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On this episode of the Deal Farm®, Kevin and Ken sit down with bestselling author and real estate entrepreneur Jim Shields to explore his journey from buying foreclosures in Bakersfield, California to becoming a partner in one of the top five largest builders in the U.S. Jim shares how spotting an overheated California market in 2005 led him to Jacksonville, how the 2008 crash reshaped his strategy, and why he made the leap from rehabbing old homes to pioneering the build-to-rent model before it even had a name. He also dives into how partnering with a 300-year-old Japanese conglomerate unlocked the ability to offer investors in-house financing at 3.5%, making today's tough numbers actually pencil. And if that wasn't enough, Jim opens up about his bestselling book 18 Summers — a surprisingly simple framework that's helped over 300,000 families stay grounded while chasing big goals. If you're looking to understand how to scale smart in real estate without losing what matters most at home, this episode delivers on both fronts.

In today's business world, we're often told that success comes from being tougher, louder, more aggressive, and willing to outwork or outmaneuver everyone around us. But what if that advice is wrong?On this episode of Late Night Health, Mark Alyn sits down with public relations executive, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Amy Summers to explore a different path to success—one built on mentorship, leadership, and helping others rise.Amy's new book, Lift: 10 Mentorship Touchpoints to Empower Your Team and Accelerate Your Own Career, challenges the old-school belief that success is a zero-sum game. Instead, she argues that leaders who invest in others often discover that their own careers grow faster as a result.Drawing on more than two decades of building teams and mentoring young professionals, Amy shares the lessons she's learned about developing talent, creating healthy workplace cultures, and why kindness and accountability can coexist. She explains why toxic leadership still exists, why so many people stay trapped in unhealthy work environments, and how a new generation of leaders can create something better.The conversation also explores the rapidly changing world of technology, media, and communications. Amy discusses how mentoring can help leaders stay relevant, why picking up the phone is becoming a competitive advantage again, and how meaningful relationships remain the foundation of successful public relations and business growth.Along the way, Mark and Amy share stories from a friendship and professional relationship that spans more than three decades, creating an engaging and often humorous conversation packed with practical insights for professionals at every stage of their careers.Whether you're a business owner, manager, entrepreneur, mentor, mentee, or simply someone looking for a better way to succeed, this episode offers a refreshing reminder: helping others succeed may be one of the smartest career moves you'll ever make.Watch, listen, and discover why lifting others up might be the key to lifting yourself higher. Learn more about LIft at: https://lifttolead.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Following the news and developments in AI and tech, one thing becomes clear: we are at the very beginning of a brand new tech revolution. This week we cover some of the latest innovations promising to make life better for some, but not so much better for others. Also, the Iran "deal" seems to be changing faster than anyone can follow. We break it down into bite-sized chunks, and we continue with some sports coverage! ________ ** Fly to Israel direct in comfort, class and safety from an Israeli carrier! Arkia is THE choice for flights to Israel! **   Visit: https://www.arkia.com/ ________ ** Chumash and Rashi as you've never learned it before!  ** Download the free app for iOS or Android and spend your free time enlightening yourself with innovative Torah (instead of wasting time listening to this cast!) Visit: https://www.klomar.org/ Call: (347) 212-0050 ________ ** Own a gorgeous luxury home in Orlando at Eden Gardens and set yourself up for Yomim Tovim, Summers and more! ** Featuring on-site shul, eruv, kosher grocery store, mikveh, and other heimish families to keep your entire family and extended family entertained for days! Visit: https://edengardensorlando.com Call/Whatsapp: (407) 777-9488 ________ ** Medical weight loss made simple and affordable! Skip the waiting rooms and start losing today with SlixRxCenter.com !** Featuring personalized plans with medical providers, and a team that understands the frum community and its unique lifestyle challenges. Visit: https://slimrxcenter.com/ Call: 845-414-6499 ________ ** Town Appliance - For All Of Your Appliance Needs! ** No matter the budget, Town Appliance will get you the right appliance for your needs and give you the most value for your money. Visit: https://www.townappliance.com/ Call/Text/Whatsapp: 732-364-5195 ________ We have a call-in number where you can hear the cast! Tell your friends and family who may not have internet access! 605-417-0303 To Call In From Israel: +079-579-5087 To Call In From UK: +03-333-66-0768 Also! Subscribe for our bonus content by phone! Available at the same number. ________ Get official KC swag and show your support to the world! https://kiddushclubmerch.com ________ Subscribe now to keep us going and access bonus content! https://buymeacoffee.com/kiddushclub/membership   Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiddushclubpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kiddushclubcast Join our WhatsApp chat: https://whatsapp.kccast.com Send us you thoughts comments and suggestions via email: hock@kiddushclubpodcast.com  

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A return to her family summer camp unearths long kept secrets that some would do anything to keep buried.

What if working parent life did not have to look the way we were told it should? In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, I share a story from 10 years ago, when a quiet conversation with my mom planted a question that changed everything: Why?That one question sparked a long path of reflection, creativity, hustle, and reinvention. From full-time work to a side business to a portfolio career built for flexibility, I'm talking about what it can look like to build a professional life that supports your family, your values, and the seasons you are in.This episode is a reminder that there is no one right way to do work and motherhood. With clarity, imagination, and some hard work in the right season, it is possible to create something that gives you both purpose and room to breathe. And in this season, that means summer belongs to the kids.-----------------------------You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you'll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.Get started today!

For nearly 15 years, I've looked up to Jenelle Summers as one of the most trusted voices in health, fitness, and wellness. So when even she found herself struggling with the unexpected changes of midlife—low energy, shifting hormones, stubborn weight gain, cravings, and simply not feeling like herself—it got my attention. In this conversation, Jenelle shares what happened when the strategies that had worked for decades suddenly stopped working, how she navigated perimenopause and hormone changes, and what she believes women need to know if they want to feel strong, energized, and confident in this season of life. This isn't another conversation about trying harder. It's about learning to work with your body instead of fighting it.   In this episode, we talk about: • What perimenopause can actually feel like—especially when you've always been motivated and healthy • Why HRT/BHRT was a game changer for Jenelle, and why getting the right labs matters • How hormones, thyroid health, sleep, energy, cravings, and motivation are all connected • Why midlife nutrition may need to shift toward protein, fiber, gut health, and lower-glycemic foods • The truth about added sugar and why it may be affecting your cravings, mood, and energy • Why restriction is not the answer—especially for women with a history of dieting • How Jenelle approaches fitness now, including strength training, walking, and interval training • Why social media advice can be helpful, but your body still needs an individualized approach • The most important reminder: prioritize your health, happiness, confidence, and wellbeing over chasing a certain aesthetic   If you've been doing all the things and still wondering why you don't feel like yourself anymore, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and hopeful.   Because midlife isn't the beginning of your decline. It may just be the beginning of a completely different approach. Join the Energy Institute Today: https://info.theenergyexam.com/the-energy-institute Subscribe To My Newsletter: https://moira-kucaba.kit.com/ Learn more about MAKE Wellness Peptides:  https://meet.makewellness.com/?referral=74249EEEC5 Learn more about becoming an Affiliate: https://themakeexperience.com/74249EEEC5 Follow Me On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moirakucaba/?hl=en Watch On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@moirakucaba5802 Free Resources: https://moira-kucaba.kit.com/freebielibrary

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In this episode, I explore the life of Ernie Harwell the 50 year voice of Detroit Tigers Baseball who retired in 2002, and passed away in 2010. The source material for this episode is an article in Michigan History Magazine July/August 2026 'Ernie Harwell: The Voice of Michigan Summers'.To subscribe to the Michigan History Magazine, visit this link here: https://www.hsmichigan.org/read/michigan-historyFor more information on Michael Delaware, visit:https://michaeldelaware.com

