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Codie Sanchez is an entrepreneur, investor and author. How do you make your business work for you instead of constantly working for your business? Stepping back is often mistaken for putting in less effort, but what if your company could operate better with less dependence on you? How do you build a business that runs smoothly without your constant involvement, and what steps can you take to make that possible? Expect to learn the truth about getting rich, why most business owners need to step back rather than dive in more, how to get the most out of your staff, whether you will be able to trust AI to run your business or not, why suffering feels so productive, how to relinquish control of your business for the best outcomes and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ Timestamps: (00:00) The Biggest Lie About Getting Rich (02:45) Should You Start Your Own Business? (05:37) Why Codie Turned Down Richard Branson (07:35) When Responsibility Is Really Just Ego (08:44) The Evolution Every Business Owner Goes Through (15:45) How to Get the Best From Your Staff (19:49) When Does an Owner Know to Relinquish Control? (28:40) Is AI Important for Small Businesses? (37:42) The Secret to Finding Great Employees (41:59) The Biggest Hiring Mistakes to Avoid (43:24) The Best Questions to Ask Candidates (56:53) How Does Slowing Down Affect Your Identity? (01:05:50) How to Approach the Hard Conversations (01:08:21) The Jobs Founders Need to Stop Doing (01:11:31) Are Pricing Problems Really Confidence Problems? (01:18:01) When Should Founders Start Paying Themselves More? (01:27:56) How to Move Into an Owner Role (01:31:26) What's Next for Codie? Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠ Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RESOURCES- I drop episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Make sure to drop a “follow” wherever you are listening so you can be notified when a new episode drops AND to be able to download an episode and listen to it without Wi-Fi connection!CONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comHave you ever realized how often you look outside of yourself for the answers to your biggest questions? In this episode, I'm sharing the practice that helped me stop outsourcing my power and reconnect with my own inner knowing, higher self, and divine guidance. I open up about how Soul Writing became a private ritual I used during some of the hardest seasons of my life, and how it began influencing my relationships, business, health, and major decisions in ways I never expected.I also share what happened when I started teaching this practice to other people, including skeptics, and why that ultimately led to the creation of Soul Writing Out Loud. We talk about self-trust, spiritual connection, shame, guilt, vulnerability, and what it can look like to turn the hardest parts of your story into growth. My hope is that this conversation reminds you that you do not have to hand your power away. You can learn to listen more deeply, ask better questions, and reconnect with the guidance that already lives within you.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Why we outsource our power(1:01) Remembering your divine connection(2:04) Why we look outside ourselves for answers(3:09) The Soul Writing practice(4:15) How Soul Writing changed my real life(5:34) Can this practice be taught?(6:51) What happened when skeptics tried it(7:47) Introducing Soul Writing Out Loud(9:25) Turning shame into alchemy(11:05) Casting, trust, and integrity(11:34) Stepping into a new journey(12:05) From physical healing to higher power

Danielle and Val have survived the challenges and made it to the grand finale of the inaugural season of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro! Are they happy with the results???? Our celebrity professional dancer (Danielle) and celebrity podcaster (Val) break down the grueling 3-day prep time for the finalists, which should’ve held some weight when evaluating the results. And Val lets us in on a backstage secret about how the DWTS contestants unknowingly control the entire season before even stepping foot in the ballroom.Plus, Selena and Adam’s jive feels like a croissant without its chocolate, and Danielle and Val might be too hungry to host, on a finale episode of Stepping on Toes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes the feelings we cannot explain directly become easier to recognize when we meet them inside someone else's story. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Swati sits down with Nigerian American author and physician Nneka Oluoha to explore how fiction can create a safer reflective space for conversations around mental health, emotional struggle, family relationships and healing. Nneka shares how her upcoming novel, Live for Me, Nkem, explores depression, motherhood, marriage, cultural expectations and the struggles people can carry quietly behind closed doors. Rather than announcing everything a character is experiencing, she uses story, behavior and perspective to allow readers to gradually understand what is happening. The conversation explores why people sometimes remain silent when they are struggling, what happens when we recognize ourselves in fictional characters, and how stories can give us language for emotions we have never been able to describe. Nneka also speaks candidly about the emotional weight of writing difficult material. While writing from the perspectives of children affected by a parent's mental health struggles, she found some sections especially difficult. Her response was not to force the work, but to pace herself, walk, spend time in nature, lean on supportive relationships and sometimes put the manuscript away until she could return with greater clarity. Importantly, Nneka emphasizes that fiction is not a clinical textbook or a substitute for professional mental health support. Characters make mistakes, hold false beliefs and take actions that should not automatically be treated as real-world guidance. About Nneka Oluoha: Nneka Oluoha is a Nigerian American writer and physician. She completed medical school in Nigeria before moving to the United States, where she completed an internal medicine residency and now works as a hospitalist. Her writing is influenced by her Igbo heritage and an interest in family dynamics, identity, cultural expectations and the silent battles people carry. Her novel Live for Me, Nkem explores depression, marriage, motherhood, family expectations and hidden emotional struggles, and is scheduled for publication by Koehler Books on September 9, 2026. Key Takeaways: Fiction can create emotional distance that makes difficult experiences easier to explore. Recognizing yourself in a character can give language to feelings you have struggled to name. Human beings are complicated, and powerful characters rarely fit neatly into "good" or "bad." Silence may come from pain, fear, unreadiness or not feeling safe enough to revisit an experience. Stories can encourage reflection without becoming instructions for how someone should manage their mental health. Emotionally demanding creative work sometimes requires rest rather than more pressure. Walking, nature, supportive relationships and intentional breaks helped Nneka reconnect with her writing. Stepping away is not always giving up. Sometimes distance is what allows clarity to return. Chapters: 03:03 Why stories can help us approach difficult emotions 04:49 The power of fiction in mental health conversations 06:28 Writing complex characters without reducing them to good or bad 08:10 What can sit underneath emotional silence 09:40 Writing what a character isn't ready to say 11:28 When readers recognize themselves in a character 13:21 Can fiction give us language for difficult feelings? 15:27 Fiction as reflection, not a replacement for care 17:20 How readers responded to Live for Me, Nkem 19:14 The emotional cost of writing heavy material 21:50 Why stepping away can help writers move forward 23:39 Where to find Nneka and her book Connect With Nneka: Nneka Oluoha's official website Nneka Oluoha on Goodreads Instagram as @nneka.oluoha. Her book is available for pre-order ahead of its September 9 release.   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. 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“Constantly proving yourself is a privilege.” – Danielle Milner Welcome to episode 240 of The CUInsight Experience podcast with your hosts, Randy Smith, co-founder of CUInsight.com, and Jill Nowacki, co-founder, president and CEO of Zealyst.This episode is sponsored by Trellance. Trellance is a leading technology partner for credit unions, delivering innovative technology solutions to help credit unions achieve more. With a comprehensive suite of analytics, cloud and talent solutions, the Trellance team ensures credit unions increase efficiency, manage risk, and improve member experience. Learn more here!In this 2026 season, Jill and I will have conversations centered around leadership, credit unions, and living our best lives. We will have some of the most respected leaders from around credit unions who we are grateful to call friends join us in the discussion from time to time too.For this episode, we are thrilled to bring on Danielle Milner, CEO of First Responders Credit Union in Boston, to help us discuss the concept of opportunity. Listen in as Danielle reflects on her first year as CEO, including the unexpected lessons that came from moving across the country and stepping into a leadership role at an organization with such a strong history and identity. She shares how her team and board welcomed her almost immediately and how a family emergency shortly after her arrival showed her just how much care and connection existed within the organization even after just a small amount of time.From there, we talk about the importance of authenticity when deciding who we want to work with and how experience can make it easier to recognize when a relationship simply isn't the right fit. We also explore the expectations leaders carry into new roles and the surprising ways that those expectations can change once we're in the seat.A big part of our conversation is centered on Danielle's “notebook” of ideas and the discipline required to decide which ones deserve action. We discuss why saying no can create opportunity, how leaders can communicate priorities more clearly, and why inviting people to challenge our ideas can create authentic ownership rather than just compliance.Danielle enthusiastically explains why growing other leaders is her favorite part of leadership, while we talk about how curiosity, trust, and even a willingness to “poke holes” can help teams make better decisions. We also take a close look at developing talent via stretch assignments, recognizing strengths we may not initially see in people, and building leadership teams that complement our own weaknesses.Finally, as we get close to the end of our conversation, we look ahead at the credit union movement and the need to focus less on tools like AI and more on the outcomes that such tools are supposed to create. For Danielle, relevance starts with understanding who we serve and why it matters, and we finally do wrap up with a thought for anyone pursuing a leadership role: sometimes, the right opportunity isn't just about finding the right seat but is rather about finding the right home for that seat! Enjoy our conversation with Danielle Milner! Find the full show notes on cuinsight.com.Connect with Danielle:Danielle Milner, CEO of First Responders Credit Unionfirstresponderscu.org Danielle: Muck RackFirst Responders Credit Union: LinkedIn | Facebook | InstagramSubscribe on: Apple Podcasts and SpotifyBooks mentioned on The CUInsight Experience podcast: Book ListShow notes from this episode:Sponsor: TrellanceShout-out: Danielle's momShout-out: Danielle's boardShout-out: HumanideiShout-out: NACUSOShout-out: Greg MichligShout-out: Navy Federal Credit UnionStory mentioned: “The Emperor's New Clothes” by Hans Christian AndersenShout-out: Jill's colleague SierraShout-out: Microsoft ExcelShout-out: Mike WilsonShout-out: Members 1st Federal Credit UnionShout-out: Becky SmithShout-out: APG Federal Credit UnionShout-out: MD/DC Credit Union AssociationPrevious guests mentioned in this episode: Mark Zook (#230); Tracie Kenyon (#12, CUInsight Network episode #64, & #209); Lauren Culp (#39, #115, & #211)In This Episode:[2:05] - Hear how Danielle discovered that supportive relationships helped her overcome doubts about becoming a C.E.O.[5:37] - It's important for leaders to recognize when saying no creates better opportunities than automatically accepting them.[6:21] - Authenticity helps leaders determine which professional relationships are truly compatible and trustworthy.[9:45] - Stepping into a new leadership role requires authenticity while recognizing the need to also constantly prove yourself.[12:50] - Hear how ownership taught Jill to trust herself while embracing the responsibility of setting her own expectations.[15:55] - Danielle sees opportunity in prioritizing people over an endless workload.[18:46] - Effective leaders need to carefully prioritize ideas according to their available resources and timing.[19:33] - Danielle reflects on having learned that clearly communicating priorities helps her team distinguish future possibilities from immediate action.[22:04] - Danielle touches upon how she uses constructive feedback to make individual ideas stronger.[24:15] - We talk about how leaders can turn constructive criticism into stronger ideas by encouraging people to identify solutions rather than just problems.[26:11] - Great leaders create curiosity, develop others, and use honest conversations to help people grow.[28:51] - It's important for credit unions to embrace imagination to create change.[30:55] - Effective leaders recognize their weaknesses, build trust, and surround themselves with complementary strengths.[33:42] - Learn how giving people new opportunities can reveal untapped strengths and expand their potential.[36:20] - Hear how stretch assignments provide valuable development opportunities, especially within smaller credit unions.[37:28] - Credit unions need to prioritize member relevance over technology when shaping their strategies.[40:27] - AI should support member-focused strategies rather than becoming the strategy itself.[43:57] - Danielle offers invaluable advice: trust that the right professional “home” will find you rather than obsessing over a specific position.Send us Fan Mail

