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Laura Zavelson, GenX, is a corporate finance escapee, turned serial entrepreneur, former professor of entrepreneurship, and fairy godmother for new business ideas. She helps GenXers who are laid-off, pissed-off, pushed-out or burned-out capitalize on their expertise and experience to build a business as a coach, consultant or independent expert. She draws on 25+ years of experience to deliver client getting and business building strategies that are both proven and practical. Her videos, articles, and programs are designed to be easy-to-follow roadmaps to financial stability, flexibility and freedom so her clients NEVER, EVER have to be out there looking for a job again.Here are the topics we covered:0:00 Introduction3:22 Escape Plan4:25 Focus Area7:11 Problem Statements8:35 Poison Ivy15:44 Research17:48 Success SquadMemorable Quotes“Most people start marketing too early. They find an idea and fall in love with it…the problem is you can't start a business with just a good idea. The best practice is to find a problem and fall in love with that rather than the idea.”“The best way for someone to buy from you is to solve a problem they already have and preferably to solve a problem that matters to them.”“If you're at grand zero and have a lot of problems your business could solve, pick the itchiest one to solve. A lot of business owners solve problems that people can let wait.”“Reaching people through social media is difficult because it's so fragmented.”Here are the 3 Takeaways:One of the best pivots you can make mid-career is to become a coach or consultant. The GenX Escape Plan is a 3-step roadmap that gives you a process so you can start exploring that option. The process will work for anyone. It's about validating your ideas before you go out and start a new business. The first thing to do is to find your focus area which is a person plus a problem because people buy things to solve problems. Just announcing a service or product may not be compelling enough for someone to buy.  It's likely when you go to find your target audience that they have a lot of problems. You want to pick the problem for your business to address that they think of all the time and they can't wait to get rid of. If you put a solution in front of them for the “itchiest” problem, they will want to get rid of it – it's like poison ivy! That can be the fastest path to revenue. As Mentioned:Her podcast:The GenXpert Show - https://www.youtube.com/@laurazavelson101/featuredAdditional Resources:The GenX Escape Plan - https://programs.laurazavelson.com/the-genx-escape-planWays to contact with Laura:Website: LauraZavelson.com   https://laurazavelson.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurazavelson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurazavelsonWays to reach Yo:eMail yo@yocanny.com Website: https://girltaketheleadpod.comOnline Store:https://girltaketheleadpod.com/shop Public FB group: Girl, Take the Lead!https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG:https://www.instagram.com/yocannyLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/Pinterest:yo@yocanny.comYouTube:@girltakethelead

What if the diagnosis was just the beginning—and the root cause was hiding in plain sight? In this riveting episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein welcomes pediatrician and integrative medicine expert Dr. Pejman Katiraei, whose work with children struggling with autism, mold exposure, and mast cell activation reveals a shocking truth: many kids aren't just neurodivergent—they have neuroinflammation. Together, they peel back the layers on what's really driving autistic behaviors, why some children can't tolerate food, noise, or even hugs—and how mast cells and histamine might be behind it all. Dr. Katiraei shares remarkable stories of transformation, explains why traditional testing often fails, and reveals a controversial treatment that's changing lives. If your child is sensitive, reactive, or struggling to connect—and you've been told it's just "behavioral"—this conversation might rewrite what you thought was possible. Takeaways: One child's refusal to eat broccoli held more answers than anyone expected. Could colic be the first warning sign of central inflammation? He couldn't feel love—until one unlikely medication changed everything. A house tested clean… but the child kept getting worse. Why? Some diagnoses miss what's burning beneath the surface. Find the episode transcript here. Reference Links: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18626069/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0941950014001936The Dust Testhttps://www.thedusttest.com/https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/itraconazole-oral-route/description/drg-20071421 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149291813001823 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10932299/ Watch Ep 32 with Dr. Jessica Eccles: https://youtu.be/BmIFATctyzk Watch Ep 47 with Dr. Jessica Eccles: https://youtu.be/nhsLDzLpUWE Watch Ep 139 with Dr. Theoharides: https://youtu.be/u1pxvAzXh7M Connect with YOUR Hypermobility Specialist, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD at https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/. Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority! https://wholistickids.com/ https://www.wholisticminds.com/ https://pkatiraei.substack.com https://www.youtube.com/@pkatiraei https://www.instagram.com/wholistickids?igsh=MXNyd3I3NTc0aGIydw== Use this affiliate link for Algonot to get an extra 5% off your entire order: https://algonot.com/coupon/bendbod/ FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links. Connect with the HypermobilityMD: YouTube: youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast  Facebook: X: https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/  Newsletter: https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd Learn more about Human Content at http://www.human-content.com Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: sales@human-content.com Part of the Human Content Podcast Network

What if the diagnosis was just the beginning—and the root cause was hiding in plain sight? In this riveting episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein welcomes pediatrician and integrative medicine expert Dr. Pejman Katiraei, whose work with children struggling with autism, mold exposure, and mast cell activation reveals a shocking truth: many kids aren't just neurodivergent—they have neuroinflammation. Together, they peel back the layers on what's really driving autistic behaviors, why some children can't tolerate food, noise, or even hugs—and how mast cells and histamine might be behind it all. Dr. Katiraei shares remarkable stories of transformation, explains why traditional testing often fails, and reveals a controversial treatment that's changing lives. If your child is sensitive, reactive, or struggling to connect—and you've been told it's just "behavioral"—this conversation might rewrite what you thought was possible. Takeaways: One child's refusal to eat broccoli held more answers than anyone expected. Could colic be the first warning sign of central inflammation? He couldn't feel love—until one unlikely medication changed everything. A house tested clean… but the child kept getting worse. Why? Some diagnoses miss what's burning beneath the surface. Find the episode transcript here. Reference Links: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18626069/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0941950014001936The Dust Testhttps://www.thedusttest.com/https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/itraconazole-oral-route/description/drg-20071421 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149291813001823 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10932299/ Watch Ep 32 with Dr. Jessica Eccles: https://youtu.be/BmIFATctyzk Watch Ep 47 with Dr. Jessica Eccles: https://youtu.be/nhsLDzLpUWE Watch Ep 139 with Dr. Theoharides: https://youtu.be/u1pxvAzXh7M Connect with YOUR Hypermobility Specialist, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD at https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/. Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority! https://wholistickids.com/ https://www.wholisticminds.com/ https://pkatiraei.substack.com https://www.youtube.com/@pkatiraei https://www.instagram.com/wholistickids?igsh=MXNyd3I3NTc0aGIydw== Use this affiliate link for Algonot to get an extra 5% off your entire order: https://algonot.com/coupon/bendbod/ FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links. Connect with the HypermobilityMD: YouTube: youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast  Facebook: X: https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/  Newsletter: https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd Learn more about Human Content at http://www.human-content.com Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: sales@human-content.com Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Rebuilt Man community on Skool - https://www.skool.com/therebuiltman/about   In episode 175 of The Rebuilt Man, Coach Frank discusses the detrimental effects of pornography on sleep quality and offers practical sleep hacks to aid recovery. He emphasizes the importance of establishing a consistent bedtime routine, creating a conducive sleep environment, and the role of daily fulfillment in improving sleep and overcoming addiction.   Takeaways One of the negative side effects of porn addiction is poor sleep quality.   Poor sleep leads to decreased willpower and increased urges.   Establishing a bedtime routine is crucial for better sleep.   Removing phones from the bedroom can significantly improve sleep quality.   A cooler bedroom environment enhances sleep quality.   Magnesium supplementation can calm the nervous system before bed.   Morning sunlight exposure helps regulate sleep patterns.   Going to bed tired is essential for quality sleep.   Daily fulfillment can reduce the urge to escape through pornography.   Living up to your potential is key to overcoming addiction. Join The Rebuilt Man community on Skool - https://www.skool.com/therebuiltman/about   – Follow Coach Frank: IG - https://www.instagram.com/coachfrankrich   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CoachFrankRich   Website - https://www.rebuiltrecovery.com/homepage

Takeaways- One-sized-fits-all training is dead- Training is a top requirement coming up from candidates- Gen Z turnover rates are high- Why you need to build a personal brandAmber Penrosehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-penrose-95256bb5/Download the life science sales rep toolkit: https://www.succession.bio/content/life-science-sales-toolkitAsk us anything: https://forms.gle/6cJJo7imyekPcwdEA About Succession: A life science sales training and community platform led by the top sales experts in the industry.- Get instant access to hours of on-demand and live training content.- Access to 100s of resources and tools- Network and learn from other growth-minded life science sales repsJoin Succession: https://www.succession.bio/join

