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    Dear Alice | Interior Design
    Going All In With Paint: Jess Bennet's Living Room Reveal

    Dear Alice | Interior Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 33:00


    Thinking of repainting a room but stuck on choosing the right color? In this episode of the Dear Alice Interior Design Podcast, Jess Bennett walks us through her personal interior makeover process — from color indecision to bold design choices that brought her space to life. Whether you're planning a full room redesign or just refreshing your walls, this episode is packed with practical tips and modern inspiration.

    How to Be Awesome at Your Job
    1074: How to Improve Negotiations–without Compromising–with Dr. Joshua N. Weiss

    How to Be Awesome at Your Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 44:19


    Dr. Joshua N. Weiss discusses the major misconceptions surrounding negotiations—and offers five steps to build your confidence and resilience as a negotiator.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The big negotiation mistake most people make2) The mental reframe that helps you negotiate better3) The five-step strategy to reviving stalled negotiationsSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1074 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOSH — Dr. Joshua N. Weiss is a renowned negotiation and conflict resolution and leadership expert. As a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Negotiation Project and co-founder of the Global Negotiation Initiative at Harvard University, Dr. Weiss brings unparalleled expertise to his field. He also directs the MS in Leadership and Negotiation program at Bay Path University and runs a private consulting firm, offering tailored negotiation and conflict resolution, and leadership solutions for businesses, organizations, international entities, governments, and individuals. • Book: Getting Back to the Table: 5 Steps to Reviving Stalled Negotiations• Book: The Book of Real-World Negotiations: Successful Strategies From Business, Government, and Daily Life• Study: “Trajectories Toward Peace: Mediator Sequencing Strategies in Intractable Communal Conflicts”• Website: JoshuaNWeiss.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by William Ury and Robert Fisher• Book: Negotiating the Nonnegotiable: How to Resolve Your Most Emotionally Charged Conflicts by Daniel Shapiro• Book: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell • Book: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell • Book: David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell • Book: Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering by Malcolm Gladwell— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome• Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order• Rula. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at Rula.com/AwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Mariners Annual Read: Gospel Every Day
    July 10 - Who Controls Your Thinking? - Romans 12:2

    Mariners Annual Read: Gospel Every Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 6:51


    First Time?Start Here: https://bit.ly/MarinersconnectcardCan we pray for you? https://bit.ly/MarinersPrayerOnlineYou can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://bit.ly/MarinersChurchSite. Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://bit.ly/MarinersGiveFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch• Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch

    This Travel Tribe
    Pros and Cons of a Small Ship Cruise in the Greek Islands

    This Travel Tribe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 27:00


    Thinking about cruising the Greek Islands? In this episode we're sharing the pros and cons of our small ship experience aboard the National Geographic Orion. From stunning stops to incredible service, here's why you'll want to add a Greek cruise to the travel bucket list!

    The Poco a Poco Podcast with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

    As Fr. Mark-Mary mentioned, the friars will be taking a meaningful break to embrace the rest and the joy of the Jubilee Year. While they are away, please enjoy listening (or re-listening) to this previously released episode, and join us in continuing to pray for Fr. Mark-Mary, Fr. Innocent, Fr. Angelus, and Fr. PT as they follow God's will and heed the call of the Jubilee. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! --- Grace is in the present; there is no grace in the past or in the future. The challenge, though, is that we're all professional escape artists. We can get antsy and we don't know how to be present, which means we don't know how to receive God's grace. We've got to give up the hope of a better past—it has happened and there's nothing we can do about it. We also have to stop living in a fantasy future that doesn't exist—there's no grace there, either. Jesus is Lord of our lives; the past, the present, the future. Trust him, and allow yourself to embrace today and all the grace he is waiting to give you here.

    Ones Ready
    Ops Brief 072: Daily Drop - 89 July 2025 (We Let China Buy Farmland. WTF Were We Thinking?)

    Ones Ready

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 19:52


    Send us a textThe Ones Ready crew is back with a blistering Daily Drop that reads like a classified briefing laced with caffeine and outrage. Jared goes scorched-earth on the U.S. finally banning Chinese farmland buys (spoiler: it's 2025 and somehow this wasn't already illegal). Meanwhile, the Army wants to quadruple Patriot missiles—because what's deterrence without volume? The Air Force still can't decide if the F-15EX should have a roommate. Space Force gets a budget bump, but bureaucratic gatekeepers still cling to outdated classification nonsense like it's a Cold War cosplay. And don't worry, the KC-46 is still a flying contradiction—does it even have SATCOM?Oh, and if you're still here: Nashville. October. OTS. Let's go.

    Strictly Anonymous
    1164 - Newbie Swingers: Everything Single Men, Single Women ad Couples Need to Know About Swingers Clubs and More w/ Sara

    Strictly Anonymous

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 86:01


    Thinking about entering on the lifestyle and going to your very first swingers club? Well then make sure to listen to this episode with Sara (aka Toronto Unicorn) to learn everything you need to lear before your firsts outing. Tune in to hear Sara discuss when she and why she decided to enter into the lifestyle as a solo woman at such a young age, how she feels about sharing her partner now that she's in a serious relationship, the GILF gang bang she recently set up at a swingers club and exactly how and why she set it up, why she thinks its great to go to a swingers club solo, what she got out of going solo herself,  how single guys should act when they're there, the key things a solo guy can do to pick up a woman at sex clubs as well as the things he shouldn't do, the dress code that most clubs have and why you need to follow it, where you can be fully dressed and where you have to be naked at most clubs, condom usage and availability at clubs as well as other things you might need that you should bring with you, the shower situation at most clubs and how its set up, how a lot of solo people in the lifestyle are meeting their partner snow at swingers clubs, orgy etiquette, how consent is set up and how its enforced, the specific nights most clubs have and when to go and when not to go depending on what you're looking for, how to turn someone down without feeling bad about it, the hierarchy at a swinger club and where single guys are on totem poll plus a whole lot more. YOU CAN FIND ALL HER STUFF HERE: https://campsite.bio/torontounicorn **To see HOT pics of ASHLEY plus my other female guests + gain access to my PRIVATE Discord channel where people get super XX naughty + hear anonymous confessions + get all the episodes early and AD FREE, join my Patreon! It's only $7 a month and you can cancel at any time. You can sign up here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/StrictlyAnonymousPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY BOOK IS NOW OUT FOR PRE-ORDER!!!! Strictly Anonymous Confessions: Secret Sex Lives of Total Strangers. A bunch of short, super sexy, TRUE stories. GET YOUR COPY NOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4i7hBCd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   To join SDC and get a FREE Trial! click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdc.com/?ref=37712⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or go to SDC.com and use my code 37712   Want to be on the show? Email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠strictlyanonymouspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.strictlyanonymouspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click on "Be on the Show" Have something quick you want to confess while remaining anonymous? Call the CONFESSIONS hotline at 347-420-3579. You can call 24/7. All voices are changed.   Sponsors:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://butterwellness.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use the code “STRICTLY” at checkout for 20% off your entire order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bluechew.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your first month of the new Blewchew Max FREE! use code: STRICTLYANON ⁠⁠⁠https://beducate.me/pd2520-anonymous⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code anonymous to get 50% off your yearly pass plus get a 14 day money back guarantee    Follow me! Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strictanonymous/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/strictanonymous?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.strictlyanonymouspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Strictlyanonymouspodcas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kings of the North
    Is the Big 12 the best quarterback conference -- and is the SEC the worst? | Colorado vs. Syracuse

    Kings of the North

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 140:53


    It's Deion Sanders and Colorado vs. Fran Brown and Syracuse in the final KOTN Showdown of the offseason. Who would you rather be in 2025 -- the Buffs or the Orange? But first on this Kings of the North episode, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis check in on some talk from Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark at the conference's media days. He touted the Big 12's returning production at quarterback -- could it be the best QB league in the P4? And could the SEC be the worst? Yormark also claimed the Big 12 will be the deepest league in the nation. Doug and Bill investigate that claim as well. There's a little more Big 12 news, and then the show wraps with Whatcha Watching, Eating and Thinking. Thanks for joining Kings of the North.

