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In this episode, we move beyond efficiency metrics and ask a more uncomfortable question: can technology truly replicate the human side of service? With insights from fine-dining professional Benjamin Yong, we explore emotional intelligence, service recovery, and the invisible labor that defines great hospitality.The future may include robots — but what must we protect to keep hospitality human?Music credit: "West in Africa" by John Bartmann is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

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AI is changing legal marketing faster than most law firms realize. In episode 617 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Conrad Saam, founder of Mockingbird, about what law firms need to understand as AI begins reshaping marketing, reporting, decision making, and the business of running a firm.  Conrad shares why AI may give smaller, more entrepreneurial law firms a new way to compete against larger firms with bigger budgets and more data. He explains how firms can use AI to build smarter internal systems, improve reporting, and rethink the tools they rely on every day.  The conversation also explores leadership under pressure through Conrad's volunteer work in ski patrol and search and rescue. From staying calm in high stress situations to debriefing after things go wrong, he shares practical lessons law firm owners can apply when managing clients, teams, campaigns, and business decisions.  If you are trying to understand what AI really means for law firm growth, legal marketing, and the future of small firms, this episode offers a grounded look at what is changing, what is overhyped, and what law firm owners should pay attention to next.  Listen to our previous episodes on Legal Marketing, AI & Smarter Law Firm Growth.  #603: Turn Expertise into Clients: Building Authority That AI Recognizes, with Karin Conroy Apple | Spotify | LTN  #584: How to Stay Human in the Age of AI Driven Law Firm Marketing, with Conroy Creative Apple | Spotify | LTN   #580: Smarter Law Firm Marketing: AI Tools That Actually Work, with FirmPilot Apple | Spotify | LTN  #577: Rethinking Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI, with Sam Harden Apple | Spotify | LTN   #550: Beyond Content: How AI is Changing Law Firm Marketing, with Gyi Tsakalakis and Conrad Saam Apple | Spotify | LTN  Apple | Spotify | LTN  Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.   Subscribe to Lawyerist Podcast: https://play.megaphone.fm/xrm0mqp4tqwi0ozntiu41g   Chapters / Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction  00:25 – Lawyer Mental Health and Well Being02:45 – Meet Legal Marketing Expert Conrad Saam03:35 – The Early Days of SEO for Lawyers04:00 – What Search and Rescue Teaches About Business06:40 – Why Law Firm Owners Struggle to Disconnect08:45 – Calm Leadership in Stressful Moments09:55 – How Leaders Shape Law Firm Culture12:05 – Using Checklists to Make Better Business Decisions13:00 – Preparing for Problems Before They Happen14:20 – Why Outcomes Don't Tell the Whole Story16:05 – The Value of Legal Marketing Content17:40 – AI and the Future of Legal Marketing18:25 – What ABA Tech Show Revealed About AI19:35 – Why Law Firms May Build Their Own AI Tools20:35 – Can AI Level the Playing Field for Small Firms?23:35 – Replacing Expensive Reporting Systems with AI26:25 – Why AI Rankings Can Be Misleading28:45 – Tactical Marketing for Law Firm Owners31:10 – Rethinking Leadership as a Law Firm CEO32:20 – Closing Thoughts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI is changing legal marketing faster than most law firms realize. In episode 617 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Conrad Saam, founder of Mockingbird, about what law firms need to understand as AI begins reshaping marketing, reporting, decision making, and the business of running a firm.  Conrad shares why AI may give smaller, more entrepreneurial law firms a new way to compete against larger firms with bigger budgets and more data. He explains how firms can use AI to build smarter internal systems, improve reporting, and rethink the tools they rely on every day.  The conversation also explores leadership under pressure through Conrad's volunteer work in ski patrol and search and rescue. From staying calm in high stress situations to debriefing after things go wrong, he shares practical lessons law firm owners can apply when managing clients, teams, campaigns, and business decisions.  If you are trying to understand what AI really means for law firm growth, legal marketing, and the future of small firms, this episode offers a grounded look at what is changing, what is overhyped, and what law firm owners should pay attention to next.  Listen to our previous episodes on Legal Marketing, AI & Smarter Law Firm Growth.  #603: Turn Expertise into Clients: Building Authority That AI Recognizes, with Karin Conroy Apple | Spotify | LTN  #584: How to Stay Human in the Age of AI Driven Law Firm Marketing, with Conroy Creative Apple | Spotify | LTN   #580: Smarter Law Firm Marketing: AI Tools That Actually Work, with FirmPilot Apple | Spotify | LTN  #577: Rethinking Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI, with Sam Harden Apple | Spotify | LTN   #550: Beyond Content: How AI is Changing Law Firm Marketing, with Gyi Tsakalakis and Conrad Saam Apple | Spotify | LTN  Apple | Spotify | LTN  Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.     Chapters / Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction  00:25 – Lawyer Mental Health and Well Being02:45 – Meet Legal Marketing Expert Conrad Saam03:35 – The Early Days of SEO for Lawyers04:00 – What Search and Rescue Teaches About Business06:40 – Why Law Firm Owners Struggle to Disconnect08:45 – Calm Leadership in Stressful Moments09:55 – How Leaders Shape Law Firm Culture12:05 – Using Checklists to Make Better Business Decisions13:00 – Preparing for Problems Before They Happen14:20 – Why Outcomes Don't Tell the Whole Story16:05 – The Value of Legal Marketing Content17:40 – AI and the Future of Legal Marketing18:25 – What ABA Tech Show Revealed About AI19:35 – Why Law Firms May Build Their Own AI Tools20:35 – Can AI Level the Playing Field for Small Firms?23:35 – Replacing Expensive Reporting Systems with AI26:25 – Why AI Rankings Can Be Misleading28:45 – Tactical Marketing for Law Firm Owners31:10 – Rethinking Leadership as a Law Firm CEO32:20 – Closing Thoughts 

In this deeply honest interview, Debra Silverman joins Emilio Ortiz on Just Tap In Podcast to explore what most astrologers aren't saying about this moment in human history. Debra explains that humanity is moving through a profound transition. With Uranus entering Gemini for the first time in 70 years and Pluto now in Aquarius, she describes this era as a radical restructuring of consciousness itself. Beyond astrology, this conversation dives into fear, vulnerability, and the emotional reality humanity keeps avoiding.What unfolds is both a warning and an invitation. Debra explains how humanity is splitting between those adapting to change and those overwhelmed by it, and why the difference comes down to self-awareness and emotional honesty. From AI becoming the new “electricity” to the collapse of outdated systems and identities, she describes a world being reborn in real time. At the center of it all is a simple truth: kindness, presence, and connection to the Earth are the anchors that will guide us through. This conversation explores the return of the feminine, the reinvention of the masculine, astrology as soul medicine, and the deeper purpose behind human experience. It's about learning how to stay human while everything changes.___________________PODCAST CHAPTERS00:00 – Debra Silverman Intro05:00 - Riding the Wave vs. Drowning in Change05:45 - Why Self-Awareness Determines Your Timeline08:07 - The Practice of Falling Apart10:08 - Radical Honesty, Vulnerability, Human Connection11:45 - Uranus in Gemini: The Biggest Shift in 70 Years13:04 - AI as the New “Electricity” (Historical Parallel)14:35 - Pluto in Aquarius & The Rise of a New World16:25 - The Human vs. AI Dilemma (Don't Lose Your Soul)17:43 - A Prayer for Humanity's Future19:24 - Earth Day Message20:01 - The Return of the Feminine Principle21:57 - The Collapse of the Old Patriarchal System26:10 - The Importance of Staying Connected to the Earth27:11 - America's Uranus Return & Global Upheaval29:45 - The Meaning of Radical Change in the U.S. & World31:38 - Old Systems Are Collapsing33:50 - Ancient Practices Returning to Guide Humanity34:07 - Legacy: What Will We Leave Behind?35:59 - How to Discover Your Soul Blueprint Through Astrology37:24 - What “Auspicious Times” Really Means39:19 - Astrology as Medicine for the Soul41:35 - The Illusion of Suffering & Life's Hidden Purpose42:41 - What Happens After We Leave This Life?44:12 - Is Life Already Written? Fate vs Free Will45:48 - Love, Triggers & Staying Conscious in Relationships47:49 - The New World Is Coming (Faster Than You Think)51:03 - Health, Longevity & Conscious Living52:58 - Breaking Free from Collective Conditioning54:00 - What Humanity Is Missing Right Now 55:40 - Conscious Relationships & Emotional Maturity58:04 - Returning to Nature & Living in Alignment59:10 - The Power of Stillness & Learning to Listen01:00:59 - Beyond the Mind: Entering Higher Consciousness01:02:44 - Healing Your Inner Child01:04:50 - Your Pain Has a Purpose01:05:55 - Message to the Next Generation___________________Guest: Debra Silverman, Astrologer✦ Website | https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/✦ FREE Astrological Compatibility Guide | https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/freepodcastgift/  ✦ Sign up to Debra's Level 1 Applied Astrology | https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/emiliolearnHost: Emilio Ortiz✦ IG | https://www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz/✦ Subscribe to Channel | https://www.youtube.com/EmilioOrtiz___________________© 2026 Emilio Ortiz. All rights reserved. Content from Just Tap In Podcast is protected under copyright law.Legal Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Just Tap In are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Emilio Ortiz or the Just Tap In Podcast. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

