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On a Friday, one of Miro's architects set his agents loose on the company's AI engine. Nobody asked him to. By Monday, he demoed a full refactor. Tuesday, it had a kickoff, and a few months later it was the headline of their user conference. Here's the twist. Miro has refused to rebuild its process around AI. They've kept the same three milestones they've always had...they just changed what happens around them. Our guest today is Jeff Chow, Miro's Chief Product & Technology Officer. He helps lead a company whose entire job is helping cross-functional teams work better together, which makes it an unusually good place to watch what AI is actually doing to how teams build. Jeff's take: AI hasn't moved the milestones — It's rewritten everything that happens between them. In this episode, he shares: The false confidence trap of building alongside an agent that tells you every idea is brilliant, and why that makes the moments where humans actually align more important than ever Why product "process barnacles" accrete on companies as they scale, and how that quietly turns a culture of invention to optimization at just the wrong time And why saying no is the next organizational crisis. Now that anyone can build almost anything, it's become clear that coding was never the hard part Links Jeff's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjchow/ Miro: https://miro.com/ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 2:20 Why Miro refused to rebuild its process around AI 5:20 What shows up at kickoffs and solutions reviews now 12:15 The false confidence trap: Say no to "yes-man" agents 14:30 From optimization culture to invention culture 18:20 How one IC's side project reshaped Miro's AI engine 22:30 Process barnacles and why saying no is the next crisis 27:30 Conclusion Follow LaunchPod on YouTube We have a new YouTube page! Watch full episodes of our interviews with PM leaders and subscribe! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket's Galileo AI watches user sessions for you and surfaces the technical and usability issues holding back your web and mobile apps. Understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com.Special Guest: Jeff Chow.
Back-to-school season has a way of making everything feel like a yes. PTA? Sure. Volunteer? Okay. Take on another project at work because nobody else raised their hand? Fine. But suddenly your calendar is packed, you're exhausted, and the things that actually matter to you are getting whatever energy is left. In this episode, I'm talking about how to recognize when you're overcommitted, why high-achieving women are particularly vulnerable to taking on too much, and the two shifts that can help you start creating a life that feels full without constantly feeling drained by it. Because the goal isn't an empty calendar. It's a calendar filled with the things you actually want your life to be about. In this episode, we unpack:The 3 signs you're overcommitted Why a packed calendar isn't necessarily the problem The hidden cost of always being the one who says yes How to get ruthless about what actually matters Why a thrilling vision makes saying no so much easier Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the Free Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstarthttps://2
The WNBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement contains one sentence governing player eligibility:"Only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA."What it doesn't contain is a definition of the word "woman."Eight days before this episode was written, former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announced they intended to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, arguing they were applying the league's written rules exactly as they appear. The league's response has raised a much larger question: what happens when a rule depends on a definition that isn't actually written down? Let's connect!- - - - - - - - - - -Buy me a coffee! -Kelsi SherenDO NO HARM? How the Healthcare Industry Legalized Murder. BUY HERELet's connect!Youtube: YoutubeSubstack: SubstackRumble -RumbleInstagram - Instagram
Last Thursday, thousands of students across Australia stepped out of classrooms to protest against Pauline Hanson and the One Nation Party. Producer James de Fraine-Murphy reports from the ground at the Say No To Hanson Protest at Town Hall. The NDIS cuts are set to go ahead after a Senate inquiry report recommended that the proposed reforms be passed in full, despite hearing that people with disabilities and carers would be facing financial hardship, isolation, and death. Disability advocate Samantha Connor joins to discuss. Backchat’s Sana Shaikh sat down with Aiden Brown to break down the relevance of this year’s International Youth Day to young Australians. This episode was produced by Sana Shaikh, James de Fraine-Murphy, and Holly Payne. Executive produced by Bec Cushway. Hosted by Bec Cushway and Holly Payne. Aired 15 August 2026 on Gadigal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ask a question hereSteve Sherwood and Wayne Ivusich discuss one of the hardest lessons for pool service professionals: you cannot solve every problem, satisfy every prospect, or repeatedly rescue neglected pools for free.Steve explains why customers must keep an eye on their pools between weekly visits and report cloudy water or visible algae immediately. Waiting until the scheduled service day—especially before a party—can turn a manageable problem into four or five additional visits, a pile of chemicals, and a service company eating the cost.The conversation also covers phosphate removal, establishing chemical prices, asking the right questions before quoting work, and knowing when to walk away from a customer who wants a guaranteed result without fixing the equipment causing the problem.During the Insurance Interlude, Pat Reno explains why standard general liability insurance typically does not cover cyberattacks, data breaches, stolen payments, customer impersonation, or ransomware. For pool companies accepting digital payments or storing customer information, cyber liability coverage may deserve a place in the insurance portfolio.Steve and Wayne wrap up with equipment design, service-recordkeeping apps, and the challenges of controlling an 800-gallon commercial spa where a few bathers can send sanitizer demand, ORP, and pH in completely different directions.Topics discussed include:Why weekly customers must monitor their pools between visitsCatching algae early before it becomes an expensive shit showCharging for additional visits and treatment chemicalsWhy every service company needs a chemical price listPhosphate-removal products and avoiding unnecessary cleanupThe danger of quoting a green-pool recovery without testing the waterAsking for complete equipment photos before diagnosing remotelyUsed filters, questionable installations, and inherited equipment problemsWhy sometimes the correct professional answer is “no”Cyber liability versus general liability insurancePayment diversion, customer impersonation, and ransomwareProtecting stored customer and payment informationWhy real-world field input matters during product developmentDigital service records, before-and-after photos, and proof of serviceManaging sanitizer demand and automation in a small commercial spaHow water temperature can affect reactions and test resultsThe takeaway: stop guessing for free. Ask better questions, document everything, charge for the work being performed, and walk away when someone expects you to guarantee results without allowing you to correct the actual problem. Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com
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Venture into the shadowy realms of power and secrecy with Already Dead, where hosts Jose Galison (@towergangjose) and Austin Picard (@theatrethugawp) dissect the intricate web of conspiracy, covert operations, and the underlying political machinations that might just be pulling the strings of our society.What to Expect: Live Listener Interaction: Call in to share your theories, ask burning questions, or discuss personal experiences related to the topics at hand. In-Depth Explorations: Each episode focuses on a different conspiracy or hidden aspect of political history, offering a platform to question and analyze what's often left unsaid. Thought-Provoking Guests: We invite individuals with insider knowledge or those who've taken the red pill to discuss topics that range from the fringe to the forefront of conspiracy culture. Critical Analysis of Current Affairs: We don't just report on events; we interpret them through the lens of parapolitics, looking for patterns and hidden agendas.Join Us: Every Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET, dive into the depths of the unknown with us. Subscribe, participate in our live call-ins, and be part of a community that seeks to understand the world beyond the surface narrative.Disclaimer: This podcast thrives on speculation, hypothesis, and the examination of alternative theories. It's meant to provoke thought and encourage personal research. Not all discussed is proven fact, but rather a call to question, explore, and understand.Warning: For those not ready to challenge their worldview, tread carefully. Once you enter the world of Already Dead, you might find that the truth is often already dead to the uninitiated. Welcome aboard, where curiosity is your guide.Please consider supporting our work- Austin's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheUnderclassPodcastAustin's Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540Austin's Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheUnderclassPodcastAustin's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnderclassPodcast#AlreadyDead #SchizoBros #LawofAbundance #AttitudeofGratitude #TheGreatTurningPointDebate #TurningPointDebateKayfabe #CandaceOwens #AndrewWilson #InfluencerIndustrialComplex #ScriptedFreemasonicTheatre #CharlieKirkAssassination #SophisticatedInfluenceOperation #TuckerCarlson #HunterBidenInterview #HunterBidenRebrand #DigitalMindControl #TikTokBrain #AntisemitismCensorshipBill #PedophileMikeCaruso #PedophileOccupiedGovernmentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540/support.
