Podcasts about taking risks

In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig Smith and I sit down for a candid conversation about life, growth, and the importance of taking risks. We discuss Craig's decision to step into a new career opportunity, the fear and uncertainty that come with major life changes, and why so many people never give themselves the chance to see what's possible because they're unwilling to bet on themselves. This wasn't a structured episode with one main topic. Just two friends talking shop, sharing lessons, and exploring what it means to pursue growth even when it's uncomfortable. If you've ever felt stuck, scared to make a move, or needed a reminder to trust yourself, you'll enjoy this conversation.   Next Level Links: Work With a Nutrition Coach - Schedule A Consultation Nutrition Coaching - www.becomenextlevel.com   Partner Links: Try Thrive Lab Free For One Month - Start Here Order Supplements From Transform - Shop Here Order Supplements From Cured Nutrition - Shop Here Order Supplements From Legion (use code keynutrition for 20% off first order) - Shop Here   Be Featured on the Show: Apply to be a live calller guest on the show - Submit Application Here Submit Q&A Questions to be read live on the show - Submit Here   Free Guides: Eating Out Guide - Get The Guide High-Protein Fast Food Orders - Get the Guide Macro Food Options Guide - Get The Guide Join Us On Patreon - Join Here   Connect with us on Instagram: Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Craig Smith - @greatestdaymindset Next Level Nutrition – @mynextlevelnutrition

We hear consistently that life as a restaurant owner is so hard... but as diners, we can't fully understand what that reality is really like. On this panel, Ben Maides (Au Courant), Paul Urban (Block 16), and Katina Talley (Sweet Magnolias Bake Shop; Know Good) pull back the curtain, tell stories, and lay bare why the restaurant industry is so hard... and why they love it so much that they keep coming back! This episode is raw, honest, and deeply human—giving you a new perspective on the people behind your favorite restaurants.

Welcome back to Energetic Radio! After a six-month hiatus, Dale Sidebottom and Paul Campbell are back in a brand-new, custom-built studio complete with its own golf simulator. In this episode, they reflect on the break, sharing how time away has brought new inspiration, sharpened their focus on family, and provided some unforgettable “pinch me” and full-circle moments. From presenting at international conferences and revamping their original ClassBreak app, to meaningful moments with their kids both on and off the football field, they dive into the significance of appreciating success, taking risks, and creating lasting bonds. Plus, there's a sneak peek at their upcoming book, “Wolf Logic Leadership,” and candid discussions about leadership, motivation, and the power of pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone.Wolf Logic Book Pre-Order - https://ambapress.com.au/collections/coming-soon/products/wolf-logic-play-based-leadershipClassBreak (Our first ever app that started everything) - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/classbreak/id577991380

This week, we are joined by Ryan and Karina Martinez of Life Upside Down to talk about discerning God's voice in a world full of noise, the tension between caution and obedience, and the fear of getting it wrong when faith requires risk. Through honest conversation and personal story, we explore how Scripture, wisdom, humility, and courage shape discernment when God calls people into uncomfortable steps of obedience.DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

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⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this encore episode, Monique tackles the complex relationship between risk and ambition, especially for women of color. Through personal stories, she explores the emotions that come with pursuing dreams and why it's important to acknowledge and work through those feelings. She also shares how self-awareness and creativity can help you face fear and find clarity when things seem chaotic.Join in to discover how to change your perspective on risk and make progress on your own terms.GEMS DROPPED“We ​will ​use ​the ​past ​to ​try ​to ​predict ​the ​future. ​Right. ​Because ​this ​is ​the ​thing ​with ​the ​women ​that ​I ​work ​with, ​they're ​not ​just ​saying, ‘​well, ​I'm ​scared ​of ​taking ​risks, ​so ​I ​don't ​even ​consider ​it'. You ​keep ​approaching ​the ​idea ​of ​taking ​those ​risks, ​but ​it's ​kind ​of ​torturing ​you ​because ​you ​keep ​approaching ​it, ​and ​then ​you ​keep ​hitting ​a ​wall. ​Everything ​feels ​too ​scary and ​so ​you're ​like, ​well, ​let ​me ​kind ​of ​think ​through my ​past–right? ​So ​there's ​this ​formula, ​and ​it ​feels ​like ​an ​airtight ​formula, ​and ​that's ​where ​we ​kind ​of ​get ​trapped, because if one or ​two ​of ​those ​variables ​feel ​off, you're like ‘​ooh, ​the ​risk ​of ​failure ​is ​now ​high'. That ​automatically ​shuts ​us ​down.”“Where ​do ​you ​have ​space ​to ​actually ​stop ​and ​feel? ​​You ​typically ​don't. And ​things ​are ​often ​happening ​fast. ​So ​you're ​trying ​to ​react, ​you're ​trying ​to ​think. ​You ​haven't ​gotten ​yourself ​any ​space, ​any ​room ​to ​feel ​what ​you're ​actually ​feeling. ​And ​that ​is ​what's ​keeping ​you ​trapped ​in ​that ​merry ​go ​round. ​There's ​no ​creativity ​available ​to ​you ​in that ​space because ​you're ​just ​trapped ​in ​cyclical, ​fear ​based ​thinking.”“​I ​challenge ​you, if ​you're ​sitting ​with ​this ​kind ​of ​indecision, ​this ​fear ​around ​risk ​and ​this ​story, ​ ​to ​take ​a ​moment ​and ​see ​if ​you ​can, ​​which ​I ​know ​you ​can, ​​embrace ​the ​belief ​that ​I ​am ​someone ​who ​takes ​incredible ​risk ​​and ​finds ​success. ​I ​am ​the ​great ​I ​am. ​I ​am ​someone ​​who ​takes ​incredible ​risks ​and ​finds ​great ​success. ​ ​What ​would ​it ​be ​like ​to ​embrace ​that? ​​What ​are ​your ​earliest ​memories ​where ​that ​is ​true?”“Remembering the ​truth ​of ​our ​resources, ​remembering ​the ​truth ​of ​our ​history, ​of ​our ​strengths, ​of ​our ​access, ​of ​our ​instincts, ​ ​remembering ​​the ​fullness ​of ​that ​truth, ​it ​changes ​how ​we ​sit ​with ​things ​that ​feel ​like ​risk, ​that ​are ​important ​to ​us, ​that ​we ​want ​to ​move ​through, ​that ​we ​are ​tired ​of ​approaching ​​once ​a ​quarter ​and ​not ​knowing ​how ​to ​push ​ourselves ​through.”“You ​cannot ​access creativity ​if ​the conditions ​that ​you ​have ​created ​for ​yourself ​to ​be ​creative ​have ​not ​been ​set.”“Sometimes ​the ​way ​that ​we ​protect ​our ​imaginations is with our ​creativity, ​right? ​That's ​where ​it ​all ​flows ​from ​by ​allowing ​what ​is ​​arising ​in ​us that ​is ​keeping ​us ​stuck…​allowing ​it ​to ​flow ​through ​us ​and ​to ​inform ​us ​about ​any ​limitations ​that ​we're ​placing ​on ​ourselves, ​​any ​lies ​that ​we're ​telling ​ourselves, ​any ​old ​stories ​that ​are ​coming ​up ​and ​distorting how ​we ​believe, ​how ​we ​believe ​we ​can ​exist ​and ​what ​we ​believe ​that ​we ​can ​have. ​That's ​another ​way ​of ​protecting ​our ​imaginations.”STAY IN TOUCHCome and follow me on Instagram @moniquershields and I would love your feedback so send an Apply for the CLAIMED June 2026 Group Coaching Accelerator cohort HERE

