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Josiah delivers a message on Paul's letter to the Thessalonians. He discusses Christian living, encouraging one another, and avoiding evil, and concludes with a promise of God's faithful sanctification.    00:47 The Importance of First Thessalonians 06:25 SparkNotes for First Thessalonians 11:18 Encouragement and Persecution 16:24 Living a Christian Life   30:57 Responding to Evil with Good 31:36 Rejoice, Pray, and Give Thanks 33:26 God's Constant Presence   38:28 Sanctification and Christian Living  49:57 Upcoming Church Events 

Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let's step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let's get the good and the gold from today's guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.Audrey Elledge is an author and editor in New York, where she works by day at SparkNotes. She has won the Academy of American Poets Prize and the Virginia Beall Ball Prize. Elledge co-authored her first book, Liturgies for Hope, with Elizabeth Moore.

Welcome back to The Twelfth House Podcast! Let me give you the sparkly SparkNotes version of this delightfully chaotic guide to understanding your own personal drama factory (aka your subconscious). This is essentially a 11-day deep dive into why you keep self-sabotaging like it's your job — except plot twist! You're not actually sabotaging yourself at all. *gasp*Key revelations that hit harder than your 2am existential fears:* Your patterns aren't trying to ruin your life — they're just overprotective helicopter parents doing their best impression of "helping" * Those "blocks" you keep hitting? They're actually just your system downloading updates at the worst possible moment (like an iPhone, but make it psychological)* Jealousy isn't toxic, it's your subconscious playing hot-or-cold with your actual desires (turns out hate-following people on Instagram is actually productive, who knew?)* Your fear isn't your enemy — it's more like that friend who's a little extra about your safety. Yes, they're dramatic, but their heart's in the right place.The Subconscious Audit guide walks through:* Pattern detection (aka "why do I keep doing That Thing™️")* Fear investigation (spoiler: it's usually protecting something valuable)* Tiny experiments (because nobody needs an Eat Pray Love moment to make changes)* Support systems (turns out willpower alone is giving very much "thoughts and prayers" energy)Bottom line: You're not broken, you're just running a particularly complex operating system that occasionally needs a reboot. Like Windows Vista, but make it personal growth. The goal isn't to become some enlightened being who floats above their patterns — it's about becoming fluent in your own chaos language. Think of it as learning to speak "fear" as a second language, complete with regional dialects and slang.Grab the Subconscious Audit here →

Today, on The Kristan Hawkins Show, we are talking about a New York law you probably haven't heard of, but need to know about. It forces private employers to pay for prenatal leave, which sounds great. But hold your horses because in New York, all roads lead to abortion.    Secondly, with President Trump's inauguration right around the corner, it's time to look back and bid “good riddance” to the most pro-abortion president of our lifetime. We're going to talk about the trash abortion legacy Joe Biden is leaving for the United States to clean up. History books are not going to look kindly on what has happened here over the last 4 years.     And finally, there's a free speech case you don't want to miss happening in Texas – I have the “Sparknotes” version of what you need to know. I'm personally really excited to watch this unfold because it will have big implications on how our laws protect children.      Make sure to subscribe and follow for more discussions like this. Let's keep raising our voices and standing together for Life.    Follow/Subscribe to The Kristan Hawkins Show:  @KristanHawkinsSFLA     Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kristanmercerhawkins/ X: https://x.com/KristanHawkins Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/HawkinsKristan   00:00 - 1:08 - Intro 1:08 - 10:43- NY employers must now offer  paid medical leave during pregnancy 10:43 - 23:19 - Recapping Biden's Damage In Presidency  for pro-lifers & pre-born babies 23:19 - 30:50 - Coalition v. Paxton Case 30:50 - 31:58 - Conclusion

In this mystical guest episode, Emily interviews Bella Solanot who is the co-founder of OOOM Media and a passionate creator, producer, podcaster and spiritual mentor with insatiable curiosity, dedicated to living authentically and joyfully. She thrives on deepening her knowledge and sharing it with others through writing, speaking, and coaching. Bella co-hosts the "Out of Our Minds" podcast, where she explores spirituality, consciousness, and self-development in a highly relatable way. Her mission is to help others embrace their true selves, tap into their innate wisdom and power, and confidently forge their own paths. By blending the modalities and tools of Human Design, breathwork, and creativity, Bella shakes us awake to the divinity within while setting an example of authentic living, inspiring others to pursue their highest potential.Bella shares an incredible “Sparknotes” version of Human Design in this episode! If you are looking for a deep dive and an incredible explanation of the different human design types, this episode is for you. Bella shares her in depth spiritual take on the human design modality, what it is, how to discover your human design type, the different profile types, and all of the authority types. Bella's explanations are captivating and tell a story of how each type expresses itself. This episode is for you if you want to get to know yourself better this year in 2025 through the lens of human design and how to make your life more exciting, fun, and easeful through getting to know your unique energy type and authority.Resources:Discover your human design type: https://www.myhumandesign.com/Connect with Bella:Website: bellasolanot.com/humandesignInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellasolanotPodcast: https://www.ooomies.com/listen-nowCommunity: https://www.ooomies.com/ Connect with Emily: Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilythemystic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/emilythemystic Website and offerings: https://www.emilythemystic.com/ Schedule a session with Emily: https://calendly.com/emilyloganlewis Join the Membership: https://www.emilythemystic.com/membership FREE Meditations and Intuition Activator Challenge: https://www.emilythemystic.com/free-resources Akashic Records Training: https://www.emilythemystic.com/akashic-records-training

In this week's episode, our resident host shares her personal advice when making your rank list. This episode reflects one person's opinion and is meant to serve as a pep talk/resource for approaching the nearly impossible task of ranking residency programs for The Match. There is no "right" way to make a rank list, but it is our hope that this episode helps you get started. Skip to minute 17:25 for the Spark Notes of this episode. We hope you enjoy!

You can't help what scares you. Ain't that the truth. This week it's Will, Maddie, and Alex talkin terror. We talk Scary Movies. We talk movies that weren't supposed to be scary but were. Maddie and Will share personal ghost stories. It is discovered that Maddie may be a literal scaredy cat. We talk name magic and investing objects (dice) with the will of a collective. It's Spooky Season at the Tavern! Follow Will @willthechamp Follow Maddie @mad.mad.murphy Follow Alex @ralexmurray Want to Adventure with us??? Get Tickets to the Show Here! Join the Discord! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week on Build a Vibrant Culture, we're bringing you a special replay of Nicole Greer's presentation on Emotional Intelligence at the Fayetteville, NC SHRM webinar. Nicole dives deep into the importance of EQ in the workplace, sharing practical strategies for developing and implementing emotional intelligence in your organization. As a life and business coach, Nicole offers valuable insights on self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management – the four key components of emotional intelligence.**In this episode, you'll discover:**[02:30] The surprising statistic about how much more you can earn with high emotional intelligence[05:15] The "lifeline" concept: How your past experiences shape your emotional responses[08:45] Why stress isn't always bad (and how to find your "optimal stress" zone)[12:30] The power of smiling and its physiological effects on your body and those around you[16:00] How to use "timeouts" and manage negative self-talk for better emotional regulation[20:15] The importance of greeting people by name and maintaining a positive workplace atmosphere[24:45] A powerful listening technique that will make people feel truly understood[29:00] How to use "dialogue" in meetings to foster better communication and idea-sharing**Ready to boost your emotional intelligence? Try these:**[07:00] Conduct a self-assessment to understand your emotional triggers and responses[11:00] Practice the "What is it like to experience you?" exercise for greater self-awareness[14:30] Implement a "feed-forward" process in your team for continuous improvement[18:45] Find an emotional intelligence mentor and learn from their example[26:30] Use reflective listening in your next difficult conversation**Spark Notes (aka Key Concepts Mentioned):*** The four buckets of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management* The learning curve model and its relation to emotional stress* The feeling scale: from euphoria to depression, and how to move people up* The importance of written goals for personal and professional growth* The three things upset people are usually seeking: power, security, or control* The "Undercover Boss" effect: gaining perspective by walking in others' shoesThis replay of Nicole's webinar is a goldmine of information on emotional intelligence and its practical application in the workplace. Her insights on self-awareness, stress management, and effective communication offer a roadmap for leaders to create more vibrant, emotionally intelligent cultures. As we've heard today, developing EQ is not just about personal growth – it's about fostering stronger relationships, better decision-making, and ultimately, more successful organizations.To watch the full webinar presentation by Nicole Greer on Emotional Intelligence, visit YouTubeRemember, enhancing your emotional intelligence is an ongoing journey. Which of Nicole's strategies will you implement first in your workplace?

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! This week we dive snoot first into George Orwell's new-age, dystopian, fairy-tale ANIMAL FARM! In the free section of the show we contextualize Orwell's work by discussing his past and politics before diving into the history of the events that Animal Farm is allegory to. We discuss the Bolshevik revolution and the rise of the communist state of Soviet Russia, what it has to do with generational astrology, the dawning of the new age and how all of these things are cleverly coded into George Orwell's story. In the free show we discuss the CIA's involvement in the classic animated film and what fascism has to do with fairy tales. In the extended show we go further to discuss Saturn's role in the revolution, the role of the working class, cancel culture, the Egyptian god Set, the Tower of Babel, Soviet Propaganda, Alchemy, Trotsky's Assassination and the exciting prospect of military occupation by a foreign enemy. Thank you and enjoy the show! In the free show we discuss:-The Age of Aquarius-Workers Revolution!-George Orwell-CIA involvement in the animated film-Fascism and Fairy Tales-Tsar Nicholas II-Vladimir Lenin and Karl Max-Loyalty Artificts -Who are the pigs?-FOUR LEGS GOOD, TWO LEGS BAD!In the extended show available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we go further down the rabbit hole and discuss:-Boxer, The Working Class-Cancel Culture-Molly, The Bougie Horse-Set, The Donkey-The Windmill of Babel-Moses, The Clergy-Leo vs. Aquarius -Squealer and the Molotov-The Red Lion-Leon Trotsky's Assassination Napoleon, The 20th Century Dictator -Dogs, Foreign Military Occupation -Aristotle's Politics Each host is responsible for writing and creating the content they present. In the notes: red sections are written by Luke Madrid, green sections by Malachor 5, purple written by Heka Astra and blue by Mari Sama…Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitMusic By Spirit Travel Plaza: https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSources:Intro:https://theaustralianlegend.wordpress.com/2024/01/09/a-preface-to-animal-farm/ Sparknotes:https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/animalfarm/characters/Romanov Family Murders:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_the_Romanov_familyWillow Tree:https://www.wikihow.com/Willow-Tree-MeaningSupport the Show.