Leadership Podcast | Workplace Culture | Play at Work | Intelligent Optimism | Full Stack Human Book There is a question that most leaders are quietly asking but rarely say out loud: if I keep doing more, why does something still feel off? Not broken, not lazy, not wrong. Just stretched past the point where effort alone solves anything. This conversation sits right inside that tension. Two thinkers, two very different paths, and one shared conviction that the world has changed faster than the playbook we were handed, and that staying human is not a soft skill. It is the strategy. The Guests Tane Hunter grew up an outsider — a blonde-haired nerd in rural New Mexico, raised by a mathematician father and a counsellor mother, who found his footing on a mountain bike and then lost it again to a spinal injury that ended his national champion career. What followed was science, cancer research, sailing solo across the South Pacific, and eventually co-founding Future Crunch, a global platform built on intelligent optimism and the belief that the stories we tell about the world shape the world we build. Dara Simkin arrived in Australia by winning a camper van competition, fell in love with Melbourne, and built a career from the inside out: coaching, mental health workshops, a summer camp nobody came to, and then the insight that changed everything. Play is not a reward for finishing the work. It is how the work gets done well. She is the founder of Culture Hero and Australia's leading voice on play in the workplace, a late ADHD diagnosis lighting up everything she always knew about herself. Together, they wrote The Full Stack Human — a book for anyone who refuses to sacrifice their humanity for success.   What We Get Into The myth of discipline and resilience Dara reframes one of leadership's most overused words. It is not that high-achievers lack discipline or resilience. It is that they are operating beyond their capacity. When you are running on empty, no amount of grit closes the gap. The real question is not how hard you push but where your energy is going and whether you are getting any of it back. What it takes to rebuild when the thing you love is taken away Tane's spinal injury did not arrive as a single moment. It arrived slowly, until he could barely walk. He talks honestly about grief, misdiagnosis, and what happens when your identity is wrapped up in something your body can no longer do. His answer was not to power through. It was to go back to his first love: science. That decision changed everything that followed. The child void, success amnesia, and the addiction to achievement Dara introduces the concept of the child void — that liminal space between achievements where high-performers feel most lost. She and Tane explore how success amnesia keeps driven people from celebrating anything before chasing the next thing, and why the messy middle is not a problem to be solved but a fertile space to be inhabited. Comprehension, they argue, is what creates compassion. Why the most dangerous leadership strategy right now is control In a world moving this fast, risk aversion is itself a risk. Tane and Dara dismantle the lie that seriousness equals success and make the case for the yes-and leader — someone who creates conditions for their people to bring their real thinking, not their polished version of it. Psychological safety is not about being nice. It is about building cultures where people can say this is not working and feel safe doing it. Play is not the reward. It is the on-ramp. The most common mistake leaders make with culture is treating play as a treat you get after the real work. Dara makes a different case entirely. Play, in its truest form — curiosity, flexibility, permission to experiment — is what expands capacity. You cannot force a frazzled nervous system to rest. But you can give it an on-ramp. Recovery and rest are not the same thing, and knowing the difference might be the most practical leadership insight in this whole conversation. Quotes From the Conversation "It's not resilience or discipline. It's capacity. When we are up to our eyeballs, we have very little capacity to navigate our lives. Where is my energy going, and am I getting it back?" — Dara Simkin "Don't treat hope as a noun or a hashtag. Treat it as a verb. Create strong pathways, your people's ability to imagine solutions. And couple it with agency — the belief that those goals can actually be obtained." — Tane Hunter A Note From Kirsty What I keep thinking about after this conversation is how much we have confused being stretched with being strong. Tane and Dara gave me a different frame: that the most human thing a leader can do right now is not grind harder, but genuinely ask where their energy is going — and whether any of it is coming back. That is not softness. That is strategy. And if you have ever crashed on a holiday because your body finally got permission to stop, this one is for you. Links & Resources Mentioned The Full Stack Human — Book Website https://www.culturehero.co/full-stack-human-book Future Crunch Tane Hunter's platform exploring the frontiers of science, technology and intelligent optimism. futurecrunch.com | LinkedIn: Future Crunch Culture Hero Dara Simkin's workplace culture and play consultancy. culturehero.co | LinkedIn: Culture Hero Connect with Dara: Linkedin  Connect with Tane: LinkedIn This episode is brought to you by: Naturally Glutenfree Connect with Kirsty Gee:  LinkedIn |  Instagram | Website

In this powerful Part 1 conversation on Well, Hello Anxiety, Dr Jodi Richardson is joined by Melbourne-based guest Dara Simkin—founder of Culture Hero, co-author of Full Stack Human: The Mindset Upgrade You Need to Stay Human in a World Ruled by Technology, and Australia’s leading play-at-work specialist.Together, they unpack why so many of us feel overwhelmed, anxious, and “frazzled” in 2026—even when life on paper looks fine. Dara explores how our nervous system, shaped for survival in a very different world, is now constantly reacting to modern-day stressors like financial pressure, global uncertainty, and nonstop information overload.At the heart of this conversation is a surprising antidote: play. Dara explains why play isn’t something we “earn” after work, but a vital biological and emotional reset that helps regulate the nervous system, reduce cortisol-driven stress states, and bring us back into connection, presence, and adaptability. She also introduces the idea of “intelligent optimism,” “strategic hope,” and why curiosity and small, playful moments can shift how we experience daily life.Jodi and Dara also explore the tension between growth and fear, the subconscious drivers behind anxiety and achievement, and why we often mistake survival patterns for personality traits.This episode also introduces Dara’s work in organisations through Culture Hero and her research-backed approach to play, belonging, and adaptability.Dara Simkin is a Melbourne-based consultant, speaker, and author, originally from the US, and brings a deeply human, practical lens to navigating modern anxiety and change.

Show Highlights · Dr. James JC Cooley along with Co-Host Dr. Michael Mantell- renowned and esteemed mental health architect and prolific author have a sit-down conversation with Kim Downey – Physical Therapist, Physician Advocate, and Author. · Every time a doctor shares their story, another doctor feels less alone · Medicine is a life of sacrifice for the whole family · Stories of patient gratitude to their doctors · Upcoming physician retreat Summary: White Coats, Human Hearts: True Stories of Healing, Belonging, and the Courage to Stay Human in Medicine by Kim Downey is a collection of deeply personal narratives that illuminate the emotional realities of healthcare professionals striving to preserve their humanity within a demanding medical system. Building on themes from her earlier work, the book highlights stories of struggle—such as burnout, trauma, and moral injury—while also emphasizing resilience, connection, and the importance of compassion in medicine. Through these firsthand accounts, Downey underscores the need for belonging, empathy, and systemic change, offering a hopeful vision for a more humane healthcare culture that honors both patients and providers as whole people. Biography Kim Downey, founder of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, is a physical therapist, three-time cancer survivor, and fierce advocate for physician well-being. As an Ambassador for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, Clinician Burnout Foundation, and Community Ambassador for Medicine Forward, she brings deep insight into both the clinical and human sides of medicine. She amplifies the voices of doctors and patients, addressing challenges like burnout, moral injury, and loss of autonomy. Kim’s mission is to foster connection and advocacy for healthier doctors and a stronger healthcare system. Website https://standupfordoctors.org/ Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-downey-a9307b72/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575836827532 https://www.youtube.com/@StandupforDoctorsSupport the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Great Leaders Stay Human - Brainz Podcast with Maysoun RamadanIn this episode of the Brainz Magazine podcast, Maysoun Ramadan, Founder of Hedgehog in Dubai and a global voice with 20 years of Fortune 500 experience, joins us for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, grief, authenticity, and meaningful impact. With a background spanning healthcare, communications, public affairs, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, Maysoun shares the personal experiences that shaped her leadership journey, from navigating profound loss while stepping into senior roles to redefining success on her own terms while building a global career from Dubai. The conversation explores vulnerability, authentic leadership, and why inclusion must move beyond language to become something genuinely lived, measured, and felt. This is a powerful and deeply human episode for leaders, founders, and professionals who want to create impact with more awareness, courage, and connection.With podcast host Miceal O´KaneHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonya Thornburgh is an accomplished workplace leader with years of experience and a passion for leaving people, places and things better than she found them. Mike Petrusky asks Tonya about her career journey and why she believes continuous evolution, experimentation, and learning from failures are essential to long-term innovation and maintaining relevance in the workplace industry today. They explore how innovation in the built environment is less about adopting flashy new tools and more about deeply understanding human behavior, removing friction, and designing adaptable systems. As AI is transforming workplace strategy by enabling more personalized, intuitive, and data-driven experiences for employees, Tonya says that empathy and human experience should remain central to workplace innovation. Mike and Tonya agree that FM and workplace leaders should maintain curiosity, be open to continuous learning and nurture cross-functional relationships to stay relevant and effective, so they offer inspiration and encouragement to help you be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Tonya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-thornburgh-4440186/ Find out more about Eptura Flex/26 New York: https://eptura.com/discover-more/events/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

In episode 610 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser sits down with Karin Conroy to unpack why so many law firm websites fail to convert and why AI is making the problem worse.  Karin explains why copycat marketing has always been ineffective, and how the rise of AI generated content is accelerating a wave of sameness across legal websites. As tools make it easier than ever to produce content quickly, the firms that stand out are not the ones moving faster, they are the ones thinking more strategically about differentiation, trust, and positioning.  The conversation explores what actually matters on a modern law firm website, from messaging that resonates in seconds to branding that signals credibility to both humans and algorithms. Zack and Karin also break down where AI fits into a smart marketing strategy and where it quietly undermines it.  If your website looks good but is not bringing in clients, this episode will help you rethink what “working” really means.  Listen to our previous episodes on law firm marketing with Karin Conroy:    #603: Turn Expertise into Clients: Building Authority That AI Recognizes, with Karin Conroy Apple | Spotify | LTN  #584: How to Stay Human in the Age of AI-driven Law Firm Marketing, with Creative Conroy Apple | Spotify | LTN   #559: The Imitation Trap: Lessons from 15 Years of Top Law Firm Websites , with Conroy Creative Counsel (Sponsored) Apple | Spotify | LTN    #546: Unlock Law Firm Growth: AI marketing Secrets with Karin Conroy Apple | Spotify | LTN  Links from the episode:  https://www.conroycreativecounsel.com/lawyerist/ Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.  Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.    Chapters / Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction  02:00 – Meet Karin Conroy  03:45 – The Problem with Copycat Websites  06:00 – Why “Inspiration” Turns Into Sameness  08:30 – AI Slop Before AI  10:30 – If You Look the Same, You Compete on Price  12:30 – What Your Website Should Actually Do  14:30 – The 3 Second Rule  16:00 – Messaging That Makes Clients Feel Understood  18:30 – Stock Photos and Fake AI Images  21:00 – Using AI Without Killing Your Brand  24:00 – Why Most Bio Pages Fail  27:00 – What Clients Actually Care About  29:30 – Trust Signals That Matter  32:00 – Content Is Cheap, Expertise Is Not  35:00 – How to Stand Out in a Sea of Sameness  38:00 – The Only Shortcut That Works  41:00 – Closing Thoughts   

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Peter Whealy, author of Lead with AI. Stay Human.: How Modern Leaders Orchestrate Enterprise Value.About Peter WhealyPeter Whealy is the founder of Elevate Potential, a consultancy focused on helping organisations elevate human potential in the AI age. He was previously a Partner at EY and works globally with leaders navigating transformation.About Lead with AI. Stay Human.Lead with AI. Stay Human. is a practical guide for leaders navigating the rise of AI, showing how to combine technology with distinctly human capabilities to build trust, strengthen teams, and drive long-term value. 

