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Physician, healthcare entrepreneur, and founder Dr. Vivek Aranki joins me to unpack why most real success is built through failure—and why the willingness to iterate beats chasing innovation for its own sake.Most business conversations treat failure as something to avoid, minimize, or hide. This episode reframes it as a required feedback loop. Vivek and I explore how meaningful progress—especially in regulated, high-stakes industries—comes from repeated trial, error, and disciplined correction.Vivek shares his transition from practicing physician to building one of Australia's largest non-corporate cosmetic medicine groups, now spanning 20 clinics nationwide and expanding through franchising. We examine how affordability, quality, and safety are often positioned as trade-offs—and how those assumptions break down when systems are designed intentionally.The conversation moves into franchising ethics, brand trust, and why extraction-based models collapse over time. Vivek explains why their organization prioritizes long-term brand credibility over franchise fees, why lead generation must sit centrally in regulated industries, and how franchising only works when incentives are aligned.From there, we widen the lens to healthcare economics, preventative care, food systems, regulation, and why “move fast and break things” is a catastrophic mindset when human health is involved. We contrast tech's tolerance for failure with healthcare's need for boring, proven reliability—and why lagging the cutting edge can actually be the strategic advantage.This isn't a conversation about avoiding risk.It's about understanding where risk belongs—and where it doesn't.TL;DR* Failure is a necessary feedback loop, not a personal flaw* Businesses fail when they copy instead of creating real value* In healthcare, innovation without evidence is dangerous—not disruptive* Franchising only works when value flows to franchisees, not out of them* “Boring” systems outperform cutting-edge ones in regulated environments* Affordability, safety, and quality can coexist with disciplined execution* Healthcare costs are driven by bureaucracy more than care delivery* Preventative care has the highest value-to-cost leverage—but the weakest incentives* Sustainable systems must be able to self-correct over timeMemorable Lines* “Failure isn't a setback—it's a feedback loop.”* “Boring is good when people's health is on the line.”* “If innovation lacks evidence, it's not innovation—it's experimentation.”* “You can't ‘move fast and break things' when the thing is a human being.”* “Long-term value dies the moment extraction becomes the strategy.”GuestDr. Vivek Aranki — Physician, healthcare entrepreneur, and founderFounder of a national cosmetic medicine group with 20 clinics across Australia, specializing in scalable, safety-first healthcare delivery and ethical franchising within highly regulated environments.Why This MattersModern business culture glorifies disruption without consequence.But in real systems—healthcare, regulation, food, human safety—failure has a cost. Understanding where experimentation belongs and where discipline must prevail is a leadership skill few master.For founders, operators, and executives navigating regulated industries or complex systems, this episode offers a sober counterweight to startup mythology: progress comes from feedback, restraint, and building structures that correct themselves before damage compounds.Success isn't about avoiding failure.It's about learning faster—without breaking what matters. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com
Entrepreneur, author, and former telecom executive Roy Osing joins me to talk about what it really means to survive getting the s**t kicked out of you—and why meaningful differentiation is the only durable way back.Most business conversations focus on growth tactics or recovery platitudes. This episode doesn't. Roy and I walk through the reality of being demoted, sidelined, and underestimated—then rebuilding leverage not through ego or exits, but through performance, patience, and strategic clarity.Roy shares how he helped grow an early-stage data and internet company to over a billion dollars in revenue, not by following playbooks, but by rejecting them. We break down why “blue ocean” thinking fails in the real world, how copying successful companies turns you into a commodity, and why differentiation only matters if customers actually care.The conversation moves from corporate power dynamics to entrepreneurship, where Roy dismantles the myth that success comes from speed, scale, or selling quickly. Instead, he argues for building an “only” value proposition—one that satisfies customer cravings, not abstract needs—and for staying in the fight long enough to earn trust, credibility, and leverage.This isn't a story about avoiding failure. It's about what to do after you hit the wall: when titles disappear, leverage evaporates, and the only thing left is how you perform when no one owes you anything.The lesson isn't bravado or revenge.It's humility, focus, and building something that can't be copied.TL;DR* Everyone who builds something meaningful gets knocked down eventually* Differentiation only works if customers actually care about it* Copying winners turns businesses into commodities with shrinking margins* “Blue oceans” are academic fantasies without practical execution* Real leverage comes from performance after setbacks, not ego or exits* Customers buy based on emotional cravings, not rational needs* Being “different” without value is just narcissism* The goal isn't to stand out—it's to be the only one who does what you doMemorable Lines* “Be different or be dead.”* “Copying success is a form of insanity.”* “What you think of yourself doesn't matter—what customers crave does.”* “If you stay after the demotion, you earn leverage through performance.”* “Differentiation without value is just narcissism.”GuestRoy Osing — Entrepreneur, author, and former telecom executiveAuthor of Be Different or Be Dead and six other books on practical business differentiation. Former senior executive who helped scale a data and internet company to over $1B in revenue, now advising leaders on building category-of-one strategies.
Entrepreneur and martial arts instructor Gary Engels joins me to unpack what it really means to rebuild when everything is stripped away—and why modern resilience requires more than grit.Most stories about reinvention soften the edges. This episode doesn't. Gary and I walk through what happens when loss is not metaphorical but literal: a house fire that destroyed everything he owned while raising three children under five, leaving him with nothing but insurance paperwork, a hotel room, and the responsibility to keep going.Gary shares how that moment forced a recalibration of risk, preparedness, and identity. From running a martial arts school for over two decades to building and exiting businesses across marketing, gig work, corporate networks, and professional services, his story is less about hustle and more about designing a life that doesn't collapse under stress.We explore how personal catastrophe reshapes perspective on money, why low burn rates matter more than high incomes, and how the gig economy has quietly become a resilience layer—not a side hustle—for over half of the U.S. workforce. Gary explains why independence isn't about chasing upside, but about reducing fragility.The conversation spans entrepreneurship, minimalism, family pressure, leadership, and the illusion of security in both “safe” careers and high-status wealth. We dig into why many high earners are more trapped than free, how possessions quietly tax attention and energy, and why preparedness—financial and psychological—is a leadership skill, not paranoia.This is not a motivational comeback story. It's a sober conversation about optionality, responsibility, and how repeated resets—business failures, market shifts, personal loss—can either hollow you out or harden your foundations.The lesson isn't optimism.It's realism: life will break your plans.Your job is to build systems that still function when it does.TL;DR* Total loss reframes what actually matters faster than success ever does* Low burn rates increase options more than high income* Gig work isn't instability—it's distributed resilience* Independence starts with expense control, not income growth* Every possession adds hidden management cost and stress* Most “security” is illusionary and fragile* Leadership is about preparedness, not bravado* You either win or you learn—but both require staying in the fightMemorable Lines* “I'd rather be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.”* “Everything you own becomes a job.”* “Most people don't lose because they fail—they lose because they're unprepared.”* “Freedom comes from lowering the rock before trying to lift it.”* “It doesn't matter what happens to you. What matters is what you do next.”GuestGary Engels — Entrepreneur, CEO, and martial arts instructorCEO of MyGig, focused on helping independent workers and businesses access professional-grade services without corporate dependency. Veteran founder across brick-and-mortar, marketing, corporate networks, and gig economy platforms.Why This MattersThe modern economy rewards flexibility, not loyalty.Jobs disappear. Businesses reset. Income streams vanish overnight—sometimes literally in flames. Most people are taught to optimize for growth without understanding fragility.This episode reframes resilience as a design problem, not a personality trait.For founders, operators, and executives navigating volatility, this conversation offers a clearer lens: success isn't avoiding collapse—it's building systems that let you recover quickly without sacrificing family, health, or identity.Stability doesn't come from comfort.It comes from preparedness, discipline, and the willingness to rethink everything when the ground gives way. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com
Healthcare innovator Neal Shah joins me to unpack how artificial intelligence is being used against patients—and how it can be used to fight back.Most conversations about AI in healthcare focus on efficiency, cost savings, or shiny tools. This episode goes deeper. Neal Shah and I examine how insurers have quietly weaponized AI to deny care at scale—and why patients are losing not because they're wrong, but because the system is asymmetrically stacked against them.Neal shares how caregiving for his grandfather with dementia and his wife through years of cancer exposed the realities of denial letters, administrative friction, and time-based exhaustion. We explore how claim denials jumped from 1.2% to nearly 20% nationwide, why most patients never appeal, and how insurers exploit the fact that appeals take hours while denials take seconds.From there, we dig into how AI—trained on successful appeals, billing codes, medical research, and insurer coverage policies—can flip that imbalance. Not by gaming the system, but by restoring access to evidence, speed, and leverage for people who don't have legal teams or financial backstops.The conversation widens into elder care, end-of-life costs, administrative bloat, and why healthcare outcomes don't justify 20% of U.S. GDP. This isn't an anti-technology episode. It's a clear-eyed look at incentives, power, and how tools can either centralize control—or return it to individuals.The lesson isn't blind optimism about AI. It's discernment: knowing where technology helps, where regulation lags, and how ordinary people can protect themselves inside systems that weren't designed for fairness.TL;DR* Insurers now programmatically deny ~20% of claims—up from 1.2% fifteen years ago* 99% of denied patients never appeal, despite high reversal rates* Of those who appeal, ~40% win; with AI support, success jumps to ~73%* Most denials stem from billing errors or weak documentation—not medical necessity* State insurance regulators provide external review boards most patients don't know exist* AI can restore speed and evidence access—but doesn't fix broken incentives alone* Healthcare costs are driven by administrative bloat, not clinical care* Elder care is optimized for real estate returns, not human outcomes* The real crisis isn't technology—it's confusion, exhaustion, and lack of agencyMemorable Lines* “A denial letter is the shadow of a gun.”* “Insurers deny care in seconds—patients are expected to respond in hours.”* “Most people lose not because they're wrong, but because they're tired.”* “AI didn't break healthcare—it just exposed where power already lived.”* “Care is relational, but the system is designed to prevent relationships.”GuestNeal Shah — Healthcare innovator, author, and caregiver advocateFounder of Counterforce Health and Carriya, focused on patient empowerment, insurance accountability, and improving elder care through technology and workforce redesign.
