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Join Dr. Shine on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for an inspiring kickoff to the season with Yvette Lopez—community leader, bridge builder, and founder of Latinos in Grapevine. Yvette shares her remarkable journey from growing up between Brooklyn, the Dominican Republic, and Florida, to serving as an advisor to the Dominican Republic's president, to now leading initiatives that elevate Latino voices in North Texas. Her story highlights resilience, responsibility, and the power of using your strengths to make an impact. The episode explores the founding of Latinos in Grapevine, which began when Yvette mobilized during a community crisis to share vital information in Spanish. What started as a simple act of service became a thriving movement, connecting families and creating space for belonging Together, Claudia and Yvette discuss how irritants often spark innovation, why cultural identity matters in leadership, and how tools like CliftonStrengths can unlock confidence, fight imposter syndrome, and create ripple effects that strengthen entire communities Key Topics: Leadership rooted in identity and resilience Building bridges between cultures and communities The story behind Latinos in Grapevine Turning irritants into opportunities for impact Using strengths as superpowers for growth This episode is a call to action: true community is built when we lead with courage, connect across differences, and create spaces where everyone belongs.

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BOSSes, Anne Ganguzza is joined by her superpower co-host, Lau Lapides, to discuss a critical issue in the voiceover industry: brand alignment and navigating controversy. Sparked by the American Eagle/Sydney Sweeney campaign, the hosts explore how a voice actor's ethics and personal brand are intrinsically linked to the clients they represent. They emphasize that in the age of social media, protecting your digital reputation is non-negotiable for long-term career success. 00:00 - Anne (Host) Hey bosses, Anne Ganguzza, you know your journey in voiceover is not just about landing gigs. It's about growing both personally and professionally. At Anne Ganguzza Voice Productions, I focus on coaching and demo production that nurtures your voice and your confidence. Let's grow together. Visit anneganguzza.com to find out more.  00:25 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) It's time to take your business to the next level, the boss level. These are the premier business owner strategies and successes being utilized by the industry's top talent today. Rock your business like a boss a VO boss. Now let's welcome your host, Ganguzza.  00:47 - Anne (Host) Hey everyone, Welcome to the VO Boss podcast and the Boss Superpower Series. I'm your host, Anne Ganguzza, along with my awesome superpower co-host Lollapetas.  00:56 - Lau (Guest) Hello, Annie, it's so good to be back. I love being in this Zoom room with you. Or it's not Zoom, but it's Riverside, but I love being in this space room with you. Or it's not Zoom, but it's Riverside, but I love being in this space with you, I know I look forward to it.  01:10 - Anne (Host) We get to see each other and it's been so long it's fabulous when we get back together because we have so much to catch up on. I know, I know oh my gosh.  01:19 - Lau (Guest) By the way, I love your outfit today. You look great.  01:23 - Anne (Host) Why thank you my, my jean shirt or my denim shirt? No, what's really cool about this is this is kind of well, I should say it's it's. It's deceiving, maybe because it looks like it's denim but it's actually like French Terry, and so it's super, super comfortable. But you know, speaking of jeans, I was going to say what color are your jeans.  01:50 Well, you know, I have good jeans and advertising campaigns for our businesses. I mean gosh, it's all over the news. I mean the American Eagle campaign with Sydney Sweeney. I mean, you know, she's got good jeans, and so it's a really interesting debate. I think it's something that we could absolutely relate to our own voiceover businesses in terms of associating with now, first of all, like associating with a brand that may or may not be controversial or may or may not be on the side of you know where your feelings align. I think that would be a really, really interesting topic.  02:30 - Lau (Guest) Lau I love that topic because we hear that word floating in the industry now for quite a while branding. Branding is connected to marketing, is connected to selling right and how you represent yourself and who you're connected to. That helps you represent yourself as well. And making some of those concerted decisions on who you want to be attached to and connected to, that really help you design your ethos of your business.  02:58 - Anne (Host) Well, they can help you. They can help you be successful in the industry, or maybe not. They can help you be controversial in the industry, or maybe not. They can help you be controversial in the industry. It's such an interesting. Now you know one thing about that campaign for me, when I first saw it, I didn't think anything of it, because I am a woman of a certain age and I remember the Jean campaign with Brooke Shields and Calvin Klein, and I just remember it, with Brooke Shields and Calvin Klein, and I just remember it, you know. And so, as a girl in, I think it was in elementary or high school. I can't remember when that came out, but it was the 80s, right? All I know is that I wanted a pair of Calvin Klein jeans because I wanted to look like Brooke Shields. Now today, didn't we all did not we Right?  03:41 No, I thought nothing of it, right, I thought nothing really horrible of it. But then it did become controversial because obviously she was, you know, she was young when she did that ad and it was a little bit sexually, you know, promiscuous, some people would say. And so, you know, today that type of advertising wouldn't fly and I think people are comparing Sydney Sweeney with that, because of she's got good genes, you've got an attractive female and a pair of jeans, and you know, of course, american Eagle says you know, it was always all about the genes, it's not always not about the, not about the misconception that jeans J-E-A-N-S is similar to G-E-N-E-S, so there's a lot to unpack there.  04:25 I don't know how did you react to it when it first came out? What were your thoughts?  04:29 - Lau (Guest) Well, you know what's so funny about the Brooke Shields thing that you bring up? That's the first thing I thought of is that everyone who's outraged about it is not old enough to remember the Brooke Shields and that's what they were really copying. I think that was a copycat from 45 years ago Going back to the old let's sell.  04:45 Yeah, but if you remember, annie, it was there was another controversy hooked on to Brooke Shields at that time, based on that commercial, because that was right around the time that she had shot Blue Lagoon, blue Lagoon, yeah, and she was only like 11, 11 or 12.  05:05 - Anne (Host) I think it was 13.  05:05 - Lau (Guest) Well, by that time she was about 13. But she was still very young and the mother was managing her and so there was a huge blowup and controversy about this young girl doing these so-called sexually explicit commercials about my sexuality and my body, about my sexuality and my body. And I remember thinking, and when I saw it again I thought wow, how did she get those jeans on without showing us anything, right in front of us, Like I was amazed and, as a young girl, I yeah, it was a Cirque du Soleil act.  05:35 It was amazing. Yeah, you know, as a young girl, media is so influential right.  05:41 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) So, influential.  05:41 - Anne (Host) The thing is that, as voice actors, we really have a part in playing into the media, right, because our voices are representing brands, and for me at the time, I didn't consider anything wrong with it. All I know is that I wanted to look like Brooke Shields in those jeans and therefore I wanted the jeans. And I'll tell you what it was an expressly popular campaign that made Calvin Klein a ton of money, a ton of money.  06:09 - Lau (Guest) But if you look at it now as an adult and you listen from a voiceover perspective, her voice was very, very young very kidlike and very straightforward. She was trying to be, if anything, a little bit smart or intellectual versus overly sexy and centralized, but yet the perception, the visual right Was that was that.  06:34 - Anne (Host) That's exactly it. So there's a lot of, there's a lot of things there, and if you were the voice of a campaign that was controversial, right would. If it was something you believed in or didn't believe in, is that something that, as a voice actor, would you accept? And I think, or an actor, I mean any kind of role right? Do you accept those roles if they align with your belief system or your morals or your ethics or whatever that is, and how can it propel your business forward or not?  07:07 I mean, there's just so much that we have choices in, and as well as influence in, as voice actors, and we think sometimes we're hiding behind this microphone, but no, we're still a very intricate part of a media campaign. And so, really, as a voice actor, how do you decide? Really, is you know, oh, this could really propel my campaign if I decide that I want to align with this brand and be the voice of it, or sometimes it's not even about being the voice of it. It's maybe working with that brand in any capacity. You know, how is that going to affect your business? Because people have opinions, people always have opinions, and gosh aren't they all over the place.  07:56 - Lau (Guest) Now that social media is prevalent, they're the Wild West we like to call it right, Annie, it's the Wild West.  07:59 And I would say in my mind it's likened to all the people, not just women but men too. In my mind it's likened to all the people, not just women but men too, but certainly all the women, who have said for many years you know, I am interested in doing romance novels, exotica work, triple X, adult swim as a voiceover talent, but I'm concerned about how my business is going to be viewed. I'm going to use an AKA, an alter ego, another name, another business name, and so I think that voiceover talent have been making these decisions for a very, very long time. Even though we don't have the visuals for the voiceover talent, we may have the visual for the work and so for the work itself may give visuals and vocals that are not aligned with the talent's vision of their business, and sometimes you don't even know.  08:49 - Anne (Host) Sometimes you don't even know, right. I mean you can tell a lot by the context of the script sometimes, but sometimes you can. You don't know where that's going to end up. And again, now that makes me think of, like, you know deep fakes and AI and you don't know where your voice is going to be used. But if you are, you know, an active participant and you are aware, I think really the best thing you can do if these things are concerning to you, right, the more you know, the more you're educated, the better off you're going to be, because you can make those decisions to determine if you want to be aligned.  09:24 I mean there have been careers ruined by, you know, wrong brand alignment, and gosh knows with today's you know political climate. I mean it comes down to and you know what, laura, it comes down to if you think about it. We're in a business. We need to make money, right, and guess what? So are companies that are advertising, right. They're in the business to make money and so a lot of times our decisions are based on money. Yeah.  09:52 - Lau (Guest) Wake up, smell the coffee right, and it's like who is to judge what one person or one brand identity or one company should or shouldn't be doing. It's really in the eyes and ears of the audience. It's really the perception. So, as many people really disagree, fervently disagree and are angered and outraged by that particular American Eagle campaign, you have a mass swath of people who are buying everything.  10:24 - Anne (Host) That gene that she is, they can't keep. I'm just saying or buying everything that gene, that gene that they can't keep it on the proverbial shelf Exactly.  10:29 Right, Exactly so yeah, and it's interesting because I read a couple of. I read a couple of articles about it and they, of course, american Eagle says it's all about the genes. It's always been about the genes and in reality it kind of is like a return back to marketing. You know, marketing for the last few years has been very concerned with, of course, the shift, notice how the shift in cultural trends, right to making sure inclusivity, diversity, you know, every body type is shown and everybody is represented, which I thought was great. I mean I love that. But apparently, like, if you're in the business, I mean, did it sell? I thought it did.  11:09 Personally, I aligned with it better and I bought, I consumed, just like I did before. However, there is a a huge, there's a huge another aspect to this to unpack, about influencers, right, I mean, in reality, I mean she's a famous actress, right, and so just like Brooke Shields. So if she's going to wear these jeans and feel good in them and look good in them, then that's going to really entice other people to buy and you know, or not, right? And If they, I mean how many times? Lau and I I have very strong ideas about like companies and what they do with their money. So like if they're known to, you know, I don't know, do bad things. I will not support of things that companies do behind the scenes and therefore, when I do find out, I then have a choice, to make a decision whether I want to consume that, you know, buy that or not. And I think that, again, as a consumer and as a voice actor, the more educated we can be, the better decisions we can make to determine if we want to align with that.  12:21 - Lau (Guest) I would totally agree and I would say the irony to me about talking about influencers online is why are they called influencers? Yeah, yeah, they're called influences because they have powerful influence over mass swaths of people who want to look like them, sound like them, live like them, whatever. Of people who want to look like them, sound like them, live like them, whatever. So if we were to make a value judgment, we would have to make it evenly across the board between network television and social media and voiceover and radio and TV, that that is just a no-go, which, of course, no one's going to do. We're not going to do that because you know it's a free country and people are going to run their businesses how they run their businesses girls on Instagram to get that facelift or to get those eyebrows or to get those lash extensions, to feel good about who they are.  13:27 - Anne (Host) Well, oh no, okay, you bring up a really important point here, right To feel good about who you are. So what I do because you know I do a little bit of fashion influencing- I know you are an influencer, actually.  13:39 - Lau (Guest) My well, oh my goodness, put your influencer hat on.  13:42 - Anne (Host) So my influencer hat is and I've been, I've been multiple sizes, I've been big and I've been small, right, I mean, I don't know, I've never considered myself small, but that's a whole nother podcast. So, depending on the size right, I followed different influencers. I found and for the most part, if you think about it, when I was a little bit bigger, I had an influencer who I loved her because she was bigger and she was confident and she was beautiful. And I said, gosh, if I could just be confident. And you know, and as a matter of fact, people in my life I've known, I'm like gosh, she's bigger and she's confident. I wish I could be confident like that. I could be confident like that. And then when I, when I started to lose weight, then I it's funny because I switched, following the one influencer who her body type was a little bit bigger, to an influence it was a little bit more my, my body type size, or maybe even smaller, because it was then helpful, it was motivating for me, or inspiring to me.  14:36 And so, in reality and in every instance, right, the influencer made me feel better about myself. Right, I was either motivated or inspired. To well, people are going to say it might be healthy if you say, oh, I want to look like them. But in reality, when it came to my weight, my body size, it was more about becoming healthy. I needed to become healthy, right. And yeah, the clothes were pretty. I didn't have that option with these clothes at this particular size. So, yeah, there was something inspirational and motivational. And then there was the girl who I still follow. She's a bigger girl who is just beautiful at whatever size she's at, and it's really the message that she's saying. That's really the most important thing.  15:17 - Lau (Guest) But I have a question about that, annie, and I know we're getting a little farther away from the voiceover aspect, but from a performance and business aspect, voiceovers need to be thinking about all of this and how you represent your brand and how you think about what you do. Well, absolutely, my question is you have a lot of these people, including, like Lizzo, for instance she was the first one that came to my mind, yeah who made it very public that they lost a ton of weight and that they are very happy they did that and very happy that they're healthier and very happy at whatever they're at.  15:51 - Anne (Host) Yeah.  15:52 - Lau (Guest) So it makes you question well, wait a second, is this for branding sake, to have those brands out there because they know, like a big part of the population is, say, has a certain look or a certain size or a certain sound? Well, yeah, the biggest demographic, the biggest demographic, right? Yeah, versus the reality of the person actually feeling good in their life, I'm going to argue that they're performers and they're performing and that many of them don't feel good about some of the choices they've made in their life and therefore they go and change it. Or their company representatives say you need to change this brand because it is not resonating with the majority of our audiences and we will never know.  16:38 Never know how much influence comes from which direction. We will really not know, that right.  