    On Air
    The Thinking Technician: How Curiosity Becomes a Competitive Edge

    On Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 51:00


    Technical training is more than a safety requirement; it's a business strategy. In this final episode of our Dealer Competencies series, we're spotlighting the thinking technician: the one who sees past the symptoms, asks smarter questions, and takes ownership of the install.Hosts Joe Jones and Dave Chatmon are joined by Tom Davis of Davis Heating and Cooling, G Bradley of Beantown Home Services, and Lennox leaders Bill Boyer and Tony Cava. Together, they unpack how top HVAC companies are training technicians to think critically, communicate clearly, and take pride in doing it right the first time.From morning strategy huddles to jobsite checklists—and from restaurant recruits to field leaders—this episode is full of insights on what it takes to build a technical team that doesn't just follow instructions, but that owns the outcome."ON AIR is a Lennox Learning Solutions Production.

    La Vie Creative
    EP: 544 Thinking in Watercolor with Jessie Kanelos Weiner

    La Vie Creative

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 24:23


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    A Scary State
    Ep.212 Boggy Creek and Bloodshed: Arkansas's Darkest Secrets

    A Scary State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 68:22


    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know!This week, we're heading into the mysterious woods of Arkansas! Kenzie kicks things off with the legendary Fouke Monster—an elusive creature said to roam the swamps and forests near the town of Fouke. Then, Lauren dives into the unsettling true crime case of James Waybern Hall. Once a respected figure in his community, Hall harbored dark secrets that led to the brutal murder of his own family. His case shocked Arkansas and left behind lingering questions about how someone so seemingly ordinary could commit such a horrific act. Join us as we explore the eerie legends and chilling truths hiding in the Natural State.--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

    Into the Knight - A Moon Knight Podcast
    Episode 370- MOONSHINE: A Little Magic in the Veins

    Into the Knight - A Moon Knight Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 48:09


    Check out the Video of this Episode Here! EPISODE 370 Rebecca and Rey are one step closer to the milestone event for Moon Knight and the impressive creative team! It's the issue before the big throwdown and it's one that raises questions on Moon Knight and galvanises his flaws that make him the hero we love (much to Tigra's frustration) All this plus some chat on cricket...because ...you know...why not... Fist of Khonshu Vol. 1 #9 "Clinical Trial"   Release Date June 18, 2025 Cover Date August, 2025     Writer(s) Jed MacKay Penciler(s) Devmalya Pramanik Inker(s) Devmalya Pramanik Colorist(s) Rachelle Rosenberg Letterer(s) VC's Cory Petit Editor(s) Devin Lewis Shine those idols, and dust off the cape....IT'S TIME TO GET YOUR KHONSHU ON! SHOW NOTES:  Fist of Khonshu Vol. 1 #9   WHERE TO HEAR US: Podcast Page Podchaser Apple Podcast Google Play Music Spotify Overcast SoundCloud Stitcher Tunein Podbean Into the Knight RSS Feed YouTube DROP US A LINE: Website: intotheknight.libsyn.com Email: feedback@itkmoonknight.com FB Page: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Podcast Page FB Group: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Fan Base Bluesky: Into the Knight - Bluesky X: @ITKmoonknight Instagram: ITK Moon Knight Discord ITK Server: ITK Server   CHECK OUT THESE OTHER SHOWS I CO-HOST! Sons of the Dragon - An Immortal Iron Fist Podcast DCAU - The DC Animated Universe Podcast  Capes & Lunatics Sidekicks To Know Her Is To Fear Her: The Spider-Woman Podcast Predator & pREY - a Yautja Podcast Rey Plays Games!   OFFICIAL ITK MERCHANDISE @ DASHERY - BUY HERE! Thinking of starting your own podcast? Check out our special offer from Libsyn!   CREDITS: ITK Logo Graphic Design by The High Priests of Khonshu ITK Graphic Design produced and assisted by Randolph Benoit ITK Opening Sequence for video by Chris Kelly Music Written, Performed and generously provided by Deleter Co-Producers Wayne Hunt Josh Johnson Anthony Sytko Matthew Howell Jonathan Sapsed Dan Newland Executive Producers Justin Osgood Derek O'Neill Daniel Doing Mario Di Giacomo Odin Odinsword Produced by Reynaldo Gesmundo The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and music copyrighted by Deleter and Brian Warshaw. The music agreed for use on Into the Knight - A Moon Knight Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

    Billion Dollar Backstory
    105: Liz Fritz, Co-Founder of F2 Strategy, a Boutique Tech Consultancy on Leading with Authenticity in the Wealth Space While Building a Thriving Family

    Billion Dollar Backstory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 54:22


    Picture this: You've got a big job in finance, two tiny humans at home, and a brutal 90-minute commute. Then one day, you trade it all in to start a business with your husband.That's exactly what Liz Fritz did.In this Episode, she joins Stacy Havener to chat about: Taking the leap from corporate to co-founder (with two babies in tow)What it's actually like building a company with your spouse Why staying in your lane is the secret to growing fast without burning outHow story and authenticity help you stand out in the wealth management worldThe future of AI in finance Owning her voice in a male-dominated industry (and the resource that helped her do it)More about Liz:Liz Fritz is the Co-Founder and legacy CMO of F2 Strategy, the largest pure-play wealthtech consultancy in the U.S. With nearly 20 years of experience leading marketing for HNW and UHNW brands like Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, and BNP Paribas, Liz knows how to turn strategy into real business growth—especially in the entrepreneurial and M&A space. She's a frequent industry speaker, a fierce advocate for women in wealthtech, and a champion of workplace well-being. Liz lives just outside Chicago with her husband (and F2 co-founder) Doug, their two boys, and one very lovable Labradoodle.Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Hard Thing About Hard Things The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance---What Women Should Know Blue MindWant More Help With Storytelling? +  Subscribe to my newsletter to get a weekly email that helps you use your words to power your growth:https://www.stacyhavener.com/subscribe   - - -Make The Boutique Investment Collective part of your Billion Dollar Backstory. Gain access to invaluable resources, expert coaches, and a supportive community of other boutique founders, fund managers, and investment pros.Join Havener Capital's exclusive membership - - -Thinking about expanding your investor base beyond the US? Not sure where to start? Take our quick quiz to find out if your firm is ready to go global and get all the info at billiondollarbackstory.com/gemcap- - -Make The Boutique Investment Collective part of your Billion Dollar Backstory. Gain access to invaluable resources, expert coaches, and a supportive community of other boutique founders, fund managers, and investment pros. Join Havener Capital's exclusive membership

    Stethoscopes and Strollers
    74. Part 2 | No Map, No Mentor, No Regrets: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell's Bold Path in Medicine and Motherhood

    Stethoscopes and Strollers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 66:28


    We're back with Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, and this half of her story is just as rich and revealing as the first.If Part 1 was about identity and navigating early motherhood in medicine, Part 2 is all about intention in childcare, career, and designing a life that actually supports who you are.In this episode, we dive into:The “internal invisibility” of returning to medicine after baby and why no one seemed to notice she had changedWhy she chose not to be an intern at the same time as her husband, and how that decision created real alignment for their familyThe unheard-of residency opportunity she received eight weeks postpartum and how she strategically negotiated her non-negotiablesHer unconventional medical career: part-time, home-based, holistic, and completely values-alignedThe quiet inner knowing that eventually led her to close her practice and reinvent herself again this time as a coachDr. Stockwell's journey is a masterclass in courage, clarity, and honoring what matters most, even when the world around you doesn't understand it.✨ Press play to hear how she built a career and family life that never asked her to choose between the two.What did you think of the episode, doc? Let me know! Grab the Nanny Hiring Checklist here! Thinking about getting an Au Pair? Get the Au Pair Checklist! Remember to subscribe to "Stethoscopes and Strollers" on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of encouragement and empowerment. Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Connect with me. Website | Instagram | Facebook Join my Email list to get tips on navigating motherhood in the medical field. If you feel you need direct support or someone to talk through the unique challenges of being a physician mom, schedule a free coaching session. ...

