Podcasts about Scope

Brand new for 2026, The Scope Podcast. Combining passions for fishing and the kayak side of the sport with two representatives that encompass what it means to care about the industry and resource. The Scope Podcast will be a kayak-centric fishing podcast hosted by revered angler Guillermo Gonzalez and Bassmaster Kayak Tournament Director, Steve Owens. Episode 9 of The Scope Podcast, host Steve Owens is joined by Wyatt Hammond to interview Guillermo Gonzalez, winner of the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Wolf and Fox Rivers presented by Native Watercraft.#bassmaster #podcast #kayakfishing

From designing the world's best structures to music videos and winning international swing competitions with only one shoe! A hilarious strategy for Pickle Roulette, the brutal aftermath of winning a chilli-eating contest, and the brilliant, completely free life hack for experiencing London in a whole new way.We are joined by the incredible Lesta Woo, a world-class architect, award-winning jazz dancer, and talented artist. She also happens to be visually impaired. Lesta shares her extraordinary journey.Follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including Apple, Amazon music, Audible, Instagram, Twitter / X / Facebook. Click here for links to all of those :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Highlights:The Power of Echolocation: How Lesta uses the continuous rhythm of jazz music to "see" the dance floor, avoid collisions and more.Dancing with The Stars: Behind the scenes of a massive three-day music video shoot with one of the world's most successful recording artistsWinning International Dance Competitions: Taking first place at the Upside Down Festival in Ghent—despite her shoe flying off mid-routine.Pickle Roulette & The Ring of Fire: Lesta's fearless approach to buying mystery £1 pickles in Chinatown, and the terrifying realities of the Red Dog Saloon spicy wing challenge.The Ultimate London Life Hack: The best way to uncover the hidden magic, smells, and textures of the city.EXCLUSIVE BRAND NEW PARODY TRACKS THROUGHOUT THE EPISODE INCLUDING IN THE OUTRO AND AT THE VERY ENDPeople Mentioned in This Episode:Ed Sheeran: Global music superstar whose Azizam music video featured Lesta shaking her bum.David Attenborough: Legendary broadcaster, mentioned for featuring the Gardens by the Bay Supertrees on Planet Earth.Mike Figgis: Oscar-winning director of Leaving Las Vegas, who directed Lesta in the film London Tango.Romano Viazzani: Musician, producer of London Tango, and former Best of London guest.Amir Giles: Choreographer Kate Flatt: Artistic director and the original choreographer for Les Misérables.Jay Adegbenro: Lesta's dance partner.Shivangee Agrawal: Audio describer for the contemporary dance show Plieu.Chris McCausland: Comedian and Strictly Come Dancing winner.Rosie Jones: Comedian whom Lesta spotted at the Scope Disability Awards.Sir Robin Miller: The blind chair of the disability equality charity Scope.Alice Gregory: Lesta's dance partner for the disability and nightlife exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands.Best of London Picks include: The Crystal in Royal Victoria, Pleu The Place London School of Conemporary Dance, Jamboree in King's Cross (where Lesta teaches) and the inspiring Scope Awards at the Kia Oval. Her mum's kitchen for unmatched wontons, Peppers & Spice in Dalston for incredible Caribbean patties and goat curry. Chinatown supermarkets (for Tiger Paw buns!), and K-Miso in Greenwich Market for Korean product, Clissold Park for chilling under a tree, grabbing a coffee, and saying hello to the deer.Lesta Woo:Instagram: Follow Lesta at @dis_swing_thingExhibition: See the new disability and nightlife exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to  BEST OF LONDON we have great shows coming up. For links click here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ben@lifemac.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I read and reply to all your e-mails.Intro and Outro music lyrics and compositions by Ben HollandBest of London is presented and produced by Ben Holland and Ben Afleck.Ben's instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/benpodz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben's TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@benpodz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben's X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://x.com/benpodz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Logo by the brilliant bob@recolodesign.comFollow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on ALL the platforms including Apple, Amazon music, Audible, Instagram, Twitter / X / Facebook. Click here for links to all of those :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestolondon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us Fan MailEvery click, purchase, transaction and customer interaction creates data—but who turns those numbers into useful business decisions?In this episode of The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow, explore the career of a Data Analyst, one of the most versatile data-driven career options today.Discover what data analysts actually do, the career scope in India and abroad, essential skills, educational pathways, tools such as Excel, SQL, Python and Power BI, salary potential, top colleges and career opportunities.If you enjoy numbers, patterns, problem-solving and technology, this episode will help you understand whether Data Analytics could be the right career for you.

Most businesses believe they have outsourced their nature risk. They have not.In this episode we look at why so much climate and nature risk sits in supply chains rather than on the balance sheet, and what that means for any organisation buying from, selling into or manufacturing in Asia.I am joined by Fran van Dijk, CEO and founder of One Stone Advisors, who has just shared a discussion paper on nature and climate risk with the accountancy profession, and Eleanor Whittle, founder of Alopias Earth, who spent a decade in UK government on international biodiversity policy including two years as a diplomat in Beijing, and now advises companies on climate and nature strategy from Taiwan. Together they write the Real World Briefing series. Charlie Luxton and I take the conversation from accounting rules to the water systems that keep global trade moving.The numbers land hard. Drought cut daily Panama Canal crossings by 36%. Low water on the Rhine pushed shipping from around 20 euros a tonne to 150. Around 41% of Asian data centres sit in areas of extremely high water stress, with another 22% in high stress zones. The Asian Development Bank puts roughly 75% of the region's GDP in sectors moderately or heavily dependent on nature, well above the global average.What comes out of it is practical. Separate your risks from your dependencies, because you can diversify a risk and you cannot diversify a dependency. Investigate your supply chain to tier four, not tier one. Build a live risk register. Ask whether you have the regional expertise and local partnerships to turn a disclosure into a credible strategy. And stop filing this under sustainability, because it belongs in business strategy.ABOUT THE GUESTSFran van Dijk, One Stone AdvisorsFran advises boards and senior leadership teams on nature, biodiversity and integrated climate and nature strategy through One Stone Advisors. She is a B Corp founder and a Public Interest Member of the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. Fran is also Chief Impact Officer at Subsee, an AI and ocean technology company.Fran recently wrote a paper highlighting the sustainability challenges to conventional accounting, such as its failure to record the erosion of the critical shared assets a company doesn't own, and its reliance on historical data to predict non-linear future risks. Giving examples from published data and major corporate losses at firms like PG&E and Toyota, Fran explains why the profession needs better forward-looking, climate- and nature-related risk models. She draws on the UK Government's National Security Assessment, the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries' Parasol Lost report, and documented corporate information.Fran and Will have known each other since Will moved to Edinburgh. She sat on Green Element's advisory board. She brings the ‘what is actually happening' lens, and the financial translation: unpriced insurance risk, tail risk, going concern, and the questions a CFO cannot answer from a standard risk register.Eleanor Whittle, Alopias EarthEleanor founded Alopias Earth and advises private-sector organisations on climate and nature-related risk and strategy. She spent around ten years in the UK government, including leading major international climate finance programmes and two years as a diplomat in Beijing, where she led UK-China engagement on climate and nature. Eleanor then went on to be Programme Director at global energy think tank Ember. She is based in Taiwan, giving her a working perspective on a region that many European businesses primarily experience through their supply chains and operations. She is also Chief Strategy Officer at Subsee, an AI and ocean technology company. A keen diver and freediver, her connection to the ocean is personal as well as professional.Eleanor co-authors the Real World Briefing series with Fran and wrote the Asia Pacific briefing this episode draws on. She brings the regional and regulatory picture: how nature risk shows up through water, supply chains and infrastructure; why sustainability regulation and disclosure are accelerating across Asian markets; and what this means for European companies buying from, selling into or operating in the region.Eleanor is also an Honorary Fellow of the University of East Anglia.COMPANY SNAPSHOTSOne Stone AdvisorsA specialist advisory practice working with boards and leadership teams on nature, biodiversity and integrated climate and nature strategy. Focus areas include nature-related risk in value chains, board governance and capability, and the financial framing of nature risk. Fran van Dijk is a founder and a B Corp advocate.Alopias EarthA strategic advisory business helping companies understand and respond to climate and nature-related risk, and translate it into strategy and decision-making. Founded by Eleanor Whittle, Alopias Earth brings international policy and regional insight to questions spanning nature-related risk, value chains, regulation and business resilience.The Real World Briefing SeriesA monthly board-level briefing series co-authored by Fran and Eleanor, making the case that nature and biodiversity are business-critical. Four briefings inform this episode:Briefing 1: Nature is Now Business-Critical. Nature moves from voluntary and reputational to material and decision-relevant. TNFD as entry point rather than destination.Briefing 2: Financing Green to Greening Finance. How the financial sector is bringing nature into the mainstream, and why diversification is not enough.Briefing 3: Asia Pacific, the Region That Changes the Equation. Nature risk as geographic and systemic rather than sector-specific.Briefing 4: Europe, a Climate Leader Losing Its Way. The fastest-warming continent, the Omnibus rollback, and cascading food system risk.THE ST ETHELBURGA'S ROUNDTABLEThis summary outlines the findings from the St Ethelburga's Roundtable, held on June 23, 2026, which addressed the gap between climate and nature insight and effective action.Chapters 01:20 Meet Fran van Dijk and Eleanor Whittle 02:23 What climate and nature risk actually means for a business 06:46 What this year's fires and heatwaves have already cost 09:29 Discounting: how accounting makes long-term damage disappear 11:13 Insurers quietly walking away from high-risk assets 15:47 The Panama Canal and the limits of abstract risk 26:34 Asia: data centres, semiconductors and water stress 31:09 Why you cannot outsource risk to a supplier 34:14 Nickel, Indonesia and the energy transition colliding with nature loss 43:12 The gap between net zero claims and verified action 52:18 Putting nature into governance and onto the board 55:27 The questions your board should be asking nowIf you want help turning this into a costed adaptation and resilience plan, that is what we do at 51toCarbonZero: https://www.51tocarbonzero.comSubscribe for more conversations that make sustainability a business decision rather than a reporting exercise.#NatureRisk #SupplyChainRisk #ClimateRisk #TNFD #SustainabilityMentioned in this episode:UPCOMING WEBINAR: The Scope 3 Blind Spot: What Your Supplier Data Isn't Telling YouScope 3 emissions are often the biggest contributor to an organisation's carbon footprint, yet many businesses are making decisions based on incomplete, outdated or estimated supplier data. In this webinar, we'll explore the biggest blind spots in supplier emissions data, why they matter for reporting and decarbonisation, and how leading organisations are moving beyond spreadsheets and assumptions to build a more accurate, scalable approach to Scope 3. LIVE ATTENDANCE BONUS: complimentary gap audit of your top 10 suppliers. Wednesday 16 September | 1pm BST https://www.51tocarbonzero.com/webinar-supply-chain/Supply Chain WebinarKeep informed on Sustainability NewsI'm Will Richardson, Head of Ecosystems at 51toCarbonZero and a sustainability advisor with 25 years in the field. I founded Green Element in 2004 and spent two decades building it into one of Europe's most respected sustainability consultancies before it merged with 51toCarbonZero in November 2025. Climate action is both an obligation and an opportunity, and that's the thread running through everything I write here. I co-created Compare Your Footprint, carbon accounting software recognised as a key player in the Global Carbon Accounting Software Market, and I'm a Fellow of IEMA and a Chartered Environmentalist. Each week, I break down what's actually happening in sustainability: the data,...