Today is the day Ashley and Liz take the deep dive. You know us, we're usually Sparknotes gals… but in order to paint the entire Satanic Panic picture we have to take you back to where it all began…so we did the research! What exactly started our parent's obsession with the occult, ultimately resulting in them banning us from reading Harry Potter? Was it Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, and the Zodiac Killer? Or could it have been razor blades in Halloween candy, ouija boards and the Tylenol murders? What we discovered is that it was all of the above with a twist of Satanic Rituals, modern day witch trials, and fundamentalist Christian churches pushing their agendas. The extra fun part? We found out we were living in the EPICENTER of satanic panic in the 80's: Kern County, California!!We even get into the most banned books of the 90's and early 2000's, and why they were requested to be banned. But don't worry, it's not all fire and brimstone. We've got a faves and fails involving a bright red Dodge Charger and the new Twisters movie! And a smash or pass with a charismatic villain and some Targaryens.Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!!YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllixBesties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Shop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is  wearing:  “The Right Way Isn't The Only Way” Fourth Wing Sweater from @TheBeanWorkshop (use our affiliate code “BOOKBESTIES10”)  | * https://www.thebeanworkshop.store/BOOKBESTIES10Liz is  wearing: The “Expensive ” tee from @darkanddisturbedshop  (use our affiliate code “VEGAN10”) | https://darkanddisturbedshop.com/products/expensive-tee?_pos=2&_sid=a2829adfd&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!References:https://www.vox.com/culture/22358153/satanic-panic-ritual-abuse-history-conspiracy-theories-explainedhttps://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/decade2009https://bannedbooks.library.cmu.edu/j-k-rowling-the-harry-potter-series/https://www.glamour.com/story/a-complete-breakdown-of-the-jk-rowling-transgender-comments-controversy

Victorian interior decorating, now with electricity! Paris of Terrible Book Club joins the Antiques Freaks for a deeper dive into our old friend Decorative Electricity. Where once we presented you a Sparknotes summary, we now give you the full text of Chapter Three: The Hall and Staircase. Join us, won't you? Thank you.

To kick off our series on Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, we are (as always) starting with an overview of basic facts about the play and an introduction to the major themes and motifs of the play.  Shakespeare Anyone? is created and produced by Kourtney Smith and Elyse Sharp. Music is "Neverending Minute" by Sounds Like Sander. Follow us on Instagram at @shakespeareanyonepod for updates or visit our website at shakespeareanyone.com You can support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/shakespeareanyone  or by shopping our bookshelves at bookshop.org/shop/shakespeareanyonepod Works referenced:   Shakespeare, William. Much Ado About Nothing: Revised Edition. Edited by Claire McEachern, 2nd ed., Bloomsbury Publishing, 2016. SparkNotes Editors. “Much Ado About Nothing.” SparkNotes.com, SparkNotes LLC, 2005, https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/muchado/section1/.  

Shayne, Spencer, and Courtney explain the deep lore of FNAF...but it's just a theory.Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at https://meundies.com/smoshmouth! Listeners can save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com/SMOSH to get $30-off plus free shipping on their best-selling frame! 0:00-3:49 Intro 3:50-6:25 Shayne's accident 6:26-8:26 Amanda's SparkNotes of Five Nights at Freddy's 8:27-48:33 Breaking down the entire FNAF timeline 48:34-1:05:52 FNAF theories SUBSCRIBE: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshCast WEAR OUR JOKES: https://smosh.com WHO YOU HEAR Courtney Miller // https://www.instagram.com/co_mill/ Shayne Topp // https://www.instagram.com/shaynetopp/ Amanda Lehan-Canto // https://www.instagram.com/filmingamanda/ Spencer Agnew // https://www.instagram.com/spennser/ WHO YOU DON'T HEAR (usually) Director: Selina Garcia Editor: Luke Baker Producer: Amanda Lehan-Canto, Shayne Topp, Selina Garcia Production Designer: Cassie Vance Art Director: Erin Kuschner Art Coordinator: Alex Aguilar, Josie Bellerby Prop Master: Luke Brau Prop Assistant: Adam Mustafa Audio Mixer: Scott Neff Director of Photography: Brennan Iketani Videographer: James Hull Assistant Director: Marcus Munguia Director of Production: Amanda Barnes Production Manager: Alexcina Figueroa Production Coordinator: Marcus Munguia Operations & Production Coordinator: Oliver Wehlander Production Assistant: Ovsana Tsaturian Post Production Manager: Luke Baker DIT/Lead AE: Matt Duran IT: Tim Baker Director of Design: Brittany Hobbs Senior Manager, Channel & Strategy: Lizzy Jones Channel Operations Coordinator: Audrey Carganilla Social Creative Producer: Peter Ditzler, Tommy Bowe Social Strategist: Erica Noboa, Mallory Myers Social Media Coordinator: Kim Wilborn Talent Coordinator: Selina Garcia Operations PA: Katie Fink CEO: Alessandra Catanese EVP of Programming: Kiana Parker Executive Coordinator: Rachel Collis OTHER SMOSHES: Smosh: https://smo.sh/Sub2Smosh Smosh Pit: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshPit Smosh Games: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshGames El Smosh (Spanish Dub): https://smo.sh/Sub2ElSmosh FOLLOW US: TikTok: https://smo.sh/TikTok Snapchat: http://smo.sh/OnSnapchat Instagram: https://instagram.com/smosh Facebook: https://facebook.com/smosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shayne, Spencer, and Courtney explain the deep lore of FNAF...but it's just a theory.Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at https://meundies.com/smoshmouth! Listeners can save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com/SMOSH to get $30-off plus free shipping on their best-selling frame! 0:00-3:49 Intro 3:50-6:25 Shayne's accident 6:26-8:26 Amanda's SparkNotes of Five Nights at Freddy's 8:27-48:33 Breaking down the entire FNAF timeline 48:34-1:05:52 FNAF theories SUBSCRIBE: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshCast WEAR OUR JOKES: https://smosh.com WHO YOU HEAR Courtney Miller // https://www.instagram.com/co_mill/ Shayne Topp // https://www.instagram.com/shaynetopp/ Amanda Lehan-Canto // https://www.instagram.com/filmingamanda/ Spencer Agnew // https://www.instagram.com/spennser/ WHO YOU DON'T HEAR (usually) Director: Selina Garcia Editor: Luke Baker Producer: Amanda Lehan-Canto, Shayne Topp, Selina Garcia Production Designer: Cassie Vance Art Director: Erin Kuschner Art Coordinator: Alex Aguilar, Josie Bellerby Prop Master: Luke Brau Prop Assistant: Adam Mustafa Audio Mixer: Scott Neff Director of Photography: Brennan Iketani Videographer: James Hull Assistant Director: Marcus Munguia Director of Production: Amanda Barnes Production Manager: Alexcina Figueroa Production Coordinator: Marcus Munguia Operations & Production Coordinator: Oliver Wehlander Production Assistant: Ovsana Tsaturian Post Production Manager: Luke Baker DIT/Lead AE: Matt Duran IT: Tim Baker Director of Design: Brittany Hobbs Senior Manager, Channel & Strategy: Lizzy Jones Channel Operations Coordinator: Audrey Carganilla Social Creative Producer: Peter Ditzler, Tommy Bowe Social Strategist: Erica Noboa, Mallory Myers Social Media Coordinator: Kim Wilborn Talent Coordinator: Selina Garcia Operations PA: Katie Fink CEO: Alessandra Catanese EVP of Programming: Kiana Parker Executive Coordinator: Rachel Collis OTHER SMOSHES: Smosh: https://smo.sh/Sub2Smosh Smosh Pit: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshPit Smosh Games: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshGames El Smosh (Spanish Dub): https://smo.sh/Sub2ElSmosh FOLLOW US: TikTok: https://smo.sh/TikTok Snapchat: http://smo.sh/OnSnapchat Instagram: https://instagram.com/smosh Facebook: https://facebook.com/smosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each week, Amanda and Meagan will be discussing their current book club selection. Our first pick is Teach Your Own by John Holt and Pat Farenga. In this episode, we'll be discussing chapters 7-8. (Spoiler alert.... chapter 8 is a total shit show!!) Feel free to read along with us or join us for a Spark Notes-style review. Find links to the topics discussed during this episode in our LinkTr.ee: https://linktr.ee/homeschoolmomsunfiltered Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered

Each week, Amanda and Meagan will be discussing their current book club selection. Our first pick is Teach Your Own by John Holt and Pat Farenga. In this episode, we'll be discussing the introduction materials and chapters 1-3. Feel free to read along with us or join us for a Spark Notes-style review. Find links to the topics discussed during this episode in our LinkTr.ee: https://linktr.ee/homeschoolmomsunfiltered Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered

Each week, Amanda and Meagan will be discussing their current book club selection. Our first pick is Teach Your Own by John Holt and Pat Farenga. In this episode, we'll be discussing chapters 4-6. Feel free to read along with us or join us for a Spark Notes-style review. Find links to the topics discussed during this episode in our LinkTr.ee: https://linktr.ee/homeschoolmomsunfiltered Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered

BONUS EPISODE! Spark Notes episode originally released on March 1st, 2024. Ready for everyone to listen. :) Join me as I share my experiences, insights, and unfiltered conversations on radical self-expression, healing, and living a life of unapologetic freedom. Together, let's embark on a journey of self-discovery, self-love, and the pursuit of authenticity. Remember, your dreams are valid, and your power is infinite. I'm here to remind you that you are not alone, and every dream in your heart is waiting for you on the other side of letting go. Sending you love and power, Lana Write to me here: yourinnersparkpod@gmail.com Follow Your Inner Spark on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/yourinnersparkpod Find Lana on socials here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/lana.linge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourinnersparkpod

Hi guys welcome back to the podcast!!! Today, we have an exciting video and recap! Maria from this past season of #thebachelor (also my fav contestant ever) went on Alex Coopers, very successful podcast: Call her Daddy. This is HUGE, because it is such a HUGE podcast and only two people ever from #bachelornation have been on it. Colton Underwood and how ironic, Nick Vial.. and his wife Natalie Joy. Maria talks all about her experience on the show on the podcast. What it was like dating Joey and why it never would've worked out between them in the real world. She also talks about her past "friendship" with Nick Vial and how Nick thought Maria was going to be the villain on the show. Maria touches on the drama with the other women in the house, specifically Sydney and how she feels Sydney was misguided and Maria was innocent. Maria also tells a crazy dating story about how she found on her ex cheated on her and why she decided to make out with his mistress... And then of course she talks about The Bachelorette and why she turned it down and why she's mad at Wells Adams. Connect with me on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacharyreality Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zacharyreality Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacharyreality

Join Callan and Rachel as they try to remember what they read in school, discuss old and modern classics, and relive some quality high school trauma. What is the difference between Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights? Did Callan read any of her required reading? Why was their high school curriculum so strange? Grab your SparkNotes and No Fear Shakespeare- we dove deep into our cringy Facebook history for this one.