16:44 - Anne (Host) Absolutely. I mean and again this is I mean for bosses out there if you think we're going off topic, in reality we're not, because we're not talking about marketing and advertising, which directly affects us. I mean, that's where we I mean our voices are representing brands that have fluctuations in the way that they advertise and in the way that they market their products, and it's important for us to understand where it's headed, where the trends are and really what is it that matters. And then, what is it that matters to you as an actor, being a part of that campaign, resonating with a brand that may or may not be controversial? Right, Brands change.  17:26 - Lau (Guest) This is where you have to forgive yourself they shift and change trends over time, because that's the natural state of being a human being, is that you age, you change, trends change whatever. Another one that comes to my mind one of my favorite original rappers and then became actress was Queen Latifah. Yeah, yeah. Who I loved for so many reasons. Yeah she's awesome Right.  17:50 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) Rubenesque woman beautiful woman.  17:52 - Lau (Guest) Well, she went on a whole campaign I can't remember what it was, whether it was Jenny Craig or Nutrisystem or whatever it was, but she became the brand ambassador of them to lose weight and she had trouble doing it and she never reached the target weight. When she didn't, they dropped her. Yeah, yeah, okay. So my point is was that her and it made you feel like, it made me feel like you know, when you use Tide or use a laundry detergent and then, all of a sudden, you've been using it and it's been good for years, and then it's like no, all new developed. You think, what have I been using that whole time? It wasn't really good. That's how it made me feel.  18:31 - Anne (Host) Well influencing you know and marketing advertising, influencing in their way influencing right as opposed to, and I think that's why influencers became really popular, because it was real people, it wasn't companies. Well, it was the illusion of real people, right?  18:47 Well, they are real people Right right, oh look, I'm not being paid for this but a lot of times, influencers, they get a little bit of a cut. I mean I, you know, hey, I got a little bit of a cut. I'm encouraged to, you know, try this top or this, you know, this pants set or whatever, and then talk about it so that I can get a little bit of a break or a deal. But I creatively love to curate outfits and, to be quite honest, the amount of time I spend at this point because I don't do it full time the amount of time that I spend, you know, putting together videos and stuff, it takes a lot of time. That's my, that's like a, that's a day of my weekend in reality, and I don't make I don't make half as much money as I do when I'm doing voiceover. So for me that's just like a passion project.  19:31 But what is it that voice actors you know need to do? I mean, I think that you either don't realize that you are an intrinsic part of a brand that could or could not be, you know, I mean, you probably know if they're controversial. It's the same thing with political voiceover, Right, we talked about this like not so long ago. What's you know? Are you on a particular side of the fence? Are you? Is your voice, your voice being speaking things that align with your, what you believe in and your morals and your ethics? Or are you just voicing things to make money, because it happens to be something that pays the bills?  20:09 - Lau (Guest) Right and really paying attention to what your audience is identifying your value as. Like I can come in and say, well, I'm going to provide this, I'm going to do this, but I may not have the calling for that. I have to pay attention. Where is the calling of the audience?  20:27 And then go to the. If I want to go to the full extent of that brand, give them awareness of what it is, awareness of my, you know, professionalism, my ethos in it. Whatever that is, it's not always what I'm starting out to be is what it's going to be. I see that all the time like a mismatch of brand knowledge. Someone would say, well, I do this all the time, I play this all the time and I say, right, but what are you being hired for? What you're being hired for might be very different than what you do in your side life.  21:01 - Anne (Host) And if you think about it, like if you align yourself with a style of voiceover that is, you know, has a message, right, that may or it on levels with brands that I've been associated with, where, if you're not careful and you know I mean with the VO Boss podcast, right, if you're not careful people will associate you with those brands as well, and you know that can be detrimental to your career, to your livelihood, and that is something it's sometimes. It's not an easy decision. It's not an easy decision to make. It's not an easy decision.  21:42 - Lau (Guest) It's not an easy decision to make. It's not an easy decision. You have to realize you're performing a part. So whenever you are in that what I call the awareness zone that's like the industry awareness of who you are Like I feel like I play two parts. One is the real person in the larger world, who may or may not know me, and then the person, the mama, who knows me, who people know me in the larger world, who may or may not know me, and then the person, the mama, who knows me, who people know me in the industry. And when I play that role, I know I'm always to some degree on, you're always on and having that awareness that there is a performance value to what you do. How?  22:15 - Anne (Host) interesting because your brand, since I've known you, has evolved into Mama Lau, which you know what I mean. Because I want to say it's because I started calling you Mama Lau, because that's what I called my mother, and then it turned into Mama Lau, but now as Mama Lau, known as Mama Lau in the industry. Right, you now need to be considerate of. Okay, what does this brand speak about me? And if you were to do something, that would not be Mama Lau.  22:42 - Lau (Guest) Right, so I'm not going to go to Vegas and become a stripper anytime soon. Are you going to?  22:47 - Anne (Host) be an erotic. I mean, would you be an erotica audiobook narrator? I mean, well, maybe not under Mama Lau but, here, you are here you are with. Unless you're going to be a character voice, right, here you are, I know your voice. And unless you're going to be a character voice and I don't recognize that voice, right, our voices are recognizable.  23:07 I mean, some of us have immediately, like I know, this person's voice from you know long you know, far, far away, I can tell that voice and I have that with some of my students that have distinctly unique voices, right, I'm thinking they probably can't go into you know erotica character work if they don't want to know other people to know about it. Yes, you know, if you want other people to know about it, that's fine. But for you, under that brand, you have to. There's a responsibility to that brand, right?  23:34 - Lau (Guest) Yes, there is.  23:34 - Anne (Host) In what you do. It reminds me of. It reminds me of oh my gosh, who was it? Who was it? He was a comedian. He was fired in 2011 due to offensive tweets he made about the Japan earthquake and the tsunami. And it is, oh my gosh, gilbert Gottfried. There you go.  23:50 - Lau (Guest) Oh wow, how could we not?  23:52 - Anne (Host) remember that, yes. I know right Gilbert Gottfried.  23:55 - Lau (Guest) I didn't know that.  23:56 - Anne (Host) Yeah, oh yeah, and it was. It was. That was, I think, when it first, at least when I was in the industry, when it first became evident that social media and what you do outside of your job in voice acting, will have a direct effect, if it's offensive enough, right On your job. And you know, nowadays people have to be careful on social media what they're posting. And because companies can now go check out your social media, because companies can now go check out your social media, and so for you as a voice actor, again, it has to come to mind that if you are known, or if you are known in social media, now your actions, if people were to look you up on social media and find that you're associated with a brand or find that you are, you've done something that I don't know is not something that aligns with their ethics right, it can affect your business.  24:52 - Lau (Guest) So in a way, annie, it's kind of like we're blurring the lines of our real reality of living a life as a person, with our business and our performance career, that there is kind of that expectation that you sort of represent it all of your life, all of your life, and you're not going to go through anything. That's antithetical to that image that is being put out there, which I mean. For me it's easy because I'm kind of like, I'm a mama type anyway, but for the average person I think that would be hard, that would be a challenge.  25:27 Mama Lau as mama Lau would not go to a Coldplay concert and get yourself caught on the probably not. I'd be the person standing outside with food, waving my hand, going what did you do in there? What did you do?  25:37 - Anne (Host) And we should bring that up, because yet there's another like CEO of you know, of a company, and then the director of HR, the director of the people I forget what they call it now. I'm like director of HR, no people, ceo of people. Forgive me for not knowing what her title was. She was HR, wasn't she?  25:55 - Lau (Guest) The head of HR. Yes, Like top HR, you know? Executive.  26:00 - Anne (Host) I think PMO is a people. I forget what it is, but anyways, see it, you know. So, really, if you think about it, what did that do those actions do to the brand? Right To the brand. Yes, they say all all, what is it? All publicity is good publicity, but do you think that this was good publicity for the company?  26:24 - Lau (Guest) No, no, I don't either. I don't think there was any redeeming value to that and that felt to me it could have been happenstance, but it felt like a setup. It felt like someone tipped someone off to put them on the jumbotron.  26:37 - Anne (Host) Oh interesting, I didn't think that it didn't just feel random.  26:40 - Lau (Guest) There was like, like, how many people were there?  26:44 - Anne (Host) 50,000? I don't know. I think I, I didn't think it, I don't think they were set up, I mean, unless you have somebody in the company that's like. Well, I mean, first of all you have to, you have to know the person that's, you know, focusing on the Jumbotron and say, oh my God, wouldn't it be funny if you know I hate that guy or whatever? But think about it?  27:01 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) I don't know.  27:02 - Anne (Host) Your actions in life right can be directly affected these days because of social media, because of the now back in the day when I had to walk to school 10 miles up a hill in the snow. When there wasn't social media, it was a little easier to get away with, I would say, indiscretions like that.  27:24 - Lau (Guest) But now, maybe even now with being a voiceover talent. You've got that anonymity to some degree.  27:31 - Anne (Host) But not as much anymore. I'm saying not as much anymore, remember, because voice actors, we're all about social media, aren't we? Because, guess what we need to get work and what are we doing? We're trying to showcase're all about social media, aren't we? Because guess what we need to get work and what are we doing? We're trying to showcase our brand on social media, and when you do that, you really have to be prepared for repercussions. If you are going to voice a campaign, associate yourself with a brand that may be controversial, and you know something that is a concern for your business. That may not have been so much of a concern maybe 20, 30 years ago.  28:06 - Lau (Guest) It's true, because I think with probably the third generation now, or what would we say, maybe the second generation now, millennials and Gen Zers, who are digital natives, growing, up online on social media like their life online on social media like they didn't see the commercial.  28:23 Their life- is on social media. So their lines are very blurred, like I would say, arguably our generation x not as blurred like I know. When I was younger I used to think, oh, the Brady kids are really like that. Now I realize they're separate people, right, they're separate people than what they did in the sitcom. But nowadays it's like oh, everyone thinks that anything you do online is you, is really you, and so it puts a lot of pressure on those people to say okay, am I in alignment with the kind of brand that I want to have out there or not?  29:02 And a lot of people will say well, you know what do they say? All good, all press, bad press, negative press is still good, press, it's still good. I don't know about that. I don't know about that. I don't think that's true. Yeah, I don't think that's true.  29:15 - Anne (Host) I mean in a way. I mean in a way who said?  29:19 - Lau (Guest) that. Beyonce, who said that Someone big said that I don't even remember, but in a way, american Eagle is benefiting from the controversy.  29:27 - Anne (Host) However, there's really good arguments on either side of it. Again, they're promoting to a crowd you know who are their best sellers. Do you know what I mean? Because, as I and you also talked about in the beginning, we have a certain familiarness with advertising from 30 years ago, right 40 years ago, and so for us, maybe that ad was like oh okay, I didn't think anything of it, but then all of a sudden, because of the younger generation, right, who are like hey, what is this? Or you know, or why, especially with political things going on, what do you mean? Genes like G-E-N-E-S Is that? Then it became a political thing. So I think that we have to be really, really careful, as voice actors on social media, to make sure that we're aware, be aware, educate yourself and be aware of what your voice, what your presence, what your social presence means to your business.  30:33 - Lau (Guest) And I also would add on to that, annie, that we just had a discussion because my group was in New York showcasing of actors and I was really tough, talk about mama, tough. I was really tough and saying listen, I'm just going to tell you this right now If you don't go into your social media right now, before you audition for those agents, those casting directors, those producers, and clean it up and scrub your stuff, scrub it.  30:57 Get reputation defenders. Do whatever you need to do to scrub it. Keep your ideas and ideals separate, because you don't want to alienate people and their whole audience before you even meet them and audition for them, do you? I mean, do you to be a really good note to leave on Digital Digital?  31:25 - Anne (Host) We are digital. We are digital.  31:27 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) Your footprint's there.  31:28 - Anne (Host) Digital is traceable, just saying Digital is traceable, you are. Have you ever tried to? And again, we've never really covered this in depth, but if you think about it, if you ever tried to make a comment and then delete it and then it didn't really delete or did, how many people took a screenshot of that? Yeah, you know, before you deleted it.  31:48 So again, things are digital and things, and because we've gotten again on your phone, on your computer, just assume that people are tracing and I know, yes, you can get it's not right and I get that, but just assume and just you know, honestly, just be aware, be aware and protect your business, protect your voice, protect your business and protect your bossness. Guys, be a bossness.  32:16 - Lau (Guest) And I'll leave on this note in saying yes, and I'll piggyback by saying, even just for who you are as a person, be happy and content with the brand you're creating. Because, you're going to have to live with that for a long time. As long as you have your business, you'll have to live with it.  32:34 - Anne (Host) I have people.  32:35 - Lau (Guest) Annie when I go to a conference or something screaming across the room hey mama, how are you? If I didn't like that, I didn't want that, I'd have to change it. I'd have to really change it and make a concerted effort to do that so be happy with what you're selecting and what you're choosing and what your audience is giving to you and, if not, strategize elsewhere, redirect it.  32:59 - Anne (Host) Good stuff, good stuff, amazing Bosses. We would love to hear your thoughts honestly. So you know, write us at theboss, annaviobosscom. We'd love to hear from you right in our community Facebook page. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this. So, Lau, it's been amazing, amazing, as always. Big shout out to our sponsor, ipdtl. You too can connect and network like bosses. Find out more at IPDTLcom. Bosses have an amazing week and we'll see you next week.  33:30 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) Bye, see you next time. Join us next week for another edition of VO Boss with your host, anne Ganguzza, and take your business to the next level. Sign up for our mailing list at vobosscom and receive exclusive content industry revolutionizing tips and strategies and new ways to rock your business like a boss. Redistribution with permission. Coast to coast connectivity via IPDTL.     

