughters Cheesemongers & Grocers in Portland, ME, about how they've navigated a year of tariffs.

Marketplace All-in-One
One wild year of Trump's tariffs

Marketplace All-in-One

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 17:58


Happy first tariff-versary? Despite the fact that many of President Trump's “Liberation Day” tariffs were recently struck down, small businesses across the country are still dealing with the aftermath. On today's show, Kimberly talks with two small business owners: Justine Kahn, founder of Botnia Skincare in Sausalito, CA and Will Sissle, owner of Sissle & Daughters Cheesemongers & Grocers in Portland, ME, about how they've navigated a year of tariffs.

Sound Healing with David Gibson
Sound Healing, March 28, 2026

Sound Healing with David Gibson

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 57:42


Sound Healing with David Gibson Immersive Sound Baths The Four Pillars of the Sound Healing Center The organization operates through four primary branches: the Globe Institute, the Sound Healing Store, the Sound Therapy Center, and the Sound Healing Research Foundation. The Globe Institute stands as the only state-approved college in the United States dedicated to sound healing, offering certificates both in-person in Sausalito and online. Complementing this is the Sound Healing Store, which hosts over 400 instruments and advanced vibroacoustic technologies, such as sound lounges and brainwave assessment software. The clinical side is supported by the Sound Therapy Center, which addresses over 40 specific health issues, including a specialized protocol for dementia that has been implemented in Northern California for the last two years. Educational Programs and Community Outreach The center places a strong emphasis on vocational training, aiming for a 70% job placement rate for its students. Beyond its core certificates, the Sound Education Association recently secured a $100,000 grant to integrate its curriculum into two Montessori schools, creating over 2,500 exercises for children from infancy through age 18. These programs are designed around brain development research and are currently expanding globally. For adults, the center offers summer intensives, recording programs, and unique retreats like the annual Mount Shasta Sound Healing Retreat held each August. The 20th Annual Sound Healing Conference (April 24-26) The upcoming 20th Sound Healing Conference is a free online event featuring 14 of the world's top researchers, pioneers, and sound therapists. The conference covers a vast array of topics, including the harmonic series, sacred geometry, and somatic singing. Notable presentations include Ryan Sarnataro's deep dive into antique singing bowls, Marianne Gubri's work with the harp as an intuitive healing instrument, and Jerry Jen's research into muscle testing. Each session is designed to be immersive, incorporating "sound baths" to provide participants with a direct experience of the healing frequencies discussed. Immersive Sound Bath Demonstrations The latter portion of the presentation focuses on experiential sound baths from various practitioners. Jenn Cunnings provides a light language transmission, while Marla May utilizes the frame drum for a more activating experience. Maren Azoff leads participants in the Sanskrit chant "Aham Prema" (I am divine love), emphasizing the importance of clear vowels and deep abdominal breathing to move frequency through the body. These demonstrations illustrate the diverse modalities—ranging from harps and chimes to vocal invocations—used to induce states of deep relaxation and "bliss." The Sound Healing Center offers a robust framework for those seeking to explore sound as a therapeutic tool, whether through formal vocational education, scientific research, or personal wellness. By bridging the gap between ancient practices like singing bowls and modern technologies like voice analysis software, the center provides a comprehensive path toward holistic harmony and professional certification in the field.

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Bill Cosby: What the $59 Million Civil Verdict Actually Revealed

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 27:59


The verdict number got the headlines. What happened inside that Santa Monica courtroom tells the fuller story.On March 23, 2026, a California civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, awarding her $59.25 million — $19.25 million in compensatory damages and $40 million in punitive damages after determining he acted with malice, oppression, or fraud under California law. It is the largest civil judgment Cosby has faced. His legal team has announced an appeal.Motsinger, 84, alleged that Cosby cultivated her trust over multiple visits to The Trident restaurant in Sausalito while recording a stand-up album nearby, then invited her to his show, gave her wine and pills she believed to be aspirin, and assaulted her while she was incapacitated. She woke up at home with her clothes removed. She came forward anonymously as Jane Doe Number 8 in the 2005 Constand civil case. She waited another eighteen years before filing her own lawsuit — made possible only by California's 2022 law temporarily suspending the statute of limitations for older sexual assault claims.At trial, the jury heard pattern testimony from Andrea Constand, Victoria Valentino, and Janice Baker Kinney — three additional accusers whose accounts of being given pills and losing consciousness closely mirrored Motsinger's allegations. Perhaps the most damaging evidence was Cosby's own videotaped deposition, in which he acknowledged obtaining Quaalude prescriptions, renewing them seven times, intending to offer the sedatives to women he was pursuing sexually, and stating he did not know whether a woman given a Quaalude from him could meaningfully consent.Cosby, 88, did not testify. His attorney argued the assault allegations rested on speculation given Motsinger's acknowledged lack of direct memory. The jury disagreed. Whether Motsinger will collect on the judgment remains an open question as Cosby disputes estimates of his net worth and litigation continues.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#BillCosby #DonnaMotsinger #CosbyCivilTrial #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #SexualAssaultVerdict #MeToo #JaneDoePlaintiff #CaliforniaLaw #PunitiveDamages

Grief & Happiness
The Man Who Visited Every Country on Earth Says Grief Was His Compass

Grief & Happiness

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 27:46


If you've ever wondered whether healing from loss is truly possible, Episode 412 of Grief and Happiness is for you. After the tragic death of his wife, Barry Hoffner set out to visit all 193 countries on Earth — and discovered that grief, when you let it move you, can lead you to a belonging that spans the entire world.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(00:48) From investment banking across eight countries to Sausalito(02:31) Why North Korea is his final country — and what the goal really meant(04:03) How travel revealed that people everywhere share more than divides them(07:04) How grief and travel became one story worth writing(08:06) The power of speaking someone's language — and seven years of Arabic(13:17) The countries that surprised him most — including a birthday party in Damascus(16:42) How an open heart changes everything about what you find(17:50) A near-deportation in Suriname and the midnight connection that followed(19:46) How Jackie's kindness quietly guided him across the world(25:47) The Bourse Jackie scholarship supporting young women in West AfricaBarry Hoffner grew up in a middle-class Jewish-Iraqi household in Southern California, where a spontaneous backpacking trip to Europe at 18 ignited a lifelong passion for the world. After earning his MBA from Columbia University, he spent sixteen years in investment banking across Buenos Aires, Paris, Tokyo, Singapore, London, and Moscow alongside his wife, Jackie. Following Jackie's tragic death in 2017, Barry channeled his grief into visiting all 193 countries on Earth — a journey chronicled in his memoir, Belonging to the World. He is also the founder of Caravan to Class, a nonprofit that has built 18 schools across West Africa, and established the Bourse Jackie scholarship program in Jackie's memory to support young West African women in higher education, with all book proceeds going directly to these programs.In this episode, Barry shares how Jackie's death became the unexpected catalyst for a mission that was, at first, an escape — but ultimately became a profound path toward healing through human connection. Repeatedly stepping into places the media labels dangerous, from Syria and Yemen to Sudan and Afghanistan, he found people of extraordinary warmth and generosity that dismantled every assumption he'd carried. Whether navigating a near-deportation in Suriname that turned into a midnight friendship, or being thrown a surprise birthday party in Damascus, Barry's stories illustrate his guiding belief: that grief, when we allow it to, can crack us open to a belonging that spans the entire world.Connect with Barry Hoffner:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebookBook: Barry Hoffner - Belonging to the WorldLet's Connect: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Night Beers
Episode #244 - The 98th Academy Awards (2025 Films)

Friday Night Beers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 39:16


Send a textIn this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince discuss the upcoming 98th Academy Awards. Tom drinks Mango Cart, a golden Los Angeles beer previously reviewed in Episode #114. Vince drinks Best Day, a non-alcoholic beer from Sausalito, CA. They discuss this year's Oscars storylines, their fan-led Oscars prediction pool and highlight their favorite non-Oscar films and performances. Then, they analyze several categories and rate the ceremony's potential on a 1-5 scale. To join our Oscars Pick'em group on ESPN, click on this link and select your winners. The password is “beers” and the winning entry gets a $25 gift card to AMC Theaters.Mango CartTOM: 3.75 / 5 TomsBest Day NAVINCE: 4.25 / 5 VincesOscars Ceremony PredictionVINCE: 3.5 / 5 VincesTOM: 4 / 5 TomsInstagram: @friday.night.beersTwitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beersEmail: friday.night.beerspodcast@gmail.com Theme music by Billy Hansa. Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts!

#plugintodevin - Your Mark on the World with Devin Thorpe
Vertical Axis Wind Turbines Could Double Wind Farm Efficiency

#plugintodevin - Your Mark on the World with Devin Thorpe

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 26:00


Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Kevin: Persistence and flexibility.What if we could double the energy output of existing wind farms without using more land? Kevin Wolf, CEO and Co-founder of Wind Harvest, has been working to make this vision a reality. His team has developed vertical axis wind turbines that harvest turbulent winds near the ground, a resource previously considered unusable.The idea isn't new; vertical axis turbines have been attempted for decades but failed to overcome engineering challenges. “The turbulent wind has stopped all other technologies from being able to make use of it,” Kevin explained. “It took a long time, a lot of money, and a lot of prototyping of full-scale prototypes…to finally have this product ready for the market.”The key innovation is a patented hinge system that solves a critical weakness of vertical axis turbines—mechanical stress on the blades. “Vertical axis turbines have failed for decades,” Kevin said. “The problem is they rotate 15 million times a year…every rotation, there's a pull with a blade like an airplane wing and a push as it comes around the other side. That connection point breaks…[but] if you put a hinge, all that micro movement is taken up in the hinge.”The potential impact of Wind Harvest's turbines is enormous. By placing them on existing wind farms, they can double the energy output per acre in ideal locations without requiring new infrastructure or land. “We can double the wind farm energy output with our turbines,” Kevin emphasized. He noted that this approach also avoids the costs and environmental impacts of developing new wind farms. “It's a much faster way of developing new wind farms…as opposed to taking raw land, new habitat, and converting that into a wind farm.”Wind Harvest is raising capital through a regulated crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine. This effort allows small investors to support clean energy innovation. Kevin explained the unique challenge of funding such groundbreaking work: “There is a lot of doubt at the level of the venture capitalists…they want us to finish the third-party certification.” In the meantime, crowdfunding has allowed Wind Harvest to bridge the gap and move closer to commercialization.You can find more about their campaign on StartEngine (Top 15 in amount raised on StartEngine.) and be part of an investment opportunity to drive clean energy forward.tl;dr:Kevin Wolf's vertical axis wind turbines harvest turbulent winds near the ground, doubling wind farm efficiency.Wind Harvest's patented hinge system solves a key flaw in traditional vertical axis turbines.Deploying these turbines on existing wind farms reduces costs, accelerates permitting, and avoids new land use.Kevin attributes his success to persistence, flexibility, and consensus-building skills honed over decades.Wind Harvest is raising capital via crowdfunding to finalize certification and commercialize their turbines.How to Develop Persistence and Flexibility As a SuperpowerKevin attributes his success to persistence and flexibility. “I do not like to not have something succeed,” he shared, adding, “I've learned over time that big things take a long time to do.” His training as a river guide and evolutionary ecologist shaped his ability to adapt. “You learn to take new data, change your mind, adjust your hypothesis,” he explained. By pairing this adaptability with relentless persistence, Kevin has overcome significant obstacles in his career.Kevin shared a story from his days at Wolfen Associates, where he helped the city of Sausalito reach consensus on a fire department expansion. After the city's initial proposal failed, Kevin facilitated community meetings, allowing dissenting voices to be heard and their concerns addressed. By incorporating feedback and revising the proposal, the city council gained overwhelming public support in a re-vote. This experience highlights Kevin's ability to persist through challenges while remaining flexible to new perspectives.Tips for Developing the Superpower:Embrace persistence by committing to long-term goals, even when progress feels slow.Stay flexible by adapting to new data and revising plans when necessary.Practice active listening to fully understand others' perspectives.Help others clarify their thoughts by rephrasing and restating their concerns.By following Kevin's example and advice, you can make persistence and flexibility a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Invest in Wicked-Fast Coffee!Guest ProfileKevin Wolf (he/him):CEO and Co-founder, Wind Harvest InternationalAbout Wind Harvest International: Wind Harvest is a U.S.-based renewable energy technology company developing and selling industrial-scale vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) systems designed for deployment in turbulent wind resources close to the ground. ts patented Wind Harvester technology is engineered to operate efficiently in a wide range of wind conditions, with a compact footprint, low profile, and highly durable design. Website: windharvest.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/windharvest Other URL: startengine.com/offering/wind-harvestBiographical Information: Kevin Wolf is the co-founder and CEO of Wind Harvest International, where he's spent nearly two decades advancing utility-scale vertical-axis wind turbines for turbulent, mid-level winds. He facilitated the engineering team through Technology Readiness Level milestones, oversaw R&D on the coupled-vortex effect, hired key engineers and team members and helped take the company from early grants and Series A through testing of multiple prototypes. Starting in 2019 when he became CEO again, he has steered capital strategy—closing investor rounds, running multiple crowdfunding raises, converting company debt to equity in 2022, and completing audits.Beyond Wind Harvest, Wolf brings a long record of environmental leadership and civic work. A UC Davis graduate in Evolution & Ecology, he launched his career with Friends of the River and later founded Wolf & Associates, facilitating multi-stakeholder, consensus-based watershed and environmental solutions across California. He chairs the California Clean Money Action Fund to reduce the power of money in affecting elections and legislation, co-founded the pioneering N Street Cohousing community in Davis, and has served on numerous local boards and commissions.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/kevin-wolfPersonal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/kevin.wolf.9256Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include rHealth, and p!ng. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Cameron Neil, Lend For Good | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Justin Starbird, The Aebli Group | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Mike Green, Envirosult | Nick Degnan, Unlimit Ventures | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.Superpowers for Good Live Pitch – Private Investor Session: Immediately following the March 17, 2026, live broadcast at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT, investors are invited to join an exclusive private Zoom session to engage directly with the presenting founders—BRG Therapeutics (Dale Walker), GigaWatt (Deep Patel), My Diabetes Health (Dr. Prem Sahasranam), and rHEALTH (Eugene Chan). In this dedicated off-air environment, participants can ask deeper questions about strategy, traction, deal terms, and impact while exploring their active Regulation Crowdfunding campaigns in real time. Watch the live pitches on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, LG Smart TVs via e360tv, LinkedIn, YouTube, or Facebook—then continue the conversation in the private investor session where capital and clarity come together. Register free to get access to both events.SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on March 17th at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. Upgrade to Impact Membership today!SuperCrowdHour March: This month, Devin Thorpe will explore how investors can align profit with purpose in a powerful session titled “Why You Should Make Money with Impact Crowdfunding.” As CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., Devin will share practical insights on generating financial returns while driving measurable social and environmental impact through regulated investment crowdfunding. Register free to get all the details. March 18th at Noon ET/9:00 PT.SuperCrowd26 featuring PurposeBuilt100™: This August 25–27, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather for a three-day, broadcast-quality global experience focused on disciplined capital formation, regulated investment crowdfunding, and purpose-driven growth. We're bringing together leading voices in impact investing, compliance, digital marketing, and circular economy innovation to deliver practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies. The event culminates in the PurposeBuilt100™ Showcase, recognizing 100 of the fastest-growing purpose-driven companies in the U.S. Register now to secure your seat and get all the details. August 25–27, streaming worldwide.Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 10,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.Manage the volume of emails you receive from us by clicking here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