Another month, another batch of questions pulled straight from the Instagram audience. This one runs the full range, from how to build a bro split around daily cardio, to the zone 2 discourse currently making the rounds, to a couple of surprisingly good questions from Bryan's nine year old. We take each one in turn and give the honest answer rather than the tidy one.A lot of this episode lives in the nuance. How to read research when you do not have a science background and whether reviews are the better use of your time, whether an 80/20 commitment can really get you to 95% of your muscle gain potential and why the way you define that 80/20 changes the answer, and Aaron's transparent take on TRT after being on it for a while, including what he would do differently if he could start over. Bryan revisits the one arm training experiment and what it actually proved, and we get into practical troubleshooting for the classic wake up after two to three hours sleep problem.Covered in this episodeBuilding a 5 to 7 day bro split that still fits daily cardio for healthManaging beat up legs when cardio stacks on top of lower daysThe Dr. Mike T. Nelson zone 2 discourse and where it actually holds upWhy hard lifting already lives close to zone 2 for a lot of peopleReading primary research versus research reviews as an enthusiastPicking one or two reviewers and knowing your actual goal for readingWhy "more research is needed" is the most common and most frustrating conclusionWhether an 80/20 effort can reach 95% of your muscle gain potentialThe difference between 80% every day and 100% for 80% of the timeHow a 9 year old should train abs, and the minimum to get jacked at pubertyStepping back evenly on reverse lunges, and whether it is worth thinking aboutTraining through pregnancy, autoregulation, and taking advantage of a good dayAaron's honest TRT regrets and what he would do differently starting overWhy buying less TRT content and finding one trusted person beats the noiseWhat the one arm training experiment proved and what comes nextTroubleshooting the wake up after two to three hours, starting with caffeineFood and water timing before bed, and breathing tools to fall back asleepWhat we are currently enjoying and excited aboutTimestamps00:00:00 - Intro and updates00:06:00 - Programming a bro split around daily cardio for health00:14:00 - Dr. Mike T. Nelson and the zone 2 discourse00:22:00 - Reading research versus research reviews as an enthusiast00:29:00 - Can 80/20 get you to 95% of your muscle gain potential00:34:00 - Bryson's questions: training abs and getting jacked at puberty00:38:00 - Stepping back evenly on reverse lunges00:40:00 - Training through pregnancy00:44:00 - Any regrets about starting TRT00:50:00 - The one arm training experiment, and what's next00:54:00 - Waking up after two to three hours and can't fall back asleep00:58:00 - What are you currently enjoying or excited about Training hard, but don't look like it? Aaron closes that gap ⬇️https://coach.strakernutritionco.com/bioParagon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media  ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST

Strap on your leather jackets, hop on a motorcycle, and head back to Rydell High! This week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, we are diving headfirst into the misunderstood, wildly entertaining 1982 cult sequel: Grease 2.Stepping out of Randal Kleiser's shadow, original choreographer Patricia Birch made her feature film directorial debut, bringing a fresh, campy perspective to the halls of Rydell. We share our personal viewing experiences, analyze the chemistry between exchange student Michael Carrington (Maxwell Caulfield) and Pink Lady leader Stephanie Zinone (Michelle Pfeiffer), and examine how the film altered the trajectories of its stars' careers.We also break down the history behind iconic tracks like "Cool Rider," explore the 1950s-inspired sex-ed classroom scene that left a generation of kids bewildered, and put our knowledge to the test with a special edition of our trivia game, Risky Quizness!Does this sequel deserve a reevaluation, or is it strictly a guilty pleasure? Join us as we put Grease 2 to our official Rewatchability and Nostalgia Meter.In this episode, we unpack:The Director's Chair: How choreographer Patricia Birch took the reins for her feature directorial debut.Star Power: Looking at how Michelle Pfeiffer's career skyrocketed while Maxwell Caulfield navigated the aftermath of the sequel.Musical Highlights: Deconstructing fan-favorite numbers, diminishing song quality in the second half, and the cultural phenomenon of "Cool Rider."Behind-the-Scenes Lore: The challenges faced during filming, casting choices that felt forced, and the real-world instructional films that inspired the reproduction song.Risky Quizness: A high-stakes trivia challenge testing our knowledge of Rydell High lore!Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Grease 2 (1982)02:03 – Synopsis & Setting the Stage at Rydell High02:43 – First Impressions & Childhood Viewing Experiences05:56 – Lead Character Chemistry & Casting Critiques09:28 – TRIVIA: A Round of Risky Quizness (Grease 2 Edition)17:28 – Cast Analysis: Michelle Pfeiffer vs. Maxwell Caulfield Career Impacts24:38 – Iconic Scenes, Costumes, & The Infamous Reproduction Sequence25:20 – Behind-the-Scenes Filming Challenges & Production Realities38:18 – Favorite Scenes, Musical Numbers, & Song Quality43:05 – Character Development & Musical Breakdown56:12 – The Nostalgia Meter: Our Final Rewatchability RatingResources & LinksOfficial Website: 80s Flick FlashbackConnect with the Show: Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Instagram to share your defense of Grease 2!Support the Podcast: If you love looking back at 80s cult classics, leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help other retro movie fans discover the show!

How do you know when helping your child becomes enabling?In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Alisa Whyte and parenting confidence coach Randi Crawford dive into one of the biggest parenting challenges of our time: learning when to step back.They explore why parents often rescue out of fear, how communication builds trust, why allowing children to solve problems creates confidence, and how many parents unintentionally make themselves the center of their children's decision-making.What We DiscussThis episode offers a strategic roadmap for fostering true independence while strengthening family bonds:Helping vs. Enabling: Recognizing the subtle shift where parental support hinders personal growth.Overcoming Fear-Based Rescuing: Why allowing natural consequences to play out creates long-term resilience.The "Empty Nest" Transition: How parents can rediscover their own purpose, identity, and fulfillment after raising children.Parenting Adult Children: Navigating the evolution from daily manager to trusted mentor and advisor.Whether you're raising toddlers, teenagers, or young adults—or simply leading people in business or life—this episode is a masterclass on leadership, trust, resilience, and letting go with confidence.Connect with Randi CrawfordOfficial Website: Randi Crawford CoachingInstagram: @randicrawfordcoachingTikTok: @randicrawfordcoaching"Stepping back isn't walking away; it's giving your children the space to discover who they are when they overcome life's obstacles on their own."Music licensed through Soundstripe.Code: 8J0TXWFGAF3BRFWCSend us Fan MailReady to turn your message into a profitable speaking career? Join Dr. Karim Ellis for a FREE live masterclass and discover the proven strategies to get booked, increase your influence, and build a speaking business that creates lasting impact and income. Reserve your seat today: https://thegpsspeakersacademy.com/freeclassSupport the show