Billable hours are in the past, human creativity gets its strongest case yet, and Paul explains what happens when ten AI agents start collaborating like a marketing team. Paul and Cathy tackle 16 real questions on career pivots into AI, the risks of over-reliance on productivity gains, enterprise training personalization, labor replacement pricing, whether AI actually reasons, and what leaders should do with the time AI is giving back. 00:00:00 — Intro 00:05:05 — How do you transition into AI without a coding background? 00:06:03 — What are the best AI skills to learn while job searching? 00:08:56 — Should consultants bill for time spent experimenting with AI? 00:11:44 — How do we make sure AI productivity isn't quietly weakening our thinking? 00:14:17 — What's the best reframe for creatives who see AI as a threat? 00:19:04 — How do you wrangle a Wild West AI free-for-all at your company? 00:20:45 — How do you personalize AI training at the enterprise level? 00:23:41 — How do you get legal stakeholders to enable AI adoption instead of blocking it? 00:28:06 — How will AI adoption pick up in traditional industries like manufacturing? 00:31:24 — Can companies behind on digitalisation leapfrog ahead with AI? 00:34:33 — Will AI companies eventually price based on the labor they replace? 00:37:55 — What is a swarm of agents and why does it matter? 00:43:34 — Do reasoning models actually reason or just predict the next word? 00:46:54 — Should AI companies be regulated to preserve diversity of thought? 00:49:34 — If AI can solve advanced math, why can't it solve technological unemployment? 00:52:40 — How do we make sure AI gives us time back instead of just more work? Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here This episode is brought to you by Google Cloud:  Google Cloud is the new way to the cloud, providing AI, infrastructure, developer, data, security, and collaboration tools built for today and tomorrow. Google Cloud offers a powerful, fully integrated and optimized AI stack with its own planet-scale infrastructure, custom-built chips, generative AI models and development platform, as well as AI-powered applications, to help organizations transform. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted technology partner. Learn more about Google Cloud here: https://cloud.google.com/   Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack Community LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy 

Get updates for my new book: https://Theperfectportfoliobook.com  -----  Brad Stulberg returns to The Long Term Investor to share a more grounded, more human definition of excellence—one rooted not in perfection or status, but in meaningful work, clear values, and deep satisfaction. This conversation is full of practical wisdom for anyone trying to do great work, stay focused in a distracted world, and build a life that feels both ambitious and fulfilling.   Listen now and learn: ► Why excellence is not the same as perfectionism, obsession, or winning at all costs ► How to build routines that raise the floor when life feels chaotic ► Why focus is harder than ever in the smartphone era—and what to do about it ► How AI can support excellence without replacing the deeply human parts of your craft   Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠)   Disclosure: This content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investment. The commentary in this "post" (including any related blog, podcasts, videos, and social media) reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints, and analyses of the Plancorp LLC employees providing such comments, and should not be regarded the views of Plancorp LLC. or its respective affiliates or as a description of advisory services provided by Plancorp LLC or performance returns of any Plancorp LLC client. References to any securities or digital assets, or performance data, are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Charts and graphs provided within are for informational purposes solely and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The content speaks only as of the date indicated. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects, and/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others. Please see disclosures here.

You're using AI to speed things up. But you’re always wondering…. does this still sound like me? Or am I just publishing the same generic content as everyone else? Trust is at an all-time low right now, and audiences are getting better at sniffing out the AI-generated stuff. But it’s not all bad news. Small businesses are still the most trusted institutions out there. You have a real advantage, if you stay human. In this episode, I'm sharing six practical ways to use AI with integrity, so you get all the time and energy benefits without losing your voice, your values, or your audience's trust. You'll learn: Why "rubbish in, rubbish out" is the most important AI principle you'll ever apply How to use external research in AI without accidentally publishing made-up statistics The overlooked goldmine sitting in your existing content (and how to feed it to your AI) A simple way to weave your real stories, opinions, and personality into AI-generated content How to build a checking skill that reviews your content against your brand before you hit publish The businesses that will cut through the noise aren't the ones handing everything over to AI. They're the ones using it to free up time and energy and then showing up more, connecting more, and sharing more of themselves. That's your edge. Want to see more of what I get up to when I’m not podcasting? Hang out with me on Instagram @yaelkeon Get my freebie: 80+ Fill in the Blank Email Ideas Get the FREE getting started course: Get Started with Email Marketing Shop The Email Marketing Superstore Join The Email Experience 1-1 Consulting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brain health is one of the most overlooked parts of women's wellness — and that needs to change. In this episode of HEAL with Kelly, I sit down with Emma Heming Willis and Helen Christoni, co-founders of Make Time Wellness, to talk about brain health, caregiving, and the early signs of cognitive change that are so often overlooked or explained away. We also dive into Emma's powerful book, The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path, which offers a deeply personal and practical guide for anyone navigating the caregiving path. Her reflections on love, resilience, and the invisible weight caregivers carry are both eye-opening and profoundly human. We explore how dementia can show up in unexpected ways, why women are disproportionately affected, and what happens when families are left without clear answers or guidance. Emma opens up about navigating her husband Bruce's diagnosis, learning how to speak honestly with her children, and what caregiving really looks like behind the scenes. Helen shares what led them to create Make Time Wellness — and why women's brain health has been missing from the wellness conversation for far too long. We also talk about emotional processing, burnout, community, and the power of making time for yourself in realistic, human ways. This is a conversation about listening sooner, advocating harder, and remembering that caring for your brain is not optional — it's foundational. Key Moments You'll Love ✨:

What if the most powerful technology we'll ever need is already within us?   In this episode of HEAL with Kelly, I'm joined by my good friend Gregg Braden—scientist, bestselling author, and a familiar face from the HEAL documentary—for a conversation that feels more important than ever.   Gregg joins me to explore themes from his latest book, Pure Human: The Hidden Truth of Our Divinity, Power, and Destiny, and to unpack what's really at stake as we move deeper into an age of artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and rapid technological change. Together, we explore how our biology, emotions, and intuition are not flaws at all, but expressions of an extraordinary intelligence already living within us.   We touch on epigenetics, the regenerative capacity of the brain and heart, the science of coherence, and a fascinating genetic mystery—including the role of human chromosome 2 and how it may be tied to our capacity for empathy, creativity, and higher consciousness. We also explore why creativity, imagination, healing, and love are not outdated traits—but essential expressions of our humanness.   We reflect on what we lost during the pandemic, why so many of us never had the space to grieve, and how honoring our biology may be the path back to resilience, meaning, and wholeness.   This isn't a conversation rooted in fear—it's a remembering. A reminder of who we are, what we're capable of, and what it truly means to stay human. Key Moments You'll Love ✨:

AI isn't just a tech conversation—it's a leadership conversation.In this episode, Jenni welcomes AI strategist Jackie Celske for a timely discussion on leading with wisdom, clarity, and conviction in a rapidly evolving digital world. As AI moves from novelty to necessity, leaders are faced with real questions: How do we reduce fear? How do we protect our culture? How do we ensure innovation makes us more human—not less?Jackie shares practical insights on AI training, governance, team readiness, and the widening talent gap—along with a powerful reminder that empathy, discernment, and emotional intelligence are still our greatest leadership assets.This episode will challenge you to think beyond cost-cutting and instead ask: How can we steward this technology in a way that strengthens people and builds thriving teams?Learn more about Jackie here.We need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we're available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

In episode 603 of Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser sits down with Karin Conroy to examine how AI is changing the rules of law firm marketing and what that means for lawyers who want to stand out for the right reasons.   Karin explains why expertise, not automation, is what rises to the top in an AI filtered world. As large language models reshape how potential clients search for answers, shortcuts like keyword stuffing and mass produced content are quickly losing their impact. What stands out instead is real authority built through credibility, third party validation, media appearances, and consistent messaging across platforms.  The conversation also challenges the idea that your website is your first impression. In today's landscape, visibility often starts elsewhere. Zack and Karin unpack how referral systems support a larger authority strategy and what it truly means to move from building, to stabilizing, to growing your marketing in a deliberate and sustainable way.  Listen to our previous episodes with Karin:   #559: The Imitation Trap: Lessons from 15 Years of Top Law Firm Websites , with Conroy Creative Counsel (Sponsored) Apple | Spotify | LTN   #546: Unlock Law Firm Growth: AI marketing Secrets with Karin Conroy Apple | Spotify | LTN   #584: How to Stay Human in the Age of AI-driven Law Firm Marketing, with Creative Conroy Apple | Spotify | LTN      Links from the episode:  https://conroycreativecounsel.com/    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.    Chapters / Timestamps:   00:00 – Meet Karin Conroy02:30 – AI, Agents & The Content Explosion04:15 – The M Dash as a Trust Tell07:00 – Why Google Isn't the Front Door Anymore09:00 – Knowledge Panels & Online Authority12:30 – You Can't Fake Expertise15:00 – Stop Chasing SEO Tricks17:30 – Authority Through Media & PR21:00 – Who Needs a Media Kit23:00 – Referrals Are a Marketing Strategy25:00 – Build Before You Scale28:00 – AI Rewards Real Experts32:30 – Closing Thoughts 