The Black Ramen Podcast crew discuss the concept of "Anime Tourists." Sparked from a statement from that guy who implied One Piece wasn't political, we fight over what to expect from new fans and when to call foul on old fans' gatekeeping. To clear the air afterward, here are some pallet cleansing anime sure to inspire warm and fuzzy feelings to comfort your weary soul.

Journey back to 1487, a Europe ravaged by plague, famine, and a desperate Catholic Church clinging to power. In this haunting episode, we expose how corruption, papal chaos, and mass paranoia collided to create the perfect storm for witch hunts. One book, the Malleus Maleficarum, turned fear into a weapon, unleashed brutal torture chambers, and set thousands of innocents ablaze. From secret sabbats to twisted trials and the lingering shadows of Satanic Panic today, this is the dark blueprint for how power turns fear into fire.

Alan welcomes Dr. Zach Meiners, co-host of the Very Clinical podcast and restorative dentist extraordinaire, back to the Very Dental podcast. They dive deep into their shared passion for glass ionomer (GI) restorative materials. Sparked by Alan's recent solo episode on using glass ionomer for groove restorations the guys talk GI in depth.  Key Takeaways Glass Ionomer (GI) as a Primary Restorative: Both doctors advocate for GI (like Fuji 9 or Equia) as a legitimate, permanent restorative material for specific classes of restorations, moving past its traditional use as only a provisional or base. Ideal Clinical Applications: GI is highly effective for: Class I, III, and V restorations, particularly on posterior teeth where aesthetics are less critical. Geriatric and Pediatric patients due to its forgiving nature, minimal technique sensitivity, and fluoride release. Core Build-ups: Zach considers it his main build-up material, noting its reliable adhesion and stability against being pulled out by temporary crowns. Crown Margin Repairs. Material Benefits: GI offers several advantages over traditional resin or amalgam: No Post-Operative Sensitivity and Minimal Shrinkage. Forgiving Technique in less-than-ideal isolation situations, sticking particularly well to dentin. Continued Hardening for months after the initial set, leading to excellent longevity and a surprisingly low failure rate. Efficiency and Cost: While the initial cost of GI is relatively high, the efficiency gained from eliminating the need for separate etching and bonding steps (using only a cavity conditioner provided in the kit) and the speed of placement makes it a cost-effective choice in terms of time and materials. Placement and Setting: Placement Technique: For occlusal restorations (like in grooves), Alan recommends over-squirting the material and using a moist, gloved finger to push it into the grooves, or using an anti-stick agent like Stick Free for metal instruments. Accelerating Set: Though not a light-cure material, applying the curing light can accelerate the chemical setting reaction via heat, cutting the two-and-a-half-minute set time down to about 90 seconds. The GI "Dream": The doctors agree that a future GI material with the strength to reliably handle Class II restorations would revolutionize the entire direct restorative market, given GI's unique benefits.  Some links from the show: Fuji IX Fuji Equia Forte    Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy," "Lipscomb" or "Gary!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you'll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! -- Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! -- CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!  

THE LIONS DEN IS BACK FOLLOWING WHITE OUT WEEK!New Season, New Host. This week, Penn State TE Andrew Rappelyea hosts PSU Offensive Lineman Vega Loane. From growing up in American Samoa to becoming a standout on the Penn State Football offensive line. This episode explores the big picture of Vega's inspiring story, his keys to success, and what it takes to thrive as part of the Nittany Lions.Highlights from the episode include:- Vega's childhood in American Samoa and his late introduction to football. - The moment Penn State's iconic "White Out" game sparked his dream. - How family and sacrifice influenced his football career. - Insights into the competitive culture and leadership within the PSU football program. - The importance of teamwork, resilience, and personal growth on and off the field. FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:20 - Journey to Penn State06:50 - Welcome to College Football Moment14:32 - Living Situation16:03 - Importance of Sacrifice18:00 - Friendships with Past PSU Players19:40 - Role as Team Veteran25:05 - Routine Changes from Year 1 to Year 428:40 - Legacy at Penn State#collegefootball #nfl #cfb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #football #sunday #saturday

In this episode, Michelle takes a hard look at the role we all play in fueling outrage online. Sparked by Jon Stewart's recent monologue, she unpacks how media and social platforms profit from tragedy—and how our clicks, shares, and scrolls keep the cycle alive. Michelle shares her own screen time wake-up call and offers four practical ways to break the pattern. Real change starts with us. Your challenge: reflect on your role in negativity online, and work to make positive changes. We will too!Want more Social Soup? Be sure to subscribe and share!Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/michelledattilio⁠ Learn more about sōsh! Visit our website and reach out at: ⁠getsosh.com ⁠ 

What if you could build a 200+ patient waitlist without a single ad before seeing your first patient?In this episode, Michael sits down with Dr. Joanna Gamble, founder of Wildberry Pediatric Dentistry, to uncover the remarkable path from food truck dreams to owning one of Wake Forest's most eagerly anticipated dental offices. Joanna shares how grassroots marketing, hands-on community involvement, and strategic social media helped her spark local excitement (long before her chairs were even in place.)Joanna opens up about the realities behind her success, tackling the obstacles of launching a new practice, from leaky pipes to the tough balance between managing a team and providing great care. You'll hear Joanna's honest take on designing her practice for families, her passionate belief in connecting intentionally with her community, and the hands-on hiring approach she refined alongside her HR-savvy husband. Her story is a playbook for anyone looking to break the mold, blending heartfelt connection, operational smarts, and a relentless dedication to her patients.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How grassroots marketing can drive patient demand before opening day.Joanna's favorite ways to authentically engage local families and kids.Step-by-step tactics for getting noticed at community events and farmers' markets.The real-world challenges and rewards of starting a new dental practice.Joanna's best advice for organizing workflows and reducing stress as an owner.Why personality and values matter more than technical skills in hiring.Creative ways to use social media to build trust and excitement locally.Tips for balancing practice growth with a fulfilling family life.How to develop systems that keep teams aligned and informed.Hit play now to discover how authentic connections and creative tactics can turn your startup practice dreams into reality, right in your own backyard!‍Sponsors:‍Net32: Founded by a dentist, for dentists. Net32 is the leading online marketplace for dental supplies, helping dental and medical professionals save on high-quality products for over 25 years. Start saving today at: net32.com/dentalmarketerGuest: Dr. Joanna GamblePractice Name: Wildberry Pediatric DentistryCheck out Joanna's Media:‍Website: wakeforestpediatricdentist.comEmail: drgamble@wildberrypeds.comPhone: 703-835-5905‍Host: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Love the Podcast? Let Us Know How We're Doing on Apple Podcasts!‍

Peter Rosenberger explores a tough question is God truly fair, or is He just? Sparked by a friend's struggle with Revelation, this episode dives into why signs and wonders don't guarantee faith and why trusting God's Word matters most.