This episode is part of my Old but Gold series, where I revisit some of my earlier podcasts that are still completely relevant for your SBR exam today. The recording may be from the archives, but the knowledge and exam technique are every bit as useful now.In this episode, I strip climate change and sustainability reporting back to the basics. I explain greenhouse gas emissions, gross and net emissions, carbon credits and, crucially, the difference between Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. I also connect this terminology to the broader principles of sustainability reporting.You'll learn the language you need before you can confidently tackle an exam requirement on sustainability. I explain Scope 1 as direct emissions, Scope 2 as energy-related emissions and Scope 3 as emissions connected with the wider value chain. We also look at metrics, targets, governance, strategy, risk management and why concepts such as materiality, relevance and faithful representation still matter.Thanks for listening to this episode of Pass Your SBR ACCA Exams with Tom Clendon.If you'd like to view the exam question on screen and see my working, subscribe to the YouTube Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@tomclendonSBR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For access to on-demand support and guidance for your ACCA SBR Journey, visit my website to see my current course offering:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://tomclendon.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(0:00) Old but Gold introduction(0:57) Why climate change matters in SBR(1:39) What is climate change?(2:14) Greenhouse gases and carbon emissions(3:12) Why accountants are involved in sustainability reporting(4:00) Net zero, gross emissions and net emissions(5:04) What are carbon credits?(6:14) Scope 1 emissions(6:43) Scope 2 emissions(7:34) Scope 3 and the value chain(8:08) Recap of Scope 1, 2 and 3(8:34) IFRS S2, metrics, targets and materiality

In this episode of YMU, Danny is joined with Hannah Augustine, the program director at KidzMatter Ministry. They discuss how Youth and KidMin leaders have a unique opportunity to disciple the teens who are serving in both their ministries. By partnering together, leaders can leverage their collective influence on the teenagers in their ministries.Resources:Kids Discipling Kids: The Integration of Youth and Children's Ministries Building a Scope and Sequence for Biblical Literacy in Children's Ministry and Parents by Tara Davis and Cameron Cole Children's Ministry Resources Follow the YMU podcast and download it wherever you find your podcastsJoin us at the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville, Oct. 22nd to 24th. Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Greenwashing can start when a communications team turns solid sustainability data into an overstated claim, says Helen Neal. The founder of HN Communications, a certified B Corp sustainability communications consultancy, talks with the Environmental Transformation Podcast host Sean Grady about the gap between corporate progress and public credibility. She explains how companies can speak about climate action without exaggerating results or going silent out of fear of scrutiny.Neal details her IMPACT framework: integrity, meaning, proof, action, consistency and transparency. She also explains how Zena, the artificial intelligence platform she developed, reviews websites, press releases and sustainability reports for potential regulatory risks. Rather than rewriting copy, the tool coaches users to identify missing evidence, clarify claims and explain how results were achieved. Neal says it still requires human review and is not a substitute for legal advice.The conversation also covers the pressure on 2030 commitments, why sustainability needs support from the chief executive and how tying bonuses to measurable goals can spread responsibility across a business. Neal makes the case for treating secure supplies, reliable energy and ethical procurement as long-term business priorities rather than simply the right thing to do.She traces her move from corporate work to building a flexible, remote consultancy and explains why she created the Climate Leaders Community for women in sustainability. Her message to boardrooms: use technology to understand the data, but keep telling the human stories behind the work.Contact Helen Neal: helen@hncommunications.co.ukFind Helen Neal and HN Communications on LinkedIn.#Greenwashing #SustainabilityCommunications #ClimateLeadershipThanks to our Sponsors: Cascade Environmental, E-Tank, WASTELINQTAGS:Helen Neale, Xena AI, Zena review, HN Comms, green hushing, ESG reporting, environmental advertising, green claims review, corporate accountability, climate risk communication, supply chain resilience, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability governance, responsible marketing, circular economy, climate commitments, sustainable procurement, brand trust, climate tech, environmental podcast

What epic high fantasy series should EVERY fantasy fan experience at least once?In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim and Zach each bring five completed epic high fantasy series to the table—creating a combined list of 10 series we believe deserve to be part of every serious fantasy reader's journey.But this isn't simply a list of our 10 favorite series.We're looking at significance. Influence. Worldbuilding. Characters. Scope. Innovation. Staying power. And, of course, whether the experience of reading these enormous stories is actually worth the hundreds—or thousands!—of pages they demand from us.And because this is Jim and Zach we're talking about, we're not just presenting our picks and politely agreeing with each other. We'll debate the merits of each other's selections, defend the choices that need defending, and each of us has brought along ONE pick we suspect might be a little...controversial.

A special conversation with Dr. David Langer, hosted by Dr. Isaac Yang Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/4sS1Ff7vzFw #neurosurgery #neurosurgeryawarenessmonth

Recent attacks on water utilities have shown how quickly a local cybersecurity incident can become a national concern. The systems that deliver drinking water are operated by thousands of separate organizations with varying resources and cyber capabilities. For more on what that means for protecting critical infrastructure, I'm joined by Ozgur Ozmen, assistant professor in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence at Arizona State University.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introduction Most carriers can say how many AI pilots they are running. Far fewer can say where every automated decision in the business sits. That gap is the subject of this episode. Josh Hollander is joined by Karl Canty and Paul Laurent of Artefact, the global data and AI consultancy, for a working conversation about the four frameworks converging on US insurance: the NAIC model bulletin, California's ADMT rules, Colorado's algorithm governance regime, and New York's DFS circular letter. Paul argues that this combination has made US insurance the most completely defined AI governance environment anywhere, and that the scope reaches well past the AI programs carriers are proud of. Rules engines, credit scores, telematics feeds, and vendor models are all inside it. Karl's argument is that carriers moving on this for the first time are not first movers, they are late, and that the inventory work the rules force on you is the same work that makes your own data usable for growth. Guest Bio Karl Canty is Partner and US Insurance Lead at Artefact, where he is building the firm's North American insurance practice. He has spent about twenty-five years in insurance data, technology, and operations, including advisory roles at PwC and EY, a data and AI leadership role at EXL, and a partnership at Capco. He writes for Digital Insurance on where AI actually pays for carriers. Paul Laurent is Head of AI Risk and Data Trust at Artefact, running the firm's AI governance advisory practice across North America. He describes himself as a technical lawyer: criminal prosecutions early on, a master's in computer science, then a decade at Oracle translating regulatory obligations into working architecture, followed by identity, data security, privacy, and now AI. He has contributed to NIST framework work across cybersecurity, privacy, and AI risk management. Key Topics -The four timelines - New York in force since July 2024, an NAIC pilot ending in an AI systems evaluation, California live with enforcement from January 2027, and Colorado already amended toward California's standard. -Scope is wider than AI - California's rules reach deterministic tools and legacy rules engines, which pulls decades-old underwriting and claims infrastructure into the conversation. -The vendor chain is not a place to put the risk - The NAIC treats external consumer data and information systems, including credit scores and telematics, as the carrier's responsibility. -Compliance cannot be delegated to a third-party vendor. -Human in the loop rarely survives the test - California wrote three bright-line conditions for human review. In Paul's assessments, more than eighty percent of processes carriers describe as human-reviewed do not meet them. -Nobody can produce the inventory - The first question in every engagement is where the business makes significant decisions with automation. Paul gets the same answer every time: we have some, we don't know where all of it is, and there is probably shadow. -CalPrivacy is already staffed and fining - Roughly 150 complaints actioned, capacity for a hundred at a time, and eight-figure fines appearing. -Where the work turns into growth - Karl's case for entity resolution, a real AI roadmap, and a durable enterprise AI competency coming out of the same assessment that satisfies the regulators. -The pause happening right now - Paul's most governance-mature client has stopped agentic AI development until these questions are answered, and the conversation inside carriers has moved from the CIO to the chief data officer. Notable Quotes "The most completely defined spot on the global AI governance workspace right now is the US insurance industry." "The vendor chain for NAIC is explicit. You cannot delegate compliance responsibility to a third-party vendor." "I don't think that companies who are moving right now for the first time are first movers. I think you're already late." "If you could tech your way out of this problem, it would have happened already." Resources Guests: Artefact: https://www.artefact.com/ Karl Canty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlcanty/ Paul Laurent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullaurent/ Host & Organization: Joshua R. Hollander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarhollander/ Horton International (USA): https://www.horton-usa.com/ Insurtech Leadership Podcast (LinkedIn Showcase): https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe on your favorite platform and leave a review. The Insurtech Leadership Podcast is available on YouTube, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

What could a major change to the GRAS framework mean for food companies? In this episode, we unpack the FDA's proposed rule that would transform the long-standing voluntary GRAS notification system into a mandatory one, while also expanding the scope of the program and creating a streamlined pathway for certain substances already on the market. We explore what the proposal could mean for companies relying on self-affirmed GRAS determinations, including new notification requirements, transition periods, potential post-market scrutiny, and longer FDA review timelines. The proposal also raises significant questions about FDA's legal authority and whether the agency has the resources to manage a substantial increase in submissions. For food and ingredient companies, the rule could represent one of the most significant changes to the GRAS framework in decades, making it important to assess current GRAS determinations and prepare for what comes next. Hosted by Simone Roach. Based on a blog post by Donnelly L. McDowell, Katie Rogers, and Cristina Ferretti.

There is a startup delay that often goes undetected: source preparation. Ken Getz, executive director at the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, and Rick Ward, chief commercial officer at CRIO, break down what their joint research reveals about protocol-guided source preparation and why it quietly dictates when the first patient can actually enroll. With guest host Deena Bernstein, vice president of business development at Transformative Pharmaceutical Solutions, they walk through the surprising lag sites can face waiting for “final” source materials, why EHR-to-EDC integration is not a universal fix, and the steps sponsors, CROs, and sites can take to reduce startup friction and improve site experience. The Scope of Things podcast explores clinical research and its possibilities, promise, and pitfalls. Clinical Research News senior writer, Deborah Borfitz, welcomes guests who are visionaries closest to the topics, but who can still see past their piece of the puzzle. Focusing on game-changing trends and out-of-the-box operational approaches in the clinical research field, the Scope of Things podcast is your no-nonsense, insider's look at clinical research today.  

Send us Fan MailCan you build a successful engineering career while also helping build a cleaner future?In this episode of The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow, explore the career of a Renewable Energy Engineer—a future-focused profession connected with solar energy, wind power, clean technology and sustainable development.Discover the scope in India and abroad, nature of work, educational pathway, essential skills, salary potential, top colleges and career opportunities in the renewable energy sector.If you are an engineering aspirant looking for a career that combines technology, innovation, sustainability and real-world impact, this episode will help you understand whether renewable energy engineering could be the right path for you.