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Chris Reece, founder and CEO of MJ REIT, shares insights into his innovative real estate fund supporting the cannabis industry. Discover how his experience, strategic approach, and niche focus create a resilient investment opportunity in a rapidly growing market. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Mixing Music with Dee Kei | Audio Production, Technical Tips, & Mindset
Lu brought the topic this week — and it's one of the most universally felt things in audio that nobody talks about directly: the feeling of not belonging in the room. Not because you don't have the skill. Not because you don't have the credits. Just because the feeling is there, and most people let it make the decision for them.The episode opens with Lu sharing what he keeps hearing in consultation calls — talented engineers at every level passing on sessions they would have handled just fine, because they didn't feel ready. Dee and Lu are direct about it: the gap between someone who is working and someone who isn't is almost never the quality of their mixing. It's almost always confidence and forward motion. They unpack what imposter syndrome actually looks like at different stages of a career — not just at the beginning, but also at the mid-level, when asking for help or shadowing someone starts to feel embarrassing in a way that holds people back just as much.From there, Dee reads from Daniel Kahneman's Thinking Fast and Slow — specifically the chapter on cognitive priming — and the episode gets genuinely fascinating. He walks through the Florida Effect study, where participants subconsciously primed with age-related words actually walked slower down a hallway without knowing it. Then the pencil experiment, where people forced into a smile by how they held a pencil in their teeth rated cartoons as funnier than those forced into a frown — without being aware their facial expression had changed at all. The implication is direct: acting calm and confident doesn't just make you look calm and confident to others. It statistically makes you feel calmer and more confident yourself.The conversation also takes an unexpected turn into money priming — how the mere presence of money-related imagery in your environment makes people measurably more independent, more self-reliant, and also more selfish and socially distant — and what that means for the environments engineers build and the mindsets they carry into sessions.It ends where it started: the feeling of not belonging is not evidence of not belonging. Send the email. Ask to sit in. Shadow the session. The only thing making the street look longer than it is, is you.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBEJoin the ‘Mixing Music Podcast' Discord!HIRE DEE KEIHIRE LUHIRE JAMESFind Dee Kei and Lu on Social Media:Instagram: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLu @JamesParrishMixesTwitter: @DeeKeiMixes @MasteredbyLuThe Mixing Music Podcast is sponsored by Izotope, Antares (Auto Tune), Sweetwater, Plugin Boutique, Lauten Audio, Filepass, & CanvaThe Mixing Music Podcast is a video and audio series on the art of music production and post-production. Dee Kei, Lu, and James are professionals in the Los Angeles music industry having worked with names like Odetari, 6arelyhuman, Trey Songz, Keyshia Cole, Benny the Butcher, carolesdaughter, Crying City, Daphne Loves Derby, Natalie Jane, charlieonnafriday, bludnymph, Lay Bankz, Rico Nasty, Ayesha Erotica, ATEEZ, Dizzy Wright, Kanye West, Blackway, The Game, Dylan Espeseth, Tara Yummy, Asteria, Kets4eki, Shaquille O'Neal, Republic Records, Interscope Records, Arista Records, Position Music, Capital Records, Mercury Records, Universal Music Group, apg, Hive Music, Sony Music, and many others.This podcast is meant to be used for educational purposes only. This show is filmed and recorded at Dee Kei's private studio in North Hollywood, California. If you would like to sponsor the show, please email us at deekeimixes@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ready to stop saying yes when you mean no? Free masterclass October 5th: Sign up HERE What's the one thing you wish you'd said no to instead of yes? I asked 1,500 women that question on a free masterclass. Hundreds answered. The volunteer role. The mom who calls daily. The invitation you dread. Then I asked how it feels. Anxious. Guilty. Behind. Resentful. We coached for 20 minutes using one skill. When I asked again, the chat filled up: lighter, relieved, hopeful. Nothing in their lives had changed. Same people. Same problems. Same calendar. In this episode I break down what actually shifted, share what happened to Jen and Julie, and answer the question I get more than any other: isn't spending time and money on myself selfish? Then I do the thing I've waited 25 years to do and open the doors to the Profitable Mindset Academy. I've taught marketing to farmers for decades. This is not that. The Academy is for every woman, every age, every background. I've coached women from 17 to their late 70s and the skills work the same for all of them. Doors close Friday, August 21st at midnight Eastern. Join the Academy: charlottemsmith.com/coaching Free strategy call: charlottemsmith.com/strategy
Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Can God can say no and we still stay? When we come before God and ask for anything, we are making ourselves vulnerable. We are implicitly stating that God has our permission to give us His actual answer. We do not, and we cannot, force God into anything. He might say yes, He might say wait, and He might say no. The question is not, merely, what might God say. The question is, what will we do if the answer is no? Mass Readings from August 16, 2026: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28
Do people know your limits, or do they just find out when you finally snap? Why does saying "no" feel like you owe someone an apology?Tune in and learn my three tips on how to say no and set your boundaries. Connect for more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashabazilevych/https://www.facebook.com/nbazilevich/https://www.instagram.com/natbazilevych/https://natashabazilevych.com/
Do you say yes before you've even decided you mean it? In this episode, Aja Diack explores the automatic yes, why saying no can feel emotionally unsafe, and the difference between generosity and people-pleasing. You'll learn how to pause before answering, recognize what your body is telling you, check your true capacity, set a boundary without overexplaining, and manage the guilt or discomfort that may follow. In this episode: • Why "no" can stop feeling emotionally safe • How your body responds before an automatic yes • Three questions to ask before committing • Several ways to say no without being unkind • How to distinguish disappointment from actual harm • Why guilt does not always mean you made the wrong decision You do not have to become a woman who says no to everything. You are learning to become a woman whose yes actually means yes because it came from choice, not guilt, fear, panic or habit. Ready for practical support? The Stop People-Pleasing Mini Starter Kit includes ready-to-use boundary phrases for work, family, friendships and relationships, plus a seven-day practice to help you start choosing yourself. Get the Mini Starter Kit: https://lingueerbyaja.myshopify.com/products/stop-people-pleasing-mini-kit?utm_source=ajadiack&utm_medium=podcast_page&utm_campaign=people_pleasing_72h&utm_content=episode_4_en The Queen Reset with Aja Diack Awaken. Heal. Lead.
