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At just 18 years old, Jacob Diaz went from growing up in extreme poverty and foster care to helping manage a massive cocaine trafficking operation stretching from the Texas border to Florida. In this episode, Jacob explains how he started as a driver and translator before eventually handling logistics, coordinating drivers, collecting money, managing stash houses, and helping oversee the U.S. side of an operation connected to the Beltrán Leyva organization. At its peak, the network was moving dozens of kilos a week, with Jacob describing hundreds of kilos moving through individual customers and millions of dollars changing hands. Jacob breaks down how the operation stayed under the radar, how cocaine moved across the country, what life was like around cartel figures in Mexico, and the mistake that eventually brought federal investigators to his door. After being convicted on a federal cocaine conspiracy charge and serving more than seven years in prison, Jacob completely changed direction and built a legitimate business helping people repair their credit and access funding. This is the story of how a teenager went from homelessness and foster care to the center of a multimillion-dollar cocaine operation—and how it all came crashing down. Go Support Jacob! Ig: https://www.instagram.com/mycreditbuilderpros/ This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: Hims! To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/connect NordVPN! NordVPN! Upgrade your online protection with an all-in-one security app! Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/theconnect. Itʼs risk free with NordVPNʼs 30-day money-back guarantee! Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 0:00 Intro: From Foster Care to Cartel Logistics 6:11 Growing Up in Extreme Poverty in Ocala 11:50 Foster Care, Family Separation & His Mom Disappearing 17:15 Learning to Let Go and Move Forward 20:03 This Episode Is Sponsored By Hims 21:48 Selling to Eat While Homeless 29:00 Selling Out of the Foster Home 34:32 Meeting the Man Who Became His Father Figure 41:54 Getting Involved In The Beltran-Leyva Organization 43:21 This Episode Is Sponsored By NordVPN 44:42 Becoming the U.S. Logistics Manager 47:17 Collecting Cash, Translating & Learning the Business 55:07 Border Routes, Checkpoints & Moving Product 1:00:57 The 70-Year-Old Cartel Mule 1:06:00 Moving 20 Kilos a Week Through Ocala 1:12:36 The Dream of Retiring in Spain 1:22:02 Cartel Security & Acapulco Nightlife 1:27:05 Living on a $30K-a-Month Party Budget 1:32:38 Why They Used One Distributor at a Time 1:38:02 How His Boss Got Back Across the Border 1:44:49 Flying Cash to Mexico 1:50:44 The 2011 Federal Investigation Begins 1:56:31 The Federal Case & Recorded Evidence 2:01:33 Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison 2:06:51 Building a Credit Business in Prison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we have a conversation about time, memory, and the bittersweet geography of human sorrow. Georgi Gospodinovis widely considered one of the most daring voices in contemporary European literature. His acclaimed novel, The Physics of Sorrow, won the prestigious Jan Michalski Prize in 2016, blending ancient myth and quantum physics to chronicle the delicate realities of post-socialist Eastern Europe. Joining him is Angela Rodel, a brilliant linguist, musician, and translator whose profound artistic empathy carries the flowing cadences of the Bulgarian language into vivid English. Together, this extraordinary creative duo made history by winning the 2023 International Booker Prizefor Time Shelter—the first book written in Bulgarian to ever receive the honor.Time Shelter is a masterfully dark, funny, and prescient novel. It begins with an enigmatic psychiatrist opening a clinic that treats Alzheimer's patients by meticulously recreating past decades to match their internal clocks. But the experiment quickly escapes the clinic walls, triggering a pan-European crisis where entire nations hold democratic referendums to choose which era of the past they will retreat into. It is a book that holds up a mirror to our own world, exploring what happens when a civilization faces a deficit of meaning and tries to weaponize nostalgia.