    The Key Nutrition Podcast
    NLP689 - Using ChatGPT The Right Way: Tools vs. Thinking

    The Key Nutrition Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 30:28


    In this episode of The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, we dive into a surprising topic: the potential dangers of relying too heavily on ChatGPT and other AI tools—especially when it comes to nutrition, fitness, and critical thinking. AI can be helpful, no doubt. But when it replaces real thought, personalization, and context, it can actually set people back. We break down where things go wrong—particularly in the nutrition space—and how blindly trusting AI advice can lead to confusion, misinformation, and poor results. We also explore new research showing that overuse of AI tools may be affecting brain development and reducing critical thinking skills in students and young adults. What You'll Learn: Why generic nutrition advice from AI can do more harm than good The importance of nuance and context in health and fitness How AI might be rewiring the way we think—and not in a good way How to use ChatGPT as a tool without outsourcing your brain The difference between information and wisdom—and why it matters This one's a call to stay sharp, think critically, and remember: technology is a tool—but you're the driver.   Free Guides: Eating Out Guide - Get The Guide Hight Protein Fast Food Orders - Get the Guide Macro Food Options Guide - Get The Guide   Join Us On Patreon - Join Here   Submit your questions to be featured on our Q&A episodes.   Order from Cured Supplement Order from Legion Supplements and get 20% off your first order by using discount code: keynutrition   Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Next Level Nutrition – @mynextlevelnutrition   Episode Timestamps 00:00:00 – Brad Jensen welcomes listeners to the Next Level Podcast and jokes about being the "first listen" of the day. 00:00:46 – Craig notes he's present and joins in on the "first listen" banter. 00:01:02 – Brad and Craig discuss when the podcast episode drops and their international listeners. 00:01:32 – Brad recounts technical errors with episode drops and not wanting to point fingers. 00:02:10 – Craig brings up common phrases like "no disrespect" or "can I be honest?" and their impact on communication. 00:03:07 – Brad and Craig discuss better ways to offer feedback or express concerns, emphasizing open communication. 00:03:28 – Brad shares a personal story about being asked if he was ready to receive tough feedback and the benefits of postponing tough conversations. 00:04:17 – Craig dives into the importance of welcoming communication, asking permission, and setting the stage for productive conversations. 00:05:14 – The hosts shift into lighthearted banter about T.J. Maxx, Bed Bath & Beyond, and store nostalgia. 00:06:23 – Brad tells a story from a police show about honesty and the surprising confessions of a man pulled over. 00:07:39 – Brad introduces the main topic: the uses and flaws of ChatGPT and other AI tools like Gemini, comparing them to Google. 00:09:52 – Brad discusses the bias of ChatGPT's answers, how prompts affect responses, and examples of biased answers. 00:11:33 – Craig talks about the danger of losing critical thinking skills due to overreliance on AI for quick answers. 00:13:59 – Brad highlights how AI content lacks "soul" and why personal writing and human connection matter, especially for coaches and entrepreneurs. 00:20:12 – Brad shares a cautionary story about a client using AI for advice on anabolic steroids and the risks of poorly sourced AI information.  

    The Rich Somers Report
    Thinking of Developing Real Estate? Don't Do it Until You Hear These "74 Minutes" | Austin Schmidt E369

    The Rich Somers Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 73:34


    Thinking about ground-up development? This episode might save you years—and millions.In this one, Rich sits down with Austin Schmidt, a real estate developer who's lived through the chaos, wins, and war stories of building multifamily from scratch. From fighting the city to getting permits approved to making deals penciled after rising interest rates, Austin lays out the full, unfiltered blueprint for anyone who wants to get into development and actually win.They cover:Why most developers quit after their first deal (and how to survive it)What makes a city “developer-friendly” (and the red flags to watch for)How to raise capital for your first ground-up projectThe difference between theoretical spreadsheets and real-world construction delaysWhy Austin still bets on development—and where he's building nextIf you're even thinking about going vertical, this is the 67 minutes you need.Let's get into it.Connect with Austin on Instagram: @luxbuildersJoin our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

    Jonathan Foust
    Am I Dreaming? Thoughts on Thinking Part 4: Bare Attention and Gratitude [archive talk]

    Jonathan Foust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 43:48


    This talk explores the practice of Bare Attention and how suffering ceases in the experience of gratitude. You'll learn about the distinction of the linear mind and the intuitive mind, the practice Bare Attention and a technique for opening to gratitude as a way of shifting the mind to a more fluid and intuitive state.

    Jonathan Foust
    Am I Dreaming? Thoughts on Thinking Part 3: Investigating Beliefs [archive talk]

    Jonathan Foust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 45:32


    This talk explores how to deconstruct beliefs. You'll learn about the origin of thoughts and beliefs, the art of interrupting the stream of thinking, the art of deconstructing beliefs and the importance, when you do this work, to err on the side of safety and self-care.

    Jonathan Foust
    Am I Dreaming? Thoughts on Thinking Part 2: The Power of Mental Noting [archive talk]

    Jonathan Foust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 47:03


    This talk explores the power of noting or labeling your inner experience. You'll learn how you can cut through discursive thinking by training your attention to the sense fields, but also what it means to ‘take the seat of the witness' and note or label what is happening inside.

    Jonathan Foust
    Am I Dreaming? Thoughts on Thinking Part 1: Embodied Awareness [archive talk]

    Jonathan Foust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 45:38


    This talk explores how to cut through the trance of thinking. You'll learn how turning toward awareness itself reveals how much you rely on thinking and some practical strategies using embodied awareness for ‘remembering' who and what you truly are. 

    The Boneyard
    A first look at the draft possibilities and what is Zac Selmon thinking right now?

    The Boneyard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 89:41


    Mississippi State has a handful of baseball signees who may be drafted within the next week. What should Bulldog fans hope for?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Daily Mastery Podcast by Robin Sharma
    The #1 Ability of Famous Business Leaders?

    The Daily Mastery Podcast by Robin Sharma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 2:49 Transcription Available


    “Thinking small becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy” noted Jeff Bezos. To maximize your ability to never ever ever ever be defeated when it comes to the realization of your mighty mission and most ideal personal life, it's essential that you bulletproof your psychology and battleproof your emotionality.My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTube

    McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning
    7-8-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 3: CFP contenders you're not thinking about; Bud Elliott talks Auburn; John Talty talks Oklahoma & SEC

    McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 47:25


    Tuesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube kept on with Bud Elliott, from CBS Sports & the Cover 3 Podcast, telling us why Auburn could contend for a CFP spot, what it'll take for Tennessee to be a contender, and why we need to keep an eye on Washington; later, John Talty, national college sports reporter for CBS Sports, says what's happened to Wisconsin under Luke Fickell, why Nebraska being a sleeper isn't crazy, and how he feels about the Tide & Tigers ahead of SEC Media Days; and finally, another European Bad Box Score of the Day will make you laugh to close out Tuesday's show. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Business Pants
    BLAME GAME: Fishback's meritocracy, Forward Air's missing 8k, Carnival's hip hop, Robinhood's crypto