Call of Duty | Wardogs | Modern Warfare 4 | Arena Breakout Infinite | Gray Zone Warfare More FPS News #podcast #gaming #fps Welcome to "The Scope," your ultimate FPS gaming podcast! Join us for the latest news, trends, and updates in the world of First Person Shooters. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, our passionate hosts cover everything from new releases to gaming strategies. Dive into the action-packed universe of FPS games with us!Buffnerd GamingChannel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUv67t-1w4i5NJhG3T1vtmgTwitter: https://twitter.com/BuffNerdGaming1BlueTheRobot: Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlueTheRobotTwitter: https://twitter.com/bluetherobotCrash:Discord: https://discord.gg/4HZxRx3MkFTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/crash8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/fps_crash

In this episode of Medical Spa Insider, host Alex Thiersch welcomes Dr. Terry Dubrow—board-certified plastic surgeon, star of Botched, and expert consultant for the California Medical Board. Together, they explore the rapidly evolving landscape of peptide therapy, med spa legal compliance, and the regulatory challenges practitioners face today. Dr. Dubrow breaks down the medical board's stance on unapproved compounds, the critical importance of documentation, and how non-physician providers can safely navigate their scope of practice. Discussion points include: 05:21 — Regulatory Scrutiny 14:29 — The Importance of Documentation 20:05 — The Danger of Stacking Peptides and Experimentation 27:05 — What is Retatrutide and How Should Practitioners Approach It 35:21 — Scope of Practice and Responsible Procedures AmSpa Members can enjoy an additional 15 minutes of content from this session by logging into their user accounts and accessing their on-demand learning library!

In this SWR Member Interview Podcast, I'm joined by David Bryngelsson, CEO and founder of CarbonCloud, a platform that helps food and beverage companies map, measure and reduce value chain emissions. Amid mounting compliance requirements and reporting burdens, David highlights the opportunities that come from taking action on Scope 3 emissions. Companies that engage in decarbonisation and value chain collaboration can build resilience while strengthening their position as preferred suppliers. We discuss the biggest challenges in carbon measurement in the wine industry, what makes a carbon footprint credible, and best practice for supplier engagement. We also explore the importance of Product Carbon Footprinting (PCF), and David shares insights from CarbonCloud's PCF partnership with Systembolaget.

The differences between an adult Sunday school class and one for kids are quite striking. A class for toddlers and preschoolers is rarely organized around the logic of a Bible passage, or even a lesson outline. Instead, lessons are structured by the classroom schedule and environment—by a basic routine and activity centers that are designed for play, music, the Bible story, and other games or crafts. How do we prepare children's lessons that are Christ-centered, biblically faithful, engaging for kids, and oriented towards the distinct ways that kids learn? This workshop will help you learn how to do just that. Jared Kennedy serves as an editor for The Gospel Coalition. He is also co-founder of Gospel-Centered Family and the author of books for children and families like Faith-Builder Catechism (New Growth Press, 2023), Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission (Crossway, 2022), and The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible (New Growth, 2017). He, his wife Megan, and their three daughters live in Louisville, Kentucky, where they attend Sojourn Church Midtown. Announcing Rooted Children's Ministry Curriculum: Why and How to Use 'Gospel Basics' Building a Scope and Sequence for Biblical Literacy in Children's Ministry and Parents by Tara Davis and Cameron Cole Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates.  Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville. Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Episode Summary Most PR wins are hard to see in real time. The brand building, the reputation work, the slow accumulation of coverage that eventually shifts how a client is perceived.  Those results are often invisible until long after the campaign ends. Mitch Leff's World Cup campaign for the city of Decatur, Georgia was the opposite. The goal was clear: get people to the square. The measure of success was visible from day one. And by the time the Indigo Girls closed out the 34-day Watch Fest on the last night of the tournament, Mitch and his partner Kim Speece had delivered 170,000 attendees, daily media coverage for every single day of the World Cup, international press from Japan's Asahi Shimbun, features in Southern Living and Garden & Gun, and the best sales month in 29 years for one of Decatur's most beloved bars. Even more amazing, they did as two independent practitioners. There was no junior staff, no agency overhead, just decades of experience, meticulous timing, and a daily 8:30 pm video blast to TV stations so that the morning shows always had something to run. In this episode, Mitch joins Karen and Michelle to walk through how the campaign came together, how they set expectations without a baseline, how they managed story angles that didn't pan out, and what it means for the case that independent practitioners can do what large agencies do and do it with excellence.   Episode Highlights [01:48] Saying Yes Without a Budget, Scope, or Timeline: Mitch's colleague Jen Johns called in the fall of 2024 with an idea for 34 days of World Cup programming in Decatur's newly renovated town square. No budget confirmed, no scope locked, no clear timeline beyond 'the World Cup is happening.' Mitch said yes anyway, drawn by the scale of what it could be and the relationship with Jen, who he'd worked with through years of sports-adjacent clients. His first proposal didn't even have a budget number in it. The plan and the funding came together in the months that followed. [04:00] Working Backwards from the Event: How to Build a 14-Month PR Timeline: Mitch and his colleague, Kim Speece sat down in spring 2025 and mapped the entire campaign backwards from the final night of the World Cup. Every announcement got its own milestone: the overall program launch, three separate band announcements for the headline acts, a cluster announcement for the smaller supporting performances, and a commissioned economic impact study from a professor at Emory's Goizueta Business School scoped specifically for Decatur. Each milestone had a deadline, and every deadline was worked backwards from the one that followed it. [06:10] When a Story Angle Doesn't Pan Out — and When Something Better Shows Up: Mitch had planned for the volunteer story as a strong visual element: hundreds of community volunteers being trained and deployed, a natural human-interest thread. It didn't work as well as expected as the training sessions were smaller and less visually compelling than he'd imagined. At the same time, an unplanned opportunity arrived on a Sunday morning: a founder of REM posted that he'd be sitting in with Drivin N Cryin at the Watch Fest the following evening. Mitch had an updated media advisory out that Sunday afternoon. The lesson he draws: you plan the story angles you know, you stay close enough to what's actually happening to catch the ones you didn't. [08:39] Turning a Crisis Risk Into a Proactive Story: Heat was on every event organizer's mind during the 2026 summer. When Atlanta media began running stories about fans passing out at Centennial Olympic Park, Mitch had a different story ready: everything Decatur had done to prepare. Misting stations. Shade coverage. Water stations. Paramedics and fire department staff on site, including the fire chief. He pitched the preparedness angle, booked the interviews, and turned a potential crisis narrative into a positive feature about a city that had planned ahead. [13:56] Setting Expectations and Baselines When You're Starting from Zero: The newly renovated Decatur Square had never hosted an event of this size. The fire department estimated a capacity of around 5,500 people. That became the planning number. For media expectations, Mitch told the client they should expect three of Atlanta's four TV stations at the launch press conference, plus the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and local radio. They got all four stations, an advance story in the AJC, significant radio coverage, and international press. Once it became clear that Decatur had a more organized and sustained program than any other city in the region, Mitch revised his projections upward, telling the client they'd get more coverage than originally planned, because the program itself had earned it. [16:00] Building Media Relationships Six Months Before You Need Them: One of Mitch's core principles for event PR: never let a reporter first hear about the event when the event is happening. Every journalist who might want to cover the Watch Fest knew about it six months in advance. The outreach spanned local, statewide, regional, national, sports, and travel media. The Chamber of Commerce, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Mayor's office, and elected officials were all on every distribution list, because they were fielding calls from other media and amplifying the reach. By the time the World Cup started, the reporters already knew. Mitch's job in the final weeks was to give them content, not context. [18:00] The Daily Blast That Made Morning Shows Easy to Say Yes To: Two weeks before the World Cup, Mitch and Kim began sending a weekly 10-day look-ahead to media. Once the tournament started, they added a daily blast: a brief note about what happened that day and what was happening the next day, with video of that evening's concert shot and delivered to TV stations by 8:3 0pm. Not a press release. Not even a full media advisory. Just here is what happened, here is what is coming, here is usable video for your 11 pm show and your morning block. Morning producers came in at 2 am and found the clip at the top of their inbox. Channel 69, the CBS affiliate, ran a drone shot of the Decatur Square on most mornings of the World Cup. That daily cadence is what made Decatur reliable, and reliable is what keeps reporters coming back. [20:16] Owning the Last Weekend When No One Else Was Doing Anything: As the World Cup wound down, Mitch checked the schedule and noticed that the downtown Fan Fest ended July 15th and nothing else was happening in Atlanta on the 18th and 19th. He told the client: we can own that weekend. The city of Atlanta ultimately announced a Ludacris concert in Piedmont Park for one of those nights, but the concert ended at 6 pm. The Indigo Girls at Decatur didn't start until 8 pm. Mitch made sure reporters knew that Decatur would be the closing act. Decatur is how the World Cup ends. By the time the Indigo Girls took the stage, the narrative was exactly what he'd pitched it to be. [22:07] Two Independents, No Agency Overhead, One Full Campaign: Michelle raises what the episode is really about: two independent practitioners, no junior staff, no agency infrastructure, and they delivered a campaign that the client said far exceeded their expectations. Mitch explained that knowing when to send a release at 11:30 pm instead of 3 am because you understand how morning producers work, knowing which story angles have visual legs and which don't, and having relationships with reporters built before you need them was the key to success. The budget didn't require a third person, and the experience of two senior people meant the judgment was there from day one. They split the days, set up a workspace on the square for managing other clients, and absorbed the overrun in June and July because that's what the work required. [29:34] What Mitch Is Most Proud of, and What the Numbers Don't Capture: Karen asks the question that goes beyond the data. Mitch's answer circles back to the relationship: a city manager and mayor who were responsive every single day, a client who consistently said the results were beyond what they'd imagined, and a square that was packed night after night with people who'd never been to Decatur before and will come back. The Brickstore Pub's best day in 29 years. A reporter flying in from Tokyo's Asahi Shimbun specifically to cover how smaller cities benefit from World Cup hosting. A morning when Mitch could watch the CBS affiliate run a drone shot of a full Decatur square at 5 am and know that the video he'd sent the night before was the reason it was on the air. And the last 20 minutes of the Indigo Girls set, when Mitch and Kim let themselves feel what they'd built and then started wondering what was next. About Mitch Leff Mitch Leff is the founder and principal of Leff Associates, an Atlanta-based independent PR firm with more than four decades of experience in public relations, media strategy, crisis communications, and event PR. His work spans sports, government, nonprofit, and corporate communications — including the 1996 Atlanta Olympics — and he is widely recognized as one of Georgia's most connected and experienced independent practitioners. Mitch also leads the Georgia Independent Professionals Group, a community of solo and independent PR and communications professionals across the state. He is an active presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, and is a frequent resource and connector for the Georgia independent PR community.   Website: leffassociates.com/our-team LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leffassociates Email: mitch@leffassociates.com Resources & Additional Information Decatur Watch Fest 26: decaturwatchfest26.com Leff Associates: leffassociates.com Georgia Independent Professionals Group: Connect via Mitch Leff on LinkedIn Solo PR Pro membership community: soloprpro.com That Solo Life podcast website: thatsololife.com Host & Show Info That Solo Life is a podcast created for public relations, communication, and marketing professionals who work as independent and small practitioners. Hosted by Karen Swim, APR, President of Solo PR Pro, and Michelle Kane, Principal of Voice Matters, the show delivers expert insights, encouragement, and practical advice for solo PR pros navigating today's dynamic professional landscape. Listen to all episodes and catch up on previous conversations at thatsololife.com. Did this episode inspire you? If you found value in this conversation, please take a moment to leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more solo pros just like you! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Building a successful client accounting services practice isn't just about choosing the right software or pricing model — it starts with the clients you choose and how openly you communicate with your team about what drives profit.In this episode, co-hosts Damien Greathead and Penny Breslin field listener questions on some of the most pressing operational challenges facing CAS firm owners today. The conversation opens with a deceptively simple question: how much should your team know about client profitability? Penny and Damien unpack why sharing the profitability of services — rather than individual client financials — can help your team understand the impact of scope creep, delays and inefficiency, without exposing sensitive numbers.From there, they dig into the real-world damage caused by clients who chronically delay. Penny shares how repeated bottlenecks from a handful of clients can derail an entire workflow, stress the team and block the path to higher-value advisory work. They discuss practical strategies for identifying the root cause of delays — whether it's missing documents or unanswered questions — and adapting your communication method to suit each client.The episode also covers the case for vertical specialisation, with real examples of firms that specialised in breweries, dental practices and restaurants, including how deep industry knowledge helped one firm help clients pivot through COVID lockdowns. Damien and Penny close with a candid discussion on AI's actual impact on accounting workflows and the realities of using offshore teams, including why team buy-in matters more than client perception.IN THIS EPISODEUnderstand why service-level profitability matters more than client-level profitability — and how to share that insight with your team without exposing sensitive financial dataIdentify and manage chronic client delays before they derail your entire workflow and block the path to advisory workSeparate "missing information" from "missing documents" in your workflow statuses to diagnose the real cause of bottlenecksDiscover how vertical specialisation can sharpen your marketing, reduce overheads and make your firm the go-to expert in an industryHear real examples of firms that specialised and thrived — including a restaurant specialist who helped clients pivot to distilleries during COVID lockdownsLearn how to respond when clients ask whether AI should reduce your fees — and why the reality of AI in bookkeeping is far messier than the marketing suggestsUnderstand what it takes to make offshore teams successful — and why internal team buy-in matters more than client perceptionExplore how to communicate the value of monthly CAS services to clients who only see the worth of annual compliance workCompanies mentioned in this episode:Moneypennyllc.comQuickBooksXero