(0:00) The Trap of Nostalgia(1:22) The Nonlinear Approach to Storytelling(3:53) Translating the Atmosphere(4:31) The Pandemic of the Past(6:37) Death and the Gardener(9:49) The Translators Calling(11:00) Slowing Down Time(13:14) Storytelling vs Propaganda(15:54) Translating the Atmosphere(18:19) What makes a good life? What has given your life meaning?(20:56) Reflections on God and the Stories His Grandmother Told Him(23:43) The Importance of Hugging, Empathy and StorytellingEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg’s Amanda Gordon and Emily Birnbaum join host Sarah Holder to discuss how political spending is shaping the US midterm elections, who is funding candidates behind the scenes and what’s at stake for both Republicans and Democrats. We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Guests: Amanda Gordon and Emily Birnbaum; Edited by Nicole Beemsterboer. Fact-checking by Big Take team; Engineering by Sean Carter. Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Josh interviews Eric Kooymans, an online marketing expert with 18 years of experience. Eric shares actionable strategies for e-commerce growth, including in-depth keyword research, competitor and paid ad analysis, and cost per acquisition estimation. He emphasizes the importance of product bundling, expanding sales channels, and leveraging tools like SEMrush and Facebook Ad Library. Eric offers practical tips on using Google and Facebook Shopping integrations and provides advice for building sustainable, scalable e-commerce brands that attract long-term investment.Chapters:Introduction to Eric Kooymans and His Expertise (00:00:00)Eric's background, experience, and notable clients in e-commerce and online marketing.Starting a Growth Strategy: Self-Audit & Audience Analysis (00:01:34)Initial steps for developing a growth plan: self-audit, understanding target audience, and identifying customer problems.Keyword Research and Demand Analysis (00:02:05)Using tools like Keyword Keg, SEMrush, and Google Keyword Planner to analyze search volume, demand, and seasonal trends.Building a Demand Growth Strategy (00:02:56)Translating keyword research into a demand-driven business strategy, considering seasonality and cost per acquisition.Evaluating Cost per Acquisition and Product Bundling (00:03:52)Assessing average order value, cost per acquisition, and the importance of bundling products for profitability.Keyword Research Tools and Competitor Analysis (00:04:41)Comparing keyword research tools and introducing competitor analysis using SEMrush for deeper market insights.Deep Dive into Competitor Analysis (00:05:36)How to audit competitors, analyze their strengths, weaknesses, and identify cost-effective keyword opportunities.Paid Advertising and Ad Analysis (00:06:52)Conducting paid ad research using SEMrush, SpyFu, and Facebook Ad Library to understand competitors' ad strategies.Estimating Cost per Acquisition with Industry Data (00:08:50)Using WordStream and industry benchmarks to estimate cost per acquisition and conversion rates before launching campaigns.Optimizing Product Assortment and Bundling (00:11:24)Developing product bundles and assortments that increase average order value and align with customer passion.Actionable Takeaway 1: Activate Shopping Channels (00:12:37)Quick win: Turn on Google Shopping, Facebook Shopping, and use plugins to expand product reach.Actionable Takeaway 2: Focus on Product Bundles (00:13:49)Group winning products into bundles or seasonal packages to improve ad ROI and scale growth.Actionable Takeaway 3: Expand to New Marketplaces (00:14:44)Leverage platforms like Faire and other marketplaces to increase exposure and test new channels with bestsellers.Closing Remarks and Resources (00:15:58)Eric thanks the host, offers to answer questions, and mentions show notes with additional resources.Links and Mentions:Keyword Keg: "00:02:05"  SEMrush: "00:02:05"  Google Keyword Planner: "00:02:05"  SpyFu: "00:07:14"  Facebook Ads Library: "00:07:14"  WordStream: "00:09:48"  Sales and Orders: "00:13:19"  Transcript:Josh 00:00:00  Today I am super excited to introduce you to Eric Kooymans. Eric is an online marketing expert with over 18 years of experience in e-commerce development, search engine optimization, Facebook ads, influencer marketing and much more. With a portfolio boasting over 180 different companies including the American Cancer Society, passion, passion, City Church and Chris Tomlin. Eric's specialties include WordPress, Shopify and Magento e-commerce, as well as various marketing automation tools like Activecampaign and HubSpot. Get ready