Ever said yes when your whole body was screaming no? In this episode, Esther gets real about what happens when someone pushes you around — in a meeting, at home, anywhere — and exactly how to find your voice without losing your calm. No yelling. No drama. Just a simple shift that changes how people treat you, starting today. If you've ever gone quiet just to keep the peace, this one's for you. DO YOU WANT TO GET COACHED BY ESTHER?✨ Book a free Discovery Call: https://swissmadestory.ch/coaching✨ Follow Esther on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther_buerki✨ Join Esther on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esther.buerki1✨ Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherbuerki✨ Stay connected with her: https://swissmadestory.ch/stay-in-touch/✍️ Get in touch with her through e-mail: contact@swissmadestoryBOOKS:
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Not every investor rejection is about bias. And not every rejection means your company is a bad business. Sometimes founders are simply approaching the wrong capital, the wrong investors, or the right investors at the wrong time.In part two of the Capital Access Series, Adrienne Graham breaks down seven reasons founders get rejected that are actually within their control. She covers everything from chasing venture capital when another funding source would be more appropriate to allowing investors to frame the entire conversation around risk.This episode is especially important for Black founders, women founders, and other under-represented entrepreneurs who may already face structural barriers to capital. The goal isn't to pretend bias doesn't exist. It's to make sure poor preparation isn't giving investors an additional reason to say no.If you're preparing to raise capital, pitch investors, or figure out why previous fundraising efforts haven't worked, this episode will help you identify exactly what needs fixing before your next conversation.Resources mentioned: CapFlyte (mogulchix.com/capflyte), The Mogul Chix Guide to Getting VC Funding (https://square.link/u/OqCelIBJ), and Mogul Chix Funding School (http://academy.mogulchix.com/funding-school/).
What separates successful actors from those who struggle? Discipline.In this episode of the Actors! You Are Enough!! Podcast, Celebrity Master Acting Coach Amy Lyndon and Talent Agent Ofelia Habelt reveal why discipline is one of the biggest keys to acting success and why learning to say NO can transform your acting career.
Sleep Calming and Relaxing ASMR Thunder Rain Podcast for Studying, Meditation and Focus
You Are Allowed to Say NoIn this episode of Your Quiet Moment, we explore the quiet power of setting boundaries. Saying no is not selfish — it is one of the most honest, compassionate things you can do for yourself and for the people around you. Learn why protecting your energy is not a betrayal, but an act of self-love.In this episode, you will hear:- Why always saying yes leads to exhaustion and resentment- How every overridden boundary teaches your body that your needs do not matter- The truth about who truly loves you — and how they respond to your limits- A breathing exercise to release the guilt that comes with setting boundaries- Twelve affirmations to reinforce your right to protect your peaceWhether you are struggling to say no at work, in relationships, or to your own inner critic, this episode is your reminder: you are allowed to take up space, protect your peace, and choose yourself without guilt.#YourQuietMoment #Boundaries #SelfCompassion #SayingNo #SelfLove #MentalHealth #PeaceOfMind #Podcast #HustleStudiosDISCLAIMER
Sleep Calming and Relaxing ASMR Thunder Rain Podcast for Studying, Meditation and Focus
You Are Allowed to Say NoIn this episode of Your Quiet Moment, we explore the quiet power of setting boundaries. Saying no is not selfish — it is one of the most honest, compassionate things you can do for yourself and for the people around you. Learn why protecting your energy is not a betrayal, but an act of self-love.In this episode, you will hear:- Why always saying yes leads to exhaustion and resentment- How every overridden boundary teaches your body that your needs do not matter- The truth about who truly loves you — and how they respond to your limits- A breathing exercise to release the guilt that comes with setting boundaries- Twelve affirmations to reinforce your right to protect your peaceWhether you are struggling to say no at work, in relationships, or to your own inner critic, this episode is your reminder: you are allowed to take up space, protect your peace, and choose yourself without guilt.#YourQuietMoment #Boundaries #SelfCompassion #SayingNo #SelfLove #MentalHealth #PeaceOfMind #Podcast #HustleStudiosDISCLAIMER
Hi, it's Neil Cowmeadow here with episode 438 of The Tutor Podcast, the Monday morning shot of uncommon sense for anyone who wants start, grow and love their own tutoring, teaching and coaching business – the same way I love mine. As usual I've been rummaging through the ragbag of my mind and my notebooks, the ones I've made during all the courses, seminars, classes, webinars, conferences, field trips, research projects, books, trade press, videos and a ton of other stuff I've done over the years… Boiling it down to get at the good bits so I can give them to you in a no-nonsense, No BS kind of way... So I'm squeezing a little more juice out of it for myself, and –at the same time - sharing it with you here in the hope that it helps you have as much fun at work and in life as I do. And – of course - I'm not just here to talk, I'm listening - so if you have any ideas that might be worth sharing via the show – get in touch info@neilcowmeadow.com or on X where I am @TutorPodcast, and maybe you can help me to learn something new, something better? Because I'm smart enough to realise that I don't have all the answers, and if I rely on my own tiny, pea-sized brain to solve all of my problems…. Well..... If you're good with that, let's crack on... and today, we're diving into a topic that many of us struggle with but is incredibly important for our well-being: the power of saying "no." "no" is a simple word, yet it carries a weight that can shift the dynamics of our relationships, our time management, and even our self-esteem. And such a simple word can be very hard to actually say – mostly because humans are wired for co-operation and mutual help. In a world that often encourages us to say "yes" to every opportunity and demand, learning how to say "no" can be a rebellious, even a revolutionary act of self-care. Why do we often find it difficult to say no? Many people fear disappointing others or missing out on potential opportunities. There's also the cultural pressure to be accommodating and agreeable – to fit-in and do what is considered “normal” by the masses. That's the “what will the neighbours say?” effect – and this fear can lead us to overcommit, which in turn causes stress and burnout. But what happens when we say "yes" to everything? It's what a friend of mine describes as “your maiuth writing cheques that your body can't cash” We try, of course, but we end up stretching ourselves too thin, neglecting our own needs, and ultimately feeling resentful. Instead, when we learn to say "no," we protect our time and energy, allowing us to focus on what truly matters. Let's break down the benefits of saying "no": 1.It Builds Confidence: Every time you say "no" to something that doesn't serve you, you affirm your values and priorities. This builds self-esteem and reinforces your ability to make decisions that are right for you. 2. It Creates Space for What Matters: Saying "no" allows you to say "yes" to the things that truly align with your goals and passions. Whether it's spending time with loved ones, pursuing a hobby, or simply resting, saying "no" can help prioritize what really matters in your life. Remember that every YES to something is going to mean you have to say NO to something else – the opportunity cost of saying yes to a low-value or low priority request could be the high-value activity or outcome that could change your whole life. Stay on Target. 3: It Reduces Stress: When you decline commitments that don't fit into your life, you create a manageable schedule. This leads to less stress and more time for self-care and relaxation. 