John 14:15-21 Love: Taking Risks We step back into Gospel time and remember when Jesus promised the Holy Spirit and urges the disciples to love him by keeping his commandments. How do these words inspire you on this day? And where in your life do you need to take risks to love like Jesus?

In a move that caught the comic world off guard, Marvel and DC have bypassed the traditional "Event Comic" hype machine to drop an exclusive digital crossover: Supergirl/Blade. Written by CRC Payne (Batman: Wayne Family Adventures) and featuring the atmospheric art of Mikel Janín, this one-shot marks a massive shift in how the "Big Two" collaborate. Trapped by the interdimensional media mogul Mojo in a literal "Vampire Romance" reality show, the Girl of Steel and the Daywalker have to navigate a world where the tropes are as deadly as the villains. But beyond the fun of seeing a Kryptonian accidentally incinerate a vampire with heat vision, this episode dives into the deeper implications of this specific pairing.Open show: Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclifeGrab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.comGeneral TalkWeekly Recap Sign Up For PatreonBNP TourBaldur's Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm!Monday Night Co Op “Operation Tango!!Vote For New GameThursday Morning @9am Anime Watch on our Patreon With Fame & Friday Morning at 9am on TikTok & Twitch as he plays Resident Evil 8 The Precious: JS-1: https://amzn.to/4dILb1wFame:Jaelyn: Sloan: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1848414946/tron-inspired-light-up-jacket-other?ref=share_ios_native_controlCommercial #1Main Topic: Commercial: #2Tin Foil Hat:  Saturn Rings are man made?Games:Approximately UpPaws CovenThick As ThievesNews:  Blade vs. Supergirl: The Crossover We Didn't See ComingIndie Artist PricingA.I. is living in video games?Mortal Kombat Popcorn BucketThe origin of the name “Grok”A.I. Talk: this weeks updateComic Of The week: Black LightingInstagram:  http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast  facebook:   http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcastReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9website: http://blacknerdpodcast.comhttp://twitter.com/vvcradio   http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier  http://instagram.com/fameplanbhttp://instagram.com/jaelynaleisehttp://instagram.com/sloan_tempest

Hey Y'all! Kaleb and I are sharing a little life update from our brand new Happy & Healthy studio, which still feels so GOOD to finally be recording in. We talk about what this new season has looked like for us, from finally feeling more settled in Oklahoma, to Kaleb wrapping up his first year of law school, to what God has been teaching us about marriage, faith, risk, and consistency. We also share a little about the response to the Carl Lentz episode, why grace and truth matter, and what it looks like to trust God even when life feels uncertain. Plus, Kaleb shares a big announcement about something he's launching, and we talk about some fun dreams we have for the future. So glad you joined us! In This Episode 00:00 — Welcome to the New Happy & Healthy Studio 03:00 — Addressing the Carl Lentz Podcast Backlash 11:00 — Grace, Judgment, and Public Failure 17:20 — Infidelity, Temptation, and Protecting Your Marriage 22:00 — One Year in Oklahoma and Kaleb's Law School Update 26:17 — How Moving Changed Their Marriage 31:46 — Serving Each Other in Marriage 35:00 — Taking Risks, Following God, and Making Wise Decisions 42:12 — Kaleb's Fun Announcement 49:19 — Coffee and Courts + What's Next Thanks to Our Sponsors BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HAPPYHEALTHY and get on your way to being your best self. ⁠⁠ Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wayfair.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ right now to shop all things home. NIV Application Bible: You can save an extra 10% on any NIV Application Bible or NIV Application Commentary resource by visiting faithgateway.com/NIVAB and using code HEALTHY at checkout. If you'd like to partner with Jeanine as a sponsor for the Happy & Healthy podcast, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy and Healthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeanine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeanine and Kaleb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy and Healthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeanine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Connection is the most underrated health behavior.” — Tara Parker-Pope  Key Resources  Tara's Substack newsletter: One Day Better   Subscribe to my Substack: Age Better Cheat Sheet   Send me topic ideas/questions: agebetterpodcast@gmail.com  Midlife Pivots: Tara Parker-Pope on Taking Risks and Building One Day Better  If you've been thinking about a pivot—especially in midlife—this episode will give you both inspiration and practical ideas you can use right away.  My guest is Tara Parker-Pope, an award-winning journalist and author whose work focuses on health, behavior, and the science of human thriving. Tara spent much of her career at leading news organizations, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post, where she helped build pioneering consumer health coverage. Today, she's writing directly to readers through her Substack newsletter, One Day Better—and we talk about what it's really like to step into independence, build community, and create structure in a world with a lot less built-in structure.  But this conversation is about more than career moves. Tara also shares what it takes to be brave in midlife—especially when you're stepping into something new—and why it matters to surround yourself with people who genuinely support you. She tells a story about a close friend who gave her the best advice at exactly the right time, advice that helped her make this huge pivot: “Never look back—always forward.” It's simple, powerful, and it might be exactly what you need to hear right now.  We also talk about why small health decisions matter more than we think, why joy and connection are essential to aging well, and why Tara believes women deserve better health information—especially in midlife and beyond.  In this episode, we talk about  What a midlife pivot really looks like—emotionally and practically  How Tara built One Day Better and what she's learned from readers  Why bravery matters—and how supportive relationships can make reinvention possible  A piece of advice Tara's friend gave her that changed everything: “Never look back—always forward.”  Why community and connection are powerful (and underrated) health behaviors  The impact of the pandemic on health journalism—and on our personal choices  How to create structure and momentum when you're working independently  Why small “one day better” decisions can add up to meaningful change  Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Health and Wellness Journalism 02:55 The Journey into Health Reporting 06:04 Empowering Readers Through Health Information 09:01 The Impact of the Pandemic on Journalism 15:00 Transitioning to New Opportunities 18:03 The Power of Health Information 20:56 Creating a Community Through Writing 22:37 The Vision Behind One Day Better 28:00 Navigating Reader Engagement and Feedback 30:00 The Role of Women in Health Information 31:55 Menopause: A Critical Health Topic 33:57 Reinvention and Personal Growth 38:58 The Importance of Community and Support 41:00 Choosing Topics: A Writer's Process 46:43 The Evolution of One Day Better 49:12 Navigating the Challenges of Independence 52:34 Creating Structure in an Unstructured World 54:35 Redefining Success and Finding Joy 01:00:48 Mentorship and Supporting Others 01:03:12 Taking Small Steps Towards Change  About Tara Parker-Pope  Tara Parker-Pope is an award-winning journalist and author whose work focuses on health, behavior, and the science of human thriving. She holds a Master of Public Health from the Yale School of Public Health and is the creator of the free Substack health newsletter, One Day Better. She spent much of her career at leading news organizations, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post, where she founded and led pioneering consumer health coverage. She was part of the newsroom team awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for pandemic reporting and won a News and Documentary Emmy for Life, Interrupted, a video series about living with cancer, co-created with author Suleika Jaouad. Her reporting has shaped public policy, including a story that prompted federal rules guaranteeing hospital visitation rights for same-sex couples. She is the author of three books, including For Better: How the Surprising Science of Happy Couples Can Help Your Marriage Succeed.  Stay connected  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe/follow AGE BETTER so you never miss a conversation. And don't forget to subscribe to my Substack newsletter, Age Better Cheat Sheet, for smart, practical, science-backed tools to help you age better.  Have an idea for a future topic—or a guest you'd love me to interview? Email me at agebetterpodcast@gmail.com. 