to learn from the best of in this business on today's podcast. So with that introduction, welcome to the show, Eric.Eric 00:00:42  Thank you for having me. I appreciate your time.Josh 00:00:44  Every single listener is going to want to hear, like, what are those growth strategies that you implement? Right? What are those the tactical things that you do that help diversify, provide comfort. But I think it's not even just the aspect of diversification. I think it is building a comprehensive brand that private equity truly would be hungry to acquire, right? Because they don't just see you as a fly by night Amazon seller.Josh 00:01:14  You had success on that, but you can't repeat that success anywhere else. so Eric, let's let's dive into those strategies. Somebody comes to you, you know, how do you work them or how do you start to develop that 6 to 24 month, you know, growth strategy? I guess ramp up for them.Eric 00:01:34  Sounds good. Yeah. So the first off, before we do it, we basically have we want to ask the basic questions and we kind of we normally have a little questionnaire that we have that we'll provide in the show notes. But the big question that you always want to kind of do a kind of little self audit. And we need to be able to understand, you know, who you are, who is the target audience? You know, what specifically is their problem or what are they looking for? Like what's their big, you know, when they're looking for your products? Kind of. What is that? What are we think of that is kind of what's the keywords, what's the what's the the symptom or the problem that they're having.Eric 00:02:05  And then with that, also, when it comes to the types of gifts or ways that this product could be used in, if it were to be a, a type of a gift or a, you know, holiday type thing. We put together all the different audiences and we do what we call the keyword research around that. And that's basically using cool tools like, keyword keg. there's also, SEMrush. There's also Google, Keyword Planner, but these are tools that we put it in there. And that basically tells us over the last 12 months what is the search volume and not just what we think we want to offer, but what are all the other things that we never thought of. And from there, we're then able to kind of have a lay of the land of what's the demand? Then we put together what we call the demand growth strategy, which basically is a how do we build our business around where the opportunity is. We don't want to just go buy a whole bunch of products and hope it works.Eric 00:02:56  We actually have to plan for it. And so the way that we do that is, is we understand what's the demand and what how many people are searching for what. And then and that's not just only at what times of the year as well, because you want to know what our seasonal business is. And if you have something that's big and and at Christmas time, well, how do you get busy in the summertime? You know, how do you not have the slow months? And how do you build products in a company around a sustainable growth strategy with that? And so we really kind of look at the seasonal trends. and then lastly, when you look at the keyword research, we're then able to understand what's the average cost per click and, and what the key thing to note is that is that if we were to go say, let's go do this, let's go and put together, a strategy, what is the average cost per acquisition? And those are the things that really allow us to say, hey,...

Translating word for word from English is one of the quickest ways to sound unnatural in Spanish, and set phrases are where it shows most. In this episode, Pablo goes through ten everyday expressions where Spanish picks a completely different verb from English, covering questions, mistakes, parties, instruments and more, with an example of each so you can start using them straight away.➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Love learning in short bursts? Our free weekly newsletter is packed with tips just like these: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We cannot tell you how much we LOVE receiving your questions and requests for‘perfume prescriptions' (something we've always specialised in at On the ScentPodcast – it brings us such joy being able to match people to perfumes they'dperhaps never tried or even heard of). And we get a LOT of DMs@onthescentpodcast on Instagram, and messages on our On the Scent privateFacebook group, so here we are dedicating an episode to do a deep dive on twofascinating fragrant conundrums...Sometimes the prescription requests we get are to help find a ‘replacement' for abeloved signature scent that's since been discontinued – to which we say, there'sprobably never going to be an exact match, but we can definitely guide you towardtrying some scents that match the vibe, the feeling that fragrance gave you whenyou wore it, and the way it slotted into your life like a puzzle piece. We also get alot of requests for very specific scenarios, sometimes quite abstract themes orintimate moments our listeners are seeking to scent! But when we think aboutthem more broadly, there's ways of applying these scenarios (and the things thelistener needs to take from them: strength, motivation, comfort, energy...) toaspects of our own lives.In this correspondence special, we begin with some lovely feedback from a listenerwho made a new discovery via a previous prescription suggestion, then we dive intothe two new requests, which are equally intriguing, and really showcase the kindsof questions we get so many of and adore researching (often for hours!) to find theperfect perfumes for.Let's begin!Joanna said:‘Dear Suzy and Nicola,I can't thank you enough for your amazing affordable iris prescriptions! Both soundincredible and I will be definitely be hunting them down, especially Fragonard Bellede Paris!I especially want to thank you for your reviews of the new M&S perfumes. Thatepisode came out shortly before my trip to England from the States, and Iimmediately added M&S to the itinerary! And WOW…Sheer Musk and DarkestVanilla are incredible! M&S perfumes are unavailable in America, so had my tripbeen just a couple of weeks earlier I would have been completely out of luck, as Iwould never have considered exploring M&S as a perfume haven without yourexpert recommendation. I humbly beg you to do full reviews of the rest of theStudio lineup! I feel that the interests of promoting truly exquisite super-affordable,unique fragrances warrant such a podcast focus. Thank you for all you do for thefragrance community!!'Listener prescriptions:Netta asks:‘Hi! I recently discovered your podcast and I'm absolutely loving it. I've been bingelistening and enjoying every episode!!I've always been obsessed with fragrance and smelling good, so it feels like I'vefinally found my people.I was wondering if you could recommend a perfume that's similar to thediscontinued Armani Privé Pierre de Lune. I absolutely loved it and have nevermanaged to find anything that captures the same feeling. It had such a clean, soft,almost soapy quality while still feeling fresh and elegant. I'd be so grateful for anyrecommendations! Many thanks in advance, Netta.'Daniela Andrier (well known for her love of iris) created Pierre de Lune, featuringviolet, iris, cassia & woody notes.Suzy suggests:Prada Infusion d'Iris‘This modern and elegant fragrance opens with notes of mandarin, galbanum,orange and orange blossom which lead to the heart composed of iris, cedar andvetiver. The base is composed of incense and benzoin.'Fragonard Belle de ParisAnother stunning iris scent by Daniela Andrier. And only £42 for 100ml eau detoilette! ‘Belle de paris is elegantly cloaked in iris, a symbol of chic, and wears itsincomparable scent. Its fruity head notes of green mandarin, neroli, and pearbrighten a generous heart of iris absolutely adorned with violet and incense. Muskand white cedar form its base.'27 87 Per sē‘Per sē is our scent identity and the olfactive translation of our core belief: There isNo Scent Like the Present. It combines the now. The achromatic, and the individualin a sensory experience.“In creating Per sē, we aimed to capture the very essence of the present moment.This fragrance is unparalleled; it ebbs and flows with the dynamism of change, yetits core remains strikingly constant. Just as time never stops, neither does ‘Per sē'.It serves as evidence of the enduring within the ever-changing.”Crafting a symphony of achromatic elegance, Per sē is composed of a floralbouquet, orris butter, and violet leaves. Juxtaposed with clean aldehydes, bamboo,and a pinch of spicy pepper, a subtle underscore of ambrette seeds, angelica roots,and gentle musk complete the incompletable experience of the sensory now.'Nicola suggested:Diptyque Fleur de Peau‘A tribute to the mythical love between Psyche and Eros, which led to the birth oftheir