None of Your Goddamn BusinessJohn Morgan Salomon said something during our conversation that I haven't stopped thinking about. We were discussing encryption, privacy laws, the usual terrain — and he cut through all of it with five words: "It's none of your goddamn business."Not elegant. Not diplomatic. But exactly right.John has spent 30 years in information security. He's Swiss, lives in Spain, advises governments and startups, and uses his real name on social media despite spending his career thinking about privacy. When someone like that tells you he's worried, you should probably pay attention.The immediate concern is something called "Chat Control" — a proposed EU law that would mandate access to encrypted communications on your phone. It's failed twice. It's now in its third iteration. The Danish Information Commissioner is pushing it. Germany and Poland are resisting. The European Parliament is next.The justification is familiar: child abuse materials, terrorism, drug trafficking. These are the straw man arguments that appear every time someone wants to break encryption. And John walked me through the pattern: tragedy strikes, laws pass in the emotional fervor, and those laws never go away. The Patriot Act. RIPA in the UK. The Clipper Chip the FBI tried to push in the 1990s. Same playbook, different decade.Here's the rhetorical trap: "Do you support terrorism? Do you support child abuse?" There's only one acceptable answer. And once you give it, you've already conceded the frame. You're now arguing about implementation rather than principle.But the principle matters. John calls it the panopticon — the Victorian-era prison design where all cells face inward toward a central guard tower. No walls. Total visibility. The transparent citizen. If you can see what everyone is doing, you can spot evil early. That's the theory.The reality is different. Once you build the infrastructure to monitor everyone, the question becomes: who decides what "evil" looks like? Child pornographers, sure. Terrorists, obviously. But what about LGBTQ individuals in countries where their existence is criminalized? John told me about visiting Chile in 2006, where his gay neighbor could only hold his partner's hand inside a hidden bar. That was a democracy. It was also a place where being yourself was punishable by prison.The targets expand. They always do. Catholics in 1960s America. Migrants today. Anyone who thinks differently from whoever holds power at any given moment. These laws don't just catch criminals — they set precedents. And precedents outlive the people who set them.John made another point that landed hard: the privacy we've already lost probably isn't coming back. Supermarket loyalty cards. Surveillance cameras. Social media profiles. Cookie consent dialogs we click through without reading. That version of privacy is dead. But there's another kind — the kind that prevents all that ambient data from being weaponized against you as an individual. The kind that stops your encrypted messages from becoming evidence of thought crimes. That privacy still exists. For now.Technology won't save us. John was clear about that. Neither will it destroy us. Technology is just an element in a much larger equation that includes human nature, greed, apathy, and the willingness of citizens to actually engage. He sent emails to 40 Spanish members of European Parliament about Chat Control. One responded.That's the real problem. Not the law. Not the technology. The apathy.Republic comes from "res publica" — the thing of the people. Benjamin Franklin supposedly said it best: "A republic, if you can keep it." Keeping it requires attention. Requires understanding what's at stake. Requires saying, when necessary: this is none of your goddamn business.Stay curious. Stay Human. Subscribe to the podcast. And if you have thoughts, drop them in the comments — I actually read them.Marco CiappelliSubscribe to the Redefining Society and Technology podcast. Stay curious. Stay human.> https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7079849705156870144/Marco Ciappelli: https://www.marcociappelli.com/John Salomon Experienced, international information security leader. vCISO, board & startup advisor, strategist.https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsalomon/  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if joy isn't denial...but an act of rebellion? When the world feels heavy, choosing joy can feel naïve—or even irresponsible. But it's actually the very thing that keeps you going. In this opening episode of Joyosity in Practice, Jenn wrestles with a question many leaders are quietly carrying: Is it out of touch to talk about joy when things are this hard? After hearing firsthand fear and exhaustion from a close friend, Jenn reframes joy not as optimism or toxic positivity—but as a courageous, strategic act of resistance against burnout, dehumanization, and quiet self-abandonment. This episode lays the foundation for the series, introducing joy as a practice—one that shapes better leadership, healthier workplaces, and more sustainable lives. You'll hear why “just pushing through” stops working, the real cost of treating joy as optional, and how small, intentional practices can help leaders stay human when pressure is high and the stakes are real. Here's What's in the Episode: [02:40] Why joy isn't naïve—it's connected, constructive, and courageous [06:20] The three components of joy (and what joy is not) [07:30] The Joy Ratio: 35% joy, 10% toil, and the messy middle [08:45] The measurable outcomes of joy at work (productivity, collaboration, performance) [ 09:30] Why “just push through” works at first—and then quietly fails [11:55] How endurance without discernment becomes self-abandonment [12:15] The organizational cost of treating joy as optional [14:15] The personal cost: numbness, irritability, physical stress, and burnout [15:45] Why modeling self-neglect as success is harming leaders and teams [16:20] What it actually looks like to practice joy (small, intentional, repeatable) [20:30] The invitation: What if joy were strategic—for you? Key Takeaway When leaders treat joy as optional, they pay for it with burnout, bad decisions, and broken culture. Start small and reap big. About the Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her book Joyosity and the Joyosity Works Playbooks offer leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. jennwhitmer.com Jenn's Social https://www.instagram.com/jenn_whitmer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennwhitmer/ Resources & Links: Get Joyosity and the Joyosity Works Playbook Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) Joy isn't extra. Joy is how you thrive. This book gives leaders the tools to turn exhaustion into resilience and build cultures where work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. Joyosity Works Playbook: Practical Plays and Strategies for Joy at Work and Beyond is the official companion workbook to Joyosity to help you practice joy every day. Find links to purchase at https://jennwhitmer.com/books or you may even see it in the airport this month. Free 99: Joyosity Explorer Map → This map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart → Get crystal clear on what you want, what's in the way, and how to move forward with traction. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator → Stop guessing your type. In this 1:1 session, get clarity on your motivations and blind spots. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive → A one-day transformative experience to realign with your values and build a practical plan for joyful leadership. A Party for More: Bring Jenn & the Joy to Speak → Bring the spark (not just the spark notes!) to your whole team with contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who's ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity.

Send us a textWhat if the future of work depends less on technology and more on how much humanity we choose to preserve?This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we welcome Marshall Belcher, Principal Strategist and AI Innovation Lead for Strategic Customer Engagement at a global tech company, for a thoughtful and timely conversation on leadership, right relationship, and artificial intelligence.Marshall works at the forefront of artificial intelligence, supporting executive strategy and CEO-level engagements across some of the most influential organizations in Silicon Valley. With more than 30 years of experience across companies like Cisco, AT&T, and Prudential, he brings rare depth at the intersection of technology, leadership, and relationship intelligence.But what makes this conversation especially powerful is Marshall's commitment to service, care, and responsibility. We'll explore what it means to be in right relationship with technology as AI reshapes how we work, lead, and connect. Marshall shares why AI must be designed and implemented through intentional alliances, ethical frameworks, and human-centered systems that prioritize safety, dignity, and trust.As we continue our exploration of right relationship, Marshall reminds us that the question is not whether AI will shape our future but how intentionally and relationally we choose to shape AI.Together, we explore:AI as a tool to elevate human potential rather than replace itThe importance of training, governance, and culture when embedding AI into workplacesWhy relationship intelligence matters just as much as technical intelligenceLeadership approaches that preserve humanity in high-performance environmentsWhy right relationship requires putting service before metricsFriendship and genuine connection as strengths in leadershipThe risks of measuring success through individual performance aloneWhy AI must be approached with discernment, training, and humilityHow emotional intelligence and right relationships are essential for AI safety and alignmentWhat it means to design alliances with technology rather than emotional attachments*Disclaimer: What's discussed in this episode are Marshall's personal views and in no way represent Alphabet, Google.About Marshall:Marshall Belcher is a Principal Strategist and AI Innovation Lead for Strategic Customer Engagement at Google Cloud, where he drives executive AI strategy and supports CEO-level engagements for Alphabet's largest customers in Silicon Valley. He designs and delivers strategy sessions, consultative workshops, speaking engagements, and advanced AI demonstrations inside Google Cloud's flagship executive environment.He is a Wharton CTO Program graduate, holds a Master's in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from Full Sail University, and earned his B.S. in Microbiology & Cell Science from the University of Florida.Driven by a belief in AI's power to elevate human potential, Marshall is a lifelong learner who loves to run, eat well, and explore the world.https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbelcher/www.uplevelproductions.comhttps://www.instagram.com/uplevelproductions/https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplevelproductionscompanyhttps://www.facebook.com/uplevelproductionscompany

In this episode of The Yoga Inspiration Podcast, Kino MacGregor sits down with hospital chaplain, writer, and grief expert J.S. Park for a deeply grounding conversation about grief, presence, and what it means to live with an open heart in a world that can feel overwhelming. They explore why grief is not something to fix or overcome, but something to honor, carry, and let transform over time. Kino reflects on communal grief in the Ashtanga world after the loss of a spiritual teacher, and J.S. offers compassionate insight into why we reach for solutions, why closure can be a myth, and how grief changes shape rather than disappearing. Together they talk about treasured objects and rituals as anchors when words fail, the ways spirituality and community can either support or collapse under real-world suffering, and how spiritual practice must include our shared humanity and collective responsibility. J.S. also shares his path from atheism toward faith through witnessing love in community, and they unpack the tension between the teachings of Jesus and the harm done in the name of religion. This episode is for anyone holding loss, navigating a crisis of faith, feeling exhausted by "move on" culture, or looking for a spiritual practice that helps you show up with tenderness and integrity. Guest: J.S. Park is a hospital chaplain, writer, and grief educator. He is the author of As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve. Topics covered • Grief as something to honor, not solve • Why "closure" is not the goal and grief changes shape • Grieving the dream, not just the person • Treasured objects and ritual as grief anchors • When words fail and the role of art, music, and practice • Faith crises and spiritual seasons • From atheism to faith through love and community • Spiritual practice, justice, and resisting dehumanization • Boundaries, self care, and what actually sustains us • Mortality as an invitation to live more tenderly, now Resources As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve by J.S. Park Practice with Kino on Omstars Continue the conversation on the mat. Omstars is Kino's online yoga platform, offering thousands of classes, workshops, and in-depth courses designed to support a sustainable, lifelong practice. Members can explore teaching, philosophy, strength, mobility, and mindful movement from anywhere in the world. Share this episode with a teacher, studio owner, or mentor who would benefit from the conversation.