Let us know what you think!Chris Naganuma joins the show to discuss his military background, his work in defense technology, and his mission to support veterans and Ukraine.In this episode, we cover:Life after military service Veteran transition and entrepreneurship The creation of Battle Lab Modern warfare and defense innovation Supporting Ukraine and learning from combat Community building in the defense industry Why veterans need to ask for help Resources Mentioned:Reveal Tech Battle Lab Chris Naganuma on Instagram Chapters:00:00 How Warfare Is Changing and Chris Naganuma's Journey 11:59 Navigating Life After Military Service 23:59 From Cannabis Industry to Veteran Community Building 28:09 Taking Risks and Saying Yes to Opportunities 29:30 Returning to the Defense Industry 32:01 Building Community in Defense and Veteran Spaces 36:02 Chris Naganuma's Journey to Ukraine 40:00 Seeing Combat from a Different Perspective 42:32 The Personal Impact of Doxxing and Online Attacks 48:20 From Journalism to Supporting Veterans and Ukraine 50:57 Finding Purpose Through Modern Warfare Innovation 52:21 What Is Battle Lab? 56:40 The Future of Military Training and Technology Sponsored by: TranscendUse my referral link to book a consultation for Peptide Therapyhttp://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballeroDr. Mark Gordon & Millennium Health Centers Get the book Peptides for Health Vol.1 Medical Edition today.  Use code Phase2P for 10% off Millennium products  Available only at MillenniumHealthStore.comPRECISION WELLNESS GROUP  Use code: Security Halt Podcast 25Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/  Security Halt Mediahttps://www.securityhaltmedia.com/ Instagram: @securityhaltX: @SecurityHaltTik Tok: @security.halt.podLinkedIn: Deny Caballero Looking for custom handmade items, military memorabilia, or laser engraving? Contact Eric Gilgenast.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/Website: https://www.hausgilgenastwoodworks.com/SOF Heritage Designs Custom belt Buckles. Of the Regiment for the Regiment SOF-HD.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofhdesigns/Support the showProduced by Security Halt Media

The Spiritual Art of Taking Risks – Acts 2:42-47 – April 5, 2026 For those curious about the ways of Jesus, what might it look like to live out what he taught? And how does the Easter story impact how we think of this new life we're invited to live in Christ? Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the resurrection of the church.

The Spiritual Art of Taking Risks: Risking Community – John 13:1-7 – March 29, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 19 of Embracing Your Different Ability®. They discuss how Katey's experiences at UW-Stout prepared her for networking, taking risks, and confidently putting herself out there. Katey shares lessons learned from mentors, how to handle “not right now” responses with persistence and humility, and the bold moments that helped open unexpected doors. This conversation reinforces the power of asking, building connections, and trusting that advocacy and courage can lead to meaningful opportunities in both career and life.

What if “playing it safe” is actually the biggest risk you can take?In this episode, Kam Dasani breaks down why most people are playing the money game backwards, and how traditional advice around saving, investing, and retirement might be holding you back.We dive into:• The truth about risk• Why most people stay stuck financially• What separates successful traders from everyone elseIf you've ever questioned the traditional path… this conversation is for you.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the safest path is not actually the safest one?In this episode, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Melissa Anderson, President of Search.com, to talk about building a career by trusting instinct over convention. Melissa shares how she turned bold, uncertain choices into major opportunities, from moving to Ireland after college with no job, to scaling startups, leading innovation, and navigating acquisitions.This conversation goes beyond business. Melissa opens up about decision making, risk, leadership, spirituality, and why staying grounded is critical for success. She shares how optimism and self trust have shaped her path and why women need to stop putting themselves last if they want to lead powerfully.If you have ever questioned your path or felt pulled toward something bigger, this episode will challenge how you think about risk and success.What you will learn in this episode: How to make decisions without letting fear lead Why the “safe” path is often not the safest How to navigate and scale ideas without a clear roadmap Lessons from acquisitions and deals that fell through How AI is reshaping business and opportunity Why grounding yourself leads to better leadership and decisions The importance of self trust, optimism, and intuitionKey Takeaway: When you stay grounded and connected to yourself, you make better decisions and stop missing what matters.Guest: Melissa Anderson President of Search.comConnect with Melissa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-anderson-2007721/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.a.anderson.31---Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, drop us a review, share it with a badass woman in your life, and subscribe to Badass Women in Business wherever you get your podcasts.Stay badass. Stay bold. Build it your way.Keep up with more content from Aggie and Cristy here:Facebook: Empowered Women Leaders  Instagram: @badass_women_in_businessLinkedIn: ProveHer - Badass Women in BusinessWebsite: Badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.comAthena: athenaac.com

In this latest episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast Deborah sits down for a chat with studio owner Sarah Clements, who shares her entrepreneurial journey and how she built Unlimited Dance Company into the successful business it is today.As always this is essential listening for any dance school owner or principal.In the vast majority of cases parents of prospective students have already researched your dance school before reaching out. When they finally reach out they are looking to confirm whether their perception of your school is the reality. How you respond will let them know!Catch the latest episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast out now wherever you get podcasts. Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ ⁠https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-planTo find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to ⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com⁠To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below.Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠ Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to ⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahL⁠This episode is sponsored by Dance Studio Marketing.You can find out more about Dance Studio Marketing and how you can work with Sally to supercharge your dance business at ⁠https://dancebusinesssolutions.com/social-media-for-dance-businesses/⁠This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Content Studio

It can be hard to break with expectations of others. To do the unusual. It can break the peace of the status quo. And it can break the peace inside of us. And yet - so many times, that's where real life begins. Join us as we listen in to Carol and Anita about their wild adventure of following the Holy Spirit, literally picking up and leaving their ordinary lives to do something that disturbs all kinds of peace.