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We're back with another On the Journey episode! Pam, Anna, and Erika had a powerful conversation with Living Joyfully Network member and unschooling dad Sam. Sam shared deeply about his journey with his daughter through autistic burnout. We talked about Sam’s experiences in both PDA and unschooling parent communities, the depth of the inner work that this journey involves, and some of the major paradigm shifts that Sam has made along the way. It was a really meaningful conversation and we hope it resonates with you! Watch the video of our conversation on YouTube. THINGS WE MENTION IN THIS EPISODE We invite you to join us in the Living Joyfully Network, a warm and welcoming online community of like-hearted parents. It's a non-judgmental space where you can steep in these unconventional ideas around parenting, relationships, and learning, and explore what they might look like day-to-day in your uniquely wonderful family. We offer a free month trial so you can see if it's a good fit for you. Click here to join us. Sign up to our mailing list on Substack to receive our email newsletters as well as new articles about learning, parenting, and so much more! Check out our website, livingjoyfully.ca for more information about exploring unschooling and navigating relationships. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT ANNA: Hello, everyone. I’m Anna Brown from Living Joyfully and today I’m joined by my co-hosts Erika Ellis and Pam Laricchia, as well as our special guest today, Sam. Hello to you all. I really appreciate Sam joining us today. He’s a member of the Living Joyfully Network and it’s been really nice getting to know his story and watch how things have unfolded. He brings that thoughtful, intentional energy that I love about the Network. That energy helps fuel my own personal growth and create a beautiful, supportive environment where we can dig deeper and question the prevailing narratives. So, Sam, to get us started, can you tell us a little bit about you and your family and what everybody’s interested in right now? SAM: Sure, yeah. Well, I live in Minneapolis with my wife Kate and my daughter. I recently retired from work early. I did the early retirement thing. I had been working part time for the year previous to that. And so, I guess I can start a little bit with what my daughter’s into. I mentioned to her that this was going to be one of the questions and she said interior design and interior decorating and games. And then I would add a few things to that, too. Right now, she’s super into making slime, large amounts of slime in many different permutations. There’s lots of experimentation happening with different ingredients and add-ins and colors and that kind of thing. So, that’s kind of fun and messy. She has a wide doll collection and she’s been really into making her own rooms. She calls them mini rooms and they’re essentially like dollhouse rooms, like a kitchen or a bedroom. She makes one room at a time and adds them on to each other and buys these little, tiny little Mini Brand versions of real life products that she stocks in the doll refrigerator really intricately. And I guess that ties into her interior design interest, as well. She’s super creative. She really likes to do drawing. She makes videos and she actually, I’m kind of amazed at some of the videos that she makes because she’s, I don’t even think I said she’s nine. And so she uses her iPad to make videos and she has her own YouTube channel. She has two YouTube channels, which are not updated too frequently. It’s something she’ll get really into and then completely abandon and then six months later be really into it again. And so, that’s fun. And then she likes building forts. She likes playing with our dog Lucy, and various other things. And she watches videos. She loves YouTube and learning. She’s really into watching videos about Minecraft and Toca Boca World, which is the other game that she’s really into at the moment. She watches videos about all kinds of things like science and history. It's interesting. She’ll frequently tell me very random facts that she’s learned by watching videos and I, being skeptical, when I look at the videos she’s watching then I’ll Google it and be like is that really true? And it’s interesting because it almost always is accurate and so that’s been an interesting learning for me because I’m the kind of somebody who’s avoided YouTube and never wanted to have anything to do with it for many years. And now I watch quite a bit of it just to keep up with what she’s doing. So that’s kind of fun. And my wife Kate, she works in public policy. She’s an environmental climate scientist, and she works on making and contributing to the creation of policy to help us in the state of Minnesota adapt to climate change. And she is super engaged and super smart. And she also likes to compete in triathlons a couple of times a year. She and I are very different in the sense that she needs to have some kind of external motivator to do things and so she really thrives on deadlines and procrastination and that sort of thing and I’m completely the opposite of that. And then we just hang out a lot. We do a lot of hanging out at home, reading, and that kind of thing. And then, for me, I always have a hard time talking about myself, but I read a lot. I’m currently really interested in reading 19th century British novels, and I’m not sure why, I’ve just been really obsessed with it over the past year or so. So, I’m always reading a couple of books. I’ve really been into reading poetry from different periods, and I’ve been writing for most of my life. My first career was as a professional writer, which kind of drained the fun of writing out of me for a good long time. But I’ve been writing, some creative writing and some poetry which I haven’t done in a very, very long time so that’s been really fun. And then, my daughter and I, we just hang out pretty much every day. And we just kind of roll with it and see what happens. We don’t really have a lot of plans. We never really know what’s going to happen. But that’s how we approach it, one day at a time. PAM: I think that’s so fun. I loved the little YouTube story that was tied in there as well. I love the interest piece for you wanting to see what she’s enjoying about this because it’s a way to connect with her, no matter the interest. And I loved that you could share the various things that she’s watching rather than saying, she loves YouTube and cutting it off there. It makes such a difference like you were saying, even just in that little synopsis, the variety of things that she’s engaging with, right? SAM: Yeah, well that was a big change for me because at the beginning of our unschooling journey when we started allowing unlimited screen time, which was a huge, huge hurdle for us to get over, for me to get over. I was definitely in the mindset of, oh my god, she’s just watching YouTube all day and not caring what it was. It was just YouTube bad, whatever, internet stuff. And now, she doesn’t like me to watch with her but she’s happy to have me, like not review but just kind of check out what she has watched and then we talk about some of the videos and I tell her what I liked and she tells me what she was into and we talk about which things were silly or which things were interesting. So, that has been a huge growth for me to just spend more time to really understand what these things are that she’s interested in, in a level of detail that I can actually see it and get it and relate to it in some way, rather than dismissing it, which is what I would have done previously. ERIKA: I loved all of your shares about all of your interests. I always think when people share about family member interests, it’s like, that’s only three people in the whole world and you’re already covering so many different areas and there are so many ways and things are kind of interacting and you’re learning from each other and you’re all so different. And I just love that and I loved the slime phase. We had that big time with my youngest too and it’s pretty messy, but it’s a lot of fun. ANNA: I know the slime thing was actually after our time. Did you have slime, Pam? We didn’t have slime. It wasn’t a thing. I have friends from the Network that have younger kids that I get to visit and it’s a whole thing, right? It’s just unbelievably amazing and messy, but it’s incredible. I love that. And just that again, the diversity of interest with the three of you is just, wow, this is how rich life is when we’re just exploring these things that are interesting to us. PAM: I love that. And so, Sam, you kind of alluded to this, so I’d like to dive in a bit more, but I would love to hear a bit more about how you actually discovered unschooling and what your family’s transition to unschooling looked like. SAM: This will be good to talk about because this was definitely a big journey for us and not something we ever would have imagined, conceived of, anticipated in any way. And so I guess we were just, I mean, for me, I hadn’t really put that much thought into it. Maybe this sounds terrible, but I didn’t really think that much about what it would be like to be a parent. And I had no plans, I had no ideas of how it should be, or the right way to do it or anything like that. I just kind of, I don’t want to speak for Kate, but I just made assumptions that like, okay, you have a kid, kid goes to daycare, until they’re old enough to go to kindergarten, and then they go to kindergarten. And so, we were following that path. And I think we’re lucky that we found out about this daycare pretty close to our house that was, I think, a generally positive thing for our daughter at the time. It’s a Montessori daycare. And it ended up having just some really wonderful teachers, but also some really wonderful friends, and several of whom live just within a couple blocks of us, and have become, in her short life, lifelong friends of our daughters. So, her closest friends in the neighborhood she’s been with since they were three months old, which thinking back on it, I’m like, oh my god, I can’t believe we dropped her off when she was three months old, and just went to the office. But you know, at the time, Kate and I were both in very busy parts of our careers. And I was very, very career focused. And, generally, our daughter did great with other kids, did great in daycare. And then there were a few times like towards the end when she was around five, and we were getting close to the kindergarten transition, she started having days where she just really didn’t want to go. And she would be literally kicking and screaming. I would literally carry her kicking and screaming, which is something that looking back on and I’m kind of mortified that I did. But my mindset at the time was, this is not optional. I've got to go to work. And you've got to go to school, this is the deal. Welcome to the world. And I really felt like I was leaving her in a safe place. And then we live about two blocks from a public school, and we are here in Minneapolis, and we really wanted to send her to that school, and we just kind of made that choice. We didn’t talk to her about it. We didn’t tour schools. And then it turned out most of the neighborhood kids including all her friends were going to the school that’s just a mile down the road but it’s in the suburban district. So, when she was at this school in kindergarten she didn’t know anybody there. And socio-economically and demographically the school that she went to for kindergarten is very different from her. And it was pretty rough. She encountered a lot of bullying. She encountered a lot of what was probably traumatic talk about what they call live shooter drills, and the discussion around that was extremely explicit and extremely scary. And so it was overall not a positive experience for her and within the first month, she was refusing to go and really upset about it. And we realized pretty quickly, though we did this whole, “No, you've got to go, there’s not a choice.” We did that for a little while and then finally she was literally just begging us to send her to the other school. And so we said okay, we’ll do that. It still didn’t occur to us that not going to school was an option. That was definitely not on the radar, but we were able to transfer her to the other school. They put her in the class with her friends, and she had this great group of friends. It seemed like everything was fine. It seemed like it was a total 180. We really didn’t have any more school refusal. The rest of the kindergarten year seemed good. And then we went through first grade and that seemed good. Summers were challenging because there’s this whole world of summer camps that’s super competitive and you have to sign your kid up for camps in January for the summer and my work schedule was so intense, and I was traveling a lot for work. So, Kate was alone with our daughter for a lot of the time. And so we signed her up for every week that we could. In retrospect, that was pretty intense. So, at the end of first grade. And while we went through first grade there were various signs, but nothing that was really telling us definitively that this is not working for her. And she really had a wonderful teacher in first grade, who really got her. And what we realized is that the teacher was really providing our daughter with a lot of accommodations, without her or us having to ask for them, and sort of would bend the rules of the school, just to make her more comfortable. And so that was super helpful and, and I think also pretty unusual. But after first grade ended that summer. We signed her up for a camp, a couple camps, and something happened in the course of that, where she really didn’t have a break at all between school and the camps, and she hit a wall, and we just started to see a dramatic, dramatic change in her. That was really frightening, because it was so intense. And so, at first it was not wanting to leave the house, I’m not going to go to camp, that sort of thing. Which was okay, by that point we were already into the pandemic so my travel had stopped and that was actually a big relief. I was still working a lot but I was at home, so it wasn’t like the end of the world if we couldn’t drop her off somewhere. But we started seeing a lot of physical aggression, and just anger and rage really. And it was something that was just very scary and challenging. And then that summer between first and second grade, she stopped wanting to get out of bed, and would not get out of bed the entire day. Wouldn’t comb her hair, bathe, brush teeth, none of those things were happening. It really felt like we’re in a crisis. And so, we sought medical help. But she wouldn’t go, she would not go to see a doctor. So we did virtual sessions with psychiatrists and that was extremely unhelpful. We were really approaching it through this medical model of, this is a crisis, our daughter is having some kind of like so far unexplained psychiatric episode. And like the psychiatrist basically said, you should commit her to some kind of inpatient thing. Everything about that just felt wrong to me. That was the point at which it was like, okay, we’re not going to talk to the psychiatrist anymore. This whole time I’d been Googling kind of ferociously trying to figure out what’s happening here. What I came across was all this content about PDA. It felt like, wow, this really sounded like it was describing what we were experiencing. So, I signed up for a class for parents who have PDA kids. And that was an interesting experience. On the one hand, it was like this huge relief because the class was from a parent who had gone through this experience and had taken a very scientific approach to trying to understand what was happening and how to readjust their lives to deal with this. In that class, which I generally had very mixed feelings about, but that’s the class where I heard the term unschooling for the first time. So to get to the question, I guess, that was definitely a phrase that I had never heard. In this class, there were 400 parents in this virtual class. I was just astonished at how many parents there were. And we would have these calls and the stories that people shared were all very similar, definitely very relatable. The thing I noticed is that everybody similar to us was approaching it as a crisis, like as a problem that has to be solved. One of the big lessons from the class was this is not something you can change. This is something you have to adapt to. So that definitely got me thinking and it was a real shift of mindset for me. It’s like, okay, this is it, life is not going to be the way we thought it was. And we have to make changes. And it was the facilitator of that class who first mentioned the term unschooling. There was lots of talk about homeschooling because so many of the kids whose parents were in this program were refusing or unable to go to school. In the school world, they label it school refusal. And I think the way I would talk about it now is just, unable to go to school really. So, then I started Googling unschooling and wondering, what the heck is this? Because I was not interested in being a teacher. I actually tried being a teacher in an early career. I had several, false starts, I guess I would say. And one of them was in education and I kind of left that thinking, okay, that is not something I can do. I am never going to do that again. My conception of homeschooling, and I think Anna, you were just talking about this in one of the recent discussions was like, homeschooling means you’re sitting at the kitchen table with workbooks and curriculum and you’re going through the whole thing. And I was like, I don’t want to do that. And I’m 99% sure that my daughter is not interested in that. And so that’s where the unschooling thing came in, I'd like to learn more about this. And so through Googling, I found this podcast (Exploring Unschooling) and it was a totally life-changing experience. I think just listening to the podcast, because I think the thing that really struck me is that I was immersed in this PDA community, which was very much using the medical model for looking at things and the deficit lens of looking at things. And then in the podcast, you all were taking this totally different lens. You’re not doing this because it’s a last resort and you have no other choice. It’s this intentional way of approaching life differently. And then just kind of turning all these things that I never questioned, like school is required and just asking, well, why? Let’s actually think about that. Is that actually true? What’s the goal of education and what are other ways of achieving that goal? And so just listening to stories of parents who were making this choice was really a really transformational experience. And then I went back into this class that I was taking, this class spanned a period of three months. And so in those three months was a huge learning for me, I would go back into these calls with these other parents and their voices are all just filled with panic and fear. And I was just like, I’m not feeling that anymore. When I went into it, I was all panic and fear. That was the deal. And then after listening, and I probably listened to like 150 episodes of the podcast, I’m just walking around the house, the headphones all day, just episode after episode, after episode, everything I’m doing, I’m listening to it. I was just like, I’m not afraid of this anymore. Then I joined the Network, really not knowing what to expect, but one thing that really struck me when I joined the Network is nobody in the network was using any of the same language that I had learned in my PDA curriculum that I had found. But a lot of people were describing similar things that sounded like similar experiences. And I was just like, wow, this is like a parallel universe over here where we’re dealing with the same human things, but this group of people is taking a completely different mindset and a completely different approach to it. It’s not a crisis. It’s not a problem. We’re just rolling with the phases of life and making adjustments that we have to make. I got really excited about unschooling and I was like, this is great. And then I wanted to be talking about it all the time, but I quickly found that people who are not unschooling are not interested in hearing about unschooling. That is a lesson I learned very quickly. So, it’s not something that we talked about at the park or at the neighborhood gatherings very much. So, that’s kind of the long winded story of how we arrived at this point. ERIKA: That gives me goosebumps. PAM: I know. I do appreciate you sharing the details of it because I mean, it is a very familiar journey for me. I remember the years, the two years where we had a great teacher. I was in the same place, working with my kids. I had no clue that this was a choice. This was something we had to figure out and having those teachers who were not as rigid and who saw my child and celebrated them and thought it was really cool and just accommodated. It was only night and day when then the next year you’ve got another teacher who was very, very fixated. But yeah, I super appreciate that whole journey and the comparison, the language and the approach, right. With these kids, I don't even like saying these kids, but with these kinds of situations, this way of moving through the world. We don’t see the deficit side because I hadn’t thought of it that way, but it is completely a choice. It’s like we’re introduced to it maybe because something has gone sideways. Because we grew up with the narrative of, this is the way we do things. We have kids, they go to daycare, they go to school, et cetera. And then something knocks us to ask that first question. But yeah, once you open that up and then you recognize all the different questions that you can ask and that shift to just being in the world with the people who are part of our families and, and it’s hard to explain fully respecting them and just living together and coming and going and, and understanding each other, and shifting to that perspective versus, oh my gosh, here’s all the accommodations I need to make to try to fix it. And then eventually, hopefully, they’ll work enough that we can go back to the life that we had. It’s still holding that because it’s revisiting the questions, revisiting the assumptions that we have been basing our life on that this is the good stuff to do. And what are all the things, even the super hard things, that we have to do to get ourselves back to that. ANNA: I think one of the things I really appreciate was you sharing the whole journey, because I think it will actually resonate with a lot of people. Just hearing how many people were in that PDA group is kind of amazing to me. But one of the things I love, when you first came to the Network and other people that have had a similar journey, because like you said, you’ll hear similar stories to yours very often in the Network, but it’s that first moment of relief, because I think so often you’re really focused on all the things that are happening that feel terrible. This is so serious, this is so terrible, but then really opening up to really seeing the gifts in your child. I mean, oh my gosh, from the beginning, your daughter just delighted me, she just had so many interesting things about her and the way she moved through the world. And I think when we can bring that perspective and I think parents are craving that, right? It’s why those teachers that were so kind felt so great because they saw the thing that you see in your child. And I think that is something that I love about the Network where we just celebrate all these amazing kids for the things that they bring to the table because it’s amazing. We don’t need to make everybody look the same and do the same thing. So, I loved that piece and just that little spark that happens when it’s like, yeah, she is amazing. And I love that we can be in a place where we can all see that. ERIKA: Yeah. When you’re too in the tunnel vision of a certain paradigm, the school paradigm where it has to look like this, and it’s not looking like this, and this is an emergency, it can be really hard to even imagine anything outside of that. But right, I feel like I remember when you first came to the Network, just the idea of what if there’s nothing wrong, actually, and we just are who we are and that’s okay. I think that feels so good, especially when we’re hearing all these messages about something being wrong. And then, for me, with my neurodivergent kids, I just have found being in the Network so validating and reinforcing and positive for me, because I just keep seeing all these similar experiences, they get it, they’ve been there with these same things. And everyone is just really appreciating the uniqueness of each of each child. And that just feels so much better. And I mean, we could try to fix things for our whole lives and just be in constant conflict, and nothing would necessarily even get better or change. And so, I think it’s just so much nicer to be in a nice relationship, in a positive relationship with their kids. And I know you’ve talked about a lot of shifts already. But the question I wanted to ask is, what has been like the biggest mindset shift for you in this journey so far? SAM: I think it’s got to be around the school. There are so many things around this. And I was thinking about this on the most basic level, just the idea that school was optional, or that there were different ways to approach it was a big learning. I think one thing that I left out of the story is that as we were approaching second grade, our daughter was enrolled. And as we were getting closer and closer, I just couldn’t picture how this was going to happen. I think at the end of the summer, on the day after Labor Day, which is when school starts, it was like, I don’t think things are going to be magically different. And we can't just pick up and go back to where we were. But our daughter was, I think she also had the message already ingrained that school was not optional. And so she did rally. We went and got her haircut, and we got clothes. And she went that first day. First, we went to the open house. And that went okay, and we met her new teacher. And then she went to the first day. And everyone in the school said that they were amazing. And that second day, she woke up, and she said, “I am not going back to that school.” And it was firm, this is the deal. And so then I went through a lot between that early September, and probably mid October, which is right around the time, this would have been 2024, which was right on the time that I joined the network. I was calling our daughter in sick every day. And keeping in touch with the school, having weekly calls with the school, trying to explain to them what’s going on. And then I switched her from the school district that we had enrolled her in, and had a virtual only. It is a really innovative virtual-only option that they developed during COVID, and then really invested a lot in. And it seemed really cool, actually. So we switched her to that program. And that did not help at all. She was not going to get on those classes. And she was not going to log in. But I had calls with the teacher every week. And the teacher told me, “I went through the same thing where my daughter refused to go to school. I am totally with you. I totally get it. I totally get where you are.” And I mean, these people at the school could not have been more supportive. But then as soon as we hit the 30 day mark, they were like, well, it’s been 30 days. And now we got to call the county, we got to get the county in there. Suddenly, it was like, okay, we’ve been accommodating, but time’s up, it’s been 30 days, and it can’t go on for this long. At that point, we had had our daughter assessed for neuropsychological evaluation and had all of these assessments done and found a really knowledgeable doctor who specialized in autism in girls. And I felt more confident that what our daughter really needed was rest, and was in a state of burnout that she was not going to recover from quickly. And the psychologist said you should think about it as a year, at least, that she’s going to be in this reduced-capacity state. But it wasn’t until the school said, we got to call the county, that I was like, okay, we've got to make a decision. And at that moment, the decision is we are not going to try to work through this medical deficit lens to try and get our daughter back on track to return to the environment which put her into this state. And so, I think it really took that for me to have that internal shift or transformational kind of moment of, we have to make a different decision. And so, from that point, instead of being like, okay, this unschooling thing sounds great and we’re gonna do this until we no longer have to, I think that’s where my mindset had been, and then I moved into more of what I would call acceptance of no, no, no, we’re going to really choose this path. And it wasn’t until that point that I really started to embrace unschooling and get excited about it and actually think about it as a deliberate choice. And I think the other shift that I think is important was more about me and my worries and my career, because I have always had this sense of financial insecurity and just kind of fear around that. When I was insisting that she go to school, forcing her to go to school, it’s true that I had to go to work and it’s true that my work was very busy and that I had to travel a lot for work, but I didn’t have to work that job. And that was really the way I had approached work. I worked really hard. Work was a top priority in my life before meeting Kate and thinking about having kids and all that. And I was achieving a lot of recognition and success at work and there was no part of me, any new opportunity that I was given at work I said yes to any new challenge I was given. I said yes to anything. If I was given negative feedback at work, I was going to overcome that and do whatever I had to do. And I just was in this mode of thriving on the validation systems of the corporate world and just moving up that ladder. And I had ended up in a leadership position and there was really no part of me that was like, this is optional or I don’t have to. It was like, no, I have to do this. And so, I think that when I started to go through the shift about school, it really made me think about, why am I spending so much time at work? When I was working from home, I had like 12-14 meetings back-to-back on Zoom every day. And I was anxious and frustrated all the time and I was super stressed out and it’s like, no matter how hard you work, there’s always more work. It's just never finished. And so, I started to think that I don’t have to have this career path. It just doesn’t have to be this way. And so, then I started making decisions at work to pull back from work and first I changed into a lower stress job. I stepped down from the leadership role and I took a different kind of role and then I reduced my hours and then eventually it was like, I’m just going to stop working. And there’s definitely a privilege involved with that and there was also, it really was in in the case of our family, I think it was a huge mindset mindset shift for me about how important work really is and how important money is and what you need to do versus what you want to do and all these different things. So that was like a pretty huge thing. And I think that’s the other piece. I often think this related to unschooling now, is that I feel like and I really like that the name of the network is Living Joyfully, because I feel like the term unschooling just doesn’t quite do it, because school is just one part of it or how we approach learning. It’s just one part of it. But really it’s been a total change of how I approach life on a daily basis, right? In big ways and in small ways and so that’s really just a huge transformation that this journey has involved for me. PAM: I love it and yes, the name of the Network was very intentional because absolutely unschooling was my window to this world. It was that the school was the first question when I eventually discovered that it wasn’t the law that there were other options than just dropping your kids off at school or else you go to jail. And it is just so brilliant how you asked that question. You start diving into that and how it opens up It’s like oh, well if I can question school, maybe I can question work. As I am questioning school I am starting to have different perspectives and thoughts about relationships and the value of relationships and the value of my child, a different way of seeing my child as a human being versus somebody I need to train and who needs to learn that you go to school and then that becomes work. I remember there was a season where I noticed when I was writing blog posts many years ago that every blog post I wrote that started about unschooling, obviously, by the end of a thousand words, fifteen hundred words was and that’s life because really the perspective can be applied across every aspect of life. It’s not just school, yes or no, when you want to dive deeper. When you discover it’s not so much that I need to fix all these things so that the kid can enjoy school so that I can enjoy work. Thinking there’s something wrong with me if I’m not making these conventional systems work for me versus questioning the systems in the first place And just I love the journey of how you tweaked it, right? It’s like oh, I’m gonna change my job to release some of the stress. Now I’m gonna lower my hours. That was the same approach with school, right? Those 30 days you’re just calling in sick because it’s keeping your doors open, keeping the possibilities open until there was a moment where that door is closing and now we really want to make an actual choice. Are we going to force through this or are we going to decide to step out of that system? ANNA: I think, for me, I mentioned at the top, questioning the prevailing narratives and I think that’s the big piece for me. We have a lot of narratives, school is a have to and school is hard, you just have to do hard things and work is hard and you have to do hard things and we need to be productive and all of these kinds of beliefs that end up not necessarily serving us individually or as a family but end up serving the system that we’re in. That is one of my favorite parts of this, really just questioning all of it and you may still choose to work in some way or to go to school in some way but boy does it feel different as a choice and an intentional path than it does as a have to and the drudgery. That is why it's called Living Joyfully, why we so intentionally chose that and why Pam really really resonated for me. It's questioning, why do we have to have these hard things? Why does life have to be hard? Why does work have to be hard? Why does school have to be hard? Maybe it doesn’t. And so once we can start asking that question and really examine the answers, I think everything changes so dramatically. ERIKA: Yeah, I love that your answer to the question is basically everything. I just completely changed into a new person. I totally remember that part of my journey as well. When it’s just this ripple effect of one little thing that doesn’t have to be like that and then it just all kind of ripples out from there and I just love it. PAM: One thing I just wanted to say, I think at first like when I remember way back when we started, when I first heard the term unschooling and you hear of people describing living joyfully, making choices from that perspective rather than, life is hard. We have to do these hard things. At first, I remember thinking- well, if I step back and start choosing not to do hard things, won’t my life or my kids be so boring because we won’t be doing all those things. But like Anna said, you’ve discovered and shared Sam, it’s that shift to the motivation behind the choices. The fact that they are now choices, we see our kids choosing to do hard things all the time. Challenging things that get them right up at the edge. Tipping over into frustration, but the fact that they’re choosing them intentionally makes all the difference in the world. That was just something out there because at first you can think oh well then we’re going to be doing nothing but that’s one of the feedback we get to our questions. We used to get so often well, they’re never gonna do anything if you don’t make it do these hard things, right? They do all kinds of things! ANNA: We’re about to wrap up, but I feel like because you’ve shared this journey I just want to and hopefully this isn't too much of a surprise. I know you’re about a year and a half into your unschooling journey, maybe just give a brief glimpse into, things really do feel better, right? Your daughter really feels better, you see her kind of coming back into the person you felt like before and even more so I just maybe that would help give the arc for people that are feeling like it’s hard and it’s scary right now. SAM: Yes, and I thank you for that opportunity because if I think back to where we were. If I think back to a year and a half ago, I was scared. I guess on the one hand I would hear stories of parents who’ve been through something similar and were in a different, better place now was helpful, but on the other hand the voice in my head was like, but that’s not going to be your situation. This is the rest of your life. And it was slow and I think you, Anna, said something really helpful to me at one point. We were probably six months in and I was saying something and I can’t remember what we were talking about but it was in one of our weekly calls. I was commenting on being in burnout and what it was going to be like after and you said, Sam, I think you have some thinking to do about what it means to be done with burnout or what is life going to be like after burnout? What does that even mean? That was super helpful and I’ve thought about that a lot because going into burnout felt very sudden. It just felt like one day we woke up and we were in a different universe. That’s how it felt. But when I think back, there were lots of signs. And if I go back and read, I’m a journaler, and if I go back and read my journal entries from three years ago, the signs are there in my journal or even from longer ago than that. So, it really wasn’t sudden and the sort of transition out and now our daughter does talk about how she was in burnout and she talks about that sometimes. She talks about it as in the past tense and sometimes. She’s still a little bit in there, but she knows she’s in a better place. It really is just very incremental one day at a time, but things have changed dramatically. And we’re just in it as a family. I think we’re just in a way, way, way better place and it doesn’t look anything like it looked before. I think it’s better than it was before but I could never have imagined or thought that this is what we would want. But now I just think things are great. I just feel more confident that we can deal with whatever challenges come up as they come up and we just have a new approach and a new lens for life. ANNA: I think one of the cool things about her and some of the other kids that we’ve seen transition in that way is just how they teach us how to regulate. I want to do this thing and then I want some time off and wait, I don’t want to do this thing. I’ve loved watching her journey of really understanding herself because I think she was pushing herself beyond her limits, sometimes with a little help from you all. But sometimes I think she was just reading the signs and saying okay, I need to do this. But now with this freedom you see her just being so intentional and expending a lot of energy on some things and then saying hey, I need to dial it back. I just feel like that’s great for all of us to learn and remember and normalize that that’s actually how humans like to move through the world. That fast, linear pace is really hard for most humans and our nervous system. So, I love what these kids have to teach us as well. I appreciate you just sharing a little bit more of that arc. Thank you so so much for being here. It’s been really interesting and powerful and I hope everyone enjoyed the conversation and maybe had their own kind of aha moment or just resonated with the feelings that we’ve been talking about. If you enjoy these kinds of conversations and want to come hang out with us. We’d love to have you join us on the Living Joyfully Network. We invite you to check it out and see if it fits with our free month trial and you’ll find the link in the show notes. And also at livingjoyfully.ca. The link will be on the home page. Thank you so much for being here and for everyone for joining us. PAM: Thanks so much, Sam.ERIKA: Thanks, Sam. SAM: Thank you.