"If AI can write my essay in 30 seconds, why should I spend 30 minutes doing it myself?" I believe students asking this question deserve a thoughtful response ... or even better, an invitation to think critically about their own values and personal philosophy around artificial intelligence. In this episode, I'm offering some tools to help you facilitate these conversations with students, breaking down the neuroscience of why writing matters in ways AI can't replicate. We'll explore three core principles: 1) Writing is brain-building: When students write, they create neural pathways through neuroplasticity. Every time they struggle to find the right word or rewrite a sentence, they're strengthening cognitive infrastructure they'll use for life. When AI does the writing, those pathways never form. 2) Writing is thinking: Writing isn't just a way to show your thinking—it IS the thinking itself. The act of translating thoughts into words forces a level of clarity that thinking alone doesn't require. 3) Writing is uniquely human: Students are still discovering who they are as thinkers and writers. They haven't written enough to find their unique voice yet. When they default to AI, they skip the process of discovering their authentic perspective. I also address the question teachers hear constantly: "Why can adults use AI but students can't?" The answer lies in understanding the critical window of adolescent brain development and why students need to build these skills before they can effectively use AI as a tool. If you're looking for language to help students understand what they're losing when they default to AI—and a framework for teaching them why their thinking and voice matter—this episode is for you. Resources mentioned: "Stay Human: Protect Your Brain Power in an AI World" 3 lesson mini unit  https://shop.truthforteachers.com/products/ai-literacy-lessons-teaching-students-why-writing-and-thinking-matter

What if artificial intelligence isn't here to replace our humanity…but to force us to remember it? In today's conversation, I'm sitting down with Anne Brashier. She's an immersive storyteller, creative director, and creator of the "Carnival of Feelings," a grief-and-play experience that helps people literally play through their emotions instead of hiding from them. We explore what happens when our news feeds and algorithms pull us further apart, while our bodies and communities are begging to come back together. We talk about career pivots, ego death, regret, love, and why the next real economy won't be built on information; it'll be built on care, connection, and the courage to say, "Here's how I'm really doing."    

In this deeply human and tender episode of This Cosmic Life, I sit in sacred conversation with Svetlana, a luminous facilitator, celebrator, and lover of the human experience.This episode is a quiet initiation.We speak of grief not as something to fix, transcend, or rush through, but as a living teacher. A river. A force that strips us bare and invites us into a fuller, truer celebration of life.Svetlana shares the unimaginable loss of her mother and sister in a tragic accident, the near death experience that followed, and the way grief became an unexpected guide back into the body, back into community, and back into what it truly means to be human.Together we explore the intimate relationship between grief and joy, why celebration is not bypassing but presence, how grief makes us naked and why that nakedness is sacred, what it means to be witnessed in sorrow, why grief longs for community rather than isolation, and how collaboration and shared dreaming can become medicine.We also dive into Svetlana's work with Dragon Dreaming, a heart centered approach to collaboration rooted in Indigenous wisdom, where projects are tended like living beings and community becomes love in action.This conversation is for those who have loved deeply, lost deeply, and are learning how to stay. For those who feel the ache of grief alongside the longing for joy. For those who know that healing does not happen alone.This is an episode about slowing down, listening, celebrating what is here, and remembering that grief and joy live in the same body, the same heart, the same breath.About SvetlanaSvetlana is a facilitator, celebrator, and devoted student of the human experience. She is committed to exploring how humans can live, work, and dream together with honesty, compassion, and presence.Her work weaves compassionate communication, evolutionary astrology, family constellation therapy, evolutionary relating, circle facilitation, and Dragon Dreaming, a collaborative project design process rooted in Indigenous Australian wisdom and collective dreaming.Born in Moldova and shaped by a life of travel and cultural immersion, Svetlana considers herself a world citizen. Community, collaboration, communication, connection, and celebration form the core pillars of her life and work.In this season of her life, grief has become one of her greatest teachers. Through personal loss, near death experience, and profound transformation, she is devoted to normalizing grief as a shared human experience and creating spaces where people can be witnessed in both sorrow and joy.Svetlana facilitates individual and group family constellation sessions, grief and connection circles, Dragon Dreaming collaborations, and community based gatherings that invite people back into relationship with themselves and one another.At heart, she is a celebrator. One who believes that to truly celebrate life, we must make room for all of it. You can reach her at szabolotnaia@gmail.com or on Instagram, @zabolotnaia949. About the HostI'm Tara Samadhi, and it is my joy to welcome you into This Cosmic Life. I walk a path as a mystic, a spiritual friend, an oracle, and a lover of the sacred. My journey has been shaped by devotion and radical healing.This podcast weaves these threads not as concepts but as living practices. Through mantra, sound, and soul filled conversation, we remember that we are divine beings having a human experience.Here, nothing is outside of the sacred. We gather to explore the pathless path, the unfolding of transformation, devotion, and awakening. My prayer is that this space becomes a sanctuary where you feel seen, inspired, and invited to walk deeper into the truth of who you are.Website: https://tarasamadhi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarasamadhi/

In this episode, my guest is  Andrew Undem, founder of The Sure Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices HomeSale Realty in Baltimore, Maryland. With over $1 billion in career sales, Andrew brings sharp insights on leadership, influence, and AI adoption in modern real estate. Book and Podcast Recommendation:  Go-Giver by Bob Berg The Game Podcast by Alex Hormozi Guest: Andrew Undem Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undem/ Website: https://www.andrewundem.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@suregrouprealestate   Host: Rajeev Sajja Website: http://www.realestateaiflash.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsajja  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/fcamsajja  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedIn.com/in/rsajja    Resources:  AI Playbook - http://www.realestateaiflash.com  $10 off for Plaud AI Notetakers for Podcast listeners - https://realestateaiflash.com/partners/  Join our Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel - https://ig.me/j/AbZCJG37DqBPPtxi/ Subscribe to our weekly AI Newsletter: https://realestateai-flash.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Join the Real Estate AI Academy Wait list - https://realestateaiflash.com/academy   

How do we ever know what is enough – or feel like enough – in a world that pushes us to incessantly perform, perfect, collect, and earn?  The extraordinary duo Suleika Jaouad and Jon Batiste are here for one of the richest conversations we've had about art, love, ambition, spirituality, and what it takes to remain ourselves.  Together, we explore:  - The “beast” we all carry: fear, perfectionism, control, or ambition—and how facing it is the only way out;  - How we can all begin to alchemize our pain into creativity; and  - How to hold onto the integrity of art, beauty, and love in a world that's always searching for “more.”  This conversation will help you take a deep breath and finally feel like it's all enough – including you.  .  And check out our prior conversations we had with Suleika, the brilliant author of The Book of Alchemy: How to Stay Human; and How to Turn a Mistake into Magic.  About Jon Batiste:  Jon Batiste is a seven-time Grammy and Academy Award–winning artist whose music moves between jazz, soul, classical, and pop.  His ninth studio album, Big Money, was released on August 22nd, and is supported by a national headlining tour with more than 30 stops. Audiences also know Jon from his Oscar-winning score for his chart-topping album Beethoven Blues and the acclaimed documentary American Symphony, which celebrates his artistry, resilience, and love with his wife Suleika at the height of his creative powers.  About Suleika Jaouad: Suleika Jaouad is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoirs The Book of Alchemy and Between Two Kingdoms. She writes The Isolation Journals, the #1 Literature newsletter on Substack, and wrote the New York Times “Life, Interrupted” column. A three-time cancer survivor and visual artist, she appears with her husband Jon Batiste in the Oscar-nominated documentary American Symphony.