daughter, Hedone. One scent can convey this legend: musks. At the heart ofFleur de Peau, they are cottony, downy or soft. Highlighted with iris and ambretteseed, they reveal their full tactile dimension.Absolute ambrette seed extract comes from hibiscus flowers. Its notes areextraordinarily rich: sweet, slightly animal, fruity (like pear and plum).'Madeline @rocknrollgypsy_13 asks:‘Hello Suzy and Nicola! Fragrance goddesses!Long time listener of the pod, I work on a vineyard in the Hunter Valley NSWAustralia and listening to both of you have gotten me through some long, long daysworking by myself. My name is Madeleine and I was wondering if you could give mea perfume prescription to empower and ground me.Apart from being a musician, one of my other passions is Muay Thai. As a femalefighter I compete quite regularly, recently coming back from a life changing trip toBangkok where I competed at the WBC games winning a silver medal for Australia.It was a tough fight and I know I could've done more to win that gold, but my mindalways seems to stop me before I even step over the ropes. My mentality issomething I always battle with, self-doubt, self-confidence and self-belief is alwayswhat I struggle with. This is a weird kind of prescription, but I would like somethingto wear before my fights, something that is empowering, fires me up, grounds meand makes me feel like I am an unstoppable force going into the ring to face myopponent. Think a goddess of war, powerful, strong, unbreakable and fierce.Something to spray on before I warm up, or walk into the ring that grounds me,centres me and reminds me of who I am.I am open to anything, as my love for perfume has grown so much since listeningto you both. Much love always, thank you for all you do.Madeleine xx'Nicola's answer:Olfactive O New Earth‘I am the host who cooks to the rhythm of the seasons, the one who pulls up anextra chair before you've even asked. I believe in the beauty of things made byhand - the thumbprint in the clay, the worn-in softness of a family heirloom. Thereis quiet joy in walking the same path every day and noticing the first green shootsof change. For me, luxury resides in the weight of a heavy linen shirt and thesimple, rhythmic task of chopping herbs from the windowsill pot. I am a life lived inthe present tense.NOTES:Luminous top: shiso, pink peppercorn, spearmint, elemi Present heart: deep-leafimmersion, armoise, geranium, chamomile blue, cardamom, clary sage Rootedbase: hay absolute, fir balsam, oakmoss, myrrhMOMENTS:Nurturing my sourdough starter Fantasising of a life in the wilderness Leaving thebookshop with just one more A cup of tea in the garden Seeking out the perfectsoulful escape'Amouage Meander‘The Amouage Meander eau de parfum explores the exhilarating feeling ofhappiness in a land covered by fog – think lush green mountains and runningwaterfalls covered in steamy clouds. Translating this surreal landscape using notesof frankincense and vetiver, the rich greenery with cypriol and jonquille, and thecaramel-hued earth with sandalwood, carrot heart and orris root, this uniquefragrance captivates the senses and doesn't let go even hours after being spritzedon the pulses.'Suzy's answer:Eris Parfums Ma Bête‘MA BÊTE (My Beast) caresses you with the suggestiveness of perfumed fur. Acollision of the floral and the animal, MA BÊTE combines a regal Tunisian Neroli withspices and a 50 percent overdose of Antoine Lie's own animalic cocktail.'‘Ma Bête is a fierce beast with raunchy elegance.' – Antoine Lie (Perfumer)Aldehydes, Tunisian Neroli, Indian NutmegIndian Cypriol, Honduran Styrax, Indian Jasmine SambacVirginia Cedarwood, Indonesian Patchouli, Synthetic Animalic Accord‘After interviewing Master Perfumer Antoine Lie for Scent and Subversion, Barbaraasked him to help her create a collection of fragrances as bold as her favouritevintage perfumes but for a modern audience.Named after ERIS, the Greek goddess of troublemaking and disruption, ERISPARFUMS is inspired by muses — divine, human, and fragrant — that exemplifyunconventional beauty and...

Listen as John F. Doane, MD, FACS; Sonny Goel, MD; and Robert T. Lin, MD, discuss the evidence-based keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) guidelines and how they align with real-world SMILE (Carl Zeiss Meditec) practice. At each step, the panel shares practical pearls to sharpen clinical judgment, refine surgical technique, and optimize SMILE outcomes.