Anika sat down with George Khachatryan to explore the evolving landscape of AI-driven marketing, personalization, and the massive trust gap currently sitting between brands and consumers. The conversation revealed a counterintuitive truth: while 93% of marketing leaders believe AI helps them understand their customers, only 53% of consumers agree. George's unique journey—from earning a PhD in mathematics at Cornell and building an early ed-tech AI company to founding OfferFit and navigating its $325M acquisition by Braze—offered a practical look at how reinforcement learning and predictive data science are permanently replacing the manual grind of traditional A/B testing. In This Episode How a background in mathematics and early intelligent tutoring systems laid the groundwork for complex AI architectures. Stepping away from specialized tech to learn foundational company building through management consulting and operational transformations. Moving beyond rigid "Next Best Action" rules to autonomous reinforcement learning agents that experiment at the individual customer level. The strategic decision behind merging OfferFit with Braze in a $325M deal and why deep data science and engineering alignment matters. Why hidden bots, lack of transparency, and mismatched brand expectations are eroding consumer confidence. Blending predictive machine learning models (for timing and offers) with LLM agentic copy generation for maximum impact. Why students and early-career marketers must embrace AI literacy to stay competitive in a rapidly shifting job market. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: The math, the $325M exit, and the AI trust gap 02:00 From Cornell mathematics and early ed-tech to management consulting 04:18 The limitations of traditional "Next Best Action" and the birth of reinforcement learning 09:22 Real-world personalization: How brands like Yum Brands optimize customer engagement 12:39 The acquisition journey: Why OfferFit chose to integrate with Braze 16:53 The 93% vs. 53% problem: Why consumers feel misunderstood by brands 20:41 Hybrid AI systems: Stitching together LLM copywriting and statistical decisioning 23:33 The personal cost of a "Sydney is just a bot" moment: The importance of transparency 28:32 The reality of enterprise caution vs. consumer expectations 29:56 Agentic commerce and the future of bot-to-bot interactions 34:39 Managing negotiation bots and complex consumer retention scenarios 37:25 Generational divides: Gen Z's dual relationship with AI adoption and career anxiety 40:59 Lessons for founders: Aligning philosophical visions before a merger 43:35 Final thoughts: Embracing the historic and fascinating shift in marketing technology Key Insights & Takeaways Insight 1: Personalization Requires True One-to-One Experimentation Traditional marketing relies on segmenting audiences and applying rigid, rule-based logic. True optimization requires reinforcement learning agents that operate at the individual customer level, autonomously testing variables like messaging, timing, and offers to discover what drives incremental engagement. Insight 2: The Danger of Hidden Bots and Broken Trust Consumers do not mind interacting with AI or automated tools, but they expect transparency. When a brand masks an AI agent as a human—and fails to take responsibility for its actions—it creates a deep sense of betrayal that permanently damages customer loyalty. Insight 3: The Power of Hybrid AI Infrastructure The most effective marketing systems do not rely on a single flavor of AI. Combining statistical reinforcement learning (to determine when and what to communicate) with LLM agentic text generation (to personalize how it is phrased) yields performance lifts of over 100%. Insight 4: Shared Vision is the Anchor of Any Successful Acquisition For founders navigating a potential exit, technical integration is only half the battle. Long-term success relies on frank, open discussions about philosophical alignment, shared visions, and mutual risk mitigation before signing a deal. Insight 5: Enterprise Caution vs. Consumer Speed While marketers are often bogged down by internal alignment and slow decision-making processes, consumers are interacting with cutting-edge AI tools daily. Brands that fail to bridge this expectation gap risk becoming obsolete. Resources & Links Mentioned Braze 2026 Global Customer Engagement Review OfferFit Yum Brands & Home Security (Client case studies discussed in the episode) About George Khachatryan George Khachatryan is a mathematician, entrepreneur, and executive leader serving as the Head of OfferFit by Braze. Holding a PhD in mathematics from Cornell University, George previously co-founded the ed-tech pioneer Reasoning Mind and worked as an associate partner at McKinsey. He co-founded OfferFit, an AI decisioning engine that utilizes reinforcement learning to automate marketing experimentation, culminating in its acquisition by Braze in 2025 for $325 million. Connect with George LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-khachatryan/ Website: https://www.braze.com/ Like the show? Leave us a rating or review: https://lovethepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Follow the Show: https://followthepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Send a Message: https://podcastfeedback.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Check out our Website: https://www.yourbrandamplified.comSpeak to my Delphi Clone: https://www.delphi.ai/amplifywithanika Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stepping in for your usual Scoutcast line-up this week are FPL Chai (former world no. 2), the 2025/26 FPL winner Erik Ibsen (The FPL Study), and DefCon expert Tom Hadley! They'll be discussing their FPL seasons so far and their early transfer plans ahead of GW2. RATE YOUR TEAM FREE

We’re at the Final Four of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro and though it’s the opportunity of a lifetime for these dancers, there’s no one less jealous of the competitors than Val Chmerkovskiy. With the stakes at an all-time high, Val and Danielle break down the remaining contenders and evaluate the unique moves they each bring to the dance floor. Val shares his veteran DWTS opinion and has some harsh truths about what it really takes to land the gig. Plus, we dive into AJ’s bulletproof choreography, we hear why Allen's routine fell flat and we discover the exact moment that cost one contestant a spot in the finale, right here on an intense Stepping on Toes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about borders, trade wars, and belligerence.We also discuss Trump's tariffs, inflation, and nationalism.Recommended Book: Vulture Capitalism by Grace BlakeleyTranscriptThe US and Canada share the longest international border in the world, totaling more than 5,500 miles, or nearly 8,900 km. The specific details of this border have changed over the decades, but the current delineation was largely in place following the San Juan Islands water arbitration of 1872, which brought a 12-year joint military standoff between the US and Great Britain, known as the Pig War, to an end, and fed into a 1908 legal framework that relied on modern mapping of the entire frontier, which led to the precise cartography of the current international border between the US and Canada.Since then, after some issues with gold rush-era land rights were figured out in Alaska, and some treaties were signed regarding the disarmament of the Great Lakes, things have been pretty calm along this massive border. Trade hasn't always been the most efficient and free—the early 20th century in particular was pretty fraught in this regard, as Anti-Americanism raged through Canada. That led to a dismissal of a proposed lowering of trade barriers by the Canadian Liberal government in 1911, anti-American sentiment flogged by the Conservatives, who rode their slogan, “No truck or trade with the Yankees,” to a Canadian nationalism-powered victory.After the US entered WWI and the Allies tallied a victory, though, the US and Canada exchanged their first ambassadors, Warren Harding became the first US President to make an official visit the confederated Canada, visiting Vancouver in 1923, and things between these two countries were looking pretty good until 1930, when the US passed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, which was a protectionist trade act that, among other things, raised tariffs on incoming Canadian goods in order to protect competing American business interests; making the local offerings artificially more competitive than the stuff coming in from Canada, basically.The Canadian government hit back with their own higher tariffs and shifted more of their trade to other Commonwealth nations, which led to a decrease in trade between the US and Canada of about 75%; and this was happening during the Great Depression, which is why that Act was enacted, the US government was hoping to bolster their own economy, but instead of helping, it furthered those economic difficulties, because of that drop in trade and international custom—Smoot-Hawley is generally considered to have been an incredibly bad economic move, and US President Hoover signed it against the advice of senior economists, because it seemed politically expedient, US businesses were clamoring for advantages because they thought it would help them, but instead it worsened the Great Depression, and this Act is now taught as a cautionary example of why protectionist trade policies, while appealing in a nationalist sense, tend to be pretty bad, almost always, economically.US-Canadian relations improved a bit in the WWII-era, and into the early decades of the Cold War. By the late-1960s, the US had become Canada's largest export market, and that's why Nixon's 1971 decision to enact a 10% tariff on all imports, including those from Canada, hit the Canadian economy so hard. Overall US-Canadian relations soured during Nixon's time in the White House, in part because the Canadian government pivoted toward Europe, rather than kowtowing to the US' economic demands, and Nixon's belligerence in the face of that pivot didn't help matters.When US President Carter stepped into office, however, things improved for a while, and though there were serious bouts of stagflation in both nations through his time in the White House, American investment in Canada increased, and relations continued to be friendly leading into the 1990s, at which point the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA was signed, in 1994. NAFTA created a common market in North America, between the US, Canada, and Mexico, and that meant the $19 trillion or so in trade between the 470 million people or so living in North America by 2014, would be entirely or almost entirely without barriers, no tariffs or very small, focused tariffs.Though imperfect by many measures, NAFTA is generally considered to have been a major success, at least in terms of raw economic productivity in North America. And in 2020, is was replaced by the USMCA, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which is often called NAFTA 2.0, which is in many ways just a modernization of NAFTA that updates many of the earlier provisions and focuses more on digital trade and intellectual property than its precursor.In July of 2026, however, the US government announced that it would not be renewing the USMCA, after Canada asked the US and Mexico to renew it for another 16 years. The pact remains in effect until it expires in 2036, though it can also be renegotiated or replaced before that. The US Trump administration pointed at rising trade deficits between the US and both Mexico and Canada as the rationale for not renewing it, and at loopholes in the agreement that allowed other nations, like China, to send car components to Mexico and then essentially get Chinese vehicles into North American markets, benefitting from the agreement despite not being a signatory of it.What I'd like to talk about today is a new trade scuffle between the US and Canadian governments, and what it might mean for the two nations in the coming years if said scuffle becomes a more persistent trade war.—In July of 2026, US President Trump threatened to invoke a provision of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, that Act from 1930, the Great Depression, which was previously unused, to impose additional tariffs on Canada, despite the continued existence of the USMCA trade agreement.Stepping back a bit, in his second administration, Trump has unilaterally imposed all kinds of tariffs on pretty much everybody, arguing that those tariffs would bring in more money and thus allow him to lower taxes on the wealthy and on businesses while still bringing in enough to reduce the federal deficit. This claim wasn't backed by economists and the deficit has continued to increase at a record rate under his administration, but he's continued to try this approach and make these claims, regardless.The Supreme Court eventually stepped in to limit Trump's ability to impose tariffs in early 2026, saying that the Presidency doesn't have the power to create a bunch of tariffs and impose them on everyone, even when he points at the International Emergency Economic Powers Act as justification. That halting of Trump's tariffs seem to have helped temper inflation in the US a bit, but now Trump is now taking another approach to try to accomplish the same, invoking this 1930, Great Depression-era act to try to give himself broad tariff-applying powers, once more, despite that Supreme Court decision.As I mentioned in the intro, the application of Smoot-Hawley tariffs worsened the Great Depression, as the US applied all these tariffs on foreign goods to try to give its own industries an advantage, and that led to counter-tariffs from most of its targets. Within a few years, the people behind those tariffs were booted from office, and the bad taste it left in the US government's mouth is part of what led to the wave of trade liberalization that happened post-WWII—everyone was done with the heavily tariffed trade environment because it kind of sucked for everyone, so free trade was the name of the game for decades.Now at the time, even though the tariffs had a net-negative impact on the US, they didn't exactly crush the US because international trade only made up about 10% of the US economy back then. Today, about 25-27% of US GDP relies on international trade. So still not a majority by any means, and the global average is about 63%, so the US is more capable of undertaking this sort of trade barrier strategy than many other nations, but that's still a pretty substantial chunk of economic activity in the US that's impacted by such efforts.This declaration by Trump that he would be using this old Tariff act to apply new tariffs on Canadian goods arrived after trade negotiations between the US and Canada fell apart, reportedly mere minutes before a deadline, with both sides claiming to the press that the other side attempted to make a last-minute change that was untenable.After Trump announced that additional 50% tariff on certain goods, the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announce that he would be matching those tariffs, dollar for dollar—a move that's likely to hurt Canada more than the US, though many US industries, including those that are already hurting because of resource shortages that have been amplified by Trump's war with Iran and the consequent shut-down of the Strait of Hormuz, not to mention all the uncertainties that have arisen because of his other tariff threats, those industries and businesses will suffer more than most; the US auto industry, for instance, relies on goods that pass back and forth across the Canadian border several times before eventually ending up in US-made automobiles. The US construction industry is likewise reliant on Canadian lumber products.It seems like Canada has generally tried to work with the US government to come to a mutually beneficial and appealing compromise, but when that happens, the US then pushes for more, then blames Canada for fighting back when the US attempts to punish them for not just giving in. And this is something the Trump administration, and Trump himself, have become fairly notorious for, so it's a decent assumption, even though we don't know all the details here, yet, that this is what happened in this case, too.And as a result, it sounds like the US will apply 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods coming into the US, including things like honey, seeds, and agricultural products, and some types of furniture, clothing, and fabric.About 72% of all Canadian exports went to the US in 2025, and many of those exports, the ones to which this new tariff will be applied, will now be more expensive, because these costs are almost always passed on to the end-consumer, not just eaten by the business, which in some cases wouldn't be able to afford to eat those higher costs and stay in business. This is part of why these sorts of tariffs often increase inflation rates.Both sides of this conflict have publicly committed to not back down, and there's political hay to be made in sticking with that sentiment; the US is not terribly popular in Canada, or in many allied countries, right now, due to the antagonistic stance the Trump administration has taken toward those relations, so the Canadian government might actually benefit from taking a hard line against the US, here. Likewise, Trump's supporters might rally around his bullying of a neighboring nation, especially if the administration can successfully frame this as an effort to reduce the deficit or support US businesses, protecting them from foreign competitors are are unfairly competing.There's still a fair bit of fog of war on all of this, and we'll know a lot more within the next few weeks, both in terms of the details of what happened, and in terms of what's likely to happen next. Right now, though, it would seem that we could be headed for a new trade war between two of the world's most deeply intertwined wealthy economies, and that could lead to a lot of global economic disruptions as some of that trade is rerouted, and as inflation continues to spiral.Show Noteshttps://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-canada-us-trade-war-293908564c7a381ea58a61db6e9a8517https://apnews.com/article/canada-us-trade-tariffs-trump-857ef76b20a766e370d70176135b678ehttps://apnews.com/article/canada-us-trade-war-trump-carney-tariffs-4d18583fe52134ca8550652ad9772d2chttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/business/economy-trade-war-us-canada.htmlhttps://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-illegalhttps://access.heinonline.com/HOL/LandingPagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Free_Trade_Agreementdoi.org/10.1017%2FS0022050700019549https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoot%E2%80%93Hawley_Tariff_Acthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%E2%80%93United_States_trade_relationshttps://www.axios.com/2026/08/22/us-canada-tariffs-trade-trump-carneyhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/22/nx-s1-5941584/us-canada-tariffshttps://apnews.com/article/canada-us-trade-tariffs-trump-857ef76b20a766e370d70176135b678ehttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgvyy4x2mvohttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/world/canada/carney-trump-canada-tariffs.html This is a public episode. 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On this week's motivation monday, we're discussing how to step into a place of authority in your life.