In episode 590 of Lawyerist Podcast, learn how practical, everyday AI can help lawyers work smarter—not harder. Zack Glaser sits down with Graydon Trusler, a practical AI specialist and longtime law-firm operations pro, to explore how attorneys can use “productive laziness” to eliminate repetitive tasks, streamline case management, and reclaim valuable time. Graydon shares real examples from his family law firm, including how custom AI assistants help review discovery, prep hearings, analyze documents, and even support lawyers in the courtroom. Together, they break down privacy concerns, adoption hurdles, and simple ways to start using AI without getting overwhelmed. Discover why AI isn't a distant future—it's a powerful tool lawyers can start using today to improve workflows, reduce stress, and deliver better results for clients.   Links from the episode:   LexpertAI     Listen to our previous episodes about Practical AI & Law Firm Efficiency:   Episode #562: Beyond ChatGPT: The AI Revolution Happening Inside Your Firm, with Charreau Bell — Apple | Spotify | LTN  Episode #565: Becoming the AI-Driven Leader, with Geoff Woods — Apple | Spotify | LTN  Episode #577: Rethinking Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI, with Sam Harden — Apple | Spotify | LTN  Episode #584: How to Stay Human in the Age of AI-Driven Law Firm Marketing, with Karin Conroy  — Apple | Spotify | LTN    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!  If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.  Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.    Chapters / Timestamps:   00:00 – Introduction  08:45 – Meet Graydon  11:10 – Practical AI in Law Firms  16:40 – Myths, Fears & Privacy  19:00 – Real AI Workflows  23:00 – Productive Laziness  31:00 – AI in the Courtroom  34:45 – Faster Discovery & SOPs  38:50 – Flat Fees & the Future  45:13 – Closing Thoughts 

In episode 590 of Lawyerist Podcast, learn how practical, everyday AI can help lawyers work smarter—not harder. Zack Glaser sits down with Graydon Trusler, a practical AI specialist and longtime law-firm operations pro, to explore how attorneys can use “productive laziness” to eliminate repetitive tasks, streamline case management, and reclaim valuable time. Graydon shares real examples from his family law firm, including how custom AI assistants help review discovery, prep hearings, analyze documents, and even support lawyers in the courtroom. Together, they break down privacy concerns, adoption hurdles, and simple ways to start using AI without getting overwhelmed. Discover why AI isn't a distant future—it's a powerful tool lawyers can start using today to improve workflows, reduce stress, and deliver better results for clients.   Links from the episode:   LexpertAI     Listen to our previous episodes about Practical AI & Law Firm Efficiency:   Episode #562: Beyond ChatGPT: The AI Revolution Happening Inside Your Firm, with Charreau Bell — Apple | Spotify | LTN  Episode #565: Becoming the AI-Driven Leader, with Geoff Woods — Apple | Spotify | LTN  Episode #577: Rethinking Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI, with Sam Harden — Apple | Spotify | LTN  Episode #584: How to Stay Human in the Age of AI-Driven Law Firm Marketing, with Karin Conroy  — Apple | Spotify | LTN    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!  If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.  Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.    Chapters / Timestamps:   00:00 – Introduction  08:45 – Meet Graydon  11:10 – Practical AI in Law Firms  16:40 – Myths, Fears & Privacy  19:00 – Real AI Workflows  23:00 – Productive Laziness  31:00 – AI in the Courtroom  34:45 – Faster Discovery & SOPs  38:50 – Flat Fees & the Future  45:13 – Closing Thoughts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fear, AI & Leadership: How to Stay Human in a Digital World The Truth About Executive Presence Episode 282 (Roz is based in Florida) In this coversation with Roz Usheroff we explore: how authenticity shapes executive presence why emotional intelligence matters more than polish how leaders can support people through AI-driven uncertainty the rise of “quiet cracking” and what it signals why psychological safety fuels innovation where charisma comes from and how it works the power of host behavior in building trust how leaders can read the room and adjust why embracing imperfections increases credibility how to seek useful feedback without creating defensiveness ----- About our guest Roz Usheroff: Roz is the founder of the Usherfoll Institute whose core mission is to help people discover and understand their unique talens and embrace their leadership capabilities that lead to both personal and corporate profitability. She is host of The Roz Usheroff Podcast that is designed for professionals who want to enhace their leadership presence, personal brand and career trajectory by developing executive presence. Learn more about Roz and her services at https://usheroff.com/ ----- Key Lessons from this conversation with Roz Usheroff: authenticity is the foundation of executive presence and differentiation emotional intelligence is more important than polish or perfection leaders must help people navigate fear, uncertainty and AI disruption psychological safety drives innovation and engagement charisma is not extroversion; it is the ability to connect and make people feel seen host behavior builds trust, approachability and stronger leadership presence leaders must read the room, adapt and adjust based on emotional cues perfection erodes connection; humanity strengthens credibility feedback must be sought strategically through third-party questions avoid being an “advice monster”; ask deeper questions before offering solutions ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We'll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.   Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He's fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.   Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://superiorpresentations.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills  

In this episode of the Pursuit of Love podcast, Darcy and Steve dive into the rising influence of AI and why so much of it still feels soulless compared to real human connection. They explore meditation, witness consciousness, and prayer as ways to stay grounded in a noisy world—sharing personal stories of unexpected answers and quiet moments of clarity.The conversation shifts into the emotional impact of the assassination of Charlie Kirk as discussed within the episode, reflecting on the cultural shock, the danger of celebrating violence, and the urgent need for civil, human-to-human dialogue. At its core, this episode reminds listeners to stay discerning, stay connected, and stay human.  

SFX makeup artist & creative influencer Aleena Averly joins me to discuss two films that portray dystopian futures against a backdrop of ecological collapse, Blade Runner 2049 and Elysium. We talk about how technology, AI, surveillance, inequality, and class oppression—but also pockets of heroism and sacrifice—are portrayed in both films, how the real world is racing alarmingly fast towards both futures, and why the fight to stay human in an increasingly inhuman world matters more than ever. Topics include:   • Class divides and structural oppression   • Immigrant scapegoating as a way to maintain class oppression   • "Are you a replicant?"   • AI, AI companions, and the illusion of "realness"   • The erosion of empathy, humanity, and authenticy   • Echoes of Philip K. Dick's ideas   • Outward rebellion vs. inner awakening   • Staying real and human in an increasingly unreal and inhuman world ⚠️ Spoilers: Blade Runner 2049, Elysium ✅ No Spoilers: All other works mentioned Find Aleena Averly: YouTube: @AleenaAverly https://www.youtube.com/@AleenaAverly Instagram: @aleena.averly https://www.instagram.com/aleena.averly/   Opening quote: From a 1979 interview w/ Philip K. Dick, edited for brevity and clarity, accessed via Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/PhilipK.DickRAWInterview Outro music: "Replicant Love" by Francesco Berta, licensed via AudioJungle  Read more about the real-life lessons of Blade Runner 2049 and the fiction of Philip K. Dick on PopMythology: • The Blade Runner 2049 Replicant's Guide to Being Human in an Inhuman World https://www.popmythology.com/blade-runner-replicant-guide-becoming-human/ • Be a Dick-Head: The Philip K. Dick Way of Spiritual-Political Resistance https://www.popmythology.com/philip-k-dick-way-of-political-resistance/  

In this solo episode, MaryLou explores what it means to lead ourselves in a world where technology, AI, and rapid change are shaping daily lives. Drawing a surprising historical parallel to the Salem Witch Trials, she examines what happens when societies experience massive upheaval, and why so many of us are feeling overwhelmed right now. MaryLou shares a personal story about losing her phone at the airport and the raw emotional reaction that followed. That moment sparks a deeper reflection on our dependence on devices, the tension between convenience and autonomy, and the importance of asking: How much of my life am I handing over without noticing? This conversation is a call back to agency, personal responsibility, and servant leadership. It's about recognizing when the collective hysteria (whether about AI, politics, or culture) has gone too far and choosing to step back into clear-eyed ownership of your choices, your attention, and your life. Key Topics: -What historical mass hysteria can teach us about today -The emotional grip our devices have on us -Why we struggle to cope with massive change -Leadership as the ability to say "enough" -How to think for yourself when everyone is reacting -The relationship between self-inquiry and service to others Three Questions to Reflect On: Where am I reacting instead of choosing? How do my habits shape the quality of my days? Who benefits when I remember to serve—not just consume? Resources Mentioned: The Crucible by Arthur Miller It's Not You, It's the Algorithm by MaryLou Kayser If this episode resonated, share it with someone who also thinks deeply about where we're headed. And if you'd like more conversations like this, make sure you're subscribed to the show. Get in Touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/ Instagram: @maryloukayser Website: https://maryloukayser.com 

In episode 587 of Lawyerist Podcast, discover how your firm can stay competitive, efficient, and future-ready by embracing artificial intelligence. Stephanie Everett talks with Jack Newton, CEO and founder of Clio, about how small firms can leverage AI to streamline workflows, make smarter decisions, and outpace slower-moving competitors.  Jack explains how Clio's new AI-powered platform, Clio Work, is transforming the way lawyers practice—by integrating intelligent automation directly into everyday tasks. Together, they explore what it means to become an “AI-native” law firm, how to balance innovation with ethics, and why small firms are uniquely positioned to lead the legal industry's next big shift.  Learn how to use AI as a force multiplier in your practice—and why adaptability, not size, will define tomorrow's most successful law firms.    Listen to our previous episodes about AI & Law Firm Growth:   Episode #584: “How to Stay Human in the Age of AI-Driven Law Firm Marketing, with Conroy Creative” Apple | Spotify | LTN   Episode #577: “Rethinking Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI, with Sam Harden” Apple | Spotify | LTN  Episode #565: “Becoming the AI Driven Leader, with Geoff Woods” Apple | Spotify | LTN   Episode #562: “Beyond ChatGPT: The AI Revolution Happening Inside Your Firm, with Charreau Bell” Apple | Spotify | LTN     Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!    If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.    Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.    Chapters / Timestamps:   0:00 – Introduction & ClioCon Recap  2:00 – Growth Stages of Small Firms  5:10 – Clio for Enterprise Explained  7:45 – Why Small Firms Have the Advantage  10:30 – How AI Is Changing Legal Work  13:15 – Making AI Adoption Effortless  16:00 – Trust, Data & the Hallucination Problem  20:00 – Building the AI-Native Law Firm  22:30 – Staying Competitive in the Age of Change  24:40 – Closing Thoughts   