“The responsibility is all yours; no one can stop you from being honest or straightforward.” – Marcus Aurelius   In This Episode, We Get Stoic About:   A screenshot from a 2009 educational video posted to YouTube by Stephen Morris has become a popular meme showcasing how the ‘Domino Effect' works. In the meme, users label the first tiny domino with some insignificant event like “skipping class today” and then the last, large domino, with a life changing event such as “becoming homeless.” It's a humorous way to illustrate how a small step in the wrong direction can have lasting impact on our lives.  This is especially true for law enforcement. We discuss a personal story about how this can go terribly wrong on today's podcast.      Resources + Links:   Connect with Kristofor | LinkTree Connect with Kristofor on Instagram | @team_healey Subscribe to The Stoic Responder on Substack | https://thestoicresponder.substack.com Subscribe to The Stoic Responder on YouTube | The Stoic Responder Buy your copy of In Valor: 365 Stoic Meditations for First Responders, here! Buy your copy of Indispensable: A Tactical Plan for the Modern Man, here! Book Kristofor for a speaking event, here!   Takeaways   One small decision can have significant consequences, especially in law enforcement. Being honest and straightforward is crucial to maintaining integrity and avoiding negative outcomes. Avoiding honesty and choosing to cover up mistakes can lead to a chain of lies and destructive actions. Taking responsibility for one's actions and being willing to admit mistakes can soften the blow of negative consequences.   Until Next Time…out of role! 

Before the GoodHard Story Podcast takes a short summer break, Katherine is recapping her favorite moments from Season 3. She's distilling over 30 hours of conversations and reflections into a potent 20-minute dose of hope! What you'll take away from this conversation… Start a community from scratch Reframing our emotions as a strength instead of a weakness Becoming better—instead of bitter—because of our losses As we prepare for the next season of the podcast, we need to hear what YOU want to hear! Let us know what hurt you're holding today so that we can start some helpful, healing conversations between Katherine and her most trusted teachers. If you want to help us create future episodes, email us at resources@hopeheals.com or DM us on Instagram (@hopeheals) with questions you'd like answered or topics you want covered. Show Notes: Donate to Hope Heals: hopeheals.com/give Favorite Season 3 Moments: Episode 37: Ask Amy Julia Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-37-ask-amy-julia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ueGdkR3BPASl10PY319Gx?si=e1356478bdc240f7 “Experiencing disability or being in proximity to disability is a way to embrace our own humanity. It can also call us into love, care, and mutual receiving.” ——— Episode 39: Putting It Into Practice with Caroline Young Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-39-putting-it-into-practice-with-caroline-young Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/39AXj8Bk71LjcUbHAHQpnH?si=0625bc43b2a74d63 “Find the people without the people and make them your people.” ——— Episode 46: “Strong Like Water”: Designed for Emotional Agility with Aundi Kolber Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-46-strong-like-water-designed-for-emotional Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0EN8lXrxbRjGXNY7WyFWqg?si=d3474bb03cf94a3c “When Jesus promised to give us ‘life to the full,' he was giving us permission to embrace the full spectrum of human emotion. We are being invited into experiencing deep feeling and emotional flexibility as a strength, not a liability.” ——— Episode 55: Hard-Fought Contentment: Integrating Our Losses into Wholeness with Jerry Sittser Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epiode-55-hard-fought-contentment-integrating-our-losses Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fzhl7BoYlQ0S2K4IKvEEe?si=1bcf5b1d507c4a12 “Grief does not have to diminish us. Grief can become integrated into healthier, more whole versions of ourselves.” “Our responses to loss can define us, rather than the loss itself defining us.” “God, spare me from a perfect life.” ——— Episode 60: My Prayer for YOU: Borrow This Benediction for the Good/Hard Life Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-60-my-prayer-for-you-borrow-this-benediction Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vJvuFKDPa2a765SojnlQS?si=77c38e6cd34c4320 “I'm not responsible for what has happened to me, but I am responsible for what I do with it.” ——— Episode 63: Wonderful/Terrible: Cultivating a Gritty Faith Instead of a Pretty Faith with Kay Warren Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-63-wonderful-terrible-cultivating-a-gritty Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Iq8Y3prH2QQMfIoezsRIX?si=62242adb5e3b4a0d “We are never more like Christ than when we are sitting with people in their suffering.” Scriptures referenced in this episode: Romans 8:32 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Romans 15:13 *** Want a little hope in your inbox? ⁠⁠Sign up for the Hope Note⁠⁠, our twice-a-month digest of only the good stuff, like reflections from Katherine and a curated digest of the Internet's most redemptive content: https://hopeheals.com/hopenote Get to know us: ⁠⁠Hope Heals⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/ ⁠⁠Hope Heals Camp⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/camp ⁠⁠Mend Coffee⁠⁠: https://www.mendcoffee.org/ Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/

In this episode, Dr. Danielle discusses male infertility and what men can do to support their fertility. She highlights the importance of recognizing that one-third of fertility struggles are related to male factor infertility and that supporting male infertility is often overlooked. Dr. Danielle explains common causes of male infertility, such as autoimmune disease, decreased sex hormones, infections, environmental and lifestyle factors, chronic disease, and certain medications. She emphasizes the importance of getting a semen analysis and hormone testing to assess fertility. Dr. Danielle also provides recommendations for optimizing male fertility, including following a Mediterranean diet, taking supplements like CoQ10 and omega-3, considering environmental toxins, and practicing appropriate intercourse practices. She addresses common questions about preparing for conception, improving sperm motility, getting a semen analysis, signs of male infertility, and the effects of marijuana on male fertility. Takeaways One-third of fertility struggles are related to male factor infertility, so it is important to recognize and support male fertility. Common causes of male infertility include autoimmune disease, decreased sex hormones, infections, environmental and lifestyle factors, chronic disease, and certain medications. Getting a semen analysis and hormone testing is recommended to assess male fertility. Optimizing male fertility can be achieved through following a Mediterranean diet, taking supplements like WeNatal, CoQ10 and omega-3, considering environmental toxins, and practicing appropriate intercourse practices. It is important for both partners to be proactive in supporting fertility and not assume that fertility struggles are solely the woman's responsibility. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:00 Diving into Male Infertility 01:20 Causes of Male Infertility 04:09 Semen Analysis and Testing 08:08 Recommendations for Optimizing Male Fertility 10:23 Mediterranean Diet and Supplements 20:25 Preparing for Conception 21:47 Improving Sperm Motility 24:28 Getting a Semen Analysis 24:59 Signs of Male Infertility 26:55 Effects of Marijuana on Male Infertility 28:19 Conclusion ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this intimate and candid conversation, Nicholas Bayerle, renowned entrepreneur and motivational speaker, sits down with his wife and partner in life, Amanda Bayerle. Together, they open up about their individual journeys, the evolution of their marriage, and their shared mission to uplift and empower individuals from all walks of life. As the visionaries behind Kings Brotherhood and Queens Collective, Nicholas and Amanda offer a unique perspective on creating and sustaining thriving relationships. They dive deep into the principles of personal and spiritual growth, revealing how their faith and experiences have profoundly influenced their coaching methodologies and business ventures. Discover how Nicholas and Amanda Bayerle's profound insights on life, purpose, and belief can empower you. Tune in to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with practical wisdom to navigate the complexities of modern life. Join Nicholas and Amanda Bayerle for a transformative conversation that promises to leave you with renewed determination to live your best life. TIMESTAMPS: [0:00 - 0:47]: Introduction and explanation of the concept of "God's Business." [0:47 - 1:55]: The importance of spousal support and encouragement in personal growth. [1:55 - 5:28]: Dynamics of support in marriage, facing challenges in expressing feelings, and introducing a new initiative for King's Brotherhood. [5:28 - 6:48]: Navigating gender dynamics in a male-dominated environment. [6:48 - 9:00]: The positive impact of supportive partners in personal growth. [9:00 - 9:46]: The launch and goals of the Queens Collective. [9:46 - 10:53]: Addressing the need for inclusive communities for women. [10:53 - 12:21]: Introducing the concept of "Queens Collective" and discussing holistic approaches to women's life coaching. [12:21 - 13:52]: The power of one-on-one coaching for personal transformation and the role of faith in all areas of life. [13:52 - 15:49]: The value of investing in personal growth for both men and women. [15:49 - 18:11]: Discussing sales strategies, pricing, and delivering results. [18:11 - 19:38]: Introduction to Queen's Collective and King's Brotherhood, and strategies for balancing multiple focuses for increased productivity. Takeaways: One-on-one coaching leads to real and impactful transformation. Understanding one's purpose in God's plan is foundational for personal growth. Balancing business success with personal fulfillment is crucial for overall well-being. Investing in education and coaching can yield significant long-term benefits. Empowering women through coaching, especially with spiritual guidance, builds confidence and resilience. The Queens Collective provides a supportive community for wives of Kings Brotherhood members. Adopting an abundance mindset in business pricing and services can lead to better outcomes. Reflecting on relationships and purity reinforces the importance of sanctified living. Mutual support and respect in a marriage create a strong and harmonious partnership. Viewers are encouraged to consider the positive impact of personal coaching and spiritual growth in their own lives.   RESOURCES: Visit Website: https://thekingsbrotherhood.com/ Connect with Amanda on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amandabayerle/?hl=en Connect with Nicholas on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nicholasbayerle/ Grab your copy of The Modern Day Businessman: Success Without Sacrifice https://nicholasbayerle.com/ebook?fbclid=IwAR3woZP9LOhtsODTA6E_VZ6vJGALcYM4Ih7fp2sedkKgmH-cRjimqiP8nos *GIFT- get a copy of my book https://nicholasbayerle.com/ebook *Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nicholasbayerle/ *Join the Kings Brotherhood Facebook Group --https://www.facebook.com/groups/thekingsbrotherhood Watch on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bYtnvIVLQA

Mason today discusses his company's framework for developing customer engagement, how to discover the right marketing niche for your skillset, and the importance of nurturing your personal network.Busted Myths:~ Marketing and Sales aren't aligned and marketing is to blame. All the sales team needs are meetings booked but the marketing team is focused on celebrating meaningless wins because they can't generate those new meetings. Traditionally, the sales team takes a more personalized approach to closing deals and generating revenue, while marketing takes on a broader approach to building relationships and creating awareness. By combining their strengths, they can deliver a seamless and exceptional buying experience to enhance customer satisfaction.Takeaways:~ One way to align marketing and sales is to connect content engagement with generating pipeline. When marketing sees that a piece of content is generating engagement with the right audience, they should alert sales so they can go start having conversations around that content.~ Develop content calendars for your executive teams and provide them with content that drives quality engagement with their existing audience and ideal customers. These posts can highlight the company and product in front of the target decision-makers.~ A goal for Sales Assembly is to see a future with a Google Drive hierarchy and efficient automation (zaps) to automate content distribution across profiles and platforms. Implementing this automated infrastructure requires dedication which includes manually entering data into a spreadsheet and calendar to track content assets. This approach acts as a starting point before scaling and automating the process.~ It is crucial to understand what channels drive demand creation and demand capture within a target audience. This ensures optimal prioritization of resources for each channel, such as podcasts, social, or email, based on their performance.~ Marketing involves more than just employing tactics to sell products, so it's important to understand the range of options that complement your individual interests and strengths such as sales, brand building, and customer focus.~ Career advancement in marketing requires you to specialize while also developing secondary skills continually over time. Becoming an expert in all functional aspects of marketing takes years of devotion and intentional focus.~ A personal network is an important part of a marketer's skillset that stays with you throughout your career. Cultivating a community that accompanies you throughout your professional journey ensures ongoing support and maintains a loyal audience.Quote of the Show:~ “To continue to grow long term, you have to get different experiences. You have to view your foundational skillset as the thing that propels you forward and gives you credibility in the room. ” - Mason Cosby

Don't forget to check out Casey's other podcast Creating The Greatest Show which is all about the ins and outs of creating a great podcast!Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/creating-the-greatest-show/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio_ad&utm_campaign=cgs_cross_promo_on_hcmToday's esteemed guest is a leader, a GTM Ambassador, and an Advisor to the stars! He is a Top 20 Revenue Marketer and hosts The Marketing Ladder, a Top 50 Marketing Podcast. Introducing Mason Cosby, Director of Demand Generation at Sales Assembly! Mason joins us today to discuss his company's framework for developing customer engagement, how to discover the right marketing niche for your skillset, and the importance of nurturing your personal network.  Busted Myths:Marketing and Sales aren't aligned and marketing is to blame. All the sales team needs are meetings booked but the marketing team is focused on celebrating meaningless wins because they can't generate those new meetings. Traditionally, the sales team takes a more personalized approach to closing deals and generating revenue, while marketing takes on a broader approach to building relationships and creating awareness. By combining their strengths, they can deliver a seamless and exceptional buying experience to enhance customer satisfaction.Takeaways:One way to align marketing and sales is to connect content engagement with generating pipeline. When marketing sees that a piece of content is generating engagement with the right audience, they should alert sales so they can go start having conversations around that content. Develop content calendars for your executive teams and provide them with content that drives quality engagement with their existing audience and ideal customers. These posts can highlight the company and product in front of the target decision-makers.A goal for Sales Assembly is to see a future with a Google Drive hierarchy and efficient automation (zaps) to automate content distribution across profiles and platforms. Implementing this automated infrastructure requires dedication which includes manually entering data into a spreadsheet and calendar to track content assets. This approach acts as a starting point before scaling and automating the process.It is crucial to understand what channels drive demand creation and demand capture within a target audience. This ensures optimal prioritization of resources for each channel, such as podcasts, social, or email, based on their performance. Marketing involves more than just employing tactics to sell products, so it's important to understand the range of options that complement your individual interests and strengths such as sales, brand building, and customer focus.Career advancement in marketing requires you to specialize while also developing secondary skills continually over time. Becoming an expert in all functional aspects of marketing takes years of devotion and intentional focus.A personal network is an important part of a marketer's skillset that stays with you throughout your career. Cultivating a community that accompanies you throughout your professional journey ensures ongoing support and maintains a loyal audience. Quote of the Show:“To continue to grow long term, you have to get different experiences. You have to view your foundational skillset as the thing that propels you forward and gives you credibility in the room. ” - Mason CosbyLinks:Twitter: https://twitter.com/cosby_masonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masoncosby/Website: http://www.salesassembly.com/tourPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marketing-ladder/id1596462333Ways to Tune In:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-corps-marketing-show/id1338838763Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0f4497c6-b402-4cad-9018-1e41b7e8f2bb/the-hard-corps-marketing-showSpotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1vVLpNI1LssMTiL6KdsamnStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-hard-corps-marketing-showGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1oYXJkLWNvcnBzLW1hcmtldGluZy1zaG93YouTube: https://youtu.be/35YESH0FTPkHard Corps Marketing is produced and sponsored by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through branded podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ 

Acknowledge your “wins” in life. It doesn't matter if the win is small or large. The indication of a win means you are making progress. It's so easy to stall. It's so easy to give up and stop trying, but if you can see your progress, then your momentum will continue to pick up. Momentum is the very thing that propels us to our goals. So, keep going.  Key discussion points from this episode include: Introduction - 11:13 Biggest Lesson - 19:01 Collective Consciousness - 28:59 Brace Yourself - 36:44 Power Play - 42:13 LLH Questions - 1:04:41 Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive Website: www.denisetaylor.live Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live This episode is brought to you BY: POWER PLAY Meet Our Guest:  As a professor and podcaster, Dr. Shanté equips difference makers with the tools, confidence, and faith to turn their ideas into ACTION. Dr. Shante' Holley guides her clients on navigating the intersection between Faith and Wellness. She provides coaching and resources to help navigate mental health issues, spiritual growth and personal development. Through her award winning podcast, she empowers her listeners will be equipped with everything they need to Love God and Live Well. Connect with Shanté Holley:  Website: https://www.drshante.com/  Takeaways: “One thing you will never find a whole person in is a broken relationship.“ - Shanté  Holley “I couldn't excel in God without healing the parts of me that I left unchecked, unresolved, and unwilling.“ - Denise Taylor  Life, Love and Happiness Wisdom Questions and Answers: What is your life wisdom?  “Dogs don't bark at park cars.“ What's your love wisdom?  “Love is not just a feeling and it's not just an action, but it's a choice.” What is your happiness wisdom?  “Your happiness is more valuable or as valuable than every dollar in the bank.“. . . . Join our FREE Embrace Your Power Community: www.facebook.com/groups/embraceyourpowerandgo Check out more at: www.EmbraceYourPower.com Want to connect with Denise? Book Your FREE Discovery Call at www.CallWithDenise.live When you think of successful people, there are many characteristics that come to mind. Attributes like “Confident”, “Strategic”, “Well Spoken”, “Knowledgeable”, “Credible” and “Collaborative” are just a few dynamic qualities used to describe Denise Taylor Denise Taylor is a Master Mentor for Women Leaders | Speaker | Author | Trainer | Event Host | Podcast Host Speaking Inquiries can be emailed to Denise@DeniseTaylor.live Learn more about Denise Taylor: www.DeniseTaylor.live #confidence #selfconfidence #loveyourself #inspiration #selflove #mentalhealth #selfcare #motivation #wellness #growth #selfcompassion #anxiety #happiness #selfesteem #selfacceptance #selfrespect #mindset #healing #positivity #God #loveGod #affirmation #ITGT #imthegoodthing #womensupportingwomen #girlboss #bosslady #dailyinspiration #success #empowerment Welcome to Embrace Your Power with Denise Taylor. If you've secretly wanted more despite having achieved meaningful success & results, you're going to love this podcast. Here, we believe you can build a life YOU love without apology. As high achievers, we often settle for a version of success that seems to prioritize everything and everyone else. Well, now is your season to soar. Hearing from achievers each week that faced this very choice and succeeded at overcoming obstacles, sticking with their true desire, and shaking off fear will inspire, encourage, and compel you to set yourself free to build a life you love.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/denisetaylorlive/message

On this episode of Leadership In Action, we are joined by a franchising force to be reckoned with. He's a new EO member who leverages his  experience and knowledge of franchising, real estate, fitness, and business to create game changing businesses. Welcome to the show, CEO of The DRIPBaR Ben Crosbie. Host extraordinaire Mark Stiles sits down with Ben to learn about his experience as an entrepreneur, the future of franchising, and how Ben is taking The DRIPBaR to the next level.      Takeaways: One of the biggest misconceptions about being an entrepreneur is that it is inherently easy, and that you can become an overnight success. While success doesn't happen overnight, franchising is a great way to increase the speed and scale of a business much faster than you normally would.  As a franchisor, identifying personal overlap with non competing franchises can provide insight into areas for potential markets. Areas with a high concentration of those franchises likely have a high concentration of your target demographic. Dripbar has taken a “semi-absentee” approach rather than a traditional owner operator approach. While you will still need to spend a few hours a week at a drip bar, much of the work is set up to be done remotely for owners.  A franchise doesn't need to be a stand alone physical location. In Dripbar's case, they have found success inside or adjacent to a health and fitness club, physical therapy office, or multi unit developments. One challenge with franchising is the different legislation of different areas. International markets, and even different states can have different legal requirements of your franchise. With multiple locations, it is important to dot your i's and cross your t's The use of AI and automation has allowed Dripbar to revamp their franchisee lead process. By automating the early touch points they are able to filter through potential clients more easily, and reduce needed person hours.      Links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-crosbie-85a59a7/  Website: https://www.thedripbar.com/  Quote of the Show “Replication is key” - Ben Crosbie Ways to Tune In: Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-in-action/id1585042233 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2t4Ksk4TwmZ6MSfAHXGkJI Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/leadership-in-action Google Play - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVhZGVyc2hpcGluYWN0aW9uLmxpdmUvZmVlZC54bWw Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4263fd02-8c9b-495e-bd31-2e5aef21ff6b/leadership-in-action YouTube - https://youtu.be/UW7fsOqOOO0   Transcript: Mark Stiles: folks. Welcome back to another episode of Leadership in Action, your Boston Chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization podcast. Today's guest is an entrepreneurial powerhouse, a franchise veteran, an entrepreneur who leverages his experience and knowledge of franchising real estate, fitness, and business to create game changing businesses.   He's a brand new member of EO Boston Chapter. And he is the c e o of Drip bar. Please meet Ben Crosby. Welcome to the show, Ben.    Ben Crosbie: Perfect. Thank you very much. Mark,    Mark Stiles: you ready to be here? Here comes question number one. All right. What is the common misconception about leadership running a business and or being an entrepreneur?   Go?    Ben Crosbie: Sure. That's a great question. Um, really to me, the, biggest misconception is that, you're an overnight success in that. It's easy. very few people can, truly recognize, unless you're an entrepreneur and you've done it, how much time and energy it takes for you to, just make your first dollar and then continue to grow the business until it becomes, what everybody hopes that it becomes profitable and successful.   So the overnight success, the, long hours, the focus, the unrecognition Along the way, the path and the journey. A lot of times it's the best part of it, most stressful part of it, and least recognized I'd say.    Mark Stiles: Rolling up your sleeves for 10 years and, uh, disappearing from the entire world and then showing up as a success.   That's not overnight. ,    Ben Crosbie: that was the some of the first advice that I got from my first C F O who said, you know, in five years from now, don't be upset. When somebody asks you how you became an overnight success, you'll become the most obnoxious question you'll ever be asked. And, uh, he was right. He was 100%.   Mark Stiles: Well, how do you fast track that success? So, I mean, it's obviously not gonna be overnight, but is there other ways of fast tracking it?    Ben Crosbie: Uh, once you start getting experience or being part of a group and getting mentors to really, uh, get over the initial hurdles? Um, it's just dedication, really understanding your business, uh, if you're bootstrapping and doing it on your own.   I mean, it could take a little longer, but being able to, to have capital, hiring the right people, getting the staff in place. Um, but one thing that I've found is franchising is a great way to, uh, Increased speed and scale of a business, uh, a lot sooner than you normally would. Sometimes you could franchise businesses when there's just one location, short proof of concept.   It's really developing the, the, the business opportunity to be able to bring it to market.    Mark Stiles: Well, let's dig into that a little bit, you know, cuz I was hoping that we would go there with this and I was kind of leading you that way with the fast track, right? But, . So one concept that works, why recreate the wheel?   Right? Why go back and try to figure out what that person did? Why not collaborate with that person? Right? Yeah,    Ben Crosbie: absolutely. If, if the person, the operating partner, typically spent a lot of time in energy really developing the, the standards, uh, the operational manuals, the speed to market. The tech, the technique of franchising, it can bring in a whole level of experience, uh, and, and systems.   That c...

Summary In this episode, my friend and fellow podcaster, Steve Miletto, and I discuss the “next big thing,” the next chapter in our lives, the “one more” challenge we want to tackle.   My guest Steve Miletto is the Executive Director of North Georgia Regional Educational Services Agency, which provides professional development services and support for 5 school systems in North Georgia. Steve is in his 36th year in public education in Georgia. He is also a professional leadership coach, a classroom teacher mentor and coach, a speaker on better instructional, leadership, and social media practices and the host of the very popular “Teaching Learning Leading K12” podcast. He is also a multiple award-winning teacher and principal.   Takeaways √ “One more” is knowing that you have more in you to give to support your purpose. √ School leaders are wrestling with staff resignations and how to encourage staff to stay. √ When it comes to purpose, we tend to over-focus on the what and the how and under-focus on why we're doing what we're doing on behalf of those we serve. √ Don't look externally for purpose; look internally. √ To find purpose, “Ask: would I regret not doing “X” or stopping too soon doing what I'm doing? √ Feeling overwhelmed? Revisit your purpose. Ask yourself why you do what you do, and examine what you like doing.   References / Links LinkedIn Podcast: Teaching Learning Leading K12 YouTube Channel @smiletto Instagram and Twitter @SRMiletto Pinterest Leadership from the Inside Out by Kevin Cashman L.A. Confidential - “Why did you want to become a cop?”

Molly Cahill teaches health and wellness businesses how to attract and retain clients using Instagram in less time, without obsessing over comments, likes and followers. She is an Alabama native living in Cincinnati, OH with her husband Matt and 5 year old daughter, MJ. TAKEAWAYS: + One of Molly's measures of success is financial well-being so that she can use her finances as a tool for massive good in the world. She does this by having a charitable giving component set up for her Profit First approach to her finances. + Molly's #1 contributor to her success is collaboration with complimentary business owners. + Molly contributes a lot of her collaborations' successes to niching down. When she finally niched down to health and wellness professionals, she tripled her business in one month! Now, 90% of her 1:1 work comes from referrals. + One of Molly's favorite ways to collaborate is a lead magnet swap with a complimentary business. RESOURCES: Find the blog post that accompanies this episode here: www.allisonhardy.com/blog1/collaboration-featuring-molly-cahill Give Molly a follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mollyacahill Download Molly's Scrappy Ways to Grow on Instagram checklist: www.mollycahill.com/scrappy Check out the collaborative Reel that Molly references in her interview: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ca7jxqMgb83/ Grab Simple Emails That Sell and get access to 20 profitable sales email templates: www.allisonhardy.com/simple-emails-that-sellCONNECT WITH ALLISON:Follow Allison on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allison_hardy_DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE?If you found value and are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review. This helps us to reach more online coaches who are creating a thriving 6-figure business.Music courtesy of www.bensound.com

Demetria Wideman, Vice President of Business Development and Airport Partnerships at ReachTV, chats about how to best reach out and connect to tastemakers on the go.ReachTV is a linear short-form television network designed for travelers. They create opportunities for audiences to stay informed on the latest news, sports, business, style, and entertainment.Takeaways One of top challenges within airport advertising is the red tape. Airports have contractual duties to their brands. Advertisers have to be cognizant when making decisions in this space.Travel is a very personal experience. Although travelers are surrounded by hundreds of people, they are attentive and engage with their environment.Television is a communal activity. The content on the screen brings familiarity into foreign environments and allows people to connect to others.ReachTV provides a communal experience for travelers within a high-stress environment. They strive to be a source of connection, trust, and community.ReachTV is exploring ways for brands that advertise on screens to also convert to become the point of purchase in the terminal. LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwideman/Email: demetria.wideman@reachtv.comReachTV: http://reachtvnetwork.com/Powered by OneScreen.aiOneScreen.ai is the first free, public-access directory for all things Out of Home.Support the show

Lindsey Jardine is a clinical project manager at Boston Scientific which had acquired Farapulse, a cardiac ablation medical device company she was working in. She runs clinical trials for medtech companies and had done so for neurotech companies as well. ***This podcast is sponsored by Iris Biomedical, check out their Neurotech Startup Services here*** Top 3 Takeaways: "One of the most difficult things that I've found while you're actually running the study, is making sure those devices are getting to the sites, which is depending on where your manufacturer is" Hiring a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or hiring clinical trial specialists in-house depends on what the plan for the company is, whether it will be acquired or do an IPO "My biggest problem with startups is wanting to do too much. Because if you're trying to develop eight things at once, you're not gonna get there and you're gonna run outta money. And that's how I see a lot of startups fail" 0:45 Do you want to introduce yourself better than I just did? 1:15 "What is a clinical trial?" 2:45 "How do medical devices maybe neurotechnology, compare to pharmaceuticals?" 4:15 "What's a timeline?" 6:00 "Where does the time get used up and then where does the money get used up?" 8:45 Iris Biomedical ad sponsorship 9:15 "Let's talk about budgets and how they vary, why they vary" 11:30 "What does your day-to-day look like?" 17:45 "How did you get into it?"  21:45 What would be the formal path to get into clinical trials? 26:15 "What's a common mistake for startups?" 29:30 "Do the big guys have a speed advantage?" 31:00 "Is there anything that we didn't talk about that, that you wanted to mention?"

International ecommerce marketplaces present a great opportunity for Amazon brands to grow and sell their products to a much larger consumer base. Rob Schad is the Senior Marketplace Manager at Pangaea and oversees selling operations across all multiple marketplaces for Meridian and Lumin Skin. Rob shares what it takes to bring your established D2C brand to Amazon, how to successfully launch your brand into international markets, and why spending time on localized content pays dividends when selling in multiple markets.Takeaways:One of the biggest opportunities for Amazon Sellers is to expand out to international markets and different marketplaces that are the leading ecommerce platforms in those regions, beyond just Amazon.Amazon is the leading ecommerce platform in some markets outside of the US, however, there is tough regional competition. In many parts of Latin America, Mercado Livre is the leading platform while in Asian markets, Shopee and Lazada are popular.If you have an existing brand with a strong D2C presence with most of your sales coming through your website, you need to consider the untapped potential of listing your products on marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, etc. internationally. For many US-based Amazon Sellers, the easiest international market to penetrate first is Canada. When US-based sellers create their seller accounts, they automatically have access to Amazon Seller accounts for the Amazon marketplaces in Mexico and Canada.International Amazon markets like Canada provide the same FBA (Fulfilled By Amazon) for shipping as sellers in the US market are familiar with. However, as with any new market, there are different restrictions that you must meet. The three things to know before entering an international market are: 1. Product Compliance (eg. Ingredients & Packaging), 2. Importation (eg. Obtaining a business license) 3. Tax Liability (eg. Paying taxes on product sales). When creating your international Amazon listings, Amazon offers the Build International Listings Tool to make it easier for sellers to copy their existing listings over to new markets. Quote of the Show:“I see the biggest opportunity for sellers to be getting outside of the US, crossing borders and going international” - Rob SchadLinks:LinkedInCompany websiteWays to Tune In:Apple Podcast (Leave a Review)iHeart RadioPodchaser (Leave a Review)Amazon MusicAudibleSpotifyGoogle PodcastStitcherYouTubeAmazon Legends is sponsored by Argometrix, the authority on, and leading supplier of, competitive intelligence for online retail. To learn more, head over to https://argometrix.com/ Amazon Legends is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ 

Ever run into an issue where you tell a really awesome story but, your delivery falls flat? This episode will make you become a better storyteller to prevent failing your best stories. Today's guest is Nick Kindler, Founder of Kindler and Company, and he joins the host Casey Cheshire to share his 5 steps to being remembered for your storytelling skills for years to come.   Busted Myths: People say to “just wing it” in any situation.   Takeaways: One of the worst decisions you can make is to “wing it”. You will have more success if you plan and think about what you are going to do and say. Do not miss your mark and opportunity to impress people. Plan out strategies and ways to entice them in.  The best way to communicate with your audience is to have an impact. You can do this by simplifying your story with a solid structure. When communicating with someone, you want to make sure that you tell them twice and retell what you just were talking about to make them remember the impactfulness of your story. The spine of a good story is having an environment, characters, conflict, raised conflict, and outcome. These are essential to a story that will draw in your audience. Telling a well-planned story is the secret way to connect and engage with your audience in a way they've never been engaged with before.  Using emotional language with your story will help create a better understanding of your thoughts and ideas. By using emotional language in your story, you will connect more with your audience on a more personal level.   Quote of the Show: “Why not help people understand what you stand for? What you're all about, what the work that you're doing, or the change that you're making in the world. If people leave going, 'well, that was interesting. Don't really fully understand it.' Then you've missed the mark. It's a missed opportunity.” (06:29)   Book Recommendations: “Death By Meeting” by Patrick Lencioni   Links: Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/nick_kindler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickkindler/?originalSubdomain=ca Website: https://www.kindlerandcompany.com/ Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Simplify-Transform-Perform-Presentations-ebook/dp/B096T3NQ8X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=89QPVKG0G2AM&keywords=impact+by+nick+kindle&qid=1661963412&sprefix=Impact+Nick+Kin%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-1   Ways to Tune In: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-corps-marketing-show/id1338838763 Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37228621-2f9c-4905-a223-1844effb49dd Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1vVLpNI1LssMTiL6Kdsamn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-hard-corps-marketing-show Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/m/Im7mytmu2wa2mekhoeixlja5hpe?t=The_Hard_Corps_Marketing_Show YouTube: https://youtu.be/sfqTL2Z75do   The Hard Corps Marketing Show is sponsored and produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ #marketing #leadgeneration #marketingstrategies

Selling on Amazon from the start of a company's launch provides unique perspectives because of the unique challenges and opportunities it comes with. Today we have two great guests, the first of which, Catherine Harpe Neal, is the Director of eCommerce at Parch Spirits Co and also runs a foster home for dogs. Along with Catherine, Ila Byrne is the Co-Founder of Parch and has some amazing experience from leading innovation at Diaggio. You'll get some great advice on the process behind launching on Amazon, how to build out your brand story using Amazon, and what it takes to assemble a great team.Takeaways:One of the most important aspects of building a lifestyle brand is educating consumers and much of that comes from working with partners in existing industries.Deciding to sell on Amazon is not just something you can do on the side of your business. It is a massive sales channel and adding that to your company requires you to adopt and implement an entirely new set of standard operating procedures (SOPs).Some of the SOPs you need to introduce to hit the ground running on Amazon include how you package orders, ASINs, and FBA and FBM decisions. Amazon is putting massive amounts of effort into promoting all 3rd-party sellers to use their FBA fulfillment service.Even though you may use FBA, it's imperative to have everything in place for FBM in case of an inventory or supply chain issue. Although you might be using an agency to help with your Amazon operation, you also need someone internally that can own everything to do with Amazon.Building out your brand through Amazon means that you can reach customers across the US while also telling your brand story through the pages of Amazon that can match the brand world that you have created through all of your other channels.Quotes of the Show:“Amazon has incentivized 3rd-part sellers enough to, in a positive way, force your hand to fulfill via FBA” - Catherine Harpe-Neil“You can't really launch a brand, especially a CPG brand, without Amazon these days” - Ila ByrneLinks:Catherine Harpe-Neil LinkedInIla Byrne LinkedInParch WebsiteParch InstagramParch Amazon StorefrontWays to Tune In:Apple Podcast (Leave a Review)iHeart RadioPodchaser (Leave a Review)Amazon MusicAudibleSpotifyGoogle PodcastStitcherYouTube: Amazon Legends is sponsored by Argometrix, the authority on, and leading supplier of, competitive intelligence for online retail. To learn more, head over to https://argometrix.com/ 

It's been a mind-blowing six months of the most progressive, heart-wired, action-oriented discussions to get your nonprofit moving toward innovation. Best of Season 5 unites Jon, Becky and Julie as they walk through 10 Takeaways + 1 Good Thing they've seen trending these past six months. For all our lurkers out there, this is a great time to get a high-level overview of the best moments that knocked our socks off this year. Plus, we each curated favorite playlists from this season, so there's a starting place if you're new to our community. Tune in and take notes ✍️Season 5 highlights (0:50) 10 Takeaways from Season 5:Mission moments - Focus on Listening. (3:20)Community building - Embrace nuance and micro-moments. (5:25)Storytelling - Be intentional, be authentic, and be future-focused. (8:40)Philanthropy - Foster trust-based philanthropy. (10:40)Leadership - Culture will attract or repel the next believer of your mission. (12:45)Social Impact - Embrace your power + be open-handed. (15:15)Donor Engagement - Focus on Holistic Generosity. (16:45)Fundraising - Ask the Bigger Questions. (19:20)Marketing - Make Good Famous. (25:30)Young Professionals - Everyone is a Philanthropist and If the path is clear, you're on someone else's. (27:20)Favorite missions we met this season: (29:30)Julie: The Adventure ProjectJon: Global Citizen YearBecky: Think Of UsSeason 5 One Good Thing: Do something kind for yourself, or something kind for your teammate. (32:50)Season 6 Preview (33:40)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/293About our Sponsor CCS FundraisingCCS is a strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. You can download their 11th edition philanthropic landscape report, releasing later this summer, which shares the latest research on the state of philanthropy in the US, with a special focus on gift planning, high net-worth giving, and digital fundraising trends. Learn more at CCSfundraising.com! Start Learning Today on We Are For Good PRO

Evan Coopersmith is the galactic head of admonishment and also executive vice president of data science at Agency Enterprise Studio. There they do contract work for machine learning in neuroscience and neurotech.  ***This podcast is sponsored by Iris Biomedical, check out their Neurotech Startup Services here*** Top 3 Takeaways: "One of the arguments I've often made is that it isn't only the hardware that holds us back. It is the software. When the software reaches a level of sophistication, suddenly the hardware is orders of magnitude more impactful." "Clearly we have learned how to understand patterns. We call these latent patterns in the data. The challenge we're involved in spoke to this idea of these latent patterns that exist in neurological data. And I think that's where the software has to take the next step of understanding those latent patterns in the same way." "One of the things that we're interested in is the unsexy efficiencies of how do you run data science analysis? In this field, how do you construct the infrastructure for it? How do you ensure that you're not driving your Ferrari on gravel roads?" 0:45 Do you want to introduce yourself? 2:30 What does AE Studios do? 8:00 How do you use machine learning for neuroscience? 11:00 How does your company work? When do they come to you? 12:30 Iris Biomedical ad sponsorship 13:00 Do you want to talk about your checkers and chess software analogy? 20:45 What is your company's headcount? 22:45 What are you guys working on which is not covered by NDA? 25:30 How do you guys run the software? 26:30 Is there anything that you wanted to talk about that we didn't mention?  

In this episode of The Good Grief podcast, Mike O'Connell and Amber Miller get into cemeteries' important role in providing a final resting place for people's loved ones. They discuss the process of creating these final resting places, from deciding on the type of burial to personalizing the space to create a meaningful and lasting tribute. They also dive into the details of securing a cemetery plot and what one can expect when visiting a loved one's final resting place. This episode provides listeners with an informative and compassionate look at the role of cemeteries in the grieving process. Takeaways: One's final resting place can be beneficial for the loved ones they have left behind, providing a space for grief and healing. Cemeteries aren't just about providing a space for the deceased, but also about memorializing and honoring them. In this episode [2:29] Host Pete Waggoner asks about the importance of cemeteries given the rise of other forms of memorialization, such as keeping the cremated remains at home. Mike O'Connell shares about his personal experience of finding peace and an opportunity to memorialize his loved ones at cemeteries and talks about the role that these spaces play in the grieving and healing journey. [5:49] Amber Miller talks about how finding peace in the daily hustle and bustle of life can be a challenge. She shares how the peace and solace that cemeteries offer is something that can be beneficial for people who are grieving or simply looking for a moment of respite. [10:33] Pete asks Mike O'Connell about the differences between columbarium, crypts, and other types of burial options available these days. [15:30] Amber talks about the different ways people can personalize their loved ones' markers and monuments, and how churches and cemeteries have different rules about what kind of items are allowed. [22:48] Mike and Amber get into the details of what people can leave on their loved one's resting place such as wind chimes, trinkets, and plant stands. Mike also mentions how there are cemetery flower companies nowadays that even help with the upkeep of fresh flowers on the site. Resources O'Connell Funeral Homes O'Connell Funeral Services Mike O'Connell Amber Miller Quotes "It's a place we go to memorialize." -Mike O'Connell on cemeteries "Once you do something it's permanent. So give it thought, make sure it's meaningful." -Mike O'Connell

Rebecca Muriuki is a CEO coach who helps women expand into their full potential and stand out as leaders in their field. Rebecca has helped women become CEOs through effective planning and execution while creating more white space for them to thrive, without sacrificing the things that matter the most to them. Rebecca, a mom of 3 including twins, runs her online business alongside her high-pressure corporate job in the largest global audit firm. As a leader in her corporate role, Rebecca leverages her experience to help other women confidently show up as inspirational leaders for their teams while navigating the challenges of being underrepresented as women in their industry. TAKEAWAYS: + One of the biggest mistakes Rebecca sees mompreneurs make when making decisions is making decisions that keep them small. Most of us have big goals, but our actions and decisions don't match up to those goals. So we make decisions and take action from the place where we are now, when what really needs to happen is we make decisions from our future self, so that we can accomplish those goals to actually see our future self come into fruition. + When navigating making decisions that you've never had to make before, look at people who have come before you in your field OR seek out people you admire. What did they do when they came up against adversity? How did they navigate what you're navigating? And consider these people to be your “Board of Directors”. What would they say? How would they act? What advice would they give you? + “Consistency always trumps trying to climb up the mountain in one day.” Rebecca says that as women, we tend to lean into perfectionist tendencies. Those tendencies keep us stuck, we don't follow through, and then we don't hit our goals and we break the promises we make to ourselves. Start to prove to yourself that you can produce results by being consistent with what you say you're going to do. RESOURCES: To find the blog post that accompanies this episode visit: http://www.allisonhardy.com/blog1/episode267Hang out with Rebecca over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccamuriuki Grab a front row ticket to the Serve and Sell Summit: http://www.allisonhardy.com/serveandsellsummitCONNECT WITH ALLISON:Follow Allison on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allison_hardy_Join the 6-Figure Mompreneur Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/themompreneurcommunityARE YOU A FAN OF THE PODCAST?If you found value from today's episode, head to iTunes and spread some love through giving the podcast a rating and a review. This helps us to reach more busy mompreneurs who are chasing down their first 6-figure year. Music courtesy of www.bensound.com

Get ready to send your Amazon sales skyward because special guest Wes Brasher is handing out all the tricks and cluing you into all of the misconceptions about selling on Amazon. Wes is helping you figure out how to get your data, what to do with it once you get it, and how to gain the most profound insights from it. Learn about how to drive your ROAS on Amazon, differentiate yourself among the staunch competition, and the best way to think about Amazon from the perspective of a seller.Takeaways: One of the keys to finding success in the highly competitive channel of Amazon is to really focus on your niche. To do this you need a very defined set of customers, optimized content, and vigilant management of your return on ad spend.Your advertising costs can vary greatly from day to day and week to week. This is partially dependent on how successful your ad placement bidding is. It also depends on the ads you're trying to place and the search terms you're trying to advertise to.Don't fall into the trap of thinking that you alone can easily launch a brand on Amazon and find success. Amazon is an entire e-commerce channel and there are too many facets of it that you need to be really good at to be successful.Right now, having products in stock that you are ready to sell is a major differentiator by itself on Amazon. This is another huge reason that investing in inventory is so important.It's critical to get your brand recognized by Amazon through its brand registry process. This allows you to present more types of content and grants access to better service from Amazon, especially when trying to compete against resellers of your own product.During normal conditions, FBA is great for both sellers and consumers. However, it's crucial to also have systems in place for FBM for when an emergency occurs, such as Covid-19. This allows sellers to continue to sell online through Amazon as a channel.Online advertising costs are rising largely because of a shift in consumer behavior towards e-commerce and companies trying to react to that by increasing their ad spend. The rising tide from companies increasing their online ad spend raises the cost for all.Quote of the Show:“I think on Amazon, it's a day-to-day hand-to-hand combat type of effort” - Wes BrasherLinks:Email: wes.brasher@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wes-brasher-765b3a26Website: https://www.motherlove.com/Ways to Tune In:Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/092e0e83-44d8-42a3-9efd-f57daad2bbff/amazon-legends-podcastAudible: ​​https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08JJQKM6VApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amazon-legends-podcast/id1589750284Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/01NnJ5SHgUFTBDr77HtExu?si=7850ec72879e401eYouTube: https://youtu.be/be-ABGd7ejE

Season 4 Finale

Raising a neurodiverse child comes with a unique set of challenges. Today, I talk to Julie Falcone, author of “Dear Loved Ones" An Honest Guide to Helping the Special Needs Family You Love, and mother of four. Julie gives an insider's view into the family life of a family with not one, but three neurodiverse children. We talk about raising kids with invisible special needs and how to find the support you need. *New!* Watch video clips from this episode on the Mindful Mama Youtube channel! If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @mindfulmamamentor. Have you left a review yet? All you have to do is go to  Apple Podcasts or  Stitcher (or wherever you listen), and thanks for your support of the show! 3 Takeaways: One diagnosis can mean very different things for different children.   Getting support for ourselves allows us to provide support for our children. Fair isn't always equal. Julie Falcone is the author of DEAR LOVED ONES: An Honest Guide to Helping the Special Needs Family You Love. She is a mother of four children diagnosed with a myriad of neurological and mental disorders. It is her mission to help the Special Needs Community by being honest and real about what raising children with invisible special needs really looks like! Get Hunter's book, Raising Good Humans now! Click here to order and get book bonuses! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches smart, thoughtful parents on how to create calm and cooperation in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide. Be a part of the tribe—we're over 25 thousand strong! Join the Mindful Parenting membership. Take your learning further! Get my Top 2 Best Tools to Stop Yelling AND the Mindful Parenting Roadmap for FREE at: mindfulmamamentor.com/stopyelling/ Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com. Be sure to check out these deals from this week's sponsors: Go to Prose.com/HUNTER and take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Visit ThriveCausemetics.com/hunter for 15% off your first order!

We've already learned a lot one week into college football's NIL era. Trey and Chris Hummer break down the things that caught them by surprise, opine on the changing media landscape and give their answer for football's most marketable superstar. Host: Trey Scott   Guest: Chris Hummer Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We parents are often unknowingly (and knowingly) making some big communication mistakes with our children. These mistakes can cause resistance, resentment, and damage to your relationship. How can we communicate better? I talk to Jennie Rosier, Ph.D. about how to improve our communication with our kids. If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @mindfulmamamentor. Have you left a review yet? All you have to do is go to  Apple Podcasts or  Stitcher (or wherever you listen), and thanks for your support of the show! Takeaways: One of the biggest mistakes we make with kids is minimizing their feelings Ask yourself, “Would I say this to my mother?” A great phrase to use in repairing: “What I wish I had said was…” Jennie Rosier, PhD, is an Associate Professor at James Madison University, the Director of The Relationships, Love, Happiness Project, and the author of several journal articles and books. As an expert in romantic and parent-child relationships, Rosier directs her research, speaking, and writing on helping others create more realistic expectations while enhancing the communication skills needed to maintain these bonds including empathy, respect, and attachment. Get Hunter's book, Raising Good Humans now! Click here to order and get book bonuses! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches smart, thoughtful parents on how to create calm and cooperation in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide. Be a part of the tribe—we’re over 25 thousand strong!  Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com. Be sure to check out this deal from this week’s sponsor: Visit pipettebaby.com and get 30% off with hunter. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code HUNTER at kiwico.com. Get 20% off your first purchase of ANY Munk Pack product by visiting MunkPack.com and entering our code HUNTER at checkout.

Chinese beauty market consultant Miro Li, offers an explanation as to why Perfect Diary has been such a big success story in the Chinese beauty market. Jump to questions: 00:00 Intro 00:27 So Perfect Diary is one of the most successful C-beauty brands, why has it become such a hit with consumers? Takeaways: - One of the secrets behind Perfect Diary’s success is that they have a strong online presence on traditional (Tmall) and emerging (BiliBili and XiaoHongShu) platforms. They also have a strong offline (Sephora stores and Watsons) presence. - They have rapid R&D performance; they launch thousands of new products every year and are hyper-aware of new trends. - They are priced affordably and use different sales techniques. - The fourth reason behind their success is that they invest heavily in marketing across all major platforms, especially social platforms targeting young people. - They also have their own unique strategy for managing private traffic. Listen & Subscribe Apple Podcasts: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDka8-Z2Jr0&list=PLcVM3NJYsLF1Z2LLcVGbBVlwVQOOsuuJh Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-177979339/tracks Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daxue-talks/id1492896072 Website: https://daxueconsulting.com/ What is Daxue Talks? Daxue Talks, a China business vlog powered by daxue consulting, a china-based strategic market research company founded in 2010! With Daxue Talks, you will stay up to date with all the latest business updates in China. Every day, you will learn from china-based experts who share their knowledge about the Chinese market in 2-5 minutes. #DaxueTalks #China #PerfectDiary

This is another episode with an incredible down-to-earth person with a difficult background full of challenges. Get inspired by someone who went from living on the streets to personal training and starting his own fitness business.Kane is a former drug addict, personal trainer, online coach, and co-host of The Skinny 2 Strong Podcast. He spent most of his childhood in and out of child protection services and developed a drug habit as a teenager, losing over 10 years of his life and at times being homeless.Quotes to remember: “The first thing I had to do was obviously wake up to myself.”“Talking about it helped me release that control that life had over me.”“Whatever’s holding you back in life, get rid of it.”Takeaways:One of the hardest things to do, and most pivotal, is to take responsibility for your actionsWe have influences but in the end, we own our behaviors and our resultsKnow your triggers for the habits you would like to ceaseSlowly increasing the amount of quality food you eat can help you either gain or lose weightLifestyle and nutrition are the hard parts to fitness, not trainingWhen you speak your difficult truth, you will be freeWhat you’ll learn:What growing up in 24 different foster homes and having an addicted mother was like for KaneThe snapping point or rock-bottom moment for Kane when he decided to quit for goodHow and why he forgave his mother for introducing him to drugsHow fitness helped him get clean and how he turned it into a businessAll about Kane’s daily fitness regimenWhat drove Kane to get sober on his ownWhat his philosophy on drugs is nowWhy setting new goals is a challenge for himMentioned on the podcast: https://www.skinny2strongpodcast.com/Matt Wolfs

You have a goal and you made a plan but it... didn't work. What do you do now? This episode is all about why that happens, why people slip back, and how to overcome that self-sabotage that we're all familiar with.Lisa Olona is a transformational mind & body coach. She combines workouts with wellness techniques to help people go from feeling powerless to feeling unstoppable. She runs the Fit for Life Academy, leads Transformation Retreats for women, and is the author of Cross Your Creek: A Determined Woman's Guide to Becoming Unstoppable.Quotes to remember: “When you become aware of your thoughts, there’s so much power in that.”“The shift comes in what you’re telling yourself because you’re going to believe what you’re telling yourself.”“There will always be days you want to stop. There will always be resistance.”Takeaways:One of people’s biggest obstacles is that we’re operating on autopilot with outdated belief systemsWhen you feel discouraged and down, recognize what the limiting thoughts are that are creating those kinds of feelingsVisualization is so powerful because your body doesn’t know that it didn’t happenIt’s what you do every day consistently that will make the differenceThe #1 priority is your mental and physical healthWhen you honor your plans and the appointment you set with yourself, you build your confidenceWhat you’ll learn:What can sabotage our plans to create change in our livesAbout limiting beliefs and how to overcome themHow to create change that sticks, rather than slipping backThe step-by-step process to creating life changeHow to visualize what you want in order to hold onto your ultimate goalAdvice for busy professionalsWhat led Lisa to start her coaching business even though she didn’t know what she was doing at the timeMentioned on the podcast: Cross Your Creek bookhttps://www.lisaolona.com/Links:InstagramYoutube

Dr. Danielle Eaton is a chiropractor, online business owner, wife and homeschooling mom of 3 girls. She founded her online education company Aligned Women in 2015 because of her own struggles with balancing life and practice as a working mom. Since then, the Aligned Women group coaching membership has grown to be the premiere life and business support option for women in chiropractic. In 2019, Danielle created Aligned Marketing—an online course for hands-on practitioners who are ready to conquer the fear of putting themselves out there.TAKEAWAYS:One of the things Danielle teachers her students is counter-intuitive to how they've been taught to market their business. And that is the power of niching down. When you speak to everyone, you speak to no one.A big turning point for Danielle was she was newly pregnant with her third child, after miscarrying her second. She knew that she wanted to truly take care of herself and her little one who was growing inside of her. She sold her practice in 6 weeks and finally granted herself permission to slow down.Danielle's business started with her podcast. And while she felt at the time that it didn't start through expertise, it was through the podcast that she gained her expertise.RESOURCES:Check out the blog post that goes along with this episode: http://www.allisonhardy.com/blog1/episode183Listen to the Aligned Woman podcast: https://alignedwomen.com/podcastFollow Danielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanielleeaton/Get on the waitlist for the next open cart period for the Lead Generation Lab: https://allison-hardy.ck.page/30549d1640CONNECT WITH ME:Join my absolutely FREE Facebook group, The 6-Figure Mompreneur Community: www.facebook.com/groups/themompreneurcommunityFollow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/allisonhardy2015Follow me on Instagram (I especially LOVE InstaStories!): www.instagram.com/allison_hardy_Find me on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/allison_hardy_ARE YOU A FAN OF THE PODCAST?If you loved today's episode I'd love for you to head to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and a review! The more ratings and reviews the podcast gets, the more mompreneurs it can help chase down their first 6-figure year!Music courtesy of www.bensound.com

Hello, my Miraculous Friend! This very first episode is about Magnifying YOUR Miracles. It’s a chance for me to talk a little bit about what it means to magnify miracles. I share why I am starting this podcast, what my intention is for you and what you can expect.  I share my story of becoming an intuitive healer, how my intuition expanded to be able to “talk” with the chakras and discover the underlying emotional issues stuck in those centers.  I also share my journey through a “dark night of the soul” and how a miraculous encounter with Mother Mary healed my heart and ignited my purpose.   Takeaways One of the keys to working with miraculous energy is prayer. Prayer is like picking up the phone and connecting from within. What you focus on expands. By keeping your focus on the Divine, on “high-frequency energy” you will be able to keep your own vibration high and can perceive the miraculous energy already present in your life. All the miracles you want to experience are available right now. Your job is to expand your awareness so you can see them. The key to Magnifying Your Miracle is to remember that your miracle is already here.   Opening Prayer: Mother/ Father God, Great Spirit of the Universe, we give thanks for this time together for episode one of the magnify your miracles podcast and we're asking that each one of us has our inner eyes, ears, and hearts open as wide as possible so that we can truly see, hear, feel and know the miraculous energy that is already present in our lives. Amen.   Mother Mary blessing the world painting: https://deepaliu.com/project/mother-mary-blessing-the-world/

Episode #99 What value do you place on time? It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from or what you’re doing, we all have the same 24 hours. It’s what you do with those 24 hours that matters. Time is a finite resource, one day our clocks will run out. When you look back will you be able to say you spent your time the way you wanted to? Or did you waste it? In this episode of What The Fat, I challenge you to shift your perspective on the value of time and how you’re using it currently in your life.   Enjoy The Show!   Takeaways One thing we all have the same of is time. Often times we discount the value of time, because we feel we have plenty. We take it for granted because it is always there, but what if it wasn’t? Don’t wait for a massive life crisis or event to wake you up and make you realize how precious this life is. Time is the most valuable thing we have, spend it wisely.   Links and Resources Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube Dr. Ryan Lowery Twitter   Show Notes 2:17 What value do you place on your time? 6:30 Shifting the mindset on what our time is worth 9:42 Time is a finite resource, don’t waste it   Tweetables   “People don’t know the difference between time and quality time”   “You don’t think about how important that time is or being fully present until it's no longer there”     “We take time for granted”   “It doesn’t matter if you're black, white, green, red, female, male, transgender, gay, whatever you are, everyone has 24 hours in a day. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, what you’re doing. We all have the same 24 hours it's what you do with those hours.”   “The time that I did have, did I spend it the way I wanted to spend it? Or did I try to wait, wait, and procrastinate and think that I had this unlimited amount of time and then it's not until it's too late or some serious crisis happens that you look back and wish you had more of it.”   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube    

Hey Mama! And welcome to episode #102 of the Life by Design Podcast with Allison Hardy. I'm so happy you're here! You're going to love today's interview with author, speaker, and life coach Dena Adams.Having gone through more life changing situations and challenges than she could seem to fathom, Dena Adams, was once again faced with a challenge when she left her accounting business to become an author. Little did she know she was heading down a path that would show her what God had been preparing her for all this time. Becoming a Certified Life Coach, Self-Discovery Guide, Inspirational Speaker and Self-published #1 Amazon best-selling author has allowed Dena to share her challenges of becoming a young single mom, going through the learning curves of becoming a blended family with her, now husband of 17 years and 5 children (ages 16-23), and with her entrepreneurial desires, all while facing the pain, hurt, and turmoil of her past. Dena thrives in helping mompreneurs overcome what holds them back in life and empowers them to face their future with the drive and passion they deserve so they can achieve their greatness. TAKEAWAYS:> One of the things that Dena is really conscious of is how she is perceived on the outside. If she is keeping her business and family as a priority, is she accurately portraying that as a source of inspiration for other mompreneurs? This question is something that she thinks about in every single thing she does in her business.> A debilitating car accident lead Dena down a road of self-discovery to writing her book, but also to creating a dialogue of questions and stories that helped her to understand more about herself and how she was living her life. > A big turning point for Dena was realizing that as a mom and wife, she never gave her mom and wife role all she had, because she never allowed herself to want either.> “I'm not a victim, I'm not a survivor, I'm an overcomer.”> Personal development turned into a detrimental thing and made her the victim of her circumstances. Her family started pointed out every single thing she was doing wrong, because she told them that was what she wanted. When what was happening was she was becoming the one to be blamed for everything being wrong. Personal development lead her down a road of self-discovery but also a road of hyper-criticism and transferred blame.> If you want your life to change, you have to actually change something in your life. RESOURCES: Find Dena on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedenaadamsRead Dena's blog: www.denaadams.com/blogTom Bilyeu: www.impacttheory.comTo learn more about the Legacy Mastermind visit: www.allisonhardy.com/legacyTo join The Mompreneur Community visit: www.facebook.com/groups/themompreneurcommunityTry out ConvertKit (my all-time favorite email CRM) for 30 days for free by visiting: https://bit.ly/lifebydesignckMusic courtesy of www.bensound.com.

Text: Psalm 23 Takeaways: One day this week, take time to acknowledge and be where you are. One day this week, enter into the meditation-memory-prayer structure of Psalm 23. Read or listen to The Answer Is 42 by Madeleine L'Engle Benediction: As you go forth from this place, may the wind of the Spirit startle your senses and blow through your life; May the fire of the Spirit scorch your complacency and light your way. And may the blessing of the Holy One— Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer— rest with you now and forever more. Amen.