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Thank you so much for tunning in with us today as Pastor Keenan ministers on the Stepping back into our next.  We are praying and believing that this message will be great encouragement to you and your walk with God.

In honour of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, we're talking about 50 heroines who made an impact on the Galaxy Far, Far Away.This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend and fellow Waffle Chelsea, co-host of the Wormhole Waffles podcast, to talk about Mon Mothma finally taking centre stage in a Star Wars story. They discuss her appearances across Star Wars media, but most crucially in Andor, and how the political role she plays is so different from what we usually see.Waffle Links:https://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/candacekaw.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/ArezouAminhttps://x.com/candaceisageekhttps://x.com/spacewafflespodhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://x.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

Send us Fan MailWhen someone you love shrugs at the thing you're most excited about, it can sting more than we like to admit. We start with a brother check-in and quickly get into the real question: how do you stay close when your spouse or friends are not invested in your hobbies, your fandoms, or the little passions that make you feel alive?We talk through what “showing up” actually looks like when you do not share the same interests: asking a simple question, letting different friends fill different lanes, and building a fair give-and-take so date nights do not turn into the same routine every time. Along the way we get specific about the stuff we wish our people cared about more, from collectibles, fashion, audiobooks, cologne, and watches to movies, games, and the shows we can actually connect on.Then the conversation turns personal. Tyler opens up about a rough financial season, selling a meaningful guitar, and sending a message to Christian artist Micah Christopher that turns into a jaw-dropping moment of generosity and a reminder of how God can line up the right people at the right time. If you've ever felt unseen, stretched thin, or just tired of trying alone, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the hobby you wish someone would ask you about.Support the showPlease share and SUBSCRIBE!!!If you are able ... would you help us in becoming a subscriber and helping us get the word out.   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133780/supportThinking about starting a podcast. Check out our affiliate link here.Listen on apple hereFacebook Listen on Spotify here

In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, we sit down with Chuck Stahl, former CEO and principal owner of D4M International, a global SAP and digital manufacturing consultancy serving the automotive and industrial sectors across North America, Latin America, and Europe. After acquiring the business with a clear plan to build it over three to five years and then sell, Chuck saw that plan through to a successful exit through Corum — including a deliberate pause and return to market along the way. Chuck reflects on how a Corum webinar on valuations first introduced him to the firm, why starting the process early mattered, and the surprises that came with due diligence, negotiation, and juggling multiple parties on the buyer side. He shares candid advice for founders preparing to sell — making every decision based on building value, accepting that no business is perfect, and knowing when to pause and come back stronger. Finally, Chuck discusses life after the exit, from a more relaxed day-to-day to focusing on growing the business he built. Takeaways Plan your exit from the beginning: Chuck acquired D4M with a clear goal of building the business for three to five years and then selling, and followed that plan through to a successful exit. Education opens the door: A Corum webinar on valuations first introduced Chuck to the firm and to the idea of preparing for a sale. Start early and expect a rigorous process: Chuck was glad he began preparing well ahead of time, as due diligence involved far more data and back-and-forth than he anticipated. A company is worth what someone will pay: His biggest lesson was to put more effort into valuation discussions and research, since the market ultimately sets the price. Know when to pause: Stepping back when the timing and climate weren't right — while staying close to Corum — led to much more serious interest when he returned to market. Build value as your guiding principle: For any CEO considering a sale, Chuck advises making every decision based on building value, and being ready to shift from negotiating to getting the deal done. Life after the sale brings a lighter load: With the deal closed, Chuck is more relaxed and focused on growing revenues and profits rather than the admin burdens he carried before. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Chuck Stahl and D4M International 00:47 – D4M: SAP and digital manufacturing consultancy 00:59 – Discovering Corum through a valuations webinar 01:45 – The plan: build for three to five years, then sell 02:00 – Surprises: NDAs, buyers, and a longer process 02:36 – Due diligence and outside parties on the buyer side 03:25 – The biggest lesson: valuation and what a company is worth 03:57 – Choosing the eventual acquirer 04:28 – Advice for CEOs considering a sale 04:49 – Going out to market, then taking a pause 05:35 – Returning to market with a stronger story 06:27 – Life after the sale 07:03 – Final thoughts on getting the deal done

Pastor Wade Moran has a message for us "Stepping Into A New Season" on August 9, 2026. Thank you for listening to our Online Experience at Emerge Church! Here are some ways to connect with us! Website: emergechurch.com Online Connection Card: https://emergechurch.churchcenter.com Follow us on social media to stay in the loop with all things Emerge! Facebook: Emerge Church Tallahassee Instagram: @emerge_church Youtube: Emerge Church Tallahassee Emerge Church meets on Sundays at 10:00am at the Tallahassee Auto Museum! We would love for you and your family to visit us.

Pastor Wade Moran has a message for us "Stepping Into A New Season" on August 16, 2026. Thank you for listening to our Online Experience at Emerge Church! Here are some ways to connect with us! Website: emergechurch.com Online Connection Card: https://emergechurch.churchcenter.com Follow us on social media to stay in the loop with all things Emerge! Facebook: Emerge Church Tallahassee Instagram: @emerge_church Youtube: Emerge Church Tallahassee Emerge Church meets on Sundays at 10:00am at the Tallahassee Auto Museum! We would love for you and your family to visit us.

Stepping into a new math leadership role can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time—especially when your responsibility suddenly expands from supporting one school or district to supporting dozens. Where do you begin when every district is at a different place, has different needs, and may already be working toward different mathematics goals? That's exactly the challenge facing one experienced math leader as she prepares to support 30 districts in a new regional role. K-12 Math Leaders: Download our free Math Coherence Compass to help your teammates, system leaders, and educators create aligned instructional practices—without adding another initiative. https://makemathmoments.com/coherence-compass/Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ K-12 Math Leaders: Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Partner with us to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem-based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units In this coaching conversation, Jon Orr explores why the first move isn't creating more professional development or trying to support everyone at once. It's going to Gemba: getting close to the work, building relationships, asking better questions, and understanding what is actually happening across the systems you serve. From there, the conversation explores how leaders can start narrow, learn fast, and implement slowly—using the Math Coherence Compass to create shared direction, identify meaningful goals and leading indicators, and build the internal capacity needed for improvement to spread sustainably. In this episode, you'll explore:What "going to Gemba" looks like for math leadersWhy starting narrow can lead to greater system-wide impactHow to support multiple districts without spreading yourself too thinThe importance of asking, "What are you working on, and how do you know?"How the Math Coherence Compass creates shared direction around mathematics improvementWhy leading indicators provide more actionable information than test scores aloneHow to build capacity within districts instead of creating dependence on outside supportThe shift from being a reactive support provider to a proactive systems leaderIf you're stepping into a math leadership role—or trying to create meaningful change across multiple schools or districts—this episode offers a practical place to begin. Start by getting closer to the work, understanding the systems you're supporting, and finding one place where you can learn deeply before trying to scale broadly.Show Notes PageLove the show? Text us your big takeaway!Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you'll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.Take the assessmentAre you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

Public speaking is the ultimate high performance training, that will shape you into a leader before you even realize it.Sharpening my skills on stage has transformed every part of my life and business. Here are the top 7 skills I've learned as I gained experience improving my public speaking skills.Stepping onto a stage takes serious courage, but what you gain in return is worth far more than a moment of nerves. Whether you want to be seen, heard, or get paid for your expertise, public speaking is the key to unlocking confidence and visibility.Here's what you'll learn:Confidence doesn't show up until you've logged real stage time, which means every awkward first attempt is doing more for you than you realize.You learn to organize a scattered thought into something clear and simple, before you ever have to pitch a client or navigate a hard conversation.Watching a great storyteller drop you straight into the middle of a moment shows you exactly why backstory kills the momentum a story needs to hook a room.>>>Book a Speaker Success Call at https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-successExperts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletterConnect with me on:LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tipsThank you for listening, LA

In this episode, we cover:Choosing life over adversity and embracing God's promises for restoration and purpose.The danger of offense and how it can become a stumbling block to spiritual growth.The faith of the Syrophoenician woman and what it teaches us about persistence in prayer.Repentance as heart transformation, not merely behavior modification.Preparing for a deeper move of God through prayer, surrender, and renewed faith.Key Moments00:00 Opening prayer and intercession for church leadership10:00 Life over death: Deuteronomy 30 and choosing God's promises18:20 Reset, prayer, and a call to spiritual renewal24:00 Zechariah's message of repentance and heart return27:50 God's wall of fire and divine protection32:20 "Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit"34:40 The Syrophoenician woman and overcoming offense42:40 Stepping over the stumbling block to reach Jesus50:10 Identifying personal bait sticks and choosing freedom55:20 Closing prayer for healing, freedom, and preparation for prayer

We live in a culture that loves to turn brokenness into cheap gossip. When we see messy lives, collapsing businesses, or cultural decline, it is easy to sit back and complain instead of stepping up to pray. In this message from "The Friend of God" series, Pastor Adam Burton unpacks Genesis 18:16–33 to expose our tendency to trade intercessory prayer for self-righteous chatter. Discover how God invites you into His counsel, hears the quiet cry of the hurting, and welcomes bold, humble prayer for a broken world.