    Business Pants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 59:50


    DAMIONThe next phase of Starbucks' turnaround plan is offering executives up to $6 million in stock grants, as baristas scrap to get annual raises above 2%Starbucks will reward company executives with up to $6 million in stock grants should they effectively fulfill cost-saving and timely rollout goals of the company's “Back to Starbucks” turnaround strategy. Starbucks Workers United representatives dubbed the move “ridiculous and irresponsible” amid contract negotiations over barista wages.WHO DO YOU BLAME?Double boomerang CEO and founder Howard Schultz1987-2000; 2008-2017; 2022-2023CEO and Chair Brian Niccol and his $113 million golden hello packageThe company's work-from-home policy which allows its CEO to work remotely from his home in Newport Beach, California, while the company's headquarters are in Seattle, Washington. As part of his employment agreement, Starbucks pays for him to travel between his home and the Seattle headquarters on the company's private jet.Former failure Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer who was appointed as a director to Starbucks 4 days before the announcement of the new retention awards. Compensation Committee chair Ritch Allison: The guy passes every pay plan for whoever; is the former CEO of Domino's Pizza so is here to enrich executives; and owns $3M is SBUX stock so doesn't really care: someone should be responsible for a CEO pay ratio of 6666:1Agios Appoints Dr. Jay Backstrom to Board of DirectorsJay Backstrom appointed as Class III director as of July 8, 2025, 20 days after the company held an election to appoint two Class III directors.WHO DO YOU BLAME?The top 4 institutional investors (35% of voting power):Farallon Capital 10% Vanguard 10%BlackRock 9% BB Biotech 6%The company's childish bylaws which separate directors into three classes that are voted on every three yearsFormer CEO Jacqualyn Fouse (23%) who stuck around to serve as board chair after being CEO for only 3 yearsNominating Committee chair and Lead independent director Kaye FosterEmasculated CEO Brian GOff (15%) who presides over a board with a +7% gender influence gapAn anti-DEI investment firm postponed its Tesla ETF, saying Elon Musk has 'gone too far' by launching a political partyWHO DO YOU BLAME?Its BS mission statement: “Azoria is an investment firm with the mission of compounding capital for investors through a commitment to free thinking, excellence, and meritocracy.”Wouldn't that include Elon?James T. Fishback, Founder and CEO of Azoria, a free-thinking investment firm“We have an anti-American subculture that cancels the science fair in favor of drag queen story hour, forces colleges to spend more time teaching micro-aggressions than microbiology, and teaches kids in America that Cardi B is a role model and Thomas Jefferson is a racist.”“Fishback will become a major Gen Z star in our pro-American movement.” — Vivek Ramaswamy, 2024 Presidential Candidate.“dropped out of Georgetown University to establish a hedge fund at 21 years old”Azoria partner Sol Ehrlich:“For my last day at Spectra, it's important that I share just how much this opportunity has meant to me. In June of 2023, I was a 28 year old mediocre Euro League baseball player with no job prospects outside of coaching. My only qualification to work in finance was my work ethic, which Brent Donnelly recognized when he met with me over Zoom and saw the litany of Post-It tabs I used to annotate his book”“It's with great excitement that I'll be taking this skillset to Azoria as a partner and its Head Trader- an opportunity I couldn't have imagined 18 months ago.”While the internet was introduced to James Fishback's talents this year, I've been aware of them since 2009 when we competed against each other in high school debate. (His meme game was A+ even then- I still remember him closing a speech on U.S. sanctions with 4 Russian leader puns.)”Me. Because somehow I'm connected to Fishback on linkedin.Greenlight Capital, for making James angry:In a lawsuit: “Greenlight Capital says James Fishback is a liar. The 29-year-old hedge fund manager and former employee, contrary to his own proclamations, was never “head of macro” at Greenlight, never had any “authority or discretion” over investments, and certainly wasn't responsible for an “insane” $100 million in profits as a mere research analyst. In fact, his contributions were so not “insane” that the hedge fund was about to fire him before he chose to leave of his own accord.”Greenlight's alleged former head of macro is hoping to get at least $5 million from David Einhorn, claiming age discrimination"Mr. Einhorn dismissively told Mr. Fishback that his compensation was 'a lot of money for a kid,'" the filing states, and Fishback argues the comment "demonstrates that Defendants' decision about Mr. Fishback's compensation was driven largely by his age — a protected characteristic."Tech founders call on Sequoia Capital to denounce VC Shaun Maguire's Mamdani commentsMaguire, an outspoken supporter of President Trump, posted on X over the weekend that Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani “comes from a culture that lies about everything.”WHO DO YOU BLAME?Shaun Maguire: “My whole life I've sought out people that I think are really talented but a little bit off the radar.”Shaun Maguire: “[E]ven more important to me is someone that's just irrationally motivated. For whatever reason, it's their life mission to try to revolutionize the industry they're going after.”Shaun Maguire: “Should I go public with the story about the time I was told I can't be promoted for being a white man? Fuck it, This happened at Google. That company is an absolute trash can dumspeter fire.”Sequoia Capital: for proudly endorsing some of its most insipid founders: Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Vlad Tenev (Robinhood, online betting on stocks), Keller Rinaudo (Zipline, autonomous delivery), Winston Weinberg (Harvey, AI for lawfirms), Brian Chesky (Airbnb, rent killer)MATTForward Air, after their AGM battle with Ancora, still hasn't released their 8K after a MONTH despite Ancora announcing it was a “landslide” directly afterWHO DO YOU BLAME for not releasing an 8k?Charles Anderson, Robert Edwards Jr, Michael Hodge who own roughly 25% of the voting power, even if FF data doesn't properly show them as having all the influence on the boardAncora, who just couldn't help but IMMEDIATELY put out a press release stating: “Absent the more than 30% of shares that were legally committed to vote for the incumbent Board, Chairman George Mayes, Jr., Javier Polit, and Laurie Tucker lost in a landslide, highlighting the substantial level of concern regarding the legitimacy of the Board's strategic review. We believe the resignations of these legacy directors will empower the Board to carry out a thorough assessment of value-maximizing opportunities.”Christine Gorjanc, chair of the audit committee, who was chair of the audit committee at Invitae from 2015 to 2024 when it declared bankruptcy despite getting her degree in accounting and a MS in “taxation”Michael L. Hance, chief counsel who also holds a masters in Divinity, who couldn't find the “submit” button on his iPhoneNo, Carnival Cruises is not banning rap musicCarnival Cruise Lines denied reports circulating online that DJs aren't playing hip-hop.The cruise line has responded to claims circulating online that DJs aren't including hip-hop music in their sets or honoring song requests, with some social media users saying the alleged move is racially motivated.WHO DO YOU BLAME for this malicious rumor?Carnival's ZERO BLACK leadership team, lead by Mickey Arison - they do have two Hispanic men, Enrique Miguez (General Counsel) and Gustavo Antorcha (President of Princess Cruises), but it's balanced out by the Scandinavian (Lars Ljoen, Chief Maritime Officer) and other Euro men (Felix Eichhorn, Paul Ludlow)Carnival's Board of Directors, which has 11 members and is 91% white, with one black woman, Nelda Connors. Nelda's background is in hydraulics and metals with a degree in mechanical engineering, so she's probably too “nerdy” for rap anywayChristine Duffy, the head of Carnival Cruises, whose prior role was President of the Cruise Lines International Association which put out a report in 2008 showing that 93% of cruise passengers were white, and in 2025 said that 1 in 4 passengers came from either Texas or Florida. Duffy grew up in Northwood Philadelphia, which in 1950 was three quarters white but by 2020 is 93% black.Thinking hip hop is “black music”DAMIONPeople are boycotting Etsy over ‘Alligator Alcatraz' merchCalls to boycott Etsy are growing since “Alligator Alcatraz” merch popped up on its marketplace. The term refers to the Trump administration's new migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades.WHO DO YOU BLAME?The 48% influence duo: CEO Josh Silverman (25%) and longest-tenured director (2007): Board Chair and Nominating Committee chair Fred Wilson (23%)The -13% gender influence gap at a company where: “approximately 80% of Etsy's buyers and sellers are women.Leadership is 6 men and 2 women, one of who is CHROThe company's dumb classified board structureThis year's 3 directors: 24%, 28%, 22% againstTokens to Access Private Companies, or to Investor Trouble?Robinhood is the latest to offer investors a novel, and potentially risky, investment opportunity: crypto that's meant to give exposure to the likes of OpenAI.WHO DO YOU BLAME?CEO/founder/Chair Vladimir Tenev: 47% influence; 24% voting power Baiju Bhatt: 37% influence; 36% voting powerThe pesky Class B share: for being worth ten votes per shareThe non-democratic Founders' Voting Agreement: Our Co-Founders have agreed: “to vote all of their shares in favor of the election of each Co-Founder”Lead Independent Director Jonathan Rubinstein: for being the most pointless Lead Independent Director of all time: Lead Independent Director at Robinhood since 2021 and Lead Independent Director at Amazon.com from 2017-2023OpenAI Says It's Hired a Forensic Psychiatrist as Its Users Keep Sliding Into Mental Health Crises"We're developing ways to scientifically measure how ChatGPT's behavior might affect people emotionally."WHO DO YOU BLAME?Sam AltmanBret Taylor (Chair)Sam AltmanMatt: AI itself for being a jerk