Sound Healing with David Gibson
Sound Healing, February 28, 2026

Sound Healing with David Gibson

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 57:28


Sound Healing with David Gibson The Hierarchy if Vibrations This episode of Sound Healing goes into a comprehensive overview of David Gibson's teachings on sound healing, centered on this weeks topic of "Hierarchy of Vibration." It explores the institutional resources available at the Sound Healing Center and details a four-level framework—Frequency, Timbre, Interval, and Flow—that governs health, nature, and the universe. Institutional Overview and Resources The Sound Healing Center in Sausalito operates through four primary branches: the Globe Institute (the only state-approved sound healing college in the US), a specialized retail store, a therapy center, and a research foundation. These entities provide state-of-the-art education, over 400 healing instruments, and a repository of over 1,000 clinical papers. Notable achievements include a $100,000 grant to integrate sound curriculum into Montessori schools and the development of specialized sound protocols for dementia patients in Northern California. The Hierarchy of Vibration: A Four-Level Framework The core of Gibson's philosophy is the "Hierarchy of Vibration," a model based on physics and music that explains how reality functions at every level. This hierarchy moves from the singular to the complex, integrated through the dimension of time. Understanding these levels provides the "key" to healing, manifestation, and higher consciousness. Frequency (The Single Note): This is the foundational level. Every cell, atom, and element has a specific frequency. Finding the "key" frequency of a cell or an element (like oxygen) can restore health or alter physical states. At a spiritual level, one's "soul frequency" serves as a portal to oneness. Timbre (The Tonality): Timbre is a collection of frequencies and their harmonic relationships. It defines the "quality" of a sound—for instance, the edgy, activating harmonics of a gong versus the warm, calming chord structure of a harp. In the body, organs represent the timbre level. Musical Intervals (The Relationship): This level focuses on the interrelationship between two or more notes. These intervals can be dissonant (useful for breaking up stuck energy) or harmonic (useful for peace). In biological terms, this represents the relationship between different cells and organs. Flow (The Movement): When time is added to the previous levels, it creates rhythm, melody, and flow. This is the most critical level for healing. Health is defined by the "smooth flow" of systems, while disease is characterized by "blockage" or stagnant energy. Healing, Blockage, and Universal Application Healing is the process of returning each level of the hierarchy to a state of peace. While "smooth flow" is the ultimate goal, blockages—whether physical (toxins/cancer), mental (loops/scatteredness), or emotional (trauma/suppression)—interrupt this music. Gibson notes that even nature follows this pattern; a river flows smoothly around a rock without resistance, whereas humans often struggle against life's blockages. The hierarchy extends beyond sound to other vibrational mediums: Color: Primary colors are frequencies; combinations are timbres; color relationships are intervals; and animation is flow. Geometry: A circle is a frequency; the Flower of Life is a timbre; side ratios are intervals; and spinning/movement is flow. Intention: A single focus of love is a frequency, while complex visualizations of energy moving through the body represent flow. The Quantum and Cosmic Scale At the highest and lowest scales, the distinction between frequency and flow blurs. Atoms spin at specific frequencies, and the entire universe can be viewed as a giant "torus" or flow system. Gibson suggests that by measuring the specific "songs" (notes and rhythms) of the 11 medical systems, we can use sound, light, and scalar waves to "run a river of flow" through the body to heal disease. Ultimately, the highest state of being is found in the "center of the flow"—a point of stillness where time ceases and pure creativity begins. David Gibson's "Hierarchy of Vibration" offers a profound map for navigating the complexities of healing. By recognizing that our bodies, minds, and the very universe are composed of music, we can transition from states of chaotic blockage to a harmonious "smooth flow." The ultimate goal is to find stillness within that flow, facilitating deep peace and creative connection to source.

Apocalypse Video
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

Apocalypse Video

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 93:37


On this third installment of Febwhaleary we take a look at perhaps the largest acrobats in the sea: the humpback whale. Known for their extraordinary feats of agility, as well as a complex series of songs that they sing to one another, the humpbacks were truly one of the most graceful creatures ever to inhabit the oceans. Unfortunately, the humpbacks would be hunted to extinction in the early 21st century…or so we thought. To understand the fate of the humpbacks, one must look not into the future…but into the past. The year 1986; using a stolen Klingon bird of prey, a group of disgraced Starfleet officers from the 23rd century would travel backwards through time to save, not only the humpbacks, but indeed all of humanity from extinction. The following is a dramatization of those events that we like to call Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.I'm your host, Dave, and joining me as we lay down a series of colorful metaphors are fellow cinephiles and life long members of the Cetacean Institute in Sausalito, Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.Topics of discussion in this episode include the Enterprise crew's laissez faire attitude towards time travel; we analyze where the alien space probe falls on the Bristol Stool Scale; and finally, we break down the age old fallacy of the odd numbered Trek's being shit.Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Instagram, or shoot us an email at apocalypsevideopod@gmail.comAnd with the whales safely transported to the 23rd century, this leg of our voyage is now over. When Febwhaleary concludes, we'll be taking a look at one of the rarest whale species on the planet…the Comeback Whale, as we watch Darren Aronofsky's 2022 Oscar Winner, The Whale.

LawNext
LawNext on Location: The View from Tiburon – A Conversation with Pablo Arredondo, Casetext Cofounder

LawNext

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 46:18


As Bob continues his LawNext on Location series – all recorded live in the San Francisco area at locations of each guest's choosing – he sits down with Pablo Arredondo at his home in Tiburon, a quaint Marin County town with a history stretching from Mexican land grants to naval outposts to a southern railway terminus. From Pablo's home office, the view looks out over Richardson Bay towards Sausalito and, if you look carefully, the Golden Gate Bridge can be seen in the distance. It is a setting that is entirely fitting for a conversation with someone who helped shape one of the more remarkable journeys in the annals of legal technology. Pablo was cofounder of Casetext, the once-scrappy startup that spent a decade iterating, pivoting and persisting before striking gold with CoCounsel, the first GPT-4-powered AI legal assistant, unveiled on the nationally televised Morning Joe show on March 1, 2023. Just four months later, Thomson Reuters acquired Casetext for $650 million in cash. Now, 2.5 years later, Pablo recently left TR, where he is, as he puts it, building a Lego Death Star with his daughter and finally paying attention to his well-being after 16 years of nonstop pursuit. In this wide-ranging conversation, Pablo reflects on the long road to CoCounsel – from a failed crowdsourcing experiment to CARA's brief analysis tool to the pivotal moment when Casetext signed a $20,000 innovation license with OpenAI and got early access to GPT-4, 10 weeks before ChatGPT's public launch. He describes the surreal experience of those first 48 hours after CoCounsel's debut, when he and cofounder Jake Heller identified 74 distinct legal use cases the tool could handle – any one of which, he says, "would have been a company in the old world." Pablo and Bob also dig into the bigger questions surrounding legal AI, including whether the field is advancing as fast as he expected; what the foundation models from Anthropic, OpenAI and Google mean for legal-specific AI companies such as Harvey; and why he believes reasoning models and agentic AI represent the next genuinely profound leap beyond GPT-4. Pablo also candidly reflects on the TR acquisition and his work while at TR, and he offers hints on what may lie ahead for him – at least once that Death Star model is done.  It is a conversation that is part memoir, part technology seminar and part meditation on what it means to have built something that changed a profession – and his life – all recorded with a sweeping, albeit cloudy, view of the majesty of San Francisco Bay.    Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out.   Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and LollyLaw; the e-payments platform Headnote; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks. Briefpoint, eliminating routine discovery response and request drafting tasks so you can focus on drafting what matters (or just make it home for dinner). Legalweek, March 9-12, North Javits Center, New York City.   If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Unlocking Healing: How Medical Intuition Transforms Mind, Body & Spirit

Women Awakening with Cynthia James

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 23:56 Transcription Available


What if healing begins by listening more deeply—beyond symptoms, beyond the mind, and into the wisdom of the body and spirit?In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Dr. Mary Sanders, a medical intuitive and chiropractor, to explore a holistic approach to healing that honors energy, intuition, and embodiment. Dr. Mary shares how her early experiences shaped her intuitive gifts and led her to bridge traditional chiropractic care with energy medicine and spiritual awareness.Join in as they discuss what medical intuition truly is, why many people struggle to trust their inner knowing, and how healing unfolds when mind, body, and spirit align.Immerse into this episode of Women Awakening: Unlocking Healing: How Medical Intuition Transforms Mind, Body & Spirit.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.Dr. Mary Sanders is a medical intuitive and chiropractor devoted to guiding individuals through personal transformation and holistic healing. Her work centers on cultivating health, happiness, and purpose through energy medicine, spiritual embodiment, and meditation. She holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic, a Certificate in Positive Psychology from the Wholebeing Institute, where she studied under Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, and a Master's in Intuition Medicine® from the Academy of Intuition Medicine® in Sausalito under Dr. Francesca McCartney. Dr. Mary is also the host of the internationally acclaimed Energy Medicine podcast, focused on aligning the mind, body, and spirit.Connect with Dr. Mary Sanders:Website: https://www.drmarysanders.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmaryesanders/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.maryesanders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.maryesanders YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.maryesanders     Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master's degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFreeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms

The Bill Caskey Podcast: High Impact Sales Training for Sellers and Leaders
The Future of Sales: From Training to Coaching, Performance to Warmth

The Bill Caskey Podcast: High Impact Sales Training for Sellers and Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 19:22


What skills will salespeople need six months from now? Five years from now? Tom Batchelder returns to discuss the future of B2B sales, starting with a new concept: "screen trust"—the ability to create warmth and safety through a computer screen. Bill and Tom unpack why concise video communication is the new superpower, how AI slop makes authenticity more valuable, and why most professionals are sitting on a mountain of unused assets. The future isn't about more training—it's about coaching, leverage, and taking 100% responsibility.About Tom Batchelder: Tom is a sales coach based in Sausalito, California, known for his weekly "Tom's Tuesday Tips" videos on LinkedIn, https://linkedin.com/in/tombatchelder. He specializes in working with sales professionals, CEOs, and business owners who want to cut through the noise and get back to what actually works. Learn more at Selling180.com.12 Bold Moves - Audiobook: Want to break free and soar to new heights? "12 Bold Moves" the Audiobook, is your gateway to a fearless reinvention of self and unlocking unprecedented sales success. Get your FREE copy now at http://12boldmoves.com/audiobook.Have a question for Bill or a topic you'd like him to discuss in a future episode? Email him at listener@caskeytraining.com.Schedule a Call: If you'd like to learn more about how Bill can help you or your team reach your potential, schedule a call at http://scheduleacallwithcaskey.com.

Cracking Open with Molly Carroll
Serena & Lily Co-Founder Serena Dugan on Creativity, Courage, and What Matters Most

Cracking Open with Molly Carroll

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 54:10


As we approach our 100th episode, I've been revisiting a few conversations that have stayed with me long after the microphones were turned off.Bill Valentine's episode was re-released because of the way he shared heart-centered, real-life wisdom while facing the end of his life. And today, I'm re-releasing my conversation with Serena Dugan for a different—but equally powerful—reason.Over the years, people have stopped me on the streets of my hometown of Bend to tell me that Serena's words gave them the courage to finally write the book that had been living inside them… or to leave a corporate job and start a small design company to help people feel more alive in their homes.These two episodes remind us that our "cracking open" moments come in many forms. Sometimes they arrive through confronting mortality, and sometimes they arrive through choosing to trust our creativity and make brave, life-altering changes.Serena is a beacon of authenticity and creative courage. She is an artist and textile designer based in Sausalito, California. With a background in both psychology and fine art, Serena has spent over 20 years shaping her voice as a painter, product designer, and the Chief Creative Officer of Serena & Lily, the home and lifestyle brand she founded in 2004.In 2020, she launched Serena Dugan Studio, her namesake collection of fabrics and wallpapers. Her art-driven textiles draw inspiration from around the world—from the breezy jet-set spirit of Capri in the '50s, to South American basket-weaving traditions, to the colorful mid-century architecture of Mexico City. Most recently, Serena collaborated with Erik Lindstrom on a line of rugs inspired by her artwork.In our conversation, we explore what it really means to trust your creative instincts, make decisions from your inner knowing, release ego, and find your way forward through grief and loss. This episode is both grounded and expansive—a reminder that creativity lives within all of us when we remain open to change and willing to listen to ourselves.Serena also speaks honestly about the value of making mistakes, starting over, and remembering that our achievements do not define who we are. As she so beautifully shares:“At the end of my days, I'm not going to look back on Serena and Lily and think that is my greatest success. I'm not going to look back on my textile collection and say that is what I'm most proud of. At the end of the day, it's the people I'm surrounded by that give life meaning. The rest of this is just our path to love.”This conversation is a gentle but powerful reminder that our creative work, our businesses, and our accomplishments are simply vehicles. The true masterpiece is how we love and connect with others along the way.If you've been waiting for permission to start that project, make that change, or trust the creative voice that's been quietly calling you forward—let this episode be your catalyst.

The Bill Caskey Podcast: High Impact Sales Training for Sellers and Leaders
The Anxiety Epidemic in Sales: Why Going Back to Basics Beats Chasing Technology

The Bill Caskey Podcast: High Impact Sales Training for Sellers and Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 19:25


What's really happening inside sales organizations right now? According to Tom Batchelder—sales coach, painter, and Tuesday video creator—there's an anxiety epidemic running through companies that no amount of AI or automation can solve.In this candid conversation, Bill and Tom dissect the current state of sales coaching and what salespeople are actually dealing with beneath the surface. Tom shares what he's seeing: professionals anxious about getting attention, worried about world events, and frantically searching for the next technology to save them. But the real problem? They haven't mastered the basics.Tom breaks down the difference between clients who can admit they're anxious versus those who hide behind questions about technology and pipeline. He shares his "back to basics" framework that starts with calming down and focusing on what you can control.About Tom Batchelder: Tom is a sales coach based in Sausalito, California, known for his weekly "Tom's Tuesday Tips" videos on LinkedIn, https://linkedin.com/in/tombatchelder. He specializes in working with sales professionals, CEOs, and business owners who want to cut through the noise and get back to what actually works. Learn more at Selling180.com.This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Next week: What does the future hold for sales coaching and training?12 Bold Moves - Audiobook: Want to break free and soar to new heights? "12 Bold Moves" the Audiobook, is your gateway to a fearless reinvention of self and unlocking unprecedented sales success. Get your FREE copy now at http://12boldmoves.com/audiobook.Have a question for Bill or a topic you'd like him to discuss in a future episode? Email him at listener@caskeytraining.com.Schedule a Call: If you'd like to learn more about how Bill can help you or your team reach your potential, schedule a call at http://scheduleacallwithcaskey.com.