Today we kicked off a brand-new series, True Story: Beginnings, as we consider the grand, overarching story of the Bible.

Everyone online is screaming at you about virality, volume, and the next thing you "have to" do to be successful. Kelly is here to make the case for the opposite: becoming a quiet millionaire. In this episode, she draws a hard line between chasing popularity and building something real, and gets honest about the cost of the chase, the marriages, the health, the best years of our lives traded for a highlight reel that doesn't match reality. What's inside: Why the online world confuses popularity with success The ruthless elimination that blows your calendar wide open The four Rs and why 90% of growth happens post-sale The invisible fundamentals that separate 8-figure CEOs from 6-figure ones Timestamps 00:00 — Stepping into your quiet millions era in a loud world 00:25 — The 80-year-old client who put it in all in perspective 02:00 — Why the online world equates success with popularity and dopamine 02:45 — When the desire to climb supersedes stewardship and service 03:05 — Kelly's convictions, and the cost of chasing the highlight reel 05:11 — The blind leading the blind in online business 06:36 — The duality every entrepreneur is trying to hold 06:48 — Tactics vs. fundamentals: why you keep having to work harder 07:39 — Obsessing over getting and keeping a customer (ruthless elimination) 08:24 — The real fundamentals: a sales system is only step one 09:10 — Why 90% of the magic happens after the point of sale (the 5 sale types) 11:03 — The four Rs and the self-fulfilling prophecy of retention 12:38 — Slow burn vs. dopamine: deciding what you're optimizing for 13:07 — Where audience and email-list growth still matter 14:43 — 8-figure CEOs vs. 6-figure entrepreneurs: the invisible fundamentals 16:07 — The referral program you keep abandoning (and the client Kelly had to beg) 17:40 — The activation era and why Kelly is obsessed with Substack 21:30 — Where the magic really happens Resources The Miracle Hour: Kelly's daily sales system; the source of the five core weekly sale types (new customers, reactivations, upsells, referrals, renewals) and the four Rs: https://a.co/d/005jxDF0  The Sacred Art of Selling: Follow Kelly's Substack, where she share about her sales philosophy: https://kellyroachofficial.substack.com/subscribe 

What happens when reaching for your partner no longer feels safe?There was a period in our marriage when EJ stopped initiating sex completely.It wasn't punishment. It wasn't giving up. We made the decision together because our sexual relationship had become complicated. EJ was experiencing rejection. Tarah was experiencing pressure. And something that had once felt spontaneous and playful had become loaded with anxiety, expectation, resentment, and meaning.Stepping back helped.But years later, as our intimate relationship became healthier, something unexpected happened:Tarah wanted EJ to want her again.And EJ realized he wasn't quite sure how to reach for her anymore.In this deeply personal episode, we walk through four different seasons of our sexual relationship—from the ease of early intimacy, through the difficult high-desire/low-desire years, into adaptation, and now into what we're calling a season of rediscovery.We explore:Why sexual initiation can begin to feel like pressure instead of connectionWhat repeated rejection can do to the person who keeps reachingWhat repeated expectation can do to the person experiencing lower desireWhy temporarily changing who initiates helped our relationshipHow emotional safety allowed desire to begin feeling free againThe stories couples unknowingly attach to sexHow we're learning to initiate again after years of complicated sexual historyWhy mature intimacy isn't about recreating the honeymoon stageAnd we introduce a distinction we're beginning to use in our own relationship:Invitation vs. ExpectationCan I express desire for you without making you responsible for satisfying it?And can you receive my desire without becoming responsible for satisfying it?That's where we're discovering a different kind of intimacy—one where desire can be expressed honestly, either partner is free to respond honestly, and a “not right now” doesn't have to mean rejection.If initiation has become tense, awkward, infrequent, or almost nonexistent in your relationship, this conversation is for you.And if you don't know how to begin talking about it, join our

It wasn't the cancer that almost killed her. It was the fear. What if that's true for you too? What if the "too sensitive" label you've carried your whole life isn't a weakness at all, but the exact superpower the world needs from you right now? In this deeply moving return visit, Michael welcomes back Anita Moorjani, New York Times bestselling author of Dying to Be Me and Sensitive Is the New Strong, for a conversation that goes straight to the heart of empathy, fear, and self-love. Anita had stage four cancer and hours to live before crossing to the other side and coming back with a message that has changed millions of lives. Today she explains what she discovered there about why sensitivity gets people sick, why self-love isn't optional for empaths, and how to handle everything from online cruelty to a hostile audience member without losing your light. This isn't about fighting off illness or bracing against a cruel world. This is about understanding that fear itself, not the disease, not the diagnosis, not the person yelling at you, is the thing quietly wearing you down, and that healing starts the moment you finally learn to love yourself first. Key Topics: Why Anita says it wasn't the cancer that nearly killed her; it was living in chronic fear, anxiety, and stress that shut down her immune system and let the disease take hold. The fight-or-flight trap: why a body stuck in survival mode diverts resources away from immune function, and why living in that state 24/7 is something humans were never biologically built to sustain. Why empaths have a higher propensity toward illness, not because something is wrong with them, but because they feel everyone else's needs and pain before recognizing their own. The devastating realization Anita had on the other side: that denying herself love and making herself small was, in effect, denying source, God, or the universe the chance to express itself fully through her. Her raw, honest story of destroying a bathroom mirror in a rage after trying to say "I love myself" for the first time, and the long, gentle process of getting from self-loathing to genuine self-acceptance. The "best friend" reframe: how to talk to yourself the way you'd comfort someone you love, and how to rock your inner child the way you'd soothe a frightened four-year-old. Why the Dalai Lama once said his own book on happiness made people miserable, and how self-love can quietly become just another thing people weaponize against themselves. "Stepping into the indigo": Anita's practice for instantly returning to the pure, fearless, connected state she experienced during her near-death experience, without needing a full meditation. Why fear is a human-created construct that doesn't exist in spirit, and why some of it is useful (jumping out of the way of danger) while most of what we carry (fear of failing, fear of disappointing others) is pure conditioning. Michael's own "remember the pink shoe" story - a wild, synchronicity-filled tale of his daughter's shoe swept toward a 300-foot waterfall and miraculously recovered, as proof that you're loved and protected everywhere, all the time, not just in the moment a sign shows up. Handling cruelty and public criticism: why Anita now publicly sends love to hostile commenters rather than hiding from them, and the powerful story of calming an audience member mid-meltdown at a live event by choosing to hear her out instead of having security remove her. The people-pleasing trap: why saying yes out of obligation instead of desire actually undermines the people you're trying to please, and how learning to say a gentle no gives others the chance to show they love you regardless. Why a healthy ego isn't the enemy, it's the combination of deep empathy and deep self-love, which Anita says is exactly what the world is most starving for right now. We are all one interconnected consciousness, which means every act of self-love you choose is not selfish; it's a direct contribution to the collective energy of the planet. When you deplete yourself trying to save everyone else, you're adding to the fear. When you uplift yourself, even in small ways, you're adding to the love. Don't take life so seriously. Play. Laugh. Love yourself up like there's no tomorrow. At the end of your life, that will be the only thing that ever mattered. Join the Inspire Nation Soul Family!