    Healthy Mind, Healthy Life
    From Movement to Mindset: Misbah Haque on High Agency Thinking and Cognitive Fitness

    Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 24:41


    In this energizing episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Misbah Haque—podcaster, strategist, and cognitive performance coach—to discuss how movement, training, and reading shape mental sharpness and resilience. Misbah shares the concept of high agency thinking, a mindset built on intentional action and self-leadership, and how physical training directly enhances focus, confidence, and emotional regulation. From recovering after a back injury to applying athletic principles to knowledge work, Misbah shows how to rewire our daily habits to unlock elite cognitive performance. This episode is your go-to guide for building a sharper, more responsive mind through daily practices that work. About the Guest:Misbah Haque is a high agency strategist, performance coach, and the creator of Habit Chess, a podcast packed with practical wisdom on movement, cognition, and intentional living. With a background in fitness coaching and over a decade of experience training Fortune 500 execs, elite performers, and athletes, Misbah applies athletic discipline to knowledge work—making elite thinking accessible to all. Key Takeaways: High agency thinking is about acting without waiting for perfect conditions. Physical training isn't just about muscles—it boosts cognition, focus, and emotional balance. Recovery and injury can become pathways to discovering mental strength. Daily learning—even just 5 minutes—can uplift mindset and mental clarity. Balancing consistency and novelty is the secret to sustainable habits. Connect with Misbah Haque:Visit https://mizhq.com for podcast episodes, book links, and contact details.   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Tune into all 15 shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavikSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join the Community: https://nas.io/healthymind   Stay Tuned and Follow Us!YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.podThreads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.podFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #mentalhealthawareness #performancecoaching #cognitivefitness #habitschess #mindfulnessmatters #movementismedicine #growthmindset #podcastlife

    MoneyWise on Oneplace.com
    Preparing for Life's Transitions with Sharon Epps

    MoneyWise on Oneplace.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 24:57


    In C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Aslan tells Lucy, “Things never happen the same way twice.” It's a good reminder that life brings changes. They're unavoidable, but how we choose to meet them is up to us. Sharon Epps joins us today with sage advice about preparing for life's transitions.Sharon Epps is the President of Kingdom Advisors, FaithFi's parent organization. Kingdom Advisors serves the broad Christian financial industry by educating and equipping professionals to integrate biblical wisdom and financial expertise.Lessons from NarniaC.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia holds a surprising amount of wisdom for real life. In one poignant scene, Aslan comforts Lucy Pevensie about the changes she and her siblings are facing. “Things never happen the same way twice,” Aslan tells her. Change is constant, and each new season requires fresh wisdom. Even when we're no longer in school, the rhythms of August to May still shape our lives and planning.When Life Goes Into Transition, Money Goes Into MotionFinancial author Mitch Anthony says it best: “Money goes into motion when life goes into transition.” Whether you're sending a child off to college, caring for aging parents, or planning a move, each change brings financial decisions with it. Here are five strategies to help us steward these moments well:1. Pray for WisdomEvery new season needs fresh wisdom. You can learn the hard way through pain or the better way through prayer. Proverbs 3:6 reminds us: “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”2. Seek Godly CounselLearn from those who've been there. If you're sending your first child to college, ask parents of graduates what they'd do differently. Their experience can save you time, money, and stress.3. Plan the Financial Details of the TransitionWith college, for example, have you clarified who will cover living expenses? Will your child work part-time? Will you offer a monthly stipend? Define expectations now to avoid confusion later.4. Prepare for the UnexpectedThings rarely go according to plan. What if your child runs out of money mid-semester? Do you have an emergency fund? Thinking through these “what ifs” now builds resilience.5. Communicate Ahead of TimeGood communication brings clarity and accountability. Whether you're dealing with a child, a spouse, or a realtor, the earlier you clarify financial expectations, the smoother the transition will be.These five practices are simple but powerful. They'll help you stay grounded through every kind of life change. And remember, God doesn't just care about what we go through—He cares about how we go through it. Let's walk into our next season with prayerful wisdom, godly counsel, and faithful stewardship.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm new to investing and want to understand the basics of the stock market, as well as how to avoid scams.I'm considering buying precious metals to pass on to my children and grandchildren. What's the best way for them to sell or redeem them in the future?If I give to animal charities, does that count as tithing? Or is tithing meant specifically to support ministries focused on people?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

    The Edge Of Excellence Podcast
    162: Samantha Gold - Playtime Profits: Risky Moves in the World of Tiny Trends

    The Edge Of Excellence Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 54:28


    In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence podcast, Matt is joined by Samantha Gold, founder of Motette, a children's clothing brand.During the conversation, Samantha shares her unconventional career journey marked by bold transitions and an unyielding passion for growth. Starting in tech sales, she reflects on the challenges and triumphs of shifting industries and embracing new roles, highlighting the importance of adaptability and resilience. Throughout the discussion, her positive mindset and willingness to take risks emerge as key drivers of her success.You'll discover how curiosity and networking opened unexpected doors, leading Samantha from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship. Get a glimpse into the complexities of launching a product-based business—from finding the right manufacturing partner overseas to navigating legal hurdles and industry-specific regulations. Along the way, the importance of community feedback and co-creation becomes clear, showing how involving customers early can help refine ideas and build loyalty.Building a product-based business from scratch? Thinking of pivoting your career to match your actual life (not just your resume)? Samantha Gold breaks it down with honesty, strategy, and style. Hit play to learn how she launched a community-first brand while raising two kids and leaving the corporate world behind.Don't miss another episode of The Edge of Excellence podcast. Leave a review and subscribe todayWhat You Will Learn In This Show:How Samantha organically built an inner mom circle to co-create her clothing brand, Motette.The importance of building a community for entrepreneurs to drive sales and get business insights. Samantha's decision to study abroad in Sydney, Australia, and switch from a zoology degree to a business degree.Her career progression, from sales development to account executive, and her time consulting in the fashion industry, eventually leading to CEO of a women's clothing company. The inspiration behind Motette, driven by Samantha's desire for elevated basics for her children.And much more...Guest Bio:Samantha Gold is the founder of Motette, a children's clothing brand she launched in 2024, inspired by her experience as a mom to Blair and Wesley. Motivated by the lack of thoughtfully designed options for kids, she created a line of elevated, functional pieces featuring refined prints, timeless silhouettes, and soft, breathable bamboo fabrics. Motette is built to support the rhythms of childhood while offering parents reliable quality and design. Prior to launching her own ventures, Samantha served as CEO of a contemporary women's brand and held senior roles at Fortune 500 tech companies. With over 15 years of experience in retail, e-commerce, and digital strategy, she brings a cross-functional, hands-on approach to building and scaling enduring consumer brands.Resources:Samantha's InstagramSamantha's LinkedInMotetteDisclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of The Edge of Excellence podcast or its affiliates. The content

    Tough Girl Podcast
    Wander Women: Kristy & Annette — From Retirement to the Triple Crown of Hiking & a Life of Bold Adventure