Tea with the Muse
Quantum Love - a new personal professional bridge from where I was to where I am going

Tea with the Muse

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 22:02


Stardust Bones 2025 - Teaching Painting from one of the last Intentional Creativity Certifications, this is the painting that sparked the change. This is my story in a single image with hundreds of stories within…Dear Ones, Today I'm reminded of a letter that I received in 2020 from our Elder Carmen Baraka. It was written to me and Jonathan, and here's one quote that I love. “To know you are between worlds, the I am that I am. I am most comfortable here in this place of giving and receiving. In this place of quantum identity where you find out and can feel this realm in a profound way. An actual view that we are all interconnected in alignment with the stars. When you can actually experience what you feel is your deepest truth. Hold it in your hand and have it be tangible. That is the gift. That is pure joy. That is the awakening.” Carmen Baraka. For those of you that don't know, Carmen was our indigenous elder within all of our communities. We got to guide ceremony together for over 10 years. She walked into her future in 2021 right before my mom, Caron McCloud So today, I'm signaling a change (breathing)And I want to begin with acknowledging that everyone in our community of Musea is a part of my life. MUSEA means many museums and many muses in the plural. MUSEA goes on. The Intentional Creativity Foundation, our 501c3, will continue with Musea. MUSEA is the greater community, a collective.My art studio, is just one MUSEA, albeit it's an important one. Yet I am taking my position as another artist in the lineage of Intentional Creativity Teachings, and I remain the Co-founder with Jonathan McCloud. Yet, it is essential for me at this time to curate my personal part of our work. Since 2008, the first legend, I've been bringing forth the lineage teachings as they came through. Nine certifications later, I am complete with that particular transmission with the last Legend and the last Color of Woman that I will personally lead. And all of that completes in March 2026 with our All Tribes Gathering, which is for Graduates and Guild members of the certifications.Legend was a significant course for me. Because before 2008, I had already created a million dollars worth of revenue with my paintings. I had galleries in San Francisco and Sausalito, Sonoma and Mendocino. I was living the life of a fine artist and having pretty incredible success, all things considered. But then it occurred to me….And I remember because I was with Mary MacDonald, it occurred to me that maybe what people wanted instead of my paintings, well not instead, but like more than my paintings, is to be able to paint their own. They were drawn to my images so powerfully, it was more than just about a painting.We took the huge leap and we decided to teach the first legend. Mary, my mother Caron, and my other mother Sue sat down at the table that's right in this room with me, that I call the Feast Table of Love. We sat down and we reverse engineered a way to make a painting. ALSO let it be known that it was Mary MacDonald that said - “Let's turn on the camera and see what she does”The rest is herstory.Because even though I had the opportunity to be trained in painting, we say Painting with a capital P, which is a more fine art way of painting, I did not take well to it. And Sue had to create what she called “a way of working” which is not, in her world, painting with a capital P.It's like making a way through for someone who really isn't able to follow the how to paint instructions. And so Legend was literally the reverse engineering of the 13 steps of how to make a painting, if you don't know how to paint, that Sue designed for me. And we labeled them and named them. And now we've taught it. literally to thousands and thousands and thousands of people and probably over 800 graduates who learned the 13 steps. And it literally still works to this day… and when I'm teaching paintings of the feminine form, I still use almost the exact formula because it's basically a build.My husband at the time, Isaiah, was so concerned that if I taught people my method, we would lose all of our money. And guess what? I thought we wouldn't. And guess what? We did. There was a moment at the completion of that marriage, actually, when we went to zero after creating so much abundance for ourselves and investing so heavily in community.It turns out Intentional Creativity and the feminine image is what women wanted. They wanted to paint their own image more than they wanted to purchase my paintings. I still sell paintings, by the way. I have lots available lol. But now thousands and thousands of people have their own images instead of mine. What an incredible journey. So it took a while to rebuild with this model. But at that moment, something happened… I moved out of the individual serving my own creative desire and I moved into this bigger framework of serving the community with the feminine image. There's so much behind why that matters, and why that's important and how we've had 40,000 years of images of the feminine and then the past 5,000 to 8,000 years intentional silencing and erasing of the feminine and her presence. When women reclaim the feminine image it is so huge, and to do that instead of my own paintings has been so powerful!!And it's also emotional because my style changed dramatically to reverse engineer it for others. I look at my paintings before I started teaching and I wonder where I'd be.. how I might have developed… a but I really did put my work in service to creation. I really did do the great work of the Ancestors. I really did bring through what my mothers taught me, and with the help of Mary MacDonald and Jennifer Owen and Elizabeth Gibbons in particular, brought forward Intentional Creativity at an all gorgeous level. I then taught it since 2008 until this year. I didn't expect to get so emotional. Tears flowing. So it is essential for me at this time to begin my own work with painting and writing. And it will still be in service to the community, but in a different way because it won't be certifications which require such a high level of integrity and management. The certifications will continue to be managed by the Intentional Creativity Foundation, our 501 c3. My own work begins nowand of course it's still connected with all of you. It's called the Stardust Lineage. It's the evolution of Cosmic Cowgirls, whose anniversary founding is today in 2004. I have no idea what my new work is going to be yet, and I suspect that the new work is the old work in different forms. Especially this year because I'm crossing a bridge of change and going one step at a time across that bridge. I'm not running across. I still have lots of work to do to complete, and it's utterly overwhelming to complete a legacy while you're alive. (More tears)Of course, whatever I do will be connected with MUSEA. Of course, whatever I do is coming from the Ancestors, and it's also my work now. Of course, Intentional Creativity will continue. That is my work and many of our work. But it's time for me, having delivered what feels like the great work of the ancestors, to now begin to reveal my own. The work started when they were living, but continues after. And so many of the teachings, they came through my “shiloh filter” but they weren't really from me. I could never just bring that out. I think of Carl Jung's Red Book where he said that there was more than enough material for one lifetime and that it was so much that it threatened to break him.In 1957, near the end of his life, Jung spoke about the Red Book and the process which yielded it; in that interview he stated:“The years… when I pursued the inner images, were the most important time of my life. Everything else is to be derived from this. It began at that time, and the later details hardly matter anymore. My entire life consisted in elaborating what had burst forth from the unconscious and flooded me like an enigmatic stream and threatened to break me. That was the stuff and material for more than only one life. Everything later was merely the outer classification, scientific elaboration, and the integration into life. But the numinous beginning, which contained everything, was then.”For me, there were moments when there was so much coming through, I was like how am I gonna get this all down in time??!!?? And I did it. And I did it with all of you who participated in the certification. I don't know what my work is going to mean from now on. I know that I had to do Path of Mystics, guiding women to develop their intuition and their spiritual gifts as a part of it. I have a teaching for healers and entrepreneurship. That's a part of it. I mean, I'm going to keep teaching because that's what I am. I'm just not going to do the certification. I'm also changing the name of the Sonoma property from MUSEA Center to Stardust Ranch. That's a part of it. Stardust Ranch is a MUSEA Center. It's just that holding and financing the entire container for the community isn't something I can physically and financially do anymore. I have to make it more personal to me and my work because most of the time, I'm there by myself. it's a huge space to be in, 6,500 square feet and it's a community space but the community is not there like except for events and that's like one or two times a month. So I have to make it my own somehow in order to continue. But we're still a MUSEA Center. All right, let me get through this. The truth is that my brain has been entirely occupied with the certifications and the structure of the community, aka the corporation, the legality, the paperwork. Oh my gosh, I have like four corporations. It's just insane. I want something much more simple for myself. And I haven't had the spaciousness to develop my own work. I really haven't. I haven't developed my own painting.There just wasn't enough hours and brains in the day. This work had to come through and I let it because this work was the work of this lifetime. It's work for these times. Intentional Creativity is what to do in times of chaos and suffering. It just is. It works. It helps every time.I believe in Intentional Creativity so powerfully… and I I don't regret it, although I have my moments. As most of you know, I didn't get to have children. I wanted to. And many miscarriages. And I think of that one child who kept trying to come through as an ancestor now, Her name is Musette. She's mine and Jonathan's love child. And the mother love that I had for that child, literally since the time I was born, I knew she was coming. That love went into this work. I gave the mother love I had into the community and this matriarchal space that we co-create.So I want you to know I'm not stepping out. I'm stepping in. But as the artist and as the author. Here I go. Oh, so slowly. Slowly. The reveal is almost suspenseful as my Soul is offering only one little glimmer at a time. And this is all I can take, really.Because I still have months and months of work and paperwork and emails to edit and pages to build to complete this cycle in a good way. As you likely know, some of you don't. My beautiful husband, Jonathan, and I, we completed our marriage at the end of last year, 12-31-2025. Our deep abiding friendship and connection is growing daily. And we've spent lots of time together over the past couple weeks. Including today, we're going to be together. We are teaching a new Apothecary based on his work called Chaos is the New Black. And the class is Apothecary, which was always his curriculum. But this one is going to be even more so rooted in his work. And I'm the backup singer on this one. On 12-12, the feast day of Our Lady, with the support of my CFO (Jen) and my best friend Amy Ahlers and Jonathan and Michelle Pappe and Ali Stoddard and many community members on so many levels, I moved to Sonoma Mountain. Sonoma Mountain is the birthplace of creation of the Coastal Miwok people and is in the glen called Glen Ellen. This is actually one of the places of my first significant trauma of being removed from my home because we were under threat because my family was protecting women. Interestingly enough, I had a space clearing person clear the ranch in another part of Sonoma County, like 20 minutes from here. And they said I was forcibly removed from that property in another lifetime. So I have this pattern of being removed against my will. And then the fires just perpetuated that.So I find it interesting that I'm back on the mountain to complete my life here. I pray I never have to move. And if I do, then I accept that. But I'm moving in as if I'm going to stay forever. There's a burnt ridge out my bedroom window and it reminds me that everything is temporary and I honor that…and so unless fire or flood make me move I'm hoping to stay here. I am grateful to have purchased a home with the generosity of the Ancestors who made it possible. Because I did not personally have enough to make it happen. But my Ancestors made an offering that's old, old, from my grandparents on my father's side. And I was able to purchase this home with the down payment. Humbled, grateful, in awe.Meanwhile, the world around us needs Intentional Creativity more than ever. And even with that need of the world, I need to find a way to myself, my original Legendary self.My first legend painting is coming true now. This is that place, and Stardust Ranch, is that ranch where my Legendary self works. So I will be in circle with all of you for the next 500 years. So please do not think I've gone anywhere. The Cura Council is the place where all the communities converge in ceremony.I'm not going anywhere. Quite the opposite. I am right here. with my quantum identity, emerging my Legendary Self. Stardust Lineage is the name for my personal work, but held within the greater framework of the Intentional Creativity Teaching. So you could just think of it as my MUSEA Center, called Stardust Ranch.My teachings are through the Stardust lineage. And anyone who works with me becomes a part of that. So this is a life…a story…a lineage to be continued. Big, big love. I just want to say that the biggest love I've ever experienced, what Carmen calls quantum love, which was the name of the subject line of that email, Quantum Love…Learning to love people that I've never met, learning to love you so much that I would actually stop my own art career and painting process in order to see if that's what you wanted. Loving you so much to give the mother love I had for my own baby to all of you. To Love you in that quantum way, meaning virtual, to reach people across the miles. I'll never forget the feeling on that first day that we Live streamed. He brought the technology. and I was able to reach you all. Not just through video. But through live transmission. Everything changed. That was in 2013. And amazingly. About nine months ago, I was brought in to be a speaker at a place called Edge City that was in Healdsburg, a pop-up. Literally my exact teaching spot to broadcast from was that exact building where Cosmic Cowgirls was and the exact spot where I first taught the very first live stream. You can't make this stuff up. You know what I mean? You just can't make it up. I have so many more things to say, but I'll keep saying them.That quantum love is the biggest experience that I've ever had in my lifetime, and I try to teach it to all of you. I think it's the key, actually, to our intuitive gifts and spiritual transmissions and businesses and even income and being able to create what you love with joy and service is this feeling of loving someone that you've never met. The first time I ever heard about it was reading in a book from Pema Chodron where she talked about the Bodhisattva, which is this unreasonable desire to end suffering. And in particular for people that you've never met. I'm not saying I'm a Bodhisattva or anything, but that feeling of loving you. It's huge. It's my biggest experience. It is quantum love and I can't recommend it enough. And I think I do see it all the time, because you fall in love with each other. And friendships happen when you've never even met. Sometimes at the Stardust Ranch, I get to see you meeting each other for the first time. And sometimes people come, like a new and special friend, my Star, who come and they say, I'm here for this. I'm part of this lineage. So my life continues in this curious and delightful way. Love is here. Relationship is here. Evolution is here. Sharing my new household with someone that I love is here. Healing is here. The ongoing story of the Stardust Lineage is right here as the sun comes up over the mountain and shines its light in my home. Breathing through this share, thank you for caring enough to listen and loving me in the quantum way that you do. Sue had a painting that said, I have loved you from my deepist heart. So dear ones, with the deepist heart love and stardust, I love you. I'm grateful for you. May our journey continue for generations to come. I'll be here.Will you?p.s. on the painting she spelled it, deepist. Get full access to Tea with the Muse at teawiththemuse.substack.com/subscribe

Raise the Vibe with Liz Podcast
Dr. Mary Sanders, Our Hidden Body Wisdom

Raise the Vibe with Liz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 73:55


With a wealth of experience as a self-employed Medical Intuitive and Chiropractor, Dr. Mary is deeply committed to guiding individuals on their journey of personal transformation. She focuses on helping people cultivate thriving health, happiness, and purpose through the powerful tools of energy medicine, spiritual embodiment, and meditation.Dr. Mary hosts the internationally acclaimed podcast Energy Medicine, which discusses everything related to aligning the mind, body, and spirit.Dr. Mary earned her doctorate in Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO. She completed her Certificate in Positive Psychology from the Wholebeing Institute in Lennox, MA, and studied under Dr. Tal Ben Shahar. In addition, she completed her Master's in Intuition Medicine® from the Academy of Intuition Medicine® in Sausalito, CA, and studied under Dr. Francesca McCartney. FB - https://www.facebook.com/dr.maryesandersIG - https://www.instagram.com/dr.maryesanders/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmaryesanders/Website - https://www.drmarysanders.com/Energy Medicine Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5ymiP83TP09OsTZI5cNXE3Free Meditation - https://www.drmarysanders.com/meditationsMore about Liz:Work- https://www.raisethevibewithliz.com/Radio Show- https://www.voiceofvashon.org/raise-the-vibePodcast- https://www.buzzsprout.com/958816Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/raisethevibewithlizInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/raisethevibewithliz/*** Support the show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/958816/supporthttps://paypal.me/LisbethPeterson?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USJoin The Community!