As the Memorandum of Understanding becomes public, Israelis and Jews worldwide are left scratching their heads, asking "all of it, for this?!" Well, we have a bit of a different take this week on that exact question. Also this week - they did it! The Knicks won the NBA Championship and our hosts were all over it. Some follow ups too including the mushrooms that make folks see little people, and we finally answer whether the "kick it in the face" method actually works with a real-life example. ________ ** Fly to Israel direct in comfort, class and safety from an Israeli carrier! Arkia is THE choice for flights to Israel! **   Visit: https://www.arkia.com/ ________ **  Skip the airport and get away to a KOSHER luxury hotel, with food, mikvah, shul and more! Book at the Armon Hotel in Stamford! **   Visit: https://linkly.link/2SB6v ________ ** Chumash and Rashi as you've never learned it before!  ** Download the free app for iOS or Android and spend your free time enlightening yourself with innovative Torah (instead of wasting time listening to this cast!) Visit: https://www.klomar.org/ Call: (347) 212-0050 ________ ** Own a gorgeous luxury home in Orlando at Eden Gardens and set yourself up for Yomim Tovim, Summers and more! ** Featuring on-site shul, eruv, kosher grocery store, mikveh, and other heimish families to keep your entire family and extended family entertained for days! Visit: https://edengardensorlando.com Call/Whatsapp: (407) 777-9488 ________ ** Medical weight loss made simple and affordable! Skip the waiting rooms and start losing today with SlixRxCenter.com !** Featuring personalized plans with medical providers, and a team that understands the frum community and its unique lifestyle challenges. Visit: https://slimrxcenter.com/ Call: 845-414-6499 ________ ** Town Appliance - For All Of Your Appliance Needs! ** No matter the budget, Town Appliance will get you the right appliance for your needs and give you the most value for your money. Visit: https://www.townappliance.com/ Call/Text/Whatsapp: 732-364-5195 ________ We have a call-in number where you can hear the cast! Tell your friends and family who may not have internet access! 605-417-0303 To Call In From Israel: +079-579-5087 To Call In From UK: +03-333-66-0768 Also! Subscribe for our bonus content by phone! Available at the same number. ________ Get official KC swag and show your support to the world! https://kiddushclubmerch.com ________ Subscribe now to keep us going and access bonus content! https://buymeacoffee.com/kiddushclub/membership   Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiddushclubpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kiddushclubcast Join our WhatsApp chat: https://whatsapp.kccast.com Send us you thoughts comments and suggestions via email: hock@kiddushclubpodcast.com  