Executive coach Tracy Meyer joins me for a conversation most leadership shows avoid: what happens when life doesn't politely wait for your business calendar.After losing her father shortly before our originally scheduled recording, Tracy and I talk openly about grief, disruption, and how leaders navigate loss without retreating into performance, denial, or toxic professionalism. This episode isn't about Instagram resilience or “powering through.” It's about what loss actually does to people—and how it reshapes priorities, identity, presence, and leadership capacity.We explore why disruption often exposes the false stability we cling to, how entrepreneurs confuse emotional suppression with maturity, and why being “authentic” doesn't mean being unfiltered—or dishonest. From end-of-life care to creative practice, from business pressure to personal presence, this is a raw conversation about perspective, responsibility, and what matters when the noise drops away.The takeaway isn't grief as productivity fuel.It's learning how to hold responsibility without abandoning humanity.TL;DR* Loss dismantles false stability—and reveals what was imaginary all along* Grief and leadership aren't opposites; avoidance is the real risk* Authenticity means integration, not emotional dumping or repression* Business can pause without collapsing—identity doesn't have to* Presence during transitions creates meaning that outlasts outcomes* Maturity lives between brutal honesty and emotional containment* Perspective, not optimization, is the real leadership upgradeMemorable Lines* “A lot of the stability we cling to was never real—it just lived in our heads.”* “There doesn't have to be an objective ROI for something to matter.”* “Being authentic doesn't mean being unregulated.”* “Loss doesn't end leadership—it clarifies it.”* “Perspective isn't found in performance; it's found in presence.”GuestTracy Meyer — Executive coach, keynote speaker, authorCredentialed through UC Berkeley and ICF, Tracy brings over 40 years of leadership experience across coaching, speaking, and organizational development. Her work focuses on authenticity, perspective, and navigating leadership through life transitions.
Dans cet épisode, je reçois Agathe Lecaron.Agathe grandit dans une famille d'origine aristocrate et traverse une enfance marquée par sentiment de solitude.Dans cet univers, la télévision devient très tôt une fenêtre sur le monde, une source de lumière et de joie — presque une promesse.C'est par la radio, en Belgique, qu'elle fait ses premiers pas dans l'univers des médias.La radio qu'elle adore et qui est une école de la voix, de l'écoute, du rythme.À son retour en France, elle poursuit sa trajectoire d'animatrice sur le petit écran mais trouver sa place, assumer sa singularité sans se travestir, comprendre les codes n'est pas une évidence : Agathe construit son chemin à contre-courant, en développant peu à peu une conscience aiguë des enjeux liés aux femmes, à leur visibilité, à leur parole.Cette conscience prend toute son ampleur avec La Maison des Maternelles, émission emblématique qu'elle anime pendant neuf ans.Un espace rare, où la maternité se raconte sans filtre, où les injonctions sont questionnées, où les récits intimes deviennent politiques.Agathe parle aussi avec une grande lucidité de son rapport au corps, à la santé, à l'angoisse — cette hypocondrie qu'elle explore dans Patiente Zéro (éditions Robert Laffont), avec humour et profondeur.Nous évoquons le temps qui passe, le cap des 50 ans, le regard que l'on porte sur soi quand les rôles changent, quand l'image publique évolue. La bonne nouvelle c'est qu'Agathe ne s'est jamais sentie aussi belle et bien à 52 ans qu'avant dans sa vie !Vous aurez peut être compris le jeu de mots très facile certes puisque Bel & Bien c'est cette nouvelle aventure depuis la rentrée qu'elle mène comme une continuité naturelle : celle de la santé et du soin.Un échange sincère, sensible, profondément humain, où il est question d'identité, de courage et de vérité intérieure.Belle écoute !NOTES DE L'ÉPISODE:Le podcast vous plaît ?Prenez 30 secondes pour le noter 5 étoiles sur Apple podcast ou Itunes, et commentez si vous le souhaitez, c'est très précieux pour moi !
There's a difference between running hard enough to stay afloat and actually creating sustainable progress. This week, we sit down with the incomparable Kelly Kline of Western Workouts to talk about the moment you stop outrunning your own life, the practice of active surrender, and why micromanaging your process might be the most liberating thing you'll do this year.Kelly returns to Cowgirls Over Coffee for a conversation that refuses to stay surface-level. What begins as a besties catching up for the new year quickly transforms into an honest excavation of what happens when striving stops working, when coping mechanisms reach their expiration date, and when you're finally ready to build the bridge instead of just skimming across the water. This conversation is just two women sharing what they've earned through failure, reflection, and the audacity to start again.The conversation moves through the cost of control, the paradox of surrender that requires action, and the particular kind of exhaustion that comes from trying to manage outcomes instead of mastering process. Kelly notes the concept of active surrender as something that isn't simple passive resignation but a deliberate practice of discernment, energy management, and trust. Meanwhile, Thea unpacks her pivot away from outcome-based goals toward process-obsessed discipline, revealing what it looks like to move from running on fumes to nurturing from the ground up all over again.But perhaps most importantly, this episode makes the case that conversation itself is leverage. That authentic friendship isn't a nice-to-have luxury but a strategic necessity for anyone in pursuit of a better-than-typical life. This conversation is community executed in real time proving that real connection dissolves comparison and creates space for the kind of growth that can only happen when someone sees you clearly and loves you anyway.Listen In For...Why authentic friendship functions as a competitive advantage.The distinction between having boundaries and accidentally constructing a life that doesn't require them.What it means to move from coping strategies to sustainable routines.Thea's 2026 shift: abandoning outcome-based goals in favor of process-obsessed discipline.Kelly's framework for active surrender: why letting go requires more action than holding on.The cost of being ten steps ahead at all times, and what opportunities control strangles before they can breathe.How to stop leaking energy into battles that don't serve you.The practice of micromanaging your process instead of your outcomes.Why discernment is the muscle that makes surrender active rather than passive.What happens when you choose to disengage instead of oppose.TL;DR (Minute by Minute)00:00 Opening: Conversation as leverage and the January tradition.01:21 On curating genuine humans and the gift of authentic friendship.