Big Conversations, Little Bar
J.R. Roberts | How A Shuttered Landmark Became Palm Springs' Thriving Community Stage

Big Conversations, Little Bar

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 69:00


From the coveted corner booth at Skip Paige's Little Bar in Palm Desert, Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans & Randy Florence turns to one of Palm Springs' biggest preservation wins: reopening the Plaza Theatre as a public venue. Architect, preservationist, and former city council member J.R. Roberts recounts how a shuttered landmark nearly became a gutted nightclub, then survived COVID uncertainty and post-pandemic construction inflation. He explains how a pivotal $5 million gift—and a promise that he'd “stay to the end”—reignited the effort, why contractor bids ballooned, and how the city's support helped bridge the gap. The hosts also dig into civic life, small-town politics, and why volunteering locally can change outcomes fast. Finally, Roberts shares how Oak View Group stepped in for programming and management, setting up the theatre for a steady stream of major acts, community events, and economic impact across the Coachella Valley. Along the way, expect laughs, stories, and a candid look at what it takes to save a landmark.Takeaways:The Plaza Theatre's comeback began when a proposed nightclub “gut job” raised preservation alarms.A small early fundraising push stalled during COVID—then the project rebounded dramatically afterward.A transformative $5 million commitment came with one condition: finish the mission, no matter what.Post-COVID construction costs and competitive bids drove the restoration budget far higher than expected.City support helped bridge the financing gap, with payback tied to cash plus economic/tax impacts.Oak View Group became a key partner, bringing resources, marketing reach, and operating expertise.Roberts' path from Sausalito to Palm Springs highlights how local politics can shape a city's character.The episode underscores a simple civic lesson: you can make a difference by showing up locally.#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #SkipsLittleBar #MutualBroadcastingSystem #CoachellaValleyResidents #SkipPaige #McCallumTheatre #SharonLawrence #JRRoberts #PlazaTheatre #PalmSprings #PalmSpringsPlazaTheatre #ArchitecturalPreservation #HistoricPreservation #ArchitecturalRestoration #OakViewGroup #AcrisureArena #HaroldMatzner #DavidLee

The Bay
For Marin County, Last Weekend's Floods Were a Wake-Up Call

The Bay

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 19:32


Last weekend's storms, coupled with king tides, caught Marin County cities like Corte Madera, Sausalito and San Rafael off guard. Floodwaters spilled over levees, covered bike trails, and surrounded homes and businesses. Nobody was seriously injured and the level of damage is still being assessed. But it's a wake-up call for residents, both in Marin County and across the Bay Area, about the risk of more flooding in our future. Links: Marin County Looked Like ‘a Lagoon' After King Tides, Heavy Rain | KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble
Snake Theater—Auto (1979)

Knox Bronson ~ Riding The Wild Bubble

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 8:54


One of the most amazing theatrical productions I've ever seen. Staged at an abandoned gas station in Sausalito in the summer of 1979. Links to videos at knoxbronson.com.

Storied: San Francisco
Lex Sloan, Henry S. Rosenthal, and The Roxie, Part 1 (S8E8)

Storied: San Francisco

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 24:29


When you tell friends you're going to see a movie at The Roxie, there's an almost palpable envy that sets in for them. In this episode, meet Lex Sloan and Henry S. Rosenthal. Lex is The Roxie's executive director and Henry is on its Board of Directors and the chair of the theater's capital campaign, which we'll get to. In the meantime, if you'd like to help keep a bona fide San Francisco landmark in its rightful home until the end of time (they'd sure love you to, and so would I), donate to the Forever Roxie fund here. We start with Henry, who lets us know that the "S" in his name stands for Sigmund. Henry was born in Cincinnati and had what he describes as an "idyllic childhood" there. He started going to music shows when he was 13, seeing bands like Iggy and the Stooges and MC5. After graduating from high school, he moved to San Francisco in 1973 to attend school at The New College of California. He was an early subscriber to Rolling Stone magazine, where he had seen a New College ad. That ad captivated young Henry's imagination. He visited the campus, which was in Sausalito at the time, after a road trip from Ohio to the West Coast. The school tried to get him to enroll right then, but Henry decided to go back home and finish high school first. Henry produced cable TV shows while in college. In a sense, it's what he's been doing ever since. When Henry moved to San Francisco, there were still operating movie palaces on Market. Before really making friends here, he'd spend a lot of time inside those theaters. It was the era of movies like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Enter the Dragon. He says it's difficult to put into words (it is), but San Francisco just grabbed him and never let go. Then we turn to Lex Sloan. Lex went to college in Bellingham, Washington, at the type of school that allows you to design your own degree, which she did. Lex got a bachelor's in "social change media," which is so on the nose, it tickles. Post-graduation, she went to what she calls "the middle of nowhere, Arizona," but that lasted all of seven or eight months. Looking for where to land next and being a spreadsheet nerd (like me), Lex made a list. And lo and behold, San Francisco checked the most boxes. She got a job in Redwood City, not knowing that that Peninsula town wasn't exactly The City. No matter—she landed. The job involved teaching video production at a community center. At first, she stayed in a hostel on Mission Street before finding a place all her own on Craigslist. That was 2005, and Lex hasn't looked back. We go back to Henry to hear the story of how The Roxie drew him in. Perhaps jokingly, he says he laments not visiting when The Roxie was a porn theater. Henry doesn't recall his actual first visit, but says he's been a regular since first learning about the place. He knew Bill Banning, who created Roxie Releases, the organization's distribution operation. (Rivers and Tides, the documentary about artist Andy Goldsworthy, is among their releases.) Banning and he were friends for a while. Their kids went to school together. Their lives kept intertwining, including at film festivals. When The Roxie transitioned to a nonprofit and created a board, folks like Bill invited Henry to join it. He politely refused … until the theater was on firmer ground financially. And once it was, he was in. Henry's goal in joining The Roxie board was singular, he says: To help the organization buy the building where the theater sits. Lex does remember her first time at The Roxie. After she landed in The City, she sought work on local film crews. She found a crew and their film (Getting Off) premiered at The Roxie during Frameline. Because she was "only" a production assistant, she wasn't comped a ticket. Lex remembers showing up and seeing a rather long and daunting line to get in. But! That line was filled with her people. She calls that screening "magical" and "electrifying." Over the years, she came back time and again, for one-off movies as well as for film festivals. When Lex worked for Frameline, one of her jobs was carrying film prints into the projection booth at The Roxie and other theaters. Fast-forward to 10 years or so ago, when Lex became operations director at The Roxie. We then turn to the history of The Roxie, with Lex as our tour guide. The space where the theater sits today was built to be just that—a movie theater. It wasn't converted at any point from something else to become a place where folks watch movies. The folks who run the theater today have discovered and held onto the original blueprints from 1913. Its first name was The Poppy Theater. Then it was The 16th Street. Then The New 16th Street, The Gaiety, The Rex, and finally, in the early 1930s, The Roxie. That oh-so-recognizable marquee came to The Mission from an auto dealership in Oakland aboard a barge that traveled across The Bay. A lot of the history of The Roxie before the Seventies is not well-known. But, after becoming The Roxie, it was first a German-language cinema (concessions at the time were German candies). Thanks to some projectionist's notes they've found, they know that in the Fifties, it became a variety space of sorts. In the late Sixties/early Seventies, it was an XXX theater, as mentioned in Henry's story earlier. In those days, a turnstile out front kept underage folks and those who didn't pay out (or did it?). In 1976 or '77, a group of local artists took over. That group changed a lot of things. It became more of an arthouse cinema, as it remains to this day. The folks who ran the place put people before profits. Midnight movies became a thing The Roxie was known for. Check back Thursday for Part 2 with Lex and Henry. We recorded this podcast at The Roxie in The Mission in October 2025. Photography by Jeff Hunt

The Drama Book Show!
A Conversation with David Adjmi and Kenneth Lonergan

The Drama Book Show!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 81:25


In this episode, Kenneth Lonergan moderates a conversation about Stereophonic, David Adjmi's Tony Award-winning play. Set in mid-1970s Sausalito, the story takes us inside a recording studio where a rock band on the brink of superstardom struggles to create their sophomore album. Fueled by booze, sleep deprivation, and a giant bag of cocaine, the band's relationships are pushed to the breaking point as a process meant to last weeks stretches indefinitely. With original songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, Adjmi's epic play offers an electrifying portrait of creative tension, division, and the pursuit of a masterpiece. David Adjmi's other works include Stunning, Marie Antoinette, 3C, Elective Affinities, and The Evildoers. He is a Guggenheim Fellow, Whiting Writers' Award recipient, and Steinberg Playwright Award winner, and his memoir Lot Six was published by HarperCollins. Kenneth Lonergan, celebrated as a playwright and filmmaker, co-wrote Gangs of New York and wrote and directed You Can Count on Me, Margaret, and Manchester by the Sea, for which he won the Academy Award and BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay. Lonergan's best-known plays include This Is Our Youth, Lobby Hero, and The Waverly Gallery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Painful Lessons
Malik Pointer: Growing Up Famous, Surviving Addiction & Finding Sobriety

Painful Lessons

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 75:35


Growing up surrounded by The Pointer Sisters, The Temptations, Prince, and rock-and-roll excess, Malik Pointer lived a life most people only hear whispered about. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Painful Lessons Podcast: Punk Rock Sober, Malik opens up about childhood addiction, music royalty, extreme trauma, growing up in Sausalito and Marin's bohemian chaos, witnessing the dark side of fame, and how sobriety finally saved his life.From freebasing at 12 to hanging backstage with legends… to trauma within the Black Panther movement… to navigating privilege, identity, and generational addiction — Malik's story is one of the most shocking, heartfelt, and beautifully human conversations we've ever recorded.If you're interested in stories about recovery, music history, addiction, fame, or the raw unfiltered truth, this is an episode you won't forget.Subscribe for more Painful Lessons with people who have lived real lives and found their way back.

Page One Podcast
EP. 56: ALWAYS NOVEMBER

Page One Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 43:36


The Page One Podcast, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest author:Arik Hously has served the Napa Valley community for more than 30 years, operating grocery stores, a winery and an Italian restaurant. An ardent soccer fan and former coach, Housley owns the men's and women's Napa Valley 1839 FC soccer teams. He and his family founded Alaina's Voice Foundation, in honor of their late daughter, to support education, music and mental health initiatives in Napa Valley. As a national speaker, Housley inspires others to “be the positive change” and cultivate compassion and strength in the face of adversity. You can find him at arikhousley.com, IG @arikjih8 and Substack @arikhousley.       About the host:Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup that built an AI book discovery platform with a grant from the National Science Foundation. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. Her latest book, Rose Girl: A Story of Resilience and Rumi, a medieval, mystical thriller was awarded a Kirkus (starred) review and named Editors Choice from the Historical Novel Society. Holly lives on a houseboat near the Golden Gate Bridge with her daughter and Labrador retriever, and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, swimming and pretending to surf. To learn more about her books and writing coaching services, please visit her at hollylynnpayne.com  and subscribe to her FREE weekly mini-masterclass, Power of Page One, a FREE newsletter on Substack, offering insights on becoming a better storyteller and tips on hooking readers from page one! (And bonus: discover some great new books!)Tune in and reach out:If you're an aspiring writer or a book lover, this episode of Page One offers a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice. I offer these conversations as a testament to the magic that happens when master storytellers share their secrets and experiences. We hope you are inspired to tune into the full episode for more insights. Keep writing, keep reading, and remember—the world needs your stories. If I can help you tell your own story, or help improve your first page, please reach out @hollylynnpayne or visithollylynnpayne.com. You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes. If you're interested in getting writing tips and the latest podcast episode updates with the world's beloved master storytellers, please sign up for my very short monthly newsletter at hollylynnpayne.com and follow me @hollylynnpayne on Instagram, Twitter, Goodreads, and Facebook. Your email address is always private and you can always unsubscribe anytime. The Page One Podcast is created on a houseboat in Sausalito, California, is a labor of love in service to writers and book lovers. My intention is to inspire, educate and celebrate. Thank you for being a part of my creative community! Be well and keep reading,Holly@hollylynnpayne on IG Thank you for listening to the Page One Podcast! I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I loved hosting, producing, and editing it. If you liked it too, here are three ways to share the love:Please share it on social and tag @hollylynnpayne.Leave a review on your favorite podcast players. Tell your friends. Please keep in touch by signing up to receive my Substack newsletter with the latest episodes each month. Delivered to your inbox with a smile. You can contact me at @hollylynnpayne on IG or send me a message on my website, hollylynnpayne.com.For the love of books and writers,Holly Lynn Payne@hollylynnpaynehost, author, writing coachwww.hollylynnpayne.com

The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere Podcast

Frank and Mere reminisce about Member's Appreciaition Week fun and Echelon Sweatsgiving classes.Frank explains how 18 miles is "an easy run" and Mere explains anatomy of the bicyclists of Sausalito with appropriate hand motions much to Frank's delight. See the video evidence on our Instagram page!

Off The Lip Radio Show
OTL#1049 - Janelle Kellman

Off The Lip Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025


Janelle Kellman former Mayor od Sausalito and who is now in the running for Lieutenant Governor of California

Page One Podcast
EP. 55: TAKE BACK THE MAGIC

Page One Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 47:25


The Page One Podcast, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest author:In addition to being the author of The Way of The Rose,  which she spoke about with her co-author and husband Clark Strand on Ep. 49 of the Page One Podcast, Perdita Finn is the author of several children's books and middle grade novels, including the Time Flyers series for Scholastic Books, My Little Pony Books, among many others and has worked as ghostwriter, book doctor, copy editor and writing teacher. Perdita Finna also has done extensive study with Zen masters, priests, and healers, and apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. She currently leads popular workshops on Collaborating with the Other Side, in which participants are empowered to activate the magic in their own lives with the help of their ancestors. She lives with her husband in the Catskill Mountains of New York.About the host:Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup that built an AI book discovery platform with a grant from the National Science Foundation. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. Her latest book, Rose Girl: A Story of Resilience and Rumi, a medieval, mystical thriller was awarded a Kirkus (starred) review and named Editors Choice from the Historical Novel Society. Holly lives on a houseboat near the Golden Gate Bridge with her daughter and Labrador retriever, and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, swimming and pretending to surf. To learn more about her books and writing coaching services, please visit her at hollylynnpayne.com  and subscribe to her FREE weekly mini-masterclass, Power of Page One, a FREE newsletter on Substack, offering insights on becoming a better storyteller and tips on hooking readers from page one! (And bonus: discover some great new books!)Tune in and reach out:If you're an aspiring writer or a book lover, this episode of Page One offers a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice. I offer these conversations as a testament to the magic that happens when master storytellers share their secrets and experiences. We hope you are inspired to tune into the full episode for more insights. Keep writing, keep reading, and remember—the world needs your stories. If I can help you tell your own story, or help improve your first page, please reach out @hollylynnpayne or visithollylynnpayne.com. You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes. If you're interested in getting writing tips and the latest podcast episode updates with the world's beloved master storytellers, please sign up for my very short monthly newsletter at hollylynnpayne.com and follow me @hollylynnpayne on Instagram, Twitter, Goodreads, and Facebook. Your email address is always private and you can always unsubscribe anytime. The Page One Podcast is created on a houseboat in Sausalito, California, is a labor of love in service to writers and book lovers. My intention is to inspire, educate and celebrate. Thank you for being a part of my creative community! Be well and keep reading,Holly@hollylynnpayne on IG Thank you for listening to the Page One Podcast! I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I loved hosting, producing, and editing it. If you liked it too, here are three ways to share the love:Please share it on social and tag @hollylynnpayne.Leave a review on your favorite podcast players. Tell your friends. Please keep in touch by signing up to receive my Substack newsletter with the latest episodes each month. Delivered to your inbox with a smile. You can contact me at @hollylynnpayne on IG or send me a message on my website, hollylynnpayne.com.For the love of books and writers,Holly Lynn Payne@hollylynnpaynehost, author, writing coachwww.hollylynnpayne.com