There is a real tension building in K-12 right now. The "no screens" conversation that started with cell phone bans has moved into legislative territory, with 17 states introducing screen time bills in 2026 alone and four already enacting laws that go beyond phones to target district-issued devices and classroom technology directly. If your product sells into schools, this is no longer a trend to monitor. It is a business reality to plan around.At the same time, summer is not a selling season, and pretending otherwise is a fast way to lose trust with the educators and administrators you need on your side come fall. The question is not whether to show up in July. It is how to show up in a way that actually serves the people already using your product and the ones about to start.This field notes episode covers what is moving fast right now: the legislative landscape around EdTech and screens, what smart marketing looks like in a non-buying season, what is working on LinkedIn this summer, and a few posts from district leaders and educators worth paying close attention to.What You'll Learn1️⃣ Why the no-screens movement has moved from conversation to legislation What started as cell phone bans has expanded into bills targeting district-issued devices and classroom technology in 17 states in 2026 alone. For EdTech companies, this is no longer a sentiment issue. It is a product positioning and sales reality that requires a clear, proactive stance.2️⃣ What smart marketing actually looks like in a non-buying season July is not a selling window, but that does not mean going quiet. The brands that show up well right now are shifting into implementation and support mode, meeting educators where they are and building the kind of trust that converts when procurement opens back up.3️⃣ Why LinkedIn carousels are one of the biggest underused opportunities right now Carousel posts make up less than 5% of content on LinkedIn and still drive some of the highest reach and engagement of any post format. The bar for standing out is low, and the data-backed best practices are straightforward.Why It MattersEducation marketers are heading into one of the most complex back-to-school seasons in recent memory. Legislation is reshaping what schools can buy and use. Budgets are tighter. Educators are more skeptical of vendor outreach than ever. And AI is changing how content gets surfaced and who gets trusted as a credible voice in the space.Showing up in July with the same playbook as the rest of the year is not just ineffective. It signals that you do not understand how schools actually operate. The marketers who will be in the best position come fall are the ones using this window to support, listen, and build credibility in ways that compound over time.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Screen Time Legislation Tracker (Claire Hollenbeck) and Clare Harrison A free tracker of screen time and device legislation across all 50 states, built by the co-founders of AlchemyK12. As of June 2026, 42 states have enacted phone laws or policies and 17 states have introduced screen time legislation this year alone.Elana Leoni on the screen time debate Elana's own take on the no-screens movement, including what EdTech companies should be doing proactively to get ahead of it.Andy Marcinek on LinkedIn Referenced for his framing of the critical questions educators and companies should be asking about technology in the classroom: Why is this tool here? Are students creating or consuming? What did the screen actually cost and what did it add?The SAMR Model (Edutopia) A widely used framework for evaluating how technology augments or transforms learning. Referenced as a useful lens for understanding when and how technology adds real value in the classroom.Amos Fodchuk on LinkedIn: AI Adoption Gap Shared a graph from Microsoft's AI Diffusion report showing that AI usage in metropolitan counties (32.9%) is nearly double that of rural counties (16.2%). A critical equity signal for EdTech marketers.Kip Glazer on LinkedIn School principal and author of Lead with AI, referenced for her honest post about the complexity of school leadership, inherited tech stacks, and the resistance leaders face when trying to make change.Kyle Brumbaugh repost: Build Products Our Agents Can Use A post from Chris Hagel, CIO at Peninsula School District, about why the future of EdTech is not more chatbots but district-owned agents that coordinate safely across every system a district runs. A signal vendors should not ignore.Richard van der Blom / Just Connecting HUB Referenced for his LinkedIn algorithm report and the three-positive-signals framework for social selling. Elana cites him as her go-to authority on growing reach and engagement intentionally on LinkedIn.Richard Moore on LinkedIn Founder of The Art of Sales community, referenced for his practical approach to social selling. Note: please confirm this is the correct LinkedIn handle.Connect with Elana: LinkedIn | Have a question or topic you'd like covered? DM Elana directly.