Max and Matt dive into the messy middle ground of parenting as a team, when to be a united front, and when it's okay (even good) to be different. Sparked by a spicy Instagram post, they unpack what happens when one parent loosens the rules while the other holds the line, and why those differences might actually teach kids resilience. From solo weekends with the kids, to pizza dinners and Dave & Buster's meltdowns, to the hidden pressures moms and dads face when parenting alone, they bring stories, studies, and plenty of laughs. They also break down research on authoritative vs. authoritarian parenting, how consistency shapes kids' brains, and why the most important thing might just be that your child goes to bed knowing they're loved. Let's gooo!Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Dave & Buster's Chaos3:10 The Instagram Post That Sparked It7:45 Solo Parenting: Dad vs. Mom Styles13:20 Do Kids Need a United Front?19:05 Parenting Styles in Research25:50 The “Easy Kid” Study & Harsh Parenting30:40 Why Predictability Shapes Kids' Brains35:15 Communication & Avoiding Parenting Resentment39:37 Closing ThoughtsBuy Violet Archer on Amazon HereMilkless on InstagramMilkless on TikTok LISTEN + WATCH VIOLET ARCHER Follow on Instagram

In this episode, Avanish and Umesh discuss:Uniphore's founding story in 2008 and evolution from conversational AI applications to an end-to-end Business AI Cloud platform serving 2,000+ customers including Fortune 500 enterprisesThe pivotal moment when two of Uniphore's largest customers (10% of revenue) warned their contracts might expire unless Uniphore opened up their platform for customer-built AI agentsHow platform necessity emerged from scale—running out of data scientists to manually fine-tune models for each customer led to building automated platform toolingThe "open-heart surgery" transformation: shifting from selling business outcomes to line-of-business buyers to serving CIOs and developers, requiring wholesale DNA changes across engineering, product, sales, and marketingWhy platform and ecosystem strategies are inseparable: "A platform is really not a platform until other people are building things on it"The M&A strategy for platform companies: narrower aperture requiring 100% architectural alignment, but instant unlocks when acquisitions fit the single-codebase platform architectureThree frameworks for platform success: maintain paranoia about whether you're a feature/product/company, surround yourself with "system thinkers," and stay intensely close to customersThe "five-by-five" metric for measuring platform adoption: five large enterprises and five GSIs using the platform as their weekly "factory" for fine-tuning models and building agents, requiring simplified user experience for non-technical business users Host: Avanish SahaiAvanish Sahai is a Tidemark Fellow and served as a Board Member of Hubspot from 2018 to 2023; he currently serves on the boards of Birdie.ai, Flywl.com and Meta.com.br as well as a few non-profits and educational boards. Previously, Avanish served as the vice president, ISV and Apps partner ecosystem of Google from 2019 until 2021. From 2016 to 2019, he served as the global vice president, ISV and Technology alliances at ServiceNow.  From 2014 to 2015, he was the senior vice president and chief product officer at Demandbase.  Prior to Demandbase, Avanish built and led the Appexchange platform ecosystem team at Salesforce, and was an executive at Oracle and McKinsey & Company, as well as various early to mid-stage startups in Silicon Valley. About UmeshUmesh Sachdev is the CEO and Co-founder of Uniphore, one of the largest AI-native, multimodal enterprise-class SaaS companies in the world.  Sparked by his vision and focus to use AI technology to bridge the gap between humans and machines, today Umesh is recognized as an enterprise AI pioneer, bringing knowledge AI, generative AI and emotion AI into a single platform, allowing customers to harness AI's powerful capabilities across voice, video and text-based applications.  Known for his grit as a leader, his passion for customers and his deep understanding of technology, he is called upon to guide some of the world's largest brands through their digital transformation. Umesh's strong portfolio of patents serves as a testament to his innovative thinking and commitment to advancing AI technology.As an international business leader, Umesh has been recognized with many awards including ‘40 under 40' Bright Young Business Leaders in the Economic Times, ‘Next Generation Leader' by Time Magazine, and previously, as an ‘Innovator Under 35' by MIT Tech Review.  Umesh is an alumnus of Jaypee Institute of Information Technology and an accomplished speaker and highly sought-after presenter. About TidemarkTidemark is a venture capital firm, foundation, and community built to serve category-leading technology companies as they scale.  Tidemark was founded in 2021 by David Yuan, who has been investing, advising, and building technology companies for over 20 years.  Learn more at www.tidemarkcap.com.Follow our host, Avanish SahaiLearn more about Tidemark

Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution By: Carl R. Trueman Published: 2022 208 Pages Briefly, what is this book about? The long philosophical journey that took us to the current prioritization of expressive individualism, and how this journey eventually carried us to a strange new world, where expressive sexual/identity politics seem normal if not inevitable.  What's the author's angle? Trueman is a Christian, and this book is written towards a religious audience.  Who should read this book? Trueman's previous book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self is one of my all-time favorite books. (You can see a review here.) This covers basically the same territory, but in a shorter, more accessible format. If you've read his longer book, you can probably skip this one, but if you haven't then I would recommend this book to anyone trying to understand the modern world.  Specific thoughts: It is indeed a strange new world

In this To Catch a Cheater on The Jubal Show, Julia notices something strange on her boyfriend’s Apple Watch—an unexplained spike of late-night activity. When we put George to the test with a tempting gym offer, the truth about who he’s really spending time with leaves Julia stunned. This dramatic confrontation proves that sometimes your gut (and your gadgets) don’t lie. Think your partner might be up to something shady? The Jubal Show has you covered. In this explosive segment, The Jubal Show helps suspicious lovers uncover the truth by setting up the ultimate loyalty test. We call their significant other, posing as a grocery store’s floral department offering a free bouquet. You know.. a War of the Roses. The catch? Who they choose to send the flowers to—and what they write on the card—could reveal everything. Will it be a romantic gesture for their partner or a shocking betrayal? Get ready for twists, surprises, and jaw-dropping confrontations as we help our listeners get the answers they deserve. Subscribe to The Jubal Show's To Catch A Cheater / War of the Roses.➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this To Catch a Cheater on The Jubal Show, Julia notices something strange on her boyfriend’s Apple Watch—an unexplained spike of late-night activity. When we put George to the test with a tempting gym offer, the truth about who he’s really spending time with leaves Julia stunned. This dramatic confrontation proves that sometimes your gut (and your gadgets) don’t lie. Think your partner might be up to something shady? The Jubal Show has you covered. In this explosive segment, The Jubal Show helps suspicious lovers uncover the truth by setting up the ultimate loyalty test. We call their significant other, posing as a grocery store’s floral department offering a free bouquet. You know.. a War of the Roses. The catch? Who they choose to send the flowers to—and what they write on the card—could reveal everything. Will it be a romantic gesture for their partner or a shocking betrayal? Get ready for twists, surprises, and jaw-dropping confrontations as we help our listeners get the answers they deserve. Subscribe to The Jubal Show's To Catch A Cheater / War of the Roses.➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show we look at three gadgets that we think are responsible for the year of home automation. We also discuss Dolby Vision 2. All that plus your emails and the week's news on episode 1220 of the HDTV and Home Theater Podcast! News: Live TV streamers leave viewers more satisfied than cable ‘The Paper' to premiere on NBC after Peacock success Samsung's $2,000 Smart Fridges Now Serve Ads, Owners Are Furious Other: Panasonic Blu-ray & DVD John's Streaming Cost Spreadsheet These Gadgets Are Responsible for the Year of Home Automation We have been involved with home automation for a long time and have seen a lot of gadgets come and go. The category was mostly for DIYers or for people with deep pockets. It wasn't until these  three products came out that the year/decade/century of automation was officially upon us.  Philips Hue Smart Bulb - Philips essentially defined smart lighting and is used in 50M+ homes for ambiance/security the world over. Many have copied Philips but for us nothing beats these lights. Nest Learning Thermostat - The Nest Learning Thermostat revolutionized home climate control as the first smart thermostat, pioneering the category with its innovative self-learning technology and sleek design in 2011. Although we use the ecobee and recommend it, the category would not be where it is without the Nest Thermostat.  Ring Video Doorbell - The Ring Video Doorbell revolutionized home security by pioneering the smart doorbell category, introducing remote video monitoring and two-way communication in 2014.  What is Dolby Vision 2 Dolby Vision 2 is a next-generation HDR format announced by Dolby Laboratories on September 2, 2025, at IFA 2025. It builds on the original Dolby Vision by introducing AI-driven tools, enhanced creator controls, and features that extend beyond traditional HDR, such as improved motion handling. The format is designed to deliver more accurate, director-intended visuals across a range of TVs, adapting to content, viewing environments, and display capabilities. It comes in two tiers: Tier Target TVs Key Focus Dolby Vision 2 Mainstream TVs Core upgrades via new image engine and Content Intelligence for improved picture quality. Dolby Vision 2 Max High-performance TVs (e.g., premium Mini-LED) All core features plus premium extras like Authentic Motion for maximum brightness, contrast, and cinematic fidelity.   Main Features Here are the primary features of Dolby Vision 2: 1. Dolby Image Engine A more powerful processing engine that enhances overall image rendering, enabling higher brightness, sharper contrast, and more saturated colors while preserving artistic intent. Supports bi-directional tone mapping, allowing creators to optimize content for specific TV capabilities (e.g., brighter displays) without losing fidelity. 2. Content Intelligence (AI-Powered Optimization) An AI suite that automatically adjusts picture settings based on content type, viewing environment (e.g., room lighting), and device. Light Sense: Upgraded ambient light detection combined with reference data from the source material to dynamically tweak brightness and visibility. Precision Black: Improves shadow detail and clarity in dark scenes, addressing complaints about HDR appearing too dark; creators can embed room/bias lighting info and black-level sliders for precise control. 3. Authentic Motion (Premium Motion Handling) Available only in Dolby Vision 2 Max: The world's first creator-driven motion control tool, enabling shot-by-shot adjustments to reduce judder (stutter) while avoiding the "soap opera effect." Makes 24fps cinematic content feel more fluid and authentic, ideal for movies, sports, and fast-action scenes. These features aim to make Dolby Vision 2 backward-compatible with existing Dolby Vision content (with some improvements), but full benefits require new TVs and mastered content.  Industry Adoption: Hisense will be the first TV brand to introduce Dolby Vision 2 to its lineup. These TVs will be powered by MediaTek Pentonic 800 with “MiraVision™ Pro” PQ Engine, the first silicon chip to integrate Dolby Vision 2. Timing and availability will be announced at a later date. Joining Hisense, CANAL+ is the first media and entertainment group to commit to enhance its lineup – from movies and TV shows to live sport – in Dolby Vision, leveraging the latest innovation to enrich the viewing experience for its subscribers.  