4. It Sets Boundaries: Establishing boundaries is essential for healthy relationships. When you say "no," you communicate your limits, helping others understand and respect your needs. YOU get to specify what you'll put up with – and what you absolutely won't put up with from someone else. So – how to be a badass at saying NO? Here are a few strategies to help you say "no" effectively and gracefully. Be Direct but Respectful: You don't need to provide a lengthy explanation for your decision. A simple, "I appreciate the offer, but I can't commit right now," is often sufficient. Personally, I'm fine just saying NO. No explanation, no apology or justification needed. Use "I" Statements: Frame your response in a way that reflects your feelings. For example, "I have too much on my plate at the moment," emphasizes your perspective without placing blame on the other person. Practice Saying "No": It might feel uncomfortable at first, but practice makes perfect. Try role-playing scenarios with a friend or in front of a mirror to build confidence. Offer Alternatives: If you're inclined to help but can't take on the request, suggest another way you can support them. For instance, "I can't help with this project, but I can connect you with someone who might." This is a very effective exit from a proposed commitment… Remember Your Own Priorities: When faced with a request, take a moment to assess whether it aligns with your goals. If it doesn't, it's okay to decline, and absolutely should decline anything that doesn't align with your own goals and aims, your moral code or your ethical compass Now, there's a possibility that you might experience a twinge of guilt when you say NO to a reasonable but unaligned request – it often accompanies saying "no." It's completely natural to feel that twinge of guilt, but remember: you are not responsible for other people's feelings. Prioritizing your own well-being is not selfish; it's survival – and it is totally necessary. By saying "no," you're not only taking care of yourself but also laying-out healthy boundaries which inform others how to behave around you. To wrap up, let's recap on how we can incorporate saying "no" into our daily lives. Start small. Maybe it's declining an invitation to an event you're not excited about or saying no to an extra task at work that may overwhelm you. I do this a lot! If you're all twisted up about it – write it up in your journal…. As we've said before on the show – I'm a big fan of keeping a journal to track your feelings – so think on paper if saying NO messes with your mind and feelings. Then get over it. I promise You that, over time, it becomes easier and more empowering. Remember, every time you choose to say "no," you're saying "yes" to yourself. You're taking control of your life, your time, and your energy. Embrace the power of saying "no," and watch how it transforms your life for the better. I hope today's discussion inspires you to embrace the power of saying "no." and do Let me know when you've had a bash at this and how you got on – I'd love to hear from you if you have a long line of disappointed mendicants stretching around the block, get in touch! Drop me an email to info@neilcowmeadow.com and if you have any comments, questions or problems, get in touch - again it's info@neilcowmeadow.com or on X where I am @The Tutor Podcast Let's leave it there for today – I hope this show has got you thinking and has been some help to you and that you'll join me next time on The Tutor Podcast for more No-BS tips and ideas of how to Start, Grow and Love YOUR Tutoring Business – just like I love mine. Till then, remember that your time is precious, your life is largely what you make it, so always make it good. Be excellent to yourselves - stay healthy, stay useful, and Have a Fabulous Day!
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"No is a complete sentence." It took Gina Rubel years of executive coaching — and nearly 25 years of running a top legal PR firm — to fully believe that. In this episode, she makes the case for why. Gina Rubel is the CEO and General Counsel of Furia Rubel Communications, a nationally recognized legal marketing, litigation PR, and crisis communications agency. She joins Scott Love for the Rainmaking Podcast's first-ever episode dedicated entirely to saying no — when to do it, how to do it, and why the most successful professionals in any field have mastered it. This conversation is packed with practical frameworks: red flag checklists, core values exercises, real-world stories from crisis comms and RFP negotiations, and the "yes, and" mindset that turns a firm no into a future opportunity. You'll learn: The 6 most common reasons a professional services provider should turn down business — and how to recognize each one early How to build your personal red flag checklist before you take another intake call Why your core values — not your revenue goals — should be the filter for every new client relationship The RFP negotiation story: how saying "we can't do this in time" turned into a stronger client relationship Why "no" doesn't always have to mean no — and how the "yes, and" approach keeps doors open How to actually say no to a prospect without over-explaining or burning the bridge Why culture fit doesn't mean identical culture — and what the real alignment requirement is The red flag you're probably overlooking: clients who don't value your advice When an existing client relationship warrants a no (and how to handle it with integrity) 3 action steps to start saying no to the right things starting today Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/DHktJ3_6xMw ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------
Working more doesn't always make you more money.Shelby explains why turning down jobs made his excavation business stronger—and why the right technology lets one operator outperform a whole crew.Shelby Howland doesn't fit the typical excavation story. He went from farming, blacksmithing, and tech to building an excavation business that's obsessed with efficiency—not just working harder.In this episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Shelby explains why saying no to the wrong jobs creates more opportunity, how tiltrotators and grade control transformed his business, and why solving problems beats blaming people every time.What You'll Learn:✅ Why saying "no" to bad jobs can make your business more profitable✅ How tiltrotators and grade control let one operator do the work of multiple people✅ Why hourly pricing limits growth—and why fixed bids reward efficiency✅ The hiring lesson that cost him years of profit✅ How technology helps small excavation companies compete with much larger contractorsWhy This Episode Matters:If you're running an excavation, land clearing, or site work business, this episode challenges the idea that success comes from working longer hours—and shows how smarter systems create better profits.Links:➡️ Reach out to Shelby Howland — Village Earthwright: https://www.instagram.com/village_earthwright/➡️ Shop Attachments — Skid Steer Nation: https://skidsteernation.com/➡️ Contractor Marketing — Throttled Up: https://www.getthrottledup.com
Saying no sounds simple—until you're sitting across from a client, responding to a colleague, talking with a supervisor, or trying not to disappoint someone who needs you.In this episode of Supervision Simplified, Dr. Amy Parks explores why so many mental health professionals struggle with boundaries—not because they don't care, but because they were never taught how to hold them under real-world pressure.You'll learn:Why guilt is often the biggest barrier to healthy boundaries.The four places clinicians most commonly struggle to say no.How supervisors can model healthy boundaries instead of unintentionally reinforcing burnout.Practical strategies you can begin using immediately.Whether you're a therapist, counselor, psychologist, social worker, supervisor, or other mental health professional, this episode will help you build healthier boundaries, reduce burnout, and care for others without sacrificing yourself.
Are you meeting "Doomers" online or in real life? Nick Freitas joins to call out "conservatives" whose only contribution is to complain while offering no solutions and putting no skin in the game. Plus, is America about to get its first Muslim senator, radical leftists Abdul El-Sayed? The show add El-Sayed to the club of dangerous DSA lunatics who could soon reach high office. Helen Andrews discusses the desperate need for America to choose the right path at her "racial crossroads." Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I answer a batch of listener questions on the AskGaryVee show. I share why saying no requires kind candor, compassionate delivery, and explanatory notes — and why "there's only one way to get on the good side: to be good." I also discuss why engagement only comes from non-scalable behaviors, how what we cheer for shapes our kids' entire framework, and how to actually get speaking gigs by speaking for free at scale.You'll learn about:• How to Say No with Kind Candor• Why Engagement Is Non-Scalable Work• Why Reputation Is Built in Decades, Lost in Seconds• How to Book Speaking Gigs Without a Book
Jason talks about a candidate for Wisconsin Governor who posted back in 2021 that the US should cancel Thanksgiving. Now that she's running for Governor, she was asked if she still feels that way. And her answer was... unclear. Why can't you just say "no"?!