In this powerful episode of the Forged in the Fires Podcast, Fireman Rob sits down with Will Summers, Green Beret veteran and one of the real-life Horse Soldiers whose story inspired 12 Strong.Will shares firsthand experiences from the early days following 9/11, operating in some of the most dangerous environments in the world alongside Special Forces teams on horseback in Afghanistan. He opens up about leadership under pressure, brotherhood, sacrifice, and the mindset required to face uncertainty head-on.Beyond the battlefield, Will discusses the transition from military service to helping others through leadership and resilience training, using the lessons forged in combat to inspire growth, discipline, and purpose.This episode is a raw and authentic look at courage, service, and what it means to lead when everything is on the line.

Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Haidee-Jo Summers. Haidee-Jo is a talented and knowledgable impressionist painter. She is a wonderfully creative artist and I sit down with her to discuss her process and history in art-making. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Haidee-Jo's Website: https://www.haideejo.com Haidee-Jo's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/haideejosummers/ Russell Gallery: https://www.russell-gallery.com/gallery.html Mall Galleries: https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/about-us/royal-institute-oil-painters Royal Institute of Oil Painters: https://theroi.co.uk Laguna Plein Air Painters: https://lpapa.org Forgotten Coast: https://www.forgottencoastenpleinair.com Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork

From the Last Cast Lodge on the Kvichak river, the Walton family shares their favorite fishing memories, commercial fishing, buying and running their Bristol Bay lodge, family traditions, and the decisions that made their dream possible. The episode covers guiding moments on the water, financial discipline and legacy, community ties, conservation concerns like Pebble Mine, and how family bonds keep the lodge and lifestyle thriving. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you can buy.) Alpine Fit (Premium outdoor layering from another Alaskan-owned business.) Backcountry Hunters and Anglers  