To help us understand this delicate and troubling clash between penguins and bees, Amy Maciver is joined by Jenny Cullinan — the world’s first wild honeybee researcher. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Brew That Sparked Inspiration: An Autumn Tale in Utrecht Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-25-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een frisse herfstdag in Utrecht.En: It was a crisp autumn day in Utrecht.Nl: De bladeren ritselden onder de voeten van voorbijgangers en de lucht was gevuld met de geur van regen en vallende bladeren.En: The leaves rustled under the feet of passersby, and the air was filled with the scent of rain and falling leaves.Nl: Binnen in de koffiebranderij, een knusse plek met houten tafels en de geur van vers gebrande bonen, stond Sanne achter de bar.En: Inside the coffee roastery, a cozy spot with wooden tables and the aroma of freshly roasted beans, Sanne stood behind the bar.Nl: Ze concentreerde zich op het bereiden van de perfecte kop koffie. Haar gedachten dwaalden af naar hoe ze een goede indruk kan maken op haar nieuwe collega's.En: She focused on brewing the perfect cup of coffee, her thoughts drifting to how she could make a good impression on her new colleagues.Nl: Thijs liep, zoals elke dag, de roastery binnen.En: Thijs entered the roastery, as he did every day.Nl: Hij kletste kort met Sanne, zoals altijd, voordat hij zijn gebruikelijke plek bij het raam koos.En: He chatted briefly with Sanne, as always, before choosing his usual spot by the window.Nl: Als aspirant-schrijver worstelde hij al weken met een writer's block.En: As an aspiring writer, he had been struggling with writer's block for weeks.Nl: Elke dag hoopte hij dat iets of iemand zijn inspiratie kon aanwakkeren.En: Each day, he hoped that something or someone could spark his inspiration.Nl: Sanne werkte aan een nieuwe blend, hopend hiermee haar stempel te drukken.En: Sanne was working on a new blend, hoping to make her mark.Nl: Ze schonk een kopje in voor Thijs, een speciale blend die ze onlangs had bedacht.En: She poured a cup for Thijs, a special blend she had recently created.Nl: Nadat Thijs voorzichtig de koffie had geproefd, begon hij plots te hoesten.En: After Thijs carefully tasted the coffee, he suddenly began to cough.Nl: Zijn gezicht begon rood te worden; hij had een allergische reactie.En: His face started turning red; he was having an allergic reaction.Nl: Sanne schrok enorm.En: Sanne was extremely shocked.Nl: Dit was niet wat ze had bedoeld.En: This was not what she had intended.Nl: Na het incident voelde Sanne onzeker.En: Following the incident, Sanne felt uncertain.Nl: Ze besloot tijdelijk te stoppen met het experimenteren van nieuwe blends.En: She decided to temporarily stop experimenting with new blends.Nl: Ze wilde ervoor zorgen dat haar klanten, vooral Thijs, zich welkom en veilig voelden.En: She wanted to ensure that her customers, especially Thijs, felt welcome and safe.Nl: Thijs, na zijn herstel, twijfelde.En: Thijs, after recovering, was hesitant.Nl: Moest hij teruggaan?En: Should he go back?Nl: Uiteindelijk overwon zijn wens naar inspiratie zijn angst.En: Ultimately, his desire for inspiration overcame his fear.Nl: Een paar dagen later kwam Thijs terug.En: A few days later, Thijs returned.Nl: Sanne glimlachte toen ze hem zag.En: Sanne smiled when she saw him.Nl: Ze besloot hem een speciaal blend te maken, eentje die ze heel voorzichtig had samengesteld, zonder de ingrediënten van de vorige keer.En: She decided to make him a special blend, one she had carefully crafted, without the ingredients from the previous time.Nl: Met een stevig hart overhandigde ze hem de kop koffie.En: With a steady heart, she handed him the cup of coffee.Nl: Hij nam een slok en glimlachte.En: He took a sip and smiled.Nl: De bijzondere smaak prikkelde iets in Thijs.En: The unique taste sparked something in Thijs.Nl: Ideeën begonnen te stromen.En: Ideas started flowing.Nl: Terwijl hij schrijvend zat, voelde Sanne zich eindelijk verbonden met haar werkplek.En: As he sat writing, Sanne finally felt connected to her workplace.Nl: Ze besefte dat het evenwicht tussen traditie en innovatie de sleutel was om echte relaties op te bouwen.En: She realized that the balance between tradition and innovation was the key to building genuine relationships.Nl: Thijs verliet de roastery met een notitieboek vol ideeën.En: Thijs left the roastery with a notebook full of ideas.Nl: Het writer's block was verbroken.En: The writer's block was broken.Nl: Terwijl hij weg liep, voelde Sanne een nieuw gevoel van zelfvertrouwen.En: As he walked away, Sanne felt a new sense of confidence.Nl: Ze had een verschil gemaakt, precies zoals ze altijd had gewild.En: She had made a difference, just as she always wanted.Nl: In die kleine hoek van Utrecht, omringd door vallende bladeren en zachte koffiemelodieën, hadden zowel Sanne als Thijs iets nieuws geleerd.En: In that small corner of Utrecht, surrounded by falling leaves and soft coffee melodies, both Sanne and Thijs learned something new.Nl: Het was het begin van een nieuw seizoen vol mogelijkheden.En: It was the beginning of a new season full of possibilities. 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In this episode, we journey into the reign of King Asa as recorded in 2 Chronicles 15:1–19, where we find a remarkable story of spiritual transformation—both personal and national. Sparked by a prophetic word from Azariah son of Oded, Asa leads Judah into a season of renewed covenant loyalty, tearing down idols, restoring worship, and calling the people to seek the Lord with all their heart and soul.But Asa's reform isn't without tension. We explore the paradox of God's open invitation—“If you seek Him, He will be found by you”—alongside Asa's threat of death for anyone who refuses to seek the Lord. What does this reveal about the seriousness of covenant commitment in Israel's history, and how does it sit with the broader biblical theme of mercy and return?The episode concludes by turning to Matthew 4:23–25, where Jesus begins His public ministry with healing, teaching, and proclaiming the kingdom of God. Crowds from both Judah and Israel (Galilee and beyond) respond by coming to Him. In this moment, Jesus becomes the greater Asa—not only initiating a revival, but embodying the presence of God whom the people are drawn to seek. We reflect on how Jesus invites us into a deeper and freer kind of return—a transformation not marked by fear, but by healing and grace.Key Passages: 2 Chronicles 15:1-19Matthew 4:23-25⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explainer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on how to use ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.biblehub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.blueletterbible.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a question or comment at our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website podcast page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Did one bullet in Sarajevo truly spark a century of chaos, or was it part of a larger web of conspiracy and intrigue? In this insightful episode of The Jeremy Ryan Slate Show, we take a critical examination of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and its ripple effects on history. This deep dive explores how this pivotal moment in 1914 ignited World War I, toppled empires, and reshaped global geopolitics—ultimately setting the stage for modern conflicts.Join me, Jeremy Ryan Slate, host, entrepreneur, and history enthusiast, as we unravel the layers of this historic event. Drawing from credible sources like Britannica, History.com, and the Imperial War Museum, we'll analyze everything from nationalist tensions in the Balkans to fragile alliances and secret societies like the Black Hand. But we won't stop there—this must-watch episode also examines plausible theories involving espionage, power struggles, and even financial motives behind the war.Was the assassination a tragic accident, or a deliberate act of conspiracy? With recent declassifications and fresh analysis, we present a unique perspective on how this event continues to echo in today's world. Whether you're a history buff, a conspiracy theorist, or simply curious, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.What do you think sparked World War I—an accident or something more? Comment below to join the conversation, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with fellow history enthusiasts. Stay curious, and let's continue exploring the turning points that define our world.#history #internationalrelations #conspiracytheories #diplomacy #conspiracytheory___________________________________________________________________________⇩ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ⇩BRAVE TV HEALTH: Parasites are one of the main reasons that so many of our health problems happen! Guess what? They're more active around the full moon. That's why friend of the Show, Dr. Jason Dean, developed the Full Moon Parasite Protocol. Get 15% off now by using our link: https://bravetv.store/JRSCOMMAND YOUR BRAND: Legacy Media is dying, we fight for the free speech of our clients by placing them on top-rated podcasts as guests. We also have the go-to podcast production team. We are your premier podcast agency. Book a call with our team https://www.commandyourbrand.com/book-a-call MY PILLOW: By FAR one of my favorite products I own for the best night's sleep in the world, unless my four year old jumps on my, the My Pillow. Get up to 66% off select products, including the My Pillow Classic or the new My Pillow 2.0, go to https://www.mypillow.com/cyol or use PROMO CODE: CYOL________________________________________________________________⇩ GET MY BEST SELLING BOOK ⇩Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Lifehttps://getextraordinarybook.com/________________________________________________________________DOWNLOAD AUDIO PODCAST & GIVE A 5 STAR RATING!:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-create-your-own-life-show/id1059619918SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UFFtmJqBUJHTU6iFch3QU(also available Google Podcasts & wherever else podcasts are streamed_________________________________________________________________⇩ SOCIAL MEDIA ⇩➤ X: https://twitter.com/jeremyryanslate➤ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate➤ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyryanslate_________________________________________________________________➤ CONTACT: JEREMY@COMMANDYOURBRAND.COM

In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica is joined by David Goodman of the New York Times to break down the unexpected surge of mid-cycle redistricting in Texas. They discuss how political maneuvering by Republicans—aimed at flipping congressional seats—has triggered national reverberations, with states like California now considering similar actions to counter Texas. The episode dives into the partisan motivations, the legal and political pushback, and the threat to independent redistricting commissions. Together, Jessica and David make sense of the fast-evolving redistricting landscape and its far-reaching impact on representation and the future balance of power in Congress.Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:Mid-Cycle Redistricting—Why Now? The episode opens with an exploration of why an unusual mid-cycle redistricting is being discussed in 2025, even though redistricting typically happens every ten years after the census. The trigger for this push is political: Republicans, facing a narrow margin in the U.S. House, sought ways to gain additional seats, focusing first on Texas where state Republican control made this feasible.The Politics and Justification of Gerrymandering Both Jessica and David highlight that Texas Republicans were fully open about the political motives behind redrawing district lines—to flip as many as five Democratic seats to Republican. They justified this by pointing out gerrymandering in Democratic-led states and emphasizing partisan advantage as allowed by the Supreme Court, which has found political gerrymandering to be outside federal judicial review.The Domino Effect—Other States Respond Texas's actions triggered similar conversations in other states. However, David points out that most opportunities for follow-on aggressive redistricting are found in Republican-led states because many Democratic-led states (like California and New York) have independent redistricting commissions, which limit the legislature's ability to redraw maps for partisan gain. States specifically considered for similar moves include Indiana, Missouri, and Florida, while California emerged as the prime Democratic candidate, though with significant procedural hurdles.Follow Our Host: @LevinsonJessica

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Welcome back to another Soul Driven episode!In this episode of Soul Driven, I open the Akashic Records to explore the urgent and unsettling topic of free speech in the United States. Sparked by recent events — from Jimmy Kimmel's show being pulled to growing concerns in the media — I felt called to seek guidance at a soul level. What came through was one of the most direct and powerful Akashic messages I've ever received.Together, we'll explore:* The “dictator energy” present in the current leadership* The erosion of democracy and what it means for our daily lives* Why free speech in America has never truly been free for everyone* How can we engage without meeting hate with hate* Practical, soul-led ways to get involved locally and collectivelyThis isn't a message of fear — it's a call to awareness, compassion, and action. You chose to be here in this time of great change, and your voice matters.Registration is OPEN! Are you ready to 'Access Your Akashic Soul '? ✨ This is a 10-week path to Unshakable Self-Empowerment with the Akashic Records - enroll today or join the waiting list to learn more about the course HERE: https://ahnahendrix.com/access-your-akashic-soul/Enjoy and let me know how it resonates :))CONNECT ONLINEInstagram https://www.instagram.com/ahnahendrixYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fsN8oqu8Ib8IcvpYZA4jQSEPTEMBER Events & Offerings* REGISTRATION IS OPEN: Enroll TODAY or join the email list to learn more about Access Your Akashic Soul - A 10-Week Path to Unshakable Self-Empowerment with the Akashic Records: https://ahnahendrix.com/access-your-akashic-soul/* Join The Soul Driven Collective and become a member of the Inner Circle for $9/mth https://substack.com/@souldrivencollective* Access the Akashic Records: Self Study Course: https://ahnahendrix.com/access-the-akashic-records-self-study-course/ Get full access to The Soul Driven Collective at souldrivencollective.substack.com/subscribe