Breaking promises to yourself? Let's talk about how to trust yourself more so you can stop abandoning yourself! In this episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I'm digging into why breaking promises to yourself can feel so defeating… and why it's usually not because of laziness or a lack of willpower. If you keep letting yourself down, especially when you're stressed, burnt out, or stuck in your own head, this episode will help you understand what's really driving the pattern and how to stop letting yourself down so that you can stop punishing yourself and improve your self worth. I'll walk you through practical mental health tips you can actually use: how to keep promises to yourself in small and realistic steps, how to develop self trust when your confidence is low, and how to trust yourself again after you've slipped. We'll also talk people pleasing, boundaries, building self-esteem, and how rebuilding self trust helps you protect your peace, reduce stress and anxiety, and feel more solid in yourself.
Staffing entrepreneur Bill Kasko joins me to unpack what it actually takes to survive—and adapt—through decades of economic shocks, technology shifts, and human volatility.Most business stories compress time and smooth the edges. This one doesn't. Bill and I walk through his 21-year journey building Frontline Source Group across recessions, oil crashes, collapsing hiring markets, pandemic shutdowns, and now AI-driven disruption. From the early days of gratitude-driven work to the bitterness of 2008, from physical offices and gas-price friction to video interviews and remote work, this episode traces how survival depends less on foresight—and more on the ability to pivot without losing your core.We talk about why “vision” is overrated without execution, how every crisis quietly trains you for the next one, and why technological change today moves in minutes—not years. Bill shares hard-earned lessons on empathy, honesty, and when to say no, even when it costs money. The thread running through it all: businesses don't fail because things change—they fail because leaders refuse to adapt fast enough.This isn't a growth story. It's a durability story.TL;DR* You only truly “start over” once—experience compounds even after failure* Gratitude fades; resilience must replace validation* Technology shifts now happen in minutes, not years* Vision is easy—execution from where you are is the real work* Low adaptability, not bad luck, kills businesses* Remote work, automation, and AI reward speed—not certainty* Empathy scales better than ego in volatile systemsMemorable Lines* “Vision is easy—getting from here to there is what nobody talks about.”* “Every crisis trains you for the next one, whether you want it to or not.”* “Technology didn't kill businesses—refusal to adapt did.”* “You don't start over empty-handed; you start over with scar tissue.”* “AI can answer questions—but it can't replace empathy.”GuestBill Kasko — Founder & CEO, Frontline Source Group Staffing and executive search entrepreneur with over two decades navigating recessions, workforce revolutions, and technological disruption.Why This MattersThe modern business environment doesn't offer long plateaus—it delivers repeated shocks. Recessions, pandemics, automation, and shifting labor power structures are no longer anomalies; they're the operating system.For founders, operators, and executives rebuilding after disruption, this episode reframes survival not as toughness—but as adaptability with integrity. The future doesn't belong to the most confident leaders. It belongs to those who can absorb impact, adjust quickly, and keep the human core intact while everything else changes.Reinvention isn't optional anymore. It's the job. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com
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Entrepreneur and sales strategist Doug Brown joins me to unpack what really happens when success collapses—and why the ability to rebuild matters more than avoiding failure.Most business conversations glamorize wins and sanitize losses. This episode does neither. Doug Brown and I walk through the uncomfortable reality of losing millions, starting over with almost nothing, and repeatedly reinventing yourself when the old path no longer works. From early failures in telecom and software to rebuilding after financial wipeouts, Doug shares what persistence actually looks like beyond motivational slogans.We explore why “safe careers” are an illusion, how low burn rates create optionality, and why scrimping alone won't build a meaningful life. This is a candid conversation about volatility, personal identity, money, family, regret, and why wisdom often comes from getting knocked down—then learning how to get up faster the next time.The lesson isn't masochism or chaos. It's designing a life and business resilient enough to absorb hits without losing yourself in the process.TL;DR* Reinvention isn't a phase—it's a permanent skill in modern life.* Failure isn't the problem; slow recovery time is.* Low burn rates create flexibility and asymmetric upside.* “Safe” careers can disappear faster than risky ones.* Wealth without alignment creates loneliness, not freedom.* Cash flow matters more than cash hoarding.* Regret comes more from inaction than from failed attempts.Memorable Lines* “It's not the setback—it's how fast you recover.”* “Live modestly so your life becomes a call option.”* “Money lets you arrive at your problems in style.”* “You only have to get it right once to set yourself free.”* “All the chips get pushed back to the middle eventually.”GuestDoug Brown — Entrepreneur, sales strategist, and founder of CEO Sales StrategiesFormer president of Tony Robbins' companies, advisor to global organizations, and veteran of 37 businesses across multiple industries.
TL's Road House is revving up for another episode! This week, Tracy sits down with one of his longtime bandmates Joe Caverlee for a laid-back, laughter-filled conversation shaped by 20+ years on the road together. From an early age, Joe picked up guitar and piano before discovering a violin tucked away in his grandma's attic. He quickly began his classical training at the age of 10 before sparking a passion for bluegrass at 13. His musical talent has carried him far since launching his career in the '90s and continues today as Tracy's bandleader, along with the soon to be release of his solo bluegrass album, This Side Of The Grass. In this episode, Tracy and Joe reflect on their musical influences, the early days of starting out in Nashville, their biggest career highlights and the many memories they've shared along the way.
Welcome back! In this ep, we're ditching the mid-winter blues and focusing on the absolute chaos and excitement of the 2026 F1 pre-season. We're talking livery drops, the new safety car era, and why Toyota is suddenly everywhere. Plus, Mark Dailey spills the tea on his furnace disaster (major ick) and why the HVAC trade is arguably the ultimate bag alert right now.
Null testing is one of the fastest ways to prove what actually changes in a mix. In this episode of Inside The Mix, Marc Matthews sits down with mastering engineer Eric Mitchell to explain what a null test is, how phase cancellation works, and how producers can use null testing to stop guessing and start making confident decisions.Built for beginner to intermediate music producers, this conversation answers common questions like: What is a null test in audio? Do similar plugins really sound different? Can meter settings or power conditioners affect digital audio? Marc and Eric walk through real-world null test examples, flipping polarity, aligning samples precisely, and listening only to what doesn't cancel.Together, they put popular studio myths to the test. Do plugins built on the same code cancel perfectly? Can DAW meter scaling change your sound? Does file integrity survive cloud storage and drive transfers? Eric shares clear results and a calm framework for evaluating bold claims without getting lost in internet noise or expectation bias.Listeners also learn how to run a null test step by step: use identical source files, line them up sample-accurately, invert polarity, and expect differences more often than silence. The episode covers the limits too, why analogue passes won't fully null, and how to use measurements to support musical taste rather than replace it.If you're tired of second-guessing mix choices or buying duplicate tools, this episode shows how null testing can save time, money, and mental energy.TL;DR: Null testing uses phase cancellation to reveal real differences between audio files. Marc Matthews and Eric Mitchell explain how to run null tests, bust audio myths, and make confident mix decisions backed by evidenceLinks mentioned in this episode:Follow Eric MitchellCheck out Kaptive AudioSend me a message Support the showWays to connect with Marc: Book your FREE Music Breakthrough Strategy Call Radio-ready mixes start here - get the FREE weekly tips Follow Marc's Socials: Instagram | YouTube | Synth Music Mastering Thanks for listening!! Try Riverside for FREE
This week, Thea and Meg sit down for a raw, winding conversation about what it means to enter a new year not with optimization in mind, but with intentionality, margin, and the audacity to savor the actual living.As Cowgirls Over Coffee returns for 2026, Thea Larsen reflects on five years of marination on building, learning, and finally understanding what it means to operate from a place of depth rather than velocity. Joined by her best friend and frequent collaborator Meg, this conversation doesn't traffic in resolutions or productivity hacks. Instead, it examines the quiet revolution that happens when you stop managing your life like a crisis and start treating yourself like a resource worth protecting.What emerges is a candid meditation on the privilege and paradox of getting older: the stability that allows you to close doors, the self-awareness that clarifies what actually matters, and the hard-won wisdom that your twenties are, in fact, overrated. Thea and Meg discuss the shift from operating at the edge of capacity (always redlining it, always seeing how fast you can go) to choosing to drive at 75 instead of 95. Because you've finally figured out that sustainable speed gets you further.Listen In For…Why the arbitrary nature of the New Year doesn't make it meaningless, and how collective energy shifts the game.The brutal honesty of a come back and what it means to rebuild baseline capacity.The evolution from psychological safety concerns to higher-order needs as you stabilize your life.What it means to manage yourself as a resource instead of constantly operating at just above empty.The difference between slower, softer, and deeper.Why efficiency optimization can become its own trap, and what happens when you shift from external factors to internal anchors.The power of iteration in conversation, and why the membership side of Cowgirls Over Coffee has changed everything.What "savoring" looks like when applied to fitness, prayer practice, and life in general.The case for operating with a half-full tank instead of running on fumes in the name of productivity.TL;DR (Minute by Minute)00:00 Why this year feels different.05:00 Meg's massage therapist drops wisdom about your twenties being overrated.09:30 Stability, self-awareness, and the gift of caring less.13:45 Fitness, injury recovery, and the cost of falling off baseline.18:20 The shift from optimization to savoring.20:20 Managing energy and priorities from an anchored place.21:00 The gas tank metaphor: operating at half full vs. running on empty.22:00 What it means to go...