In this week's episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 1967 novel One Hundred Years of Solitude.Topics include the theme of solitude, evil banana factories, and ruminations on reading the classics. Plus: Taylor makes a startling confession. This week's drink: Canchánchara via liquor.comINGREDIENTS 1 1/2 ounces aguardiente or white rum1 lime, freshly squeezed1/2 ounce honey syrup1 splash club sodaGarnish: lime wedgeINSTRUCTIONS:Add the rum, juice of one lime and honey syrup into a shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilledStrain into a clay or glass mug filled with fresh iceTop with a splash of club sodaGarnish with a lime wedgeCurrent reads, recommendations, and links:SparkNotes comes in clutch again! Legends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeWild by Cheryl StrayedSubscribe to our Patreon, where we discuss “lower-case-l” literature and have a silly good time doing it! Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we discuss Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead.Here is the cocktail for next week's episode if you want to drink along with us!The Harlem via Difford's Guide

Teague and Steve take a look at every regional and the returning state qualifiers/placewinners in each one, along with taking one last look at their team postseason picks. HAPPY POSTSEASON TIME!!!D3-6:30D2-25:50D1-48:00Support the show

In this week's episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Virginia Woolf's 1927 novel To the Lighthouse. Topics include stream-of-consciousness, men having HUGE NEEDS, Lily Briscoe being gay AF, and the beginning of the Sweatshirt Saga. We also do part of a SparkNotes quiz live on mic: Taylor Swift Lyric or Edgar Allan Poe Quote? To play along, click HERE.This week's drink: Salty Dog via A Couple CooksINGREDIENTS:Flaky sea salt3 tablespoons (1 ½ ounces) gin6 tablespoons (3 ounces) fresh squeezed grapefruit juice1 teaspoon (1 dash) simple syrup or maple syrupLime wedgeFor the garnish: Grapefruit wedgeINSTRUCTIONS:Cut a notch in the lime wedge, then run the lime around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of flaky sea salt.Place the gin, grapefruit juice and syrup in a cocktail shaker with 4 ice cubes and shake until cold.Strain the drink into the glass with the salted rim. Fill the glass with ice and top with a squeeze of lime. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.Current reads, recommendations, and links:The Hours by Michael CunninghamGhosted by Rosie WalshTo the Lighthouse SparkNotes Study GuideSubscribe to our Patreon, where we discuss “lower-case-l” literature and have a silly good time doing it! Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we discuss The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd. Here is the cocktail recipe for next week's episode if you want to drink along with us!Za'atar Paloma via liquor.comINGREDIENTS: 1 ½ oz Patrón silver tequila1 oz grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed1 oz za'atar simple syrup*Garnish: lime wheelINSTRUCTIONS:Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, and za'atar simple syrup into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilledStrain into a Collins glass over fresh iceGarnish with a lime wheel

To kick off our series on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, we are (as always) starting with an overview of basic facts about the play and an introduction to the major themes and motifs of the play.  Shakespeare Anyone? is created and produced by Kourtney Smith and Elyse Sharp. Music is "Neverending Minute" by Sounds Like Sander. Follow us on Instagram at @shakespeareanyonepod for updates or visit our website at shakespeareanyone.com You can support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/shakespeareanyone  or by shopping our bookshelves at bookshop.org/shop/shakespeareanyonepod Works referenced: Shakespeare, William, and René Weis. Romeo and Juliet: Revised Edition. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2012. SparkNotes Editors. “Romeo and Juliet.” SparkNotes.com, SparkNotes LLC, 2005, URL.

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In this episode, Lana reflects on her journey of leaving home and embarking on a new adventure. She discusses her emotional goodbyes and the rollercoaster of emotions she experienced during the drive. Lana also shares her thoughts on caffeine consumption and the realization that it is a drug. She delves into her healing journey with food and the importance of finding safety within oneself. Lana contemplates the purpose of her journey and the lessons she hopes to learn. Lastly, she discusses navigating heartbreak and the importance of maintaining self-respect. In this conversation, Lana reflects on the challenges she faced in maintaining her boundaries and self-respect while dealing with a difficult situation. She sees this experience as a test and believes that the universe guided her through it. Despite the pain, Lana expresses gratitude to those who stuck with her and hopes for a more energetic episode in the future.   Takeaways Leaving home and embarking on a new adventure can be an emotional experience, filled with goodbyes and a rollercoaster of emotions. Caffeine consumption can be a topic worth reflecting on, as it is a drug that can be both helpful and potentially addictive. Healing the relationship with food involves letting go of control and finding trust in one's own body and intuition. Finding safety within oneself is a key aspect of personal growth and self-discovery. Navigating heartbreak requires maintaining self-respect and prioritizing one's own well-being. Write to me here: yourinnersparkpod@gmail.com Follow Your Inner Spark on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/yourinnersparkpod Find Lana on socials here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/lanasegodeath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourinnersparkpod

In this episode, Lana shares her raw and unedited update on her life as she prepares to embark on a new journey. She discusses feeling numb and processing the grief of leaving behind loved ones and familiar places. Lana reflects on the protective mechanisms her brain has put in place and the upcoming changes that will occur. She talks about the importance of rejecting societal expectations and forging her own path. Lana also opens up about heartbreak and the process of letting go. She shares a powerful spiritual experience in the park and emphasizes the importance of trusting the journey ahead. Takeaways Processing grief and allowing oneself to feel the emotions associated with major life changes is important for personal growth. Rejecting societal expectations and forging one's own path can lead to personal fulfillment and happiness. Heartbreak can be a painful experience, but it can also provide valuable lessons and opportunities for personal growth. Trusting the journey and being open to new experiences can lead to spiritual growth and self-discovery. Write to me here: yourinnersparkpod@gmail.com Follow Your Inner Spark on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/yourinnersparkpod Find Lana on socials here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/lanasegodeath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourinnersparkpod  

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Chapter 1 Reveal the true moral of the Status Anxiety bookStatus Anxiety is a book written by Alain de Botton, published in 2004. It explores the universal human desire for status and the pressures and anxieties that come with it in modern society. De Botton examines various aspects of status anxiety, including its historical origins, its influences on personal relationships, and its impacts on self-worth and happiness. The book offers philosophical insights and practical wisdom to help readers navigate and cope with the challenges posed by status anxiety in today's world.Chapter 2 Shall we Read the Status Anxiety book ？"Status Anxiety" by Alain de Botton is generally considered a highly acclaimed book. It explores the underlying causes and effects of status anxiety, the fear of social judgment and the desire for social status. The book delves into historical, philosophical, and sociological aspects of this phenomenon, providing various perspectives and insights. It offers a thought-provoking examination of societal expectations and the quest for happiness in a status-obsessed world. Ultimately, whether a book is good or not depends on your personal interests and preferences.Chapter 3 Key Points of the Status Anxiety bookThe book Status Anxiety by Alain de Botton explores the pervasive feelings of anxiety and unease that many individuals experience in modern society regarding their social standing and worth. This summary provides an overview of the main ideas and arguments presented in the book.De Botton begins by examining the historical development of status anxiety, tracing its roots to the emergence of capitalism and the rise of meritocracy. He argues that while social status was once largely determined by birth and lineage, the modern world places a greater emphasis on individual achievement and success. This shift has given rise to a culture of comparison and competition, leading to increased anxiety and insecurity as individuals constantly measure themselves against others.The book then explores various sources of status anxiety, including love, money, work, and social class. De Botton argues that these are often interconnected and can significantly impact one's sense of self-worth. For instance, the desire for romantic love and sexual attractiveness is driven in part by social expectations and the fear of being seen as undesirable. Similarly, the pursuit of material wealth is often motivated by a desire for social approval and the fear of falling behind in the social hierarchy.De Botton also examines the role of status anxiety in the workplace, arguing that many individuals tie their self-worth and personal identity to their work and career achievements. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy and anxiety when faced with job loss, lack of promotion, or the perception of failure.The book suggests several strategies for overcoming status anxiety and finding greater contentment. De Botton emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's own values and priorities. He encourages readers to question societal expectations and norms, recognizing that these are often arbitrary and can be detrimental to one's well-being. Instead, he advocates for the pursuit of personal goals and interests that align with one's own sense of fulfillment and purpose.De Botton also emphasizes the importance of empathy and compassion in combating status anxiety. He argues that by recognizing and acknowledging the struggles and insecurities of others, individuals can find solace and gain perspective on their own anxieties. He encourages a society that focuses less on...