Breaking Down the Minnesota Vikings' Dominant Win Over the Cincinnati Bengals—In this episode of The Real Forno Show, hosted by Tyler Forness, the focus is on the Minnesota Vikings' recent victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. The discussion covers various aspects of the game, including standout performances by Isaiah Rogers, Harrison Smith, Christian Darrisaw, and the defensive line. Tyler analyzes the play of Carson Wentz and the offensive line, also touching on upcoming challenges against the Steelers and the Browns. The show emphasizes the importance of intelligence and communication within the team and how these factors contributed to the win. Additionally, updates on injuries, player performances, and strategic moves are provided. 00:00 How the Vikings Dominated the Bengals 00:17 Welcome to The Real Forno Show 01:18 Analyzing the Vikings' Victory 03:31 Injury Updates and Player Performances 13:42 Defensive Strategies and Key Plays 23:40 Minnesota Vikings' Dominant Victory Recap 25:16 Defensive Line Analysis: Jalen Redman Shines 27:09 Emerging Stars: Levi Drake Rodriguez and Dallas Turner 28:52 Dallas Turner's Development and Impact 35:42 Carson Wentz's Performance Breakdown 41:25 Upcoming Games and Final Thoughts ____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/8GnjC1zF07s FAN WITH US!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and the network's NFL feed over at Pro Football Insiders @Pro_FB_Insiders. Your ultimate source for NFL insights, breaking news, and expert analysis. From draft prospects to game-day strategies, we've got the inside scoop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWhat if the secret to women's health lies not in treating symptoms, but in understanding the unique patterns beneath them? Andrea Corleto discovered this truth the hard way, navigating her own chronic illness journey through a healthcare system that often left her questions unanswered. That frustrating experience sparked the creation of Lyv Health – a personalized longevity platform designed specifically for women.The shocking reality is that women spend 25% more time in poor health than men. While men maintain relatively stable hormonal states throughout their lives, women experience dramatic shifts during various life stages – from postpartum recovery to perimenopause and beyond. These transitions often bring symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, and night sweats that traditional healthcare approaches may dismiss or inadequately address.Lyv Health takes a fundamentally different approach by combining comprehensive biomarker testing with AI-powered analysis and human clinical support. By examining approximately 70 different biomarkers, the platform identifies the underlying causes of symptoms, including hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and metabolic issues. This data-driven approach doesn't just address immediate health concerns; it also reveals early warning signs for conditions like cardiovascular disease, the leading killer of women.What makes this approach truly revolutionary is its ability to balance cutting-edge technology with essential human connection. While artificial intelligence processes vast amounts of health data in minutes (tasks that would take human clinicians weeks), real healthcare professionals review all insights and provide personalized support. This combination creates a healthcare experience that addresses both scientific and emotional needs – something Andrea wished existed during her own health struggles.Whether you prefer natural approaches through nutrition and supplements or need medication-based interventions, Lyv Health offers personalized recommendations that fit your lifestyle and preferences. Ready to understand what's really happening beneath your symptoms? Visit lyvhealth.co to learn how data-driven insights could transform your health journey.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest marketing trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates from us, be sure to follow us at 5starbdm.com. See you next time on Follow The Brand!

Charlie Kirk was martyred just a day before Daniel Molina and I jumped on a podcast - we unpack the baton passing moment the death of Charlie Kirk was for Christians and Americans alike. Daniel also shares the fruit his house church has generated by simply hosting a worship night and posting the videos on Instagram. We also dive into the topic of tithing and radical generosity that comes when you step into cheerful giving. Thank you Daniel Molina for joining me from Hawaii! PS. Please share this podcast with 3 friends. Support the Show:

Chris “The Rooster” Russell wraps up the show breaking down the spark that a hard hit gave the Commanders and how it energized the team. He recaps the signing of a new safety and catches up with Bill post-win to discuss its impact. Finally, Head Coach Dan Quinn speaks live to the media, sharing his thoughts on the team's performance and injury updates. To cap off the hour, we highlight our signature Dumb Dumb of the Day, showcasing some of the week's most head-scratching sports moments.

September 21st, 2025 | Standalone | 1 Peter 4:12-16What does it truly cost to follow Jesus in 2025 America? In this timely and convicting message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz addresses the increasing hostility toward biblical truth and the growing price of public faithfulness. Sparked by the shocking and controversial death of Charlie Kirk—an unapologetic follower of Christ and defender of a biblical worldview—this sermon is a call to wake up, stand firm, and prepare for what lies ahead.Rooted in 1 Peter 4:12–16, Pastor Todd unpacks:Why persecution shouldn't surprise believersHow suffering refines the ChurchThe collapse of cultural Christianity in the WestThe urgency to raise a generation ready to stand for truthWhat bold, Spirit-filled witness looks like in a hostile cultureThis episode is more than a response to a cultural moment—it's a rallying cry for the Church to embrace the cost of true discipleship. As Pastor Todd reminds us: “This isn't just a defining moment. It's a refining one.”“Do not be surprised at the fiery trial...”“If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed...”“I am not ashamed of the Gospel...”The time for passive Christianity is over. This is the moment to stand with conviction, courage, and clarity—no matter the cost.Do you know JESUS?: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need PRAYER?: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/pray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT through giving: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠⁠

After the Sharks moved through to their second straight Preliminary Final on Saturday, Cronulla Captain Blayke Brailey revealed they key moment which sparked their surge up the ladder post-Origin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Inside Scoop, I push back on the common “U.S. Soccer bad, rest of the world good” narrative. Sparked by a heated Facebook group discussion, we look at league tables, myths about youth soccer abroad, and whether parents here are focusing on the wrong things—missing what truly drives player development.

Amy and T.J. catch you up on how they found ways to recover and decompress from another difficult week in the headlines. So many of you are likely struggling to stay happy and positive in this overwhelming news cycle of political violence, finger pointing, and cancel culture. We hope you have some fun listening to our lighter moments of the week, complete with a must-see movie review of Stephen King’s “The Long Walk.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. catch you up on how they found ways to recover and decompress from another difficult week in the headlines. So many of you are likely struggling to stay happy and positive in this overwhelming news cycle of political violence, finger pointing, and cancel culture. We hope you have some fun listening to our lighter moments of the week, complete with a must-see movie review of Stephen King’s “The Long Walk.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. catch you up on how they found ways to recover and decompress from another difficult week in the headlines. So many of you are likely struggling to stay happy and positive in this overwhelming news cycle of political violence, finger pointing, and cancel culture. We hope you have some fun listening to our lighter moments of the week, complete with a must-see movie review of Stephen King’s “The Long Walk.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. catch you up on how they found ways to recover and decompress from another difficult week in the headlines. So many of you are likely struggling to stay happy and positive in this overwhelming news cycle of political violence, finger pointing, and cancel culture. We hope you have some fun listening to our lighter moments of the week, complete with a must-see movie review of Stephen King’s “The Long Walk.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beloved, Life's hitting hard, stirring up fear that ripples through us all. But what if the false “division” story of millenia were a construct and we could see our present and future - differently? How the evolutionary events affect our energy and how we can choose a better path. Every soul picks its moment to leave—some finish their journey peacefully, others exit to spark a wake-up call, and some get caught in messy, manipulated endings. Either way, there's a deeper choice at play.Fear's a trap, keeping us stuck in division. Love's the real deal—energy never dies, it just shifts. When we lean into love, we see past the illusion of death.Charlie Kirk's death isnt just about loss—this has been an energetic catalyst - shaking the world up.We see this - first hand. Some division, some unity. Ultimately YOU choose. Follow your intuition on the story that is being told. Ask, is this true? Seem off? Follow the thread. The media loves to crank up the fear and division, but we've got power in where we put our focus. That shapes what's next.Think of Earth's energy like a big interconnected nervous system. Fear messes with it, disconnecting us from our core. Love pulls us back together. Choosing calm over chaos can change the whole vibe.THE HYPNOTIC RHYTHMSThe dark shadows induces people to drift through hypnotic rhythms as a translike state that keeps humanity asleep. And it's exactly how hypnosis works.As a CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPIST, I can tell you firsthand, this is real. And here's the truth. Every single one of us is under a form of hypnosis, whether we are conscious of it or not. I dont hypnotise, I UN-HYPNOTIZE clients. The trance you are in is determined by your dominant state of mind and frequency. That is how the devil grips 98% of humanity. It implants seeds of fear. Those fears crystallize into hypnotic rhythm and unconscious pattern of self-sabotage.And that rhythm locks people into cycles of misfortune, lack, and stagnation. Fear is the ultimate force that the devil uses to capture the minds of people in this world. There are six basic fears. The fear of poverty, criticism, ill health, loss of love, old age, and death.DEATH - CHARLIE'S DEATH - and the snare. Lock in FEAR.Take back your attention. Hypnotic rhythm is actually neutral. The same force that enslaves 98% of people can also liberate you. If you set in motion with the right aim, it becomes the rhythm that carries you to freedom. And if you've been paying attention, you already know the answer on how you wish to recreate a new life of whats next for YOU as we exit this old world. There is only one way to outwit the devil and avoid the hell it so proudly traps 98% of humanity in.Finding your passion, purpose and taking small actions - and releasing judgement of others. WATCH THE MOVIE IN THE WORLD. IT'S JUST THAT - A MOVIE that is evoking emotions in you to arise and release. Try breathing deep, meditating, or whatever grounds you. Notice the fear-driven stories, but don't let them pull you in. Your energy matters.A few people radiating love can outshine a ton of fear. If enough of us stay steady, we can nudge the world toward a better place—one rooted in unity and peace. Let's go for it.Truth is, we're all connected by love. This information would not have appeared in your reality if you were destined to be controlled by the devil forever. Be vigilant of what you give your attention to and know deep in your soul that with enough time and momentum, you will get so far ahead in reality that the devil will cower in your presence.Take these insights and apply them in your life.These events shake us, but they're also a chance to remember who we are. Stay grounded, shine bright, and let's build something beautiful together.Love you. KassandraI wanted to share this big picture (social media post) - literally and metaphorically - as we look at the great awakening and honoring GRIEF. The world is mourning not only the spirit and integrity of a man that stood his truth and first love (spirit)But for the awakening reality of the Deception and Denial.The world that we no longer give consent to.What we long for.Deception and Denial are what is created to reduce the pain.It's not working anymore.Judgement is externalized and someone else's fault.The Denial can feel like its easier, but it is required to look at the truth we're afraid to look at.We've bought into the promise of certainty of tomorrow.What are these belief wars?Here's my answer.....ponder. Drop YOURS IN THE COMMENTSBELIEF is a combination of thought and experience.Much of it is unconscious.MOST LIVE A LIFE NEVER TRACING BACK TO WHERE THESE WERE PLANTED.....FEAR is a mind focused emotion that deals with the unknown -that needs to be avoided at all cost.Fear is not the enemy - but the belief that you have to give up your power - and that is the only way you can deal with uncertainty of what is being manipulated.Trauma is a frozen flow of energy that is stuck that the mind cannot process.RIGHT NOW WE ARE ALL in the motion towards healing and balanceRelief comes at the threshold of the unknown and embracing the opportunity to see the resistance, remove judgment and get to the core of that in which we came from.LOVE, LIGHT AND CREATIONRIP to my heavenly brother Charlie -and my biological brother Kelsey and Sister Kristel with honoring the pain and strength of my parents.The Light Between is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.PS: As a mother, friend, spiritual seeker, leader or practitioner, you hold space for others. But who holds space for you?In these times of great change, the Light Between Oracle Experience offers a trauma-informed, energetically intelligent resource that helps you regulate your nervous system.This is pivotal in order to truly access our innate intuition and the ability to integrate personal and professional insights into practical results and momentum. The Light Between Oracle App isn't here to tell you what to do.It's here to help you trust what you already know.(And regulate your nervous system while you do it.)Whether creative problem solving or a daily check-in ritual, the five fold path efficiently helps you connect back to your inherent intuition. Start FREE with Personalized astrology & dream insights secure your next step. 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This week's America's Founding Series tells the powerful story of James Otis Jr., the forgotten patriot whose fiery words helped ignite the American Revolution. Otis risked his career and safety by challenging the British Crown's abuse of power and defending the right to speak freely against tyranny. His fearless courtroom arguments, the brutal attack that silenced him, and the inspiration he gave to John Adams show why the Founders believed free speech and open debate were the lifeblood of liberty. From colonial Boston to today's battles over free expression, this episode reveals why protecting the right to speak truth remains essential to America's survival. Episode Highlights James Otis Jr.'s legendary courtroom speech against writs of assistance and how it inspired John Adams. The brutal Loyalist attack that destroyed Otis's mind and symbolized the price of speaking out against power. How the Founders' defense of free speech and debate connects directly to today's threats to free expression.