The conversation continues as Sonny Goel, MD; and Robert T. Lin, MD, discuss strategies to help surgeons new to SMILE (Carl Zeiss Meditec) prevent and manage intraoperative complications. The panel shares practical pearls for avoiding common pitfalls, building confidence, and navigating challenging cases

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us. We believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other. In this episode, James and Ryan unpack a simple but powerful metaphor for adult romantic bonds: the red hat (emotional system), blue hat (caregiving system), and purple hat (sexual system). Drawing on attachment science from Phil Shaver, Mario Mikulincer, and Sue Johnson, they show how these three behavioral systems interact in-session and at home—and why you “can't red-hat your way into connection.” You'll hear vivid clinical examples, live-process reflections, and practical language you can bring straight to your couples, helping them see their cycle, name their hats, and take the first small blue-hat risks that change everything. 1. The Three Behavioral Systems = Three Hats Red Hat = Emotional System The hardwired system that signals inner experience—distress, pain, longings—outward. “Red” is not bad; it's the channel for “something is happening in me; I need you to see it.” Blue Hat = Caregiving System The instinct to turn toward another's distress: to be accessible, responsive, and engaged. In EFT terms, this is the responsive other—and it's what actually creates and maintains bond. Purple Hat = Sexual System The system driving touch, pleasure, and erotic connection in adult romantic bonds. Not an “add-on” after emotions are fixed, but a co-equal system that interacts with red and blue. 2. You Can't “Red-Hat” Your Way into Connection When both partners stay in red, they're each sending signals but no one is picking up the phone. That red‑vs‑red pattern feels like: competing for whose pain “counts,” chronic explaining, convincing, and defending, more loneliness after talking than before. Without at least a little blue hat, the bond cannot form or repair—no matter how much content is shared. 3. The Blue Hat Is Vulnerable Work—for Clients and Clinicians Putting on the blue hat requires a yielding move (Jim Coan's language): setting your own swirl aside for a moment, letting the other's pain actually touch you, allowing yourself to be impacted and guided by their inner world. For many partners (especially withdrawers), caregiving is wired to feel like a set-up for failure: “Every invitation is just another chance to get it wrong.” They often pull their heart back to protect against repeated failure. As a therapist or coach, you are meant to wear the blue hat for everyone in the room: If your compassion goes offline for one partner, the cycle has pulled you into red. Your temporary blue hat often “bridges” when a partner can't yet offer that responsiveness. 4. Red, Blue, and Purple Are Interlocking Cogs, Not a Straight Line Traditional framing: fix the emotional system first, and the sexual system will naturally follow. This episode offers a more mutual, systemic view: Secure emotional connection supports satisfying sexual connection. Blocked or painful sexual dynamics also make emotional safety harder. Deep, responsive sexual moments can reinforce emotional security, and vice versa. Think of the systems as interlocked gears: when one jams (emotion, caregiving, or sex), the others feel the strain. 5. Simple Metaphor, Heavy Theory Behind It The hat model is a front-door metaphor for clients that quietly carries: attachment research (5,000+ studies), Shaver & Mikulincer's work on adult bonding systems, Sue Johnson's emphasis on responsiveness as the core of love. Instead of teaching full attachment theory to clients who “can't even sit on the same couch,” you: offer two or three hats they can remember in the heat of the moment, help them name when they're switching hats, and anchor micro-interventions: “Right now, everyone has the red hat on. Who can risk 1% of a blue hat?” 6. Seeing the Cycle = Regaining Choice Clients cannot change what they cannot see; “hats” give them a shared language to see it. Therapists can track: When red turns from “open red” (vulnerable sharing) into “shadow red” (mistrust, blame, vague signals). When a partner briefly has a blue hat on and then flips back into red. When sexual bids (purple) are met with blue (healing) vs met with red (rejection, mistrust). Even a 1% blue-hat response (e.g., “I can see how hard that is for you”) can be enough to create real hope. 7. Beyond the Couch: A Call for More Blue Hats in the Culture The same red‑vs‑red dynamic shows up at the societal level: “My red hat is bigger/more legitimate than your red hat.” Lots of pain, very few reliable blue hats. The episode frames EFT and attachment science as world-facing work: inviting more blue‑hat moments in communities, justice spaces, and public conversations, honoring community leaders who quietly build learning communities that increase quality of care everywhere. We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples.    Stay connected with us: Facebook: Follow our page @pushtheleadingedge Ryan: Follow @ryanranaprofessionaltraining on Facebook and visit his website James: Follow @dochawklpc on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website at dochawklpc.com George Faller: Visit georgefaller.com If you like the concepts discussed on this podcast you can explore our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV). Thank you for being part of our community. Let's push the leading edge together!