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Jake & Ryan talk about the new updates on the form 4, and how easy it is to get suppressor now. As well as unboxing the new S2H scope at the end of the podcast. ➡️ SHOOT2HUNT

Industrial biotechnology has enormous potential to create resilient supply chains, high performance ingredients, and a more sustainable bioeconomy, but good science alone is not enough. In this episode of Grow Everything, Karl and Erum speak with Olivier Rolland about the economic and industrial realities of scaling biology. Drawing on his experience across Michelin, TotalEnergies, Toulouse White Biotechnology, and L'Oréal, Olivier explains why biotech ventures must align sustainability, performance, cost, and customer expectations from the beginning. The conversation explores how techno economic analysis, early process constraints, industrial partnerships, standardization, and supportive policy can reduce risk and move promising molecules from the laboratory into commercial production. Olivier also discusses the biomanufacturing investment gap in Europe, the importance of resilient value chains, the limits of direct fossil replacements, and the opportunity to develop new molecules that deliver the same or better functions by design.Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and speak with the leaders and innovators using biology to change the world. Biology is the world's oldest technology, and it can be engineered. So, what are we growing?Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters:(00:00:00): Music festivals, Mike Levin, and consciousness at every scale(00:07:00): Biotech news, Houston biomanufacturing, and the Michelin Guide analogy(00:14:00): Genome astrology, ingredient transparency, and food regulation(00:21:00): Olivier Rolland on L'Oréal, Scope 3 emissions, water, and resilient supply chains(00:28:00): Finding the sweet spot between performance, economics, and sustainability(00:35:00): Techno economic analysis, retrofit constraints, and industrial partnerships(00:42:00): Europe's scale up funding gap and the emerging EU biotech framework(00:49:00): Coalitions, fragmented value chains, and practical commercialization(00:56:00): What sustainable aviation fuel teaches beauty about market pull(01:03:00): Isofunctional molecules, biotech myths, duckweed, and rapid scale upLinks and Resources:L'Oreal Advanced Biotech for SustainabilityEp. 156. When Matter Makes Decisions: Michael Levin on the Intelligence of Form"What's it like to be a Cucumber" New York Magazine article about Mike LevinBMS picks Texas for new $2.3B manufacturing campusBio-AI is All Atlases and Nowhere to Go by Jake Wintermute and American WetwareBioInnovations Events - For 25% off use code: Grow EverythingGrow Everything LinkedInTopics Covered:biomanufacturing, industrial biotechnology, sustainable materials, green chemistry, biotechnology commercialization, scope 3 emissions, defossilization, sustainable beauty, bio-based ingredients, bioeconomyHave a question or comment? Message us here:Text or Call (804) 505-5553⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media

Max Hodak, co-founder and CEO of Science Corporation, joins Sarah Guo to discuss the future of vision, brain-computer interfaces, and the human experience. Max explains how Science's PRIMA retinal implant could restore functional vision for people who have lost their sight, and why treating the brain as a computational system could unlock new approaches to medicine. They explore the broader potential of neural devices, from restoring lost capabilities to expanding human potential, as well as deeper questions around identity, consciousness, and whether the human experience can persist as our biological hardware changes. Max also shares Science's long-term vision for reducing the fragility of the human condition by repairing, replacing, and ultimately upgrading parts of ourselves. Finally, he discusses the surprising parallels between AI models and biological brains, and why AI may offer a powerful new lens for understanding intelligence. Chapters: 00:00 – Cold Open Trailer 01:40 – Max Hodak Introduction 02:00 – Science Corporation Overview and Origin 02:53 – A Revolutionary Solve for Blindness  06:32 – Scope of Timeline and Engineer Cost 09:10 – Clinic Trial Process 09:45 - The Response from Clinicians 12:21 – Broader Biotech Landscape 14:59 – Brain's Relationship to Senses 17:35 – The Study of Consciousness  19:50 – Investments in Brain Computer Interface 22:10 – Fertile Ways to Study Neuroscience 24:46 – Biotech Expansion for Science Corporation 27:50 – What Success Looks Like in Neuroscience and Tech 29:06 - Goals Within Human Preservation vs. Adaptation  30:25 – Conclusion

Brand new for 2026, The Scope Podcast. Combining passions for fishing and the kayak side of the sport with two representatives that encompass what it means to care about the industry and resource. The Scope Podcast will be a kayak-centric fishing podcast hosted by revered angler Guillermo Gonzalez and Bassmaster Kayak Tournament Director, Steve Owens. Episode 8 previews the Wolf and Fox Rivers with Drew Gregory.#bassmaster #podcast #kayakfishing

Most people who start a systems integrator expect to keep doing the engineering. Dylan DuFresne explains why that stops being true inside two years.Ask ten people what a systems integrator is and you get ten answers, so Dylan DuFresne starts from first principles: a third party that connects systems which used to sit isolated. The market then splits in two. One is the generalist who has seen a hundred platforms across a thousand facilities and knows how they behave together. The other is the specialist who lives inside one or two stacks. If you know what you are building, hire the specialist. If you are still deciding, the generalist saves you money.Abelara exists because of a pattern Dylan hit repeatedly during more than a decade inside other integrators. By the time a client calls, the platform is chosen, the budget is set, and the outcome is locked in, even when that platform cannot deliver it. His answer was to move upstream into architecture, change management, and business process work with VPs and C suite sponsors. His first question is always why. Why this site, why this machine, why this platform, and what outcome is attached to it.With no clear scope of work, Abelara declines to bid or sells the consulting engagement that produces one. When scope is fuzzy but workable he prices it all in and writes explicit exclusions and assumptions up front. His test before a proposal is one question: what does done look like. A striking number of buyers cannot answer it. He also corrects an instinct: a $200 sensor may beat a $30,000 camera technically and still be the wrong call, because the expensive option is a known quantity and carries less risk.Scaling gets treated as line balancing applied to a company. Find the bottleneck, find the gap in skills or availability, and staff it. Each hire moves the constraint somewhere new, and the hardest part is emotional: letting go of work you enjoy and are good at. On AI, Dylan predicts integration goes back to being integration. A generation of integrators drifted into custom coding, with companies of 400 and 500 people building MES and SCADA stacks from scratch, and he expects code generation to strip that work away. Writing a tool that pulls PLC data to the cloud is easy. Running it reliably and securely 24/7 for a year is not.About Dylan DuFresneDylan DuFresne is co founder and lead architect at Abelara, a manufacturing transformation firm that works with plants as coach, consultant, and integrator. He spent more than a decade inside systems integrators covering robotics, PLCs, SCADA, HMI, recipe management, and ERP integration before starting Abelara with co founder Glenn. He also wrote The Phantom Pallet, a manufacturing fable about data, trust, and transformation.https://abelara.comTimestamps0:00 Introduction4:30 What a systems integrator actually is9:00 Why Dylan and Glenn started Abelara14:00 Following the customer or picking platforms first20:00 Consulting versus integration work25:00 Why integrators get brought in too late32:00 The $30,000 camera and business trade offs36:30 Scope of work and what does done look like43:20 Handing projects to the team and subcontractors52:10 First hires, bottlenecks, and forecasting57:40 AI and the future of systems integration1:05:40 Predictions, career advice, and booksReferencesThe Phantom Pallet by Dylan DuFresne: https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Pallet-Manufacturing-Fable-Transformation-ebook/dp/B0GGYCK5PRImpro: Improvisation and the Theatre by Keith Johnstone: https://www.amazon.com/Impro-Improvisation-Theatre-Keith-Johnstone/dp/041346430XAbout Your HostsVladimir Romanov is a co-host of The Manufacturing Hub Podcast and the founder of Joltek, an independent manufacturing and industrial automation consulting firm specializing in modernization strategy, digital transformation, and workforce development. Joltek works with manufacturers and investors to de-risk modernization and build the internal capability to sustain results.Connect with Vlad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Want to go deeper? Vlad and the team at Joltek have covered related topics here:System Integrators: https://www.joltek.com/blog/system-integratorsConsulting, Upskilling, and Systems Integration: https://www.joltek.com/blog/humble-beginnings-consulting-upskilling-systems-integrationDave Griffith is a co-host of The Manufacturing Hub Podcast and founder of Capelin Solutions, an industrial automation firm helping manufacturers adopt smart manufacturing technology. He brings 15 years of experience in industrial automation and digital transformation.Connect with Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Subscribe to Manufacturing Hub: https://www.manufacturinghub.liveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-networkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManufacturingHub

Get in touch - leave me a messageAt John Sisk & Son, up to 98% of company emissions sit in the supply chain. That changes the decarbonisation problem completely: the biggest levers are often not on the construction site, but in what gets bought.I speak with Keith O'Flynn, Group Supply Chain Sustainability Manager at Sisk, about what that means in practice for one of Ireland's largest contractors. When concrete and steel dominate purchased-goods emissions, procurement decisions become climate decisions — but thin margins, imperfect carbon data and established standards can slow change.We examine why low-carbon concrete can deliver major embodied-carbon reductions yet still struggle to scale, what makes cleaner steel harder to source, and why spend-based Scope 3 accounting can give companies a dangerously fuzzy picture of their footprint. We also look at the tension between commercial reality and the growing demand from clients for demonstrably lower-carbon projects.Listen now to understand where construction's Scope 3 emissions really sit — and what has to change if companies are serious about cutting them.Sign up to Climate Confident+ for deep dive analysis of the major climate and energy stories of the day.Support the showPodcast subscribersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing subscribers:Anita KrajncCecilia SkarupaBen GrossJerry SweeneyAndreas WernerStephen CarrollRoger ArnoldAnd remember you too can Subscribe to the Podcast  - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one, as well as give you access to the entire back catalog of Climate Confident episodes.

Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com. What does functional nursing look like in Canada? In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Samantha Hamilton MSN-Ed, RN is joined by Canadian nursing professionals Megan Kroeker MSN, NP, FMCP-M, Mat Chartrand, NP, and Tabetha Hystad, RN, BSN, to explore how nurses and nurse practitioners are bringing functional medicine into the Canadian healthcare landscape. They discuss the realities of working within a publicly funded, often reactive healthcare system and why more nurses are becoming interested in prevention, integrative medicine, patient education, and root-cause care. The conversation dives into some of the biggest questions Canadian nurses have about functional nursing, including career opportunities, private practice, scope of practice, functional lab testing, supplements, and the differences between practicing as an RN versus a NP. Megan also shares her experience building a virtual functional medicine practice in Ontario, while Mat and Tabetha discuss how they hope to incorporate their functional nursing education into their careers. Throughout the episode, the guests share why they believe Canadian nurses are uniquely positioned to help patients become more informed, proactive participants in their health and why functional nursing may represent an exciting new direction for nurses looking beyond the traditional healthcare model. This episode is for educational purposes and does not provide legal or scope-of-practice advice. Nursing regulations vary by province, and nursing professionals should consult their applicable regulatory body. Connect With the Guests: Megan Kroeker, NP Location: Ontario, Canada Website: https://functionalnp.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megankroeker_functionalnp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/functionalnpmegankroeker Mat Chartrand, NP Location: Ontario, Canada Tabetha, RN Location: Alberta, Canada Website: https://rootedprairiewellness.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedprairiewellness

GHG Protocol updates are reshaping the outlook for GHG reporting, including a move toward a consolidated corporate standard, with an exposure draft expected in 2027 and a final standard planned for 2028. This episode covers the updated roadmap and developments related to scope 2, scope 3, book-and-claim market instruments, the Land Sector and Removals Standard, and California SB 253, as well as steps companies can take now as these requirements and proposals continue to evolve.For more on GHG emissions reporting, see chapter 7 of our Sustainability reporting guide and the GHG Protocol's GHG Protocol Corporate Suite of Standards and Guidance Update Process for the latest proposals and working group materials. For more information on California's SB 253, see our publication, California SB 253—CARB rulemaking for 2027 and beyond.Looking for the latest developments in sustainability reporting? Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop.About our guestColin Powell is PwC Canada's Technical Net Zero Leader. His work focuses on GHG quantification, life cycle assessment across many impact categories, GHG target setting, and developing decarbonization strategies. He has supported companies in quantifying over 1 billion tonnes of GHG emissions and worked previously as a consultant supporting global clients to understand their GHG emissions and how they can decarbonize. Colin sits on the GHG Protocol's Scope 3 Technical Working Group, helping to shape the revision of the global standards used to account for GHG emissions. Colin is also a Professional Engineer (Ontario) and holds a PhD in wastewater treatment modeling.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC's global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com. Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

The Unspoken Barrier: Is Mental Health Stigma Hurting Your Outreach? Episode Overview In this episode of the Ministry Architects Podcast, hosts Renee and Anthony Rogers sit down with Dr. Steve Grcevich (known to many as "Dr. Steve"), a child and adolescent psychiatrist, researcher, author, and President/Founder of Key Ministry. Dr. Steve shares research on how hidden disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders impact lifetime church attendance and spiritual engagement. He offers practical strategies for pastors and ministry leaders of all kinds to build universal design principles and social ramps that welcome underserved families into their ministry context. Key Insights: The Underserved Mental Health Population Many church leaders invest in traditional mission fields, yet miss the vast mission field living right in their backyards. The Scope of the Issue: Mental health challenges impact 1 in 3 households in North America. Approximately 21% of the school-age population in the U.S. has a diagnosable mental health or behavioral condition. Impact on Family Church Attendance: Autism: Reduces family church attendance likelihood by 84% Depression: Reduces church attendance likelihood by 73% Disruptive Behavior Disorders (ODD/Conduct Disorder): Reduces church attendance likelihood by 55% Anxiety Disorders: Reduces church attendance likelihood by 45% ADHD: Reduces church attendance likelihood by 20% Impact on Adult Spiritual Disciplines: Adults experiencing self-identified anxiety or depression symptoms are 50% to 60% less likely to attend weekly worship services and show significantly lower rates of regular prayer and Bible reading. "You don't need to send a missionary to a third-world country to find people who need to know Jesus, because these families with these mental health struggles are literally living within the shadows of our steeples." - Dr. Steve Grcevich Understanding Hidden Disabilities vs. Visible Needs A primary barrier to church growth and discipleship among families with mental health challenges is how church culture responds to invisible conditions. The Judgment Gap: When a child demonstrates disruptive behavior or emotional outbursts, communities often assume a lack of parental discipline or spiritual commitment rather than recognizing a developmental or mental health need. "People in the church think they can tell when a disability ends and bad parenting begins." - Parent testimony shared by Dr. Steve Individuals with anxiety or depression are frequently told to "just pray more" or are told their condition is purely a sin or lifestyle issue, driving them away from the local church. Those living with anxiety tend to avoid programs or environments that put them at risk of being publicly singled out for their differences. To make people with invisible needs feel welcomed in a church congregation, they need to know they can trust others not to look at them differently. Universal Design & Social Ramps for Ministry Rather than forcing individuals to self-identify or join segregated programs, effective churches implement Universal Design: adjusting the environment, culture, and expectations so that everyone benefits without needing special accommodations. DO vs. DON'T for Church Culture DON'T: Treat mental health as a taboo topic or purely a spiritual failure Overwhelm visitors at the front door with hyper-enthusiastic greeters Assume disruptive behavior is just poor parenting Force people to self-identify to get support DO: Speak openly from the pulpit about mental health to destigmatize the conversation Use a buddy or partner system, or host guides, to help people navigate new environments comfortably Train youth and children's volunteers to handle big emotions and behavioral needs with grace Integrate social ramps and accommodations into regular ministry 5 On-Ramps for Mental Health Outreach & Inclusion Dr. Steve outlines five actionable steps that pastors, ministry staff, and volunteers can implement to connect with those in their care and community. 1. Personalized Invitations & Relational Buddies Encourage those in your care to invite friends, neighbors, or co-workers experiencing mental health struggles to specialized sermon series. Action: Have the inviter accompany their guest to breakfast or lunch before or after the service to ease social friction and lower perceived risk. 2. Community Educational Events Host informational nights on current topics like youth mental health, social media impacts, or anxiety management. Action: Use resources like Jonathan Haidt's book The Anxious Generation as a bridge to invite local school administrators, civic leaders, and neighbors who might hesitate to attend a Sunday worship service. 3. Biblically-Based Peer Support Groups Establish specialized, short peer support groups within your small group infrastructure. Action: Partner with vetted organizations (e.g., Mental Health Grace Alliance, Fresh Hope, or Anchor International) to train lay facilitators at little to no cost. 4. Practical Care & Outward Support Provide direct relief to reduce burnout among caregivers and families managing complex behavioral or trauma needs. Actions: Set up a respite ministry for parents raising children with severe emotional or behavioral challenges Train volunteers to serve as IEP/504 advocates for families navigating public school systems Maintain a vetted referral list of licensed Christian mental health professionals Consider budgeting funds to cover initial counseling sessions for people in your community 5. Specialized Focus on Children & Student Ministries Early engagement in children's and student ministry is the single greatest predictor of lifetime church involvement. Action: Train kids' and student ministry leaders to welcome children presenting big behaviors and intense emotions using resources like Kim Botto's book Boundless Hope. Action Checklist for Church Leaders & Ministry Staff Use this checklist to evaluate and upgrade your church's marketing, culture, and outreach strategies: Pulpit Engagement: Plan a sermon series or explicitly include prayers for those struggling with anxiety, depression, and mental health during regular worship services Volunteer Coaching: Train volunteers and ministry staff on social cues, hospitality, and de-escalation for individuals with hidden disabilities Resource Development: Build a referral network of professional therapists and community mental health services Peer-Led Support: Launch a peer support group program integrated into your church's small group structure Event Hosting: Schedule a community panel or seminar focused on family mental health and wellness Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode Recommended Reading & Research Mental Health and the Church: A Handbook for Ministry Leaders by Dr. Steve Grcevich Boundless Hope by Kim Botto (International Network of Children's Ministries) The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Religion and Disability Research Paper by Dr. Andrew Whitehead Ministry Organizations & Support Networks Key Ministry (Contact Dr. Steve directly at steve@keyministry.org) Mental Health Grace Alliance Fresh Hope Anchor International Upcoming Conferences & Events Key Ministry Regional Tour Stops: Fall events in Nashville, Jacksonville, and Phoenix National Disability and the Church Conference: March 9-11 at Kingsland Baptist Church (Houston/Katy, TX area)   MinistryArchitects