Tuesday 4pm: Jason talks about a Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate that gave an ultimate word-salad answer to what SHOULD be an easy question. Why didn't she just say "no"? Then on a LOADED DeRusha Eats, Jason talks with Josh Hoyt the owner of Le Burger about MN Burger Week and how you can get a $10 burger. Then he's joined by Ben Jordan, the CEO of ABV, about why they've bought Bauhaus Brew Labs and are planning to reopen it soon!
Are you meeting "Doomers" online or in real life? Nick Freitas joins to call out "conservatives" whose only contribution is to complain while offering no solutions and putting no skin in the game. Plus, is America about to get its first Muslim senator, radical leftists Abdul El-Sayed? The show add El-Sayed to the club of dangerous DSA lunatics who could soon reach high office. Helen Andrews discusses the desperate need for America to choose the right path at her "racial crossroads." Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Through Jesus, we have entered into a covenant with a God who will never leave us, abandon us, or stop being faithful. But covenant does not only reveal what God has promised to do—it also changes how we respond when sickness, lack, fear, defeat, and brokenness try to take hold in our lives.In this message, Pastor Joe Barlow walks through the blessings and curses of Deuteronomy 28 and the powerful declaration of Galatians 3:13: Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law. We are no longer powerless victims waiting for circumstances to change. Because of the finished work of Jesus, we have been given the authority and responsibility to stand in faith, guard our words, reject the enemy's lies, and say, “No—not in my life.”It is time to remember the covenant, get back on top of the horse, and live as the more-than-conquerors Jesus created us to be.
In this episode of Pizza and Side Hug, the hosts discuss the challenges faced by youth ministers who juggle multiple roles within their ministries. Inspired by a listener's email, they explore how to balance various responsibilities, avoid the comparison trap, and maintain a positive mindset. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the challenges of managing multiple roles in ministry, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing tasks, setting boundaries, and effective communication with supervisors. They explore the balance between pursuing new ideas and maintaining existing responsibilities, as well as the necessity of letting go of certain projects to allow for growth. Listen now!Chapters00:00 Welcome Back and Listener Engagement02:20 Balancing Multiple Ministries06:02 Mindset for Slashers in Ministry08:58 Setting Priorities and Realistic Goals12:00 Techniques for Managing Multiple Roles14:50 The Value of Versatility in Ministry21:56 Focusing on Priorities in Ministry23:21 Navigating Expectations and Boundaries24:30 The Art of Saying Yes and No27:51 Dreams vs. Reality in Ministry30:45 Letting Go for Growth34:40 Identifying Unjust Expectations39:21 Effective Communication with SupervisorsLinksWorking Genius: https://www.workinggenius.com/"Working Genius" episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697273/episodes/19212883"How to Say No" episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697273/episodes/19296875"Recruiting a Team" episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697273/episodes/15101244"Volunteer Onboarding" episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697273/episodes/15643596pizzasidehugs@gmail.com
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“Misbehave, make something beautiful, and try to win.” — Curtis White's motto for resistance How to say no to fascism? Curtis White, the literary thinker dubbed “the splendidly cranky utopian,” has published what he calls a “manifesto” of “resistance.” On Resistance, the 75-year-old White told me, is his last work of non-fiction. He still has worlds to invent, novels to write. Enough with the manifestos. But don't expect a program. On Resistance is more of an anti-manifesto. “That's not for me to say,” White responds when asked what, exactly, we're supposed to do to resist fascism. His resistance is cultural. It's an attitude. Borrowing from Ted Gioia's subversive history of music, White likes the idea of “psychic treason.” Its patron saints are the first dropouts, romantics like Wordsworth and Coleridge who rejected the military, clergy and family to write poetry in the countryside. But On Resistance isn't simply sixties nostalgia. White, a veteran of Berkeley and the Haight, prefers the Nietzschean imperative to forget the past and move on to the next joyful deed. So the only good manifesto is the anti-manifesto. If you want to say no to fascism, become a cranky utopian. Or at least pick up On Resistance. Five Takeaways • Psychic Treason. White's resistance is not conventionally political — Trump appears once or twice, party politics not at all. Borrowing “psychic treason” from Ted Gioia's Music: A Subversive History, he argues that the arts are subversive by nature: sometimes formally, sometimes by allying with social movements. His founding example is the Romantics, the first dropouts — Wordsworth and Coleridge refusing the military, the clergy, and the family estate to write poetry in the countryside, declaring cultural war once the church was out of the way. The treason White wants is the one the arts commit constantly, whether or not anyone calls it politics.• Not Nostalgia — Nietzsche. The sixties made White: Berkeley in high school, San Francisco after, and the formative discovery that his country “had lied to me” and was indifferent to whether he lived or died. But On Resistance opens with the confession “I am living in a world that no longer exists” — and refuses to make anyone else live there. One chapter is bluntly titled “Forget The Beatles.” His position is Nietzschean: move on to the next joyful deed. And the rot, he insists, didn't start with Trump but with Reagan — the decades-long withdrawal of public money from public goods, education above all.• The Three False Resistances. The book's first half is ideology critique: our culture says resistance is unnecessary because it has already been provided — by philanthropy, virtuous corporations, and liberalism. White's exhibits: Steve Jobs Buddha-branding the counterculture to sell machines to people who thought they were subverting something; the “big green” foundations (via Mark Dowie) taking over grassroots fights and defanging them; the Gates Foundation vaccinating children against polio downwind of a polluter it was invested in. Philanthropy, he argues, self-limits to protect the source of its own wealth. Patagonia may be the quiet exception that proves the rule.• Dropping Out, Together. White's alternative is dropping out — plural: doing something else, and doing it with other people. The organic farms and farmers markets that have created communal well-being in most American cities; FC2, the author-run press he co-founded with Ronald Sukenick, past its fiftieth anniversary; the thriving-but-invisible independent presses — Graywolf, Coffee House, Rochester's Open Letter — for which he's now plotting a group Substack. The obstacle is the money jail: everyone's struggle for money limits what it is possible to do. The goal isn't overturning the status quo. “What we need right now is companions.”• Misbehave, Make Something Beautiful, Try to Win. White's motto since The Middle Mind — the making beautiful needn't be art; the trying to win is where misbehavior gets socialized. His lineage runs Thoreau, Whitman, William Carlos Williams, and above all John Berger: Marxist, art critic, poet, writer of lively living books. His Marxism, such as it is, is the humanist 1844 Manuscripts — alienation, not expropriation — via Marcuse's One-Dimensional Man. And the book itself is the argument: playful and fierce, a performance that moves like a novel, reinvigorating worthy old ideas rather than hunting new ones. At 75, it's his last nonfiction — written in a spirit of play, to be left in one. About the Guest Curtis White is a novelist and social critic whose books include Memories of My Father Watching TV, The Middle Mind, The Science Delusion, and Living in a World That Can't Be Fixed. Called by Elle “the most inspiringly wicked social critic of the moment,” he is co-founder, with Ronald Sukenick, of FC2, the publisher of innovative fiction run collectively by its authors, and taught English for many years at Illinois State University. His new and, he says, final work of nonfiction is On Resistance: A Manifesto (Melville House, August 11, 2026). He lives in Port Townsend, Washington. References: • On Resistance: A Manifesto by Curtis White (Melville House, August 11, 2026). Jeffrey St. Clair: “a trail guide through our disorienting and perilous political landscape.”• Music: A Subversive History by Ted Gioia — the source of “psychic treason” and the argument that the arts subvert by nature.• The Middle Mind by Curtis White — where the motto was coined: misbehave, make something beautiful, and try to win.• Jon Taplin in Rolling Stone — the recent essay asking whether the counterculture can rise again, and a recent Keen On conversation in the same key.• One-Dimensional Man by Herbert Marcuse — the Western Marxist tradition, via the 1844 Manuscripts, that taught White to worry about alienation rather than expropriation.• FC2 — the author-run press of innovative fiction White co-founded with Ronald Sukenick, now past its fiftieth year. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 3,000 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTube
Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive.Summer's busy, high-energy pace can leave us feeling exhausted, but according to Chinese Medicine and Energy Medicine Yoga, true balance comes from embracing more rest. In this solo episode, Lauren explains why intentional rest, sleep, and even a 10-minute daily pause can help regulate your nervous system, prevent burnout, and restore your energy. Learn simple ways to balance yin and yang so you can feel healthier, more present, and energized all season long. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:35 Summer Energy Cycles01:29 Yin Yang Seasonal Balance02:39 Like to Like Imbalance03:40 Vacation Without Rest05:01 Micro Rests Outdoors06:57 Say No and Recharge08:38 Sleep and Longevity09:29 ConclusionEpisode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EMYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #ChineseMedicine #RestIsMedicine #NervousSystemHealth #BurnoutRecovery #YinYang
Plus: The "hard yes" list, the intentional pursuit of being bad at things (and how that opens doors you didn't know were closed), being "on intimate terms with catastrophe," and optimism as a daily practice. From How To Be A Better Human. Today we're sharing an episode from another show we love: How to Be a Better Human, hosted by Chris Duffy. In this conversation, Chris talks with actor Yara Shahidi — known for Black-ish and Grown-ish, and now host of The Optimist Project podcast — about what she's learned from building a career and an identity at the same time. Yara explains why she thinks of optimism as a daily practice rather than a fixed personality trait, how a "year of no" eventually led her to build a "hard yes list" of things that reliably bring her joy, and why she's been deliberately pursuing things she's bad at — cartwheels, crochet, the glockenspiel — as a way of staying curious and connected. It's a thoughtful conversation about purpose, identity, and how to keep growing once you've already achieved the thing you thought you wanted. If you like what you hear, check out How to Be a Better Human wherever you get your podcasts. Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris
Despite Donald Trump's demands - Senate Republicans have stalled the confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche while joining a unanimous Senate vote opposing any presidential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, delivering a major bipartisan pushback against Donald Trump's administration.Sounds like fake news, doesn't it? But it's not. It's actually a rare point of light coming out of the Senate.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Of all commercial real estate investors, only 3% are women – and when Beth Azor learned that stat, she decided to frickin' change it. In this episode, Erin sits down with the woman affectionately known as The Canvassing Queen®: founder and CEO of Azor Advisory Services, owner of three Florida shopping centers valued at over $75 million, and founder of the Women's Real Estate Investment Summit, where Erin has had the joy of speaking – and riding the famous four-hour bus tour of the town Beth practically owns. Beth's story starts with an $11,000-a-year nonprofit salary and a real estate license she'd had since age 18. It took a boss literally marching her to a bank to co-sign a $50,000 note – on the condition she invest 20% of every commission from then on – to turn a high-earning spender into an investor. Eight LP deals later, she went out on her own as a GP, and today she's the co-GP of a $32 million asset she waited thirteen years to buy. Yes, thirteen. That story alone (Mr. G, the quarterly "no," and the pivot to pure relationship-building) is worth the listen – and so is the one about crashing a utility company's remote HQ with cupcakes. Whether you've never heard the terms LP and GP or you're ready to raise capital for your first deal, Beth breaks the path down into steps any woman can start this week: pick an asset class, find an expert, invest passively first, and watch how it's done. Because as Beth's community proves – 68 women stood up at this year's summit having invested with someone in the room – you don't have to do it alone. Listen in as Erin and Beth discuss: The boss who called her "a freaking idiot" (with love), co-signed her first $50K investment, and made her bank 20% of every commission The stat that lit the fire: only 3% of commercial real estate investors are women – and most inherited it or signed on a husband's guarantee Why "we don't know any other women doing it" is the real barrier – and how the Women's Real Estate Investment Summit is dismantling it LP vs. GP, explained in plain English: preferred returns, refinances, and why LPs end up "playing with house money" Beth's starting playbook: pick your asset class, find an expert, LP first, and watch the GP How GPs raise capital – including the empty Wells Fargo bank deal where Beth raised $3.2M from 22 people in four days Beth's non-negotiable: never invest with a GP who has no skin in the game The 13-year Mr. G story: how persistence plus genuine relationship turned "no, click" into co-GP of a $32M asset The cupcake story: how a Friday-afternoon delivery did what eight men yelling couldn't Women Investor Wednesdays, the March 2027 summit, and how to get in the room About Affectionately known as The Canvassing Queen®, Beth Azor is the founder and CEO of Azor Advisory Services (AAS), a leading commercial real estate advisory and investment firm based in Davie, Florida. As its principal, Beth currently owns and manages three shopping centers in Florida valued at over $75M. She travels the U.S. consulting with, brokering deals for, and training associates in the commercial real estate industry, with clients including Phillips Edison & Co., Brixmor Properties, The Shopping Center Group, Urban Edge Development, DLC Management Group, and Bedrock. Beth is the author of Don't Say No for the Prospect (2019) and The Retail Leasing Playbook (2020), the founder of the Women's Real Estate Investment Summit – on a mission to get more women investing in real estate and growing their families' wealth – and co-founder of the South Florida Independent Retailer Awards®. Her newly created AI bot "Ask Beth" is a compilation of her 900 YouTube videos and 300 podcast episodes. A graduate of FSU, Beth is founder and past Chairwoman of the FSU Real Estate Foundation, past President of HOPE Outreach Center in Davie, and co-founder of 100+ Women Who Care in South Florida. She is a single mom to a superhero movie podcaster and an aspiring pro golfer – and she recently walked 250 miles of the Camino de Santiago across Spain. How to Connect With Beth Azor Website: https://www.bethazor.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethazor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/azoradvisoryservices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethazor/ Recommended Resources Women's Real Estate Investment Summit – March 3 – 5, 2027, registration opens September; only ~60 of 250 seats left: https://thewomeninvestmentsummit.com/ Women Investor Wednesday podcast – Beth interviews a woman investor every Wednesday (want to be a guest? She wants startup stories, even your first VRBO): https://www.bethazor.com/beths-podcasts/ Don't Say No for the Prospect by Beth Azor: https://www.bethazor.com/product/dont-say-no-for-the-prospect-how-1-went-from-a-sales-rookie-to-a-retail-leasing-rockstar/ The Retail Leasing Playbook by Beth Azor: https://www.amazon.com/Retail-Leasing-Playbook-Beth-Ratzan/dp/0578224208 "Ask Beth" AI bot – 900 videos and 300 podcast episodes' worth of answers: https://www.bethazor.com Happiness & Fulfillment Assessment: https://pursuingfreedom.com/happiness Pursuing Freedom Collective: https://pursuingfreedom.com/collective Get a copy of Pursuing Freedom on Amazon: https://amzn.to/46o7m7z Subscribe to the Pursuing Freedom podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for weekly inspiration and strategies.