In this episode of the Mindset Matters podcast, hosts Patrick and Steffany Francey reflect on the increasing divisiveness shaping today's world. Sparked by the death of Charlie Kirk, the conversation expands beyond the event itself into a broader exploration of perception, polarity, and personal growth in uncertain times. Patrick and Steffany highlight how we may share the same planet yet live in completely different worlds shaped by our beliefs, perspectives, and echo chambers. They discuss the danger of silencing voices, the rise of misinformation, and the loss of healthy debate in a culture that often prioritizes outrage over understanding. Rather than focusing solely on politics, the episode asks deeper questions: How do we remain aligned with our values when surrounded by chaos? How do we find clarity and purpose when confronted by fear, anger, and division? Steffany reflects on the courage it takes to move past lower emotional states like guilt and shame toward higher vibrations of self-awareness, love, and forgiveness. Patrick underscores the importance of returning to center by practicing self-reflection, listening without judgment, and intentionally shifting perspective. Together, they call for cultivating resilience and self-love while encouraging listeners to seek first to understand before demanding to be understood. Ultimately, this episode offers both a sobering look at the fractures in our world and a hopeful reminder that change begins within. By clearing mental clutter, reconnecting with our truth, and choosing courage over fear, we can create space for more meaningful dialogue, stronger communities, and personal transformation.

In 2018, serial entrepreneur Anu Bhardwaj launched a project inspired by a simple, brilliant insight from her 7-year-old daughter, Arya: if you want adults to understand cryptocurrency, teach their kids first. And so, Krypto 4 Kids (K4K) was born. What began as a two-day event quickly evolved into a financial literacy app - focused on crypto -  designed in collaboration with the K4K cohort and presentations by the kids themselves to world leaders at the United Nations. But then, overnight, it vanished. The app disappeared from the App Store, the partner company went silent, and a project that came together in months fell apart just as quickly. For two years, it seemed like the story was over - a discontinued app and a broken promise to a group of kids who'd worked so hard. But the project's next chapter was sparked, once again, by Arya. After learning how school closures were affecting girls in the developing world, she asked, "We've got tokens in the Krypto for Kids wallet. Can we send it to them?" That single question led Anu to found Sheqonomi, a global audio platform built to advance learning and opportunity through podcasts for women and girls - even those without access to a smartphone.In the final episode of Season Two, Anu joins Brenda to share this incredible story of failure, resilience, and reinvention. They discuss how to navigate professional disappointments, the power of a child's perspective in innovation, and why your "why" must be big enough to survive your biggest setbacks. What happens when your dream project falls apart? You listen to your daughter and build an even bigger one. A note to listeners: this episode features a brief discussion of the financial troubles and alleged questionable practices of a particular company. Although this company is now largely non-operational, its name and the names of some of its staff have been obscured to protect the anonymity of individuals who were not involved in those issues. For more check out Anu... On LinkedIn - /anubhardwaj/ On Facebook - /anu.bhardwaj Check out SHEQONOMI... On the web - sheqonomi.comInstagram - @sheqonomiFacebook - /sheqonomiLinkedIn - /sheqonomi And explore the work of The State of Women...On the Web - thestateofwomen.org --- At AnitaB.org, our mission is to enable and equip women technologists with the tools, resources, and knowledge they need to thrive. Through innovative programs and initiatives, we empower women to chart new paths, better prepared to lead, advance, and achieve equitable compensation. Because when women succeed, they uplift their communities and redefine success on their terms, both professionally and personally. --- Connect with AnitaB.org Instagram - @anitab_org Facebook - /anitab.0rg LinkedIn - /anitab-org On the web - anitab.org  --- Our guests contribute to this podcast in their personal capacity. The views expressed in this interview are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology or its employees (“AnitaB.org”). AnitaB.org is not responsible for and does not verify the accuracy of the information provided in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute legal or other professional advice or services. --- B The Way Forward Is… Hosted and Executive Produced by Brenda Darden Wilkerson. Produced by Avi Glijansky Associate Produced by Kelli Kyle Sound design and editing by Ryan Hammond  Mixing and mastering by Julian Kwasneski  Additional Producing help from Faith Krogulecki Operations Coordination for AnitaB.org by Quinton Sprull. Creative Director for AnitaB.org is Deandra Coleman Executive Produced by Dominique Ferrari, Stacey Book, and Avi Glijansky for Frequency Machine  Photo of Brenda Darden Wilkerson by Mandisa Media ProductionsFor more ways to be the way forward, visit AnitaB.org

In this week's Riff, Gino invites you to pause and ask one of life's most powerful questions: What is your gift? Sparked by a coffee shop conversation with a fellow driven soul, Gino reflects on the intersection of talent, purpose, and service. He walks you through how to identify your gift, who it can help, and how to describe it clearly. Then, he guides you through a five-part visualization exercise to help you feel and own that gift more deeply.This episode isn't just for entrepreneurs. It's for anyone with a calling who's ready to live in full alignment with their True Self. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Your Gift01:18 Identifying Your Gift02:57 Waving the Magic Wand04:02 Defining Your Target Market05:05 Articulating Your Gift06:00 Gifts Beyond Monetization07:37 Clarifying Your Gift: A Three-Part Exercise09:11 Visualizing Your Gift10:53 Taking Action Towards Your Gift11:20 Exciting Updates on Shine ABOUT THE 10 DISCIPLINESThe 10 Disciplines, founded by Gino Wickman and Rob Dube, is on a mission to help one million entrepreneurs realize it's possible to be driven and have peace while making a bigger impact. We want to help you shed the barriers and layers that prevent you from creating the balance between impact and peace, and your True Self. Do you want to let your freak flag fly, and be your most authentic self at all times? Do you want to accomplish more without burning out, or doing a lot of damage to yourself (emotionally, physically, and mentally), and the relationships around you? Do you want to know the person beneath the identity you've created of work, accomplishments, and successes? If so, you're in the right place. You've put a lot of focus on your outer world. Let's start your inner world journey together. ⚡️ Join The 10 Disciplines Group Coaching Program: https://the10disciplines.com/group-coaching-program/ ⚡️ Take The True Self Assessment: https://the10disciplines.com/assessment CONNECT WITH US❤️ https://www.instagram.com/the10disciplines❤️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the10disciplines/❤️ https://www.youtube.com/@The10Disciplines MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR INNER WORLD JOURNEY❤️ https://the10disciplines.com/blog❤️ https://www.shedandshinepodcast.com ⭐️ https://the10disciplines.com/shine

What if the biggest risk isn't falling, but staying invisible? After a near-accident on his motorcycle, Gonzalo Zamora, the co-founder of Riderbag, realized his black backpack was blocking out his reflective gear and decided to invent the solution himself. With his longtime friend and co-founder Carlos Colarte, Gonzalo turned a pencil sketch into a global product, navigating missteps, cash-flow challenges, and the risk of standing out in a crowded market. In this special bilingual episode of This is Small Business, host Andrea Marquez blends Spanish and English in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month as she dives into Gonzalo and Carlos's journey. From the crash that started it all, to the friendship that became a business, to the lessons learned about visibility both on the road and in entrepreneurship, their story is a reminder that staying hidden can be riskier than stepping into the spotlight.If you'd prefer to listen fully in English, you'll also find an English-only version of this episode in your feed!Got a bold leap of your own? Share it with us in an Apple Podcasts review, Spotify comment, or email us at thisissmallbusiness@amazon.com – you might hear it in a future episode.In this episode, you'll hear: (1:00) How can a single accident inspire a business idea? Gonzalo shares the moment on his motorcycle that pushed him to invent Riderbag.(4:48) Can friendship really be the foundation of a company? Gonzalo and Carlos explain how a chance reunion turned into a lasting partnership.(08:47) How do you create a prototype when you have no design background? Gonzalo reveals the scrappy first steps that turned sketches into samples.(10:36) What details make a product stand out in a crowded market? From glove-friendly zippers to hidden safety features, Riderbag shows why small touches matter.(14:14) What's the costliest marketing mistake small businesses make? Carlos and Gonzalo recount the costly lesson that reshaped how they invest.(17:01) How do you know when it's time to expand internationally? Carlos shares the turning point that convinced them to take Riderbag global.(18:28) What's the best proof that your business is on the right track? For Gonzalo, the numbers told one story but customer reviews told another.(21:50) What does the future of Riderbag look like? Gonzalo and Carlos talk about dreaming beyond backpacks while staying true to their purpose.(23:15) Are entrepreneurs natural risk-takers or risk managers? Carlos embraces risk, while Gonzalo takes a more cautious approach and together they balance both.

This episode is presented in both Spanish and English, with the original voices of the guests.What if the biggest risk isn't falling, but staying invisible? After a near-accident on his motorcycle, Gonzalo Zamora, the co-founder of Riderbag, realized his black backpack was blocking out his reflective gear and decided to invent the solution himself. With his longtime friend and co-founder Carlos Colarte, Gonzalo turned a pencil sketch into a global product, navigating missteps, cash-flow challenges, and the risk of standing out in a crowded market.In this special bilingual episode of This is Small Business, host Andrea Marquez blends Spanish and English in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month as she dives into Gonzalo and Carlos's journey. From the crash that started it all, to the friendship that became a business, to the lessons learned about visibility both on the road and in entrepreneurship, their story is a reminder that staying hidden can be riskier than stepping into the spotlight.If you'd prefer to listen fully in English, you'll also find an English-only version of this episode in your feed!Got a bold leap of your own? Share it with us in an Apple Podcasts review, Spotify comment, or email us at thisissmallbusiness@amazon.com – you might hear it in a future episode.In this episode, you'll hear:(1:00) How can a single accident inspire a business idea? Gonzalo shares the moment on his motorcycle that pushed him to invent Riderbag.(4:48) Can friendship really be the foundation of a company? Gonzalo and Carlos explain how a chance reunion turned into a lasting partnership.(08:47) How do you create a prototype when you have no design background? Gonzalo reveals the scrappy first steps that turned sketches into samples.(10:36) What details make a product stand out in a crowded market? From glove-friendly zippers to hidden safety features, Riderbag shows why small touches matter.(14:14) What's the costliest marketing mistake small businesses make? Carlos and Gonzalo recount the costly lesson that reshaped how they invest.(17:01) How do you know when it's time to expand internationally? Carlos shares the turning point that convinced them to take Riderbag global.(18:28) What's the best proof that your business is on the right track? For Gonzalo, the numbers told one story but customer reviews told another.(21:50) What does the future of Riderbag look like? Gonzalo and Carlos talk about dreaming beyond backpacks while staying true to their purpose.(23:15) Are entrepreneurs natural risk-takers or risk managers? Carlos embraces risk, while Gonzalo takes a more cautious approach and together they balance both.