On this week's episode, I have content creation expert "Coco Mocoe”. Tune in as we talk about her unique eye on how to spot trends for the future, as well as what different social media platforms due for creators. We also discuss her thoughts on brand deals and what she looks for and her hopes and goals for the future. Show NotesCoco Mocoe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocomocoe/Coco Mocoe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cocomocoe?lang=enCoco Mocoe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7MC6lTh3ui3_id2n-vnlPQMichael's Online Screenwriting Course - https://michaeljamin.com/courseFree Screenwriting Lesson - https://michaeljamin.com/freeJoin My Newsletter - https://michaeljamin.com/newsletterAutogenerated TranscriptsCoco Mocoe:Again, also with TikTok, it's always about reinventing, even though I always talk about marketing, but I feel like every three months I have to find a new way to present the same information that I've been talking about. So truly the best creators are the ones that are able to reinvent themselves, even though they're still providing the same information, but finding new ways to bring it to the feedMichael Jamin:You're listening to, what the hell is Michael Jamin talking about? I'll tell you what I'm talking about. I'm talking about creativity, I'm talking about writing, and I'm talking about reinventing yourself through the arts.Hey everyone, it's Michael Jamin. Welcome back. I have a very interesting guest for everyone today. So anyone who's listening to my podcast for any amount of time, I've always said, if you want to break into Hollywood, just start doing it. Stop asking permission, start. Just make it count on social media and just start posting whatever it is you want to be good at. Make a dedicated account to proving how good you are at this one thing, whether it's writing, performing music, whatever it is, and let's just see where it goes from there. Because if you can't do that, well then Hollywood's not going to pay you to do it. You got to do it for yourself. And so my next guest is an expert in this field because not only does she make a living out of predicting trends about people who've done this before, but she's doing it herself in building her own presence online. And content absolutely is essential. I turn to it when I have questions. So please welcome Coco Moko. Thank you so much. Coco Moko, which I love your name by the way.Coco Mocoe:Thank you. Thank you so much for having me. It's so funny when I made my username, my real name's Colleen, but I go by Coco Moko, and when I made the name, I didn't know my account would blow up, and so my managers were like, let's keep it though. It has a good ring to it. It does.Michael Jamin:But tell me, okay, so I know you've made a living at it doing this, but before you started doing it for yourself, who were you working for?Coco Mocoe:Yes. It's such a great story too. It was kind of divine timing, I guess. So I studied marketing in college, and then after college, my family's from the LA area, so I was super lucky to just live in LA. And I started a job that I got off Craigslist, and it ended up being this website called Famous Birthdays. I don't know if you've heard of it. It's very Gen Z Young. It's kind of like Wikipedia, but at the time, famous Birthdays was the only website really documenting YouTubers and at the time, musically kids. And so we had a really big audience of 12 year olds. And so I got hired there and my job was to run the musically, which had then turned to TikTok. So I was on the app early, and then the founder of Famous Birthdays, his name's Evan, he's like, if you ever see someone on your free page that you think is going to be famous, just invite them in and we'll interview them.And shortly after that was when I saw Charlie Delio when she was really early. We invited her in and we were her first ever interview, and that went super viral. And then there was a few others from that kind of era of kids and because of the videos that I was working on at Famous birthdays that were getting, I think one of the videos with Charlie Delios at 40 million Views on YouTube. And because we got an early, so, but then from there, I then got hired at buzzfeed, and I was at Buzzfeed for three and a half years where I was working on the backend with strategy, coming up with videos, and it was really just my job to go into meetings with different brands and creators and stuff and just tell them what I think the upcoming trends will be, how I think platforms are shifting, mainly TikTok and how I think that they can best create ideas that will go viral or work with people that aren't famous enough yet that they're going to decline but are eager to come in. And so that was really where I got the start with predicting and stuff, and where I learned that I had a good eye for pattern recognition, and then I just started making my own tos. That kind of blew up. And then I quit my full-time job in June of this year and have been just doing full-time stuff since.Michael Jamin:And so now you have close to a million followers, which is huge. Thank you.Coco Mocoe:Yeah.Michael Jamin:Then so, okay, so when you work for yourself, what does that mean?Coco Mocoe:Yeah, so I never really thought that I would go the consultant route. It was something that kind of just happened as a result of the videos that I was making. I never posted my trend prediction videos or algorithm decoding kind of videos with the intention of getting hired, but I was getting so many inquiries from really big brands that wanted to just pick my brain for an hour or so when I was at buzzfeed. And then I just felt, I mean, it was the different legal non-compete clauses and stuff. And so I just eventually realized that financially it made more sense to just take an hour meeting with a brand and make what I would've made in a month. And I'm so lucky you never know how long it's going to last. I'm very, very lucky. So that's kind of what the full-time thing is. Consulting sometimes brand deals. I don't always like to do a ton of brand deals. I don't want my account to just feel like one big commercial. And then I've been lucky enough to have a lot of music people actually reach out to me and I consult on the music side as well, so super lucky. ButMichael Jamin:Yeah. Okay. So big brands want your opinions, but are you saying also that the creators as well want your opinions?Coco Mocoe:Yeah, a lot of creators, and I actually, that's why I made the podcast that I have ahead of the curve, which hopefully you'll be able to come on one day when your book comes out. Yeah, I love that. And I do my podcast because I can't meet with everyone, and so I started doing that for a way to reach more of the creators. But yeah, I do have a lot of creators reach out. I feel like bandwidth wise, it's hard. So I try to find ways to reach out to people in my community that isn't always just a money exchange or a meeting and stuff. So I'm still figuring it out, but I've been very lucky since I went full-time with this.Michael Jamin:You must know this, or I'm hoping. So when a musician, an actor or whatever comedian, when they're reaching out to you or they're following you, what is it do you think they want, do you think they just want to blow up on social media or do they want to move to what I do traditional Hollywood?Coco Mocoe:Yeah. No, it's such a good question, and I think a lot of it when I do get more of the bigger celebrities that have followed me every now and then, I'm always like, I don't know. At first I'd be like, I don't know why. I don't know what value I'm even providing them. I remember one time Paris Hilton followed me and I was like, she is the biggest influencer in the world. And I'm like, what could I potentially provide to someone like that through my videos? But I think a lot of it too is just when I've talked to people who have followed me, whether it's an actor or a musician or just a person who's watching tos and has never made one before. A lot of the times they say that they like that my videos are able to take something happening on the algorithm or on marketing and media, but I kind of give a bigger lens to it as well.I'm able to connect the dots to everyone, whether you're watching it, whether you are the one making the content and really simplifying it and not just making, I think a lot of when I would watch marketing videos and stuff, it would be a lot of broy ad talk, which that's important talk too, but I never really related to the AB and that kind of stuff. I liked being like, this is why this person watched it. So anyways, I think that if it is an actor or musician following me, I think some of it is just curiosity. I don't think they always have the intention of using my videos as strategy, but when they do, I think it's because as working in entertainment, it really is an attention economy, and the way that people give their attention is constantly shifting. You could make the best piece of work and you just never know if the attention's going to be there or not. I think them watching my helps maybe dissect why certain things go viral, but again, you never know. You never really know. It's just always up in the air. But I try to bring sense to it.Michael Jamin:It changes. Everything changes so fast. Whatever the algorithm, whatever the new trend, whatever's going on, changes fast. And I feel like you always seem to be on top of it. How are you on top? Are you just watching videos all day and making lists and stuff? What are you doing?Coco Mocoe:Yes. It's so funny. I get that question all the time. I do spend a good amount of time on TikTok. I try not to because I think sometimes I believe in there's this saying, and it's the universe whispers, and it's essentially this idea that once you finally turn off your phone and the TV and the for you page scrolling and you just sit in silence for a little bit, that's when the ideas will come to you. So I do try to take moments away from my phone, but I would say for me, I do spend a lot of time on my phone and watching the algorithm, but I try to be strategic about it, and I do have notes on my phone. I'm constantly writing down ideas, and this sounds really woo woo, but sometimes my most viral ideas actually come to me in if I'm sleeping or something. I think it's this weird moment where it's all the information I've received throughout the day finally comes into me and I absorb it in a way, and then I wake up and I'll film a video. That's why I always film right first thing in the morning. And those are sometimes my most viral videos. Yeah.Michael Jamin:Well, a couple questions for you. So now when I first got on TikTok, okay, I got a lot of followers. I'm like, well, why do I have all these? What's the point of followers? When your reach is so low, why do they give you that metric? If you have half a million followers and on any given day, 10, 20,000 will see your content,Coco Mocoe:That happens to me and I have an algorithm answer for that. And then I also have something that helps me when I'm making videos that happens to even the biggest creators. But one way that I still feel inspired to make content and don't get down on myself when that happens is I think the creator, Chris Olson said it. He's a pretty big talker. And one time he said, yeah, 300 views feels really low for the first hour of a video being up. But imagine if you were in a lecture hall and 300 people walked in, that would be a really exciting feeling. You'd be nervous to speak to that many people. And even if I get three or five comments the first few hours, I think, well, I just gave a lecture, and that essentially is three people came up to me after and wanted to ask me more questions about it.So that's one way I try to still think that I'm adding value. And I feel like the biggest thing I hear from whether it's creators, celebrities, or brands, is, and it happens to everyone. So it's a universal experience, especially on TikTok. They always say, I feel like the algorithm hates me now. I feel like I'm shadow banned. And I agree. I think that things like that happen on the algorithm. What I think happens sometimes, I wonder if TikTok will inflate numbers every now and then where I'm like, I don't know if I actually got that many views, or it's almost like a lottery. I think that they gamified creating content in a way that almost feels like gambling, where you're rewarded for doing it more and more. But then it also can be exhausting and disorienting. And I think one thing that I've noticed sometimes happens is that one, people consume videos on their for you page and not always their following.I don't really know a lot of people that use the following tab to watch videos. So TikTok is so weird. I could follow a creator and never see one of their videos again. Yeah, it's just, it rewards people for finding new creators every day. But one more logistical piece of advice that I've heard and that I theorize, I don't know. I say it's like a Tin hat theory about the algorithm, but I think that TikTok, there's a human element to it, and they specifically push out certain trends or certain things happening in the news, and then when they're ready to shift to a new trend, whether it's because they have brands that want to promote something on their app or whatever it is, they will not necessarily shadow ban certain creators, but they shadow ban certain hashtags. That's just a theory I have. What often happens when I talk to people when they're experiencing it is I'll tell them to pull back on all of their hashtags, don't use any hashtags, and sometimes that will subvert any, it takes a while.But yeah, so basically what I'm saying is when it does feel like the algorithm hates you, it's usually not just you, it's just that the topic that you're talking about, they feel like it no longer is relevant for whatever reason, and they're shifting to something new. And again, also at TikTok, it's always about reinventing, even though I always talk about marketing, but I feel like every three months I have to find a new way to present the same information that I've been talking about. So truly, the best creators are the ones that are able to reinvent themselves, even though they're still providing the same information, but finding new ways to bring it to the feed. If TikTok is enjoying videos that are longer than a minute, making videos that are longer than a minute, if TikTok is preferring green screen videos going into green screen. So it really is kind of this tango that you play, butMichael Jamin:Ultimately it seems like, I'm sorry, like a vanity metric that they give you, which doesn't do any, okay, so why are you telling me this number?Coco Mocoe:Exactly. I 100% agree, and it's why I think it's great. You have your podcast, and I've heard you on other podcasts when I was looking up things about the strike, I remember listening to you as a guest on podcasts, and that's why I always encourage people, do not let TikTok be your number one. That can be your Trojan horse. It can get you exposure, and it can get you into the room that you want to be in, but it is not sustainable. TikTok is so finicky one day it'll love you. The next three months, it'll hate you. So really having things outside of TikTok that your audience, I always say have a home base outside of TikTok, so a podcast or whatever it is. So yeah, I totally rambled. I'm sorry, but I get that question a lot. Yeah, it's a good question.Michael Jamin:The whole thing. I also have a feeling after being on the app for so long that the number of serious content creators who post every day, for some reason, I feel like it's a much smaller, they won't tell you how many is, but it feels like it's a much smaller number than you might think it is. Do you feel that way?Coco Mocoe:Yeah. Are you saying you feel like there's less people posting than you would think or,Michael Jamin:Yeah, but seriously, every day who were like, okay, I'm committing to do it. Some people are just, alright, here's a silly video of me eating ice cream, and then they won't post again for another 10 months or whatever. But for the people who really trying to build a platform, I feel like that number is actually maybe lower than you'd think.Coco Mocoe:Yeah. So yeah, I think what it is is a lot of people, it's very, I think TikTok is really great in that it's one of the first ever apps I've seen where so many people have gone viral and reached audiences that we would've never thought of. I have found so many new creators on TikTok, whereas on YouTube, I'd find a new creators I was excited about maybe once every three months. But I think what it is is like, yeah, sustaining that is so hard. I think that what happens is people often, most origin stories on TikTok are, some people will go into it strategically, but the video that really blows up and puts them on the map, they never would've guessed it would've been that video or why it was that video. They never really know. And so I think that some people just don't have, they get excited, but they can't necessarily sustain it.And that's why I always think that the creators that have a slow burn are the ones who end up being the most successful in the long run. I'm sure that's even something that kind of in some ways applies to the entertainment industry, but I always think of the biggest creator in the world right now is Mr. Beast. And it took him five years to hit his first 100,000 followers, but I think that that length of time is why when he did finally get lucky, he had the daily habits and the muscle and the mental stamina to withstand that attention. Whereas some creators will have this stroke of luck, and then the moment the algorithm is no longer rewarding them in a month or two, they kind of freak out and just abandon it. Or they'll only post once every few weeks because they're ashamed that they aren't getting the numbers that they were. But it's just so normal. It's just the biggest creators.Michael Jamin:But to what end is all this, why is everyone doing this? Is it, I mean, I can see why you do it. You have a business now, but why is everyone else doing this?Coco Mocoe:I think it's two things. I think one, TikTok made it really easy to post. The barrier to entry is very low. And on YouTube, if you really wanted to go viral on YouTube five years ago, it would've taken understanding, editing to some degree, understanding how to upload certain files to your computer. I mean, those things are so hard. It would've taken the knowledge of figuring out how to make thumbnails. And the barrier to entry was just so high for platforms like YouTube, TikTok made it really easy that anyone could go viral. And I think the why, what's to what end? I think the people that have a kind of north star outside of TikTok are the ones that are successful, the ones that have something they're striving. For me, I feel like my best videos don't come from me saying, I want to go viral today.They come from me saying something like, oh, I have this hour long interview that I did, and I want to feed people to that. Let me just make a video, giving them the best moment. And so I think that the why version, what's the bigger thing? We're striving for every creator. It's different, but if you are only striving for TikTok fame, it's so fleeting. And that's never, again, I say TikTok, it's like the Trojan horse. It's just going to get you in the room, but it's not going to do the talking for you. It's not going to make the business deals. It just gets you in a room that you might not have been in otherwise.Michael Jamin:And so what are the rooms, do you think it's people are trying to become actors, so they're trying to blow up, whatever, I'm goofy here now, put in your TV show. Is that what it is?Coco Mocoe:Yeah, I mean, it could be. I guess everyone's different. I know. I think there's this one guy, I don't know if you saw it, I think a year or two ago, and he made videos. He made comedic videos, and he made one video about wanting to be on SNL, and the internet was really hard on him, and I didn't feel like I see that it was fair. Yeah. I was like, okay, this is someone shooting their shot. Good for him. He didn't put anyone down in the process. He didn't step on anyone. It was a video that took obviously planning and thought. And I think also maybe he reposted it recently and that's why it's at top of mind and it's going viral again, but now there's a positive sentiment around it. So I do think that, and to answer your question, I do think that specifically for actors, there's a Pandora's box with TikTok because it does get you in a room.And I could be wrong. I feel like you probably know more about this than me, but I feel like with actors, they have to be very strategically pulled back. They don't want to reveal too much about