    Tough Girl Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 53:52


    In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we meet Kristy and Annette—two inspiring women who completely transformed their lives after retirement. In 2015, they sold everything they owned, bought an RV, and set out to live life on their own terms. What began as a “retirement gift” hike on the Colorado Trail quickly evolved into a bold new chapter of full-time adventure. Since then, Kristy and Annette have completed the Triple Crown of Hiking—the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail—and spend each year splitting their time between life on the road and life on foot. Together, they share their journey of choosing freedom, rejecting fear, and expanding the limits of what life after 50 can look like. This episode is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to chase your dreams, explore the unknown, and live life unapologetically. If you've ever felt the urge to change direction, embrace the outdoors, or reclaim your time and energy for what truly lights you up—this conversation is for you.  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x   Show notes Annette - working as a teacher and school Librarian  Deciding to retire in 2015  Doing a lot of backpacking trips before retirement  Giving themselves the trip to do the Colorado Trail as a retirement present Getting hooked on long hikes Travelling and hiking full time since them Growing up in California and being outdoorsy, but not getting into travelling and hiking until moving to Colorado as a senior in high school  Loving the South West of America Hiking the Appalachian Trail and having a blast! Meeting Kristy, born in Washington, USA before moving to Colorado at 8 years old Growing up adventuring and spending time in the mountains and woods Going to college on a basketball scholarship Always being active  Really enjoying the backpacking and spending long periods of time in nature as she's gotten older Working as a mental health therapist and working with children who had early trauma Making a change in 2015 and deciding to end that chapter  Thinking that life is a gift and it goes by really fast and wanting to live it up while they can Wanting to do all of the hard things Wanting to write a new chapter and try new things Selling everything they owned and buying an RV Deciding to walk more long distance trails Wanting to hike the triple crown  How Kristy and Annette met at a sweat lodge (sauna) in 2003 Meeting for a coffee and saying ‘wanting to walk the earth' Starting to go on weekend trips  Wanting to stay out in nature for longer Seeing a financial planner  Starting to think differently  Figuring out how to live the cheapest way and to do the things they love Starting adventuring 10 years ago full time at 51 and 57 Having a 5 year plan Completing the plan in 4 years Not caring about stuff and not being materialistic  Loving this lifestyle  Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2019 How demanding it was (aged 62) Starting slow and building and seeing how their bodies held up for the long haul Having to change plans due to covid Starting the continental divide trail  The amazing people met along the way The simplicity of life on the trail Sharing their dreams with family and friends Other people's fears The dream verses the reality of this life Wanting to create her life how she wants it Planning for the year ahead Wanting to expand the confines of their life until they die  Claiming space in the world and making it exactly how you want it Handling disagreements  How plans evolve overtime Having low expectations and why it can be a key for happiness Planning a trip to South America  Booking the hiking part of the trip and keeping the rest free Working within a framework  Annettee doing the researching  Creating the grand plans! Training and doing a marathon while selling the house! Getting into pack rafts  Leaving the RV while hiking  Making this life work The triple hike and the differences between the big three hikes Water carries, desert, hiking at elevation, sun levels, resupply Why the Appalachian Trail is a good beginner trail for newbies  Watch the videos on YouTube  Wanting to inspire people to get outside especially older people Words of advice for women listening  Starting small and find what you love Building success into it  Figure out what works for you Setting yourself up for big success  Why life is a huge gift Don't let it (life) go to waste Be in your power   Social Media Instagram @wanderwomen_kristy_annette  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RVsters/  Youtube: @wanderwomenkristyannette5021   

    School of Midlife
    123. The Real Midlife Crisis: Thinking You Have More Time Than You Actually Do

    School of Midlife

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 27:20 Transcription Available


    Topics Covered: Midlife crisis, running out of time in midlife, living your best life now, midlife women coaching, Top 100 listEpisode Summary:You know that insatiable urgency you feel in your 40s and 50s — the sense that you're running out of time and need to do all the things before it's “too late”? You're not imagining it. But here's what host Laurie Reynoldson wants you to know:The real crisis in midlife isn't buying the sports car or having an affair — it's believing you have more time than you actually do.In this raw and honest episode, Laurie shares the story that cracked her wide open — losing her dad at 66, just five months into his retirement — and the wake-up call that made her realize someday isn't a strategy.You'll learn:Why so many high-achieving midlife women keep waiting for “someday”How deferring your dreams until the kids are grown or the mortgage is paid is the real crisisWhy the passage of time hits different in midlife — and what to do with that clarityHow Laurie's Top 100 List is not a bucket list, but a living blueprint for your best lifeHow adding physical challenges (like her three mountain marathons in three days!) helps her live her best life, not just dream about itWhy putting in the reps now means you won't wake up at 65 asking, “Who am I?”One Big Takeaway:“The real midlife crisis isn't running out of time. It's living like you have more time than you actually do.”Your Challenge This Week:Write down one thing you'd put on your Top 100 — not a “bucket list” thing to do before you die, but a life list thing to do while you're alive and becoming the woman you were always meant to be.DM Laurie your Top 100 item — she wants to hear it!Links & Resources:✨ Join the waitlist for the next Gap Year cohort ✨ DM “GAP YEAR” or “TOP 100” to Laurie on Instagram: @schoolofmidlife Share This Episode:Know a woman who keeps postponing her life for “someday”? Send this episode to her. We're done waiting. Now is the time.

    SolFul Connections
    Lifting the Weight of the Past: Lexy's Story

    SolFul Connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 39:41


    In this episode of SolFul Connections, Amanda sits down with Lexy, an extraordinary woman whose life is a study in contrasts and courage. Lexy is a weightlifter, strength trainer, artist, poet, and writer who is actively healing from a past that contains a fair share of trauma.Lexy shares how she turned to strength training not just as a form of physical empowerment, but as a metaphor for reclaiming her inner power after feeling small and vulnerable as a child. Her journey is raw, real, and still unfolding. Her artwork offers an intimate glimpse into the psyche of someone who has faced darkness and continues to choose the light.Unapologetically herself, Lexy defies stereotypes. Beneath her bold exterior is a gentle, poetic soul who writes with sensitivity and insight.This conversation is about the beauty of contrast, the ongoing nature of healing, and the courage it takes to own your whole story—light, shadow, and everything in between.To discover Lexy's poetry, check out her book: Amazon.com: A Bit of Madness is Key: 9798396495197: Moscinski, L. R.: BooksHer website is: A Breath of Courage - Aspire to be Truly Outstanding...Thinking of starting your own podcast, check out Amanda's affiliate link for a discount: Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing

    The Profitable Musician Show
    It's Time To Start Thinking About Your Holiday Releases: Christmas In July Part 2

    The Profitable Musician Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 15:39


    Become more profitable in just 5 minutes per week with the Profitable Musician Newsletter. Sign up at http://profitablemusician.com/join

    The Team Chip Podcast
    #63 THINKING ABOUT OWNING A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL? Legal and Leadership Must - Knows w/ Cory Wilson

    The Team Chip Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 64:37


    In this episode of The Team Chip Podcast, Chip Townsend sits down with attorney and martial artist Cory Wilson to talk through the real steps to becoming a school owner. From legal setup and contracts to mindset and leadership, they cover what most instructors miss—and how to prepare the right way. Whether you're dreaming of ownership or already on the path, this episode gives you the essentials to move forward with confidence. We created a simple checklist to help you stay on track. Download it here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGsikTU6E8/koyNSZPXw6JTEgoHugGYPA/view?utm_content=DAGsikTU6E8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h836aadbc4e 

    The Dragon's Lair Motorcycle Chaos
    Should We Start a Motorcycle Club

    The Dragon's Lair Motorcycle Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 89:09


    Today on Black Dragon Biker TV: Should We Start a Motorcycle Club?Thinking about starting your own motorcycle club?