Anxiety in the morning doesn't just make you grumpy… it can make every day feel like a battle before it's even started. In this episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I'm digging into anxiety in the morning and why so many of us wake up anxious or full of morning dread… even when nothing ‘dramatic' has happened overnight. I'll explain what's really going on in your nervous system when you're anxious every morning, why you might be stuck in this loop of waking up anxious, and how to calm your mind without unrealistic routines or pretending everything is fine. You'll learn simple, practical ways to deal with anxiety in the morning so you can reduce stress and anxiety, manage morning anxiety more effectively, and create a calmer start to your day by consciously managing anxiety. This one's for anyone who has ever thought, “Why do I wake up anxious?!” and just wants some honest, practical mental health tips from someone who's been there. I'm Jeremy Godwin, and I'm glad you're here so we can talk about how to tackle morning dread.
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TL's Road House returns with Colt Ford for a candid conversation that goes far beyond music. Known for carving his own path in country by blending rap, southern rock and outlaw grit, Colt joins Tracy to reflect on a life-altering chapter after suffering a near-fatal heart attack in 2024. He opens up about his road to recovery and the struggles that followed, along with the overwhelming generosity and support he received from family, friends and fellow artists that helped carry him through. Throughout the episode, Tracy and Colt dig into the lessons that come with surviving something that forces you to slow down, the belief that everything happens for a reason and finding out who your friends are. With renewed purpose and goals to get back on stage, this moving episode is a reminder of resilience, perspective and the power of human connection.
In this episode, we dive into the journey of female founders navigating business exits and acquisitions, featuring the inspiring story of SLT Consulting's sale to Fiverr and subsequent buyback by Sharon Lee Thony. We cover the emotional, strategic, and practical aspects of scaling, selling, and reclaiming a business, while spotlighting the work of the Whisper Group in supporting women-owned businesses through the exit process.Key discussion points:How Sharon Lee Thony built, scaled, and ultimately sold her digital marketing agency, and what led to buying it back.The unique challenges and emotional journey female founders face during acquisition, especially when their identity is tied to their business.The sobering statistics around women-owned business exits, and how organizations like the Whisper Group are working to change that.Strategies for building your business with exit readiness in mind, including scalable systems and team development.The parallels between motherhood and entrepreneurship, and how skills honed as a mom—resilience, multitasking, adaptability—fuel business success.TL;DR:Sharon Lee Thony shares her insights from scaling and selling her agency, then reclaiming it, offering valuable lessons on intentional growth, exit planning, and founder identity. The episode highlights how female founders can shift their mindset from building “lifestyle businesses” to creating transformative assets, and the power of community support through networks like the Whisper Group.Thank you for listening!If this episode inspired you, please screenshot and share it on social media—be sure to tag @meganswanwellness so we can cheer you on. Your support means the world!Connect with Megan SwanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellnessLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellnessWebsites: www.meganswanwellness.com + https://altavitahealth.ca/Connect with Sharon Lee ThonyWebsites: https://www.wearethewhispergroup.com/https://sltconsulting.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonthony/Keywordsfemale founders, business acquisition, business exit, entrepreneurship, SLT Consulting, Fiverr acquisition, digital marketing agency, boutique agency, brand and marketing executive, award-winning campaigns, scaling businesses, exit readiness, Whisper Group, collective of exited female founders, business mentorship, business advisory, bootstrapping, building a business from scratch, pivoting in business, working moms, motherhood and entrepreneurship, resilience, multitasking, business identity, founder identity crisis, contingency planning, selling a business, buying back a business, angel investing, networking, building teams, succession planning
Logic Pro workflow tips can dramatically speed up music production, and in this episode of Inside The Mix, Marc Matthews breaks down seven practical Logic Pro tweaks that remove friction and help producers finish more music, faster.Designed for beginner to intermediate Logic Pro users, this episode tackles a common frustration: slow sessions that kill creativity. Marc explains why workflow, not plugins, CPU power, or inspiration, is usually the real bottleneck in Logic Pro music production.Listeners learn how to restore creative flow with MIDI Chase, ensuring sustained notes always trigger when playback starts mid-phrase. Marc then shows how to assign a third tool to the right mouse button so essential edits like Gain or Scissors are always one click away. Visual organisation comes next, with auto-colouring tracks, regions, and markers to make large sessions readable at a glance.Timing and arrangement get a boost using Groove Track and Flex, aligning stacked vocals quickly while keeping performances natural. Marc also shares overlooked Logic Pro workflow tips for routing, like instantly revealing the correct aux, and using marker shortcuts to navigate song structure without breaking momentum. The episode wraps with a powerful creative trick: converting Flex Pitch data to MIDI to generate new musical ideas directly from audio.Each tip is explained clearly, with real-world examples and a focus on repeatable systems you can build into your templates.TL;DRSlow Logic Pro sessions aren't about plugins or CPU, they're about workflow friction. Marc Matthews shares 7 beginner-friendly Logic Pro workflow tips that speed up editing, organisation, timing, routing, and creative decision-making so you can stay in flow and finish more music, faster.Subscribe to Inside The Mix for more Logic Pro workflow deep dives, and share which tip sped up your sessions the most.Send me a messageSupport the showWays to connect with Marc: Book your FREE Music Breakthrough Strategy Call Radio-ready mixes start here - get the FREE weekly tips Follow Marc's Socials: Instagram | YouTube | Synth Music Mastering Thanks for listening!! Try Riverside for FREE
In this episode of the Daily, FreightWaves investigates a startling report on national security, detailing Dragon in the Cab: How China Quietly Embedded Itself in American Trucking. We discuss the growing concerns regarding unvetted drivers hauling military freight and the specific vulnerabilities found within U.S. port infrastructure. In major corporate news, we cover the return of a legacy fleet to private domestic ownership as Former, current USA Truck execs acquire TL carrier from DSV. Conversely, we analyze a severe financial crisis in the last-mile sector, looking at the factors behind Last mile provider FAST Group's post-merger meltdown. The industry's financial volatility is further highlighted by the news that STG Logistics files Chapter 11, charts path forward. We also touch on regulatory and labor enforcement, including a whistleblower victory where a Texas carrier ordered to pay more than $100K to fired driver and a security-related contract cancellation where USPS insourcing forces Denver contractor to layoff 700 workers. Finally, we examine critical economic indicators showing a shift in supply chain strategies as Warehouses empty in December. This segment explores how historic lows in inventory levels may force shippers back into a reactive, just-in-time operating environment for the year ahead. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There's the version of yourself you've been told to be and then there's the one who shows up when the recording keeps going because the conversation is too good to stop. This week, Thea, Audrey, and Lana couldn't stop yapping, and what unfolds is a raw examination of the work that doesn't show up in your business plans: discernment, friendship dynamics, and the discipline of knowing which race you're actually running.This conversation is what happened when we realized we weren't done processing, and hit record again. Audrey shares her journey of being labeled "too much" and why she's finally done apologizing for taking up space. Lana dissects the difference between friends who project their bench onto your Olympic aspirations. And Thea reminds us that agility (not rigid planning!) is the only framework that serves the most demanding lives.What emerges a conversation about frameworks: how to schedule your life first, how to recognize when advice is actually projection, and why the most important work you'll do in 2026 will very likely be the discernment no one sees.LISTEN IN FOR...The "too much" narrative women inherit and why reclaiming it is an act of sovereignty.Audrey's "green broke" revelation: what happens when structure collapses and you have to rebuild from authenticity instead of achievement.The Olympic team metaphor: understanding friendship dynamics when some people want to jog around the track and others are training for gold.Why verbal processing is simply how some of us think.The projection problem: how to recognize when you're giving advice to yourself instead of trying on someone else's limitations.Agility as the antidote to rigid planning and why asking "what do I really want right now?" is the most strategic question you can ask in the new year.The work that moves the needle: discernment, rest, and friendship.Why scheduling your life first is the litmus test for whether you're creating the life of your dreams or just checking boxes.Eldest daughter energy, second child chaos, and birth order baggage we're all still unpacking.The courage to protect your time and energy without apology (because it's okay to let people find their own team).TL;DR (MINUTE BY MINUTE)00:00 The episode that wasn't supposed to happen: why conversation deserves more than a hard stop.02:30 The open seat invitation: this is a group chat, not a lecture series.03:50 "Green broke" and barely broke: Audrey's sweatshirt and the second child who learned to boss herself around.04:30 When structure collapses: the bro energy that got her far, and the authenticity that got her further.07:00 "You're too much": unpacking the narrative women are handed...