The Pyllars Podcast with Dylan Bowman
ANNOUNCING: The Big Alta 100k

The Pyllars Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 23:56


In this episode, we announce the inaugural running of The Big Alta 100k!     Beginning in Sausalito, CA directly beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, runners will head north on a point to point course, along the coast, tagging Mt. Tam and Big Rock Ridge, before finishing in Marinwood, CA.   The course is 61 miles with 13k' of climbing traversing the entirety of Marin county from south to north on beautiful NorCal trails. The Big Alta 100k will happen alongside our existing 50k and 28k races, extending the event into a three day trail running festival March 20-22nd 2026.  Registration for all three events will open at 6am PST, Oct 14th on Ultrasignup and you can find more info on our website.   Our guest is Jeremy Long, the Founder/Owner of Daybreak Racing, a premier trail event company based in Portland, OR. Daybreak and Freetrail co-produce both The Big Alta and Gorge Waterfalls.   The Big Alta 100k Course   Register for The Big Alta   Register for Gorge Waterfalls

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Lead From Within
127. Listening To Your Inner Wisdom To Define Success with guest Ingrid Hu Dahl

Lead From Within

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 51:29


In this episode, I talk to Ingrid Hu Dahl about embracing an authentic approach to life and leadership. Following our path and listening to the inner wisdom can help to redefine success and transform your life.  Introduction Ingrid is a TEDx speaker, former corporate leader at Meta, Capital One and Gap and the founder of a coaching and consulting business dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders. With over two decades of experience in learning and development — including as a former adjunct professor at Rutgers University — she specializes in leadership, inclusion, and belonging. Her diverse client base spans startup founders, senior executives, and individuals looking to accelerate their purpose and impact. Ingrid serves on the advisory board of the Institute for Women's Leadership at Rutgers University, collaborates with women-founded organizations like Team Level Partners and Skye Coaching, and is a founding member of the Willie Mae Rock Camp in Brooklyn. A lifelong advocate for amplifying underrepresented voices, Ingrid has performed in touring bands and written, directed, and filmed two short films exploring identity, representation, and the mixed-race experience. Through her work, she shares stories of living in the in-between with curiosity and empathy, fostering deeper connections and cross-cultural understanding. Ingrid lives in Sausalito, California, with her wife, Courtney, and their dog, Palo Santo. Resources mentioned in this episode Follow Ingrid: Website: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Instagram: HERE Ingrid's Book: HERE   Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I'd love to hear from you. Even better, share it with a friend or colleague and turn on the notifications so that you never miss an episode. It really helps the podcast gain more listeners so that we can grow our Lead From Within community. Thanks everyone! Keep reaching for your highest branch! Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.  It is greatly appreciated!  

Farm City Newsday by AgNet West
Shannon Douglass Doubles Down on Prop 50 Opposition

Farm City Newsday by AgNet West

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 48:05


The October 8 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured another powerful conversation with Shannon Douglass, president of the California Farm Bureau, who returned to the show to sound the alarm about Proposition 50 and its potential consequences for rural California . Douglass explained that Prop 50 would suspend California's Independent Redistricting Commission, a system created to ensure fair representation by keeping communities intact. “This commission takes in tens of thousands of public comments and really listens to communities of interest,” Douglass said. Under Prop 50, however, politicians would regain control of the process and could redraw districts behind closed doors, leaving rural communities with little to no voice. She highlighted one proposed district as an example of the absurdity: Alturas in Modoc County being lumped in with Sausalito in Marin County. With vastly different economies, incomes, and priorities, such pairings would dilute rural representation and shift political power further toward urban centers. “This isn't about Democrats or Republicans — it's about ensuring agriculture and rural voices continue to have a seat at the table,” Douglass stressed. Douglass also reminded listeners that agriculture already faces enormous challenges: Regulatory costs have increased nearly 1,400% in the past 20 years. California has lost 20% of its family farms in the last decade. Farmers are struggling with water shortages, labor issues, and global trade pressures. Losing rural representation, she argued, would only make those problems worse. Without strong farm voices in Sacramento and Washington, issues like the Farm Bill, forest management, and water storage could slip further down the priority list. Douglass urged voters not only to vote “No” on Prop 50 but also to spread the word. “When that ballot arrives in your mailbox, don't let it sit on the pile. Open it, fill it out, and vote no,” she said. She called on farmers and allies to share the message with neighbors and friends, emphasizing that the outcome will likely be close. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill underscored Douglass's message, reminding listeners that California agriculture is a $60 billion industry that sustains jobs from the farm to the ports. “Food security is national security,” McGill added, noting that farmers cannot afford to lose more ground in representation. Hear Shannon Douglass's full interview on the AgNet News Hour, by clicking the player below or on your favorite podcast app.

In The Den with Mama Dragons
A Memoir on Queer Resilience

In The Den with Mama Dragons

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 60:00 Transcription Available


Send us a textToday In the Den, we're diving into a conversation at the intersection of identity, belonging, and storytelling. Our guest, Ingrid Hu Dahl, is a writer, speaker, and leadership coach whose work explores the layers of what it means to be both mixed race, queer and finding feminism. Ingrid is the author of the newly released memoir Sun Shining on Morning Snow, a powerful and intimate exploration of identity, grief, resilience, and transformation.Special Guest: Ingrid Hu DahlIngrid Hu Dahl is an author, speaker, and leadership coach. She is the founder of a coaching and consulting business dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders. With over two decades of experience in learning and development, she brings her expertise to a wide range of industries, from corporate and media to nonprofit and social justice organizations. A TEDx speaker and a founding member of the Willie Mae Rock Camp in Brooklyn, Ingrid has a lifelong passion for amplifying underrepresented voices. She has written, filmed, and directed two short films exploring identity, representation, and the mixed-race experience. She has toured in multiple rock bands, playing bass, guitar, synth, drums and singing. Ingrid is certified by the International Coaching Federation and the Center for Creative Leadership. She is a global lecturer and speaker, and an advisory board member for the Institute for Women's Leadership at Rutgers University. She lives in Sausalito, California, with her wife, Courtney, and their dog, Palo Santo.Links from the Show:Ingrid's website: www.IngridHuDahl.com Buy Ingrid's book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/sun-shining-on-morning-snow-a-memoir-of-identity-loss-and-living-boldly-ingrid-hu-dahl/22618239?ean=9781774586174&next=tSun Shining on Morning Snow website: www.SunShiningonMorningSnow.com Find Ingrid on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ingridhudahl/ Find Ingrid on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridhudahl/Sun Shining on Morning Snow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunshiningonmorningsnowJoin Mama Dragons today: www.mamadragons.orgIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at www.mamadragons.org.  Support the showConnect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Farm City Newsday by AgNet West
California Farm Bureau's Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming

Farm City Newsday by AgNet West

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 48:05


The September 26 edition of the AgNet News Hour closed out the week with one of the state's most important agricultural voices. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Shannon Douglas, president of the California Farm Bureau, for a wide-ranging conversation on water, regulation, trade, and the survival of California's family farms. Douglas, a former FFA member and now a proud “FFA mom,” shared her passion for youth in agriculture. She reminded listeners that FFA isn't just for farm kids — it can spark careers in science, technology, and leadership for students from all backgrounds. “We have tremendous career opportunities in agriculture,” she said, pointing to data showing over four jobs per crop science graduate in California. On policy, Douglas highlighted three critical issues she and her team took to Washington, D.C.: Labor and Immigration – Farmers can't function without a reliable, respected workforce. Trade – California's high-quality specialty crops depend on international markets. The Farm Bill – Current versions overlook specialty crops and need to better support healthy food programs. She also raised alarm over Proposition 50, which she called a “surprise challenge” for farmers. By reshaping district maps in a gerrymandered way, rural representation could be severely weakened. One proposal would lump Modoc County in with Sausalito, a pairing Douglas called absurd. She stressed that rural voices must be preserved in California's political process. Perhaps the most staggering statistic Douglas shared: in the last 15 years, California farmers have seen regulatory costs increase by nearly 1,400%. That crushing burden has contributed to a 20% loss of family farms in just the past decade. “These are small farms, family farms — and we don't want to see this loss continue,” she warned. Despite the challenges, Douglas struck an optimistic tone. She pointed to innovation, automation, and the grit of California's multi-generation farmers as reasons for hope. She also encouraged more farmers to get involved in Farm Bureau, which represents 26,000 members across 54 counties, and to attend the Annual Meeting in December with its theme: Strong Roots, Bright Future. For Papagni and McGill, Douglas' leadership was clear: she's the right person to carry California's farmer stories into the halls of power. Listen to the full conversation with Shannon Douglas on the AgNet News Hour by clicking below, or on your favorite podcast a

所建所闻
58: Observer | 罗曼蒂克消亡史:那些关掉的街边小店

所建所闻

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 76:55


简介: 这期节目,我和两位常常一起压马路、喝小酒的老朋友,聊了聊那些我们深爱却因各种原因关掉的上海街边小店。我们分享了它们带给我们的乐趣,也探讨了关店背后的经营压力、消费习惯的转变,以及外卖补贴大战对线下餐饮的冲击。 不同于商场的标准化,这些小店有各自的性格,承载着人与人之间的互动、社区的记忆和城市的温度。但随着它们逐渐被连锁与线上品牌取代,那些多元和活力也很难再复活了。 嘉宾: 夏瑶:猫咪便秘养护专家,转不了行的景观事务所牛马老板 尤扬:朋友圈里的羊肉烹饪专家,也没转太远的城市更新运营商 https://cdnv2.ruguoapp.com/Fg15FcWL2iJwNZWOOBXRFObMGlrnv3.heic?imageMogr2/auto-orient/heic-exif/1/format/jpeg/thumbnail/3000000@ 图为曾经常去的乌鲁木齐中路的 Hidden Track 话题: 街区生态与变化:武康路、安福路的景区化;巨鹿路从餐饮到零售的转型。 经营困境:租金上涨 vs 消费降级;翻台率、客群定位与定价策略;“早C晚A”的空间悖论。 平台冲击:外卖补贴战对线下餐饮的影响;综艺“一饭封神”经营战中1块钱卖东西是行不通的。 城市更新:动迁与整治对街边店的影响;“拆墙补洞”运动。 设计与情绪:从室内设计到氛围设计,从空间网红化到商品网红化;通过设计打造情绪体验。 消费习惯:南北方街道活力差异;消费倾向与家庭结构的关系。 城市的多元性:街边小店所体现的包容与多样。 下面两组照片是同个位置前后的店铺对比: 长乐路/襄阳北路的一家店铺: 前:波奇饭 | 摄影:松恺 https://cdnv2.ruguoapp.com/Fpm6UNUaC_J0NXbk2MF0ReUhqGGnv3.jpg 后:兄弟烧烤 https://cdnv2.ruguoapp.com/Fg2iyEV7h9o57vxXm0dNrRQJWw-Bv3.jpg 番禺路/法华镇路的一家店铺: 前:小酒馆 https://cdnv2.ruguoapp.com/FpbCxzaKchlwd_QrWVHhCYwXu5Fmv3.jpg 后:棒约翰 https://cdnv2.ruguoapp.com/FpmykAVD6d-9Cwgr3dJcFHvivMuDv3.jpg 另外提到的艾米的卧室 https://cdnv2.ruguoapp.com/FnwYseo82NdLyyfdmcTG191Ga29Bv3.jpg 提到的店铺: Bread etc. | 早午餐(关店一个多月后重生) Al's Diner | 早午餐(关店) ABA 糟糕艺术家 | 酒吧(经营中) M2F | 咖啡(经营中) Hidden Track | 咖啡(关店) 十二席 | 餐厅(经营中) 三佰杯 | 餐厅(经营中) The Union Trading Company(经营中) SULTAN | 土耳其餐厅(经营中) Boxing Cat | 啤酒(关店) 神经龙/原 Shanghai Brewery(关店) 玖酱 | 餐厅(关店) 233商店 | 啤酒(经营中) Urban Soup(在陕西北路重开,依然是沿街店) 红猪卤肉饭(从街铺搬入百联徐汇地下一层) iapm 南侧的小卖部(关闭) 博多新记(仅保留外卖业务,还在寻址) 香港莲香楼(2024年重开) 相关链接: 美国加州小城 Sausalito有政策是政府产权的物业在租赁时要更多考虑社区和公众利益 (https://www.positivepeopleforsausalito.com/blog/-update-on-sausalitos-business-scene) 漫画/动画《食戟之灵》 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzQmEFW6fVU) 葡萄牙波尔图的菜市场 Mercado do Bolhao 在更新后给原租户较低租金吸引他们回来 (https://www.metalocus.es/en/news/making-city-mercado-do-bolhao-renovation-nuno-valentim) 更新前 https://walkinporto.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/imagem_campanha_guia_gratis_bolhao_1200_630.jpg 更新后 https://imagens.publico.pt/imagens.aspx/1788126?tp=UH&db=IMAGENS&type=JPG 片尾曲: The Evening Primrose -The Shanghai Restoration Project & Zhang Le. 《夜来香》上海复兴方案 x 张乐 收听方式: 推荐在泛用性播客客户端中搜索「所建所闻」订阅之后收听。 苹果手机推荐使用Podcasts、Overcast、Castro 安卓手机推荐使用AntennaPod、Pocket Casts、Castbox 此外还可以在「小宇宙」及Spotify上收听。 联系方式: 网站:www.architalk.xyz 邮箱:hi@architalk.xyz 新浪微博:所建所闻 (https://m.weibo.cn/profile/6895347942) Twitter:ArchiTalkXYZ (https://twitter.com/ArchiTalkXYZ) Instagram:architalk.xyz (https://www.instagram.com/architalk.xyz/) Special Guests: 夏瑶 and 尤扬.

Rock & Roll Nightmares
Martin Porter and David Goggin: Authors, "Buzz Me In: Inside the Record Plant Studios" Book

Rock & Roll Nightmares

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 34:41


Authors Martin Porter and David Goggin (aka Mr. Bonzai) join the podcast to unpack their collaborative book, “Buzz Me In: Inside the Record Plant Studios.” Staci spotlights the book's expansive deep dive into the storied studios that shaped so many iconic 1970s rock albums. With locations in New York, Los Angeles, and Sausalito—and a legendary fleet of remote recording trucks—Record Plant's influence spanned every corner of the music world, and Porter and Goggin share the stories behind it.