    The Assistant Principal Podcast
    Help Me Understand with Stand Tall Steve

    The Assistant Principal Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 53:07


    Power Quote: “Climate is the emotional state felt within the physical space”Description:I had so much fun recording today's show. My guest stands tall (literally and figuratively) in the realm of helping school leaders develop positive culture and climate. If you are a regular listener, you know I have my own specific framework on school culture, so stay tuned to the end of the show where I will reflect on commonalities and differences between the approaches. I hope you have as much fun listening as I did recording, but before we get into it…Sponsor Spot 1:As a loyal listener to this show, you know I am a big advocate for short, targeted observations, so I'm excited about digiCOACH sponsoring this podcast. digiCOACH makes it easier to follow up on observations with meaningful feedback. I love that you can focus on specific elements and that there is a ready-made bank of items to use for telling teachers what they are doing well! You can learn more about digiCOACH at digiCOACH.com or click the link in the show notes.Show IntroGuest Bio:Stand Tall Steve (aka Steve Bollar) is an educational thought leader, former Superintendent of Schools, principal, author, and a school culture and motivation expert. He is a renowned speaker who has inspired countless individuals and organizations to achieve their goals and unleash their full potential. Drawing on his extensive experience in education and leadership, Steven delivers powerful and inspiring messages that challenge audiences to think differently about their lives and their work.In 2023 Steve earned a place on Global Gurus World's Top 30 Education Professionals. He is the author of the book Stand Tall Leadership, the school culture and climate book series Ideas, Ideas, Ideas and a contributing author in Because of a Teacher.Husband of one. Father of three. Owner of two dogs & 10 fish, Stand Tall Steve openly shares his knowledge, experiences, and creativity with others. He currently speaks to schools, organizations, businesses, and communities across the globe about how to think differently about schools, education, and life.Ladies and gentlemen… Stand Tall Steve!Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsClimate and cultureLet's define cultureWhat do people get wrong when it comes to cultureSimplest ways to build a better culture?Leadership teamHow do we balance supporting and growing teachers with managing all the stuff?Thinking big – how do we inspire hope AND acknowledge the real chaos and negativity out there?It's a rough time – what are you hearing from people in the field and what's your message to them?Sponsor Spot 3:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Sponsor Spot 4:Before we wrap, I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn't that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Summary/wrap upThere are a lot of great things in today's show but I want to focus this summary on the core concepts Steve talked about of values, culture, and climate.6 dimensions: overlap of people's values and org. purpose = core values?Inner forces (aka culture): similar and different from Steve's “climate”My climate experience… Building walkthroughReceptionFacility (esp. art)Student – studentStudent – teacherTeacher – teacherAdmin visibilityFour quadrant door peakingThank you to our sponsors!IXL: https://www.ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/digiCOACH: https://digicoach.com/ Guest links:Website: www.standtallsteve.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@standtallsteve1330www.withinourranks.com https://www.youtube.com/@withinourranksFrederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C...

    TheThinkingAtheist
    It's a Hard Time to Have a Heart

    TheThinkingAtheist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 89:36


    In these cruel times, how do we keep our empathy centers from becoming scar tissue? Also...the host is ranting a bit on this one.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

    How to Be Awesome at Your Job
    1073: How to Cut Clutter and Distraction from Your Life with Shira Gill

    How to Be Awesome at Your Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 38:07


    Shira Gill shares minimalist strategies for reducing both physical and mental clutter.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The hidden costs of clutter2) Why organizing tools won't help you—and what will3) The easiest way to make your space feel less overwhelmingSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1073 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SHIRA — Shira Gill is a world-renowned organizing expert and the bestselling author of three books: Minimalista, Organized Living, and LifeStyled. She's a sought-after expert for media outlets and has been featured by Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, People, Forbes, goop, Architectural Digest, Oprah Daily, Vogue, and The New York Times. Her popular newsletter The Life Edit inspires readers from all 50 states and 150 countries. • Book: LifeStyled: Your Guide to a More Organized & Intentional Life • Book: Minimalista: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Better Home, Wardrobe, and Life • Book: Organized Living: Solutions and Inspiration for Your Home [A Home Organization Book] • Instagram: @shiragill • Newsletter: “The Life Edit” • Website: ShiraGill.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity by Ashlee Piper• Past episode: 327: Unclog Your Brain through Unfocusing with Dr. Srini Pillay• Past episode: 782: How to Overcome Distraction through Minimalism with Joshua Becker— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome• Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order• Rula. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at Rula.com/AwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Sales Evangelist
    Cold Call vs. Cold Email: Which One Actually Works in 2025? | Matt Tharp - 1913

    The Sales Evangelist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 31:10


    Should you email or call prospects? Which method is best for effectively reaching your clients? To find out, listen to my chat with Matt Tharp, the CEO of Hunter.io. He provides data and insights on why businesses should focus more on cold email than cold calling.Meet Matt TharpMatt might be perceived as biased towards email since he's the CEO of Hunter.io, but he was drawn to the company precisely because of its commitment to email.He enjoys working with fast-moving businesses that prioritize high velocity and product-led growth strategies. He believes this approach helps build a robust pipeline with marketing, while the sales motion supports and supplements that pipeline.Sales-driven models, heavily dependent on closing the next deal, can make it challenging for new sellers or businesses to find their footing. Relying solely on cold calling makes pipeline building particularly difficult, and the current business environment is only making cold calling harder.Matt shares his own experience as a decision-maker: if someone cold calls him unexpectedly, he's likely to get annoyed because it almost always interrupts something he's doing.Marketing Strategy for Email OutreachMatt and his team conducted research to determine which marketing strategy prospects prefer. The results showed that 61% prefer cold emails, while less than 10% prefer cold calling. He also found that individuals in the US prefer digital outreach 71% more than calling.To successfully begin email outreach, Matt suggests keeping two key things in mind:1. How you build and segment your email list.2. How you write your content.He advises against trying to reach everyone when building your list. Instead, personalize it and make it relevant to your target audience. Keep your audience segments under 100 contacts to help maintain message relevance.Subject Line TrendsTo create subject lines that generate clicks, Matt emphasizes the importance of addressing a problem the buyer is facing.It's better not to be overly playful. Instead, speak to a problem that prospects genuinely care about, and in the first one or two sentences, demonstrate that you are there to solve it. Then, explain how you will solve their problem. The final step involves adding a clear and easy call to action at the bottom of the email."Looking at current trends for business scaling investments, it's clear: phone calls are becoming less and less effective." - Matt Tharp.ResourcesIf you need help scaling your business with email outreach, consider Hunter.io (I highly recommend it). If you like more guidance with improving your sales skills, join my Sales Mastermind Class.Thinking about starting a podcast yourself? Learn more about Blue Mango Studios. Sponsorship OffersThis episode is brought to you in part by Hubspot.With HubSpot sales hubs, your data tools and teams join a single platform to close deals and turn prospects into pipelines. Try it for yourself at hubspot.com/sales.2. This episode is brought to you in part by LinkedIn.Are you tired of prospective clients not responding to your emails? Sign up for a free 60-day trial of LinkedIn Sales Navigator at

    Financial Sense(R) Newshour
    Moving to a Low-Tax State? Essential Steps to Prevent Costly Audits and Tax Penalties

    Financial Sense(R) Newshour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 25:06


    Jul 7, 2025 – Thinking about moving from a high-tax state to a low-tax state? You're not alone—and there are crucial steps you must take to avoid costly mistakes. In today's Lifetime Planning segment, Crystal Colbert goes through the essential dos...

    Live Your Best Life with Liz Wright
    Renewing Your Thinking w/ Justin Abraham

    Live Your Best Life with Liz Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 30:34


    Justin Paul Abraham joins Liz to discuss the time we're in and the exciting future ahead. Justin shares about living from our union with Christ and allowing His Spirit to cause a reformation within. We will live from the mind of Christ consistently, transitioning from operating in ‘gifting', into a state of pure oneness. The Lord's heart is for the transformation and restoration of creation. The invitation today is one of metamorphosis, allowing Jesus to renew your thinking and perspectives!Related MaterialsThe Throne is an invitation directly from the Lord's heart. This is a holy gathering. As we sit at His feet together, He will open up the realm of the Throne to us. We will see Him as He is! Come expectant because there is going to be a powerful activation encounter with Jesus as supreme authority, and an activation within YOU to steward His authority and implement His victory on the earth!