Advanced R&D Architecture: Eliminating Bioavailability Bottlenecks and Scaling Product Formulation with Vardan Ter-AntonyanIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Vardan Ter-Antonyan, Founder and Managing Principal of Ter-Antonyan Consulting LLC, to examine the complex technical hurdles and scaling friction that routinely derail product development across the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, and functional food sectors. Vardan, an international R&D consultant, formulation scientist, and operational strategist, details how life sciences and consumer packaged goods enterprises can overcome low ingredient solubility and commercial manufacturing bottlenecks. This conversation provides a comprehensive, technical guide for R&D directors, technical founders, and operations leaders looking to deploy advanced drug delivery systems, improve product bioavailability, and leverage Lean Six Sigma methodologies to accelerate time-to-market.The Advanced Delivery Architecture: Deploying Nanotechnology and Streamlining Scale-Up ManufacturingThe primary technical bottleneck stalling the commercial viability of modern pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations is poor water solubility among active lipophilic compounds, which frequently results in minimal gastrointestinal absorption and wasted active ingredients. Vardan Ter-Antonyan explains that when a technical team relies on conventional formulation methods for oil-based actives, bioavailability can drop to single-digit percentages, eroding consumer efficacy and inflating raw material expenses. To overcome these absorption limits, forward-thinking R&D teams must deploy advanced nanotechnology platforms—such as self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems (SNEDDS), liposomal encapsulation, and cyclodextrin inclusion complexes—to dramatically increase active surface area. Incorporating controlled-release technologies like hydrogels or multi-layer tablet matrices further optimizes therapeutic delivery, giving brands a distinct, scientifically validated edge in competitive consumer markets.Translating complex laboratory formulations into predictable, large-scale commercial manufacturing requires a disciplined bridge between technical R&D and operational execution. Many emerging startups and mid-market product brands encounter severe scale-up failures because early-stage formulation choices fail to account for commercial equipment tolerances, raw material variations, or regulatory compliance standards. Applying Lean Six Sigma principles and root-cause analysis allows technical leaders to map every step of the manufacturing pipeline, systematically eliminate operational waste, and standardize production variables before committing capital to full-scale runs. This data-driven, engineering-first approach prevents costly batch rejections, shortens regulatory review timelines, and ensures that innovative formulations maintain their integrity during high-volume production.Furthermore, sustaining long-term innovation in highly regulated CPG and health sectors demands an agile executive mindset that balances rigorous scientific discipline with operational flexibility. Technical founders must avoid spreading critical R&D resources across unproven initiatives, choosing instead to prioritize high-yield projects like functional beverages, dissolvable powders, or oral pouches that solve clear consumer pain points. Drawing parallels to high-altitude mountaineering, technical leadership requires endurance, clear risk assessment, and the strategic agility to adjust formulation roadmaps when real-world production data demands a pivot. When cutting-edge delivery science, Lean Six Sigma operational controls, and clear portfolio prioritization are synthesized into a single R&D architecture, an enterprise eliminates technical bottlenecks, safeguards its margins, and predictably expands its market equity.About Vardan Ter-AntonyanVardan Ter-Antonyan is the Founder and Managing Principal of Ter-Antonyan Consulting LLC, a prominent formulation scientist, and a global operations strategist with over two decades of cross-industry experience. Specializing in pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, functional foods, cosmetics, medical devices, and cannabis, Vardan helps technical teams solve complex bioavailability challenges and scale manufacturing processes. He is the author of The C-Suite Bible, host of his own industry podcast, and an expert consultant dedicated to eliminating technical bottlenecks for emerging and established product brands.About Ter-Antonyan Consulting LLCTer-Antonyan Consulting LLC is an elite technical advisory firm and operational consultancy engineered to help life sciences, CPG, and supplement companies accelerate product development and scale manufacturing. The firm specializes in delivering custom bioavailability enhancement playbooks, nanotechnology delivery integration, Lean Six Sigma process optimization, and lab-to-commercial scale-up support. Through rigorous root-cause audits and tailored R&D roadmaps, Ter-Antonyan Consulting LLC enables organizations to remove technical debt, improve product performance, and maximize enterprise valuation.