Matt Fox joined me to chat about his interest in the marathon after coming from a National class middle distance background, his trajectory with content creation, the Chinese running shoe market, and his power weight ratio journey.  Matt Fox: sweatelite.co | IG: @mattinglisfox Episode Sponsors: LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG: deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off) Kila Insoles: kilarun.com Code: BITTER ($50 Off) Episode summary: Zach Bitter interviews Matt Fox (Sweat Elite) Matt's background: Former Australian middle-distance runner who twice finished 5th at Olympic/World trials (consistent 1:48 800m). Felt he "failed" after never making a national team, which later fueled his curiosity about how better runners train. How Sweat Elite started: After a failed Strava-like app, Matt launched a site interviewing pros. He later began filming elite workouts (inspired by old FloTrack videos), but it lost money due to last-minute travel costs and limited YouTube revenue. He recouped losses by documenting his own marathon builds. Content landscape: Athletes now prefer posting their own journeys, making third-party workout videos harder. Influencers-as-coaches is a growing issue; both agree formal qualifications aren't required (many great coaches never had them), but buyers should do due diligence. Bad influencer coaches can still introduce people to the sport who later seek better help. Creators they follow: Truett Haynes (humor + ambitious Olympic Trials goal despite current times being far off; recently hired Rory Linkletter). Also Eric Floberg (cinematography) and Rory Linkletter (authenticity, Canadian marathon record pursuit). Weight/body composition debate: Matt accidentally got very lean (70 kg) for a 2:20 marathon, then gained 3–4 kg and plateaued at 2:23–2:24. After noticing he was much larger than the Japanese runners he raced with, he used carb-cycling (high carbs around key sessions, deficit on easy days) to drop back to ~69 kg and ran 2:18–2:19. He has since lost another ~12 kg. He stresses this is highly individual and risky. Personality matters: people with OCD/obsessive tendencies are more likely to develop RED-S or eating disorders. He now studies nutrition to give safer guidance. Examples cited: Josh Kerr's long-term leaning-out, George Cush dropping weight before winning Comrades, Ryan Hall hitting a point where further loss hurt performance. Both emphasize timing (fuel hard sessions, restrict on recovery days), not living in a perpetual deficit, and resetting after races. Chinese super shoes: Matt recently lab-tested 12 models from Anta, Li-Ning, 361°, Xtep, Dynafish, etc. Many perform comparably to Western shoes at half the price and often last longer. Notable mentions: Li-Ning Dragon Flight (79 g, technically illegal but extremely fast; a legal version is coming), Anta C10 (very similar to Puma Fast-R), Dynafish trainer (versatile, durable, sub-200 g). Barriers in the U.S.: high tariffs, limited specialty-store distribution, and brands currently focused on the Chinese market. Anta and Li-Ning are expanding globally. Matt's current status: Recovering from injury, posting daily on Instagram/Strava as Matt Fox. Targeting a 2:17 or faster at the Melbourne Marathon in two months. Timestamps: 0:00:02 — Intro and welcome to the episode 0:00:45 — Matt shares his background and connection to the podcast 0:01:42 — Matt's unusual running journey and early Sweat Elite work 0:04:33 — Matt's competitive middle-distance background and Olympic trials attempts 0:05:50 — Stepping away from elite running and building Sweat Elite 0:07:19 — From a failed app to interviewing pro runners 0:09:06 — Building content, monetization challenges, and workout videos 0:13:10 — Athletes making their own content and the creator/brand shift 0:14:36 — Should influencers need qualifications to coach? 0:21:08 — Coaching credentials and the role of experience 0:22:34 — Content creators Matt is excited about 0:25:46 — Truett Haynes, Rory Linkletter, and the entertainment factor 0:31:34 — Transition to weight, performance, and body composition 0:33:19 — Matt's marathon progression and how weight loss affected performance 0:40:27 — The nuance of weight loss, RED-S, and individual differences 0:48:32 — Why the conversation is different for different runners 0:50:22 — Timing carbohydrates and avoiding energy deficiency 0:52:19 — George Kusche at Comrades 0:57:30 — Josh Kerr seemingly fully optimized 01:03:12 — Chinese running shoes and why they matter 01:06:12 — Jack Crago and testing Chinese shoe models 01:08:25 — Distribution, tariffs, and market access in the U.S. 01:13:02 — Shoe durability and foam life 01:15:28 — Lightest legal shoes and new tech from Chinese brands 01:17:42 — Anta, Puma, and the global shoe market 01:19:04 — Puma concept shoes and performance development 01:20:49 — Why Chinese brands are expanding more slowly in the West 01:22:12 — Matt's trip to China and how he got deeper into shoe tech 01:23:54 — Dynafish and ultra-light trainers 01:26:12 — Wrap-up, where to find Matt, and final thoughts  

Thank you so much for tunning in with us today as Pastor Keenan Ministers on Stepping back into your next.  We are praying and believing that this message will be a great encouragement to you and your walk with God.

Former St. Louis Fed President Jim Bullard discusses Wall Street's rebound after the Treasury said it plans to boost buybacks of longer-dated bonds, a signal the US wants to lower borrowing costs after yields hit multi-decade highs. Bullard speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Val are back to break down the latest episode of DWTS: The Next Pro, just in time for a knee walk revival! Nowhere else can you get a true pro’s opinion on creating “viral” moments (if that’s even possible!). The hopefuls have to train an amateur to ballroom dance, so Val helps us understand the different styles and just how hard they are to teach. Plus, we hear the top 3 things you NEED to have as a DWTS pro, and a shocking elimination leaves Val speechless - on this week’s Stepping on Toes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once per quarter, Ben and Sam Rogers with BUILD Coaching Company host The Underground Huddle - an interview with a prominent leader in sports or business with BUILD clients and other select guests present. All attendees live our mission to build an army of Disciplined Leaders and share our vision to be a resource for and a connector of current and aspiring leaders in small business, sports, and other areas of life. For the 18th Underground Huddle, we welcomed College Football Playoff (CFP) Executive Director Rich Clark.  As the Executive Director of the CFP, he oversees the strategic direction and operation of one of the most iconic events in American sports. Stepping into the role during a period of unprecedented transformation, Clark is the driving force behind the playoff's expansion to 12 teams. His leadership is defined by a commitment to expanding opportunity for student-athletes while preserving the unique tradition and intensity that defines college football.Before entering the world of sports administration, Rich completed a legendary 38-year career in the United States AirForce, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant General. His unique blend of elite military precision and a lifelong passion for the game allows him to lead through complexity with a steady hand. He is focused on building a championship environment that balances the evolution of the sport with the core values of integrity, humility, and excellence.Recorded August 2026.

The special interview series of Awakening: The Podcast is back!In this episode, Lara O'Neil, APRN, CPNP shares her experience of awakening out of the 3D traditional medical provider matrix, then the 4D medical provider matrix and into the 5D+.Lara gives her gifts to children and families as well as to other APRNs & medical provides by integrating Western, holistic and energy healing modalities.Join us as we cover:*Lara's car ride to her medical job that left her sobbing *Spiritual awakening as non-linear and not a one-time event*The $111.11 check that signaled her alignment*What the pieces falling into place means on your awakening journey*Following the signs to her next level and next level as a healer*Stepping out of the old systems into clarity and expansion*How to live in the Golden Age now*The importance of Healers Healing Themselves & much more!Receive Lara's Compassion & Affirmation Ritual as well as her Walking Meditation here: http://laraoneil.com/free-giftLara O'Neil APRN, CPNP has over 30 years as a holistic health care provider, and currently has a thriving integrative pediatric and family wellness center. She is the author of Rescuing Ourselves: A Story of Love, Healing and Resilience through Integrative Medicine. She holds additional certification in Integrative Health and Healing, Cranial Sacral Therapy and Reiki. She is also a Sacred Spirituality Coach to support her clients healing in a deeper way.She embodies the wisdom of "healers heal thyself" and is deeply committed to the expansion of her own spiritual growth and evolution, as well as dedicated to serving others to do the same. When we go higher, we all go higher. Her mission is to spread the presence of love, wisdom and healing, and to assist her clients in aligning with their Higher Wisdom through releasing that which does not serve them, moving through old patterns, wounds and limiting beliefs, and therefore living a life that is more fulfilling and joyful!Connect with Lara at https://laraoneil.com/ & on Instagram @laraoneil_rescuing ourselvesReceive more from Rev. Dr. Heather Kristian Strang, Mpsy.D:*Channeled transmissions & meditations: https://sacred-spirituality.org/*Follow on YouTube @DrKristianStrang or on IG at sacredspirituality111

https://media.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/media.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/ins.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/TSM740_MDM_Jul17_26.mp3   Understanding your true value is the difference between chasing clients and having them show up ready to say yes. I learned this years ago from a mentor of mine, Bob, who asked me to sell a program that did not exist yet. No outline. No pricing. No details. Just a promise of the result. It sounded too good to be true — and it changed how I sell for good.  Understanding Your True Value Before You Ever Say a WordWhen Bob told me to sell his program without a single detail, I pushed back hard. How was I supposed to sell something I knew nothing about? He looked at me like I had missed the point. People do not buy the program, he said. They buy the result. I sold a hundred spots in a few days, and we did five million dollars in three months, before the thing had even been built. That conversation taught me more about selling than anything before it. Once I stopped proving my worth through what I had built, everything shifted.  Why the Package Was Never the PointFor years I believed my value lived inside the package — the pricing, the curriculum, the credentials I could point to. None of that matters to the person sitting across from you. What you have done in the past does not connect the way you think it does. Clients connect to whether you can get them where they want to go. The moment you put your value into the product instead of into yourself, you stop communicating anything real. You start talking about you, your process, your service — and people feel the insecurity behind it.  Understanding Your True Value in an Entrepreneurial MindsetWhen I was a kid, there were always the cool kids everyone wanted to be around. What established value did they actually have? None. It was assumed into existence. Sales works the same way. You have built something, developed a skill, raised yourself up in society to the point where you have something people genuinely need. Most of us were raised with a middle-class mindset, where someone else hands you opportunity and you trade your time for it. Stepping into business means stepping into your own authority — not arrogantly, but as an acknowledgment of what you bring to the table.  When You Don’t Trust What You’re WorthLast week I said yes to something I did not want to do — hauling furniture across state lines for family — and my week fell apart around it. Power outages, internet down twice, a cut line on the property. None of it made sense until I realized I had agreed out of guilt instead of alignment. The moment I corrected it, the chaos stopped. Your energy runs your business more than your strategy does. Say yes to what you actually want, say no to what you do not, and fix it fast when you get it wrong.  That is the real work behind every sale, every client relationship, and every yes you give in your life. It starts with understanding your true value and refusing to negotiate it down. Episode 511 – Give Full Value to Receive Full Value Episode 590 – The Consistency of Action Episode 708 – People Are Always Buying – The Next Step Wins YOU'VE LEARNED THE STRATEGIES… SO WHY DOES YOUR REVENUE STILL CONTINUE TO PLATEAU?Here’s what I know about most business owners: They’re working hard, doing the right things, and still hitting the same income ceiling year after year. That ceiling has a name — it’s your Financial Set Point. It’s the unconscious limit you’ve placed on what you believe you can earn, and until you see it clearly, it runs the show no matter what strategies you put in place.That’s what we work on THIS WEEK at my Business Intensive in Charlotte, NC.  Over two days, I'll help you identify your financial set point, understand why it’s there, and break through it so you can finally earn what you want without the constant struggle and hustle that’s been getting you nowhere.If that sounds like exactly what’s been missing, you don’t want to sit this one out. Apply here to join us. If you like the show, would you be so kind as to leave us a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than a minute and really makes a difference in helping me spread the Successful Mind message around the globe.  LEAVE A REVIEW Check out David's book! Get Your Copy Today! Miss anything? Don't forget to subscribe to the show to keep up with your own successful mindset. We're available wherever you listen to podcasts:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Pandora iHeartRadio Amazon Music Life is Now wants you to get SOCIAL! You can find us on the following platforms:  Facebook X-twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube The post Understanding Your True Value: Why Clients Say Yes appeared first on The Successful Mind Podcast.