Is work stress following you home, even when you're trying to switch off? This week in the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I'm talking about handling work stress in a way that actually helps your mental health, especially when work is stressful and you feel stuck in your own head. I'm Jeremy Godwin, and in this episode I'll break down what's really driving workplace stress and stress in the workplace, how to spot common work stress symptoms, and why stressful work can quietly push you towards work burnout. Most importantly, I'll give you practical mental health tips for handling work stress without drama: simple stress management you can use immediately, realistic work stress relief, and stress relief tips to reduce stress at work and handle work stress even if you can't change your job overnight. If you're dealing with work related stress and you're wondering how to handle stress at work without burning out, this episode will help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control — because handling work stress is a skill you can build.
It'2026, and we have a new pod. Chris and TL are joined by Emmit Wakins Jr this wee, and the gang look at the Top 5 games that were great last year that you maybe didn't play. In the secound half, we talk about what we want to see in gaming in 2026!
In hour 3 of the T&L show: - What type of coach are the Dolphins looking for? - What's next for Mike McDaniel - Friday's Mix Bag
Sa video na 'to, tatalakayin natin ang controversial na nangyari sa Venezuela—mula sa maikling history ng relasyon nito sa United States, hanggang sa usapin ng oil, sanctions, drugs, at geopolitics. Bago natin panoorin ang AI-generated simulation video tungkol sa umano'y pag-capture kay Nicolas Maduro, magbibigay muna ako ng quick TL;DR kung paano nauwi sa ganitong sitwasyon ang Venezuela. Bakit ba naging interesado ang US? Oil lang ba talaga ang dahilan? O may mas malalim pang issue? Pagkatapos ng video, ibabahagi ko rin ang personal thoughts ko bilang isang Catholic Christian. Hindi lang ito tungkol sa international law, kundi kung morally defensible ba ang ginawa ng US gamit ang Just War doctrine (CCC 2309). Pag-uusapan natin: Ang role ng foreign oil companies sa Venezuela Bakit bumagsak ang oil production ng bansa US sanctions, drugs, at power projection China, Russia, Iran, at global politics At ang tanong: Pasok ba ito sa Just War doctrine? Hindi ito simpleng pro-US o anti-US take. Layunin ng video na mag-isip tayo nang mas malalim, lalo na bilang mga Kristiyano.
Detienen a seis presuntos integrantes del Cártel de Tláhuac México rechaza intervención militar extranjera: SheinbaumMTV regresa en formato digital con plataforma gratuitaMás información en nuestro podcast
There's a particular exhaustion that comes from living half-invested in your own life, when you're saying yes to everyone else's timeline while your own dreams accumulate dust. This week, we're pulling up a chair to the table we've been setting for five years, laying out every strategic detail, hard-won insight, and unfiltered observation about what it actually takes to build a life that doesn't require you to choose between future goals and presence, checking boxes and your nervous system, momentum and moments.Thea, Meg, Audrey, and Lana convene to kick off 2026 with the kind of conversation that feels less like a podcast episode and more like the group chat you've been craving. No disclaimers. No hedging. No apologizing for wanting it all. Just four women who've spent half a decade living the methodology for sustainable achievement, discussing every single strategy, planning framework, and operational principle they've tested alongside 1,300+ women.Please note: this isn't a teaser for what's inside the membership. This is the full playbook with nearly 50 pages of distilled wisdom, and the core methodology that's transformed businesses, marriages, and the daily operations of women who refuse to settle for good enough. Because if five years has taught us anything, it's this: the answer isn't hustling harder or culling your dreams. You need better infrastructure, and you definitely need a village. We start again here.Listen In For…Why five years of experimentation has led to giving away the entire methodology for free and what that signals about the conversation we're ready to have in 2026.The antidote to "you can have everything, but not at the same time": compounding instead of choosing, cultivating practices instead of burning out.What actually changes when you stop treating your ambition like something to apologize for and start treating it like the data it is.Why isolation and withdrawal are the default response to exhaustion, and how intentional connection becomes the counterintuitive path forward.Why we're done with the shame narratives and ready for nuanced conversations that honor complexity when it comes to entrepreneurship, motherhood, family, and ambition.The art of finding your people, developing friendships that feel like infrastructure, and surrounding yourself with women who elevate rather than diminish.Why overcomplication is a defense mechanism and how embracing practices creates the ease that allows you to do more with less friction.The shift from performative planning to operational excellence.How to quit overthinking and start iterating: taking imperfect action to generate the information you need to refine your approach.What "nutrient-dense life" actually means: high quality, deeply satisfying, strategically designed to nourish.TL;DR (Minute by Minute)00:00 Five years of Cowgirls Over Coffee and 1,300+ women later, here's what we've learned.04:45 The full methodology drop: 40 pages of our methodology free.
Does the state of the world leave you tense, guilty, and exhausted, like the world is a mess both outside and in your own head? In this episode of Let's Talk About Mental Health, I'm talking about emotional overload, empathy burnout, and how constant anxiety and overwhelm about global chaos can quietly wreck your mental health. I'll share simple, realistic self care tips to protect your peace: how to stop doomscrolling, reduce news anxiety, set boundaries for mental health, and build a calmer mindset even when you're living with uncertainty. This episode is for you if you care deeply about what's happening, but you also need practical ways to reduce stress and anxiety and feel more grounded in everyday life.