Welcome back to another Turned On: Dirty Sexy Money reaction ep, and this week Annie's joined by Hayley Summers! Before diving into episode four, Annie recaps all the big moments — Henry's TV debut, the neverending drama, and of course that lunch at the lingerie shoot where things went from zero to one hundred real fast. Hayley gets candid about what filming was actually like, why she firmly believes there's no such thing as a "bad edit," and explains why she waited until the lingerie shoot to share her real opinions on Annie and Lily's stunt work. On top of all that, the girls chat about Hayley's search for love, what she actually wants out of life, and whether she'd do it all again for season two. They wrap things up with some juicy quick fire questions and hint at what to expect in episode five! Socials: Instagram: @annieknight.unhinged TikTok: @annieknight.unhingedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and fintech innovator Joshua Summers to discuss startups, venture capital, private credit, artificial intelligence, and what founders need to know to survive today's fundraising environment. Josh is a serial entrepreneur with successful exits to PayPal and AT&T, and the co-founder of EnFi, a company modernizing credit risk assessment for the rapidly growing $2+ trillion private credit market. He is also the co-founder of TBD Angels, an angel investing community that has grown to more than 300 members and invested in over 80 startups. The conversation explores lessons learned from multiple exits, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the evolution of fintech, how AI is changing startup economics, and what separates companies that survive difficult markets from those that disappear. In This Episode From Startup Founder to Multiple Successful Exits Josh reflects on his entrepreneurial journey and the major lessons learned from building and scaling companies that were ultimately acquired by PayPal and AT&T. The discussion covers: What changes after a successful exit Common founder mistakes during growth phases Building teams that scale Why culture matters more than most founders realize The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse and the Birth of EnFi During the SVB crisis, Josh worked directly with startups attempting to move funds and navigate uncertainty in real time. What he discovered exposed a major weakness in modern lending infrastructure: Opaque credit monitoring Manual underwriting processes Covenant complexity Limited real-time portfolio visibility These insights ultimately led to the creation of EnFi, which is focused on transforming risk analysis and monitoring in private credit markets. Building an Angel Investing Community As co-founder of TBD Angels, Josh shares insights into what it takes to build and sustain a successful angel investing organization. Topics include: How to start an angel group Why most angel groups fail Creating long-term engagement and trust The benefits founders gain from becoming investors themselves Building a high-quality investment community Fundraising in a Difficult Market The episode dives into the realities founders face when capital markets tighten. Josh discusses: How founders can "manufacture momentum" during fundraising The psychology of investors in difficult markets Managing down rounds and flat rounds Maintaining team morale during capital pressure The KPIs investors now consider mandatory Investment Bankers: Advisors or Expensive Middlemen? Many founders question whether investment bankers truly add value during fundraising or M&A processes. Josh offers a candid perspective on: The real role of an investment banker What bankers do behind the scenes Why process management matters How founders should evaluate potential banking partners The difference between a transactional banker and a strategic advisor The Future of Fintech The conversation explores how financial technology continues to evolve and why many businesses are increasingly becoming fintech-enabled companies. Topics include: Embedded finance Infrastructure APIs Lending technology Risk management AI-driven financial products The convergence of software and financial services AI-Enabled vs AI-First Companies One of the most important discussions in the episode focuses on the difference between: Companies adding AI features to existing products Businesses fundamentally built around AI from day one Josh explains: Why the distinction matters Which companies may have defensible advantages The risks of superficial AI positioning What investors are really looking for Key Themes Entrepreneurship • Venture Capital • Angel Investing • Private Credit • Fintech • Artificial Intelligence • Startup Fundraising • Silicon Valley Bank • Investment Banking • Company Building • Leadership • Risk Management About Joshua Summers Joshua Summers is a serial entrepreneur, fintech founder, and angel investor with successful exits to PayPal and AT&T. He is the co-founder of EnFi, a company focused on modernizing credit risk assessment and monitoring for private credit markets, and co-founder of TBD Angels, a 300+ member angel investing network that has invested in more than 80 startups. Josh is passionate about combining technical excellence with human insight to build companies that create meaningful impact. #Fintech #ArtificialIntelligence #PrivateCredit #Startups #VentureCapital #AngelInvesting #Entrepreneurship #JoshuaSummers #InvestmentBanking #Fundraising #AI #FintechInnovation Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are for informational purposes only. They do not constitute financial or legal advice, nor do they necessarily reflect the views of Finalis Inc. or Finalis Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.   

Happy Monday, Oceans of Hope! Welcome to the last episode of season 4! I am going to take the rest of the summer to prep new episodes and have a bit of a break before starting the school year and season five! Be sure to follow along on Instagram to see when we are coming back and what I get up to this summer!Episodes referred to in this episode:Mental Health and SustainabilityFollow Oceans of Hope on Instagram! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast if you like it. Remember to go outside and take an unplugged walk! Be sure to share this episode with your friends and family (and anyone else you would like to) if you enjoyed it!

Summers was diagnosed with OCD only after the original run of the show.

The Story of Chris G. Simmons: Lick City, The Vagues, The Niki Taylors and MoreIn this episode, we're joined by Chris G. Simmons for a deep dive into his journey through the South Florida music scene of the 1980s and early 1990s.Chris reflects on growing up in Hollywood, Florida, and how discovering bands like KISS inspired him to pick up a guitar, write songs, and begin performing at a young age. He discusses the formation of bands such as Nasty which morphed into Lick City, the DIY realities of the local scene, and performing at venues including the Cameo Theatre, Treehouse, Button South, and more.The conversation also explores Chris's creative partnership with Les Wan, better known in the South Florida scene as Lex Looks, the profound impact of Les's passing, and how the band moved forward through lineup changes and an evolving musical direction.Chris shares stories from later projects including The Vague and The Niki Taylors, as well as performances at venues such as Squeeze, Plus Five, The Edge, and Summers. He also discusses the changing South Florida music landscape and recalls the unexpected attention the band received after a cease-and-desist letter connected to its name.Chris is also candid about his struggles with substance use, his eventual decision to leave that lifestyle behind, and the lasting impact those experiences have had on both his life and his music.

Season 7: Episode 5 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Jon C. Stott speaking about his book "Wild Blueberry Summer: More Upper Michigan Moments and Memories." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future UP Notable Book Club speakers! For more information please visit the links below www.UPPAA.org www.UPNotable.com www.modernhistorypress.com/store/Jon-C-Stott-c132541501 JON C. STOTT has been previously honored for Yooper Ale Trails: Craft Breweries and Brewpubs of Michigan's Upper Peninsula (2023). He is a man with many interests, including the natural world, U.P. history, professional hockey, and of course, a good craft brew. Wild Blueberry Summer: More Upper Michigan Moments and Memories is actually the second memoir of his cottage visits and local ramblings in the Crooked Lake area. The first book, Summers at the Lake: Upper Michigan Moments and Memories, spans several decades, while Wild Blueberry Summer follows his adventures over a single calendar season.

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It's a SUPERSIZED episode this week! Partly because there was so much to cover but also because it had to be recorded earlier than usual, and our hosts graciously agreed to come back on from the home studio to give updates on the two lead stories from this week. They include the Iran war, the NBA championship, and a smattering of some of the most random stories in true KC fashion. Oh ya! It's been a while, but a new viral taste test leads this week's show. ________ ** Chumash and Rashi as you've never learned it before!  ** Download the free app for iOS or Android and spend your free time enlightening yourself with innovative Torah (instead of wasting time listening to this cast!) Visit: https://www.klomar.org/ Call/Whatsapp: (407) 777-9488 ________ ** Own a gorgeous luxury home in Orlando at Eden Gardens and set yourself up for Yomim Tovim, Summers and more! ** Featuring on-site shul, eruv, kosher grocery store, mikveh, and other heimish families to keep your entire family and extended family entertained for days! Visit: https://edengardensorlando.com Call/Whatsapp: (407) 777-9488 ________ ** Medical weight loss made simple and affordable! Skip the waiting rooms and start losing today with SlixRxCenter.com !** Featuring personalized plans with medical providers, and a team that understands the frum community and its unique lifestyle challenges. Visit: https://slimrxcenter.com/ Call: 845-414-6499 ________ ** Town Appliance - For All Of Your Appliance Needs! ** No matter the budget, Town Appliance will get you the right appliance for your needs and give you the most value for your money. https://www.townappliance.com/ Call/Text/Whatsapp: 732-364-5195 ________ We have a call-in number where you can hear the cast! Tell your friends and family who may not have internet access! 605-417-0303 To Call In From Israel: +079-579-5087 To Call In From UK: +03-333-66-0768 Also! Subscribe for our bonus content by phone! Available at the same number. ________ Get official KC swag and show your support to the world! https://kiddushclubmerch.com ________ Subscribe now to keep us going and access bonus content! https://buymeacoffee.com/kiddushclub/membership   Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiddushclubpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kiddushclubcast Join our WhatsApp chat: https://whatsapp.kccast.com Send us you thoughts comments and suggestions via email: hock@kiddushclubpodcast.com  

After newly released government documents and emails revealed a longstanding personal and professional relationship between Larry Summers and Epstein, Summers announced he will step down from his faculty position at Harvard University at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. Harvard confirmed that his decision comes amid an ongoing university review of records related to Epstein's connections with faculty and leadership, which showed Summers maintained frequent communication with Epstein over several years, including correspondence about personal matters and introductions involving women. Summers has already been on leave since late 2025 and relinquished leadership roles such as co-director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government; he also resigned from high-profile board positions, including at OpenAI, as the controversy expanded.The fallout from the Epstein files has dramatically shifted Summers's standing in academia and public life. Although there is no evidence he was involved in criminal activity, the release of emails and other documents showing close ties to Epstein — including visits, frequent exchanges, and his name appearing repeatedly in the files — sparked institutional and public pressure. Summers, a former U.S. Treasury secretary and one-time Harvard president, expressed that his decision was difficult and framed it as an opportunity to focus on independent research, but his resignation underscores the broader repercussions that association with Epstein continues to have for powerful figures across academic and professional spheres.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Larry Summers to resign as Harvard University professor amid Epstein falloutBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