themselves personally because it could hurt them in terms of being typecast or getting into character, I think could be harmed. If people are like, oh, I remember them making a TikTok where they failed at making iced coffee one day and it spilled all over their dog. No one will ever take them seriously. So I think actors, it's a little tricky. It's like a Pandora's box. They go viral, but it's really hard for that to be taken seriously, I think, by audiences sometimes, but I do think some will be able to do it.Michael Jamin:Is that your theory, or are you hearing this from actors from creators who tried to break it and are getting that feedback?Coco Mocoe:I mean, no, I guess for me, it really is more of a theory and just me watching one of the really big comedic talkers who was on TikTok for years, and she doesn't do it as much anymore, but her name's Brittany Broski. I don't know if you've heard of her. No. She was pretty big. She had a few memes that went viral, and she has millions of followers, but I think she would make a really great SNL cast member. I think that she's really funny and smart, and I could see that in the cards for her one day. But right now she's just doing a podcast as herself and not just doing, I mean, that's huge. But I think that she's one of the bigger creators that I think of in terms of being an actor on TikTok. And I don't know that we've seen someone be able to translate that to a big role yet. I think we will. We just haven't seen it yet, because there is this weird dynamic between the audience and the actor that other influencers don't really have to worry about.Michael Jamin:Well, I wish I knew the name. There's someone named Nurse Blake. You heard of him? No. Okay. Because a comedian, but a nurse, he sells out venues doing I guess comedy, but he's also a nurse. I'm like, I don't understand if you're selling out these giant venue news, what's with this other gig you got? So I just don't get it. I don't get any of it.Coco Mocoe:Well, and what's funny, the thing about what you just explained is really fascinating to me, and it's something I talked about last year where I coined it the rise of the anti influencer, but essentially him having something like another job, whether that's still happening or not, I think audiences are drawn to that because they feel like there's less pressure on them if the influencer doesn't succeed. It's like, well, they have another job, and so they actually are more likely to be open to the person. So oddly, I think having that kind of double life in a way lends to an audience feeling less pressure. And that did make me remember that in terms of the comedic route and acting and stuff, there was one standup comedian, his name's Matt Rife.Michael Jamin:Yes. And I just learned about him. So go on. I had never heard of him until go on.Coco Mocoe:And I think he's one of those people where it's like Mr. Beast, where he had been trying to do the standup comedy route for five or seven years, and he started just posting clips from his shows on TikTok, and he went on a tour last year, and he filmed a Netflix special that hasn't aired yet, but Forbes, he was on the Forbes top creator list, and they estimated that he had made 25 million last year.Michael Jamin:Yeah, I saw that article. I'm floored.Coco Mocoe:Yes. I don't know how they calculate. I don't know. But if it's even just 2.5 million, that's a crazy number for someone who was struggling as a standup comedian, began posting clips of it to TikTok and is now selling out venues, and it's crazy. It'sMichael Jamin:Mind blowing. And yeah, it's just a platform. And I give him a lot of credit. I mean, made himself, he willed it to be, but I mean, I guess, I don't know. I know you guys were talking, you and your podcasting party we're talking about, and what's the name of your pocket, by the way, so everyone canCoco Mocoe:Talk? Oh, yeah. So I have my main one, it's ahead of the curve with Coco Mocoe. That one's my solo one where I just talk to experts like yourself and stuff. And then I have a show with my friend, his name's Nikki Rearden, called Share Your Screen, where each week we dive into whatever's happening in the news or in marketing and talk about why we think certain things are going viral. So a lot of people that see the clips from my profile, it's usually the clips of me and Nikki. So I'm guessing that's whatMichael Jamin:It might've been. But you guys were talking about the newest trend, which is basically, I guess people like me sharing expertise in some kind of attempt to what,Coco Mocoe:Yeah, I mean, I think experts are what make TikTok my favorite app because it takes people who maybe didn't have time or the career background to study, again, film theory and cameras and microphones and how to sync up audio and all these things, but they're able to make really good videos because of the TikTok editing software within the app. And yeah, I mean, I used this saying on TikTok where it's called the niche, here you go, the Quicker You Grow. It's a saying that I came up with when I was at buzzfeed, and I would say in every meeting. And what I meant by that is people have this misconception that in order to go viral, you have to hit the masses. You have to make a cool football moment and also tap dance and also paraglide and tell a funny joke all in 30 seconds in the same video. And I am like, that's not really how it works. The best videos are very niche, and that's kind of why experts grow on the app. You are known as the Hollywood writer, and I think I was telling one of my friends that I was going on your pod, and when I said that they knew exactly who you were. And it's just that thing where it's like you would rather be known for, or another way I say it is you want to be great at one thing on social media, then be average at everything. But ifMichael Jamin:You're 20 years old, what are you great at?Coco Mocoe:Yeah, and I think that's a great question. That's why, and I don't think 20 year olds are people that are still, even people in their midlife or older don't always have to start their account and just stick to one thing. I think part of social media is exploring different parts of your identity and seeing what people to respond to. So I think that's why we do see a lot of the younger kids online are more lifestyle influencers. Their day is, I mean, I'm 27 now. When I was between the ages of 19 and 23, I felt like my life something different changed every single day. And it was interesting. But if I did lifestyle content, now my life is very normal and stable that I always say, I'm like, I'm not interesting. The things I talk about are interesting. So that's why I think there's a lot of lifestyle creators that are younger. Their life is constantly changing as it does when you're in your early twenties. But TikTok is really where I feel like we've seen older people in midlife. And on the other apps on Instagram, I felt like you had to be an 18 year old model traveling the world to be interesting to the algorithm. And it's not like that on TikTok. And I would say YouTube's similar to TikTok in that way too. ButMichael Jamin:Yeah, I don't know. I can't grow on YouTube. I could do well, this platform on TikTok, but Oh, I had a question. No, I lost it. Can you believe I lost it? No, you're good. Yeah. Well, now we'll have to take a pause as I try to remember what I was going to say, but Oh, yeah, no, I know what I was going to say. So you are in an interesting position in that you share your expertise on this, on becoming, I don't know, a creator or an influencer and all that, but you also do that. So talk a little bit about that. When you post, okay, you know what you're going to say to help, this is the trend you're spotting, or this is who's blowing up. You want to talk, but you also have to make a video where you are performing where you are. You're not just sharing your knowledge, you are a creator as well.Coco Mocoe:I know it's kind of meta. It's meta. Now we've entered the age of social media where creators are making platforms, talking about being a creator. I mean, yeah, I guess for me, I am really lucky that my audience likes when I talk about those things, and I don't have to necessarily divulge a bunch of information about my personal life and stuff. I think some creators do get into a predicament where their whole brand is built on their relationship, and then maybe their relationship ends, unfortunately, and they have to rebrand. And so I'm very lucky that my audience just likes when I talk about what's happening. And it's funny because when I started talking about these things, I didn't actually think that people really cared. Crazy story is when I first started my TikTok and some of my followers found me through, this is, it sounds so woo, but I actually, I did tarot.Me and my friends do tarot for fun, and I would make a few tarot videos, and they went viral. And then I realized that there's 15 year olds making way better tarot videos than I ever could. I'm like, the world's going to be okay if these 15 year olds, they're doing their messages and it's great, and if that's what you believe in and you like that content, they've got it covered. And so I told my audience, I was like, okay, you guys. And I could tell the algorithm was shifting away from that, and it just wasn't exciting anymore. And I was a professional and it was just a hobby that I did, and I told my audience, I was like, I'm going to take a break from my TikTok and I think I'm going to come back to the internet. I think you guys are going to find me, but it's going to look different, and I don't know what that's going to be yet.And at the time, again, I was working at buzzfeed. I talked about these things in my nine to five, and I always thought it was, I loved it, but I thought it would be boring to other people, like the whole marketing, the trends, the algorithm. I thought that that was having an accountant talk about math. Then I took a break from my account for a little bit. I would make every videos every now then, but then one day before a meeting, I had five minutes and I made a video that was a trend prediction, and it got I think 4 million views in two days. And within a week, I was getting booked to go speak at Adweek in New York and all of these crazy doors opened. And so it was funny that for me, I always was doing marketing, and I just never thought until I made that video randomly that anyone actually cared about that. But I guess a lot of people did. And I'm very lucky that a lot of people did. And I have been riding the wave ever since. And I feel like as long as there's new trends and new people getting viral and new things happening online, I'll always have something new to talk about, and I'll never get bored.Michael Jamin:Hey, it's Michael Jamin. If you like my content and I know you do because you're listening to me, I will email it to you for free. Just join my watch list. Every Friday I send out my top three videos of the week. These are for writers, actors, creative types, people like you can unsubscribe whenever you want. I'm not going to spam you, and the price is free. You got no excuse to join. Go to michaeljamin.com. And now back to what the hell is Michael Jamin talking about?I have rules that I played by how many days, how many times a day will you post and how many days a week? Because it can get out of hand. It can get so much where you are working for the app now.Coco Mocoe:Yes, there are days where I'll post a lot and there's days where I just won't do anything. I mean, it really depends on my schedule. Each day when I was first starting and just doing green screen videos with my trend predictions and algorithm things, I would probably film two or three a day. But now also that TikTok rewards longer content. I don't know if you do that minute or longer type videos. Oh,Michael Jamin:I do. It's always at least three minutes. Yeah.Coco Mocoe:Yes. And are you in the creativity beta program?Michael Jamin:No. No. I want to talk about that.Coco Mocoe:Okay.Michael Jamin:Well, good. Hang on to that.Coco Mocoe:Okay, good, good, good. Now, TikTok has the beta program, which I'm in, and when I know that's not going to last forever, but when I got my first check from that, I was like, oh, that's a good chunk of money. Now, when I do film videos, it really is my job. I see. Every time I film a video that's a minute or longer, I'm like, okay, that is a certain amount of money that I could make. But I will say probably on average I'll post three to five videos depending on my mood, and then I'll usually take a day or two off and I'll film in studio or something. So it really just depends. But I think that now that I've grown a little bit, I do think I do more quality over quantity, whereas the first few months where I really blew up doing this kind of thing, I was posting a lot. I was riding the wave. And now that I think I have credibility and a few really good videos under my belt, I can do a little bit less and people will pay attention and seek out my content. Now, are youMichael Jamin:Worried though, that being the creator studio will limit? This is for those who don't know, this is when TikTok will pay you. You post a video and they pay you depending on how views you have. Are you worried that it'll limit your views, your reach?Coco Mocoe:So that's a great question because, and again, tin Hat theory, I don't know, but for those of you guys who were on the app a couple of years ago, they had this thing called the Creator Fund. And I ran experiments on accounts at my, and through creators I worked with at my old job where we would enroll into the creator fund. And let's say they were getting on average 5 million views a month, and we would enroll into the creator fund and their views would drop to a hundred thousand a month, and they couldn't get a video with over 2000 views. And I personally think it was TikTok was capping the money because they were pulling the money out of thin air. They didn't have ads on the platform didn't, it's not like YouTube where it's ad sent, so it's not out of YouTube's pocket. It's like Google paid Red Bull paid to put an ad on a Mr. Beast video for 30 seconds, and YouTube's not paying that money. But TikTok, I think, capped people's views, in my opinion. I don't know, because they were realizing they had to pull this money out of thin air.The beta program that is happening now, I don't know. I know some creators have had problems. I feel like my videos actually perform better now that I'm in it. I don't know the math behind it. I don't know if it's because TikTok is running more ads on the platform that they can afford it. I will say that I think that TikTok is gearing up to lean into longer, longer content. I know on their website, they've been testing podcast beta features like I'm nosy, and I go on the TikTok website and I'll just look at little buttons and stuff, what I had to do for my old job, and I can see them rolling out this podcast button, and then they took it down, and then they'll put it back up. And I think they're getting ready to roll that out. So I don't know, but I do think that at least my own experience, the beta program has been great for me financially. I don't think it's going to last.Michael Jamin:Why do you say that? Why won't it last forever?Coco Mocoe:I don't know. I think that I never put any of my eggs in any financial basket as a full-time creator. Now, you never know. And also, one day I could wake up and people could just find my videos not interesting anymore. That's always something that's in the back of my mind, and I have to be okay with that. So,Michael Jamin:Because I wasn't sure if they call it a beta account because it is beta, they're going to change it.Coco Mocoe:Oh, yeah. Because called the creativity beta program, and I think it's maybe only certain creators can be a part of it or something. You have to have 10,000 followers. So yeah, I don't know. At least for me, the last, I think I enrolled in June, and I think we're not allowed to share the exact amounts in the terms of service. But I'll just say it was more than my monthly salary at my full-time job. And I was like, okay, cool.Michael Jamin:But you really have to have videos that go viralCoco Mocoe:Pretty good.Michael Jamin:Yeah. I mean, I have a big following. You never know. Yeah, it might be 20,000 due on a video, and that might be that way for two weeks. So I don't think, it doesn't sound like a get rich quick scheme for me. I don't know.Coco Mocoe:Yeah, no, I always say it's just you never want to put all your eggs in one basket with social media. A platform could be gone tomorrow. You never know, really. I always say you just always want to have that kind of North star. You just want to use social media again as that Trojan horse, but always have other things in the back of your mind, which I was honestly curious about you. I know there's the strike and stuff, but do you feel like having your TikTok, do you think it's helped open doors for you in your career year?Michael Jamin:Well, I mean, originally I started it, and I want to get your advice on this. I started it because I wrote a book and my agent said, platform drives acquisition. I said, well, what does that mean? He says, you need to have a social media following to sell it. And in the field in personal essays, which is because if you like David Sera, it's like that. So my goal, and which I've already done, is I written the book, it'll go on sale probably in a couple months, and then I've been performing with it. I've been touring with a little bit with it to sell tickets, my poster of me. So I didn't want to, so that was the whole goal was just to write a book and then tour with it and a show that I do. And so the reason I didn't want to get into the beta program, I was like, well, let's not lose sight of what the goal is. I don't want to do anything that's going to jeopardize that. It's really about selling a book and then touring with it. But what advice do you have for me regarding that?Coco Mocoe:Yeah, no, I mean, one, I would say for books specifically, two, I feel like oddly, I mean, I'm not even really on Meadow or Facebook like that, but there's certain communities. I had someone, a relative that wrote a book once, and it was in their specific profession, and I was like, you should join Facebook pages about that profession. But of course, there's certain things where you can't promote. But no, I guess in terms of promoting your book specifically, one, I think that if you are going on tour, of course the posting clips from being on stage for whatever reason, people just love those. I feel like that's low hanging fruit advice, though. I would say just, I can send you a guy's profile after this if I follow him out to find it. But he is an author and he will just read quotes from his book, and some of the clips go viral.He literally just will read a part of it. And maybe even, I don't know if you live stream a lot like TikTok live sometimes just the type of audience that watches a live, it's a lot of work. So I don't think it's for everyone, and it's not for all the time, but the type of person who seeks out a TikTok live, they're very loyal. They sometimes have not in a bad way, they just have a lot of time on their hands. They're more likely to be early adopters of whatever the creator's doing. So I know that's kind of all surface level advice, but I guess, so you have a new book coming out? Is that what it is? Or,Michael Jamin:Well, my first book, yeah, because a TV writer, first book. This is my first book.Coco Mocoe:Okay. You've been on TikTok for, I think I found you aMichael Jamin:Year. It's probably been two years now.Coco Mocoe:Okay. Yeah. I feel like I found you a year ago, so it's, I'm guessing you've just been building it up. I mean, yeah, I wish I had better advice. I think I'd have to know more too. That's why I'm excited. I'd love to read your book and then have you on my pod. I just did that with, yeah, I love reading. I've had two guests on now where I've read their book, and I feel like it really helps me with questions. And again, my thing is you just never know what's going to go viral. You never know what's going to work. I feel like it's just throwing things at the wall.Michael Jamin:I was curious if you've known anybody who's done what I'm doing, and I don't know if there is anyone, which is fine. I know. I'm glad to be the first one.Coco Mocoe:Yeah, I mean, I can't think of anyone. I do know that when I was talking to Taylor Lauren, she's a journalist that just put out a book, and she was saying that pre-sales weirdly count for so much money. So definitely, of course, ramping up. And also, I will say, oddly, I feel like because a writer, you would have a cool idea around this eventually if you slept on it. But whether it's marketing