Marco Rubio advierte que evaluarán a Delcy Rodríguez Entra en funciones el Consejo Editorial de la Revista del ConsumidorAutomóvil cae a canal en Tláhuac; conductor es hospitalizadoMás información en nuestro podcast
COVID pulled supply chains out of the background and into daily life. What used to feel abstract suddenly determined whether shelves were stocked, prices stayed stable, or businesses survived at all. In this conversation, Kerim Kfuri breaks down how global supply chains actually work, why the old “lowest cost at all costs” logic is outdated, and how disruption has reshaped manufacturing, trade, and strategy worldwide.We explore the shift from just-in-time efficiency to just-in-case resilience, challenge the idea that globalization is primarily exploitation, and explain why visibility, redundancy, and optionality now matter more than unit price. We also dive into tariffs, debt, leverage, inflation, and the uncomfortable truth: every attempt to “fix” supply chains shows up in consumers' wallets.This isn't about ideology or slogans. It's about fundamentals—survivability, relevance, and designing systems that can absorb shocks without breaking.TL;DR* Supply chains aren't boring—they're the infrastructure of modern life.* Cost is no longer king; resilience, visibility, and flexibility are.* “Just in time” failed under real stress; “just in case” is the new survival model.* Globalization today is about capability, not exploitation.* Tariffs and inflation are hidden taxes consumers always end up paying.* Long-term business success depends on survivability, not quarterly optics.Memorable lines* “Supply chains used to be invisible—until they broke.”* “Cost is the last variable now, not the first.”* “Relevance is what makes supply chains sexy.”* “You don't notice the wiring in the wall until the power goes out.”GuestKerim Kfuri — President & CEO, Atlas NetworkGlobal supply chain strategist focused on resilience, efficiency, and disruption-ready systems.Why this mattersIf you want businesses—and economies—that last, stop optimizing for perfect conditions and start designing for disruption. Supply chains aren't about speed alone anymore. They're about survival.Call to ActionIf this conversation lit something up for you, don't just let it fade. Come join me inside the Second Life Leader community on Skool. That's where I share the frameworks, field reports, and real stories of reinvention that don't make it into the podcast. You'll connect with other professionals who are actively rebuilding and leading with clarity. The link is in the show notes—step inside and start building your Second Life today.https://secondlifeleader.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com
İsviçre'de ünlü kayak merkezinde yılbaşı kutlamaları sırasında bir barda çıkan yangın sonucunda 40 kişi hayatını kaybetti. Van ve Artvin'de çığ düşmesi sonucu iki kişi hayatını kaybetti.Bu bölüm Pluxee hakkında reklam içermektedir. Pluxee, 1 Ocak 2026 itibarıyla 330 TL'ye yükselen yeni yemek bedeli istisnasıyla şirketlere vergi avantajı ve çalışan başına yıllık 69.900 TL tasarruf imkânı sağlıyor. Ayrıntılı bilgiye buradan erişebilirsiniz.
Hey guys, the newest episode of the year is the last episode we recorded last year! Dylan joins Chris and TL as they talk about their favorite launches, and talk more about Metroid and Token Fighters.
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- Chào đón năm mới 2026, năm khởi đầu nhiệm kỳ Đại hội XIV của Đảng, Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm đã trả lời phỏng vấn báo chí, đánh giá những thành tựu nổi bật của đất nước nhiệm kỳ 2020–2025, định hướng công tác xây dựng Đảng, phòng chống tham nhũng, lãng phí và chia sẻ tầm nhìn chiến lược cho giai đoạn phát triển mới.- Không khí chào đón năm mới tại các nước trên thế giới.- Các nhà lãnh đạo thế giới gửi thông điệp chúc mừng năm mới 2026.- Kết quả cuộc bầu chọn “Vận động viên, Huấn luyện viên tiêu biểu toàn quốc năm 2025”.
Send us a textThe TL;DR, or the TL;DL for today is this: it doesn't matter what your identity is or what your struggle is, what your past is, as long as you become a person who embraces the virtues of humility, gratitude, and kindness. So be humble, grateful, and kind. Kind to yourself, kind to others. When you're kind to yourself, you can love yourself. You can be free to love yourself, free to love others. And live your best life.All the wealth and power, grandest accomplishments and exploits, mean nothing if you don't have kindness to yourself and others.If you want to hear more, just keep listening to the soothing sounds of this MAIM TIME monologue.Episodes mentioned:#83: Using Humility and Gratitude to Cheat the Game of Life#80: A Prayer to the Ancestors, for Future Generations#77: Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: The Ancient Solution to Your Identity StruggleSupport the show
Why do your resolutions often fail? If your new year goals tend to start strong and then quietly fall apart, then it's time to approach goal setting differently. In this episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast I'm talking about why new year's resolutions don't work when you're overwhelmed, and how to set goals in a way that actually supports your mental health. I'll walk you through new year planning and goal planning that respects your energy, plus simple new year ideas that focus on self development instead of self-attack. You'll learn how to set goals that are kinder and more realistic, and we'll explore what's involved in setting smarter goals that reduce pressure and help build self trust, while focusing on what matters so you can create positive change. This one's for you if you're looking for goal setting motivation that works so you can stop repeating old patterns.
For decades, leadership meant position: titles, layers, authority flowing downward. That model survived generations of management theory—but AI is dismantling it faster than most organizations realize. As automation absorbs middle management functions and teams flatten, leadership no longer comes from the org chart. It emerges from trust, psychological safety, and the ability to guide without control.Cedric and I explore how leadership is shifting from ladder to lattice, why younger generations demand clarity without micromanagement, and how learning, unlearning, and relearning have become survival skills—not growth perks. We dig into why performance without empathy burns people out, why transparency matters more than trust alone, and how leaders who can regulate themselves create teams that move faster, experiment more, and fail forward without fear.The takeaway isn't that leadership disappears—it evolves. From command-and-control to influence-without-authority. From perfection to iteration. From managing people to creating environments where people lead themselves.No nostalgia. No AI panic. Just a grounded roadmap for leaders navigating the post-AI reality.TL;DR* Hierarchy is eroding: AI collapses management layers—leadership becomes informal and horizontal.* Position ≠ influence: Future leaders are followed by choice, not title.* Ladder → lattice: Careers move sideways before up; growth isn't linear anymore.* Empathy scales performance: Psychological safety drives speed, creativity, and retention.* Learn–unlearn–relearn: AI shortens the cycle; leaders must evolve faster than systems.* Clarity creates confidence: Context + expectations beat control every time.* Transparency > trust: Explaining the why builds deeper alignment than directives.* Failure is data: Teams grow when mistakes don't equal punishment.Memorable lines* “Leadership doesn't disappear when hierarchy fades—it becomes visible.”* “AI removes managers, not the need for leadership.”* “Clarity builds confidence; confusion builds fear.”* “Trust tells people what—transparency tells them why.”* “You can't automate empathy—but you can scale it through culture.”GuestCedric B. Howard — Founder & CEO of Howard Executive Consulting; former higher-education administrator; leadership educator specializing in empathy, strategy, and organizational resilience.