Episode BriefMost net zero roadmaps have ticked off Scope 2. Renewable tariffs, LED lighting, EV charging. The boiler is still running on gas, and it is still the biggest single source of direct emissions on site. This month we sit down with David Leighton, National Distribution Sales Manager for LG HVAC Solutions across the UK and Ireland, to talk about why heat pumps have stopped being a residential nice-to-have and started being a commercial necessity. We cover the myths holding businesses back, what performance actually looks like at minus seven degrees, and what a realistic transition plan looks like for a multi-site food and beverage or commercial operator working to SECR and SBTi obligations.Show NotesWhat we coverWhy heating sits in a blind spot in most net zero strategies, and what that gap is costing businesses in carbon credibilityThe myths on noise, cold-weather performance and installation disruption that are quietly delaying board-level decisionsWhy the transition feels complicated for multi-site operators, and the practical first step to takeWhat a heating switch actually does to a company's Scope 1 position, energy bill and investor conversationsWhere heat pumps sit in the commercial market five years from nowKey moments00:00 Welcome and introductions03:00 Warm-up: 20 years watching heating go from gas-first to a credible low-carbon alternative08:00 Problem 1: the Scope 1 blind spot in net zero roadmaps18:00 Problem 2: the myths doing real damage to decision-making28:00 Problem 3: why the transition feels complicated, and where to start40:00 Looking ahead, and David's one thing every business leader should do differentlyTimestamps are approximate. Confirm against the final edit before publishing.Facts worth pulling out for the postHeating and hot water account for around 40% of total UK energy consumptionLG's Therma V heat pump holds 100% heating capacity at -7°C, addressing the cold-weather objection directlySwitching from gas or oil to an air-to-water heat pump can cut carbon emissions by up to 70% in a well-insulated UK commercial propertyLG has SBTi-verified targets to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by 2030 against a 2017 baselineUnder SECR, UK organisations with 250+ employees or £36m+ turnover must report Scope 1 and 2 emissions annually, and heating is typically a major componentGrant scheme figures and specific savings numbers change. Confirm current amounts with David before this goes out, rather than repeating anything above without a check.Why this mattersA sustainable business can also be a successful business, and this episode is a good example of where that shows up in practice. Food and beverage operators carry large thermal loads and refrigerated space; media, marketing and advertising businesses carry leased office heating decisions and investor-facing ESG reporting. Both sit on the same Scope 1 lever, and both are running out of reasons to leave it untouched.Links and next stepsLG HVAC Solutions: HVAC - Air Conditioning Solutions | LG UK BusinessLeave us a review on your podcast app, it helps other business leaders find the showDo you know an enterprise organisation who might benefit from a chat with me? Please put them in touch.Guest Bio: David LeightonDavid Leighton is National Distribution Sales Manager for LG HVAC Solutions across the UK and Ireland. He has spent over 20 years in the plumbing and heating industry, working with distributors, merchants and specification channels across some of the country's most demanding commercial and industrial markets.Before joining LG Electronics' Energy Solutions division, David held senior roles at Plumbase, where he built deep expertise in heating product distribution and key account management. His background spans solar thermal, heat pumps, gas and oil heating, and B2B channel development.At LG, David's focus is helping businesses see that low-carbon heating is not a compromise; it is a commercially sound decision that also delivers on Scope 1 reduction targets. He sees the gap between sustainability commitments and operational reality every day, and speaks with unusual directness about where businesses are stalling and what it is costing them.About LG HVAC SolutionsLG Electronics is one of the world's leading manufacturers of HVAC systems, operating across residential, light commercial and large commercial sectors. Its HVAC Solutions division in the UK and Ireland covers air conditioning, ventilation and heating, including the Therma V range of air-to-water heat pumps central to commercial building decarbonisation programmes.Mentioned in this episode:Keep informed on Sustainability NewsI'm Will Richardson, Head of Ecosystems at 51toCarbonZero and a sustainability advisor with 25 years in the field. I founded Green Element in 2004 and spent two decades building it into one of Europe's most respected sustainability consultancies before it merged with 51toCarbonZero in November 2025. Climate action is both an obligation and an opportunity, and that's the thread running through everything I write here. I co-created Compare Your Footprint, carbon accounting software recognised as a key player in the Global Carbon Accounting Software Market, and I'm a Fellow of IEMA and a Chartered Environmentalist. Each week, I break down what's actually happening in sustainability: the data, the regulation, the greenwash worth calling out, and the practical steps businesses can take right now. No jargon, no doom-mongering, just clear thinking for people who need to make real decisions. I also host the Sustainability Solved podcast with Charlie Luxton, 200+ episodes and counting, where we talk to the people building the solutions. Based in Scotland. Writing for business leaders who want sustainability to make commercial sense, not just moral sense.Substack BlogUPCOMING WEBINAR: The Scope 3 Blind Spot: What Your Supplier Data Isn't Telling YouScope 3 emissions are often the biggest contributor to an organisation's carbon footprint, yet many businesses are making decisions based on incomplete, outdated or estimated supplier data. In this webinar, we'll explore the biggest blind spots in supplier emissions data, why they matter for reporting and decarbonisation, and how leading organisations are moving beyond spreadsheets and assumptions to build a more accurate, scalable approach to Scope 3. LIVE ATTENDANCE BONUS: complimentary gap audit of your top 10 suppliers. Wednesday 16 September | 1pm BST https://www.51tocarbonzero.com/webinar-supply-chain/Supply Chain Webinar

For many speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and myofunctional providers, billing and documentation feel like navigating an ever-shifting maze. Between selecting appropriate CPT codes, justifying medical necessity, and adhering to strict scope-of-practice guidelines, clinicians often struggle to ensure proper reimbursement while remaining compliant.In this episode, Hallie Bulkin breaks down the essential mechanics of billing for myofunctional therapy services. She addresses common points of confusion around core codes - such as CPT 92526 (treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding) and 92507 (speech/language treatment) - and offers practical strategies for documenting functional gains accurately.Hallie also previews upcoming CPT code updates slated for 2027, shedding light on how these structural changes will impact private pay practices, electronic health records (EHRs), and clinical workflows. Whether you are navigating insurance reimbursement or operating an out-of-network practice, this episode equips you with the clarity needed to code with confidence and integrity.Key Topics & TakeawaysDeconstructing CPT 92526 vs. 92507: Clarifying the distinct clinical applications for swallowing/feeding dysfunction versus speech and language treatment.The 2027 CPT Code Shift: Preparing your practice, EHR templates, and clinical documentation for upcoming coding structure changes.Scope of Practice & Provider Eligibility: Understanding state licensing, board regulations, and billing qualifications across different therapeutic disciplines.Defensible Documentation: Crafting objective, function-focused clinical notes that justify medical necessity and withstand insurance audits.Out-of-Network & Private Pay Strategies: Equipping cash-pay practices with accurate super/ superbill documentation to help patients seek reimbursement seamlessly.Soundbites"A CPT code isn't just a billing number - it is a translation of your clinical documentation and direct scope of practice.""When preparing for coding changes, proactive documentation systems protect both your practice and your patients.""Bill for what you treat, document what you see, and ensure every note clearly establishes functional necessity."Timestamps 00:00:00 - 3 Verification Steps Before Coding00:04:23 - Deep Dive: Myo & CPT Code 9252600:06:37 - Reporting 92526 & 92507 Together00:09:45 - Provider Scope & License Boundaries00:13:47 - Dental Hygienist (RDH) Reimbursement Reality00:15:53 - Strong vs. Weak Documentation Examples00:18:16 - Private Pay & Superbill Responsibilities00:19:42 - 2027 Deletion of 9250700:20:47 - Why 92507 Was Flagged by AMA/CMS00:26:26 - Private Practice Transition Strategy00:27:43 - Clinical Reasoning vs. Endless Exercises00:29:01 - Immediate Action PlanLinks & ResourcesFast Myo Screening Tool: Streamline your intake documentation and baseline evaluations at FastMyoScreening.com.WORTH A LISTEN: CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEYScreening vs. Assessment vs. Treatment: Why Every Clinician Needs to Know the Difference.How Root Cause Assessment Changes Feeding and Speech Outcomes.STAY CONNECTED

In this episode, Austin and Tori join David Hoffman (Bankless) to talk about "anything but crypto." Their conversation spans longevity and mind-uploading, the challenges of changing opinions in public, and how modern media incentives distort nuanced ideas. They also discuss social media, the future of long-form content, AI risk and alignment, what it means to “win” the AI race, regulatory uncertainty, and ... yes, David's ideas around fitness.  00:00 - Welcome and intro  01:46 - How Do You Want to Live?  06:17 - Changing Your Mind as a Public Figure  09:35 - Media Distortion Effects  14:34 - Quality of Content vs Virality  16:33 - Yudkowsky and AI Doom  24:58 - Base Models' Values  27:55 - China and AI's Moral Core  30:01 - What Winning the AI Race Means  36:46 - Why CLARITY Stalled  41:47 - Hypertrophy and Longevity  44:23 - Conclusion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Call of Duty | Wardogs | Modern Warfare 4 | Arena Breakout Infinite | Gray Zone Warfare More FPS News #podcast #gaming #fps Welcome to "The Scope," your ultimate FPS gaming podcast! Join us for the latest news, trends, and updates in the world of First Person Shooters. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, our passionate hosts cover everything from new releases to gaming strategies. Dive into the action-packed universe of FPS games with us!Buffnerd GamingChannel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUv67t-1w4i5NJhG3T1vtmgTwitter: https://twitter.com/BuffNerdGaming1BlueTheRobot: Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlueTheRobotTwitter: https://twitter.com/bluetherobotCrash:Discord: https://discord.gg/4HZxRx3MkFTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/crash8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/fps_crash

PIC/S has issued its first major update to its qualification and validation recommendations in nearly 20 years. PI 006-4 replaces PI 006-3 from 2007 and brings the document much closer to how qualification and validation are approached today.In this video, I walk through where PI 006-4 fits within the broader GMP framework, how it relates to EU Annex 15, and the sections I think are most worth paying attention to.A few of the major themes include a much stronger emphasis on quality risk management and lifecycle thinking, more explicit expectations around statistics, sampling, variability, and process capability, a move away from treating three validation batches as a default answer, and clearer discussion of traditional validation, continuous process verification (CPV), hybrid approaches, and ongoing process verification (OPV).The goal isn't to suggest that all of these concepts are brand new. Many have been developing across the industry for years. What is interesting is seeing how PIC/S has now pulled them together into an updated recommendation that reflects current qualification and validation thinking.Chapters00:00 Big Update Overview01:02 Who PIC/S Serves01:28 Annex 15 Relationship02:12 Scope and Exclusions02:39 Why Update Now04:05 Four Key Changes04:47 Risk and Lifecycle Shift06:43 Statistics and Sampling07:48 Rethinking the Three-Batch Rule08:30 Ongoing Process Verification09:11 Traditional, CPV and Hybrid Approaches10:45 Key TakeawaysAbout SubhiSubhi Saadeh is a quality professional, consultant, auditor, and trainer who specializes in drug-device combination products, medical devices, pharmaceutical quality systems, supplier quality, and lifecycle management. Through Let's Combinate, he helps pharmaceutical and medical device teams bridge the gap between drug and device quality, regulatory expectations, and practical execution.Connect With Let's CombinateWebsite:https://www.letscombinate.comSchedule an intro call:https://calendly.com/letscombinate/let-s-combinate-intro-sessionLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhi-saadeh-1169aa21Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-combinate-drugs-devices/id1589285792Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/71wYadhCrfLsdYTVachpD2Documents DiscussedPIC/S PI 006-4 — Recommendations on Qualification and Validation (2026)https://picscheme.org/docview/11277PIC/S PI 006-3 — Validation Master Plan, IQ/OQ, Non-Sterile Process Validation & Cleaning Validation (2007)https://picscheme.org/docview/3447EMA / PIC/S Concept Paper — Revision of Annex 15: Qualification and Validation (2026)https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/scientific-guideline/concept-paper-revision-guidelines-good-manufacturing-practice-medicinal-products-annex-15-qualification-validation_en.pdfPIC/S Publications Pagehttps://picscheme.org/en/publications