for music or shows, one of the best strategies that I've seen across the board is people love feeling like they're in on a secret or something they're not supposed to know yet. Saying something like, there's this book that hasn't come out yet, but I got my hands on it and tell me what you guys think of this quote. Or people love the idea of, this hasn't come out yet, but I'm giving you a little tidbit, or making it kind of mysterious. And then being like, there is a link to, if you are curious about the pre-sale, things like that, people love feeling like, oh, I wasn't supposed to know this, or I wasn't, like, this isn't out to the public yet. So anytime something can feel mysterious or you're doing them a favor by revealing something that isn't out there yet, oddly, that always works across the board.Michael Jamin:Yeah. Well, I discovered a couple of days ago, because the book hasn't even dropped yet, that I was on Amazon. I typed Michael Jamin into Amazon, and Michael Jamin book came up as a search term. So people are looking for it, and I haven't even announced it yet. So that's cool.Coco Mocoe:Wow. Yeah. And I know that makes me think of SEO, how you could lean into that SEO kind of thing. And sorry, do you have the name for rubric or are you allowed toMichael Jamin:Reveal it? Yeah, it's a paper orchestra and I don't have, well, here's this that has too much of a glare on it, but this is not the cover of the book. This is the cover ofCoco Mocoe:My show.Michael Jamin:This is the cover of my show, and it's just like it's a typewriter, whatever it's me coming out of. But yeah, so it's very, yeah, I don't know. I feel like I'm doing this all, let's just try it. I don't really know what I'm doing reallyCoco Mocoe:Well. And if it makes you feel better, even the biggest people in the world that have entire teams around them, they don't really know what they're doing either. Again, the internet changes constantly. No one really knows. And I think that the people that really do succeed, one, it's a stroke of luck, and two, it's just showing up until the algorithm decides to what you're doing, knowing what your message is, but still always being able to tweak it or be flexible if you feel like a certain delivery isn't working, if talking straight to camera hasn't been hitting, being willing to do a green screen or walking while holding your phone because Gen Z for some reason, loves when people are moving while talking and just,Michael Jamin:Yeah, there are some people, there's two creators. I follow celebrity book club, and these two, you know them. Okay,Coco Mocoe:Love them.Michael Jamin:So they just read memoirs that people put out and they talk about it, and that's it. And they're able to travel and sell tickets in various cities, which are good for you. ICoco Mocoe:Mean, I know. Yeah. And if you think about it with them, part of why it's so cool is they're providing so much value to the audience because not everyone is a reader. Or sometimes people will buy memoirs, but they won't read them for whatever reason, they'll save it, and they're kind of doing this SparkNotes thing. But I just love their pod. I saw they just had Julia Fox on, and I made a video on my profile where I'm like, Julia Fox, if you're ever in la, I'd love to have you. But yeah, and I've listened to a few episodes. I think they for years, did a couple different podcasts. And finally, this is just the one that stuck. So it really is just consistency. You just never know what format's going to be the one to really put you on the map.Michael Jamin:It's odd because I will start traveling with it, but I'm big in maybe four or five cities according to my analytics. Wow. But I'm not sure if I can sell tickets in any other city other than the ones that I'm big in. So I don't know.Coco Mocoe:And when you do start going to shows, just for whatever reason, TikTok just loves when people post clips from their shows. I think part of Matt Rife's whole thing and why he made, according to Forbes 25 million through ticket sales. But he would post a lot. And I mean, I think the gimmick is sometimes overdone a little bit, but his audience interactions, again, not for everyone, but I think that people started buying tickets to his shows in the hopes of being a part of his next viral TikTok. Yes. It kind of broke the fourth wall, and it incentivized people to go to his shows because they wanted to be the one that was a part of his next viral video because he had an interaction with them in the audience. So I think he kind of cracked a code, or sorry. Yeah, he cracked this viral code where there was now an incentive for people to actually physically show up and watch him. That'sMichael Jamin:So interesting. But was he doing crowd work? Was he talking to the audience or was it something else? Was it comedy that he was doing?Coco Mocoe:No, I think it was. I think he does also just post his comedy clips, but for whatever reason, his crowd work goes so viral. And I mean, again, I do think sometimes it does get old. You can tell so many. And I mean, I'm not hating shtick. I think it's cool, but maybe because what I do for a living and I just study these things, I feel like I can tell when comedians come up on my feed now and they're kind of trying to recreate that. It's like a trend. They're trying to be trendy and recreate that success. And some it works, some it doesn't. But yeah, he kind of incentivized people to come to the show, then they'd be a part of his videos.Michael Jamin:Interesting. And that's hitting on something else, which is it doesn't seem like actors, people, actors who are already famous, they don't seem to do well, or am I wrong about thatCoco Mocoe:On TikTok? No, I think you're right. I actually talked with Molly about this today and why specifically a-list? Celebrities seem to kind of struggle, I think, on TikTok. And one, I also think, even though my whole thing is I give advice on how to grow on apps like TikTok, I'm like, not everyone needs to be on TikTok. It's okay. It's not for everyone. I think some bigger celebrities benefit from being mysterious and not really being on social media, but the ones that do try, I think sometimes there is this feeling of detachment where when you're so big and you have a big team around you, by the time you come up with an idea, you get it approved, you go through whatever they, the label, the this, the that. And then you post the video. The trend is already two weeks old. So the people that are really quick on their feet that are a little bit more scrappy are the ones who I think thrive on apps like TikTok, because TikTok just moves so quick. I don't think, butMichael Jamin:That's the thing, I, I've never once done a trend and I don't think I ever will.Coco Mocoe:And what's so funny, I'm the same exact way. And it's funny that I talk about trends you'll never see. I did one it at the YouTube studio, the two girl, but you'll never see me doing trending audios. And it's so funny that I talk about trends, but my belief is that really the people that thrive don't pay attention to trends at all. I always say the opposite of trendy is timeless. And if you tie yourself to a trend and that becomes your identity, when that audio or that trend isn't big in two or three weeks from now, you're done. But I love creator. I think that's why experts really thrive on TikTok because they're providing so much value that they don't really have to rely on gimmicks and trends to be relevant. Or even if they're not relevant, they're providing value that people are going to seek out and eventually find them.Yeah. So yeah, I am the same way. I don't really believe in, my biggest pet peeve is when I would go into consulting meetings with huge brands and they're like, what trending audio should we lip sync to? I'm like, you shouldn't think like that. Also, FTC guidelines, technically you can't because of legal problems. But I just think that, I always say going viral is that's a low goal. I think it aiming low as a goal. You should think of being bigger than virality. You should think of providing so much value that it doesn't matter whether you're focused on trends or not. You live longer than that online.Michael Jamin:I'm skipping around here, but years ago, not even that many years ago, I was on a TV show, I dunno, less than 10, maybe eight years ago. And we needed to cast a role. We went for an actor, and the studio wanted us to go out to someone who had a big social media following. That's who they wanted to cast. So we found this guy, this kid with a big following. We were going to pay him a lot of money per episode, and he kept on turning it down because he was making more money posting Instagram than he was whenever that was. It was like 20,000 in an episode or something. It wasn't worth his time.Coco Mocoe:Yeah. I mean, yes. That's interesting. That does make me think. I talked recently to this really big agent. He manages the Emilios, his name is Greg Goodfried, and something he said to me was the reason that the Emilio signed to him when they were looking for every agent in the game was cutthroat going for the Emilios. I remember this, I was filming videos with them at the time when they were coming into the office, and they were behind the scenes, I think, figuring out who they were going to sign with. And what Greg said to them was, it's not about what you do, it's about what you don't do, and you're going to get so many offers. But in terms of the show that you were saying, one, I'm also guessing that if he felt like he didn't have the acting chops, I don't know if that's what it was, the money would not be worth how it could potentially affect his career. I don't know if he was going into acting, he might've felt that yes, it was money, but if he felt like he wasn't prepared yet, again, if you're not a classically, acting is hard.Michael Jamin:He was actually a pretty good actor. Maybe he thought that the show was going to put a stink on him. Maybe being associated with the show would've hurt his Instagram maybe, orCoco Mocoe:I mean, yeah. And there's just so many factors. He also maybe could have just been making so much money that it was just not social media. And the money on social media happens in such short spurts. You never know when a well is going to dry up. On YouTube, years ago, there was this apocalypse where people were making $300,000 a month, and then it dropped to $5,000 a month, and all these craters were scrambling. So you never know. And so I think some people, when they hit a stride, they don't want to get detracted from that. But I also think sometimes it's good to not always worry about money and think about the bigger picture. I mean, I just turned down a pretty big deal because I was like, it just didn't make sense for me, and I really had to trust that I know the bigger picture here. And even if I'm making less money in the next six months, that I know that down the line, the vision will be bigger than what I would've ever made.Michael Jamin:Well, that's a good segue. So two things. Are you represented by an agent?Coco Mocoe:I guess it's like a talent manager. I know agents are a little different, but Alright.Michael Jamin:So managers to, what is your larger picture, as you mentioned?Coco Mocoe:Yeah, I am flexible. I don't always know. I always say I don't really want to be in the public eye for long. I think a couple of years. And then I mean you, I'd love to write a book. I would love if I could write a book. And then I think long-term, I'll probably be what I'm doing now. And part of why I signed with the specific agent that I have now is when I was blowing up and I was getting a few offers, what he said to me was, you don't even really have to do a ton of brand deals. I think that you don't even have to gain another follower, but you could have a great career being a speaker and going to events. And that's really panned out. So I think maybe doing something like that, speaking engagements. I love my podcast. I could see that going for another five to 10 years if I'm lucky. You never know. But ultimately I would love to just write a book and then write off into the sunset. But I know it's not that easy. So I don't know. I will say though, I don't really like being a public figure. Again. I say I don't really think I'm that interesting. I think what I talk about is interesting. So I'd love to eventually pull back one day.Michael Jamin:So is this agent or manager, is that what they do for you to get you public speaking gigs? Is that what they, their goal?Coco Mocoe:Yeah. Yeah, all of it. So they do speaking engagements. I went to Adweek in New York. I went to Cannes Lion in France this summer. It was so great. And then brand deals, they're my day-to-day manager. So I meet with them and his team and constantly texting and emailing. And they also help me facilitate my consulting and stuff. I hate dealing with the conversations around money and contracts, and they're ones that step in and do all of that for me. And then I just show up for the meetings and give them my advice, and then that's all I have to deal with.Michael Jamin:And so what is it about, this will wrap it up, because this is a big question though. Being in the public eye, especially on TikTok, especially putting yourself vulnerable out there. They're haters, they're lunatics. Is this part of the problem?Coco Mocoe:I mean, sometimes, yeah. I've even recently just started replying to a few comments just because I want people to know that there's a real human, when you tell someone to go off themselves, there's an actual, I think people, it's crazy. I think that people see a video and it's hard for them to think that this isn't a one dimensional cardboard cutout. This is a real person. So yeah, I mean, sometimes it is the comments, the negativity. I think that ultimately though, if you know who you are that will shine through, you'll have mistakes and you'll have missteps and you'll have moments. But if you know kind of who you are and where you're headed, you'll always be okay. But I think more so for me, it's that I am really a big believer that going viral online can be a type of trauma. It can open up a lot of doors, but I think that it's really something that not a lot of people are prepared for.I think we see it with bigger celebrities that get famous young, the notion that sometimes fame is a type of trauma, yet everyone wants it. And so I think that being visible, no one, our human brains haven't evolved to processing, being seen by 20,000 people a day. We were used to having the 10 people in our little community in the middle of nowhere, and it's different. So I think there's just no understanding or process yet for really knowing what's happening. And it's traumatic and it can be scary. I mean, I love it. I think I'm good at tuning it out. I think it's so much better when you get famous or you get a viral moment when you're older. I think that I'm sure for us it's a little bit easier. I couldn't imagine being 16 and your frontal cortex is still developing. Well,Michael Jamin:What happened when you responded to that person said, Hey, I'm a real person. Did you get the response that you were hoping to get?Coco Mocoe:I mean, yeah. The best is when they delete the comment, just like I think they realized, but it's not even for the person who even left the comment. I more so do it too every, and not all the time I don't read. I got really good advice from a creator once. They said, once your video's been up for an hour or two, don't read the comments because it's not really going to be the people. You're on the for you page when you get your first hate comment. But I guess it's also just me kind of sending the message to other people that are leaving me comments, that I'm reading them and I see them. It's just always an effort to humanize myself. But I mean, it's hard. I feel like there's no right or wrong way. I think that the most successful people are the ones that just don't really care. And I envy that about some people. They just don't. I'm like, wow, that's so cool.Michael Jamin:Even for me, it affects me. So that's why I don't even the problems, I won't respond. Someone left a comment once a year ago or whatever, they left a question and then someone else commented, oh, don't bother asking this guy a question. He only responds to haters. And I thought, that's what I'm doing. I go, that's what I'm doing. And the person was right. I was only responding. I was rewarding the idiots. And so after that, I go, well, now I'm done. I'm not responding to anybody unless it's in a post. I'm not responding to anyone.Coco Mocoe:Oh, yeah. I mean, I really try the first hour to respond to a lot of the positive comments or if people are making, if they have good questions. And also if someone has a valid critique of my video, sometimes I'm not always going to get it right. And that's okay. And I'll reply. Thank you. You're right. I get that point too. So for me, I do try to, again, I think of it as that lecture hall where the first few people that are really reaching out and leaving thoughtful comments, it's someone who is like, you're in the lecture and they raise their hand, or they're a student who came up and they were so excited about what you were saying that they wanted to have that moment with you. And I mean, I think I'm really lucky though, in that I think my following is really, really intelligent. I think that the people that follow me are really thoughtful, and I'm very lucky that there's usually very thoughtful discussions in my comments as well.Michael Jamin:But see, I struggle with that. I was like, am I supposed to be accessible or not accessible? Who am I supposed to be on this?Coco Mocoe:And there's no, there's no yes or no answer. Some days you'll be more accessible and some days, some months, whatever you'll pull back. I think just really taking it based on your mood or where you're at. I think the biggest misconception I see with public figures and also creators is they feel like they have to make a decision, and then that's who they are. I get that a lot with authenticity and what do I reveal about myself and am I revealing too much? Am I not revealing enough? And I'm like, you don't have to make that decision in a boardroom one day. One day you're going to be more vulnerable. One day you're going to be, no one can find you. You're off the grid.Michael Jamin:But I don't know, the common knowledge is you're supposed to respond for the algorithm. But then I was like, if I'm working for the algorithm doing this, I'm out. The minute I start working the algorithm, I don't want to do it anymore.Coco Mocoe:And that's a very fair game. I totally get that sentiment. I know you'd said it earlier too, which is at what point are we just free employees to TikTok? And I agree, and that's why I think that the only way it really is beneficial is if you're always, again, there's just something bigger that you're striving for than TikTok, like feeding people to a podcast. And again, you don't want to always ask people to go and do something. There's a rule in marketing, it's called the 80 20 rule where 80% of your content should just be adding value, and then 20% is asking people to go buy a book or go to your pod. But yeah, I guess there's no right or wrong answer.Michael Jamin:I think there's something as we wrap it up, I think there's something smart that I learned. I think you said it, I'm trying to remember. I'm pretty sure you said it, and we'll talk a little bit about this. It was about, I think you, I'm sorry if it wasn't you. It was like you read some study that said part of what's the appeal of social media today is that people see you and it's this frequency with which they see you and then they fall in love with there are programmed like who we see all the time.Coco Mocoe:Yes. So there's a book called Fan Chasm, and it was Yes. And they basically studied the science behind parasocial relationships, which again, that's a buzzword that I feel like people throw around, but we don't even really understand it completely yet. And yeah, that's essentially what they said. And I guess we'll end on that note, so fascinating, but that the humans, and again, I'm not a psychologist, not claiming to be just my interpretation of this book, they essentially theorized that humans were programmed to bond with the faces that we see most often because that depended on our survival. So back when we were in small communities hunting bears, you had to make sure that you bonded with the person who caught the bear or else you weren't going to eat that week. And so we do it even subconsciously, but what's happening now with the internet and media, and we saw it in the early rise of celebrities as well, but that there's a disconnect happening where we see Taylor Swift's face more than we see our own boss's face or