In episode 587 of Lawyerist Podcast, discover how your firm can stay competitive, efficient, and future-ready by embracing artificial intelligence. Stephanie Everett talks with Jack Newton, CEO and founder of Clio, about how small firms can leverage AI to streamline workflows, make smarter decisions, and outpace slower-moving competitors.  Jack explains how Clio's new AI-powered platform, Clio Work, is transforming the way lawyers practice—by integrating intelligent automation directly into everyday tasks. Together, they explore what it means to become an “AI-native” law firm, how to balance innovation with ethics, and why small firms are uniquely positioned to lead the legal industry's next big shift.  Learn how to use AI as a force multiplier in your practice—and why adaptability, not size, will define tomorrow's most successful law firms.    Listen to our previous episodes about AI & Law Firm Growth:   Episode #584: “How to Stay Human in the Age of AI-Driven Law Firm Marketing, with Conroy Creative” Apple | Spotify | LTN   Episode #577: “Rethinking Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI, with Sam Harden” Apple | Spotify | LTN  Episode #565: “Becoming the AI Driven Leader, with Geoff Woods” Apple | Spotify | LTN   Episode #562: “Beyond ChatGPT: The AI Revolution Happening Inside Your Firm, with Charreau Bell” Apple | Spotify | LTN     Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!    If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.    Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.    Chapters / Timestamps:   0:00 – Introduction & ClioCon Recap  2:00 – Growth Stages of Small Firms  5:10 – Clio for Enterprise Explained  7:45 – Why Small Firms Have the Advantage  10:30 – How AI Is Changing Legal Work  13:15 – Making AI Adoption Effortless  16:00 – Trust, Data & the Hallucination Problem  20:00 – Building the AI-Native Law Firm  22:30 – Staying Competitive in the Age of Change  24:40 – Closing Thoughts    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several weeks ago, Paul dissected the good and the bad of Artificial Intelligence (AI) from the tech side on Spirit Gym with tech consultant/UX researcher Rachel Miles.A huge question remained unanswered after that conversation: How do we retain our humanity amid the avalanche of AI tech?Venture capitalist, entrepreneur and first-time author Jeff Burninhgam embraces the answer to that very question in his book, The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI.Jeff explains why the presence of AI is an important reminder to embrace our humanity and how the beauty in life is not trying to achieve perfection but to relish in its messiness and imperfection this week on Spirit Gym.Read the first chapter of Jeff's book on his website. Learn more about Jeff on social media via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, TikTok and Substack.Timestamps8:01 From traveling the Ganges River to running for governor in Utah.19:07 One blessing in disguise with AI: Reminding us of our humanity.23:04 Disruption, reflection, transformation and evolution.29:46 AI as a human crucible.36:12 “No amount of education saves anyone from the Hero's Journey.”45:00 In the presence of AI, we will need to learn how to fight to stay in human relationships.51:51 “As our machines become more intelligent, our work as humans is to become wiser.”1:04:52 The beauty of life is in the mess, the work and the process.1:12:45 “We are human beings, not human doings.”1:27:15 The origin of most existential pain in our lives.1:35:48 Emptiness.1:43:39 Social media: The baby AI.ResourcesThe Silicon SlopesPaul's Living 4D podcast on Lucifer-Christ-AhrimanFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK InstituteCHEK Academy We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Host Steve Cuss and Clarissa Moll explore what it means to live “human-sized” — not too big, not too small — in our relationships with others, ourselves, and God. Through personal stories and honest reflection, they unpack how anxiety distorts reality, driving us to dominate or shrink back, and how spiritual practices help us return to balance. Learn how to recognize reactivity, practice discernment, and stay grounded in God's presence, even in moments of stress or conflict. Steve and Clarissa help listeners move toward emotional health, self-awareness, and spiritual growth in everyday life. Episode Resources: Steve Cuss's book Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs  Anne Lamott's book Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life (“crappy first draft”) Biblical References: Luke 19:1–10 (ESV) Zacchaeus and Jesus 1 Kings 19 (ESV) Elijah Flees Jezebel  More From Clarissa Moll: Clarissa Moll's The Bulletin podcast Explore Clarissa Moll's website Read Clarissa Moll's substack Sign up for Steve's Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter New Candles, Advent Prayers, and Journals: https://www.stevecusswords.com/ Join Steve at an upcoming intensive:  Capable Life Intensives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Here's an SEO-rich snippet for the AI and human connection episode:In this episode, Fiona explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping human interaction and why small business owners need to be more intentional than ever about creating genuine connections. She shares research-backed insights on the mental health benefits of daily social interactions and practical strategies for fostering real relationships in an increasingly digital world.You'll learn:• How AI is reducing face-to-face interactions and what this means for mental health and longevity• Research showing that brief daily conversations can increase survival likelihood by up to 50%• Why the top use of AI being therapy and companionship should concern business owners• How to audit your business for genuine human connection opportunities• Creative ideas for bringing people together through your business (reading groups, skill-sharing sessions, pop-up collaborations)• Why retail spaces need regular events and experiences to combat automated checkout culture• How to start small with connection-building activities that don't require huge time or budget investments• The business benefits of becoming a community connector in your industry• Why human connection is becoming your competitive advantage in an AI-driven worldEssential listening for entrepreneurs who want to build meaningful relationships while leveraging technology responsibly.A massive thank you to our sponsor and our fave AI tool, Poppy AI. Use FIONA at checkout for a discount Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:How to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️ GET MORE TIME BACK with our fave AI tool that has saved us HOURS. Use Poppy AI and code FIONA for a discount ⭐️ Get your 2026 small business marketing, brand and AI systems sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Build your personal brand and do something incredible for your small business with your own book. Learn how to land a publishing deal, write your book, launch and market it in our How to Get Your Book Published course and coaching program, kicking off soon. Need some inspiration and tips today? Check out our new book, Business to Brand: Moving from transaction to transformation now. Get started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuff Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. Ever wanted to write your own book and build your brand authority or start your own podcast to connect with and grow your audience? Check out our How to Start a Podcast Course or How to Get Your Book Published Course at our courses page. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

BONUS - The Retail Razor: Blade to Greatness Season 2 TrailerRetail Executive Leadership & Coaching Insights for the AI EraWelcome to a special cross-release of the Season 2 trailer for The Retail Razor: Blade to Greatness — the podcast where retail leaders sharpen their edge. Hosted by Ricardo Belmar & Casey Golden, this series explores the essential skills & qualities every retail executive needs to lead boldly, stay sharp, & stay human in the AI era.In Season 1, we uncovered the fundamentals of great leadership:how intrinsic motivation and autonomy unlock innovationwhy positivity is fuel, not fluffrethinking hiring, career development, & investing in peopleSeason 2 takes it further with new retail executives & coaching experts—to share actionable insights on:Building resilient & adaptable leadership culturesLeading through disruption & transformation in the AI eraPractical coaching strategies for executives & C-suite leadersIf you're a retail leader, this season will help you sharpen your leadership blade & lead with clarity. Subscribe to The Retail Razor: Blade to Greatness show in your favorite podcast player!New episodes drop starting tomorrow!

In episode 584 of Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser sits down with longtime legal marketing expert Karin Conroy of Conroy Creative Counsel to talk about the evolution of law firm marketing in the age of artificial intelligence.  Karin explains why lawyers shouldn't fear AI, but should learn to use it strategically. From the “Iron Man vs. Terminator” analogy to practical steps for improving your firm's marketing funnel, she shares how attorneys can blend technology and human insight to build trust, attract the right clients, and stay ahead of the curve.  They also dig into how AI is reshaping SEO, the importance of authenticity, and why marketing fundamentals still matter more than ever.  Links from this episode:  Conroy Creative Counsel  The AI Marketing Cookbook for Lawyers  Listen to our previous episodes with Karin:  #559: The Imitation Trap: Lessons from 15 Years of Top Law Firm Websites , with Conroy Creative Counsel (Sponsored) Apple | Spotify | LTN  #546: Unlock Law Firm Growth: AI marketing Secrets with Karin Conroy Apple | Spotify | LTN  Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!    If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.    Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.  Chapters / Timestamps:  0:00 – The evolution of law firm marketing 3:50 – AI's rise and the Iron Man vs. Terminator analogy 9:50 – Understanding your marketing funnel 12:00 – Why referrals are marketing 17:00 – Finding weak points in your strategy 21:00 – Adding AI without losing the human touch 25:30 – How AI is changing SEO and “Search Everywhere Optimization” 37:40 – The value of authenticity and human connection 

In episode 584 of Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser sits down with longtime legal marketing expert Karin Conroy of Conroy Creative Counsel to talk about the evolution of law firm marketing in the age of artificial intelligence.  Karin explains why lawyers shouldn't fear AI, but should learn to use it strategically. From the “Iron Man vs. Terminator” analogy to practical steps for improving your firm's marketing funnel, she shares how attorneys can blend technology and human insight to build trust, attract the right clients, and stay ahead of the curve.  They also dig into how AI is reshaping SEO, the importance of authenticity, and why marketing fundamentals still matter more than ever.  Links from this episode:  Conroy Creative Counsel  The AI Marketing Cookbook for Lawyers  Listen to our previous episodes with Karin:  #559: The Imitation Trap: Lessons from 15 Years of Top Law Firm Websites , with Conroy Creative Counsel (Sponsored) Apple | Spotify | LTN  #546: Unlock Law Firm Growth: AI marketing Secrets with Karin Conroy Apple | Spotify | LTN  Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!    If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.    Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.  Chapters / Timestamps:  0:00 – The evolution of law firm marketing 3:50 – AI's rise and the Iron Man vs. Terminator analogy 9:50 – Understanding your marketing funnel 12:00 – Why referrals are marketing 17:00 – Finding weak points in your strategy 21:00 – Adding AI without losing the human touch 25:30 – How AI is changing SEO and “Search Everywhere Optimization” 37:40 – The value of authenticity and human connection  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin our journey through the book of Luke today with the moment Jesus is inaugurated into public life and ministry. His baptism and his temptation in the wilderness are an intentional and purposed preparation. We explore the battle for Jesus' mind and his fight to stay human and the profound comfort it brings us in our own moments of weakness and the battles we fight in our own minds. This message is from our Sunday morning service on October 5th, 2025.We meet at The Simon (957 Main St., Louisville, CO 80027) on Sunday mornings at 10am.Connect with us:kindredchurch.co@kindredchurch.cofacebook.com/kindredchurch.co