StaR Coach Show
455: Empowering Voices: Inclusive Coaching and Leadership with Ingrid Hu Dahl

StaR Coach Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 38:19


It is critical that we, as coaches, strive for cultural awareness in our work. One of the most important aspects of coaching is the richness of our differences and perspectives, and often, the voices that are heard the least are those that can teach us the most—if we only listen. We are exploring this important topic in today's episode. Ingrid Hu Dahl is an author, speaker, and leadership coach. She has written, filmed, and directed two short films exploring identity, representation, and the mixed-race experience. Her advocacy for underrepresented voices and the importance of inclusive coaching are at the heart of her memoir, Sun Shining on Morning Snow, which focuses on leadership, coaching, and personal connection. Ingrid is a TEDx speaker and the founder of a coaching and consulting business for emerging leaders. Inspired by her mother's passing, her work emphasized the need for coaches to create space for clients' experiences, challenge biases, and promote curiosity in conversations while encouraging individuals to reclaim their power and live authentically. Certified by the International Coach Federation and the Center for Creative Leadership, Ingrid's body of work is centered on connection, kindness, and inclusivity. She lives in Sausalito, CA, with her wife and their dog. Show Highlights:The book-writing journey for IngridThe traumatic impetus for her next steps was the loss of her mom to cancer.Holding space for your unique story and experiencesIngrid's path to advocacy for underrepresented voicesUsing curiosity over judgment and assumptionsThe dangers of “righteousness”Ingrid's tips for coaching for inclusion: slow down, start with the basics, and listen to understandOperating within a social system of power and oppressionReclaiming your personal powerIngrid's key takeaway: “You have one life to live, so choose your truth and live it fully.”Resources:Connect with Ingrid Hu Dahl: Website, Instagram, and Sun Shining on Morning Snow book Connect with Meg:ENROLLING NOW FOR THE FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in September. Click here!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what's available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT.

Page One Podcast
Ep. 54: POP1_Plainsong

Page One Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 29:50


Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the hosts:Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup built to help authors succeed. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. As an author and writing coach, she knows that the first page of any book has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. So she thought to ask your favorite master storytellers how they do their magic to hook you. Holly lives in Marin County with her family and two Labrador retrievers, and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, swimming and pretending to surf. To learn more about her books and writing coaching services, please follow her on IG + X @hollylynnpayne or visit hollylynnpayne.com.Nina Schuyler's short story collection, In This Ravishing World, won the W.S. Porter Prize and the Prism Prize for Climate Literature and was published in July 2024. Her novel, Afterword, won the 2024 PenCraft Book of the Year in Fiction, the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award for Science Fiction and Literary, and the PenCraft Spring Seasonal Book Award for Literary and Science Fiction. Her novel, The Translator, was shortlisted for the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing and won the Next Generation Indie Book Award for General Fiction. Her novel, The Painting, was shortlisted for the Northern California Book Award. Her short stories have been published by Zyzzyva, Chicago Quarterly Review, Fugue, Nashville Review, and elsewhere, and have been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net. The first edition of How to Write Stunning Sentences was a Small Press Distribution bestseller. She teaches creative writing for Stanford Continuing Studies, the independent bookstore, Book Passage, and she runs the popular Stunning Sentences Substack.Tune in and reach out:If you're an aspiring writer or a book lover, this episode of Page One offers a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice. I offer these conversations as a testament to the magic that happens when master storytellers share their secrets and experiences. We hope you are inspired to tune into the full episode for more insights. Keep writing, keep reading, and remember—the world needs your stories. If I can help you tell your own story, or help improve your first page, please reach out @hollylynnpayne or visit hollylynnpayne.com.You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes. If you're interested in getting writing tips and the latest podcast episode updates with the world's beloved master storytellers, please sign up for my new Substack newsletter, Power of Page One. You can also learn more about me at hollylynnpayne.com and follow me @hollylynnpayne on Instagram, Twitter, Goodreads, and Facebook. Your email address is always private and you can always unsubscribe anytime! The Page One Podcast is created on a houseboat in Sausalito, California and is a labor of love in service to writers and book lovers. My intention is to inspire, educate and celebrate. Be well and keep reading, and please join us at POP1, The Power of Page One.  Thank you for being a part of my creative community on Substack! In service,Holly Thank you for listening to the Page One Podcast! I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I loved hosting, producing, and editing it. If you liked it too, here are three ways to share the love:Please share it on social and tag @hollylynnpayne.Leave a review on your favorite podcast players. Tell your friends. Please keep in touch by signing up to receive my Substack newsletter with the latest episodes each month. Delivered to your inbox with a smile. You can contact me at @hollylynnpayne on IG or send me a message on my website, hollylynnpayne.com.For the love of books and writers,Holly Lynn Payne@hollylynnpaynehost, author, writing coachwww.hollylynnpayne.com

The Metallica Report
Episode 104: Jason Newsted on The Load Era

The Metallica Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 23:03


This week on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée hear from Jason Newsted, who brings his trademark honesty and enthusiasm to a chat about Metallica's Load era. Enjoy his unique perspective on the band's adventures in Tuktoyaktuk, the Sausalito recording sessions, and preparing for the rigors of Poor Touring Me. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music OverLoad in The Metallica Black Box: metallica.com/museum Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meditation Podcast
Dr Mary Sanders on Unlocking Your INTUITION for a Happier Life

Meditation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 35:42


Dr. Mary Sanders focuses on helping people cultivate thriving health, happiness, and purpose through the powerful tools of energy medicine, spiritual embodiment, and meditation.#energymedicine #spiritual #meditation About my Guest Dr. Mary Sanders:With a wealth of experience as a self-employed businesswoman and consultant, Dr. Mary is deeply committed to guiding individuals on their journey of personal transformation. She focuses on helping people cultivate thriving health, happiness, and purpose through the powerful tools of energy medicine, spiritual embodiment, and meditation.Dr. Mary hosts the internationally acclaimed podcast Energy Medicine, which discusses everything related to aligning the mind, body, and spirit.Dr. Mary earned her doctorate in Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO. She completed her Certificate in Positive Psychology from the Wholebeing Institute in Lennox, MA, and studied under Dr. Tal Ben Shahar. In addition, she completed her Master's in Intuition Medicine® from the Academy of Intuition Medicine® in Sausalito, CA, and studied under Dr. Francesca McCartney.What we Discussed: 00:10 Who is Dr. Mary Sanders00:50 Her Background and Sacred Place02:20 Her Journey to her Healing Practice08:20 Her Meditation daily Practice10:45 How to clear the Pinneal Gland from Flouride 13:00 Knowing when you are out of Flow with Chakras15:00 Using Different Crystals to heal your body16:20 The Benefits of Grounding17:20 Breathwork for your Body19:50 Her Podcast Energy Medicine21:00 Master's in Intuition Medicine®25:50 When I did not listen to my Intuition27:10 Positive Psychology in todays times30:00 We have different ways to Heal Ourself32:20 Aviva and what the company does---How to Contact Dr. Mary SandersWebsite https://www.drmarysanders.com/FB https://www.facebook.com/dr.maryesandersIG https://www.instagram.com/dr.maryesanders/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmaryesanders/https://www.drmarysanders.com/meditations------------------All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠___________________

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
Why do walruses look so weird?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 10:51 Transcription Available


Why do walrus look the way they do? Why do they have such long tusks? Do they have other teeth? Do walruses migrate? We learn all about these majestic giants with Adam Ratner of the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California.Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript 

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
What's a seal? What's a sea lion?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 28:44 Transcription Available


What's the difference between seals and sea lions? Do seals bark? Are they gray? Do harbor seals live in snowy regions? Why do sea lions eat fish? Why do sea lions fight each other? Seals and sea lions are pinnipeds, fin-footed marine mammals, and we're learning all about them today with a visit to the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California, where marine biologist Adam Ratner answers all your pinniped questions!Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | TranscriptYou can watch the sea lions at San Francisco's Pier 39 no matter where you live by checking out the live stream at pier39.com/sealions!

Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes
#1506 Sausalito Surprise

Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 86:14


Michelle, now 62 and three decades into her type 1 journey, gets candid about balancing blood sugars, kids, and the fallout of a tough divorce while still finding her footing. Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Touched By Type 1 Tandem Mobi ** twiist AID System CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Dexcom G7 Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Get your supplies from US MED  or call 888-721-1514 Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) JUICE CRUISE 2025 Blue Circle Health Drink AG1.com/Juicebox Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth  Take the T1DExchange survey Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! *The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.  ** t:slim X2 or Tandem Mobi w/ Control-IQ+ technology (7.9 or newer). RX ONLY. Indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 2 years and older. BOXED WARNING:Control-IQ+ technology should not be used by people under age 2, or who use less than 5 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 20 lbs. Safety info: tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.  If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find it!