Join Lana as she candidly updates you all on the roller coaster she has been riding the last month or so. Is she ready to move forward? What's next for her? Tune in to find out! Recorded on Monday, November 20th, 2023. This is completely unedited and unfiltered, this is raw footagate of what is going on in her personal life and she is sharing it with you as if you are her closest girlfriend (because you are!) Write to me here: yourinnersparkpod@gmail.com Follow Your Inner Spark on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/yourinnersparkpod Find Lana on socials here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/lanasegodeath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourinnersparkpod

Join Lana as she very candidly walks you through a moment of processing and self-analyzing. She may or may not finally discuss her break-up story in full as this was the event that was the catalyst for all of this. How much has depression actually impacted her life? Woah. Recorded on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. This is completely unedited and unfiltered, this is raw footagate of what is going on in her personal life and she is sharing it with you as if you are her closest girlfriend (because you are!) Trigger Warning: This episode contains a brief mention discussions of sexual assault. These conversations may be distressing or triggering for some listeners. Please exercise self-care and discretion while choosing to listen. If you or someone you know is affected by the themes discussed in this episode, consider reaching out to a mental health professional or a helpline for support. Write to me here: yourinnersparkpod@gmail.com Follow Your Inner Spark on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/yourinnersparkpod Find Lana on socials here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/lanasegodeath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourinnersparkpod

Sam Yagan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Corazon Capital, a leading Chicago-based Seed and Series A venture fund. Their portfolio includes companies like SpotHero, Songfinch and Stellar, among others. Prior to Corazon, he served as CEO of ShopRunner and led its 2020 acquisition by FedEx Corp. Previously, as CEO of Match Group, he spearheaded the launch of Tinder in 2012 and oversaw the company's IPO in 2015. His previous ventures also include founding SparkNotes in 1999 and co-founding OkCupid in 2004. You can learn more about:  How to start and run multiple successful startups  How to run the best dating company  How to build a great network and start a fund  ===================== YouTube: @GraceGongCEO Newsletter: @SmartVenture LinkedIn: @GraceGong TikTok: @GraceGongCEO IG: @GraceGongCEO Twitter: @GraceGongGG =====================   Join the SVP fam with your host Grace Gong. In each episode, we are going to have conversations with some of the top investors, superstar founders, as well as well-known tech executives in silicon valley. We will have a coffee chat with them to learn their ways of thinking and actionable tips on how to build or invest in a successful company.

Join Lana as she very candidly processes the aftermath of an intense mental health day and works to see the lessons she is being taught in this very messy process. Recorded on Sunday, November 5th, 2023. This is completely unedited and unfiltered, this is raw footagate of what is going on in her personal life and she is sharing it with you as if you are her closest girlfriend (because you are!) Write to me here: yourinnersparkpod@gmail.com Follow Your Inner Spark on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/yourinnersparkpod Find Lana on socials here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/lanasegodeath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourinnersparkpod

Soft girl era is HERE. Join Lana as she very candidly processes her first week of being a full time entreprenuer (not unemployed, she doesn't identify with that term). How is she feeling?? This is completely unedited and unfiltered, this is raw footagate of what is going on in her personal life and she is sharing it with you as if you are her closest girlfriend (because you are!) Write to me here: yourinnersparkpod@gmail.com Follow Your Inner Spark on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/yourinnersparkpod Find Lana on socials here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/lanasegodeath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourinnersparkpod

It's Halloween week, and time to confess that I'm strangely attracted to Gothic horror stories and creepy "romance," especially the many interpretations of the fascinating classic 19th century novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Each filmmaker and writer present different themes in their Jekyll and Hyde adaptations, from gender and sexual politics, personal ethics and morality, to abusive patriarchal structures and class and power inequities. The original story featured only men, but that hasn't stopped many modern adaptations of the story from featuring women as a romantic plot point and catalyst for Mr. Hyde's deeply disturbing and scary nuances.CW: brief scenes and mentions of physical, sexual and psychological abusehttps://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.comChat with me on Threads: poppy_confessesRecognizing domestic violence and abuse is the first step.Do you recognize the signs of dating violence and abuse?Spark Notes has the full text of the novella and explorations of its themes and motifs."A strange story of mystery and adventure, love and laughter" says the trailer for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941).  I haven't laughed once in all the times I've watched this movie, but there's plenty of mystery, suspense and spookiness.Here's the "cheap little dreams" scene from the 1941 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde movie. Spencer Tracy is seriously creepy-evil and poor Ingrid had tried to get away from his abuse for weeks and months."...[Stevenson] did not wish to have the allegory rigidly defined. 'Everything is true,' he told Sidney Colvin, 'only the opposite is true too; you must believe both equally or be damned." Fascinating look at the many interpretations and adaptations of the Jekyll and Hyde story.This scene from Mary Reilly represents the undercurrent of class, intimacy, sexuality, passion and veiled threat that this version brings to the story. Honestly Malkovich is terrifying but Julia Roberts is unflappable as Mary.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, please click share in your podcast app and tell your friends! Thanks for listening!

Join Lana as she very candidly processes her emotions 24 hours getting laid off from her corporate job that she has worked at for 4.5 years. This is completely unedited and unfiltered, this is raw footagate of what is going on in her personal life and she is sharing it with you as if you are her closest girlfriend (because you are!) Write to me here: yourinnersparkpod@gmail.com Follow Your Inner Spark on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/yourinnersparkpod Find Lana on socials here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/lanasegodeath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourinnersparkpod

Welcome back, tributes! This week, to prepare Academy students for the new TBOSAS movie, Emily and Holly discuss part 3 of "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne Collins. If you have yet to read the book, or just need a refresher, we hope this episode helps get you ready for the film! Share your favorite parts of the book with us on our socials @intothearenapodcast and join us for Tribute Talk every Thursday at 6:30 PST/ 9:30 EST!

Join Lana as she very candidly shares what is going on in her personal life and unpacks the experiences she is currently naviagating. From getting ready to leave her current life behind and begin her new nomad journey, prepping to be roomies with her Mom for the next two months, and everything coming up on this new journey of dating. This is completely unedited and unfiltered, this is raw footagate of what is going on in her personal life and she is sharing it with you as if you are her closest girlfriend (because you are!) Write to me here: yourinnersparkpod@gmail.com Follow Your Inner Spark on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/yourinnersparkpod Find Lana on socials here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/lanasegodeath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourinnersparkpod

Welcome back, tributes! This week, to prepare Academy students for the new TBOSAS movie, Emily and Holly discuss part 2 of "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne Collins. If you have yet to read the book, or just need a refresher, we hope this episode helps get you ready for the film! Stay tuned for part 3 next week and share your favorite parts of the book with us on our socials @intothearenapodcast and join us for Tribute Talk every Thursday at 6:30 PST/ 9:30 EST!

Let's get real. Let's get raw. Spark Notes is here! Join Lana as she very candidly shares what is going on in her personal life and unpacks the experiences she is currently naviagating. This is completely unedited and unfiltered, this is raw footagate of what is going on in her personal life and she is sharing it with you as if you are her closest girlfriend (because you are!) Each episode is a window into the heart, mind, and soul of Lana, offering a refreshing departure from the polished facade we often present to the world. It's a journey of self-discovery, connection, and a reminder that we're not alone in the messiness of life. Write to me here: yourinnersparkpod@gmail.com Follow Your Inner Spark on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/yourinnersparkpod Find Lana on socials here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/lanasegodeath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourinnersparkpod

Welcome back, tributes! This week, to prepare Academy students for the new TBOSAS movie, Emily and Holly discuss part 1 of "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne Collins. If you have yet to read the book, we cannot recommend this enough, but in the meantime, we hope this refresher helps get you ready for the film! Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 and share your favorite parts of the book with us on our socials @Intothearenapodcast ! Join us for Tribute Talk every Thursday at 6:30 PST/ 9:30 EST!

NFL Week 5 is in the books, and this week was certainly a page-turner. The Jets defended the honor of offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in Denver, as Gang Green beat Sean Payton and the Broncos after an offseason of back-and-forths. At Foxborough, it's starting to look like the final chapter for Bill Belichick and the Patriots could be an ugly one. Meanwhile in Pittsburgh, things turned into an Edgar Allan Poe-esque nightmare for the Ravens as turnovers doomed their lead, gifting a win to the Steelers. And then in San Francisco, the 49ers closed the book on the night with an utterly dominant performance, obliterating the Cowboys 42-10. So today, Andrew Hawkins gives us the SparkNotes on Week 5, and summarizes the story of what we've seen so far across the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the One Degree Podcast, we're going back to the basics and discussing Bible Study tips for beginners! (Really this is for anyone who wants to go back to the basics). Even if you've been reading your Bible for years, it's a good to come back every once in a while to the fundamentals. We're gonna keep it short and sweet and give you the Sparknotes version:  IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: The difference between the Old Testament & New Testament How to pick a Bible translation to read The various genres of the Bible Which books of the Bible to start with Tips for staying consistent in Bible Study Methods for getting more out of Scripture FREE RESOURCE: Guide to Studying Your Bible Theologically Every follower of Jesus is called to be a theologian, and just because you don't have time to go to seminary right now, doesn't mean you can't go deeper starting today... JOIN THE THEOLOGIAN HAUS, our theology course & Bible study membership for just $9 today! Use code PODCAST to get 10% off for the life of your membership!

On today's episode, Brittany reveals a Sparknotes version of how she took an idea and launched a product with her "Crazy Sexy Healthy" journal. To buy a "Crazy Sexy Healthy" journal, click HERE To connect with Brittany on Tiktok, click HERE To connect with Brittany on Instagram, click HERE To shop CrazySexyHealthy, click HERE

Welcome to a BRAND NEW podcast for BJJ Mental Models Premium subscribers!  Going forward you'll need to be a BJJMM Premium subscriber to get this podcast, but we're giving you this first episode for free!We're proud to introduce "Less Impressed More Instructionals," a new premium podcast by Jake Luigi.  Jake is the mind behind Less Impressed More Involved, arguably the best analytical BJJ resource on YouTube.Once per month, Jake will give you his full recap on the instructionals he's been studying.  Think of this podcast like a Coles Notes or Spark Notes for Jiu-Jitsu instructionals.  Jake will explain the best new instructionals available, the key lessons they teach, and ultimately where he'd recommend them.  This podcast could potentially save you thousands of dollars, and hundreds of hours of study time.In this first episode, Jake talks about his studies into open guard.Instructionals referenced:John Danaher:New Wave Open Guard Volume 1New Wave Open Guard Volume 2Gordon Ryan:Thou Shall Not PassSystematically Attacking From Open Guard Supine PositionLachlan Giles (SubMeta):Open Guard RetentionLeg Drag RetentionWant more of this podcast?Sign up for BJJ Mental Models Premium and you'll get the Less Impressed More Instructionals podcast, PLUS all the other Premium perks we offer!  This includes 50+ hours of Jiu-Jitsu audio masterclasses, direct video coaching from our black belt review team, access to the internet's best BJJ community, and tons more perks and freebies.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more Less Impressed More Involved?Subscribe to Less Impressed More Involved on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJFollow Jake Luigi on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shorthairedjake/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

We start the show with a Spark Notes version, so to speak, of the Pentagon leaks. We raise some open questions as well. Then we dig into some other news from Joe and Hunter's trip to Ireland, more trans hysteria -- including more mainstream companies that are falling for this fad, and more in the opening. We have a great guest today: Sean Patrick Flanery. You might know him from The Boondock Saints and other movies and television, and he's the star of the new film Nefarious, which is a must-see. It's deeply Christian, but more importantly, it's entertaining.