I believe most of us are living far below our capacity for joy and fulfillment and wholeness. The fear of failure, of the unknown, of being uncertain holds us back from being willing to take a risk and change the trajectory of our lives. But if we want to experience something different, we have to dream something different and then courage up to create it. And it is all up to you. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #59 My Life, My Creation, My Responsibility on Apple on Spotify #76 Finding My Wings  on Apple  on Spotify #93 Finding Fulfillment on Apple on Spotify #118 100% Responsibility  on Apple  on Spotify #131 The Gift of Life on Apple on Spotify #149 The Importance of Discomfort  on Apple  on Spotify #150 Living in Possibility  on Apple  on Spotify #152 Victim or Hero? on Apple on Spotify #183 Taking Risks and Becoming  on Apple  on Spotify #201 The Tolerable Life  on Apple  on Spotify #238 Overflow on Apple on Spotify #276 When You Don't Like Change on Apple on Spotify #361 A Luxurious Life, part 1 on Apple on Spotify #362 A Luxurious Life, part 2 on Apple on Spotify Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/

Lisa Wertzbaugher of Iowa-based metal fabrication shop Wertzbaugher Services returns to the podcast to discuss the realities of running a small manufacturing business and offer practical advice for shop owners. She shares lessons on planning, investing in equipment, building a sales strategy, training a workforce, and using data to evaluate risk. Wertzbaugher also discusses the value of hiring younger workers and knowing when to move on from approaches that aren't working. Her company specializes in custom welding, steel fabrication, equipment repair, and material-handling products such as racks and baskets, along with trailer and farm equipment repair. Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.

The Spiritual Art of Taking Risks: Risk Worship – March 8, 2026 Sometimes it's hard to risk worship - to really be present to God and to let your guard down, trusting that you won't be judged for what you can't give or for what you look like. This Sunday our worship leaders are taking the reins and gently guiding us through an experience reflecting in what worship is and what it's not, how to make it safe and how to be present.

SummaryOn this episode of the Startup Junkies podcast, Alex Kruchten, co-founder of Hemut, joins Caleb Talley and Harrison Kitson to share his journey from adventurous student to tech entrepreneur and how Hemut is revolutionizing the trucking industry.Alex unpacks the founding story of Hemut, a venture born from the resourcefulness of his co-founder, who overcame extraordinary odds and built a multimillion-dollar trucking operation in his teens. Together, their team identified a major problem: trucking companies rely on outdated systems, with most current Transportation Management Systems (TMS) dating back to the ‘90s or early 2000s. Hemut's mission is to modernize these processes, eliminating unnecessary middlemen, and finally giving trucking companies the automation and workflow efficiency they deserve.The conversation highlights Hemut's unique approach, including co-locating their development team within client offices to ensure rapid iteration based on real-time user feedback. Alex also explains how programs like Y Combinator and Arkansas's Fuel Accelerator expanded their network, opening doors to communities geared toward supporting high-growth tech businesses.Beyond the business, Alex emphasizes the power of genuine relationships, taking risks, and the value of authentic connection. To sum up, this episode isn't just about tech innovation; it's a powerful story of resilience, teamwork, and the importance of community—one that every entrepreneur will find both insightful and inspiring. Tune in today!Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(05:56) Reluctance to Full Commitment(06:35) Modernizing Transportation Management Systems(09:52) User-Centered Software Development Strategy(13:16) The Impact of Fuel Accelerator(16:27) Big-City Perks in Arkansas(20:32) Hemut's Scaling and Expansion Plan(25:07) Consumer Interest Over Transactionality(30:15) Embrace Risks for Growth(31:38) Closing ThoughtsLinksCaleb TalleyHarrison KitsonStartup JunkieStartup Junkie YouTubeAlex KruchtenHemut

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today's episode, host Howard Fox sits down with Dr. Matt Harmody, a retired ER physician, mountaineer, endurance athlete, and author of Ascending America. Together, they delve into Dr. Harmody's extraordinary journey—from long-distance running and adventure racing to the deeply personal experience of becoming a living kidney donor.You'll hear how Dr. Harmody's father's battle with kidney disease inspired him not only to pursue a career in medicine but also to take the life-changing step of donating a kidney to someone in need. Despite the physical demands of the procedure, Dr. Harmody shares how donation allowed him—and can allow others—to get back to an active, adventurous lifestyle, all while making a profound impact.This episode goes beyond mountains and finish lines; it's about turning personal challenge into hope, raising awareness for organ donation, and reminding us all of the joy of getting outdoors. Whether you're curious about living organ donation or just looking for a dose of inspiration to fuel your next adventure, this conversation is sure to move you.DISCUSSION00:00 Adventure Racing: Endurance and Navigation04:52 "My Dad's Dialysis Struggle"08:51 Kidney Donation Through Exchange Program12:44 Living Kidney Donation Empowerment14:01 Recovery Timeline for Active Donors20:05 Kidney Transplants and Diversity Insights21:24 Career Reflection and Website Insights27:34 Hope for Kidney Transplant Recipients30:06 "Taking Risks and Believing."32:57 "In the Arena: Living Donation."34:53 "Living Kidney Donation Resources."39:28 "Ascending America: Kidney Donor Adventures."LEARN MORETo learn more about Dr. Matthew and his work, visit his website at https://mattharmodymd.com/ and on his social sites:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5k50SS/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5k50ss/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-harmody-97988311/KIDNEY DONOR RESOURCESNational Kidney Registry: https://www.kidneyregistry.com/National Kidney Donor Organization: https://www.nkdo.org/ NEXT STEPSVisit us at https://outdooradventureseries.com to like, comment, and share our episodes.KEYWORDSMatt Harmody MD, Living Donor, Mountaineer, Endurance Athlete, Author,  Ascending America, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview, PodMatch#MattHarmodyMD #LivingDonor #Mountaineer #EnduranceAthlete #Author #AscendingAmerica #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastInterview #PodMatchMy Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch Banner Customization by Nano Banana & Canva