Notice of Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is meant to imply or suggest any professional, legal, accounting or otherwise. You are strongly encouraged to consult with your own advisor before taking any action related to anything you may learn or hear in this episode.Accounts receivable automation can reduce the time business owners spend creating invoices, sending reminders, and pursuing overdue payments. Automation still depends on the rules, agreements, and project boundaries surrounding the payment.In this episode of It's The Bottom Line that Matters, Jennifer R. Glass and Patricia Reszetylo discuss how contracts, payment policies, recurring billing, ACH withdrawals, and automated invoicing can support healthier cash flow.The conversation also examines scope creep. When clients repeatedly request additional designs, revisions, or deliverables without a formal change process, the resulting payment dispute may have started long before the invoice became overdue.Jennifer shares lessons from a large e-commerce website project involving repeated design changes and an unpaid balance. Patricia discusses her own experience allowing a project to expand beyond its original scope and the safeguards that could have prevented the problem.The episode covers setting revision limits, testing agreements against likely edge cases, involving an attorney in contract development, and defining what happens when ordinary payment reminders fail.This discussion is especially useful for consultants, agencies, contractors, and service-business owners who want more dependable payment collection, tighter project control, and fewer avoidable cash-flow problems.Keywords/Tags: It's The Bottom Line that Matters, Jennifer R. Glass, Patricia Reszetylo, accounts receivable automation, accounts receivable, automated payments, invoice automation, payment collection, cash flow, working capital, payment policy, client contracts, scope creep, project scope, recurring billing, ACH payments, credit card payments, overdue invoices, collections, late fees, service business, small-business finance, business systems, billing process, contract terms, client management, payment reminders, revenue protection, operational disciplineSpeaker Bios:Jennifer R. Glass is a business growth strategist who helps business owners examine the operational and financial decisions affecting sustainable growth. In this episode, she draws from direct experience managing client billing, recurring payments, project disputes, and collections.Patricia Reszetylo is a marketer, business strategist, and entrepreneur focused on profitability, practical systems, and disciplined business growth. In this episode, she examines scope creep, contract boundaries, and the value of planning for payment problems before they occur.

On a federal prime-sub relationship, a scope review is a short document a prime walks through line by line so a subcontractor commits to payment terms, performance, and deliverables before work starts.  David Rambhajan, a service-disabled veteran-owned construction contractor who built and sold his firm after 15 years, explains how that one habit prevents the price increases and missed expectations that sink most subcontractor relationships, and how small firms can partner on federal work without triggering affiliation. What you'll learn in this episode: - The three ways to partner on a federal contract and when to use each - Why a signed contract is not enough, and what a scope review adds before work begins - What the affiliation rules actually check when your subcontractor is a large business - How like-kind subcontracting lets a small firm meet self-performance requirements - How a service-disabled veteran-owned electrical sub helped deliver a $12M VA clinic Chapters: 0:00 - Three ways to partner on a federal contract 2:00 - Prime sub relationships and why clarity wins 4:00 - Scope reviews and stopping price creep 6:00 - Affiliation rules and the large business risk 8:00 - Self-performance requirements in construction 10:00 - Like-kind subcontracting with veteran-owned firms 12:00 - Inside a $12M VA design build in Minneapolis Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

Teaching physical science completely changed my perspective as an educator. It started out as the course I least wanted to teach, and somehow became the one I'd request if I ever returned to the classroom full-time! In this episode, I'm sharing why I fell in love with teaching physical science, the scope and sequence I used in my own classroom, and the big-picture goals that shaped every lesson. I'll also take you behind the scenes of the newly revamped It's Not Rocket Science® Physical Science curriculum, packed with new inquiry activities, engineering challenges, and classroom supports. Whether you're teaching physical science for the first time or looking for new ideas, this episode will leave you feeling excited and ready to make this one of your favorite courses to teach!➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode247Resources:Physical Science FULL YEAR CurriculumPhysical Science curriculum on TpT (over 400 5-star reviews!!)Physical Science Units Physical Science Scope and Sequence blog postSupplies Spreadsheet for INRS Physical Science curriculum FREEBIE - Get the Physical Science Pacing Guide Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD courseSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Follow, rate, and comment on Spotify.Related Episodes:Episode 209, Anatomy Scope and Sequence: How and Why I Teach Anatomy the Way That I Do Episode 220, Biology Scope and Sequence: How and Why I Teach Biology the Way That I Do Episode 232, Chemistry Scope and Sequence: How and Why I Teach Chemistry the Way That I Do

Alan and Amy talk about designing the scope of work on the newest episode of Appraiser Talk's special series USPAP Talk.

On a federal construction job the government pays the general contractor within about 30 days, but the subcontractor gets paid only after hitting a milestone and floats the materials and labor in the meantime. West Edwards, a construction and roofing contractor who works Army Corps of Engineers projects, walks through how a subcontractor gets money on the ground early, uses supplier terms to push real payment out roughly 90 days, and negotiates payout timelines with a GC before the job starts. What you'll learn in this episode: The way to get paid upfront on a government job by setting materials on the ground for the inspector to see Why there are no mobilization fees in federal work and how that changes the way you finance a project How to use 60 day supplier terms and a line of credit to stretch your real payment out to about 90 days The conversation to have with your GC about milestones, the G703, and when you can submit for payment Why managing the cash flow matters more than knowing how to do the actual work Chapters: 0:00 - Finding federal contracts across SAM.gov and agency forecasts 0:48 - What going wrong on a job actually means 1:23 - Scope, spec, and the Unified Facilities Code trap 3:04 - The roof observer who was a silent competitor 4:03 - Why you build a margin into every bid 4:40 - Financing the job while you wait for payment 5:18 - How to get money upfront on a government contract 6:40 - Why cash flow beats craft on federal work 7:24 - The payment timeline from material to G703 to payout Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

In this episode, host Dr. Nick Rainey is joined by Dr. Bremen Abuhl and Dr. Dallas Ehrmantraut to discuss their 2025 Physical Therapy Journal article, “First Contact Physical Therapy Compared to Usual Primary Care for Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of RCTs.”The conversation explores whether physical therapists should serve as the first point of contact for patients with musculoskeletal disorders and how first contact PT compares with usual primary care.Dr. Abuhl and Dr. Ehrmantraut discuss their findings, including reduced imaging utilization, reduced prescription medication utilization, and similar clinical outcomes for pain, disability, and health-related quality of life. They also unpack the terminology around direct access, first contact PT, and primary care PT, and explain why direct triage models may offer a more efficient pathway for patients.The episode also addresses real-world implementation barriers, including reimbursement models, state scope-of-practice variation, imaging privileges, medication prescribing, stakeholder buy-in, and the need for PTs to step confidently into first contact roles.Key TakeawaysFirst contact PT is not the same as direct access. Direct access means patients can choose PT without referral. First contact PT means the PT is the first provider evaluating the patient for that episode of care.The study found lower healthcare utilization. First contact PT was associated with 45% less imaging and 71% less prescription medication utilization compared with usual primary care.Clinical outcomes were similar. Pain, disability, and health-related quality of life outcomes were statistically similar between first contact PT and usual primary care.Less imaging is not automatically the goal. The more important question is appropriate utilization: avoiding both overuse and underuse.Implementation is a system problem. Scope of practice, reimbursement, stakeholder buy-in, state law, and health system workflows all influence whether first contact PT can work.Direct triage may be the stronger model. Compared with warm handoffs, direct triage allows patients with appropriate MSK presentations to start with PT as the first provider.PTs need to be ready for real-world first contact care. That includes identifying red flags, determining urgency, ordering or recommending imaging when appropriate, and referring to the right provider when needed. Chapters: 00:00 — Welcome and guest introductions 01:17 — Dr. Bremen Abuhl's path into first contact PT research 03:13 — Dr. Dallas Ehrmantraut's clinical spark for the topic 06:16 — Overview of the PTJ systematic review and meta-analysis 09:52 — Direct access vs first contact PT vs primary care PT 13:15 — Global evidence and limited U.S.-based RCTs 16:24 — Imaging findings and appropriate utilization 20:37 — Medication utilization findings 23:27 — Clinical outcomes: pain, disability, and quality of life 25:20 — Study limitations and downstream utilization 27:13 — Why longer-term outcomes matter 31:15 — Risk of bias and crossover between groups 33:36 — U.S. system barriers to first contact PT 36:37 — Reimbursement, payer models, and stakeholder concerns 40:45 — Direct triage vs warm handoff models 44:15 — Scope of practice and state-level barriers 46:08 — Real-world safety, red flags, and PT decision-making 48:01 — Call to action for physical therapists 50:06 — Closing thoughts

In this presentation, we take a deep dive into the 300-year history of mobile surgery supporting land campaigns — from Dominique Larrey's ambulance volantes through the Letterman system, Arnhem, the Falklands, Mali, and the current Russia-Ukraine war. Drawing on rare surgical memoirs, battle maps, and personal accounts, the discussion extracts the recurring problems that technology has never fully solved: logistics drag, extended timelines, signature management, and the tension between mobility and capability.We then turn to the horizon. In an era of mosaic warfare and large-scale combat operations, medicine cannot remain a drag factor. The talk explores contractile and expandable surgical systems, single-surgeon reach, austere armored resuscitation teams, underground and containerized facilities, emissions control, and how we expand the surgical workforce under resource constraints while still doing the most for the most.Whether you are preparing for LSCO, SOF support, or prolonged field care in denied environments, the hard-won lessons of the past remain the best preparation for the fight ahead.Key TakeawaysMobile surgery is not new — Larrey, Guthrie, Pirogov, and Letterman already solved (and documented) many of the mobility and triage problems we still face.Institutional memory fades fast. Rare single-edition war surgery texts must be digitized and pushed into training pipelines before the lessons are watered down.In mosaic warfare the linear Role 1–4 model is insufficient. Surgical capability must become a mesh: dispersed, diggable, low-signature, and able to expand or contract with the fight.Big fixed facilities and large tented Role 2/3s become high-value targets. Single-surgeon or small polyvalent teams, pre-dug containers, underground sites, and armored austere teams offer greater survivability and shorter wounding-to-surgery times.Blood, sterilizing capacity, anesthetic volume, and outflow remain the greatest logistic constraints. Expectation management and robust triage (including expectant) will be non-negotiable.Capability can be extended by bringing registrars, ODPs/CRNA-equivalents, and well-trained medics further forward earlier — but this requires deliberate peacetime training and wartime derogations.Command and control, decision-making loops, and the ability to cache or hand off casualties must be rehearsed now, not improvised under fire.Chapters00:00 – Introduction & Scope: 300 Years of Mobile Surgery02:00 – Institutional Memory, Rare Texts & the Risk of Forgetting05:25 – Dominique Larrey & the Birth of the Ambulance Volante07:00 – Guthrie, Napoleonic Lessons & Early British Mobility07:40 – Crimea, Pirogov's Forward Teams & Brunel's Prefabs08:15 – The Letterman System & the American Civil War08:50 – World War I: Auto-Chir, Operating Cars & the Limits of Static Warfare11:15 – Spanish Civil War: Civilian Surgeons & Fluid Fronts12:00 – World War II Desert, SAS & the Reality of Extreme Isolation13:40 – Arnhem, Market Garden & Improvised Care Under Fire16:00 – Varsity, Chindits & the Logistics Drag of Jungle Warfare18:00 – Falklands, Gulf War, Mali & Modern Mobility Challenges19:50 – Ukraine: Extended Timelines, Targeting of Medical Assets & Aged Injuries20:50 – Horizon Scan: Mosaic Warfare & Contractile Surgical Systems22:00 – Dispersion, Digging In, Underground Facilities & Signature Management24:00 – Capability Extenders, Team Composition & Decision-Making Under Constraint25:30 – Logistics, Blood, Sterilization & the Middle Ground Between Fixed and Tiny Teams27:00 – Closing Thoughts & QuestionsFollow @prolonged_field_care and visit prolongedfieldcare.org for more austere and prolonged field care education.