New data shows former politicians are taking the taxpayers for a ride. A new article in the Spinoff has revealed the Government has been spending around $300,000 per year to provide Crown limousines to former Prime Ministers and their spouses - even though the service goes mostly unused. Remuneration Authority chair Geoff Summers says it's unclear if these costs could be cut as a result. "All it says is that when a person stops being a Prime Minister, as the Royal Commission said way back then - it inevitably attracts obligations of a social nature that don't disappear with retirement." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finding genuinely good books for tweens can feel impossible. Too young feels childish. Too old feels uncomfortable. So when one book keeps kids reading under the blankets long after bedtime… parents notice. In this episode, Justin chats with author and coach Sam Summers about her new middle-grade fantasy novel The Lost Defenders — the fast-paced monster adventure kids are devouring in a single night. But this conversation goes deeper than books. Sam also opens up about rebuilding her life as a single mum, the pressure so many working mothers carry, and why “balance” might actually be making parents feel worse. If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin while trying to raise happy, confident kids, this episode will hit home. KEY POINTS: Why finding age-appropriate books for tweens is so difficult The secret to writing stories kids can’t put down How Sam tested her book on real kids before publishing Why reading together became an anchor during single motherhood The hidden pressure working mums carry every day Why “balance” is often an impossible goal The healthier mindset shift parents need instead What kids really learn from watching their parents QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:“What we want is for our children to see us happy, because one day they’ll copy the way we lived.” RESOURCES: The Lost Defenders by Sam Summers Top 48 Reads for Kids Aged 9-12 ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS: Find books that stretch your child without overwhelming them Create small reading rituals your kids will remember Stop chasing perfect balance and focus on what matters most right now Ask yourself: what version of adulthood am I modelling for my children? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, we're joined by nutritionist Liv Hill for a practical conversation about making the most of your summer: as a mom with your kids, as a wife, and simply as a woman. We discuss simple ways to create meaningful family memories, get kids outdoors and active, and keep mealtime easy with nutritious lunch ideas that fit busy summer schedules. Summer doesn't have to be expensive to be memorable. With a little creativity, intentional family time, outdoor adventures, and simple healthy meals, you can create a season your children will remember for years to come. You can find Liv here on these links below: https://www.instagram.com/liv.hill.nutritionLiv_Hill(https://linktr.ee/Liv_Hill?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio)

At the peak of George Rivera building his company, he was practically printing money, but was working 90 hours a week and hating life.The business had everything. His family got what was left.He had to stop being the answer to everything inside his company. He built the systems, transferred the ownership, and stepped back. Two years later the business had scaled past $50 million and he was working 30 hours a week. Sometimes zero.In this episode, we covered:→ Why founders build a prison for themselves, even when they're financially free→ The "18 summers" framework that reframes how little time you actually have→ How to start reclaiming time even as a solopreneur with zero team→ What it costs your marriage when the business becomes your identity→ The difference between scaling freedom and scaling chaosGeorge, thank you for driving three hours to sit across from me and share your story with our audience!*Chapters*0:00 - Welcome & How George and Dillon Connected1:17 - George's Origin Story: Starting at 17 With $04:00 - First Six-Figure Year in College5:11 - $400M in Lifetime Sales: The Full Career Arc9:30 - First Major Business Collapse in 200510:25 - Seeking Dad's Approval: The Three-Way Bank Call12:38 - "Son, You Did It Once. Go Do It Again."14:21 - The $50M Year That Almost Cost Him His Family16:39 - "Don't Miss Leo's Games": His Dad's Dying Words20:44 - Cash Rich, Time Poor: Who George Helps Now21:38 - Scaling Freedom vs. Scaling Chaos27:51 - The Books: Buy Back Time Formula & Before They Stop Asking31:08 - Biggest Business Lessons Learned the Hard Way35:22 - How to Reconnect With Your Family Starting Today36:12 - What Founders Get Wrong About Their Marriage43:21 - Where to Find George & The Free Assessment44:14 - The 18 Summers Framework*Connect with George*https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-rivera-53b3296/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dillon-england-show--6370921/support.*Connect with Dillon*https://www.instagram.com/thedillonenglandshow/https://twitter.com/imdillonenglandhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dillonmengland/https://www.facebook.com/dillon.england.5*Sponsor — Broadcast Brew (Low-Acid Coffee)*Order our LOW ACID COFFEE “THE BROADCAST BREW”Thank you to Cool Beans Coffee Brewery for your partnership.https://www.coolbeanscoffeemi.com/product-page/broadcast-brew-low-acid-blend*ABOUT THE DILLON ENGLAND SHOW*Authentic conversations with interesting people across personal growth, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle — direct, faith-forward, Detroit grit.Subscribe for full conversations and weekly clips.Share this with someone on your leadership team.Comment your biggest takeaway.

La tertulia de esRadio reivindica el brillante legado de Manuel Summers y el humor irreverente que consagró al cuarteto pop. En esta nueva entrega del programa Par Impar, los presentadores Juanma González y Dani Palacios viajan en el tiempo hasta el año 1987 para analizar uno de los mayores fenómenos de la cultura pop española: la película Sufre Mamón. Para este viaje nostálgico, cuentan con la participación del crítico Gonzalo Contreras, un apasionado seguidor del grupo Hombres G y colaborador habitual del espacio. Durante la charla, se repasa la importancia de aquel año en el que, a pesar de competir en las pantallas con superproducciones internacionales de la talla de Atracción Fatal, Los Intocables o Arma Letal, el verdadero rey de la taquilla en España fue el largometraje musical protagonizado por la célebre banda liderada por David Summers. Los integrantes del podcast coinciden en que Hombres G no es solo un grupo musical, sino un pilar fundamental para entender la música popular española. Su capacidad para conectar con el público ha trascendido generaciones, logrando que tanto los jóvenes de la época como las nuevas hornadas de oyentes conozcan al dedillo himnos como Devuélveme a mi Chica o Venezia. Los ponentes comparan el calado de sus canciones con el de mitos internacionales como los Beatles o David Bowie, señalando que la banda madrileña posee al menos una quincena de temas atemporales que forman parte del patrimonio emocional de millones de personas, independientemente de sus gustos musicales particulares. Uno de los aspectos más analizados en el programa es la figura del director del filme, Manuel Summers, padre de David Summers. El cineasta, a menudo infravalorado por la crítica de su tiempo por su transición hacia un cine más comercial, es reivindicado en la tertulia como un creador brillante y un cronista excepcional de la sociedad de su época. A lo largo de su carrera, Summers destacó no solo en el ámbito cinematográfico, sino también en el humor gráfico y la sátira en publicaciones históricas como La Codorniz o Hermano Lobo. Su habilidad para conectar con las masas se tradujo en éxitos colosales de taquilla, convirtiendo películas como Adiós, Cigüeña, Adiós o La Niña de Luto en auténticos hitos sociales. Durante el coloquio, se destaca el marcado contraste entre la propuesta estética de Hombres G y la sofisticación de la movida madrileña. Mientras que formaciones como Alaska y los Pegamoides o Radio Futura apostaban por una cuidada puesta en escena de influencia punk y vanguardista, Hombres G irrumpió con una imagen de sencillez absoluta, vistiendo vaqueros y polos normales. Esta aparente falta de pretensiones, sumada a unas melodías frescas y directas que hablaban de problemas cotidianos, supuso una revolución de buen rollo que sintonizó de inmediato con el sentir de una juventud que buscaba divertirse sin excesivas complicaciones intelectuales. El análisis de Sufre Mamón, actualmente disponible en la plataforma Netflix, se detiene en varias de sus escenas más gamberras, cuya incorrección política las haría hoy del todo impensables. Los tertulianos recuerdan entre risas las bromas pesadas gastadas a los sacerdotes del colegio católico, el desternillante destino del mono teñido de verde o el descontrol en las aulas con el lanzamiento de palomas, perros y gatos. Estas secuencias, que beben directamente del espíritu de las comedias adolescentes americanas al estilo de Porkys, reflejan una época de libertad creativa y un sentido del humor irreverente que hoy en día difícilmente superaría los filtros de la censura social contemporánea. La película también destaca por la genialidad de sus personajes secundarios, entre los que sobresale el villano de la función, Ricky Lacoste. Interpretado de forma hilarante por un primo de David Summers, este personaje encarna al típico pijo arrogante que intenta robarle la novia al protagonista, Marta, papel interpretado por Marta Madruga, pareja real del cantante en la vida real. El grupo rememora con humor la escena del concierto en la que Ricky canta la hilarante balada Piensa en mi Almohada mientras el público le abuchea al grito de idiota y gilipollas, un momento que consagra el tono festivo y autoparódico de una producción que no se tomaba a sí misma demasiado en serio. Para finalizar, los participantes del programa de esRadio analizan la evolución del grupo tras el estreno de la secuela Suéltate el Pelo en 1988 y su posterior separación en 1993. Su regreso triunfal en 2003 con el disco Peligrosamente Juntos y el éxito del sencillo Lo Noto demostró que el fenómeno fan seguía plenamente vigente, uniendo a padres e hijos en conciertos multitudinarios. Esta capacidad de resistencia al paso del tiempo consagra a Hombres G como una leyenda viva de la historia del pop en España, un grupo cuya música sigue despertando una profunda y alegre nostalgia en varias generaciones de españoles.