The system was not built to keep you healthy. It was built to keep you paying. One entrepreneur who has spent his entire career inside US healthcare is finally saying out loud what most people only feel when they get the bill.What this episode is about:This is a raw, honest conversation with someone who has been operating inside the US healthcare industry since the 1990s. He breaks down exactly why the system is broken, who benefits from keeping it that way, and why the problem is only going to get worse, not better. Key topics discussed:- The "save all mentality" in US healthcare and why it drives unlimited spending regardless of cost- Why people are too scared to question their doctor's recommendations. and how that fear is being exploited- How insurance companies position themselves between patients and doctors- Why doctors get paid when you are sick, not when you are healthy, and what that incentive structure really means- Why the person who built their career in this industry believes the system is human-made, deeply destructive, and getting worse- The solution to the health care problem in the U.S. Why this episode matters:If you have ever received a medical bill that made no sense, been denied coverage, or felt like the system was working against you, this conversation will validate everything you suspected. This is not a political episode. It is a business and human conversation about a system that touches every single family in America. Entrepreneurs, healthcare workers, patients, and anyone paying for insurance needs to hear this.Drop a comment: have you ever felt like the healthcare system had your back, or did it let you down? Subscribe for more conversations that go where most podcasts won't, and share this with someone who deserves to know the truth.Time Stamps:00:00 Trailer01:09 Intro 02:41 How Did Jeb Get into Healthcare Business03:50 How it Feels to Have a Family Member Lose a Battle to Cancer05:54 Why are Medical Bills So High? 07:42 The Root of The Healthcare Problem10:15 How Jeb is Solving the Issue10:46 Luigi Mangione & United Health Explained13:27 How U.S. Health Insurance has become Such a Big Problem16:52 The Man Made System that Corrupts Doctors 20:29 The Ability to Adapt and Improve Treatments21:48 Deep Dive in the Problem of Health Care 24:19 How to Help People Stay Healthy28:02 Competition in Health Care Business 30:51 Medical Expense Ratio Explained33:00 The Difference in Price: Hospital vs. Outpatient Facility 35:54 Problem with Prescription Drugs42:26 The Concerning Increase in Rates44:20 New Technology in The Healthcare Field45:25 Gene Therapy 49:56 How Jeb Saved Thousands of Lives In California53:42 How Jeb got Into Healthcare 01:03:40 Taking Risks in Business01:09:31 How Jeb's Early life Affects Him To This Day01:12:37 Importance of Good Energy01:18:32 Staying Calm in The Face of Adversity 01:26:54 Entering and Remaining in Flow State01:28:40 Social Media and The Damage it Causes01:31:12 Remaining Grateful in Life01:32:50 How Having Kids Changes your Perspective01:38:16 Best Piece of Advice Jeb can Give01:38:38 How to Maintain a High Energy State01:39:16 What's One Belief You Believe That Turned out to be False

Ariel Sullivan is the author of Conform and Beneath. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, two sons, and their two French bulldogs. Growing up a military brat, Ariel moved every two years as a perpetual new kid; Ariel often observed from the outskirts, where a deep love of reading was born. When she isn't writing, Ariel loves to read everything from poetry to psychology, bake with her sons, listen to live music, and travel.In this episode, Ariel and I talk about how she came up with the idea for Conform, why it is a trilogy of trilogies, the art of writing a love triangle, her best writing advice, her new book Beneath, and so much more! Ariel's WebsiteAriel's Instagram

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Many of us have heard that ‘taking up your cross' means we have to lose our selves to find Jesus. But what if there's a self to lose and a self to find, and all along we've been losing the wrong self? Join us as we explore what it means to find Jesus and our true selves.

In this episode, we sit down with Merida Miller — founder of Project Fearless, community builder with No Ordinary Women, TEDx speaker, gravel athlete, and self-described professional hype girl. Mérida has made it her life's work to empower young girls and gender-fluid youth to try new things, fall, and get back up again. From skateparks and classrooms, she has spent the past seven years helping girls and athletes build confidence through action — not by waiting to feel ready. In this deeply honest conversation, Mérida opens up about training courage one brave step at a time, redefining confidence, and leaning on community and hype-crew through panic attacks, long gravel race battles, and life's in-between chapters. In this episode:​Why being an amateur is something to be proud of​Racing for joy instead of podiums​Anxiety, ADHD, and “mental mechanicals”​The power of gratitude mid-race​Redefining leadership as listening​Designing a cycling jersey that sees you​And why finding your hype crew might be the most important training of all This episode isn't about being fearless. It's about showing up anyway — and cheering others while you do.

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Being good enough is dangerous—because it doesn't look like a problem. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how comfort can quietly hold you back from greatness. When life feels fine but growth has stopped, stagnation becomes the real threat. This episode explores comfort zones, friction, risk-taking, and why most people miss their potential by avoiding discomfort. Key Takeaways

Welcome to part two of our deathbed regrets series. Last week I covered the first four regrets—this week I'm finishing with the final six, and these might hit even harder because they're about living on autopilot, postponing joy, and holding grudges.   Regret #5: Not choosing happiness. Happiness isn't something that happens to you—it's a daily decision.  Regret #6: Not taking the risk. People don't regret what they tried and failed at—they regret what they never tried.  Regret #7: Not prioritizing self-care. Not bubble baths—actual care. Meeting your needs, protecting your energy, honoring your body.  Regret #8: Not taking the vacation. Both literally and metaphorically. People regret not traveling while they had their health, but this is also about not postponing joy.  Regret #9: Not living in the present. Harvard research found we spend 47% of our waking hours thinking about something other than what we're doing—and it makes us less happy. Presence isn't passive, it's a practice. Regret #10: Not forgiving. Both others and yourself. Forgiveness research shows lower stress, better cardiovascular health, better sleep.    You have enough history to know where your regret lies. Do you have enough courage to stop rehearsing it and start rewriting it?

Amy Smilovic is the founder and creative director of the independent global fashion brand Tibi. In addition to helming her beloved brand, Smilovic also runs an educational "style class" on Instagram and is the author of two books: The Creative Pragmatist: An Intelligent Conversation About Personal Style and Almost Reckless: A Creative and Pragmatic Approach to Taking Risks, which is available for preorder now. On this episode, Smilovic gets into the tangible ways she's been able to trust her gut throughout her career, viewing items in your closet as ingredients, and her practical tips for how to layer in the winter without looking like a snowman. Plus, she lets us in on Tibi's plan for fashion week.  Preorder Almost Reckless here.