Graham Rigby is the President and CEO of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the leading trade association for the herbal products industry. With 20 years of experience across startups and industry leadership—including serving as Chief Innovation Officer at Care/of—Graham has helped shape how modern supplement brands navigate regulation, formulation, and go-to-market strategy.In this episode of DTC Pod, Graham shares what it actually takes to launch and scale a supplement brand without getting burned by regulators. He breaks down exactly where the line is between claims that sell and claims that get you in trouble, why so many founders get blindsided by FDA and FTC enforcement, and how to work with contract manufacturers when you're just starting out. Graham also gets into the real opportunity in supplements right now—why clinical trials cost 90% less than they did two decades ago, how AI is changing the formulation game, and why a $70 billion market growing at 6.5% still has plenty of room for new entrants. Plus, his take on the brands that are doing it right, from AG1 to Ritual, and what founders can learn from their playbooks.Episode brought to you by StordInteract with other DTC experts and access our monthly fireside chats with industry leaders on DTC Pod Slack.On this episode of DTC Pod, we cover:1. The evolution and growth of the herbal supplement industry2. Key regulatory milestones: DSHEA, GMPs, and FDA compliance for supplements3. What founders must do to stay compliant when launching a supplement brand4. The distinction between pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and nutraceuticals5. Marketing, claims, and the importance of substantiation6. Emerging opportunities with clinical trials and claim innovation7. DTC, Amazon, TikTok, and brick-and-mortar distribution channels for wellness brands8. The practicalities and risks of supplement retail (and when to scale beyond DTC)9. Practitioner and non-traditional channels for supplement sales10. How Ingredient AI, Infinite Garden, and other platforms are applying AI to supplements11. Content creators, credentialed doctors, and the new face of trusted health advice12. The role of diagnostics, wearables, and personalization in driving supplement trends13. Growth outlook: Why the supplement market is just getting startedTimestamps00:00 Intro to DTC POD and Graham Rigby02:25 20 years of supplements: Startup vs. regulatory side03:00 The exponential growth of the herbal products market04:44 Regulatory basics: DSHEA, FDA oversight, and GMPs explained07:14 How AHPA helps brands navigate compliance and education08:03 Launching a supplement brand: Key compliance steps and best practices10:00 FDA's post-market regulatory process and founder responsibilities13:04 Supplements vs. pharmaceuticals: Safety, claims, and approvals17:32 Telling stories and using clinical research for marketing claims20:00 What marketers can and cannot say: Health vs. disease claims22:04 Substantiating claims and the importance of compliance for growth24:31 Label vs. online claims: How rules apply to different channels27:02 DTC vs. Amazon, TikTok, and expanding to retail and practitioner channels30:19 The risks and rewards of brick-and-mortar expansion35:14 AI and technology's role in supplement industry efficiency and safety40:47 The rise of content creators and doctors shaping supplement education46:34 Diagnostics, wearables, and the future of personalized wellness51:13 Supplement industry outlook and advice for emerging brands52:25 How to connect with Graham and AHPA, and upcoming founder programsShow notes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more. Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• #243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here.Projects the DTC Pod team is working on:DTCetc - all our favorite brands on the internetOlivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementCastmagic - AI Workspace for ContentFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTokGraham Rigby - President & CEO of American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)Blaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Castmagic
It is the last full show for the week and Frogboy has come back to co host with Leroy as Tobin is on vacation. On today's show T&L talk about: - Heat host the Raptors tonight at home - Panthers are back on the road to take on Carolina Hurricanes - NFL News: Monday Night recap, DK Metkalf suspension - Can john Harbaugh be the next Dolphins Head Coach?
Josh welcomes back Daniel Thompson explore the rather silly question of whether Santa Claus needs to be compliant with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). This episode was intended to be silly, but it ended up being an incredibly interesting conversation. Daniel explained a great deal about how the CRA works and how it could apply to Santa Claus. The TL;DR is even if he's giving out free stuff, the CRA almost certainly applies. Daniel also fills us in on his book (you can email Josh to enter into a drawing for a copy), and his work on web browsers for the CRA. It's an incredibly informative discussion. The show notes and blog post for this episode can be found at https://opensourcesecurity.io/2025/2025-12-daniel-thompson-santa-cra/
Can't stop thinking about the past? Whether you're ruminating on the past or feeling stuck in the past, it can be absolutely exhausting. In this episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast I'm talking about letting go of the past is so difficult, and what to do when you feel like you can't move forward.We'll discuss anxiety and rumination, why your brain keeps overthinking the past, and what you can actually do about it so you can start making peace with your past. I'll walk you through how to stop ruminating on the past without pretending nothing happened, share simple tips for rumination that you can use when you're thinking about the past on repeat, and offer practical ideas for how to stop rumination so you can stop dwelling on the past and feel more present. This episode is for you if you're stuck in your own head, tired of mental health tips that ignore real life, and want realistic ways to feel more settled day to day.
After an 18-year rise through corporate HR—from recruiter to group president across Canada and the U.S.—Dom walked away from a “safe” executive career to build something on his own terms. In this conversation, we unpack why large organizations quietly trade momentum for bureaucracy, how technology and automation empower lean founders, and why “stability” often comes at the cost of creativity, speed, and meaning.We explore intrapreneurship vs. entrepreneurship, the hidden traps of bloated systems, and how founders can use data, automation, and open APIs to move faster without burning capital. The throughline isn't rebellion—it's agency. Building work that's fun, aligned, and alive again.No anti-corporate rant. Just lived experience, hard trade-offs, and a clear-eyed look at what it really takes to step off the stable path—and thrive.TL;DR* Stability is conditional: Corporate safety disappears the moment priorities shift.* Intrapreneur vs. founder: Big-company success doesn't equal personal leverage.* Tech as leverage: Automation and BI (not hype AI) unlock speed for lean teams.* Systems can trap you: CRMs and ERPs either enable growth—or become prisons.* Innovation dies slowly: Bureaucracy rewards optics over outcomes.* Work-life blend > balance: Fun, purpose-driven work creates sustainability.* Momentum matters: Small teams with clarity outperform slow giants.Memorable lines* “Stability often costs more than risk—you just don't see the bill right away.”* “Big systems don't fail fast. They fail quietly.”* “AI isn't magic—it's leverage if you know what problem you're solving.”* “Careers don't collapse overnight; they stall one approval layer at a time.”* “Fun isn't a perk—it's fuel.”GuestDominic Levesque — HR executive turned founder; CEO of NextWave; author and advisor on leadership, technology, and organizational transformation.
Amye and Becca are back to talk about the oil industry! We recap and review Landman S2:EPS 4&5In episode 4, Dancing Rainbows: Tommy and the Norris family gather for his mother's funeral. We learn about Tommy's mom and it's not good.In episode 5, The Pirate Dinner: Tommy runs around putting out fires and Angela prepares a pirate-themed dinner for TL.For ad-free and BONUS episodes, please support the show by signing up for Little Miss Recap PREMIUM:https://www.patreon.com/littlemissrecap or click subscribe on Apple Podcasts!PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS:LUMI GUMMIES are consistent, mellow, and super delicious –– Lumi Gummies are specifically designed to make you feel good, not stoned. Lumi Gummies are available nationwide. We have a 30% code for our listeners! Visit www.LumiGummies.com and use code (LITTLEMISSRECAP) for 30% off your order.Listen to my true crime podcast: Murder She Watched at www.murdershewatchedpod.comGet in touch with us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/littlemissrecapFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/littlemissrecapInstagram: @littlemissrecap Voicemail: www.littlemissrecap.comEmail: amye@littlemissrecap.comGrab yourself some Little Miss Recap merch at: https://littlemissrecap.myshopify.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
TL's Road House is back with two-time GRAMMY Award winner Kristian Bush for a wide-ranging conversation with one of country music's most dynamic creatives. From co-founding the hit duo Sugarland to his early days in Billy Pilgrim, launching a solo career and forming the improvisational rock band Dark Water, Kristian has lived many musical lives. In recent years, he's also become an in-demand songwriter and producer, playing a key role in discovering and producing artists like Megan Moroney, Runaway June and more. In this episode, Tracy and Kristian dig into the highs and hard lessons of a long-lasting career, the realities of navigating fame and success and the importance of evolving with purpose. Hop on board with Tracy and Kristian for an honest, insightful and entertaining ride through their careers that continue to shape modern country music.