An ISV doesn't have to store card data to have PCI responsibilities. If its software, integrations, access, vendors, or deployment processes can impact the security of cardholder data, it may already be operating as a service provider.In this episode, Kitty and Chris sit down with Steve Levinson of LHC Advisors to break down the PCI scope trap, the service-provider requirements many ISVs overlook, and why relying on a compliant payment vendor doesn't make the responsibility disappear. They also discuss Level 1 versus Level 2 validation, QSA-led assessments, vendor-chain attacks, breach exposure, and why strong PCI evidence is quickly becoming a commercial requirement, not just a compliance exercise.

AI risk intelligence can turn public corporate disclosures into a living view of threats before leaders see them internally. Jim Massey, founder and CEO of Eastward AI, explains how his platform reframes risk as the gap between where an organization stands and where it needs to go. Rather than relying on static spreadsheets and siloed annual reviews, Eastward builds a corporate persona from filings, reports, press releases, industry standards and competitive data, then uses curated agents to identify relevant changes.Massey describes a private-company example in which the system connected a supplier announcement with a manufacturing fire and flagged exposure affecting roughly 15% of a client's business. He also walks through a beverage-company review that surfaced potential pressure from European drought conditions, tariffs and shipping disruption through the Strait of Hormuz.The conversation covers Eastward's Reality Check feature, risk cards, citations for generated statements, audit trails, supplier scorecards and visual maps showing how multiple threats connect. Massey explains why people remain responsible for validating context, controls and reports, even when artificial intelligence handles much of the research and document production.Host Sean Grady also asks how the platform supports sustainability teams, Scope 3 supply-chain reviews, executive decision-making and board reporting. Massey argues that faster, lower-cost assessments can move risk management beyond compliance and toward strategy, while keeping humans accountable for the final call.Thanks to our Sponsors: WASTELINQ, E-Tank, and Cascade Environmental.#ArtificialIntelligence #CorporateStrategy #RiskManagement TAGS:Jim Massy, EastwardAI, Eastward artificial intelligence, risk management technology, corporate risk analytics, executive decision support, continuous risk monitoring, ERM modernization, third party due diligence, supplier risk scoring, materiality assessment automation, ESG risk systems, C suite risk strategy, board risk reporting, human in the loop AI, AI governance for business, regulatory risk alerts, risk taxonomy software, corporate persona modeling, active intelligence platform

Many coaches will back away the moment a client's voice cracks. Dr. Michael Arloski thinks that instinct — however well-intentioned — is quietly undermining the behavior change we're hired to create.Michael has been in the wellness field since 1979. He's a licensed psychologist, a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, an ICF Professional Certified Coach, CEO of Real Balance Global Wellness Services, author of one of the foundational texts in our field (Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change), and the creator of the Wellness Mapping 360 model. Few people alive have watched this profession grow up the way he has.In this conversation we get specific about the line between coaching and therapy — where it actually sits, versus where anxious coaches imagine it sits. Michael unpacks what happens to lasting change when a coach sidesteps emotional content entirely, what it looks like to tap into a client's emotion without drifting into therapy, and the go-to move he uses when a client is clearly sitting on something they haven't named. We also get into the part nobody talks about: how much of this depends on the coach's own emotional regulation and self-awareness rather than technique.If you've ever felt under-qualified to sit with a client's emotion, this one's for you.Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here.YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. 

A small-town newspaper headline blamed a school nurse for delaying classes. The real story is much bigger. In this investigative episode of Nurse Converse, nurse journalist Jana Price sits down with Moriah Benjamin, a Pennsylvania LPN who was fired after refusing to work as a school nurse without proper supervision — a violation of her scope of practice under state law. Moriah shares what happened the night she called off, the 95-page school board hearing where she represented herself, the charges that changed between letters, and the closing statement that's now rallying nurses everywhere: "I'd rather lose my job today than my license tomorrow." A must-listen conversation about scope of practice, license protection, school nurse staffing, and what it costs to stand up for what's right.Jump ahead:00:36 – Jana introduces the investigation and guest Moriah Benjamin, an LPN and former school nurse in Millville, Pennsylvania02:15 – How a local newspaper headline sparked a months-long investigation — and why the paper never got Moriah's side05:27 – Moriah walks through April 16th and 17th: the coverage gap, her repeated concerns, and the proper call-off09:05 – Jana reads the original news article and breaks down Pennsylvania's LPN supervision laws and PDE guidance for school nurses13:16 – The "backup" nurse in the neighboring district turns out to be another LPN14:29 – Life as a single mom on $28,000 a year with no benefits — and where her ten absences really came from18:41 – The 95-page school board hearing: Moriah represents herself after a $250 consult was all she could afford23:22 – Approved to work the summer program on April 20th — then served with charges on May 4th25:59 – Testimony changes three times on whether a CSN was ever made available30:58 – The safety math: one CSN, two LPNs, two districts, and up to 1,500 students per nurse38:09 – The charges that changed between May 4th and May 9th — and the objection that got shut down44:03 – "This was retaliatory": why Moriah believes the hearing was never about attendance50:25 – The closing statement: "I would rather lose my job today than my license tomorrow"52:57 – Life after termination, Studio 143 Designs, and the call for accountability in Millville and beyond59:06 – Moriah's message to nurses: stand firm, protect your license, protect your patientsThe investigation this analysis grew out ofSchool Nurse Fired After Refusing Assignment; Investigation Questions Staffing and Scope — Jana Price, Nurse on the RecordSchool Nurse Fired After Refusing Assignment: "I'd Rather Lose My Job Than My License"School Nurse RulesPart 1: School Nurses Must Refuse Unsafe Work. Few States Protect Them When They Do.Part 2: School Nurses Are the Lowest-Paid LPNs in the Country. Here's Why.Part 3: A School Nurse Ratio Can Be a Floor, a Ceiling, or Nothing at All (you are here)More on school nursingSchool Nurse SalarySchool Nurse Burnout and Retention ReportFor more information:Full transcript and videos: Nurse.org/podcastJoin our newsletter: nurse.orgInstagram: @nurse_orgTikTok: @nurse.orgFacebook: @nurse.orgYouTube: Nurse.org 

Send us Fan MailChris Hobson, CEO of Rare Beauty Brands, home to Patchology and Kate Somerville, breaks down the business of beauty: the insight that turned Old Spice around, what it now costs to build a brand, how to handle dupes, and the metrics founders should track.Who is Chris Hobson?He started a clothing brand in college in Canada, then joined Procter & Gamble in brand management, running Scope, Folgers Canada, Old Spice, and Secret before an MBA and a career building brands. "As a brand manager, you get trained as sort of the mini general manager of your brand."How did he turn around Old Spice?By finding an insight instead of denying the brand's age. Research showed a woman would borrow her partner's deodorant from almost any brand except Old Spice. "We came up with this funny tongue in cheek positioning of Old Spice as the last bastion of masculinity." The brand went from a distant fifth to third in Canada, and the positioning went global.What makes consumers loyal to a beauty brand?Product quality first, emotional connection second. "When you get that magic of the consumer insight married to really high quality product, that's the foundation of a brand."What insight drives Patchology and Kate Somerville?Two very different ones. "The insight for a Patchology consumer is I want a moment of joy... the act of putting on the mask slows me down from my crazy day." The Kate Somerville consumer is buying certainty from a clinic with 20 years and 250,000 facials behind it.Should beauty brands chase trends?Only in ways authentic to the brand, though Hobson is candid about the pull. "The science is sort of suspect, but hey, it's a $10 million opportunity. How do we not do it?" Brands lose themselves when they go wholesale trend focused.Why did Patchology stop marketing its science?Because consumers buy results, not mechanisms. Hobson watched women's eyes glaze over at talk of ten times more ingredient delivery, then light up when the patches came off. "Turns out all she cares about is the better results."How long does it take to build a beauty brand?Longer than founders expect, now that ad costs have erased the cheap growth era. "You've got to be prepared to raise 10 to 20 million dollars at least, and spend 10 to 20 years on it. That's the new reality."Why is it harder for indie brands to scale now?The economics of attention changed. "The advertising prices have come up and the ROI has come down, and so it's harder for young brands to make that leap."How should a brand respond to dupes?By owning the category so copies feed demand back to the original. "When a brand copies us, a rising tide lifts all boats." Patchology is up over 20 percent this year.Do dupes steal customers from the original?Within limits set by price and psychology. "They're wearing it and they're knowing in their mind, I'm not really wearing Chanel." Hobson argues most of those consumers come back.Does getting into Target or Walmart grow a beauty brand?Not without demand behind it. "If you don't have the demand generation capability in place to move that product off the shelf... you're out." Accessibility is a high stakes strategy, not a shortcut.What metrics should new beauty founders track?Repeat purchase above all, measured by cohort rather than revenue share. "The way we make money as brands is repeat purchase... if I had to go out and acquire a customer every single time, I'd go out of business."What is the biggest business lesson of his career?People. "You want to hire the A level person, even if they're a little threatening to you, because they're gonna do the job way better than you would ever do it."Listen to the full episode with Chris Hobson of Rare Beauty Brands on Skin Anarchy, available wherever you get your podcasts.Shop Kate Sommerville and PatchologyDon't forget to subscribe to Skin Anarchy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform.Reach out to us through email with any questions.Sign up for our newsletter!Shop all our episodes and products mentioned through our ShopMy Shelf!Support the show

In nutrition and health coaching, one of the central challenges is understanding how people actually change, particularly when life is complex, motivation fluctuates, and behaviour is shaped by emotion, identity, environment, and relationships. In this episode, Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon discusses the human skills that underpin effective coaching practice. We discuss the importance of the coach–client relationship, the role of therapeutic alliance, and how concepts from counselling and psychology can be used appropriately within scope of practice. The discussion also explores autonomy-supportive coaching, self-regulation, compassion, acceptance, feedback, and the meta-skills practitioners need in order to improve over time. Timestamps [06:10] What makes a competent practitioners? [11:17] Scope of practice line [17:49] Therapeutic alliance [23:33] Applying compassion and acceptance [31:18] LLMs vs human connection [34:40] Meta skills for practitioners [38:51] Getting better feedback [44:23] Collaboration and autonomy [55:44] Key ideas recap Links: Go to episode page Join the Sigma newsletter for free Subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium Enroll in the next cohort of our Applied Nutrition Literacy course Past episode #326: Adaptability & Autonomy in the Nutrition Coaching Process Krista's website: kristascottdixon.com Instagram: @stumptuous 1% Better Academy The textbook: Applied Nutrition Coaching and Counseling: ebook version US Canada UK International