Learn why setting healthy boundaries and saying no are essential for inner peace, emotional wellness, self-respect, and spiritual growth. This powerful talk explores people pleasing, exhaustion, resentment, burnout, and the courage to protect your time and energy. Discover how one honest no can create greater balance, freedom, authenticity, and healthier relationships in your life. Stay Connected. Be Inspired. Grow With Us. Receive Rev. Lee's Daily Thought and Agape's weekly newsletter—created to bring greater clarity, peace, spiritual awareness, and practical wisdom into your everyday life. Sign up here: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations Help Us Share Healing, Truth, and Transformation When you become a supporting member of Agape Spiritual Center, you are doing more than making a donation. You are helping us create teachings, healing experiences, and a welcoming spiritual community where people can discover their worth, awaken to their power, and transform their lives. Every recurring gift, regardless of the amount, helps us reach more people and expand this work in the world. Join us in making a meaningful difference. Become a supporting member here: https://agapetx.infellowship.com/OnlineGiving/GiveNow/NoAccount/
Despite Donald Trump's demands - Senate Republicans have stalled the confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche while joining a unanimous Senate vote opposing any presidential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, delivering a major bipartisan pushback against Donald Trump's administration.Sounds like fake news, doesn't it? But it's not. It's actually a rare point of light coming out of the Senate.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In a latest article on ESPN, Warriors insider Anthony Slater detailed why the Warriors say no move was the right move in regards to this offseason. Willard and Dibs react.
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Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast. If your calendar is filling up with collaboration requests and your revenue isn't following, this episode is for you. Elizabeth breaks down when to collaborate in business, when to say no, and why there's a specific growth phase where accepting every invitation actually works against you. This episode is for the business owner who has moved past the early "collaborate with everyone" stage and is starting to feel drained, overextended, or unsure why events with other business owners aren't filling the room. Elizabeth shares the marketing campaign mistake most people make with collaborations, why she now limits herself to one collaboration a month, and how to tell whether a collaboration is actually serving your business goals or just keeping you in a repetitive pattern. She also offers a completely different model for supporting other business owners without becoming a full partner, one that protects your time and energy while still showing up for your community. If you've been feeling guilty about setting business collaboration boundaries, this conversation will give you permission and a framework to do it well. Press play and start protecting your calendar like the CEO you're becoming.
Clearing the FOG with co-hosts Margaret Flowers and Kevin Zeese
Surveillance systems and infrastructure are being built at an alarming rate in the United States. Often, contracts are signed with surveillance corporations without public input or oversight. At the same time, a national movement that spans the political spectrum is rising up to challenge the security state. Communities are removing infrastructure, canceling contracts and passing moratoria. Clearing the FOG speaks with Ed Vogel of Southerners Against Surveillance Systems and Infrastructure about the extent of surveillance on the streets, in our schools and elsewhere, and how people are investigating what systems are in their communities and are organizing to end mass surveillance. For more information, visit PopularResistance.org.
"AI is creating beauty standards that aren't even humanly possible." -Dr. Ruslan What happens when AI creates beauty standards that don't even exist in real life? In this eye-opening episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Ruslan to discuss one of the biggest mental health and social issues emerging in 2026: AI Dysmorphia. From Instagram filters and AI-generated selfies to cosmetic procedures and self-worth, this conversation explores how technology is reshaping the way we see ourselves—and why more young people are seeking procedures based on faces that aren't even real. Dr. Ruslan explains: • What AI Dysmorphia actually is • Why social media has changed cosmetic surgery forever • How ethical surgeons know when to say "no" • The psychology behind cosmetic procedures • Helping teens build confidence before changing their appearance • How parents can talk with kids about unrealistic beauty standards • Why confidence starts internally—not with surgery This isn't an anti-plastic surgery conversation. It's a conversation about making healthy decisions for the right reasons. If you're a parent, educator, athlete, creator, or anyone navigating today's digital world, this episode is a must-listen. Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila + Why This Conversation Matters 01:45 Meet Dr. Ruslan: From Artist to Facial Plastic Surgeon 04:30 The Pressure of Operating on Faces & Lessons from Sports 07:00 The Psychology Behind Cosmetic Surgery 10:00 Why Ethical Surgeons Need to Say "No" 13:30 Confidence vs. Chasing Perfection 16:30 What Is AI Dysmorphia? 19:45 How AI Filters Are Creating Impossible Beauty Standards 23:00 Why Social Media Is Changing Self-Image 26:00 Talking to Kids About Beauty, Filters & Confidence 30:00 Teens, Cosmetic Procedures & Responsible Decision-Making 33:30 Advice for Parents Navigating Social Media Pressures 36:30 Final Thoughts: Confidence, Authenticity & Protecting the Next Generation 39:11 Thanks for Watching | Subscribe & Follow Turmeric & Tequila Dr. Ruslan Dr. Ruslan Zhuravsky is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon and founder of Z Face Plastic Surgery. He specializes exclusively in facial surgery, with a focus on primary and revision rhinoplasty, ethnic rhinoplasty, teenage rhinoplasty, and complex corrective cases. Known for his meticulous technique and artist's eye, Dr. Ruslan blends advanced surgical science with an artistic approach to facial harmony and structure. His boutique practice emphasizes comprehensive, education-driven consultations and ethical patient care, attracting patients globally who seek natural, long-lasting results that preserve individuality. https://zfaceplasticsurgery.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DrZface/ https://www.instagram.com/drzface/ https://www.tiktok.com/@drzface Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE MORE LIKE THIS: https://youtu.be/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF https://youtu.be/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI https://youtu.be/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH
How do you set a boundary without upsetting people? You cannot control whether someone feels disappointed, but you can communicate your limits with honesty, warmth, and clarity. If the word no gets stuck in your throat—or you find yourself saying yes before you have checked your calendar, energy, or actual desire—this episode is for you. Sometimes the hardest part of setting a boundary is not finding the words. It is the fear that another person's disappointment will mean you have done something wrong. So, instead of simply saying no, you begin building a case. You explain your schedule. You list your symptoms. You offer supporting documentation, emotional exhibits A through F, and perhaps a photograph of yourself looking convincingly exhausted. All because a quiet part of you is saying: Please don't be mad at me. In this solo episode, Danielle explores why saying no can feel so emotionally loaded—especially for recovering people pleasers, people who are highly attuned to others, and anyone who has learned to measure their goodness by how available they are. You will learn why boundaries are not rejection, why your capacity matters as much as the empty spaces on your calendar, and how to communicate a clear no without becoming cold, harsh, or unkind. Because a boundary is not a punishment for somebody else. It is a commitment between you and you. In This Episode, We Talk About Why saying no can feel threatening even when the request is completely reasonable The fear underneath overexplaining your decisions Why some people instinctively look outward to determine who they need to be How people pleasing, attachment patterns, and family dynamics can shape your relationship with boundaries The difference between having time and having capacity Why an invitation can feel more like a blazing cast-iron pan without oven mitts The hidden energetic cost of saying yes too quickly Why boundaries are commitments to yourself—not attempts to control another person How to care about someone's feelings without becoming responsible for preventing them Three simple ways to say no with clarity and kindness Three Practical Takeaways 1. Check Your Capacity, Not Only Your Calendar Something may technically fit into an open hour without truly fitting into your life. Before answering, consider: preparation time travel and transition time emotional energy recovery afterward what else you are already carrying what this yes will ask of your future self The question is not only: Do I have time? It is also: Do I have the energy to do this without abandoning myself? 