Most of us chase home on the outside — new careers, new cities, new missions — assuming the right setting will unlock the right identity. But for Socratese, home wasn't Boston, the Army, or the next achievement. It was the inner place he had been trained to outrun.In this episode, we unpack why so many high-performers hit professional milestones but feel spiritually homeless, how “hero's journey” conditioning pushes leaders away from their real identity, and how cannabis (used intentionally, not performatively) became the unexpected doorway to presence, empathy, and actual healing.We trace the emotional reality of reintegration after elite institutions (military, corporate, startup), how performance culture replaces personhood, and why coming home is always an inward path — never a geographic one.This conversation winds through 80s action movies, the “meeting crisis,” late-stage capitalism narratives, business ethics, the collapse of real community, and the quiet courage required to stop living other people's scripts.No mysticism. No clichés. Just a brutally honest exploration of what it actually takes to return to yourself.TL;DR* Home isn't a location—it's your inner alignment. Many leaders hit external success while feeling internally displaced.* Cannabis as a tool, not an identity. For Socratese, it created non-judgmental presence—the state needed for real healing.* Performance culture steals personhood. Whether military or corporate, the identity costumes eventually crack.* Disruption isn't tech—it's restoring human reciprocity. Real business is two people making each other better.* The journey inward is the only real journey. Every choice either takes you closer to your true self or further away.Memorable Lines* “I came home from the Army, but I didn't feel at home. Because the home I needed wasn't a place—it was my heart.”* “Cannabis didn't heal me. It put me in a state where healing was finally possible.”* “We spend years becoming the person others expect, and then wonder why we feel like strangers in our own lives.”* “Business should be: I win, you win. Somewhere along the line, we lost the human part.”* “You don't find home. You return to it.”GuestSocratese Rosenfeld — Army veteran, tech founder, CEO of Jane, and one of the most thoughtful voices on identity, healing, and conscious leadership.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/socratesrosenfeld/Website: https://www.iheartjane.com/Why This MattersIf you're a founder, veteran, executive, or anyone who has lived inside a high-performance machine, you know the cost: identity confusion, emotional detachment, and a quiet sense of exile from yourself.Coming back home is the real work.Not a tactic. Not a hack.A reckoning.The leaders of tomorrow aren't the loudest.They're the ones who know where “home” is — and how to lead from that grounded center.Call to ActionIf this conversation lit something up for you, don't just let it fade. Come join me inside the Second Life Leader community on Skool. That's where I share the frameworks, field reports, and real stories of reinvention that don't make it into the podcast. You'll connect with other professionals who are actively rebuilding and leading with clarity. The link is in the show notes—step inside and start building your Second Life today.https://secondlifeleader.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com
Rita Malvone did — but only after it nearly burned her out as a leader, a human, and as someone trying to make sense of a career that never quite felt like hers.In this episode, Rita and I unpack the quiet misery of high-performing corporate people: the ones who smile on Zoom, hit the metrics, answer Slacks at 11 p.m.… and privately wonder why they feel so damn empty.Rita's story starts in China, leading a young team while simultaneously building an entire Asia-Pacific presence from scratch. On paper? Impressive.In reality? A slow emotional suffocation disguised as “success.”She talks openly about being a bad leader — not out of incompetence, but because she was deeply unhappy. The FaceTime culture, the politicking, the performative grind, the “be grateful you even have this job” mindset… all of it slowly turned her into someone she didn't like.When the company finally told her she was 47th in line for a promotion, she snapped the trap in half.Leaving wasn't graceful. It wasn't strategic.It was survival.And looking back, Rita realized something hard but beautiful:You can't become the leader you want to be inside a system that requires you to betray yourself.We dig into the aftermath of walking away, the shock of rediscovering joy, the messy years of rebuilding, and how real leadership is less “motivational poster” and more “doing the hard, human, unglamorous work.”We talk about why suffering gives leaders their edge, why authenticity can't be faked, and why corporate life fails people who don't fit the mold — no matter how capable they are.This isn't a rage story.It's a liberation story.No villains. No corporate-hate screeds. Just an honest look at the moment you realize your career is using you more than you're using it — and what happens when you finally walk out.TL;DR* The trap: A prestigious career that looks like success and feels like misery.* The break point: Being told she was “#47 in line for a promotion.”* The turn: Leaving corporate, owning how unhappy she truly was, and rebuilding a life that isn't powered by performance, FaceTime, or pretending.* The lesson: You can't lead well while losing yourself.Memorable Lines* “I wasn't a bad leader. I was an unhappy human pretending to be a leader.”* “We were building the seats as we were sitting in them.”* “You can't sugarcoat how miserable you are and still expect to lead well.”* “Once I stepped out, I finally saw the cage I had been sitting in.”GuestRita Malvone — Leadership coach, former corporate executive in China, and someone who rebuilt her life after discovering her ‘career' was a beautifully decorated cage.
Natalia Chappell is the founder of Natalia Chappell & Co, a UK-based consultancy helping luxury and lifestyle brands scale sustainably. Previously, she led marketing for THG's luxury division, working with brands like Coach and Ralph Lauren across price points from hundreds to thousands of pounds.In this episode of DTC Pod, Natalia breaks down what it really takes for US brands to win in the UK—and why so many get it wrong. She shares the full-funnel mistakes she sees premium brands make over and over, why some household US names thrived in Britain while others quietly retreated, and what's actually driving results on Meta right now. She also gets into how to connect with younger consumers who think differently about spending, and why the old playbook of polished content isn't cutting it anymore. Plus, her journey from corporate marketing leader to female founder, and what she wishes more people understood about building a business as a woman.Episode brought to you by StordInteract with other DTC experts and access our monthly fireside chats with industry leaders on DTC Pod Slack.On this episode of DTC Pod, we cover:1. Lessons from high-growth UK e-commerce brands 2. Creating sustainable, holistic marketing strategies3. Using data and analytics to drive channel mix decisions4. Optimizing for paid and organic synergy5. Landing page and website audit best practices6. UGC, influencer, and creator partnership frameworks7. Onboarding and managing creators for conversion and brand fit8. Navigating UK logistics, customs, and local expectations9. How to adapt brand voice and content for UK consumer10. UK cultural moments and how to plan campaigns around them11. Success stories (Drunk Elephant, Ralph Lauren, Coach) and why some US brands flop12. Digital-first approaches to brand building13. Upcoming trends—partnership ads, authentic content, and Gen Z consumers14. Supporting and growing as a female founder in e-commerceTimestamps00:00 Introduction to DTC POD and episode with Natalia Chappell01:18 Natalia's background: fashion, digital marketing, luxury brand experience03:26 Lessons learned building luxury and beauty e-commerce teams05:16 Becoming a female founder and launching Natalia Chappell & Co07:22 The type and scale of brands Natalia's agency works with09:07 Optimizing paid-to-organic mix for sustainable growth12:12 Data, analytics, and the importance of first-party data integrity13:33 Why understanding inventory and offer depth matters before scaling ads16:26 Building a marketing flywheel that feeds itself18:50 Audience segmentation, CRM, and conversion optimization20:08 Attribution modeling and keeping data integrations clean22:29 Organic growth: auditing website, SEO, landing pages, and reviews24:03 Content strategy: authentic UGC, influencers, and the UK market26:58 Equipping creators for conversion, not just reach29:25 Structuring affiliate and creator programs, commissioning vs. flat fees33:01 Logistics: Warehousing, customs, and UK delivery expectations36:54 Adapting voice, copy, and calendar to resonate in the UK38:34 Brand case studies: Drunk Elephant, Coach, Ralph Lauren41:09 Why some US brands struggle in the UK (Forever 21, etc.)44:21 Trends to watch: partnership ads, content authenticity, Gen Z targeting47:25 Where to find and connect with Natalia ChappellShow notes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more. Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• #243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here.Projects the DTC Pod team is working on:DTCetc - all our favorite brands on the internetOlivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementCastmagic - AI Workspace for ContentFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTokNatalia Chappell - Founder of Natalia Chappell & Co.Blaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Castmagic
Welcome back on board TL's Road House! Tracy Lawrence sits down with country singer-songwriter Lanie Gardner to talk musical inspirations, family influence, stage nerves and more. A North Carolina native with traditional roots, Lanie first blew fans away in 2020 when her YouTube cover of “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac went viral. Before that, she was learning guitar and singing alongside her dad from an early age. Her career has quickly taken off with a record deal right out of college, opening for major acts like the Jonas Brothers, Jelly Roll and Cody Johnson, and she most recently released her sophomore album, Faded Polaroids. Tracy and Lanie get real about life lessons they have learned, while also bonding over their go-to Broadway bars, and the memories made along the way. Tune in for a fun and heartfelt conversation with one of country music's fastest-rising stars!
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