Get Rich Education
549: Who You Are vs. Who You Could Be with Loral Langemeier

Get Rich Education

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 52:49


Keith introduces the three types of freedom: time freedom, money freedom, and location freedom, and how real estate investing can provide all three. He is joined by special guest, Loral Langemeier, a global wealth expert, who shares her journey from a $25,000 investment to becoming a millionaire through real estate and mentorship.  Debt is Not Negative: Loral emphasized that debt is simply the cost of money and can be a positive tool when used responsibly. Tax Strategies for Wealth Building: She introduced the "tax trifecta" - understanding how you make money, how to activate tax code deductions, and how to invest in alternatives like real estate to reduce taxes.  Active Engagement and Mentorship: Loral stressed the importance of actively engaging in your wealth-building journey, getting the right mentors, and continuously learning. She believes the difference between those who succeed and those who struggle is their level of active participation and willingness to learn from experts. Resources: Ask questions and make requests at AskLoral.com to receive free tickets, ebooks, and other resources. Show Notes: GetRichEducation.com/549 For access to properties or free help with a GRE Investment Coach, start here: GREmarketplace.com GRE Free Investment Coaching:GREmarketplace.com/Coach Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE  or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Invest with Freedom Family Investments.  You get paid first: Text FAMILY to 66866 Will you please leave a review for the show? I'd be grateful. Search “how to leave an Apple Podcasts review”  For advertising inquiries, visit: GetRichEducation.com/ad Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free— text ‘GRE' to 66866 Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Complete episode transcript:   Automatically Transcribed With Otter.ai    Keith Weinhold  0:01   Welcome to GRE. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, it's the first time that we have a certain legacy finance personality on the show. We're talking about how you can cultivate your own personal wealth mindset, how to creatively add value to your real estate and how to put your kids to work for big tax deductions and more. Today on get rich education.    Since 2014 the powerful get rich education podcast has created more passive income for people than nearly any other show in the world. This show teaches you how to earn strong returns from passive real estate investing in the best markets without losing your time being a flipper or landlord. Show Host Keith Weinhold writes for both Forbes and Rich Dad advisors, who delivers a new show every week since 2014 there's been millions of listener downloads of 188 world nations. He has a list show, guess who? Top Selling personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki, get rich education can be heard on every podcast platform, plus it has its own dedicated Apple and Android listener phone apps build wealth on the go with the get rich education podcast. Sign up now for the get rich education podcast or visit get rich education.com   Corey Coates  1:12   You're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is get rich education.   Keith Weinhold  1:28   Welcome to GRE from the second state of Pennsylvania to the second to last State of Alaska and across 188 nations worldwide. I'm Keith weinholding. You are back for another wealth building week. This is get rich education, and coincidentally, they are the two states where I've lived my life. Every single one of us has a gap in our lives. There is a gap between who you are and who you could be. And today, my guest and I will talk about this some more. Look, there are people who should already be financially free, but they're not. Their residual income could exceed their expenses by now, yet they aren't financially free. It's not because they're lazy, it's not because they're stupid, it's because they're stuck in one of these three traps. Number one, they're working harder instead of smarter. Number two, they're playing small instead of playing to win, which is like paying off low interest rate debt instead of keeping their own money, like I discussed last week, or thirdly, investing in all the wrong things, or not investing at all. And the worst part is that these people don't even realize that they're doing it. Most people aren't even cognizant. They don't have any awareness of the gap. You're not going to make progress on closing a gap that you don't know exists, you've got no chance of hitting a bull's eye when you're aiming at the wrong target. And I think it helps to develop a structure in your life where you have to tell yourself, I better do a good job here, or else. Yeah, it's the or else part that's a motivator. Now, some people won't extrapolate that mantra beyond the workplace. The number one thing that keeps employees showing up at work is fear. They tell themselves, I better show up at work on time, or else, I better do a good job on this project, or else I better give a great sales presentation. Or else. Now that's all well and fine, but to close the gap between who you are and who you could be, tell yourself something on a higher level, like I had better get some residual income outside of work, or else I'm going to stay stuck in a soulless job forever, and I'll never get that time back. So you've got to set up the right for else consequence for yourself. And then, yeah, of course, there are smaller ones like, I better avoid eating kettle chips, or else I'll gain weight. Let's be mindful that there are three types of freedom. You've got three types time freedom, money freedom and location freedom. Real Estate Investing gives you all three. You can make an unlimited income. There's the money freedom part. You can remotely manage your property managers from anywhere. There's your location. Freedom. And since you're not directly responding to your tenant, your property manager is, well, there's your time, freedom, you've got a buffer from emergencies, once you get this dialed in, and it does take a few years, oh, now you've got the time freedom, the money freedom and the location freedom. What do you want to avoid only making a big income? It was recently reported that Wall Street bonuses were way up this past year. Okay, yeah, but how happy are those finance worker Manhattanites who wear an iron pressed button down shirt and a Patagonia vest for 14 hours a day. That's not time freedom for sure, and it isn't location freedom either, unless it's 100% work from anywhere. You know, in my life, I recently got a great reminder of this. It really hit me. I have this close friend. He was the valedictorian of our high school class. I think I brought him up before. He's still a tight friend. I mean, sometimes we go on vacations together. Well, we have a high school class reunion back in Pennsylvania this summer, and among him and our other like, closest group of friends, my tightest guys, I'm always encouraging everyone to, hey, spend at least a week together, because we can't all get together like this that often, and because I have the time freedom to kind of suggest that and even push for that. Well, my valedictorian friend, he is a surgeon in St Louis, and among this tightest knit group of friends, he's the only one that cannot get the week off so that we can all hang out together more after the reunion. Instead, he can only get three or four days. He's got to get back to work as a surgeon in St Louis. Now, I'm sure he's compensated really well, and he doesn't live a bad life, but as a surgeon, you know, it's just become blatantly obvious that he doesn't have either the time freedom or the location freedom. Yet I do as a remote real estate investor, even though it's not something that I studied in college, but my valedictorian surgeon friend, you know, he had a long educational path, you know, undergrad and med school and residency and a ton of training and all these years tied up in his medical education. Therefore, you know, sometimes when people do that, they feel obligated, like that's what they should do, that's what they have to do, because he's already put so much into it. But he only has one of the three types of freedom. And no matter what you went to school for, if you find out about something better, like a great business idea or remote real estate investing, you've got to consider pivoting into that and go into that if it makes sense for you, the world changes. It keeps getting faster, and you've got to change with it. So obtaining financial freedom through real estate helps you deal with an external locus of control issue where life is constantly happening to you, rather than something you can influence. When you're an employee, life happens to you more often than when you're the one pushing the buttons, when you control the three freedoms now, you are narrowing that gap between who you are and who you could be.    I didn't mention it previously. Two weeks ago, I brought you the show from Las Vegas, Nevada, last week, from just outside Colorado Springs. And today I'm here in Anchorage, Alaska, where I'll be for a few weeks before heading to London, England, and then from there, on to Scotland. I plan to visit the former home of the father of economics when I'm in Edinburgh, Scotland, of course, that is Adam Smith, the author of The Wealth of Nations. I might tell you more about that at that time.    Before we bring in our guest this week, a quarter recently ended.  Here is our asset class rundown. The NAR reported that the median sale price of an existing home rose 3.8% year over year in February, marking the 20th straight month that sale prices increased year over year. Mortgage rates fell from 6.9% to 6.6 per Freddie Mac this is all year to date. Q1, the S, p5, 100 was down four and a half percent. The NASDAQ down 10 and a half percent. That's officially correction territory, as those tariff years dominated. The quarter interest rates of all kinds are a little lower yield on the 10 year, Tino falling from 4.6 to 4.2 despite inflation concerns, inflation hovering just under 3% for most of the quarter, Bitcoin down 12% oil is still super cheap, beginning the quarter where it ended near 70 bucks. Gold has been the star performer this year. Are up 17% just in the quarter, and for the first time in history, has searched the over $3,000 an ounce, its best quarter since 1986 in fact, this century, gold has now outperformed the S, p5 100 by two and a half times. Just incredible. There's our asset class rundown. Let's speak with this week's guest.   This week's guest has been a long time, prominent, well known name, perhaps even a household name. She is a global wealth expert, six time New York Times, best selling author, and today, she runs integrated wealth systems and other alternative asset platforms since 1996 she's been involved in multiple areas of finance, mentoring, real estate investment, business development and gas and oil. And much like me, she teaches people her strategies on how to make money, invest money and keep money, but together, you and I can look forward to getting her spin today, and you've seen her seemingly everywhere over time, in the USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, the view Dr Phil in every major legacy network channel, many times she is on a mission to change The conversation about money. She was known as the millionaire maker from back when a million was actually a lot of money. Welcome to GRE Loral Langemeier.   Loral Langemeier  11:31   hey, thank you. It's great to be here. Look forward to talking with your audience,   Keith Weinhold  11:35    Laurel, though we're a real estate investing show and audience here, I think that you and I would agree that wealth building starts in the mind that most valuable six inches of real estate between our ears. What's your take on cultivating a wealthy mindset?   Loral Langemeier  11:50   You got to hang out with millionaires. I said the fastest way to become a millionaire is hang out with them. Is for me. I knew that's what happened. 1996 Bob Proctor introduced me to Robert Kiyosaki, Sharon Lechter, I flew down, sat at her kitchen table. I walked out that day. I flew in as an exercise physiologist for Chevron, building fitness centers in their blue collar like offshore oil rigs, refineries like the sexiest places in the world, Kazakhstan and goal Africa. I went in as an exercise physiologist. I went out the next day as a master distributor with a cash flow game. And I jumped, I quit my job and said, I'm going to go follow this Japanese kind of game around. And I was teased and teased and teased. Keith because, I mean, Rich Dad, Poor Dad didn't really hit until 1998 so sort of this risky proposition. But like with anything you say yes, you figure it out. And I knew people asked me over the time. They said, What would have happened if Rich Dad, Poor Dad didn't hit, if it didn't become as big? I said, we just opened up another door that's such a message for people, their need to see the path of how to do everything before they move is honestly one of their biggest saboteurs. So for mindset, I think mindset also goes with knowledge, because I just know, having taught this, you know, just this whole millionaire hold like a millionaire maker book. And for all your listeners, I can give them a ebook copy of the millionaire maker. So love to give that out to everybody for free. However. You want to do that in the show notes, but becoming a millionaire is the same thing as take like you said, you got to learn to make money. As an entrepreneur, even if you have a job, you've got to learn to make money. You've got to learn to keep it through better tax planning, and you have to invest in alternatives, which is why real estate was my first millionaire status. And I've been a millionaire now in nine industries. So that's kind of exciting new hit nine industries this last year. So done in a lot of different categories. Real Estate was my first in 1999 and during that period, if it wasn't hanging out with Robert Sharon, Keith Cunningham, like Bob Proctor. I mean the guys. I mean when you're living around millionaires, the fastest way to not only get your mindset, but then your behavior and your knowledge levels just skyrockets because you're around I mean people who live it, and they're living it every day. I think those who sit on the bleacher seats, I call it Keith, where they're just watching, reading, but never getting in the game. They're the ones who like they're sitting in the oyster seats, right? They're just watching. They're not actually get on the playing field.   Keith Weinhold  14:09   Sure, it harkens back to the classic Jim Rohn quote, you are the average of the five people that you spend the most time with. Laurel when it comes to mindset, one thing I think about is that every single day, 8.2 billion humans wake up, and every single one of us has this gap between who we are and who we could be, yet most of us make zero progress on this ever present gap. So when it comes to wealth mindset and finances, what can we do?    Loral Langemeier  14:38   You gotta get a mentor and a coach. And I got a mentor and a coach when I was 17, what shifted me and really changed the whole trajectory of my life. I grew up at farm in farm girl in Nebraska, and at 17, I was going off to university, also going to play basketball. And so I went to one of those pre sports seminars, and Dennis Whateley was a speaker. And. And I ran to the front of the stage, and I got the book, Think and Grow Rich, and that I can tell you, a farm girl 17, going like, there's a whole other way to live. So instead of going to school to get a law degree, which is what I went into, which I still think I'd be a heck of a little debater and negotiator, but I do that enough in business now, I got a finance degree, and I just studied. And my first mentor at 17, I walked into a bank, and I remember asking the bank president, will you mentor me? Because rich people put their money here. I need to understand money, because I don't understand it. And I was never really raised in that conversation, which I would say, 99% of the planets that way. And I have taught and traveled this work since, you know, 1999 when I became a millionaire, Keith, I've put this work into six continents, all but Antarctica. So I know it works in principle. Everything we will talk about today works in every continent. The benefit is the United States has the most corporate structure, the best tax structure, the best tax strategist, stack strategies. So even my high net worth international clients end up, typically in Nevada, with a C Corp or some sort of asset company or trust, where then they can buy us real estate, US gas and oil and activate our tax code for them. So we do a lot of really high, high level international strategies. Just because I bent all over to do that, when very blessed to do that, it's interesting, because I think mentoring, you're not going to be taught this. And what drives me crazy when people say, and I'm sure you've heard this a million times on your podcast too, Keith, schools should teach this. No, they shouldn't. Parents, you need to teach it. You need to be more active in your household than your family. And instead of letting Tiktok raise your kids, you need to raise your kids. So I do a lot of work in this category, because my kids are now 18 and 25 raised them a single mom, but legacy work is critical, and that's why I have a game. I have a millionaire maker game. So from the cash flow game, I have a game, and I think the parents have got to put the conversation about money in the household, and they got to monitor like, what they say, you know, don't ever, ever say to a child. Don't ask for it, or, you know, or we can't afford it, because you can afford anything you want if you learn to make money. And I think Keith is part of this. I know we're in a real estate show, but you know, how many people want to be real estate millionaires and never make it? How many people want to do like you said, whatever, the life they're really meant to live? But again, I think they're in I don't think I know their environment, who they hang out with, who they spend time with, what they read there. Are they binging your podcasts and my YouTube channel, or are they binging Netflix and Hulu and watching John like how you feed your mind and what content, how many books you read? I don't care if they're ebooks audiobooks, but you've got to put new content in your brain all the time and be around the people making it happen.   Keith Weinhold  17:41   Oh, that's great. Sure. To change yourself. You got to change your five, change your mentors, change your influencers, and, yeah, be that parent that teaches your children about money, and you don't have to teach that money is a scarce resource. I really just think that's one part of a mindset. That's where most people's mind goes when they think about money. They think about it as a scarce resource for one thing, and it's pretty counterintuitive with the mindset. I mean, if you want to be in the top of 1% you're probably going to be misunderstood and even iconoclastic.   Loral Langemeier  18:13   Yep, I would agree. And you know, another thing with mindset that I think is interesting is, and again, I'm gonna go back to knowledge, about consuming the right knowledge. And on my YouTube channel, which is, you know, Laura Langmuir, The Millionaire maker, it's family friendly. It's for five years old and up. We actually have a YouTube journal, Keith, that we did, where it says, What day did you watch the video? What did you learn? What will you do? And in 365, days, because I'm there every day, here is your this. And that's what I tell parents. I said, get yourself and get your kids a journal and at least one lesson from every recorded, you know, video. So I would say, give me five to 10 minutes a day just for a new piece of content. And the biggest one that is searched on my channel. I want to relate this to real estate is people's mindset and understanding with debt. They have such a negative, negative relationship to debt. And I want to start with this. Debt is the cost of money period. It is not negative. I think it's the most positive thing you could do. And as a real estate investor, arbitraging debt, meaning, if you can get debt for two, 3% or 0% I have over 500 sources, I can get 0% financing for 21,24 months, that's free money that's not hard money, that's not 13% 14,15, that's free. And I would go into a million dollars of 0% debt I have, and I will at the end if I can invest it and make 10,12, 20, 30% so people need to learn, debt is your friend. If you use it in a responsible, organized and educated way, it is absolutely your enemy if you're using it to buy lifestyle crap. So like, debt is such a weird thing. Keith and I don't care how long I've had clients, if they grew up with a lot of debt and a negative impact around money, they can be a millionaire and still have this weird relationship to death. Oh my god, debt, and it's literally. They tremor. It's like it's just money, and there's plenty of it. It's just the cost of it. Or is it being paid to you, or are you paying it out and arbitraging that that range could build. I mean, that alone, if you just learned that strategy and applied it on top of your real estate strategy, would triple, if not 10x your portfolio,   Keith Weinhold  20:19   like we say around here at GRE financially free beats debt free. You understand the difference? So does our audience. A lot of people don't. In fact, trying to retire your debt and slow your progress toward being financially free. I love it. Yep, you know what's funny, Laurel, just like you're coming on this show today, sometimes I'm a guest on other shows, and the way I've started to have the host introduce me to say, Hey, if you want your show to get some attention, say that our guest today, me has millions of dollars in debt, and he has from a young age that attracts attention. They think it's a negative thing. They don't know that my debt is outsourced to tenants. They don't realize a net worth statement. That's only the debt side of the column. We haven't talked about the asset side of the column, so it's really just an example of being paradoxical and iconoclastic. There we move beyond the mindset Laurel. I know you have some really actionable things on how you can help people build wealth quickly. Tell us about that.    