2. Match the Detail to the Relationship You do not owe every person the same amount of explanation. A close friend may receive more context because the intimacy of the relationship supports it. A casual acquaintance, distant contact, or unsolicited email request may only need: Thank you for thinking of me, but I can't commit to that right now. Kindness does not require complete access to your private life. 3. Practice One of These Three Responses Polite and firm: "Thank you for thinking of me, but I can't commit to that right now." Gentle redirect: "I don't have the capacity for that, but here is what I can offer." Clear no: "No, thank you." The goal is not to sound perfectly scripted. The goal is to have language available when your nervous system wants to panic, overcommit, or start preparing a courtroom defense for your exhaustion. The Moment Would you rather fake a medical emergency than simply say no? It sounds dramatic—until you remember the last time you gave someone six paragraphs of evidence to prove that your boundary was legitimate. Sometimes we do not explain because the other person needs more information. We explain because we are trying to prevent them from having a feeling about our decision. The Heart of This Conversation Boundaries are not rejection. They're clarity. A boundary does not mean: "I do not care about you." It may simply mean: "I am no longer willing to run myself into the ground to prove that I do." Danielle's Favorite Quote If everyone gets a yes from me, eventually there is nothing left for me. Another Line to Keep I can care about your disappointment without making it my job to prevent it. Reflection Question Where in your life are you currently offering a yes because you are afraid of what someone might feel if you said no? Before you judge yourself, pause and get curious. What are you afraid their disappointment would mean about you? A Gentle Practice The next time someone asks something of you, try not to answer immediately. Even if your instinct is to say yes. Even if the message has been marked as read. Even if you are already imagining the awkward silence. Try: "Let me check a few things, and I'll get back to you." That small pause creates enough room to consult the person who is often left out of the decision: You. Before you go Listen to the full episode for a deeper look at why saying no can feel so difficult, how boundaries protect your energy before burnout sets in, and the exact words you can use when you want to be both clear and kind. And remember: You do not need to become less caring to set a boundary. You may simply need to stop using self-abandonment as proof that you care. 20-Second Spotify and Apple Podcasts CTA Does the word no ever get stuck in your throat? In this episode of Don't Cut Your Own Bangs, we're talking about how to set kind, clear boundaries without building a legal defense for your capacity. Follow the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss a conversation created for high-functioning humans with big feelings. Resources Mentioned The Treasured Journal A seven-part guided journal and meditation series designed to help you reflect, reset, and listen to yourself before burnout sets in. https://danielleireland.com/journal Wrestling a Walrus A playful book for little people with big feelings—and the grown-ups helping them name and navigate those feelings without shame. https://danielleireland.com/wrestling-a-walrus Connect With Danielle Website https://danielleireland.com Substack https://danielleireland.substack.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DontCutYourOwnBangs Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontcutyourownbangs The Treasured Journal https://danielleireland.com/journal Wrestling a Walrus https://danielleireland.com/wrestling-a-walrus Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0VFZulonTvaa2HIPyJa4Tq Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-cut-your-own-bangs/id1427579922
Hey, Family Brand community! Have you ever had one of those moments where nothing is necessarily wrong... but something just feels off? That's exactly where we found ourselves not too long ago. On the surface, life was full of good things—work, activities, commitments, opportunities—but somehow we looked around and realized we didn't actually have much time left to simply be a family. That realization eventually led us to create one of our favorite Family Brand exercises: Take Back Your Family's Time. The truth is, your calendar will always fill itself if you let it. We learned that the hard way. We had said yes to so many good opportunities that there wasn't much room left for the best things—the conversations around the dinner table, family traditions, slow evenings together, or simply doing the things we genuinely love as a family. Sometimes the problem isn't that we're filling our lives with bad things. It's that we're filling them with so many good things that there's no space left for what matters most. One of the first things we did was ask a simple question: "Our family works when..." We started making a list of the moments when we feel the most connected. Maybe it's eating meals together, camping, turning off devices in the evenings, going to church, reading together, or having a nightly family check-in. Every family will have different answers, but identifying those rhythms gave us clarity about what we wanted to protect. From there, we took an honest look at where our time was actually going. It wasn't always easy, but it gave us permission to say "no" to some things so we could say a much bigger "yes" to our family. As another busy season approaches, this is the perfect time to pause and do your own family time audit. Involve your kids in the conversation—they often have incredible insight into what makes them feel most connected. You might be surprised by what they remember and what they value. The goal isn't to create a perfect schedule. It's to intentionally create a life where your family has room to thrive instead of simply trying to keep up. Hit play to hear the full conversation! In this episode, we walk through the entire Take Back Your Family's Time framework, the questions we ask ourselves every year, and the practical exercise you can use with your own family this week. P.S. We're here to help you build your own Family Brand, one episode at a time. So go ahead, hit play, and let's grow together! Or, if you're ready to dive deeper into our community, follow the links below. LINKS: All Links Family Brand! stan.store/familybrand familybrand.com/quiz familybrand.com/retreats. Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 Why We Needed to Take Back Our Family's Time 01:19 When Good Things Become Too Much 02:11 The Family Exercise We Shared in Croatia 03:14 The Wake-Up Call Our Family Needed 04:13 Identifying What Your Family Loves Most 05:00 Good vs. Better vs. Best 05:46 The Story That Changed Our Perspective 06:46 Why Every Family Needs a Time Audit 07:46 Rediscovering Family Traditions 08:27 Preparing for a Busy Season 09:00 "Our Family Works When..." 10:00 A Family Tradition That Inspired Us 11:06 Give Yourself Permission to Say No 11:47 Involve Your Kids in the Conversation 00:00 Why We Needed to Take Back Our Family's Time 01:19 When Good Things Become Too Much 02:11 The Family Exercise We Shared in Croatia 03:14 The Wake-Up Call Our Family Needed 04:13 Identifying What Your Family Loves Most 05:00 Good vs. Better vs. Best 05:46 The Story That Changed Our Perspective 06:46 Why Every Family Needs a Time Audit 07:46 Rediscovering Family Traditions 08:27 Preparing for a Busy Season 09:00 "Our Family Works When..." 10:00 A Family Tradition That Inspired Us 11:06 Give Yourself Permission to Say No 11:47 Involve Your Kids in the Conversation
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