PAPER senior editor Joan Summers returns to Pop Pantheon for a special Pride episode unpacking a complex but revolutionary figure who changed queer culture forever, Supermodel of the World RuPaul. Louie and Joan explore Ru's roots, his rise in New York City and breakthrough with “Supermodel (You Better Work).” Then they discuss the music he made during his initial burst of fame and his second musical act with alongside his hit series, RuPaul's Drag Race. They tackle the absolute avalanche of music Ru's released (16 albums + counting!) and rank RuPaul in The Official Pop Pantheon. Check out our playlist of RuPaul EssentialsBuy tickets to Gorgeous Gorgeous Pride in LA on 6/19 and NY 6/26Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and MoreShop Merch in Pop Pantheon's StoreFollow Pop Pantheon on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on InstagramFollow Russ on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summers are for relaxing and fun, right? Well,.. yes, but it's also for dads to lead the way in doing summer. Don't worry, it's worth it! Join us! www.Familymanweb.com Sponsored by: Redeem Healthshare by Samaritan Ministries  

In this episode, Erik Summers, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Division of Hospital Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, joins the podcast to discuss how healthcare organizations can attract and retain physicians through culture, transparency, and personalized recruitment experiences.

Final hour of the Lake Show - we dive into some hockey and horse racing talk with Kevin Gorg, then Josh has some key moments with On This Day in Sports History and then we share ours and some of your Minnesota musts during the beautiful summer months!

In this episode, Erik Summers, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Division of Hospital Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, joins the podcast to discuss how healthcare organizations can attract and retain physicians through culture, transparency, and personalized recruitment experiences.

The man. The Legend. The Rockstar? This week as we cover end of season graduations, we learn that Mike Huckabee made a surprise performance at the YU graduation to an adoring audience (and maybe a not so adoring Rabbinate.) Also this week, new developments in Israel, America relations and the Iran War, and we cover some troubling stories and some positive ones from some of the prominent Anti-Semites in the US and abroad.   ________ ** Own a gorgeous luxury home in Orlando at Eden Gardens and set yourself up for Yomim Tovim, Summers and more! ** Featuring on-site shul, eruv, kosher grocery store, mikveh, and other heimish families to keep your entire family and extended family entertained for days! Visit: https://edengardensorlando.com Call/Whatsapp: (407) 777-9488 ________ ** Medical weight loss made simple and affordable! Skip the waiting rooms and start losing today with SlixRxCenter.com !** Featuring personalized plans with medical providers, and a team that understands the frum community and its unique lifestyle challenges. Visit: https://slimrxcenter.com/ Call: 845-414-6499 ________ ** Town Appliance - For All Of Your Appliance Needs! ** No matter the budget, Town Appliance will get you the right appliance for your needs and give you the most value for your money. https://www.townappliance.com/ Call/Text/Whatsapp: 732-364-5195 ________ We have a call-in number where you can hear the cast! Tell your friends and family who may not have internet access! 605-417-0303 To Call In From Israel: +079-579-5087 To Call In From UK: +03-333-66-0768 Also! Subscribe for our bonus content by phone! Available at the same number. ________ Get official KC swag and show your support to the world! https://kiddushclubmerch.com ________ Subscribe now to keep us going and access bonus content! https://buymeacoffee.com/kiddushclub/membership   Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiddushclubpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kiddushclubcast Join our WhatsApp chat: https://whatsapp.kccast.com Send us you thoughts comments and suggestions via email: hock@kiddushclubpodcast.com  

Nickey Huntsman and Thea Summers join Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg for another stab at the hilarious SDR game - Guess The Urban Dictionary Sex Term, where we see who can get closure to the outrageous definitions of some of the weirdest and grossest sex terms on Urban Dictionary resulting in drinking, push-ups and clothing removal! Before that, they discuss picking Aaron's posing song, Thea's experience with bodybuilding, Ralph's Bermuda trip, how Nickey and Thea go into the industry, Nickey and Thea's first concert, first drug and first sexual experience and so much more!Air Date: 05/27/26Support our sponsors!Lucy - Save 20% on your first online order at http://lucy.co/SDR with promo code SDR!To advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!You can watch The SDR Show LIVE for FREE every Wednesday and Saturday at 9pm ET at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVEOnce you're there you can sign up at GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code: SDR for discount on your subscription which will give you access to every SDR show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Nickey HuntsmanTwitter: http://twitter.com/NickeyHuntmanLinks: https://link.me/kumandgiggle Thea SummersTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheaSummerssInstagram: https://instagram.com/TheaSummersXOAaron BergTwitter: https://twitter.com/aaronbergcomedyInstagram: https://instagram.com/aaronbergcomedyRalph SuttonTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamralphsuttonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamralphsutton/Shannon LeeTwitter: https://twitter.com/IMShannonLeeInstagram: https://instagram.com/ShannonLee6982The SDR ShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/theSDRshowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the Protein Bros Podcast, we're joined by Aaron Summers from 1st Phorm for the second time! If you've ever been to 1st Phorm's massive Summer Smash parties, you understand how amazing the event is — and Aaron is the man responsible for making it all happen behind the scenes. From coordinating massive crowds and unforgettable performances to handling the countless moving pieces that go into one of the fitness industry's biggest annual events, Aaron has a front-row seat to it all.In this episode, Aaron shares never-before-heard stories from past Summer Smash events, what it takes to pull off a weekend of that magnitude, and what attendees can expect from Summer Smash in the years ahead. Whether you're a longtime 1st Phorm supporter or planning your first trip to St. Louis, this episode gives you an inside look at the event that has become a staple of the fitness community.Stay tuned for pt. 2 next week!

For a long time, success felt very connected to growth. More clients, more projects, more revenue, more momentum. But eventually, another question started becoming more important.What kind of life is this business actually creating?Building a design agency changed the way I think about freedom, structure, work life balance, delegation, creativity, and sustainability completely. Not because freelancing is wrong, but because I realized the business model I originally built no longer matched the life I wanted long term.This conversation explores entrepreneurship, agency life, freelancing, creative alignment, systems, leadership, lifestyle design, business structure, work life balance, and what it really means to build a business intentionally instead of simply chasing growth for the sake of growth.Links to Connect:Media & speaking: ⁠⁠https://kadysandel.com⁠⁠My skincare branding studio: ⁠⁠https://aventivestudio.com⁠⁠For designers: ⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/profit⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kadysandel/⁠

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From Richard Dawkins to Larry Summers, brilliant minds get pulled in. I sat down with the journalist Virginia Heffernan for a recent conversation on Cults, Culture & Coercion to talk about who falls for the Trump cult and why. Virginia spent time inside a group of academics and intellectuals sponsored by Jeffrey Epstein, called Edge, run by literary agent John Brockman. She wrote about involvement in the Epstein cult for The New Republic. She told me she was fortunately kept at arm's length from the worst of it. “I was only there as a fig leaf because they didn't have any women,” she said. “They didn't want me at the parties or on the island.” She watched the dynamics around her. Edge included Larry Summers, former Treasury Secretary and Harvard president. The Epstein correspondence released by the House Oversight Committee in November 2025 documents a years-long stream of personal advice Summers sought from a convicted sex offender. In the messages, Summers asked Epstein for guidance on his pursuit of a younger woman he described as a mentee. Epstein called himself Summers' wing man and urged Summers to play the long game by keeping the woman in a forced holding pattern (Harvard Crimson, November 17, 2025). Virginia framed it bluntly: “I would venture to say someone you would least expect to fall under a spell. These are grown men who should know better.” Virginia writes the Magic and Loss Substack, hosts the Omni Shambles podcast, and contributes to The New Republic. The 10th anniversary of her book Magic and Loss has her circling back to a question she has carried since 2016. I thanked Virginia for reading my book and then being the first media person to bravely and publicly support what I wrote about. She wrote a Los Angeles Times op-ed that it was the “best explanatory framework” for what was happening politically. She then went on CNN to be interviewed about it. This led to Brian Stelter interviewing me about my book for his CNN show Reliable Sources. She put it plainly: “I was trying to solve a problem in my mind, which was, how did we get here? And you came along with your book; The Cult of Trump and you did me the favor of giving me a framework.” This is a fascinating interview with a crack journalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 20, 2026 is: cordial • KOR-jul • adjective Cordial describes someone or something that is politely pleasant and friendly. // All the guests were assembled and given a cordial greeting by the host. See the entry > Examples: “The Burnside post office is a small one-­room wooden building profusely planted with flowers all around it. ... One enters a tiny vestibule and pushes a buzzer, which brings Christine out of the house, brushing by you into the ‘office' proper, where she opens the counter window and, with a smile and a toss of her hair, says, in a cordial tone, ‘Now, my dear, what can I do for you?'” — Robert Finch, Summers in Squid Tickle: A Newfoundland Odyssey, 2025 Did you know? The Latin root cord- (or cor) is at the heart of the connection between cordial, concord (meaning “harmony”), and discord (meaning “conflict”). Cord- means “heart,” and each of these cord- descendants has something to do with the heart, at least figuratively. Concord, which comes from com- (meaning “together” or “with”) plus -cord, suggests that one heart is with another. Discord combines the prefix dis- (meaning “apart”) with -cord to imply that hearts are apart. Hundreds of years ago, cordial could mean simply “of or relating to the (literal) heart” (the -ial is simply an adjective suffix) but today anything described as cordial—be it a friendly welcome, a compliment, or an agreement—comes from the heart in a figurative sense. Cordial is also used as a noun to refer to a usually sweet liqueur, the name being inspired by the idea that a cordial invigorates the heart.

Follow the running back, Dave. Lazlo and SlimFast are gonna start a little league baseball team. Everyone's boo-ing AI, and you should NOT watch the new Peacock AI documentary if you're high. Lazlo doesn't think he could win against Rhonda Rousey, someone left a note on Summers' car, and RIP Shlitz Beer. Red Button or Blue Button? Stream The Church of Lazlo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!