Loral Langemeier  21:16   So again, using debt is a massive piece of it. I'll just talk about some of the stories, like when I got into real estate in 1999 real estate in 1999 I lived in Marin, California, Sausalito, specifically right on the water. I shouldn't be on one side, right the San Francisco Bay. And got pregnant at 19 January, 8 was like, Oh, little sticks like, Oh, I'm gonna be my mom. And I knew I'd be a single mom. So I entered parenting as single mom, and I struck that, you know, another check for $25,000 seems to be the number for a real estate mentor that I've been kind of putting off. And I said, Oh, it's time. I said, so right now let's go. I have nine months. And he said, Why do we have nine months? I said, I'm really close to being millionaire, but I gotta hit millionaire status. And I need this much cash flow by my 34th birthday, which was June that year. I said, because in September, I'll be having a baby. And he went, what dropped the phone, and so he said, All right, so I wired him the money, and he said, meet me in Oklahoma City the next day. Yeah, well, there's a ticking clock. Yeah, there was my timeline nine months. But we went straight to the streets. And I think for the for me, I was privileged to be with a whole team, and I don't think I am a massive advocate. If you don't know what you're doing and you haven't done it, why take 100% risk in any industry that you've never played so I only got 15 20% of that run. But here's what I came with. In 1999 I knew how to build a database because Bob Proctor taught me that. So during the cash flow era, I bought my own inventory, took out debt, bought $500,000 of games, put them in my own warehouse so I could collect my own database. So from 96 to 99 I had acquired 18,000 people who had bought Rich Dad, Poor Dad books, cash flow, cash flow, 101202, all his the products, and I had my own financing. So I was doing my own product. I had my own stuff. And all this is a big backstory, because a lot of you in real estate don't have a database. And here's the value I brought to that team that earned me another almost 10, 15% of equity is I brought 18,000 people, and when they saw that, they're like, you could help us raise the money, I said, I don't know to raise money. And they said, we do so again, I bought my way into a team for 25,000 in a mentoring program. There's about 10 of us that met in Oklahoma City, went down to Norman, and within less than a month, we raised $16 million out of that database. They did. I didn't know how to do it again. I sat on the sideline, but highly mentored and guided. So I was on a winning team from the beginning. We bought so much real estate, and then we went into the remodel. And so right then it's like, well, let's own the construction company, so that way we could get better buys. We can buy for the whole street. We can buy for the whole apartment. So we bought we started construction companies. We started being the distributor of the windows and doors in Oklahoma. We did that in Kansas. Now we do flooring as part of the distribution. We've done stoves. I mean, you name it, if you're going to buy it, buy it from yourself, or some way that you get paid extra. And then, like I told you before we went on the show, I would have the property management company. So we would start that, which was then came along with the cleaning companies. Gotta have the cleaning companies, the cleaning crews, the hauling crews. You're gonna pay one 900 got junk, buy your own truck, lease your own truck, haul your own stuff, and then rent it out lease it to others. So when we say cash flow fast in real estate, I went all in. So I own 51% of every property management company, and I put a ad in the paper for an electrician or a plumber, because they were mine most of two expensive things. And so they became partners. And I just made a lot of stuff, quite frankly, but I made it up with a lot of mentoring and guidance, of which those guys are still great, great friends of mine. We still own a little bit of property together. We went to Mexico and did a whole run through Mexico. The team was the most vital part. And what I say to folks in real estate, if you want to go big is you better get a database. I just find key that so many people in real estate don't understand. The Association of having a database, and the way I describe it is, today I might not want to buy, but if you don't have my name, phone number and email, and you don't continue to market to me the day, I am ready to buy or sell, you're no longer on my radar because you're not keeping in touch with me. Your job is an agent, a broker, an investor, I mean, is to build this database of people who then will go along with you on a journey. And I can tell you, it was a very blessed to have done it that way, but that 18,000 is what helped me become a millionaire. Because I had the people. I didn't know what to do with them. I didn't know how to raise my I didn't know anything about a PPM. I knew nothing, but I learned it all, and I was under a very, very successful. You know, decades and decades of success team. So, you know, they were 20,30, years my senior, but boy, I learned. I really leaned into it. And I think people do buy into programs and mentoring communities, but they don't do the work. And I see it all the time, I don't know how many people, and I'm holding up my millionaire maker book, and then this latest one, which is how I made my kids millionaires on paper at 10, again, by using trust real estate. Put them in my real estate company, shareholders,   Keith Weinhold  26:05   make your kids millionaires. Is the title of the book you just held on that second one.   Loral Langemeier  26:10   That one's a 2022, that was my latest best seller, and how I did it with my kids. And again, this back to The Parenting. So I can go a lot of ways, Keith, but I think the do it fast is go wider. I think so many people just go into buying just the asset, and they don't like I'm in the cannabis space right now in Nevada, legal. I'm an illegal cannabis I have licenses and very similar, if you're going to go in and you say seed to sale, you own everything like so I mean, the guy who's running my farm, he owns the label makers. He owns the, I mean, if you name it, he owns the nutrient company, because you need nutrients for the plant you're going to own. You're going to own. So the more you own of what you do and you have to pay, the more you keep your cash flow. And again, I see that mistake with real estate people subbing all the work to so many people. It's like there's so much cash that just went out that could be at least a percent of that could have stayed home with you. Sure   Keith Weinhold  26:59   100% there's an awful lot there. You're a big believer in vertical integration, in bringing in all these levels and stages of construction and management and so on, and bringing them in house. And yeah, it's interesting. You talk about the importance of the team. Here, we talk about how your team, whether that's your property manager, your mortgage loan officer, your 1031 exchange agent, how your team is actually even more important than the property itself. And yeah, when it comes to having a database these names Laurel, it's amazing, in a way, reassuring, in a high tech world with AI, that it still comes down to that primordial human connection of people and who you know you're the listener. 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For decades, Laurel Langemeier with us. She has done an awful lot of real estate investing in her career, and as you can tell, she's got her own recipe, her own formula. She does things differently, she integrates. She brings things in house. Has multiple companies, and Laurel knows that you can be a profiteer when you serve the customer or the tenant, really, to the maximum amount. A lot of people have a gap there, and there's an opportunity cost. And Laurel, I know that one way you serve people is with Airbnbs in the Ozark region of Arkansas. Tell us about what you're doing there. That's really interesting.   Loral Langemeier  30:41   So we bought pretty big houses, and a few of them we actually the one we were remodeling it, and that's when we really got to know the Ozarks. And there's a lot of tentacles. And so to get, like, from the properties we were buying to where you would rent a boat or a jet ski or get your watercraft, it was all the way around the lake. I mean, that's two lane roads, and it just took forever. And I thought, well, let's so we have another LLC that we bought some boats and jet skis. And again, when you get to know what do people really go to the Ozarks part that we call it the Redneck Riviera. They go to party. They go to party more than they need some bougie house to stay in. That's not what they really come they want to stay on the docks. So instead of putting a lot of money, we said, how can we force Do we have one property has 22 beds, so 22 people can sleep, but they just barely sleep there because they party. So we put more money in rehabs, into the dock, expanding the dock, big sound systems, a big bar, refrigerators, just made it super fun. And then when the tenants come, they don't just rent for the night. We also give them. We'll get your groceries and booze. We'll stock your bar down on the dock if you want. We'll pull up our boats and jet skis. So we had our own small fleet. Again, we just stacked on more service. So when the tenants arrived, a we got, you know, anywhere between depending on the boats and the jet skis and the tubes and all the ropes and everything they wanted, water skis. I mean, whatever they wanted to rent. Basically, we became like a rental company, and everybody freaked out, and they said, Oh my gosh, you're going to get killed in insurance. You're not. I mean, yeah, it's a lot more planning, and it's more work to get all that prepared. But that was anywhere between 500 to 1000 more a night in just the Airbnb. So again, why? If you're going to do one thing, do more for them, the more you serve a client, I don't care what area it is, yeah, the more you serve people, the more money you will make, because they're going to buy it, they're going to have to go get their booze on their own. They're going to have to go get groceries like that's a whole day of getting all that gear to their property versus, let us just save you a day on your holiday and let us do it all for you. There's so many creative ways that you could just serve people, and if you don't know what to do, ask them, What a novel concept. I do surveys all the time, like always doing polling and surveys. Hey, I'm a money expert. What do you want me to talk about? That's what right now, if you really look at a lot of my YouTube and a lot of my social media, people want reduced taxes. So like, I'm doing a heavy, heavy lift, because it was a survey that told me to do it, not just because Laurel decided to do it. And I think so many of you don't realize your audience will tell you what they want and how they want to be served. If you're listening, that's how you make money. And so many people as you know too Keith, that come as the entrepreneur saying, This is what I'm going to teach you. Well, nobody asked, nobody asked for that content. You wonder why it's not working. Is because you're pushing your agenda versus pulling and giving and serving their agenda?   Keith Weinhold  33:23   Well, that is a great point. How do you know what people want? Two words ask them, which is exactly what you're doing there and the way that you're adding value and amenities onto a property there, like with what you're doing with Airbnbs in the Ozarks. It actually brings up a thought for another Jim Rohn quote. Jim Rohn said money is usually attracted, not pursued. Tenants are attracted to your rental units, new luxurious floors, and you'll soon profit when they compete over it.   Loral Langemeier  33:52   Yeah, it's a lot of this stuff. It's not difficult. It's just different. And I use that saying all the time because people are like, Oh my gosh, it's so scary. He said, It's not scary. The only reason why people put fear and risk and that kind of negative energy and words, you know, language around, I think real estate or money or any of that, is the lack of knowledge. Because if they don't know, anything that you don't know is scary, like you and I talked before the show about aliaska. I mean, if you don't know how to ski and you try to go to aliaska, good luck. You would be scared out of your mind. But once you learn, it's exhilarating. And I find out with everything. So anything you approach and just notice the hesitation, is it because you need to learn it then lean in and find the best in class to teach you and like, shortcut your learning curve. You don't have to study for years and years and years and years. Becoming an entrepreneur is a decision right now, today, in two minutes, make a decision, and then get to work on what your offers are. You say, Well, what am I going to offer? People ask them, and they'll tell you what they're going to buy from you, because they're buying stuff all day long in this economy, they are buying and going to continue to buy.   Keith Weinhold  34:56   If you yourself have a question for Laurel, you can always ask. Ask it at Ask loral.com L, O, R, A, L and Laurel, what are some of the more outstanding questions that you get over there, and how do you help them with some of the most important ones?   Loral Langemeier  35:12   I'd say the number the biggest flood of content and questions right now is, how do we reduce taxes? I made up this term called the tax trifecta, because what affects your tax return is how you make your money. If you're just an employee, meaning a w2 like in America, that's what it's called. And Kiyosaki said it best in Rich Dad Poor about there's two tax systems. You're an employee, you're going to get tax pieces. You live on what's left. You're an entrepreneur, and you make money inside of a company. You activate 81,000 pages of tax code, and then you pay tax. So you decide how, where you want to pay tax. I call this living corporate life. So when how you make your money inside, what kind of a company? Right? And then activate the 81,000 pages of code for the deductions. Like I teach my people, they'll never go on a vacation. They're gonna have a business trip. And when you're in real estate, you can go anywhere in the world legally on a business trip, as long as you do what's required to actually make it a business trip by looking at real estate, and it's not that difficult. I mean, the reason I'm in a lot of different businesses is my kids have never been on a vacation. I don't take vacations because they're not deductible. I take business trips. So I teach families how to employ their kids. How to do all of that, like, how do you activate your kids? I mean, when my son was born in 1999 he was employed day one. He had Roth IRA By the second day of his life, and he was funded every day. And he's 25 now, just that one move made him a millionaire, just the one move of maximizing your Roth IRA strategically using it to invest in real estate. So I use a lot of participating notes. I did all sorts of different plays to grow their Roths tax free, tax deferred. So I'm super active about the whole family being in a real estate business. I think real estate is it's the first one I went after, and it's still the first one I tell lots of families. I mean, it's got to be in your portfolio. I still own a lot of commercial real estate, some residential, I said, in the Ozarks, but most of mine went commercial within the last especially COVID, I went all commercial for the most part, besides a few pieces of residential. Back to what do I that tax trifecta, how you make money, how you activate the tax code. And then the biggest one that nobody in financial planners will not tell you about it, your tax, your CPA, won't tell you about it. TurboTax is never going to tell you about it. It's how you invest in alternatives. So real estate, obviously, is a big one. Gas and oil is a massive one. Aviation, water rights, mineral rights, conservation easements, carbon credits, those are the ones that affect your tax, because you get the depreciation schedules. So it's how you make it, how you use deductions and how you invest collectively makes up your tax. And so those are the kind of questions key some category of that, like I told you before the show, I have a new guy that just joined by over $20 million of real estate and only a few LLCs, no S corp, no C Corp, no trust. I'm like, and then you have these ridiculous insurance agents who say insurance will cover it all. You don't need to have an LLC or an S corp RC. You do? You do too. I would never live on just insurance that is such as 1960s conversation, like you guys got to grow up?   Keith Weinhold  38:17   Yeah? Well, you know, totally. And you mentioned Rich Dad, and it's really the Cash Flow Quadrant. And one thing that the Cash Flow Quadrant helps delineate is you touched on it your tax treatment. Tom wheelwright is the most frequent guest that we have ever had here on the show, being the tax guy coming from the rich dad school. And Tom wheelwright was really the first one to inform us that something like 98 to 99% of the tax code is actually a road map for where the deductions are. Only one or 2% of maybe are the tax tables and what you must pay almost all the rest of it, is this roadmap to give you a guaranteed ROI if you follow it, something that you don't usually get in investing. And you brought up a few interesting tax strategies there. I think one of them is how you employ your kids and get deductions that way, while your kids learn. Tell us more about that.   Loral Langemeier  39:11   I mean, when Logan was two, I put him out. He was painting buildings. He was around all sorts of, you know, title companies and closing tables. And then my daughter's same thing. So I take them with me. There's again, part of parenting is they have to be involved in your life. And I think so many parents just leave their kids home. They leave them with the device or their phone or some iPad. None of us have it like if they're gonna sit at a time, you know, a closing table, then I want them if they may not know everything at that moment, but that experience in that environment of just being a natural environment for them to know, to do business deals. It changes them. Changes your kids drastically. And then fast forward, when my kids are 18, they get an LLC for their birthday, and they're added on shareholders in a bigger way, because then I use again the roadmap. Because, you know, well, I always. Laugh, I say, but people read fiction novels and junk whatever. I'm reading the tax code. I think the tax code is the most creative, freeing body of work that has ever been done. It's fascinating. It's so creative. My son's becoming a CPA because of it. So when my son went to school, he was on a football scholarship. He played for Georgia, Southern starting center five years because I'm a single mom and I only make $42,000 I don't even own a phone. I don't own a car. I don't own a home, actually, because it's held in LLC It's an estate property   Keith Weinhold  40:32   I put or on paper or on papers.    Loral Langemeier  40:34   No companies own it all and trust on it all. So I own nothing like I literally live Rockefeller style, and I teach people that this really was beyond the millionaire maker stuff. But my point with the kids is then when he goes to school. So instead of going every Friday to watch him play football, on a Saturday, I went on a business trip to see my son, and he and I actually are looking again. That's in states pro Georgia, where Georgia's other is buying some apartments that we can then back into, and then then we go to the athletic department, and we know how much they will guarantee rent paying scholarship men to live in our apartment, like there are so many cool ways, and that that's how my son will get involved. So during all of my trips to watch him, Yes, I took one hour to watch him play football. Otherwise, I went to see my business partner. So my point is, and when he came home, he had to come home, not to just come home, but he came home to see his business partner happened to be his mom. So there's a way to put your kids into these businesses early and put them through school, have school that can't be written off. And even though he's done a scholarship, all that travel was still not a deduction, unless we structured it as a deduction to the real estate company. There's so many strategies that I honestly, Keith, I made a lot of these up. And I went to, you know, my top tax team, and I said, why can't we do this? I said, I want this to be done. Tell me the legal way to do it, and then they would guide me. So then I just turn around and I teach other people that when you do your own taxes, number one, you're not educated enough to do your own taxes, so why people do Turbo Tax or even H R Block? I mean, that's where kindergarteners play. And if you want to be a millionaire, you have to get experts around the table that really know what they're doing. I mean, a proper tax strategist at the level we have, and I have, like, 28 people on my financial teams that integrate. I mean, they have masters of accounting. So they've gone to school five and six years. They've sat for four exams and had 2000 hours of audit. So whenever, like an engineer or somebody, even a real estate investors, try and do their own taxes, I'm like, it's a highly, highly skilled expertise. So anyway, I could go into the team approach. I don't think Keith, I know so many people are so close to getting it really all right, but their sequence is completely out of order, and they're just at call tax and invisible paying. You're just used to it. You're just used to paying it because you think you have to. And you've been scared by the media that it's this big, scary thing, and the IRS is going to come get you. It's like, no, they're not. This is legal to do all this stuff. You just have to do it right and document it right   Keith Weinhold  42:57   right. And that's part of your team, your tax team, and that's another good ROI. If you pay a tax preparer and strategist 5k which is more than most people, maybe they're making you 10x that or more with their knowledge of the tax code. And for you, the listener that might find the tax code to be dry reading, you know, for a lot of people, you're probably right that it is dry reading. But if you think of it this way, if I act on what I read, then I am getting paid for what I'm reading here in the IRS tax code. Well, Laurel, do you have any just last thoughts, overall, whether that's about wealth, mindset or real estate or anything else, as we're winding down here   Loral Langemeier  43:35   any question ever you just go to ask Laurel, A, S, K, L, O, R, E, L, ask questions. Make a request you can ask about I have online events. You can ask for free tickets. You can ask her ebooks. So ask her whatever you want. We're super generous on giving gifts away to especially our new listeners and new folks. But a lot of it's, I'm going to say it's active engagement. That's a term I've used as I walked into 25 and I look at the people I've made over 10,000 millionaires, probably 12, 14,000 by now. But the difference between those who make it and those who still struggle is active engagement. I'm showing this on your screen just to have it on video, but I got this magic wand because people say I have a magic wand. I said, I do. I naturally now officially have one, and it comes with pixie dust. But it doesn't really matter. It won't work. I can't just, you know, anoint you with my little wand, and all of a sudden it's magically going to change. You have to actively, like you said, study the IRS code, study my books like my millionaire maker is a blueprint for how to be a millionaire. So there's seven families in the book. Pick which one you're closest to and what you've done to yourself, and then start the pattern, and there's a pattern and a sequence for everybody, for seven different kinds of family, and what you've done to yourself. And I also live the last kind of words I would say to people is that I've been doing this way too long. I have no judgment, no criticism about what you did to yourself. A lot of people are ashamed or embarrassed, like I can't believe I'm this old and I should be farther along. So what now? What is my. Saying, so what happened or how you got here? What do you want to do about it now? So we start with a new, fresh line and stand and let's go and you can create anything you want with the right team around you and the right initiative. So just know you'll be actively engaged in this. This isn't me, doing it for you or to you. It's with you, and you have to own it. You have to own your own wealth. Nobody else cares about it more than you.   Keith Weinhold  45:23   these strategies work as long as you do. Laurel, it's been a great mindspring of ideas for the listener here. Thanks so much for coming onto the show.   Loral Langemeier  45:32   Thank you. Appreciate it. Look forward to hearing from many of you and helping you out.   Keith Weinhold  45:35   Oh, yeah, a wide range of expertise from Laurel Langemeier there. And you know, we're talking about the awareness of the gap between who you are and who you want to be earlier. Really, there could be a gap between how you're utilizing your rental property currently and what it could be Laurel found more ways, for example, to serve her short term rental tenants in the Arkansas Ozarks with providing boats and jet skis dockside to her tenants. In fact, there's a book all about this called the gap and the gain. It was published about five years ago, and let me tell you what it's about and maybe save you 10s of hours of reading most people, especially highly ambitious people, are unhappy because of how they measure their progress. We all have an ideal. You have an ideal. I have an ideal. It's a moving target that is always just out of reach. Well, when you measure yourself against that ideal, you're in the gap. However, when you measure yourself against your previous self, you're in the gain measuring your current self versus your former self, that can have enormous psychological benefits. That's how you can feel like you're making progress, and that gives you confidence, and you make more progress. You might have only owned two rental properties last year, and you're going to have four this year. So you want to make that comparison, don't make the comparison that Ken McElroy has 10,000 units and you never will big thanks to the driven and experienced Laurel Langemeier, today, I feel like she has a narrow gap between who she is and who she could be.    There is a lot happening here at GRE in our newsletter called The Don't quit your Daydream letter. 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