Welcome back to the Career Prosperity Prayer Call on the Peculiar Career Chit Chat Podcast! ✨ Have you ever found yourself praying: "God, so many changes are happening… please help me adjust to the changes"? We often talk about the exciting side of God moving "suddenly" with blessings and open doors, but what about the other side of suddenly? What do you do when sudden changes, unexpected job losses, or back-to-back rejection letters hit your career journey? In this week's call, we break down what it looks like when life feels like "it's a lot, suddenly"—and why you must choose to see God in the midst of it all. Even when circumstances catch us by surprise, they never surprise God.✨ In This Episode:• 00:00 – Welcome & Setting the Atmosphere of Praise• 02:30 – 5-Year Milestone & Community Impact Testimony from Mary• 04:45 – "It's a Lot, Suddenly": Navigating Back-to-Back Career Changes• 07:15 – The Other Side of "Suddenly" (Handling Unexpected Rejections & Shifts)• 09:30 – Standing on Scripture: Why Joy Comes in the Morning• 12:10 – God is Making All Things New & Offering New Mercies• 15:40 – Guided Career Prosperity & Workplace Favor Prayer

Challenging our perceptions of reality, Samuel Bercholz and Raghu discuss loosening the ego's grip through meditation and opening to the humor beneath it all.Click HERE to preorder Samuel's upcoming book, Rude Awakenings: An Unconventional Guide to the Buddhist PathThis time on Mindrolling, Samuel and Raghu explore: Dipping a toe into all religions and learning how to meditateThe humble beginnings of Shambhala PublicationsAddictions to ego and so-called reality Witnessing the beautiful emptiness within Chogyam Trungpa RinpocheHow Ram Dass moved within many different spiritual circlesEntering the mind of Buddha through meditation Stepping out of the bureaucracy of egoNot being too serious / blending love and humorAbout Samuel Bercholz:Sam Bercholz is a senior teacher in the Nyingma and Kagyu lineages of Tibetan Buddhism and the founder of Shambhala Publications. He was a close disciple of Kyabje Thinley Norbu Rinpoche and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and was empowered by them to teach and given the title Acharya (religious instructor). He has taught extensively in North America, Europe, and Australasia. He was particularly empowered by Kyabje Thinley Norbu Rinpoche to teach from A Cascading Waterfall of Nectar. “What I've learned through Buddhist practice and being with great teachers is that the fixed ideas of reality and viewing the world were 180 degrees off. We experience things exactly backwards. Our habit of reality is so skewed that it makes all perceptions backwards. We choose our realities, and we become addicted to keeping that reality going.” –Samuel BercholzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pastor Wade Moran has a message for us "Stepping Into A New Season" on August 9, 2026. Thank you for listening to our Online Experience at Emerge Church! Here are some ways to connect with us! Website: emergechurch.com Online Connection Card: https://emergechurch.churchcenter.com Follow us on social media to stay in the loop with all things Emerge! Facebook: Emerge Church Tallahassee Instagram: @emerge_church Youtube: Emerge Church Tallahassee Emerge Church meets on Sundays at 10:00am at the Tallahassee Auto Museum! We would love for you and your family to visit us.

Anika sat down with Dr. Michael Gerharz to explore why brilliant ideas and vital corporate strategies so often end up in the trash bin. The conversation revealed a counterintuitive truth: the solution isn't persuading harder—it's resonating stronger. Michael's unique background transitioning from computer science networks to executive communication offered practical pushback against the persistent reliance on complex professional jargon, alongside a sharp look at what truly makes a presentation unforgettable (spoiler: it requires stepping off the hero's pedestal).   In This Episode From computer science to communication: frustration with discarded ideas What corporate leaders can learn about complexity from writing children's books The Alcoa turnaround: how focusing on worker safety quintupled company revenue Why words that resonate are found by listening better, not thinking harder The danger of hiding behind professional tech jargon and PowerPoint slides Breaking down the PATH Framework: Plain & Simple, Actionable, Transformative, Heartfelt Applying the framework in real-time: a CEO's vulnerable keynote success The pass-along phrase: a journalistic tool for razor-sharp presentation focus Stepping off the hero's pedestal: why audiences don't need another hero   Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: Simplicity as the entrance to complexity 02:18 The transition from computer science to communication 04:10 The connection between five-year-olds and CEOs: simplifying the core idea 08:14 Don't persuade harder, resonate stronger: The Paul O'Neill Alcoa story 13:21 Why leaders hide behind professional-sounding language 17:09 The PATH Framework explained 20:17 A real-world example of trading statistics for vulnerability 23:18 How the PATH framework led to a worldwide toy licensing deal 29:16 Creating a successful short-form format in a long-form world 33:14 The "pass-along phrase" communication strategy 35:36 Turning the spotlight off the speaker and onto the audience 38:29 Why smart people need to stop trying to be right and start getting it right 40:24 Final thoughts and the Miles Davis quote   Key Insights & Takeaways   Insight 1: Simplicity is the Entrance to Complexity   Professionals frequently wear complex jargon as a badge of honor, assuming it proves sophistication. However, whether speaking to a five-year-old or a board of directors, complexity without a simple entry point leads to immediate disengagement. Simplification isn't "dumbing down" the message; it is providing a clear hook that makes the audience say, "Tell me more," thereby inviting them down the rabbit hole into the complexity.   Insight 2: Don't Persuade Harder, Resonate Stronger   When a business is struggling, the instinct is to overwhelm the team with data, charts, and demands for greater effort. True impact, however, requires finding the intersection between business objectives and the audience's personal interests. As demonstrated by Paul O'Neill at Alcoa, focusing on an emotionally resonant keystone habit (like worker safety) can indirectly solve massive operational and revenue problems without relying on brute-force persuasion.   Insight 3: The Danger of the "Hero's Pedestal"   Speakers frequently step onto the stage believing they must prove their worth and act as the hero of the room. This mindset creates immense pressure and often alienates the audience, who view themselves as the heroes of their own lives. True influence is achieved by stepping down from the pedestal, adopting the role of the mentor, and utilizing the spotlight solely to help the audience overcome their own challenges.   Insight 4: The Power of the "Pass-Along Phrase"   To ensure a message lands, communicators must reverse-engineer their presentations. By identifying the exact phrase they want an audience member to relay to a colleague who missed the meeting, speakers create a razor-sharp navigation system. Any slide, anecdote, or statistic that does not directly support that final "pass-along phrase" is a detour that should be cut.   Insight 5: Stop Trying to Be Right, Start Getting it Right   Highly analytical leaders often waste presentations trying to make an airtight, factual case to force agreement. However, two people can agree on the exact same facts and still choose different courses of action. Communication is most effective when leaders let go of their ego and the need to be "right," focusing instead on outlining a shared path forward that makes sense for both parties.   Insight 6: Jargon is a Shield   When leaders know what they want to say but resort to dense, approved corporate language, they are usually trying to protect themselves. This vague, professional surface prevents them from being backed into a corner, but it also strips the passion and clarity from their message. The most powerful presentations often occur when a speaker drops the slides and explains their vision in plain, conversational English.   Resources & Links Mentioned The Path to Strategic Impact (Book) Irresistible Communication The Best Talk of Your Life:  https://michaelgerharz.com/yba   About Dr. Michael Gerharz   Dr. Michael Gerharz holds a doctorate in communication networks and has transitioned his expertise from machine-to-machine systems to high-stakes human communication. He is the author of The Path to Strategic Impact and The Aha Effect, and the host of the Irresistible Communication podcast. Through his consultancy, the Clarity Lab, he helps senior C-suite leaders abandon complex jargon and find the simple, resonant messages needed to deliver career-defining presentations.   Connect with Dr. Michael Gerharz   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgerharz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgerharz/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelGerharz Website: https://michaelgerharz.com Like the show? Leave us a rating or review: https://lovethepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Follow the Show: https://followthepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Send a Message: https://podcastfeedback.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Check out our Website: https://www.yourbrandamplified.comSpeak to my Delphi Clone: https://www.delphi.ai/amplifywithanika Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Hurdle, Emily sits down with Olympian, lululemon ambassador, and Meridia founder Colleen Quigley for a candid, post-USATF Championships catch-up in New York City. Ten years after making her first Olympic team, Colleen reflects on the physical and mental shifts that have reshaped her career. After finally getting clarity on a decade-long foot injury, Colleen shares how embracing that answer allowed her to release the pressure of track racing and open the door to exciting new challenges—including stepping into the world of HYROX, navigating a major home renovation in Boulder, and stepping into her power as a brand advocate and team leader. Together, Emily and Colleen dive into what it takes to own your worth as an athlete, the importance of telling authentic stories beyond a 15-second social clip, and why trusting your gut is the ultimate key to conquering life's hurdles. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Finding Clarity & Letting Go: Colleen details the breakthrough image that revealed a chronic Lisfranc injury and arthritic foot changes, giving her the peace and permission to step away from chasing track trials and shift toward new goals. Entering the HYROX World: Why Colleen is diving into HYROX training, how it fulfills her need for high-energy indoor events, and the spontaneous doubles pact forged right on the mic. The Evolution of Team Meridia: Transitioning from competing alongside her teammates to serving as a full-time leader and story-teller, giving female athletes the mic to share their full journeys. Navigating Brand Deals & Self-Worth: Colleen breaks down how she learned to negotiate without an agent, why saying "no" creates space for the right partnerships, and how she empowers her athletes to recognize their market value. Life in Boulder & Modern Content: A look at Colleen and Kevin's massive historic home renovation, plus a discussion on why audiences crave raw, long-form connection over hyper-polished social clips. QUOTABLE MOMENTS "I don't know if there's anything that will make me feel the way that trying to go to the Olympics made me feel ... but I'm just ready for a new challenge. I'm ready for something different that makes me get excited and doesn't make me feel defeated." "I'm excited to be able to say yes to those things that I've been missing out on... to say yes to fun runs, vacations, or doubles at HYROX. Saying yes to a lot of new, fun adventures." "Every single deal doesn't have to work out. It just makes space for something else. You have to have some kind of trust that the world is going to look out for you, as long as you're showing up in a way you can be proud of." "If you believe it to be true and you feel like you know something, own it and act accordingly." SOCIAL@steeple_squigs@emilyabbate@iheartwomenssports JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Hurdle IG Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ASK ME A QUESTION: Email hello@hurdle.us to with your questions! Emily answers them every Friday on the show. Listen to Hurdle with Emily Abbate on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many women work hard, deliver results, and assume their work will eventually speak for itself. But as Dr. Merary Cruz Simeon shares in this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, that is not always reality. In this conversation, 4word President & CEO Melissa Harrison talks with Merary about finding your voice at work, advocating for yourself with confidence and humility, and learning to use your influence with wisdom and discernment. Drawing from her own journey—from growing up in a Puerto Rican family and becoming a first-generation college student to serving in senior leadership roles inside major global organizations—Merary reflects on the moments that taught her to ask for opportunities, name her accomplishments, and stop assuming that hard work alone would move her career forward. She also challenges women to use their voices with discernment. Unmuting your voice is not about speaking up about everything. It is about understanding where your voice can make a difference, paying attention to God's nudge, and being willing to speak when the moment matters. The conversation goes deeper into the inner work behind healthy leadership as well. Merary explains why healing matters if we want to fully activate the gifts God has given us and why ambition itself is not the enemy—the deeper question is what we are working out of. And ultimately, stepping into your voice is not only about advancing yourself. Merary encourages women to use their influence to advocate for others, create opportunities, share what they have learned, and help someone else move forward. In this episode, we get into: Your work won't always speak for itself. Have the courage to advocate for what you bring. Use your voice with wisdom and discernment. Listen for God's nudge before you speak. Your voice can help others move forward. Influence isn't only about advancing yourself. You'll also hear about: Finding your voice and advocating for yourself at work Why speaking about your accomplishments is not the same as bragging The role of healing in leadership and personal growth How to know when your voice can make a difference Ambition, achievement, and what is driving you Using influence to advocate for other women Living out your faith in the workplace Staying open to where God may be leading you next About Dr. Merary Cruz Simeon Dr. Merary Cruz Simeon is an executive, author, speaker, and leadership strategist with decades of experience leading within major global organizations. She is passionate about helping women recognize their potential, use their voices, and step into positions of influence while remaining grounded in purpose and faith. She is the author of H.E.R.A.C.T.: Activate Your Potential and is known for her work around leadership, healing, sponsorship, multicultural women, faith in the workplace, and creating opportunities for others.