The Extremely Talented, Livi DarConte, chats with Uncle Vinny about her upbringing in film, directing, writing, acting, scoring, and life in general. Go follow https://.instagram.com/lividarconte/ to keep up with her new work. 0:00 - welcome @Livi-DarConte 0:40 - getting into film industry at a young age 2:40 - Daydream coming to life 3:55 "Mourning Glory" short film 5:50 - When people understand your art 7:00 - Film dedicated to Livi's grandmother;bts 9:00 - Risk taking in film 10:00 - turning dreams into reality through film 12:00 - Working in many different roles 13:00 - writing 14:40 - producing 15:30 - importance of versatility 17:00 - Arizona creative scene 18:45 - Livi's personal style 21:00 - Who cares what someone else thinks 23:30 - Modeling for suicideboy$ 25:25 - Directing music videos 26:45 - music in film 27:45 - working well with people 31:45 - Livi's vision 32:30 - gaining experience in life to help with creativity 35:30 - only 22 years old 37:45 - confidence is everything 40:00 - upcoming plans 41:00 - follow @lividarconte Click the Below Links to Keep Up With New Versatile Vigilante content: Instagram: https://instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/VersatileVigilante

In this episode I kick off 2026 by diving into the topic of risk-taking, especially through the lens of extreme sports. I share my personal experiences, including the journey of obtaining my skydiving license, to illustrate the importance of overcoming fear and embracing uncertainty. The episode also covers how these lessons apply to broader aspects of life, from training and coaching to everyday challenges.Contact Me IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinsjones/ Email: justin@assembleperformance.com Website: https://assembleperformance.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@justinjonesfitness

Inside, Albiona explores:→ Why it's never the strangers we're afraid of—it's the people we know and love→ The gremlins that told her she was "too old" for TikTok and "too much" for sharing her truth (and what happened when she did it anyway)→ Why we'll always choose a familiar hell over an unfamiliar heaven—and how to establish safety from within instead→ How resistance and fear are actually pointing you toward your next breakthrough→ The questions to ask yourself right now: Where am I hiding? Where am I playing small? Where am I choosing safety over truth?Albiona also shares a powerful conversation with a business owner who froze at the idea of showing her face on social media, and the breakthrough moment that followed.This episode isn't just for creators or entrepreneurs. It's for anyone who's ever felt the pull to try something new but stopped themselves because of what others might think. It's for the person who wants to write, speak, create, ask, or simply show up more fully—but keeps choosing safety over truth.If you've been waiting for permission to do the thing that scares you, this is it.Resources & Links:Connect with Albiona:→ Book a Free Discovery Call (1:1 Coaching) - https://www.theparentingreframe.com/coaching→ Follow Albiona on Instagram - @theparentingreframe→ Join Albiona's Paid Substack Community - https://theparentingreframe.substack.comLoved this episode?Please rate, review, and share it with someone who's been playing small, hesitating to start something new, or waiting for the "right time" to be seen in their truth.We're all learning to push past the fear, embrace the unknown, and step into the full magic of what we're capable of.Until next time,Albiona

Jane's Addiction's Dave Navarro was only 15 years old when his mother was brutally murdered in her apartment by her ex-boyfriend. The killer escaped, and for eight long years eluded capture. During those years, Dave Navarro couldn't shake the pain of his mother's death or the fear of knowing that the man responsible was at large. He became addicted to heroin. He nearly died when he OD'd in a London flat. And his addiction helped drive a rift in his band just as they were reaching a critical and commercial height. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including descriptions of stalking and domestic violence. This episode was originally published on December 5, 2023. To see the full list of contributors, see the show notes at ⁠www.disgracelandpod.com⁠. Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - ⁠GET THE NEWSLETTER⁠ Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠X⁠ (formerly Twitter)  ⁠Facebook Fan Group⁠ ⁠TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For Super-Spiked subscribers that prefer that written posts, we have included a lightly edited transcript of the video (blue download button below) along with a downloadable copy of the slide deck.WATCH the video on Substack by clicking the play button above or on YouTube (here).STREAM audio only on Apple Podcasts (here), Spotify (here), or your favorite podcast player app.DOWNLOAD a pdf of a lightly edited transcript and the slide deck using the blue Download buttons below.We are just back from nine days on the road across the western U.S. and British Columbia. A key theme we highlighted at both the Goldman Sachs energy conference in Miami earlier this month and at a CIBC dinner panel last week in Whistler was the need for companies to take risk. Three points we discuss in the video podcast: (1) Why the “take risk” messaging now?: (2) The distinction between large-cap and SMID-cap risk taking; and (3) SMID-cap opportunities.

Hey fellow loneliness destroyer, text me!If you've been hurt before, it makes total sense that you're hesitant to put yourself out there again. But what if the thing you want most, deeper friendships, real community, a fresh start, is sitting on the other side of one brave decision?In this episode of Accidentally Intentional, I'm sharing the mindset shift that helped me stop feeling like life was just happening to me and start choosing what happens next. I talk about taking social risks even with introversion and social anxiety, why hope is not naive, and how to rebuild after painful relationships without becoming a victim of your circumstances.If you want to go deeper, I offer 1:1 friendship coaching. Email: contact@accidentallyintentional.comSupport the showRemember, you're worth having and building rich friendships! The connection you've been looking for is on the way, and it all starts by being Accidentally Intentional.Are you ready to tackle loneliness once and for all? Download the FREE '5 Steps To Build RICH Friendships' E-Book!Want to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentionalpod.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps! Subscribe to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel!

”Visibility is how clearly our work, our impact, our leadership, are being recognized by our teams, our peers, the wider organization and broader community.  it's not about being seen, it's about ensuring that the value you add is acknowledged and understood,” Marily Nika, Ph.DIn this episode Marily joins host, Surbhi Gupta, to discuss how she has built her visibility to include work inside and outside of where she works. Marily has built a reputation as a product leader broadly by educating through courses, books, a substack newsletter and a LinkedIn profile filled with information. Her work is followed by over 124K people on LinkedIn and her courses on Maven have been taken by over 8,000 people. 