On this episode of the Mastery Unleashed Podcast, host Christie Ruffino dives deep into the evolving world of AI-powered marketing with UX design expert and digital strategist Ginny Delaitre. Ginny shares her journey from architecture student to mobile app developer and now founder of VDS Digital Agency, where she helps entrepreneurs blend human-centered branding with smart AI tools.The conversation centers around how to use AI—especially AI agents—ethically and effectively without sacrificing your brand's authenticity. Ginny unpacks the power of UX marketing, a user-experience-first approach to content and brand strategy. She explains why “content without strategy is just noise,” and how to automate smartly while staying deeply connected to your audience.Listeners will learn how to:Avoid “clickbait” automation trapsUse custom GPTs and AI agents for blog creation, email management, and social schedulingImplement the “human in the loop” model to keep messaging aligned and humanLeverage AI as a tool—not a crutch—for intentional, brand-driven marketing ABOUT GINNYVirginie "Ginny" Delaitre is an award-winning marketer and the founder of UX Marketing, a groundbreaking methodology that combines user experience (UX) with modern marketing. As the Founder and CEO of VDS Digital Agency and the UX Marketing Institute (UXMI), she is setting new standards for how brands integrate the user journey into their marketing strategies. GET GINNY'S GENEROUS GIFTUX Marketing Action PlanACCESS THIS GIFT AND MANY MORE LINKS SHARED ON THE SHOWhttps://vdsdigitalagency.com/https://linkedin.com/in/virginiedelaitrehttps://instagram.com/vdsdigitalagency ABOUT OUR SHOWMastery Unleashed is a podcast for success-driven women who want to empower their thoughts, design their dream businesses, and build beautiful lives that are aligned with their destinies—hosted by Bestselling Author and Business Strategist Christie Ruffino.Each episode features today's top influencers and entrepreneurs on the rise as they share empowering stories and ninja tips meant to become the FUEL that will ignite a positive change in YOUR life and the lives of others.ABOUT OUR FREE GIFT VAULT GET THIS GIFT AND MANY MORE HERE: https://masteryunleashedpodcast.com/gift-signup/

In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains sits down with David Ebner, founder of Content Workshop and author of "A Content Marketing Story." Together, they dive deep into the power of storytelling for brands, especially in a world increasingly dominated by AI-generated content. David shares his journey from an MFA in creative writing to agency founder, highlighting how classic storytelling techniques breathe life into business content—even for "boring" brands. The conversation covers why emotion trumps logic in B2B sales, aligning brand stories with real customer pain points, and how AI is changing (but not replacing) creative content. They also explore building trust, the need for strong brand values, and practical frameworks for developing compelling narratives that make both customers and investors take notice.Key Takeaways00:00 Evolving Content Strategies and Trust04:50 Founding Content Workshop: Storytelling Essentials09:00 Evolving Beyond Early Success11:55 "Post-COVID Digital Shift"12:57 Emotional Connection in Marketing16:21 "Helping, Not Selling"20:53 "AI Refines Quality Content Production"22:57 Glossary's Impact on Content Traffic28:51 Hybrid Content Creation Process31:54 "Prioritizing Quality Over AI Automation"35:28 "Customer-Centric Corporate Values"36:14 "Opinionate Only on Relevant Issues"40:39 "Value Through Personal Engagement"44:31 "Building Trust for Long-Term Value"47:10 Faceless Case Studies Boost Relatability51:22 Story-Driven Business StrategiesTweetable QuotesRethinking Corporate Values: "And your values really should be derived from again, the people you're helping. That's really where your value should come from." — David Ebner "giving away value is the best way that you can kind of build that trust with the audience, influence having your brand influence the relationship with your target audience." — David Ebner Viral Topic: Why "Sticky" Audiences Matter"Sticky is just a business term for trust. Having a sticky audience. Sticky client base is valuable, extremely valuable." — David Ebner The Power of Storytelling in SaaS: "Telling great stories builds more trust than a security badge and closes faster than a limited time offer pop up." — Jeff Mains The Real Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI: "The difference maker isn't volume. I mean, there's plenty of that slop out there. It's voice."— Jeff Mains Digital Accessibility is Profitable: "digital accessibility isn't just ethical, it's profitable." — Jeff Mains SaaS Leadership LessonsStorytelling is StrategyWeave classic narrative elements into your brand to forge stronger connections and lasting differentiation.Know Your Audience DeeplyBuild and update personas regularly, because markets and customer priorities change.Emotion Precedes Logic in Every SaleNo matter the industry, purchase motivation starts with emotion—lead with empathy.Stay Human in the Age of AIUse AI to enhance productivity, but protect and amplify your unique voice.Brand Trust Is a Long GameInvest in evergreen content and consistent value, even if ROI isn't immediate—it pays dividends in loyalty.Tested Values Define Your BrandValues are...

Use AI, Stay Human with Alastair McDermott (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 148) AI is changing how expert-service professionals work, but it does not change what clients ultimately value. In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray welcomes consultant, strategist, and author Alastair McDermott to discuss his book Use A.I. Stay […]

Our U.S. Media & Entertainment Analyst Benjamin Swinburne discusses how GenAI is transforming content creation, distribution and also raising some serious ethical questions. Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Ben Swinburne, Morgan Stanley's U.S. Media and Entertainment Analyst. Today – GenAI is poised to shake up the entertainment business. It's Wednesday, July 23, at 10am in New York.It's never been easier to create art for anyone – with a little help from GenerativeAI. You can transform photos of yourself or loved ones in the style of a popular Japanese movie studio or any era of visual art to your liking. You can create a short movie by simply typing in a few prompts. Even I can speak to youin several different languages. I can ask about the weather:Hvordan er været i dag?Wie ist das wetter heute?आज मौसम कैसा है? In the media and entertainment industry, GenAI is expected to bring about a seismic shift in how content is made and consumed. A recent production used AI to de-age actors and recreate the likeness of a deceased performer—cutting what used to take hundreds of VFX artists a year to just a few months with a small team. There are many other examples of how GenAI is revolutionizing how stories are told, from scriptwriting and editing to visual effects and dubbing. In music, GenAI is helping music labels identify emerging talent and generate new compositions. GenAI can even create songs using the voices of long-gone artists – potentially extending revenue far beyond an artist's lifetime. GenAI-driven tools have the potential to reduce TV and film production costs by 10–30 percent, with animation and post-production among the biggest savings opportunities. GenAI could also transform how content reaches audiences. Recommendation engines can become even more predictive, using behavioral data to serve up exactly what listeners want—sometimes before we know what we want. And there's more studios can achieve in post production. GenAI can already dub content in multiple languages, even syncing mouth movements to match the new dialogue. This makes global distribution faster, cheaper, and more culturally relevant. With better engagement comes better monetization. Platforms will use GenAI to introduce new pricing tiers, targeted advertising, and personalized superfan content that taps into niche audiences willing to pay more. But all this innovation brings up profound ethical concerns. First, there's the issue of consent and copyright. Can GenAI tools legally use an actor's name, likeness or voice? Then there's the question of authorship. If an AI writes a script or composes a song, who owns the rights? The creator or the GenAI model? Labor unions are understandably worried. In 2023, AI was a major sticking point in negotiations between Hollywood studios and writers' and actors' guilds. The fear? That AI could replace human jobs or devalue creative work. There are also legal battles. Multiple lawsuits are underway over whether AI models trained on copyrighted material without permission violate intellectual property laws. The outcomes of these cases could reshape the entire industry. But here's a big question no one can ignore: Will audiences care if content is AI-generated? Some consumers are fascinated by AI-created music or visuals, while others crave the emotional depth and authenticity that comes from human storytelling. Made-by-humans could become a premium label in itself. Now, despite GenAI's rapid rise, not every corner of entertainment is vulnerable. Live sports, concerts, and theater remain largely insulated from AI disruption. These experiences thrive on real-time emotion, unpredictability, and human connection—things AI can't replicate. In an AI-saturated world, the value of live events and sports rights will rise, favoring owners of sports rights and live platforms. So where do we go from here? By and large, we're entering an era where storytelling is no longer limited by budget or geography. GenAI is lowering the barriers to entry, expanding the creative class, and reshaping the economics of media. The winners in this new landscape will likely be companies that can scale—platforms with massive user bases, deep data pools, and the engineering talent to integrate GenAI seamlessly. But there's also room for agile newcomers who can innovate faster than the incumbents and disrupt the disrupters. No doubt, as the tools get better, the questions get harder. And that's where the real story begins. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.

419. How to Stay Human with Suleika Jaouad Artist and New York Times bestselling author, Suleika Jaouad, returns to discuss the importance of creative processes for staying human.  -The surprising ways attachment theory shapes our creative expression and self-worth. -Challenges artists face when promoting their work—and how Glennon and Suleika resist the public pressures. -A simple yet powerful journaling practice to unlock self-connection and creative clarity. Suleika Jaouad is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Between Two Kingdoms. She wrote the Emmy Award-winning New York Times column and video series “Life, Interrupted,” and she is also the subject, along with husband Jon Batiste, of the Oscar-nominated documentary American Symphony.  A visual artist, her large-scale watercolors are the focus of several upcoming exhibitions. She is also the creator of the Isolation Journals, a weekly newsletter and global community and her latest book, The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life, is available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a deeply personal episode. But it's also a very public episode, as what we're talking about has been all over the news and social media. Today I'm addressing what's going on in LA right now.  As the son of immigrants, this isn't theoretical for me, but I'm not pretending to have all the answers. I want to help us ask better questions, because when we ask better questions, we hear better stories. And when we hear better stories, we become better humans.  This isn't a hot take, and I'm not pushing an agenda. I truly believe that curiosity is more powerful than certainty. And proximity is more powerful than politics. . . . . . Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9 . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com  Let's keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . ACORNS: Head to ⁠acornsearly.com/carlos⁠ or download the Acorns Early app to help your kids grow their money skills today. AQUATRU: Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier! Visit aquatru.com and use the code CARLOS at checkout. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices