Podcasts about Thriving

Everyone started their triathlon journey somewhere, and thriving as a beginner is absolutely possible! With plenty of experience helping new athletes, including giving “beginner talks” at race packet pickups, Coach Elizabeth James knows what beginners should focus on now and what they can worry about later. And this week she's bringing her tips to the podcast. From the value of having a coach and structured training plan to practical tips for swimming, cycling, and running, Elizabeth covers it all. She also breaks down what equipment is worth investing in when you're starting out and what you can upgrade over time. Whether you're a brand-new triathlete or a seasoned athlete, there's something to learn in this episode. And if you know someone thinking about trying triathlon, send this episode their way and help get them hooked!

Dave sits down with a crew of M3s and one asterisked MSTP M4 — Riley Behan-Bush, Samantha Gardner, Srishti Mathur, Sahana Sarin, and Sarah Upton — to talk about the actual experience of clerkships: what the jump from three semesters of preclinical book-learning into surgery, psychiatry, emergency medicine, and family medicine really feels like, why the first two weeks can swing from "best of med school" to "worst of med school" depending entirely on the rotation you land, and how you're supposed to figure out your place on a team that changes every two weeks. Also, they answer a batch of questions submitted by their own preclinical classmates: how much free time you actually get (some), whether Des Moines versus Iowa City rotations matter (it depends what you want out of medicine), and what actually makes clerkship life easier — which turns out to be a year's supply of Costco garbage bags, a cellular hotspot, and, for at least one host, a husband who meal preps.

Teaching in youth ministry can be a weekly pressure cooker - junior high attention spans, high school skepticism, limited prep time, and the real weight of opening the Bible and preaching responsibly. In this episode, we're sharing 11 books that have genuinely sharpened how we teach & preach in student ministry, especially when we need clarity, better structure, and illustrations that actually help students understand.  Besides giving you a list of 11 books, we break down why each one individually will make your teaching vastly better!If you're ready for stronger youth sermons and healthier youth ministry rhythms, listen now, subscribe, share this with a youth ministry friend, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review so more youth pastors can find it.==========

Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail talks with Rachael about bumping against history as you research, about when existing writing routines stop working, and about surviving and thriving when publishing (and the world) is a rather wild place to be. Don't miss this lovely episode! Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail is the award-winning author of eight books for children and adults, including Flying High on PEI, Children of the SS Atlantic, and Freddie the Flyer, which is part of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Danielle has held fancypants titles like Historian Laureate, Writer in Residence, and Maverick of the Year for Chatelaine magazine, but she's an introverted nerd who loves watching romcoms and going for hikes. She makes her home by the sea in Nova Scotia with her family and pets. Story about Freddie the Flyer (with video)⏰ DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING SLOTS AVAILABLE (limited): http://rachaelherron.com/edit

Welcome to "Thriving in Midlife" The Women's Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40. This is your trusted space to cut through the noise, ditch the overwhelm, and finally feel extraordinary in your body, mind, and life. Are you ready to stop pushing through life and start living it with intention, energy, and ease? Then let's get started. I'm your host, Kellie Lupsha, a high-performance health coach, who is delighted to be your guide to vitality.In Part One, we talked about your responsibility to generate energy through rest, boundaries, nervous system support, and intentional choices. Now, in Part Two, we're going deeper into what is happening inside your body at a biological and cellular level.Kellie breaks down three key areas that influence how your body creates, stores, and uses energy: blood sugar, muscle, and mitochondria.If you want more energy, better metabolic health, and a stronger body for your future self, this conversation gives you practical areas to start focusing on today.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why blood sugar is more than a disease-prevention conversation and how it affects your daily energy, fuel, and metabolic health.How your first meal of the day can influence your blood sugar throughout the day, including why prioritizing protein and healthy fats matters.Why muscle is your energy bank and an organ of longevity, especially as women naturally lose muscle as they age.How strength training can help protect and build your muscle reserve, and why you don't need hours in the gym to make it count.What your mitochondria have to do with your energy at the cellular level and why protecting your cellular environment matters.Key TakeawaysBlood sugar regulation isn't just about preventing future health problems. It plays a role in how you feel and function every day.Reserve Your Spot Now - Master Your Metabolism Why Hormones, Peptides, Protein & Workouts Won't Deliver Results Until You Fix the Systems Underneath - Jon this free online masterclass for women over 40 and 50.My product recommendations My “Shop My” link: https://shopmy.us/shop/kellielupsha?tab=latest1️⃣ Take The Activated Woman Quiz: Why Do I Still Feel Off No Matter What I Try?Finally discover what's really going on. Take this personalized quiz to uncover the system driving your symptoms and the strategic shift your body needs to respond again.2️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN'S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB! Offering a 14-day trial for only $11A Functional Wellness and Coaching Membership designed just for women over 50. The Hub is a monthly membership and supportive community where we combine science-backed protocols, natural healing tools, and expert coaching to help you finally get real answers and real results.

What if feeling good wasn't something you had to earn?In this episode of Daughters of the Moon Podcast, we're exploring the fascinating world of healthy hedonism with Dr. Erica Oberg and the science behind pleasure, joy, vitality, and our ability to thrive.Dr. Erica shares why a joyful being can create an expansive feeling, how giving ourselves permission to feel good can influence our wellbeing, and why restriction isn't always the answer when it comes to creating a healthier life.We explore how making small moves and simple shifts can pivot us toward better health and help move us out of survival mode and into thriving mode.We also dive into what happens when we begin to attune more deeply to pleasure and joy. Healthy hedonism is about moving away from pain and toward pleasure, and there is fascinating science behind the way feeling good can affect our bodies and brains, including the roles of oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin.And there's another beautiful piece to consider: our joy and vitality can lift the people around us.Could allowing more pleasure, joy, and vitality into your life actually support your health?Join Barb and Kimmi for this thought-provoking conversation about feeling good, making small changes, embracing pleasure, and discovering that thriving may begin with giving ourselves permission to experience more joy.

Right now, bond markets are front of mind for investors everywhere. Sticky inflation and ballooning budget deficits are pushing yields higher, and with the RBA looking likely to hike rates once again and the domestic economy under pressure, the question isn't just which stocks look cheap, it's which ones can actually hold up when the cost of capital keeps rising. Small caps are particularly exposed in this environment and get hit harder when sentiment turns. But within this universe, there are always names with the earnings quality, balance sheet strength, or structural tailwinds to hold their ground. To find which ones can weather the storm, Matthew Nicholas from 1851 Capital and Nick Sladen from LSN Capital Partners are running the ruler over four small caps, and sharing a high-conviction pick each of their own.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. The gaming industry is changing faster than ever, and survival depends on more than creativity alone. Today, we explore how independent studios can adapt, stay organized, and build ambitious projects in a competitive market.Joining us is Frédéric “Fred” Tremblay, Vice President of Strategic Growth at ALTKEY Studio. With nearly two decades of experience across global entertainment brands like Hasbro, Mattel, Disney, and Spin Master, Fred shares how ALTKEY combines indie agility with professional systems to create lasting growth.Key HighlightsIndie Adaptation: How small studios can turn market challenges into growth opportunities.INDIE. BIG. Model: Balancing creative freedom with strong operational discipline.Building Original IP: Creating flexible game experiences designed for long-term evolution.AI-Powered Prototyping: Using technology to test ideas faster and reduce development risk.Studio Scalability: Building processes that help indie teams take on bigger opportunities.Special Thanks to Our Partners:UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspxFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age!To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/.Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Dr. Thema sits down with White House Correspondent April Ryan to discuss her personal journey of what it is like living in the spotlight and surviving and thriving in the midst of political attacks and political pressure. White House Correspondent April Ryan has a unique vantage point as the only Black female reporter covering urban issues from the White House – a position she has held for 28 years, since the Clinton era. She is now the longest-serving Black tenured White House Correspondent in the History of the United States. Her position as a White House Correspondent has afforded her unusual insight into the racial sensitivities, issues, and attendant political struggles of our nation's past presidents. April can be seen on MSNBC as a Political Contributor. In addition, April is the Host of Contrarian's “The Tea With April Ryan,” where she sits down each week with political leaders and activists shaping the future in real time. She has been featured in Essence, Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Elle magazines – to name a few. April Ryan has served on the board of the prestigious White House Correspondents Association. She is one of only three African Americans in the Association's over 100-year history to serve on its board. She is also an esteemed member of the National Press Club. In 2015, Ms. Ryan was nominated for an NAACP Image Award (Outstanding Literary Work - Debut Author) for her first book. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share. Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast info@nextdaypodcast.com

This week's Alliance Q&A is one I think a lot of you will relate to, even if you've never said it out loud. A member named Eric brought a question on behalf of a close friend who's in a genuinely rough season with his marriage, arguments about a job, about help around the house, about who's doing enough for the kids. Rather than treat it as a surface-level scheduling problem, we spent this entire episode digging into what's actually happening underneath, because I've coached enough men to know the surface complaint is almost never the real issue. We get into the real needs driving most marital conflict, why a woman needs to feel seen, heard, and safe, and why a man needs respect, appreciation, and physical affection, and what happens when both partners stop meeting those needs and start reacting to each other instead. I introduce the concept of the emotional bank account, a term I credit to researcher John Gottman, and share a personal example of learning the hard way that not all acts of service are created equal. We also talk through "nice guy syndrome" and its unattractive cousin, people-pleasing, and I introduce a book that's helped me completely reframe how I show up for Jessica: G.S. Youngblood's three-part framework of responding instead of reacting, leading with structure, and always providing safety.   Timeline Summary [1:02] Introducing today's Alliance Q&A and the friend's marriage situation Eric is bringing forward [2:24] The staggering statistic: only about 12% of married couples have a genuinely thriving marriage [3:16] Eric lays out the surface-level arguments: the job, help around the house, time with the kids [6:19] Establishing the marriage timeline and when things started to unravel [8:16] Asking whether the job is really the issue, or just where the resentment gets pointed [8:38] Larry announces the first-ever Dad Edge Day with the Arizona Cardinals, November 15th [10:40] The real needs at play: seen, heard, and safe for her; respected, appreciated, and affection for him [12:14] Whether he's actually meeting those needs, and the common trap of guessing instead of asking [13:58] The reactive cycle: unmet needs on one side triggering unattractive behavior on the other [15:09] Introducing the five love languages and why they aren't one-size-fits-all [15:51] Introducing the emotional bank account and why not all acts of service move the needle [16:09] Larry's own car wash story, and the moment he learned what actually mattered to his wife [18:49] The question worth asking your spouse: what exactly is happening when you feel most loved [21:41] Naming "nice guy syndrome" and the pattern of doing things with a hidden expectation attached [23:22] Confirming he's a people pleaser, and why that trait is deeply unattractive to a woman [23:48] Introducing G.S. Youngblood's book and its three-part framework for masculine leadership [24:07] The first principle: respond, don't react [24:26] The second principle: lead with structure instead of asking open-ended questions [25:54] The third principle: always provide safety through calm, grounded tonality [26:20] Wrapping up and reflecting on how these ideas apply directly to Eric's friend [27:33] Reminders: Roommates to Soulmates starting September 16th, and the Business Boardroom Brotherhood preview   Five Key Takeaways Surface-level arguments, about a job, about chores, are rarely the real issue. Almost always, there's an unmet need underneath that both partners are struggling to name directly. A woman's core needs tend to center on feeling seen, heard, and safe. A man's core needs tend to center on respect, appreciation, and physical affection. When either side stops meeting those needs, both partners start reacting instead of connecting. Not all acts of service are created equal. The emotional bank account concept means some gestures barely register while others, often smaller and more specific, become huge needle-movers. Ask your spouse directly what actually makes them feel loved. "Nice guy syndrome" and people-pleasing are deeply unattractive traits, not because kindness is bad, but because doing things with a hidden expectation attached (do this, then maybe she'll be nice to me) isn't genuine generosity. A grounded, masculine approach to leadership in a relationship comes down to three things: responding instead of reacting, leading with structure instead of vague open-ended questions, and consistently providing emotional safety through your tone and presence.   Links & Resources The Masculine in Relationship: A Blueprint for Inspiring the Trust, Lust, and Devotion of a Strong Woman by G.S. Youngblood: https://www.amazon.com/Masculine-Relationship-Inspiring-Devotion-Woman/dp/1699443386 The Dad Edge Day at State Farm Stadium: https://thedadedge.com/nfl The Dad Edge Podcast: https://thedadedge.com/1528 The Dad Edge Boardroom Mastermind: https://thedadedge.com/guest   Closing If you take one thing from this episode, let it be this: stop guessing at what your spouse needs and just ask. Eric's friend, like so many of us at some point, has been doing things with the hope that they'll move the needle, without ever finding out what actually would. Go ask your wife directly what she was doing, and what you were doing, the last time she felt most loved and connected to you, and then go do more of that. Go out and live legendary.  

Motherhood doesn't always fit into an hour-by-hour schedule. In this conversation, Hannah shares how the Thriving in Motherhood Planner has given her structure and an anchor through newborn days, survival seasons, home projects, and everyday life.  She shares how she's learned to use the planner imperfectly, take small steps when she only has pockets of time, and recognize just how much she's actually doing and experiencing. Want a planner that's there to serve you in whatever season you're in? Get your own Thriving in Motherhood Planner here. 

by Christian Medical & Dental Associations® Join John Bayon, Detroit Area Director, Mitzi Roberts, San Antonio Area Director and Corey Whittaker, Triangle NC Area Director join Mike Chupp, CMDA CEO, for an encouraging conversation about the encouraging and challenging ministry to healthcare trainees and professionals in their local areas.

* The school formerly known as UNO has been in the LSU system for a few months. How has the transition gone? How's enrollment looking? We'll dive into it with interim chancellor Jeanette Weiland. * Manning Family Children's was named the best children's hospital in Louisiana and one of the best in the entire country. We'll talk with Lou Fragoso, Manning Family Children's President and CEO.

Building a thriving CPG brand wasn't Katie Lee's plan. It was a crisis response that evolved into a national business. When the COVID-19 shutdown threatened her four St. Louis restaurants and the livelihoods of 150 employees, the chef and restaurateur created a line of frozen pizzas simply to keep her team working. That pizza became the foundation for Katie's, a CPG brand that has grown from roughly $2 million in revenue in 2023 to a business on pace to surpass $24 million in sales this year. The brand is also headed for more than 6,300 retail doors by year-end, including every Target and Sprouts nationwide, along with Whole Foods, Publix, Wegmans and other major retailers. That kind of growth hasn't come without some serious operational challenges. When Target awarded Katie's a national rollout, Lee suddenly had to figure out how to produce 400,000 pizzas in three months. Now, as the brand expands beyond pizza into new categories, she's building a new manufacturing facility while working to preserve the restaurant-level standards and culinary approach that set Katie's apart in the first place. Katie shares what she's had to learn the hard way about CPG, how she and her team navigated the brand's explosive growth, and why she's ultimately more motivated by the freedom to create, build and make an impact than by a big exit. Show notes: 0:20: Katie Lee, Founder & CEO, Katie's – Katie discusses her new book, Unemployable, which chronicles the unconventional path that took her from dropping out of high school at 15 and struggling with addiction to becoming a successful restaurateur and entrepreneur. She explains how she essentially brought the restaurant experience to the freezer aisle, using hand-stretched dough, wood-fired cooking and premium ingredients to create KATIE'S first line of pizzas. She talks about the brand's Walmart Golden Ticket and full-chain Target rollout, including the challenge of meeting the massive production demands that came with those opportunities. Lee also explains how her restaurant background gives KATIE'S an advantage in CPG: her team can develop products quickly, test them with thousands of restaurant customers and apply decades of culinary experience to ingredients, technique and hospitality. She believes consumers are increasingly looking for restaurant-quality food at home, but says the experience extends beyond the food itself to storytelling, presentation and the people and craft behind the product. Brands in this episode: Katie's

Does your life feel messy, uncertain, or behind right now—and you're wondering whether you're actually making any progress at all?Does your life feel messy —even though you're praying, working, believing, and doing everything you know to do?Maybe some things are working while others seem to be falling apart. Some prayers have been answered while others are still unanswered. You're grateful for how far you've come, but you can't stop wondering whether you're making enough progress.In this powerful motivational speech, Reginald D reveals the signs that you may actually be thriving even when life doesn't feel like it.Because messy doesn't mean miserable—and messy definitely doesn't mean you're failing.Sometimes personal growth, healing, self-improvement, rebuilding, starting over, and becoming the person God created you to be can look messy while you're going through it. Some of life's greatest transformations happen when everything looks the least put together. This motivational and inspirational episode will motivate you to redefine what progress really looks like. Reginald D explores protecting your peace, setting boundaries, saying no without guilt, letting go of comparison, choosing progress over perfection, starting over, practicing gratitude, trusting God's timing, finding hope, and recognizing the growth happening inside you that other people may never see.You'll discover why thriving isn't always about getting more. Sometimes thriving means reacting less. It's realizing that every argument doesn't deserve your energy, everybody doesn't deserve access to your emotions, and every battle isn't yours to fight. If you've been questioning your progress, comparing your timeline to other people's lives, feeling behind, struggling with perfectionism, or wondering what God is doing during this season, this inspirational and motivational speech is for you.Your life doesn't have to be perfect for you to be growing.You may not be falling apart.You may simply be under construction.• Learn how to recognize the overlooked signs of personal growth and self-improvement, including protecting your peace, setting boundaries, reacting differently, releasing what you've outgrown, and becoming comfortable with starting over.• Discover how to stop comparing your timeline to everybody else's, release the pressure of perfection, celebrate small victories, and choose progress over perfection—a theme that continues to appear prominently in current self-improvement podcast content. • Strengthen your faith and motivation by learning how to have peace before everything is fixed, trust God's timing when prayers haven't been answered, and keep believing that your current situation isn't your final destination. Reginald connects this message to Philippians 4 and Jeremiah 29:11 as reminders of peace, hope, and a future.  Press play now and let this motivational and inspirational message help you recognize how far you've already come, stop mistaking a messy season for failure, and find the faith and motivation to keep becoming the person God created you to be.Send us Fan MailSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd   TikTok: @realtalkregd  Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald  Website:  https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D  -  MerchandiseReal Talk With Reginald D is a faith-based globally ranked inspirational and motivational podcast designed to motivate, empower & transform lives through powerful motivational speeches, authentic conversations, and real-life inspirational stories. Each episode delivers motivational and inspirational coaching focused on self improvement, leadership, healing, resilience & purpose. Rooted in faith and motivation, this Christian-based platform blends practical growth strategies with biblical wisdom, helping listeners strengthen their mindset, deepen their faith, and walk boldly in their calling.  Check out Reginald D's powerful motivational speeches today!`

Welcome to Thriving in Midlife: The Women's Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40, your trusted space for women over 40 who want better health, more energy, balanced hormones, and practical wellness strategies that actually work.I'm your host, Kellie Lupsha, a high-performance health coach, and I'm excited to guide you on a journey toward greater vitality, energy, and well-being.If your energy feels depleted, you're constantly doing, or you find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no, this episode is for you.In this special episode, Kellie revisits the topic of personal energy and explains why rest is one of the most important keys to restoring and sustaining your energy. As we move from summer into fall, it's a perfect time to check in with yourself and ask: Where is my energy going?Your energy is valuable. Think of it as both a luxury and an expense. You only have so much, so becoming intentional about where, how, and with whom you spend it can make a powerful difference in how you feel and function.Kellie also shares a personal story about a day when she chose to listen to her body instead of filling her time with more things to do. From sleeping an extra hour and 45 minutes to leisurely drinking coffee, walking, spending time with her dogs, relaxing in her sauna, and intentionally preparing a nourishing meal, she experienced what it truly means to rest and recharge.Key Highlights➡️ Why rest is different from sleep and why your body needs intentional periods of doing nothing➡️ How society has conditioned women to associate busyness and productivity with success➡️ Why overcommitment can quickly deplete your energy and leave you burned out➡️ How every “yes” means saying “no” to something else➡️ Why indecision and decision fatigue quietly drain your mental bandwidth➡️ How emotional stress and physical stress both require energy from your bodyKey Takeaways“Energy as a luxury. Energy as an expense.”"Recovery is just as important as performance, if not more.”Reserve Your Spot Now - Master Your Metabolism Why Hormones, Peptides, Protein & Workouts Won't Deliver Results Until You Fix the Systems Underneath - Jon this free online masterclass for women over 40 and 50.My product recommendations My “Shop My” link: https://shopmy.us/shop/kellielupsha?tab=latest1️⃣ Take The Activated Woman Quiz: Why Do I Still Feel Off No Matter What I Try?Finally discover what's really going on. Take this personalized quiz to uncover the system driving your symptoms and the strategic shift your body needs to respond again.2️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN'S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB! Offering a 14-day trial for only $11A Functional Wellness and Coaching Membership designed just for women over 50. The Hub is a monthly membership and supportive community where we combine science-backed protocols, natural healing tools, and expert coaching to help you finally get real answers and real results.

Do you have an unconventional schedule and still want to train and race to your maximum potential? Do you struggle to fit in training with travel? Can you still prioritize nutrition while on the road? Coaches April Spilde and Julie McPhilomy join host Vanessa Ronksley to share how they balance training, racing, and their social life with their non-traditional work schedules. From April's service in the Air Force to Julie's life in the sky as a flight attendant, they have each made it work while training for multiple distances, including IRONMAN. Whether it's early mornings, late nights, or listening to your body and resting, April and Julie share their experiences and provide suggestions for successfully executing workouts. It comes down to planning ahead and if April and Julie can do it, so can you!

Don’t get left behind in the AI revolution. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/ Check Out UPX: https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/ In this powerful episode, Vince Menzione sits down with Rebecca Jones of Bridge Partners and Mark Yaphe, Head of Consulting Partners for AWS, to uncover how AI is fundamentally rewiring the partner ecosystem. They explore the urgent shift from 90% stalled AI pilots to a new era of rapid execution, warning against the trap of “shiny object” syndrome. By unpacking the necessity of a “builder mindset” and a product-focused approach, this discussion reveals exactly what top-performing companies are doing to collapse six-month development cycles into four weeks and secure their place in the 2026 market landscape. Key Takeaways The transition from on-prem to cloud and marketplace is now entirely focused on AI transformation. Top companies approach AI with a product mindset rather than running scattershot pilots. Empowering frontline teams with a “builder mindset” can collapse solution cycles from six months to four weeks. Partners must avoid the $260 billion AI “FOMO” trap by specializing in specific industries and workflows rather than trying to do everything. Evaluating the “highest and best use” of AI models like Claude is essential for managing token economics and ROI. Thriving through AI disruption requires cultivating a strong growth mindset and prioritizing human connection and critical thinking. If you're ready to lead through change, elevate your business, and achieve extraordinary outcomes through the power of partnership—this is your community. At Ultimate Partner® we want leaders like you to join us in the Ultimate Partner Experience – where transformation begins. Key Tags AI transformation, AWS partner ecosystem, hyperscaler alignment, builder mindset, product mindset implementation, Bridge Partners insights, GenAI solution cycles, AI token economics, Claude model utilization, GSI strategy, 2026 ecosystem shift, AI ROI measurement, agentic tools, workflow specialization. Transcript Rebecca Jones and Mark Yaphe AUDIO EPISODE [00:00:00] Rebecca Jones: You can either, um, think about being disrupted or being a disruptor. [00:00:07] Vince Menzione: You can feel it happening. The ecosystem is shifting beneath us the way hyperscalers are partnering, how AI is remaking the channel. And what it means to win in 2026. [00:00:18] Vince Menzione: Welcome to the Ultimate Partner Podcast. I’m Vince Menzi, own your host. [00:00:23] Vince Menzione: And each week I sit down with leaders at the intersection of [00:00:26] Vince Menzione: technology, partnerships and outcomes, the voices shaping how ecosystems actually work. We talk about what’s real, what’s changing, and what it takes to lead in this era where the partner channel isn’t just part of the strategy. It is the strategy because being in the room changes everything. [00:00:45] Vince Menzione: Let’s start. We have another incredible session today, right? So I get to invite another friend of, of ultimate partner who’s been around for a while and, uh, it’s just absolutely amazing. Rebecca has been in the studio, she’s been at, how many of events have you been with? Fourth, fourth one, and I’m gonna have you introduce Mark as well. [00:01:10] Vince Menzione: So come on, on stage. Rebecca. Rebecca Jones to many of you know. [00:01:14] Rebecca Jones: Thank you, sir. [00:01:15] Vince Menzione: Good to see you. Good to see you. And Mark, great, great to have you. I want to have you, Richard, we’ll have you, Rebecca’s gonna introduce you and then we want you to introduce yourself as well, sir. [00:01:23] Rebecca Jones: Wonderful. Well, [00:01:24] Vince Menzione: and another AWS exec. [00:01:26] Vince Menzione: I love this. Like, I know. Yeah, we’re finishing out the day Strong. [00:01:28] Rebecca Jones: Well, Vince, I have to say, you’ve got me, um, the last time we got together, it was the last session before happy hour. So I guess we’re closing. [00:01:36] Vince Menzione: Well, you know, we’re gonna close us [00:01:38] Rebecca Jones: out [00:01:38] Vince Menzione: really nicely. Know we, yeah. We’re serving Bloody Mary’s, by the way, while you’re guys are up here. [00:01:42] Vince Menzione: No. Good. [00:01:42] Rebecca Jones: So, um, we’re so excited to have Mark. Thank you, mark, for joining us here. Um, head of consulting partners for AWS and, uh. We’re gonna close this down, aren’t we? I love [00:01:54] Vince Menzione: it. I love it. Yes. I’m looking forward to it. [00:01:56] Rebecca Jones: Okay. [00:01:56] Vince Menzione: So Mark’s well, welcome. Good to have you. [00:01:58] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. Do you wanna take a seat? [00:02:00] Vince Menzione: Uh, yeah, [00:02:00] Rebecca Jones: please do. [00:02:01] Rebecca Jones: All right. [00:02:01] Vince Menzione: Please do. I’m morphing the pillows up, by the way. [00:02:05] Rebecca Jones: Oh, are you [00:02:05] Vince Menzione: by the way, for those of who don’t know, these got shipped from my house because we got Oh, I was wondering. It’s hard to find, but yeah. Yeah, they’re, we take them from event to event. It’s so funny to have them. But I wanna, well, thank you for both being here. [00:02:17] Rebecca Jones: Yes. [00:02:18] Vince Menzione: I think it’d probably be helpful for those who don’t know, bridge Of course. Maybe just spend a moment because I know you well. [00:02:23] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. [00:02:23] Vince Menzione: And we know the organization well, those of us. Those of us. [00:02:26] Rebecca Jones: But for me, uh, so let me talk to you a little bit about Bridge Partners and my role, um, the company has been around for almost two decades. [00:02:34] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. And so when you think about the transformation that’s happened within the tech industry. And our primary focus is the tech industry. Uh, and within that we focus on enterprise companies and we help them with product go to market and how they scale that through partners. Yeah. Uh, so that’s given us a really interesting and, uh, vantage point around the transformations from on-prem to cloud, cloud to marketplace and now marketplace and the transformation with ai. [00:03:04] Vince Menzione: I feel like you’re the McKenzie of the, of the partner business. Like I, [00:03:07] Rebecca Jones: I like that. [00:03:08] Vince Menzione: Can we get that? [00:03:09] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. [00:03:10] Vince Menzione: I’ll, I’ll, I’ll sign an agreement with you, but I really do, I feel like as we work together, bridge was always like the organization we bring in to help us. Solve the big issues. Yeah. Like that I think about your organization. [00:03:20] Vince Menzione: Yeah. And Mark, talk to me about Global Consulting services. Sure. So is it all GSIs? Is it, [00:03:24] Mark Yaphe: uh, so I head up, uh, global Consulting Partner Marketing. Okay. So I focus really on, on two key categories for the, the more sig larger, uh, GSIs. Uh, I’ve got a team that actually partners very closely with them. Nice. [00:03:36] Mark Yaphe: That helps them develop the right strategies, go to market approaches, nice to unlock the opportunity. And then for the full consulting community, I look at those mechanisms. Go to market approach is leveraging marketplace to help our whole consulting community become successful with AWS. [00:03:51] Vince Menzione: And we’ve got GSIs in the room here, which is kind of cool actually. [00:03:53] Vince Menzione: Yeah. Um, where do we wanna start? Let’s, let’s, [00:03:57] Rebecca Jones: well, yeah, we’ve got a good list of questions to go through. How’s everybody feeling? We’re we’re good? We’re awake. One more session, everyone. Alright. Okay. [00:04:09] Vince Menzione: So Rebecca, uh, across the organizations you work with. What are you seeing from the highest ’cause? I, I say you’re like the McKinsey. [00:04:16] Vince Menzione: What are you seeing from the highest performing companies? Yeah, that they do differently. When it comes to turning your go-to market strategy into outcomes? [00:04:23] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. Um, I will say the most important thing that we’re seeing from companies is they’re asking different questions, fundamentally different questions when it comes to ai. [00:04:34] Rebecca Jones: Interesting. [00:04:34] Vince Menzione: What do you mean by that? [00:04:35] Rebecca Jones: Well, we, we talked a lot this morning about there’s never been higher access, and I’ll say general adoption for tools and technology. There was a great stat this morning. Uh, I think Jay shared that, uh, from MIT. [00:04:50] Vince Menzione: We keep looking there as if he’s still [00:04:51] Rebecca Jones: sitting there. [00:04:51] Rebecca Jones: Yeah, I’m looking. Where was Jay? He, he was all over the place. Um, there was a great stat from MIT that there was, you know, if you looked at last year, 90% of pilots. Were stuck and they weren’t going anywhere. And now that’s dropped down to 70%. So there’s movement and transformation. And so when I think about that, and when I go back to the types of questions leaders are asking, um, that are really moving ahead, they’re looking at operating systems differently and they’re looking at, um. [00:05:25] Rebecca Jones: They’re asking the questions on where should I apply AI within those work streams, um, and within those operating systems, and the way in which they’re approaching that is with a product mindset. So that is fundamentally different than just the scattershot of let’s just do pilots everywhere. [00:05:44] Vince Menzione: Yeah. You’ve talked about product, uh, mindset with me as well. [00:05:48] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. [00:05:48] Vince Menzione: And I think we were gonna talk about builder mindset as well, mark, that that is a kind of a different point of view. When you think about moving from strategy to execution, how does that mindset show up inside teams and organizations? [00:06:00] Mark Yaphe: No, absolutely. Yeah. You know, the notion of the builder mindset is about, uh, taking the notion of innovation and pushing it out to the edge. [00:06:07] Mark Yaphe: Of the organization, um, the greatest ideas for innovation, the greatest things that will help you scale. They’re in the minds of your customers and the people that can best understand them and best address ’em. They’re your teams. Yeah. Your, your customer teams or your technical teams, but unlocking it. You, you want these teams to do more than just have the conversations and understand needs. [00:06:28] Mark Yaphe: You want them to be tooled and equipped to build. Yeah. So the ones that are right in front of the customers. In that moment of need where they say, I’ve got these offerings and these motions, and it gets me this far, but if I could only do a little bit more, I could delight them. I could really power this up. [00:06:45] Mark Yaphe: And so you wanna unlock that. You want to give them the tools to build, to build the POC to address specific, uh, options in the meeting. And then when they’re showing some success, show the rest of the organization how they can scale that. [00:06:58] Vince Menzione: How do you think about, because I think about big GSIs. Having huge organizations like Accenture has half a million people, and then you have customer teams that may not, are, may not be as fluent in the technology side of things. [00:07:13] Vince Menzione: Like how do you make sure that’s getting from the customer all the way to the right people in the organization and driving that loaded question. I know. [00:07:20] Mark Yaphe: No, I, I, um, you, you, you want to think about how that process works. Yeah. And there are parts of the organization. That define how do we get go to market offers in motions out to the field. [00:07:34] Mark Yaphe: Um, and they look at the whole thing and they say, well, how effective are we and how quickly can we cycle through? Yes. These activities. There’s one partner I worked with, um, they looked at this and they measure the cycle time. How long does it take me to get from pushing on an offer? Working with customers, getting feedback, and then creating new updates. [00:07:53] Mark Yaphe: A long, long time ago, like two years ago, this would take, it was a hundred [00:07:57] Vince Menzione: years ago in AI terms. [00:07:59] Mark Yaphe: Well, that’s basically it. This took about five to six months. They get about two revs a year. Now. They literally implemented a geni solution that number one uses geni to push it out to the teams, makes it bespoke on an engagement by engagement basis. [00:08:14] Mark Yaphe: It makes it relevant for their industries and their use cases. And that same tool is the feedback mechanism. So in real time it’s providing feedback. So they’ve collapsed six month cycle times to four weeks. And the punchline here is we talked about builder teams. The people that figured out they needed the solution, built the solution, and piloted the solutions were the builder teams. [00:08:36] Mark Yaphe: They were the people working with the customers. [00:08:38] Vince Menzione: I love it. Yeah, I love it. Anything to add to that? Rebecca, I know you work again, being the McKinsey of the, of the partner world. [00:08:46] Rebecca Jones: Well, I’ll, I [00:08:47] Mark Yaphe: It’s gonna stick, [00:08:47] Rebecca Jones: stick. It’s [00:08:48] Vince Menzione: gonna [00:08:49] Rebecca Jones: stick. You say it three times, that’s stick. No, I, you know, mark just hit on some really important things with the customer mind. [00:08:57] Rebecca Jones: You’re really looking at what outcomes are you trying to drive for those customers and that builder mindset, you, you’re going to hear a lot about that because companies need, as you transform, you really need to be thinking differently. And transformation takes quite a while. And while there is massive opportunity and you see the, the quickness you have to have that long-term vision and then be able to work backwards from that. [00:09:21] Rebecca Jones: And so I couldn’t agree more with the, the focus on customer outcomes. [00:09:26] Vince Menzione: So we’re in a very interesting, I’ll call it, almost a seminal point, although that’s overused in terms of where we are with AI today, right? I you mentioned like two years, feels like 10 years. Yeah. Ago, right? I mean, we’ve seen such transformation happening, but it also doesn’t feel like organizations are keeping, like, I, I feel like small SMBs actually are further ahead because they, they have to be agile, but the bigger organizations are still trying to figure some things out, right? [00:09:53] Vince Menzione: So. What needs to change around organizations, culture management processes? Like how do we bring, how do we bring everyone along on this journey? [00:10:04] Mark Yaphe: There’s a lot that needs to happen. Um, [00:10:07] Vince Menzione: yeah. [00:10:08] Mark Yaphe: One thing that struck, there’s a lot of things I, I wanted to anchor on. One that Yeah, please. It could be a relevant conversation. [00:10:13] Mark Yaphe: Both, um, as part of your, uh, partner organizations delivering outcomes to customers. And, um, it’s about focusing on the business outcomes. It can be very easy, uh, to talk about the technology and the services, but day to day, the sales organization is going into solve customer problems. They’re meeting line of business leaders in specific industries who have very specific business problems to tackle. [00:10:42] Mark Yaphe: And I think one thing that organizations can do is impress upon them that it’s critical to understand. What are the business problems that we solve for our customers that we’re serving? What are those use cases? What are the drivers for it? In the role that I’m doing in an organization, how does that move the needle? [00:10:58] Guest: Yeah. [00:10:58] Mark Yaphe: For the business outcomes, it’s, it’s not dissimilar to other things, and perhaps it’s a little bit of a pivot, but always thinking about business outcomes, I think is, um, a little bit of a change that needs to be instilled within [00:11:10] Vince Menzione: what, what are the best doing better, and where are you seeing the gaps? [00:11:16] Mark Yaphe: Couple of areas, uh, one area, um, nobody knows everything. Yeah. Nobody’s got all the knowledge. [00:11:23] Vince Menzione: Right. [00:11:23] Mark Yaphe: And so rely on your ecosystem of partners and stakeholders. Yeah. Recognize you’ll only have so much information, um, and reach out, whether it’s to your technology partners, your business partners, your hyperscalers AWS to find out what am I missing. [00:11:38] Guest: Yeah. [00:11:38] Mark Yaphe: Um, again, many years, you know, a hundred years ago, two years, two years ago, um. We’d have these conversations about, well, what use cases are you seeing and what business problems are you solving? But, but those would be in scheduled meetings quarterly. Now there are agenda items on weekly standards. [00:11:55] Mark Yaphe: They’re happening every single week. What are you seeing? What are you seeing? And further, I’ve seen some gen AI and agent solutions that actually automate how that information flows to, to make it, to accelerate. [00:12:06] Vince Menzione: Yeah, it’s, it’s absolutely amazing. Yeah. Anything on, I mean, certainly you’ve got a perspective ’cause you’re working with these organizations. [00:12:13] Rebecca Jones: I have a couple thoughts on this specifically for the partner organizations and the partner companies here. I can understand there’s a lot of, you know, we looked at a stat earlier about the AI partner opportunity and it was. $260 billion somewhere in that bracket. And that can create maybe some fomo, you know, maybe, uh, let’s go after everything in this area. [00:12:37] Rebecca Jones: Yes. And not pick and choose [00:12:39] Mark Yaphe: a [00:12:39] Rebecca Jones: shiny object. Shiny object and not prioritize. And it’s actually the opposite. It’s really understanding where your strengths are in the market. Um, who’s in your partner ecosystem? What are you bringing to market? Are you, uh, a tech company that are looking to break? Bridge and bring out services or your services company, and now that can build product. [00:13:01] Rebecca Jones: But really understanding your opportunity. What industry do you play, what specialization do you have? And go really deep and then know how to augment your partners and the ecosystem around you to make you stronger and better for the customer. So with that market opportunity, which is. Tremendous, how do you focus and prioritize? [00:13:21] Rebecca Jones: And that’s where I have observed partners. Oh, I’m a little bit here, a little bit there, a little bit here. And, and, uh, I would be curious, I mean, that’s probably pretty hard for you if a partner shows up and they’re a little bit of everything. [00:13:34] Mark Yaphe: Well, I, I resonated with a point that you made before. Yeah. I, I’ve spent, um, half my time at AWS on the consulting side working with enterprise customers, the us half the partners. [00:13:43] Mark Yaphe: It’s critical that partners understand what’s unique about them. [00:13:45] Exactly. [00:13:46] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. [00:13:47] Mark Yaphe: You it. I mean, everybody here, they’re looking at cloud migrations and modernizations and agentic, but that’s kind of part of the noise. You’ve gotta know what uniquely you do in an organization to deliver value. Are you developing supply chain for transportation companies or drug acceleration pipelines for. [00:14:06] Mark Yaphe: Pharmaceuticals. Yeah. Starting with that anchoring on your differences, I think is, is really important. [00:14:11] Vince Menzione: When I first started in the partner world, that was one of the biggest challenges and dilemmas, and I’m sure you still see it today, where I do all things. You know the partner that does the big SI that does everything, they have all the certifications. [00:14:24] Vince Menzione: I have 10,000 people trained on every technology certification, right. And then like, well what do you do? Like, and they can’t clarify. Right. Have that conversation. [00:14:33] Mark Yaphe: And then how do people, customers, [00:14:35] Vince Menzione: yeah. [00:14:35] Mark Yaphe: Or sales organizations choose you and why. [00:14:38] Vince Menzione: Yes, exactly. Exactly. So how do you get them to show up in that way? [00:14:43] Vince Menzione: Like especially if they’re like, how do you coach them through that? ’cause it feels like it’s still exists, right? This like mentality or this mindset. I can do all things, especially with the shiny objects that we’re facing today. [00:14:55] Rebecca Jones: Mm-hmm. [00:14:55] Vince Menzione: And I feel like we’re almost, I, I almost feel like we’re at a point right now where we were getting clearer and we’ve had so many shiny objects, even just in the last few months. [00:15:03] Vince Menzione: Like you were talking about how like months feels like ears, uh, you know, I’ll, I’ll use the Claude example here. Yeah. ’cause we, a lot of us pivoted and shifted and like, what do I do now as a partner in the room? Again, I think you, you mentioned the solving for business outcomes for client outcomes as opposed to chasing the next shiny object. [00:15:24] Vince Menzione: Like how do you get, how do you coach them on that? [00:15:27] Mark Yaphe: It’s always on the agenda. It’s, it’s day one conversations. Yeah. Who are you? What’s unique about you? How do you deliver value? Which customers do you focus on and with? Which use cases, and if it is a jack of all trades. Then my team, my and my team will help ’em. [00:15:42] Mark Yaphe: We know that down to specific areas of focus. [00:15:44] Vince Menzione: Yeah. So how do partners need to evolve their capabilities? Like how do they, I mean, how do they actually hone in on this? Like, you know, okay, I can state one thing, but how do I hone in on my capabilities, offerings and teams to stay relevant during this time? [00:15:59] Mark Yaphe: Um, what I’m coaching them on right now? Yeah. That’s what I is, uh, use the technology internally. The agentic tools and the gen AI tools are. I’ve been at this for a while, and the tools that exist right now dramatically expand your capability and capacity. So the thing I coach ’em is embed them in your organization. [00:16:18] Mark Yaphe: Yeah. Mm-hmm. Tackle those key things organizationally. You need to change and leverage these tools to help you accelerate. [00:16:23] Vince Menzione: And they’ll help you solve, they’ll help you solve for absolutely any of them. Right. It’s like, it’s like hiring a consulting organization to come in and solve for that. [00:16:29] Mark Yaphe: Yeah. [00:16:29] Vince Menzione: Yeah. How are you thinking through this? [00:16:31] Rebecca Jones: Well, uh, there’s a couple things I’m thinking about. Um, if you start to. I’ll stay with the customer for just a minute because you’re talking about Claude and just the dramatic improvement. [00:16:45] Guest: Yeah, [00:16:46] Rebecca Jones: that’s there. Just with Claude, uh, we start to think about highest and best use of the model because, uh, we had another talk earlier about the economic conditions and the. [00:16:58] Rebecca Jones: And so now we’re asking partners like, right, [00:17:01] Vince Menzione: the tokens. [00:17:01] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. Yep. How do you specialize and be focused by industry, by workflow, by use cases, you’re gonna start to look at what is the ROI of that investment? Is this a good enough? Look at the models, look at how you’re using that, and you’re having a token conversation because the economics might not be there. [00:17:21] Rebecca Jones: And so as you’re a business and a customer looking to transform their organization. They’re going to look across the business and figure out what are the highest and best use cases that should get that focus. And as a partner, if you wanna be in that conversation and really helping that company or that. [00:17:40] Rebecca Jones: Customer transform from where they are. It’s not only industry specialization, but it’s functional and workflow and really helping them understand what they should be using in that particular use case. So specialization is king or queen and that, um, scenario, and that’s where, you know, you ask partners today to specialize because there’s a whole economic conversation coming behind that, around how do you think about the models as that new one shows up? [00:18:09] Vince Menzione: Let’s shift from the technical side to the human side. [00:18:12] Rebecca Jones: Yeah. [00:18:13] Vince Menzione: Super important, right? I mean, we were having this conversation internally, like everybody’s saying, you know, jobs are going away, jobs are going away. I think I, I believe more jobs are gonna happen, but we’ve gotta get humans aligned properly to what their new roles will be. [00:18:29] Vince Menzione: Comments on this one? [00:18:31] Mark Yaphe: I think this is like a classic organizational transformation Yeah. Question. Mm-hmm. Where the 70, 80% of the problems are people process change. Um, I, I think there are these three areas that organizations need to focus on, and I’m gonna sound a little bit repetitive, but one, it’s okay. [00:18:46] Mark Yaphe: It’s, uh, the role of the team members have gotta be focused on outcomes, especially when things are moving quickly and there’s ambiguity. The one way that you can anchor on moving in the right direction is how do I let my customer, so one is outcomes. The second one is the builder mindset. Move from, I’m presenting, I’m hearing, but I’m gonna build things. [00:19:05] Vince Menzione: Yeah. [00:19:05] Mark Yaphe: And the last one is, uh, inspiring your team, making them competent and confident to navigate ambiguity because that is the premise upon which everybody’s operating. So those three, [00:19:17] Vince Menzione: Rebecca, what capabilities. Would be embodied in, in that organization that Mark describes. [00:19:23] Rebecca Jones: Yeah, I think that the growth mindset, you know, if you can package that around, you can either, um, think about being disrupted or being a disruptor. [00:19:34] Rebecca Jones: And if you have a growth mindset around the opportunity that’s ahead, it’s a whole different perspective of the challenges before you. I love that. And so when I think about what. Capabilities. You know, it’s the critical thinking and the judgment, human connection. We’re all here for a reason. Yes. Right? [00:19:50] Rebecca Jones: Yes, yes. And so as a leader, um, really helping set that tone and letting them see the art of the possible, um, around that vision. But it’s really, if I boiled it down to one thing, it’s having a growth mindset to the opportunity ahead. [00:20:05] Vince Menzione: Well, I wanna open it up. We have about five minutes left. Yeah. And this has been so insightful, but I. [00:20:11] Vince Menzione: I mean, I feel the energy. There’s gotta be some questions out here too. ’cause this, we have two incredible experts up here talking. I mean, and this is such an impactful conversation today. So John’s got a mic and uh, I think we’ve got some questions coming. [00:20:32] Vince Menzione: Yeah, [00:20:33] Rebecca Jones: this’s [00:20:33] Vince Menzione: a long way [00:20:33] Rebecca Jones: around. [00:20:34] Vince Menzione: Took a [00:20:34] Guest: thanks, long David Younger with. Thank you. That was great, great discussion. So, uh, you, you brought up a key statistic, uh, which is the MIT data and around the, the 90, I think it was 95%. Of, uh, businesses, uh, are not in production. And, and actually they, they went further to say that 95% of businesses. [00:20:56] Guest: Uh, we’re achieving zero ROI. And, and that was about a year ago, right? And now, and now you said the number, I think the number was quoted earlier today too, is, is shifting to about 70% of those, uh, projects in production. I’m curious to, to know as you, and I think you nailed it too, when you talk about product, right, have a product mindset or business mindset, right? [00:21:16] Guest: Not just how can I save money, but how can I actually generate revenue, whether it’s saving money or generating revenue. Where would you say. Uh, what, what percentage of companies you talk to are actually achieving real ROI would you say? [00:21:31] Rebecca Jones: Yeah, that’s a, that’s a great question. Really. Great. So I’ll go back and explain a little bit more about what I mean by product mindset. [00:21:39] Rebecca Jones: So a lot of companies did get stuck or there were just, uh, a. Large amount of pilots happening in the organization. And that’s not a bad thing. ’cause you think about, that’s a builder mindset, go and test and trial. But when you’re starting to look at true business transformation, you really need to think about where that, um, high value use case is. [00:22:00] Rebecca Jones: So a. The product mindset I’m talking about is taking a long-term view of the outcomes you’re trying to achieve and how are you going to measure those? And then look at that workflow, that function, and if you’re an expert in that function, whether that be a sales process or a marketing process, you know what KPIs your business is trying to drive today, and you start to unpack that. [00:22:24] Rebecca Jones: And so we’ve seen and what. Um, the most, uh, accelerated motion is knowing the KPIs and the measures you’re trying to achieve and then working towards that. And from there you can build, right? And you start to think and you have an ecosystem approach to that workflow or work stream. So we have seen, um, everybody wants cost on the system. [00:22:46] Rebecca Jones: Um, we have seen dramatic cost reduction in areas we’ve seen, you know. Two to three times, um, faster time to market. Um, there’s multiple things that we’ve seen as, uh, leaders really start to unpack that, understand what they’re trying to accomplish in the business, and I’m happy to go into greater detail. [00:23:06] Rebecca Jones: I know we have just a couple minutes left, but that’s just the product mindset up. How do you get started and how do you look at that long-term opportunity? [00:23:15] Vince Menzione: Really great answer. Mark, do you wanna add that? [00:23:17] Mark Yaphe: I think if you look at all use cases. Maybe 30% perform. But if you look at this across enterprise, I think each enterprise is finding very specific use cases where they’re driving ROI and and um, and so I think it’s about picking your spots, knowing who you are, identifying the top priority ones, not worrying about the broad enterprise transformation. [00:23:38] Mark Yaphe: Find those areas where you can drive value a little bit. Yeah, [00:23:41] Vince Menzione: that’s great that that’s almost a mic drop moment in my opinion. Yeah. That’s really great. Any other questions? I we’re holding every, oh, we got one in the back. I was gonna say I’m holding people up from happy hour. Yeah, [00:23:53] Rebecca Jones: just, we’ll just bring the cocktails in here [00:23:56] Vince Menzione: pretty soon. [00:23:57] Guest: Uh, Jeremy with Integral, um, um, a money question, something comparable. Uh, activator portfolio, the programs for founder firms that are trying to really get off the ground with new ideas. And there’s some comparable programs, I think with different providers. How much of that is a strategy, and I don’t wanna put you on the spot if activating portfolio aren’t the things you’re covering, but, but that money investment for startups that are trying to grow and really focus on AWS uh, the thousand dollars is the founder version that gets us in and then a hundred thousand dollars. [00:24:26] Guest: It’s a bit difficult to get into. And then there’s bigger ones after that if we attend the schools and all these things. But I’m thinking about as we all are trying to grow and really focus in AWS, which a lot of folks really wanna do with Bedrock and all the things that are kind of cool going on, it’s just. [00:24:40] Guest: Great AI focused conversation, but how is that playing into attracting more of the MSPs that are, that are trying to grow and more of the startups to really funding this idea of, of startup mentality. Hopefully that’s not too off topic, but your, your fair game [00:24:57] Mark Yaphe: was, was the question, how does funding. [00:25:01] Mark Yaphe: Attract startups in specific categories, process. [00:25:04] Guest: I think it’s, it’s about if there’s, uh, the other hyperscalers also have programs comparable. So Microsoft’s program is, uh, 150 grand to to, to build out the founder kind of, and it’s fairly easy to get into. Aw. WS is a bit harder to get into, but is that going to change as far as using that as a, as a key strategy for incubating more and more ideas to accelerate the velocity of everything you guys were talking about? [00:25:25] Mark Yaphe: I’m really not the right person. Definitely outta my wheelhouse on that. No problem. [00:25:31] Guest: Yeah. [00:25:37] Vince Menzione: And we’re about seven seconds away from uh, happy hour. [00:25:41] Rebecca Jones: I know, [00:25:41] Vince Menzione: I know. This was fantastic. I know. It was so great. [00:25:44] Rebecca Jones: Yes. [00:25:45] Vince Menzione: And I think the McKenzie thing is gonna stick. I think it is, it is. [00:25:48] Rebecca Jones: Now, mark, I’m gonna make [00:25:49] Vince Menzione: sure it does. And Mark, it was great to have you up on stage with us today. So, so great to have AWS supporting us and sponsoring the event with us and, uh, and having just this broad audience of people just so interested in. [00:26:02] Vince Menzione: Being in the room and and learning from each of you. So thank you so much today. Thank you. Appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you. [00:26:09] Mark Yaphe: Thanks for listening to The Ultimate Partner [00:26:11] Vince Menzione: Podcast. If today’s conversation resonated, share it with a partner leader in your network. Subscribe where you listen, and head over to the ultimate partner.com. [00:26:22] Vince Menzione: For show notes related content and the resources for this episode. And if you haven’t already, now’s the time to register for the Ultimate Partner Live Event in Reston, Virginia, October 26th through October 28th. Until next time, keep showing up in the rooms that matter because being in the room changes everything.

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Featuring: Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.Edited by: Tim NicholsonWe are kicking off a brand-new study on Genesis chapters 1 through 11! In this foundation-setting episode, we dive deep into the ultimate origin story to answer the most fundamental question of human existence: Who is God? We unpack the beauty, the chaos, and the radical truths found in the opening pages of Scripture, challenging both modern secular culture and traditional mindsets.In this kickoff discussion, we explore the deep desire to create and what it reveals about God's character. We dive straight into Genesis chapter 1, unpacking the power of God speaking light into darkness, establishing divine order, and intimately forming the universe. We shift our perspective to realize that we live in creation—an intentional masterpiece, not a cosmic accident. Together, we take a sharp look at the secular origins narrative where nothing exploded and we call that science, exposing the logical leaps of modern materialist theories. We also unpack the cultural trap of romantic slavery, examining how modern ideas masquerade as freedom while binding our hearts away from God. Finally, the episode closes with a fascinating, AI-generated, word-for-word translation of Genesis 1 written entirely from an atheist perspective.Subscribe, follow and share Thriving in the Word on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode of this Genesis Bible study. If you are looking for a deeper theological understanding of the creation story, christian apologetics vs. secular science, or simply want to know how to study Genesis from a biblical worldview, this series is for you. Don't forget to leave a review, share this episode with a friend, and join the conversation as we thrive together in God's Word!Grab your Bible, pull up a seat, and join our table as we slow down to study scripture book by book, verse by verse. Discover how God patiently calls, equips, and transforms even the most reluctant servants for His glory.More Info: ⁠⁠https://www.thrive.church⁠⁠ Give: ⁠⁠https://www.thrive.church/give/⁠⁠ Need prayer? ⁠⁠prayer@thrive.church⁠⁠This is a presentation of Thrive.Church. © All Rights Reserved.

What does it take to thrive in all areas of our lives? Listen in as Jody shares her learnings on thriving mentally, emotionally and physically. Lots of priceless insights to help you thrive...https://www.bridgealife.com/https://www.facebook.com/BridgeALife1/https://www.instagram.com/bridge.a.life/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jody-jester-91b744bb/ Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.

Pre-Order Sam's New Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593978897/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3I4LOBQ02YIGW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.k5eCApJdjwVfn7hSelWi5VdRMlVrzKa4zf68ficcjcg.tZZOiI0nB0n3kkWiGAbidMQy5yUS_MkvmEIaXp-LXjo&dib_tag=se&keywords=sam+tallent+brut&qid=1769522903&sprefix=sam+tallent+,aps,181&sr=8-1&dplnkId=90401c83-a6a0-4ad4-999e-ece570a5d320&nodl=1     SEE THE BOYS LIVE - https://www.samtallent.com/     Sponsors: DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sports app now. New customers sign up with code CHUBBY & spend $5 to get $200 in rewards within 21 @ https://www.draftkings.com/mobileapps     IndaCloud - If you're 21 or older, get 30% OFF your first order (plus free gifts and FREE shipping on qualifying orders) @ IndaCloud with code CHUBBY at https://inda.shop/CHUBBY #indacloudpod     ZocDoc - Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/CHUBBY #sponsored     PATREON EPISODES: https://www.Patreon.com/chubbybehemoth     This week Sam and Lund are joined by AJ Grill in Milwaukee. Sam will get a Casey's Taco pizza in heaven, tells the guys about a role playing exercise he did once, and hated animal segments on talkshows as a kid. Nathan teaches the boys a new word for death pact, is reminded of the time he was part of a human shield, and suspects Sam's art teacher was a diddler.     00:00 Gone And Forgotten 01:53 I Do It All The Time 03:52 They Are Dropping 06:08 Never Saw It Hard 08:48 Trying To Hit 15k 11:46 They're Thriving 14:13 Shoulders Some Of The Blame 16:43 The Other Two Times We Met 18:59 Crossed Out 21:51 A Reason To Live 24:42 Turtle Soldiers 26:23 Update On Hanna 27:48 One Of The First Times 29:30 That's Why I Smell This Way 32:25 Making The Appointment Sucks 34:38 What Are You Checking 37:29 Three Feet Deep 39:28 Don't Turn Your Back 42:13 Ann Getty Stuff 44:00 Perfect Fall Days 45:55 So Glad 49:24 Gangsters Showed Up 51:52 Some Close Calls 53:15 Big Man     Nathan Lund and Sam Tallent are Chubby Behemoth

MY YOUTUBE GOT THIS EPISODE 24 HOURS EARLY! The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives are BACK for season FIVE, and BOY are we off to the races! Taylor Frankie Paul got engaged on the Bachelorette and immediately cheated with Dakota WHILE ADMITTING to be in love with guitar hero BEN from TikTok! Layla and Miranda are wondering if they're still at odds with Taylor, Chase's arrest is making waves throughout Utah, Whitney is THRIVING in abundance, and so much more. And that's just EPISODE ONE!! DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN NOW! Watch the video version of this episode ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠! SPONSORED BY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUINCE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Make your bed your favorite place to be this season with Quince! Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/KEN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. *** HEY! Some of you have asked how you can show your appreciation for all the content provided by your mama's favorite Black geek. How about you buy me a beer/coffee?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ***   New episodes of “I Ken Not with Kendrick Tucker” are released weekly!   DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW! I LOVE 5 STARS! EMAIL ME AT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IKENNOTPODCAST@GMAIL.COM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW ME ON THREADS!⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Marcus Duffy shares his journey from Ireland to the U.S. Air Force to a civilian practice in Flagler Beach, FL.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for the transcript. Dr. Angela Kingdon is the host of The Autistic Culture Podcast.  Angela joins Philip to talk about how the Autistic Culture thrives by bottom up processing, justice sensitivity and themany contributions Autistic individuals have made in history, and how many are contributing to our society today.

Send us Fan MailWhat if there was a different definition of success? One related with being, more than doing?In this episode you'll learn why titles and financial success alone don't necessarily create a fulfilling life and why focusing on being a better person is the main drive for thriving.  My guest, Rand Selig, is an accomplished entrepreneur, lifelong investment banker, author, and public speaker who has spent more than four decades navigating the world of global finance. He holds an MBA from Stanford, with undergraduate degrees in mathematics and psychology. After navigating his own life challenges, his realizations led him to write his award-winning book, Thriving! How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life, where he explores how we can take ownership of our lives, embrace positive change, and create greater alignment with our deepest values.Although our books speak to different stages of life, the philosophy behind Thriving! resonates deeply with the message of my own book, Living Your Best Life in College – the idea that we have a role in consciously creating a fulfilling life by the choices we make every day.So, let's dive in! Shall we?CONNECT TO RAND: Website: https://www.Randselig.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please FOLLOW, RATE, REVIEW & SHARE!! Rates and reviews help the message get to more people! Thanks!Good is What Makes You Feel Well is Mamma Terra's PodcastCONNECT WITH MAMMA TERRA HEALTH COACHING:Instagram: @mammaterrahcSchedule a FREE Discovery call Sign up for my free weekly newsletter: HEREBuy my book Living Your Best Life in CollegeTake the 2-minute Wellness QuizIntro Music "Levitar" credits to Ricardo Ulpiano, Thiago Peixoto, Marcelo Luciano Menino, and Anderson Rodrigo de Oliveira.Podcast art credits to Caroline Kohls Thanks for tuning in!

Life is good...like REALLY good. In fact, it’s LIT. You’re “blessed and highly favored.” To the casual observer, everything on the outside appears to be wonderful. But on the inside...you feel empty. Lady, is this you? If so, you may be experiencing depression. What we know for sure is that ALL of us will experience symptoms of depression related to many normal life events like a relationship breakup, grief over a loss, or other stressors. For most of us, the feelings of sadness last for a few days at most. For others, if the symptoms last more than a two weeks we may be experiencing a major depressive episode. In today's throwback episode, Terri and Dom discuss what depression looks like; what are some causes; and why we need to reduce the stigma so that we can take care of ourselves. Terri shares with us pieces of her journey with depression and Dom addresses the uncomfortable topic of suicide. Some Common Signs and Symptoms of Depression: Sadness Anger Loss of interest or pleasure Changes in sleep, weight, appetite Quote of the Day: “I don’t think people understand how stressful it is to explain what’s going on in your head when you don’t even understand it yourself”- Anonymous Takeaways: Take 5 minutes a day to pour into yourself (meditation, walking, talking with your support system) Check on your friends- especially the strong ones Mood Tracker app If you or someone you know ever has thoughts of suicide please contact National Suicide Prevention Hotline Resources: Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: herspacepodcast.com Email: herspacepodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Triathletes come to the sport from all kinds of backgrounds. Some discover it from scratch, while others bring years of experience in another discipline. For Coach Chris Navin, that foundation was cycling. In this episode, Chris shares how he found triathlon and how his background as a cyclist shaped his journey across all three disciplines. He breaks down the advantages and challenges that come with a cycling background, including how those strengths translated to swimming and running and where he had to adapt. Whether you're a lifelong cyclist or completely new to the sport, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you balance swimming, cycling, and running and prepare for your next race.

Today, we're diving into the world of thriving with Dr. Lee Baucom, the man behind the Thrive 15 Strategies to Building a Thriving Life. With over three decades of experience helping folks break free from just surviving to genuinely thriving, he's got the goods on building meaningful relationships and finding purpose. We're talking real talk about what it means to create a life filled with resilience and fulfillment, not just a checklist of accomplishments. Dr. Lee shares some golden nuggets on how to cultivate that thriving mindset, emphasizing that it's all about connection and intentional growth. If you've ever felt stuck in the grind, this episode is your ticket to a fresh perspective on life—so grab your favorite beverage and settle in for some enlightening banter!Dr. Lee Baucom, who cheekily calls himself the world's first "thriveologist," gives us a no-nonsense, warm-hearted masterclass on what it actually means to thrive—versus the treadmill of chasing hollow success. You get straight talk about how happiness is often a byproduct, not the target: I push us to aim for meaning, connection, and clear principles instead of hunting the next dopamine hit. We hear the neat little reframes that stick—fear as an "importance indicator" instead of just an alarm, and forgiveness as the invisible anchor that either frees you or keeps you hostage. I even confess my own history (magician kid turned therapist—because yeah, that taught me way more about people than half my grad classes) and how those early lessons shaped my thinking. Beyond philosophy, Lee lays out practical scaffolding: be a team with your partner, nurture the connection, and treat thriving like a skillset you can learn. He explains Snyder's three-part hope formula (know where you're headed, be willing to get there, and use a roadmap) and compares it to GPS—pick the beach, tell the device, and then actually drive. You'll walk away with sharp phrases you can use immediately—"be a we," "curiosity beat empathy"—and an invitation to stop settling. If you want a blend of humor, humility, and real tools for life and relationships, I think you'll like this one.Takeaways:Dr. Baucom emphasizes the importance of maintaining a team mindset in relationships, where both partners support each other like a well-oiled pickleball duo, ensuring they thrive together rather than letting their connection fester in discontent.The conversation highlights that thriving in life is not just about chasing happiness; it's about cultivating meaningful relationships and finding purpose, which ultimately leads to happiness naturally following.Forgiveness is a crucial principle for thriving, but many struggle with it because they see it as an obligation rather than an opportunity for personal liberation from past hurts.Dr. Baucom's unique take on thriving includes the idea that fear can be a valuable indicator of what matters to us, transforming it from a paralyzing force into a guiding light for personal growth.We learn that thriving requires clarity about our goals and a willingness to travel the road less taken, which often means embracing challenges rather than avoiding them for comfort.The episode serves as a reminder that our relationships mirror our individual journeys of growth; when we focus on our own thriving, we build stronger connections with those around us.Links referenced in this episode:savethemarriage.comthriveology.com

The wedding industry loves the word “balance,” but nobody tells you what it looks like when a wedding weekend collides with a school event, your partner works overnights, and your body is running on fumes. We're sitting down with Nikki Rogers, a 23-year wedding planning pro and owner of The Serendipity Collective, to talk about what “all in” really means when you're building a wedding planning business and raising a family at the same time. Nikki shares her path from high-end hotels and clubs into more personal, non-traditional venues, and why that shift changed the client experience she wanted to deliver. We also get into the leap of starting her own company for flexibility, the reality of being gone on weekends, and how mom guilt shows up when you're committed to your couples and your kids. If you've ever felt like you're failing because you can't be in two places at once, this conversation puts words to that pressure and offers a healthier frame. We also dig into the practical side of sustainability: staying relevant through wedding planner certification and ongoing training, setting business hours that flex with summer break, and communicating boundaries without apology. Nikki gets especially real about planning while pregnant, bringing in extra support, and turning down bookings she can't serve well, not as a loss, but as responsible leadership. If you're a wedding planner, wedding coordinator, or creative business owner trying to build a life that works, hit play, share this with a friend who needs it, and subscribe for more honest conversations. After you listen, leave a review and tell us: what boundary would make your business feel lighter?www.cwpsociety.com | info@cwpsociety.com | IG: @cwpsociety | FB: @cwpsociety

In this episode of the Unconventional Ministry Podcast, we consider how the first step toward sharing the Gospel can begin with something as simple as a glass of clean water. Host Dennis Wiens talks with Michael Ryer of Amigos Internacionales about how practical compassion can open doors to relationships, trust, and lasting spiritual transformation across East Africa. In communities in northern Uganda, Tanzania, and beyond, the needs are immediate – clean water, education, medical care, economic opportunity, and hope. But Michael explains why simply meeting an urgent need and moving on isn't enough. Through the MissionPoint model, Amigos Internacionales takes a long-term approach that brings together clean water, schools, healthcare, local churches, skills training, agriculture, and community leadership. The goal isn't dependency; it's helping families and communities move toward dignity, sustainability, and flourishing. You'll hear how water wells can improve children's health, safety, and school attendance; how sewing, soap-making, gardening, livestock, and other skills create pathways toward self-support; and how years of building trusted relationships have opened unexpected opportunities for ministry and community transformation. Drawing from his own years of ministry and sustainable community development in Africa, Dennis explores an important question for every church and ministry leader: What happens when we stop looking for quick ministry results and commit to staying long enough to build trust? If you care about global missions, church partnerships, community development, child sponsorship, or integrating practical compassion with Gospel ministry, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. The unconventional ministry lesson for all of us: Don't just ask, “What can I give someone?” Ask, “How can I build the kind of relationship that creates lasting change?”

Most organizations would say they care about their people. The harder question is whether their people can actually feel it.When work is moving quickly and leaders are navigating pressure, change and new technology, it is easy for care to become something organizations talk about rather than something employees experience. But culture is built in the everyday proof points: the questions leaders ask, the clarity they provide, how they respond when someone is struggling, and whether people feel seen in the first place.In this episode of foHRsight, Mark Edgar speaks with Justin Ricklefs about why caring can be a genuine competitive advantage and what it takes to turn that idea into action.Justin shares a practical framework built around curiosity, compassion, clarity and consistency, including why empathy without action only goes so far, why leaders need to ask better questions, and why the strongest culture signals are often much simpler than we think.The conversation is a useful reminder that you cannot market your way to a healthy culture. Your people experience the organization from the inside, and the stories they tell about that experience become part of the business itself.About Our GuestJustin Ricklefs is the founder of strategic brand agency Guild Collective and the author of Give a Damn. His work explores how care, storytelling and human connection shape stronger organizations, brands and leadership cultures.Links from the EpisodeJustin Ricklefs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinricklefsGuild Collective: https://guildcollective.com/Give a Damn: The Catalyst for Caring Companies: https://thegiveadamnbook.com/Stay Connected with foHRsightTo sign up for our monthly newsletter, foHRsight, click HERE Follow us on LinkedIn:Mark EdgarNaomi Titleman Collafuture foHRward Follow us on InstagramIf you are looking for more foHRsight, sign up for our monthly foHRsight newsletter. It's free and includes access to our quarterly white paper. This quarter's white paper is about Rethinking Entry-Level work in the Age of AI, produced with Dr. Miranda Rodak from Indiana University's Kelley school of business - an important topic for HR, Leadership and parents, students and society as a whole! https://www.futurefohrward.com/subscribeSupport the show

What happens when your intuition as a parent… starts to conflict with what you've been taught about faith? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Wendy sits down with former student and turned Christian counselor and parenting educator Meaghan Hampton to explore the tension so many parents feel between faith, science, and their own inner knowing. Meaghan shares her journey from overwhelmed young mom to licensed counselor, and how learning about child development, attachment, and the nervous system completely shifted the way she understood both parenting and her relationship with God. Together, they unpack the harm that can come from fear-based parenting models, the misconceptions around “biblical discipline,” and how faith and science were never meant to compete, but to beautifully support one another. They also talk about what it really looks like to trust your intuition again, especially if you were raised to ignore it, and how humility, repair, and relationship are the true foundations of both healthy parenting and authentic faith. This episode is a breath of fresh air for any parent who has ever thought…“there has to be a better way.” ➡️ Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/338 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more info and links.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you have things you want to do but can't seem to find the time, energy, or attention to actually get to them, this episode is for you. I'm walking you through the five phases of planning that have helped me get all of those thoughts out of my head, figure out what matters right now, and keep making progress even as life and motherhood change. We'll talk about reality checking, managing what has to happen, creating a vision for what you actually want, building momentum, and ultimately getting to a place where your time and energy are going toward the things that matter most to you. These five phases are all built into the Thriving in Motherhood Planner, but you can take these ideas and use them with whatever planning system already works for you. And if you want to use the planner with me in 2027, join the waitlist below so you don't miss the launch or the chance to order a coil-bound planner! https://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/planner-priority-list/

Would you like to learn how to accelerate your agency growth? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Leo Poitevin is the founder of Astrak, a fast-growing SEO agency based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, specializing in the French-speaking market. In just a year and a half, Leo grew his team from one to ten people — a journey that started not with a bold entrepreneurial vision, but with getting let go from a job during his probation period. In this episode, Leo and Jason get into what it really takes to go from freelancer to agency owner, how to reclaim your time as you scale, and the hard lessons of hiring your first salesperson. Sponsors and ResourcesE2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Key Takeaways: Build for enterprise value, not freelance income.** The first year and a half of running an agency often means making less money than you would going solo. Leo reframed that trade-off by focusing on what he was actually building: a sellable company with real enterprise value, not just a higher hourly rate. Get your time back by compressing from the top down.** Leo's approach: start at maximum workload, then delegate piece by piece and block more time back into your schedule. If you start at 12 hours a day, there's only one direction to go. Every six months, something that used to live on his plate no longer does. Know what role you're actually hiring for before you post a job.** Leo discovered that "sales guy" isn't one job — it's a closer, an SDR, a full-cycle rep, and more. He and Jason break down why small agencies need someone who can do everything, and why matching your hire to your ICP matters more than industry experience. YouTube builds trust and leads even at small scale.** Without a large following or high-end production, Leo generates consistent inbound leads through long-form screen share videos. If you're struggling with lead generation, he says this is the most underused channel for agency owners. Leo also shares how he built his sales process from scratch using a $7 online course, competitor proposal decks, and conversations with other agency owners — and why he believes you can't survive this industry long-term if you don't genuinely like people. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our [Agency Blueprint](https://flatworm-caterpillar-3mha.squarespace.com/blueprint). Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

Neurodivergent students bring varied strengths, needs, and ways of thinking to our classrooms. In this episode, Sarah Silverman joins us to discuss teaching strategies that reduce access friction, increase tolerance for error, and create more inclusive learning experiences for everyone. Sarah is an educator and faculty developer focusing on neurodiversity, disability studies, and inclusive instructional design. She currently teaches disability studies at multiple institutions. Sarah is the author of Classroom Mindscapes: An Introduction to Neurodiversity for Educators, which will be released later this month as part of the Teaching, Engaging, and Thriving in Higher Ed series at the University of Oklahoma Press. Show notes and the transcript for this episode may be found at http://teaforteaching.com

Let's Think About "The Thriving, Exhilarating Experience of Life" With Special Guest Zac Russell What if truly living isn't about simply getting through life—but about becoming fully alive to the experience of it? On this episode of Mitzi, Let's Think About It, I'm joined by special guest Zac Russell for an inspiring, heartfelt, and thought-provoking conversation about “The Thriving, Exhilarating Experience of Life.” What does it actually mean to thrive? Is it success? Happiness? Adventure? Purpose? Connection? Or is it something deeper—an ability to embrace the highs, navigate the lows, remain curious, and fully participate in the life we're given? Together, Zac and I explore what it means to experience life with greater energy, intention, curiosity, courage, gratitude, and authenticity. We reflect on the difference between simply existing and truly living, and what can happen when we stop waiting for the “perfect” circumstances before allowing ourselves to experience joy and possibility. Life isn't always easy. There are unexpected challenges, disappointments, losses, changes, and moments that test us. Yet within those experiences can also be opportunities for growth, connection, discovery, and transformation. This conversation invites you to pause and consider your own life: Are you simply going through the motions—or are you truly experiencing your life? Whether you're searching for greater purpose, feeling stuck in a routine, navigating a transition, or simply wanting to reconnect with the excitement of being alive, this episode offers encouragement and plenty of meaningful ideas to reflect upon. At Mitzi, Let's Think About It, we believe that if you can think about it, then we can talk about it. My hope is that every conversation reaches both your mind and your heart, inspires reflection, and encourages you to see your life—and your possibilities—in a new way. To stay in touch, please visit Zac's website at https://linktr.ee/zacrussell  to learn more about him. Want to hear about another conversation we had? Please listen to "Present Moment Awareness."  

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Your Man, Monk with Monk Coleman – Kathia's message ultimately reaches far beyond her own story. She encourages people to discover their purpose, identify what truly lights them up, and stop simply floating through life. Her journey is a reminder that we have the power to examine what we inherited, make different choices, break unhealthy cycles, and live a life that is...

The number of high schools in the U.S. with school newspapers dropped nearly 20% from 2011- 2021. But students in some districts are launching or reinventing newspapers and magazines, mostly online. Battle Ground Public Schools in Washington is one such district. Students at Prairie High School run the Falcon Flyer; Battle Ground High School has the Tiger Times; and at Tukes Valley Middle School, a student with a small team launched a districtwide newsmagazine called Your Battle Ground Public Schools (Your BGPS). We talk with the editor of the Falcon Flyer, Kennedy Tandrow, a junior at Prairie High, and Rye Geilenfeldt, the managing editor and founder of Your BGPs.

Featuring: Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V., Mik McHugh and James GowellEdited by: Tim NicholsonWhile this book is filled with raw grief and sorrow, it also holds profound truths about God's sovereignty and our ultimate hope. In this episode, we unpack why suffering is never meaningless when it is anchored in the Creator.We shift our gaze away from our immediate circumstances and ask the most critical question: Do you know the Author of your story? Discover how shifting your focus to Him changes everything, even in your darkest seasons.Key Themes DiscussedIs He in You? — Examining our internal foundation when our external world shakes.Suffering Has Value — Understanding how grief and trials shape our character and faith.Don't Be Afraid — Finding peace and courage in the midst of overwhelming hardship.Purpose in the Suffering — Realizing that God never wastes a season of pain.He Knows the Beginning From the End — Resting in the absolute sovereignty of an all-knowing God.Focus on the Author — Shifting our mindset from the magnitude of our problems to the magnitude of our Creator.Search tags / keywords: Lamentations Bible study, Inheretence, book of Lamentations explained, Lamentations 1-5, Book of Lamentations, Old Testament Study, Expository Bible Study, Scripture Reflection, Christian Living, Spiritual Growth, Faith in Hard Times, Christian Encouragement, Overcoming Fear, Purpose in Suffering, Trusting God, Sovereignty of God, Hope in Pain, Knowing God, Thriving in the Word podcastMore Info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thrive.church⁠⁠⁠⁠Give: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thrive.church/give/⁠⁠⁠⁠Need prayer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠prayer@thrive.church⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a presentation of Thrive.Church.© All Rights Reserved.

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with Amy Konowal, a top Pampered Chef leader who has built one of the company's largest teams. Amy shares what team building really looks like today, why the usual fears around recruiting rarely hold up, and how she welcomes people onto her team no matter how long they plan to stay. She also gets honest about those crucial first weeks with a new member and offers a simple place to start for anyone ready to grow their team.You can connect with Amy on Facebook and Instagram. And if you're tired of building your business on rented land, be sure to grab your free capture-and-convert homepage from Oh My Hi today.Time-Based Notes:0:54 - Meet Amy Konowal of Pampered Chef2:54 - Rapid Fire Questions7:39 - Amy's Direct Sales Journey13:51 - Making the Recruiting Conversation Feel Natural15:52 - Recruiting Ping Pong20:11 - Who Belongs on Your Team23:47 - When Leadership Feels Out of Reach25:20 - Getting New Team Members to Stick28:07 - Team Building Myths Worth Rethinking34:36 - Starting Conversations That Grow Your TeamGet the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode305

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Triathletes come to the sport from all kinds of backgrounds. Some discover it from scratch, while others bring years of experience in another discipline. For Coach Matt Bach, that foundation was running. In this episode, Matt shares how he found triathlon and how his background as a runner shaped his journey across all three disciplines. He breaks down the advantages and challenges that come with a running background, including how those strengths translated to swimming and cycling and where he had to adapt. Whether you're a lifelong runneror completely new to the sport, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you balance swimming, cycling, and running and prepare for your next race.

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Philosopher Meghan Sullivan and space architect Ariel Ekblaw don't usually work at the same altitude ... but put them in a room together, and they'll answer the big questions. Drawing on wisdom from Aristotle to astronauts, they discuss what humans inherently owe each other, what it takes to live a good life and what a rulebook for a better world might look like. (This conversation is part of “TED Intersections,” a series featuring thought-provoking conversations between experts navigating the ideas shaping our world.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pānquetzani's ancestors survived colonization. Her response is to make her life an altar to them—slowing down, dancing, feeling pleasure, doing the healing they never got the chance to do. The traditional healer tells Tami what it means to raise children with a freedom her grandparents didn't have, and how a fifteen-year-old's metalwork revealed a family legacy nobody had mentioned. Listen to the full episode, Pānquetzani: "Tune in to the Womb: Thriving Postpartum": https://bit.ly/panquetzaniSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Siblings, the refillable candle brand from a brother-sister duo, is rooted in a simple idea: a candle worth keeping forever. Six years in with hundreds of thousands of candles sold, the brand is proving that slow, bootstrapped growth might be the smartest kind. Cofounder David Bronkie shares how they've built a loyal customer base and earned a spot on premium retail shelves. For more on Siblings and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.