Keywords 2025, year in review, challenges, risks, business growth, disappointment, grief, consistency, scaling, lessons learned Summary In this episode, Jasmine Womack reflects on her experiences in 2025, discussing the challenges she faced, the risks she took, and the lessons learned throughout the year. She emphasizes the importance of adapting to change, navigating personal and professional disappointments, maintaining consistency in communication, and the necessity of taking calculated risks for growth. Jasmine also shares insights on scaling down to create a more manageable business model and the importance of having dedicated team members as businesses grow. Takeaways - Reflecting on the past year is crucial for planning.- Success requires adaptability and grace during changing seasons.- Navigating disappointment and grief is a part of life.- Consistency in communication is key to business success.- Taking risks is essential for growth and visibility.- Scaling down can lead to smarter business practices.- Investing in personal growth can yield significant returns.- Hiring full-time employees is necessary for business growth.- Listening to your intuition can guide better decisions.- Embracing change can prevent burnout and overwhelm. Sound Bites "Success is not rigid.""Risk is a part of the growing process.""Scaling down freed up my time." Chapters 00:00 2025 Year in Review: Reflections and Challenges15:46 Taking Risks for Growth33:09 Lessons Learned and Future Planning Join the upcoming Monetize Your Book™️ Challenge and Grab Your VIP Seat >> CLICK HERE

On this episode of Adversity Kings, host Tristan Dlabik sits down with Nick Scancarello to talk about their partnership in the insurance business and the journey that brought them together. Nick shares his experience transitioning from one industry to another and finding success again after starting over. The conversation also dives into their shared passion for contact sports, learning how to fight, and the injuries that come with pushing physical limits. They break down the realities of taking risks in business, facing setbacks, and working relentlessly to earn everything back — highlighting the resilience, discipline, and mindset required to win in both business and life.

Why Most People Lose Big Without Noticing In this episode, Jeremy Delk reveals how his journey from a small town in Kentucky to Wall Street was shaped by the toughest negotiations of all — the ones with himself. Jeremy's raw stories of losing millions, battling self-doubt, and building a multimillion-dollar venture capital firm expose the brutal truth most people miss: Success isn't just about strategy — it's about facing your own fears, mastering your mindset, and daring to take bold risks. Listen now to discover how to stop sabotaging yourself and start negotiating like your life depends on it. Connect with Jeremy Delk ⁠⁠Jeremy's Instagram ⁠ Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠negotiateanything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!⁠

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I had the pleasure of connecting with Kevin on his podcast, RISE ABOVE WITH KEVIN LANNING earlier in the year. We discussed all things sobriety, recovery and my experience strength and hope over the years as a sober man. While I was on the side of getting interviewed, I asked him to be on my show so I could flip the script and find out more about his story and how he became one of the top sober podcasters in the nation.Since our show, he has expanded and opened up a new studio in Palm Beach able to host and accommodate a chill experience. Sitting in the studio, his rise in the podcast scene didn't happen overnight and he was going all in after leaving sales and marketing for one of the most recognizable media companies. In taking the ultimate risk, he left his role there to be closer to his daughter and moved to south Florida. What started as a couple of views took off after a viral moment with a guest on his show and being familiar with how social media works and that algorithms he turned it into a huge hit and show.He has had many artists, entertainers, entrepreneurs and impactful people on the show talking about their journeys and what they had to overcome. If you are struggling or in need of help do not hesitate to reach out to Kevin on instagram @riseabovewithkevin @Kevin_lanning or at www.riseabovepod.com. Enjoy the show!