No man plans for tragedy—but every man will face it.The question is not if but how you'll respond when life blindsides you.In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett and Nick take on the heavy reality of loss, heartbreak, and the unexpected trials that test our faith. Sparked by the recent tragedy with Charlie Kirk, this conversation goes deep into how Warriors respond when faced with tragedy.You'll learn what a warrior is, what defines his pursuit of destiny, and why Jesus is the ultimate example of a warrior. We also look at mission focus and the need to understand what's really at stake in your life. There is a lot of reaction to the loss of Charlie Kirk. While his tragic death sparked this episode, this is an episode to guide you through any tragedy so you can stand strong, stay connected to purpose, and continue to follow Jesus even in the darketst times.Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Apply to join Giant Killers here if you're a man that wants real accountability and training to become a leader.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.GET IN TOUCHAdvertise on the podcast by clicking here.Growth focused content - https://www.theimpossible.life/blog.Sign up for our Mission Ready Mindset Once-A-Week Motivational EmailInstagram - @theimpossiblelife 

Reach Out Via Text!In this special episode, Jeremiah Jennings sets aside business and leadership talk to share the message that matters most: the gospel of Jesus Christ. Sparked by the sudden passing of a friend and the legacy of Charlie Kirk's bold faith, Jeremiah delivers a heartfelt and clear explanation of salvation—what it is, what it isn't, and why it changes everything. He confronts cultural Christianity, explains why good works aren't enough, and invites listeners into a personal relationship with Jesus. With urgency, honesty, and compassion, Jeremiah reminds us that no business success, family achievement, or worldly pursuit can fill the void that only Christ can. This episode is different, but it might be the one that changes your life forever.Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Susan Ruediger, Founder and Chief Mission Officer of the CMT Research Foundation (CMTRF), and Laura MacNeill, the organization's CEO. Together, they explore how patient-led research is revolutionizing drug development and catalyzing billion-dollar outcomes. Susan shares the remarkable story of CMTRF's $128,000 seed investment in DTX Pharma that led to a $1 billion Novartis acquisition — a masterclass in strategic risk-taking and venture philanthropy. Laura explains how CMTRF's unique “go-out-of-business” mission drives urgency, focus, and impact, while also inspiring other nonprofits to adopt similar models. The conversation dives deep into storytelling's role in galvanizing donors, the importance of milestones and reinvestment, and how rare disease foundations can unlock breakthroughs for broader neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's. Whether you're a biotech leader, investor, or nonprofit executive, this episode offers actionable lessons on focus, partnerships, and creating outsized impact with limited resources.TakeawaysPatient-led research can de-risk and accelerate drug development.$128K seed funding led to a $1B Novartis acquisition.CMTRF uses a venture-philanthropy model with milestone-based funding.Mission: fund treatments, find a cure, close the foundation.Storytelling drives awareness, donations, and partnerships.Early investments keep promising science alive.Biotech partnerships share risk and leverage expertise.Novartis validated CMT as a major market opportunity.Rare disease focus offers faster FDA pathways.Staying laser-focused means saying no to distractions.Chapters00:00 Intro & Guest Welcome01:20 From Grassroots Donations to Billion-Dollar Deals02:30 Understanding CMT and Its Impact05:00 Finding the Right Delivery Vehicle for Drugs07:40 The $128K Bet That Changed Everything09:50 Other Success Stories & Market Signaling13:00 The Venture-Philanthropy Model Explained16:30 The Power of Milestones and Flexibility18:45 Reinvestment and Sustainable Funding21:30 Role of Storytelling and Strategy in Movement Building26:10 Velocity Campaign & Raising $20M27:25 Why Biotechs Care About Rare Diseases31:50 CMT as a Gateway Indication for Neurodegenerative Disease33:30 Staying Focused and Saying No38:30 The Drug Development Lifecycle and Staying Mission-Aligned42:10 How to Get Involved and Follow CMTRF's Work45:10 Personal & Business Advice for Leaders48:30 Favorite Books and Final Thoughts52:00 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionSusan Ruediger's Social Media Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ruediger/Laura MacNeill's Social Media Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-macneill-m-b-a-97633732/CMT Research Foundation's Website:https://cmtrf.org/Resources and Links:https://www.hireclout.comhttps://www.podcast.hireclout.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright

The conversation around AI and writing is heating up. But too often, it's framed as a false choice: AI is either “bad” and deceptive, or it's the ultimate shortcut to productivity. In this solo episode, I challenge that binary thinking and unpack the real issues at stake for freelance writers. Sparked by a provocative LinkedIn post from Mariya Delano, CEO of Kalyna Marketing, this discussion dives into the myths and misconceptions that keep us stuck in unproductive debates. I lay out 10 false assumptions fueling the AI writing controversy. And I explain why the future belongs to freelancers who can master what I call “creative synthesis,” which is the ability to skillfully combine human judgment, lived experience, taste, and AI capabilities into something far greater than either could achieve alone. If you've been wondering how to navigate the AI conversation with clients — or how to position yourself to thrive in an AI-enhanced world — this episode will give you the clarity and confidence you need. What You'll Learn Why binary debates about AI (“good” vs. “bad”) miss the bigger picture The 10 false assumptions about AI that are holding writers back How to reframe AI as a tool for amplification (not deception!) The concept of Creative Synthesis and why it's the skill that will set you apart The four phases of Creative Synthesis mastery and how to progress through them Key Insights and Takeaways AI doesn't equal deception: Like Grammarly or Google, it's a tool. What matters is how you use it and whether you're transparent. Not all AI is the same: There's a vast spectrum of use cases, from research to brainstorming to drafting, and lumping them all together is misleading. Clients care about results, not process: What builds trust is consistent, high-value outcomes. It's not about whether AI played a role behind the scenes. Creative Synthesis is the future: The winning freelancers will be those who can blend AI capabilities with strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and client understanding. Action Steps You Can Take This Week Audit your AI beliefs: Which of the 10 assumptions have you unconsciously bought into? Experiment intentionally: Spend 30 minutes testing a new AI workflow for creativity and strategy, not just for efficiency. Develop your AI policy: Be ready to discuss openly with clients how (if at all) you use AI in your process. Shift your mindset: Stop asking “AI vs. no AI?” and start asking, “How can I combine AI with my skills to deliver extraordinary value?” Memorable Soundbites “The debate isn't AI good or AI bad. The real question is: how will you use it to create something that only you can?” “Using AI doesn't make you less original. What makes your work original is the judgment, taste, and perspective only you bring.” “The freelancers who thrive won't be the ones avoiding AI or blindly copy-pasting it. To thrive in the years ahead you'll need to master Creative Synthesis.” Listener Challenge This week, pick one client project (current or past) and ask yourself: Where could AI have enhanced my process—not replaced me, but amplified my creativity, speed, or strategic value? Then take one small step to test that approach in your next project. If this episode resonated, share it with a fellow freelancer navigating the AI conversation. And don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode packed with insights to help you earn more in less time... doing work you love, for better clients.

Marc Tarpenning is Co-founder of Tesla and a venture partner at Spero Ventures. In 2003, Marc and Martin Eberhard saw two signals: GM killed its beloved EV1, and Californians snapped up Toyota's Prius despite its compromises. They realized the market was ready for an electric car that was better than gas, not worse. Their breakthrough: 7,000 off-the-shelf laptop batteries powering a sports car that outran a Porsche and drove over 200 miles. The Tesla Roadster was born, before Elon Musk joined the company.Marc shares how his time in Saudi Arabia exposed him to oil dependence, how NuvoMedia taught him about the pace of battery improvement, and why a software mindset helped Tesla out-innovate incumbents. Now at Spero Ventures, Marc backs founders building solutions that are both economically compelling and environmentally vital, and explains why, to him, EVs have already won.Episode recorded on Aug 12, 2025 (Published on Sept 9, 2025)In this episode, we cover: [05:58] Marc's experience fixing software projects in Saudi Arabia[07:06] Why TELO's compact electric pickup makes sense[09:09] Marc's Star Trek optimism versus Blade Runner dystopia[10:29] On founding NuvoMedia and the first e-book readers[17:40] Brainstorming EVs after the dot-com collapse[20:25] Prius demand proves customers value efficiency[22:18] Reducing oil dependence as national security[24:46] Roadster powered by 7,000 laptop lithium-ion cells[30:28] The Tesla launch playbook[32:14] Acceleration as the hook for high-end EV buyers[37:20] Early interactions with Elon Musk at SpaceX office[40:11] Lessons from early Roadster builds[43:36] Vertical integration only where it truly differentiates[48:15] Why EVs are inevitable[50:30] Marc's thoughts on Tesla today Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Michael speaks with New York Times journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Dave Philipps about a shocking top-secret SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea that went fatally off-course. What started as a high-stakes intelligence op to spy on Kim Jong Un quickly escalated into deadly chaos — and could have derailed nuclear negotiations. Hear the behind-the-scenes details and the journalistic debate over whether the public should ever know. Original air date 8 September 2025.

Amy and Kat kick things off with a few thoughts about the Amy Bradley case (if you know, you know) before diving into a monthly check-in exercise that Amy’s bringing to the table this week. She walks herself and Kat through 5 prompts (what they’re proud of, grateful for, affirming, and working on next) and encourages you to try it out too (see the prompts below!) From small wins like finally hanging curtains and hiring a house cleaner to quirky habits (stretching that’s actually just lying on the floor), it’s a mix of relatable and comical…especially Kat’s book recommendation that comes up and Amy’s dryer-ball obsession! Amy also shares the very weird moment when a guy tried hitting on her while she was with her kids and reads a quick thing about why wives might be the ultimate “cheat code to life.” Want to try the check-in for yourself or with friends and family? Just finish these 5 sentences with whatever feels true for you right now: This month, I’m proud of accomplishing… One thing I’m grateful for is… My affirmation for the next month is… One habit I cultivated this month was… One thing I want to accomplish next month is… Click HERE for details on the Top Golf fundraiser Amy is hosting with Ben for foster kids in Nashville. Watch us on Youtube HERE! Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Chase Locke // @ChaseLocke_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is being an assistant in Hollywood as wild as it looks in the movies? Warner Bailey, the founder of the popular community Assistants vs. Agents, can confirm it is— and has the stories to back it up. Years ago, while working as an assistant at a major agency, Warner created Assistants vs. Agents—a then-anonymous Instagram account that shared the real-life stories of assistants working in entertainment. Today, Warner tells Nicole how he scaled the account to over 100K followers, gathered insights about pay disparities in entertainment and unpacks the different ways transform a community into a business. Follow Assistants vs Agents Check out the AVA job board This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC.  *APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.