Join Charles and first time guest Courtney Ramsey as they talk about the ways to prepare for stepping into a new leadership role.Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors. We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.comLeaderLink Podcast is an ad-free product of Blue Lion Leadership, hosted by Charles Heasley.

Strongholds do not appear overnight. They are built through a process that begins with a single thought, a moment of weakness, or words spoken in defeat, and they grow until freedom feels impossible. The real battle is not physical but spiritual, and most of it happens in a place we cannot see with our eyes. The enemy is calculated and patient. He studies your weaknesses, listens to your words, and places the right bait in front of you at the right time. Lust, in its broadest sense, is any craving that demands right now what God has scheduled for later. It offers pleasure without process, intimacy without covenant, and release without responsibility. Freedom is not found by trying harder. It is found by bringing every thought into captivity, speaking life over your circumstances, and trusting that God's timing is always better than the shortcut the enemy is offering.Thank you for joining us at NorthRidge Church! For more information please visit us online at http://www.northridgethomaston.com.

Sometimes the kindest and wisest thing you can do in a relationship is clearly and concisely distance yourself from it until you figure out how to navigate it more appropriately. To develop a robust grief process we must 1. Mourn what is lost. 2. Name what is good. 3. Release what was not. Stepping back, creating distance, and taking space are crucial aspects to the healing process. There is huge difference between a well intentioned apology and real long term repair. If you have a conflict or suffer from a betrayal your brain and body can't just lean into a well worded and well intentioned apology as a bandaid for all of the harm that was caused. I wish words were enough but that's like saying a broken arm can be healed with a diagnosis. Just because the X-Ray says you have a broken arm it doesn't solve the problem. The diagnosis is a great start to healing properly, but it doesn't mean the work stops there. You've got to prove to your brain and body that you're not going to let this get worse, happen again, and you're going to behave differently now so you can create a safe space to relax and heal properly, which takes time. SOURCES: IG THETRAUMAEDUCATOR IG CHRISTABELMINTAHNWANKWOIG KINZERMB IG AMYTHELIFECOACH Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leo season continues with our fiery summer through the month of August! This Leo Season is accompanied by eclipse season, which is rather unique for our summer energy.

Stepping up is essential for you, your team, your customers, and your service to create real impact. In this episode, Jess Dewell talks with Heather Gibson, Owner at Big Hearted Breeders, about how recognizing self-doubt is necessary for self-acceptance in the process of facing industry disruption. She shares that she is BOLD in order to meet the self-doubt that arises by remembering her purpose.   More than challenging misconceptions, outdated traditions, and external judgment is your dedication to your work. And that your work has value. Profit is not a dirty word. It is survival. You can indeed run a profitable business, stand in your power, and share your passion with on-purpose work.   In this episode, you will discover:   How the "invisible committee" of unseen opinions impacts your self-perception and business decisions Why unsolicited criticism can undermine your confidence — and how to stay grounded in your purpose The power of morning and evening rituals to maintain clarity and direction How new tools and technologies are leveling the playing field for business owners Three questions to ask to discover what no longer works so you can let things go Why finding commonality with others creates greater impact and change The importance of regular reflection to ensure you're intentionally moving toward your vision How stepping back from daily operations protects your bandwidth and positions you as the visionary your industry needs   Remembering your purpose is a powerful ally when self-doubt shows up. The way to create real change is to find commonality with others as you move along your path. —--------- If you're ready to build the kind of organization that doesn't just survive uncertainty but leads through it, check out the Present Retreat, your weekly practice that reclaims executive bandwidth, sharpens business instinct, and replaces reactive goal chasing with strategic compounding, all with measurable reduction in decision-cycle time. --------------------   You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter,  LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when God calls you to leave a comfortable life before showing you exactly where He is leading?In this episode of You Are More, I sit down with David Knapp, creator and host of On the Pen, for an honest conversation about fear, faith, purpose, and trusting God with an uncertain outcome.David's journey began after he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and started taking Mounjaro. Wanting to understand the medication, he immersed himself in scientific literature, FDA documents, and emerging research about GLP-1 medications.When he realized few people were translating that complicated information into language patients could understand, he began sharing what he was learning.At the time, David was selling traffic signals and creating videos wherever he could—including inside his Ford Flex. Today, On the Pen is a top-rated podcast, and David has become one of the country's leading independent voices and patient advocates in the GLP-1 space.But this conversation is about so much more than David's professional success.We talk about the limiting belief that nearly kept him in a comfortable career, the moment he knew it was time to take a leap of faith, and how God used every part of his previous season to prepare him for what came next.David also shares what happened when he unexpectedly needed approximately $40,000 to close on a new studio—just as his largest podcast sponsor backed out. His wife and four children gathered around him to pray, and within 24 hours, every dollar they needed had been provided.This is a powerful reminder that experiencing fear does not mean we lack faith. Fear is an emotion, but cowardice is allowing fear to keep us from doing what God has asked us to do.Your fear may come with you, but it does not get to lead you.If you feel God calling you out of your comfort zone, this conversation will encourage you to remember His past faithfulness, pray bigger, take the next step, and trust Him with the outcome.In this episode, we discuss:• David's journey from Type 2 diabetes to GLP-1 advocacy• How On the Pen became a trusted podcast and platform• Leaving a comfortable career to follow God's calling• The difference between fear and cowardice• Why resistance is not always a sign to stop• Trusting God through financial and business uncertainty• The family prayer that preceded a $40,000 breakthrough• Teaching the next generation to pray big• Remembering God's faithfulness when facing a new giant• Believing that God is truly who He says He is• Using influence and opportunity for Kingdom impactConnect With Us:Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.comCHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome and Meet David Knapp02:02 Honoring the Legacy of David's Father04:12 David's Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis07:02 Why He Started Talking About GLP-1 Medications09:22 The Unexpected Growth of On the Pen12:06 Leaving the Comfort of a Successful Career15:10 Trusting God with an Uncertain Outcome18:34 Why God Calls Us Beyond the Familiar21:16 Knowing When It Was Time to Take the Leap24:24 How a Ten-Year Stepping Stone Prepared David27:08 Losing Funding and His Largest Podcast Sponsor30:12 A Family Prayer and a $40,000 Breakthrough33:16 Teaching His Children to Pray Big36:08 Remembering God's Faithfulness39:14 Stepping Out in Fear Instead of Cowardice42:14 Do You Believe God Is Who He Says He Is?45:18 God Created You for a Unique Purpose47:32 Take the Next Step and Watch God MoveIf this conversation encouraged you, subscribe to You Are More, leave a comment, and share it with someone who may be standing at the edge of their next step.Remember: you truly are more.Be intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more! 

Danielle and Val were in Palm Springs for DWTS Con, a.k.a. “Comic-Con with spray tans,” but they’re not gonna let that stop them from recapping the newest episode of The Next Pro! To find chemistry on the dance floor, they couldn’t have picked a better guest judge in Jenna Johnson, and Val explains why. Plus, Val and Danielle crown the best dance of the season (so far), and we find out what happens when an unexpected rule change becomes a DOUBLE elimination, on another episode of Stepping on Toes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wrap up DWTS Con weekend with Danielle, Val and fan favorite, Rylee Arnold, as they podcast live from the very hot epicenter of Palm Springs!Rylee reflects on Dancing with the Stars Season 34, with her partner Scott Hoying, and how she’s already planning to protect her mental health with social media next season.Plus, Rylee talks about managing her life with Type 1 diabetes and choosing her health over touring. And what happened on set last season that led to Rylee needing an Epipen?! Find out now, on a new Stepping on Toes…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Val are once again reviewing The Next Pro tapes and are ready to confirm - the competition is getting fierce. Val appreciates Mark Ballas’s advice and reminds us all that the pro’s job is to make their partner shine. Our hosts also discuss Nina’s communication style they try to find a way she can improve that bedside manner. And while AJ might come off cocky, Val is impressed by how he takes charge and makes confident decisions under pressure. Plus, Val hints at a guest appearance next episode that hits VERY close to home, right here on Stepping on Toes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.