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My guest: David Adelman is the CEO of Campus Apartments, founder of Darco Capital, and co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers. During our conversation, we discussed how losing a basketball bet at age 11 changed his life, investing his bar mitzvah money in real estate, becoming CEO at 25, his grandfather's Holocaust survival story, and why it gives him perspective on struggle, embracing failure, the trade-offs of building something excellent, and what he looks for when hiring leaders. Key Learnings "Why not me? Why not now?" David's mantra cuts through all the overthinking and excuses we make. When he saw other people building national real estate portfolios, he didn't wonder if it was possible—he asked why he couldn't do it. Stop waiting for permission. Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Ask yourself: why not me? Why not now? Make mistakes, just not the same one twice. David doesn't expect perfection from himself or his team. He expects learning. Fail fast, fail forward, but don't repeat the same failure. That's not growth—that's negligence. Embrace the suck, but evolve through it. David's grandfather survived the Holocaust after his wife and children were murdered. He escaped, joined the resistance, and rebuilt his life from nothing. When David thinks about that, he says: "No matter what, I don't know struggle." That's perspective. Most of what we call struggle is just discomfort. Understanding that doesn't make your challenges disappear... It makes them manageable. If your grandfather could survive the unthinkable, you can handle the hard day in front of you. At age 11, David challenged family friend Alan Horwitz to a basketball game and made a wager. Horwitz didn't let the kid win, and David lost his basketball, football, and baseball glove. To get them back, he had to go to Campus Apartments every Saturday to sweep sawdust and stack lumber. This losing bet became his entry into a billion-dollar career. At 13, David gambled his $2,000 bar mitzvah money by investing it with Horwitz in a building at 45th and Pine Streets in Philadelphia - a property his company still owns today. By age 17, he bought his first solely owned investment property. David was accepted into Temple University Beasley School of Law but chose to become a Property Manager at Campus Apartments instead. At age 25 in 1997, he became CEO of Campus Apartments. His grandfather, Sam Wasserman, was captured by the Nazis in 1942 and taken to the Sobibor concentration camp, where his wife and two children were immediately executed. Wasserman escaped during an organized revolt, joined the resistance, was wounded in battle, and was cared for by a woman named Sophie, who became his second wife. David said, "I feel a deep connection to him and what he went through. It's more like a sense of duty to honor him." David says, "I bet on jockeys, not horses. I ask, 'If the thing fails, would we support them again?' To be clear, a lot of our [investments] are going to fail.' He learned the hard way: "Friends would say, 'Here's a deal, put in X amount,' so you know, it's $250,000 or $500,000 or $1 million. I realized very quickly that it's probably a money-losing prospect to just invest in a friend of a friend's idea or because someone at your country club is investing in it." "It's called working off your debt." I literally lost everything to my "Uncle" Alan in 30 minutes when I was 11. My baseball glove, football, basketball, even my bank book. Every Saturday, I had to stack lumber and sweep sawdust to get one item back. Two years later, at my Bar Mitzvah, my parents asked if I wanted to give my gift money to my grandfather, who was good at picking stocks. I said no, I want to give it to Uncle Alan and buy real estate. At 13, I drove around with him, picked the biggest building he owned, handed him $2,000, and became a partner. My grandfather was in Poland with a wife and two kids when the Nazis rounded him up. There were two lines. One for men, one for women, and children. He never saw his wife and kids again. He escaped from the Sobibor prison camp, became a freedom fighter, got shot, and was in a hospital recovering when a woman checking on her brother saw this lonely soldier and went over to check on him. That was my grandmother. My mother was born in a displaced persons camp after the war. "No matter what, when I'm getting the crap kicked out of me in business or anything else, I don't know struggle." I think about my grandfather and what he went through. "That guy knew pressure and made it through the other side. So I have to stop being a little bitch about it and lean in." Uncle Alan always said, "Whatever you do in life, it shouldn't feel like work." I have never said I'm going to work. I say I'm going to the office. Now, am I tired sometimes? A hundred percent. Did I miss a lot of stuff with my kids? Absolutely, and I have deep regret over that. With success and money comes a price, too. Becoming a CEO at 25. "Why not me and why not now?" I live my life by this mantra. In the 1990s, no one was doing student housing at large scale nationally. I saw this white space, and I'm like, fuck it, let's do it. "I'm not afraid to fail. And I think if you're not afraid to fail, it's a freedom." "Embrace the suck." Not everything's gonna be fun. Some things are hard. But sometimes when you push through them, you get to another side. Sometimes you don't, and pulling the plug is okay if it's not working. I've gotten good at understanding that a business might be a great opportunity, a great idea, at the wrong time. When building something…If you aren't willing to make sacrifices earlier in your career and build that foundation for the future, being an entrepreneur might not be for you. I made choices to miss things with my wife and kids. Were all those things I missed worth it? Probably not. My daughters are 21 and 23 now, and I missed a lot of their early growing up. Four years ago, I apologized to my older one, and she said, "You know what, we remember this dad more than that dad." "It's never too late to make a change." After you've done okay financially, it has to be about something else. The guys and women I roll with—"it's not about money. You either are wired to get up and work hard every day and do it, and it has to be about something else." It could be about providing opportunities for the people who work with you, or solving complex problems, or creating a business you're excited about. "I don't think I'm the smartest guy in the room." You have to be open to learning.  I continue to want to learn about other people's businesses. If I meet somebody, I'm like, tell me about that business. If you have that inquisitive mind, some guy tells me he's in the widget business, and I'll think of ten things they should try to do. "I am never too embarrassed to say I don't know something." When we were selecting architects and contractors for the arena, I spoke to owners of the newest stadiums. Just lessons learned about the process. When I mentor kids, I tell them most people are afraid to say "I don't know" or "I don't understand." "If you're embarrassed for looking stupid, isn't it worse if you don't know what you're doing down the road because you didn't ask?" "People don't know how to listen anymore. People wait to talk." They don't listen. When I have dinner with my youngest daughter, I hand her my phone so I won't be on it. I want to be there, I want to be attentive. Why are you wasting time meeting with people if you're not gonna listen to them? "Make lots of mistakes. Just don't make the same one twice." Try hard. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there. The worst thing that happens is someone says no. I met my wife in a bar, literally in line for pizza. Turns out she was the school teacher two different women had told me I needed to call. The funny part is my buddy was talking to her best friend. He married her, I married Hailey, and our kids are best friends. When it comes to sales. "Don't bullshit people. That's my number one goal." People can tell. Even at an early age, I had the humility to say I don't know everything. Here's my business plan, here's why I think I can scale Campus Apartments across the country when that wasn't being done. When I'm hiring or promoting leaders, I look for three things. One is trust—I need to trust them. Two is creating an open line of communication. Three, "I don't think you're a successful leader or CEO if you're not willing to listen." There are a lot of dictator type CEOs. That's not me. Some of them work. "I don't manage from fear, I manage from bringing in opinions." For me, it's about having people who, in their individual swim lanes, are better at those jobs than you are. The DeSean Jackson situation taught me about leading with curiosity. He made some anti-Semitic comments, and people came to me saying we need to cancel him. "Before I get there, I actually just want to find out what his intent was." The things he said were based on him being uninformed about the hurtfulness of those words. Not only was he willing to understand that, but he said, "Can you take me to your Holocaust memorial and actually educate me?" He came with his mom, no press. "It would be nice to take a moment before you're ready to convict somebody and actually have a conversation." When I'm looking at investments, I really have to understand the product. I joke, "Do my kids at least understand it?" Number two: Who's the founder? People matter. I ask myself, if this thing goes bad, and as long as the guy's not a crook, would I invest with them again? "I have to be more than just money in the deal." I like knowing when my influence and input can help make a difference. I think it's strategic thinking, introductions, and being a sounding board. The hardest part about being a founder is that they're afraid to tell investors bad news. "Bad news doesn't get better with time." Advice to young professionals. "Try to get noticed for the right reasons." Show up and go to work. Go get coffee when you see your boss's boss there. Don't be afraid to introduce yourself. Ask lots of questions. Be the person who says, "Could you explain that to me?" Folks in my position really respect that. "Don't be afraid to put out a bad idea." I hate working from home because I think people are screwed by the opportunity to interact with people and better their career and learn things. You're robbed of chance encounters, of overhearing conversations, of learning by proximity. We're building this arena in downtown Philly, not taking any city capital, and doing good things for the city. We came together with Comcast who owns the Flyers. "It's gonna be the best live entertainment venue in the world, located in Philadelphia." We're opening in 2030 with a WNBA team. For those counting Philly out, you're wrong—we're doing great shit here. Reflection Questions David's grandfather survived the Holocaust, which gives David a profound perspective on what real pressure and struggle actually look like. What experiences in your own life or family history could you draw on to reframe the "struggles" you face in your work or personal life? He lives by the mantra "Why not me? Why not now?" and says that not being afraid to fail is a freedom. What opportunity are you currently overthinking or waiting on "permission" for? What would change if you asked yourself those two questions right now? David regrets missing parts of his daughters' childhoods while building his businesses, but his daughter told him, "We remember this dad more than that dad." Meaning it's never too late to make a change. What relationship in your life needs you to show up differently, and what's one concrete thing you could change this week? More Learning From The Learning Leader Show #126: Jayson Gaignard - Mastermind Talks #273: Chip Conley – How To Be Wise Beyond Your Years #476: Kat Cole - Reflection Questions, Humble Confidence, Building Trust Time Stamps: 01:51 David Edelman's Early Lessons in Business 03:58 Investing at a Young Age 06:12 Family History and Holocaust Survival 09:53 Balancing Ambition and Family 18:17 Sustaining Excellence and Learning from Others 25:38 The Art of Listening and Being Present 26:16 Lessons from Childhood and Parenting 26:47 The Story of Meeting My Wife 28:23 The Importance of Taking Risks 29:52 Sales and Leadership Philosophy 30:54 Building a Nationwide Business 32:07 Hiring and Promoting Leaders 35:34 Handling Controversy with Compassion 38:15 Investment Strategies and Favorite Ventures 41:36 The Future of Philadelphia's Arena Project 44:05 Advice for Young Professionals 46:45 EOPC

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