    Wealth Warehouse
    Episode 178: Infinite Banking: Using Bank Loans Strategically to Preserve Capital - June 2025 Live Webinar Replay

    Wealth Warehouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 54:01


    Visit our website: https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash: https://infinitebanking.org/product/becoming-your-own-banker/ref/46/It's that time again! The monthly webinar.This installment welcomes summer and fresh IBC topics for your viewing pleasure!This episode covers some familiar and some exotic topics, ranging from using your policy to purchase a car (or not), IBC and investment opportunities, thinking like a banker and even how you can set up your legacy just like the Rockefellers.Have a question or an interest in joining the next event? Check out the website link above or reach out to Dave and Paul using the information below!Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Episode beginning1:24 - Juggling expenses, debt and premium6:28 - Trusts15:58 - You should own your own policy18:22 - Purchasing a car31:47 - Investment opportunities42:40 - Thinking like a banker45:25 - “What % of your cash value do you keep available?”53:27 - Episode wrap-upABOUT YOUR HOSTS:David Befort and Paul Fugere are the hosts of the Wealth Warehouse Podcast. David is the Founder/CEO of Max Performance Financial. He founded the company with the mission of educating people on the truths about money. David's mission is to show you how you can control your own money, earn guarantees, grow it tax-free, and maintain penalty-free access to it to leverage for opportunities that will provide passive income for the rest of your life. Paul, on the other hand, is an Active Duty U.S. Army officer who graduated from Norwich University in 2002 with a B.A. in History and again in 2012 with a MA in Diplomacy and International Terrorism. Paul met his wife Tammy at Norwich. As a family, they enjoy boating, traveling, sports, hunting, automobiles, and are self-proclaimed food people.Visit our website: https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/ Catch up with David and Paul, visit the links below! Website: https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Fugere494 https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Befort399 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-a-befort-jr-09663972/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-fugere-762021b0/ Email: davidandpaul@theibcguys.com

    PATH Positive Approaches To Health
    Episode 157: Another Dispatch from Campbell, CA - A Wandering Reflection with Toni & Otis

    PATH Positive Approaches To Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 17:44


    Join Toni and her “sturdy, spazzy, adorable sidekick” Otis—for a sunny, soulful Sunday morning walk through Campbell, California, as she shares a deeply personal update about the PATH Pod journey, upcoming events, and a flower that sparked inspiration.What You'll Hear: A poetic metaphor comparing an unexpected wildflower to the spontaneous birth of the PATH Podcast A heartfelt walk-and-talk reflection on growth, gratitude, and letting go A look inward at health behavior change, burnout, and what truly restores us Insights into how we build personalized tool kits for wellness—and how the pod helps listeners fill theirs All the excitement for the second annual PATH Restore Retreat in Boise, Idaho! Like a flower breaking through the ground, the retreat idea emerged organically… We will be hosting our 2nd retreat in a stunning high mountain desert home with breathtaking views of Table Rock. The retreat will include a teaching kitchen experience, hiking trails, a pool for rejuvenation, yoga and meditation, a burnout workshop and opportunities to connect deeply with self and community.Topics That Bloomed in this Episode: The unpredictable beauty of letting projects take shape naturally Joy & burnout prevention, inspired by The Burnout Epidemic Self-care vs. systemic causes of burnout Behavior change as a customized puzzle—unique to each individual Strategies that fit, nourish, and sustain us How You Can Join Us??? Thinking about joining the next retreat? DM us on Instagram @thepathpod Want more details? Reach out for info on cost, programming, and application  Join us whether in person or just through the earbuds—we're building community with every step Thanks for walking the PATH with us. Whether you're under redwoods or riding the burnout roller coaster, we're here to help you live your best life! 

    Second Act Success
    5 Things To Do Before Starting a Business | #201

    Second Act Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 17:15 Transcription Available


    Thinking about quitting your 9-5 and launching a business? Before you hand in your resignation letter, this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast is your essential pre-launch checklist. Host Shannon Russell, a career transition coach and former television producer, walks you through the 5 things every woman should do before starting a business.In this powerful episode, you'll learn how to: ✅ Get clear on your why and purpose ✅ Validate your business idea and target audience ✅ Prepare your personal finances and plan startup costs ✅ Identify your transferable skills and stand out in your niche ✅ Create a smart, strategic exit plan from your corporate jobIf you're a woman ready to transition from employee to entrepreneur, this is the roadmap you need to start strong, save time and money, and build a business that truly lights you up.

    THE BEST DAY PODCAST, Encouragement, Motivation, Positive Mindset, & Intentional Living
    3 Ways to Shift Your Thinking In Order to Live A More Intentional Life This Month

    THE BEST DAY PODCAST, Encouragement, Motivation, Positive Mindset, & Intentional Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 23:12


    July is here—and maybe you're feeling the pressure to make the most of summer, keep the kids entertained, stay on top of everything at home or work… all while somehow resting too? It can feel like a lot. That's why today, we're taking a different approach. Instead of chasing productivity, I'm inviting you into a slower, more intentional way to move through this month. In this episode, I'm sharing a gentle, approach to a joy-filled July to-do list—not one packed with tasks, but with heart-centered prompts to help you live with more peace, purpose, and presence.

    Business Stories for Small Business
    Ep 193 From Dream to Deal: The Franchise Journey with Alex Monteiro from RevRatel

    Business Stories for Small Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 27:04


    Thinking about buying a franchise—but not sure where to start? Franchise consultant Alex Monteiro from RevRatel joins the show to share how he helps franchise candidates navigate the process with confidence. From evaluating franchise models to avoiding costly missteps, Alex offers a candid look at what it really takes to choose the right franchise and build a business that fits your goals and lifestyle.

    WordPress | Post Status Draft Podcast
    Post Status Cache Up With Felix Arntz

    WordPress | Post Status Draft Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 58:26


    In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette  welcomes Felix Arntz, a senior software engineer at Google, about his decade of contributions to the WordPress community. Felix shares insights on effective communication, persistence, and attention to detail in open-source collaboration. He highlights the importance of building relationships, learning from others, and embracing the welcoming nature of the WordPress community. The episode also introduces Felix's new "View Transitions" plugin, designed to enhance user experience. Listeners are encouraged to engage, contribute, and build connections within the WordPress ecosystem.Top Takeaways:Attention to Detail Is a Key Marker of ProfessionalismFelix and Michelle emphasized that small details—like capitalizing the "P" in WordPress—may seem trivial but are taken seriously by seasoned professionals. This attention to detail reflects pride in one's work and often becomes a litmus test for developers and marketers alike when assessing quality and seriousness.Thinking at Scale and Growing Gradually Are Crucial in Open Source Contribution: Felix discussed the importance of thinking at scale, especially when contributing to WordPress core. A feature might work well for a blog with 80 posts but break down on a site with tens of thousands. Additionally, contributors are encouraged to increase scope gradually, starting with bug fixes, so they can build trust, demonstrate commitment, and avoid burnout or disappointment when larger proposals stall.Personal Motivation Can Guide Your Niche in Open Source Work: Felix shared how his contributions to WordPress core initially grew out of real-world problems he encountered during freelance work. This insight reinforces the idea that contributors should follow their authentic interests and pain points when selecting where to focus their energy, making their efforts more sustainable and impactful.Relationships and Community Are the Heart of the WordPress Project: Michelle and Felix agreed that building personal relationships—whether at WordCamps, online, or through collaborative work—is not just rewarding personally, but also essential for project momentum. Felix shared how meeting someone briefly in person changes how online collaboration feels. Michelle told a moving story about how her community connections helped her navigate an inaccessible travel situation, underscoring the tangible power of WordPress friendships.Mentioned in the Show:This Week in WordPressFelix-Arntz.me

    Meaningful Mondays
    Stop asking "What Was I Thinking?" and replace it with this...

    Meaningful Mondays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 5:27


    "A reliable system turns guilt-driven ‘yeses' into purpose-driven ‘no's." - Lee Brower "Clarity about what matters provides clarity about what does not." - Cal Newport, Deep Work. "94% of all failures are the result of the system." - W. Edwards Deming When you say "yes" to something, what are you saying "no" to?

    The Success Blueprint with Daniel Craig Johnson
    15 Minute Mondays - Rewire to Rise The Science of High-Performance Thinking

    The Success Blueprint with Daniel Craig Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 11:07


    If You're a FAN leave me a message :-)Success doesn't start with strategy - it starts with mindset.And if your inner world is built on fear, doubt, or survival… no external hustle will fix it.In this high-impact episode of 15 Minute Mondays, I reveal the difference between temporary motivation and permanent mindset transformation. Discover the hidden programming running your life, the identity traps keeping you stuck, and how to build a winning operating system from the inside out.Drawing on neuroscience, high-performance psychology, and real-world coaching, you'll get a step-by-step identity-based framework to help you stop reacting and start leading - from within.