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeTer-Antonyan Consulting LLC Official Website: vardanterantonyan.comVardan Ter-Antonyan on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vardanterantonyanKey Episode HighlightsImproving Bioavailability via Nanotechnology: Deploying nanoemulsions, liposomes, and SNEDDS to overcome lipophilic compound solubility limitations and maximize active ingredient absorption.Engineering Controlled-Release Systems: Utilizing multi-layer matrices and micro-encapsulation to deliver sustained-release profiles for functional foods and pharmaceuticals.The Lab-to-Commercial Scale-Up Framework: Applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate manufacturing waste and prevent batch rejections during commercial scale-up.Root-Cause Bottleneck Identification: Auditing R&D workflows and production data to resolve technical obstacles stalling product launch timelines.Agile R&D Portfolio Prioritization: Concentrating technical capital on high-ROI delivery formats like oral pouches, dissolvable powders, and functional beverages.ConclusionThe conversation with Vardan Ter-Antonyan underscores that accelerating product innovation in regulated markets requires an intentional balance of advanced formulation science and rigorous operational discipline. By standardizing internal R&D governance, embracing modern nanotechnology delivery platforms, and systematically eliminating scale-up friction, business leaders can transform complex technical concepts into highly structured, self-sustaining commercial assets.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Revenue growth is the metric every business celebrates. Record quarters become press releases, and the top line becomes a proxy for health. But when the revenue line on a P&L keeps climbing while the profit line doesn't, growth stops being a sign of success and starts functioning as a cover story. Ben Hansen, CEO of Profit Doctor and founder of an 8-figure staffing firm, built a team of over 100 employees in eight years while maintaining profitable growth. He now works with companies earning between $2 and $50 million in annual revenue, and most see meaningful profit improvements within 12 weeks. In this episode, he covers: Why growth often hides profit problems rather than solving them, and the P&L signals that reveal the gap before it gets painful How to align middle management incentives around profitability rather than revenue alone, including real-world examples that work at the rank-and-file level What HR leaders should do before entering cost-cutting conversations, and how to frame the employee value trade-off in a way that gets real buy-in Timestamps [00:00:37] Defining profititis: when top-line revenue is strong but net profitability is weak, declining, or sick [00:01:25] Why growth often hides profit problems rather than solving them, and what owners typically deprioritize in the process [00:03:14] The most common root cause of profititis: serving customers and offering products outside your core sweet spot [00:04:37] A cyclical approach to balancing innovation with staying in your profitable lane [00:05:42] Why people spend hurts profitability at two levels: payroll growth rate and the quality and fit of talent [00:08:28] Why HR should do the cost-benefit analysis on every program before walking into the cost-cutting meeting [00:09:35] Ben's approach with his own 100-person team: asking employees whether they'd rather have higher salary or richer benefits [00:12:19] Why incentivizing managers on revenue while hoping they'll protect profit guarantees misaligned behavior [00:14:05] Translating a financial target into a metric the whole team can act on: the revenue-per-labor-hour example [00:19:27] The construction company that went from break-even for 20 years to 20%+ net profit in nine months by communicating labor budgets Brought to You by Paylocity Paylocity is the fastest growing unified platform for HR, Finance, and IT. Paylocity brings your people, processes, and data together in one place so HR leaders can spend less time managing systems and more time doing the work that actually moves their organizations forward. Learn more at paylocity.com Keywords: Ben Hansen, Profit Doctor, profititis, profit margins, revenue growth, cost-benefit analysis, HR cost-cutting, employee compensation, talent quality, incentive alignment, middle management, nonprofit finance, mission-driven organizations, payroll efficiency, P&L management, contribution margin, labor productivity, cost reduction, business profitability, workforce metrics

Retired Gen. Matt Smith spent more than 30 years in the Army and National Guard, commanding at every level from company to brigade and serving in strategic roles at the Pentagon. Now, as executive director of Veteran Initiatives at Emory University's Goizueta Business School, he's on a mission to help transitioning servicemembers translate their military leadership into civilian career success.On episode 313 of Tango Alpha Lima, Smith talks about his "Leave It to Beaver" childhood, his path into the Army, and how he now leads Emory's Master of Business for Veterans program. The one-year accredited degree is designed for servicemembers with 20-plus years of service. He breaks down why NCOs are "the ultimate salespeople," how he's educating civilian employers on the value veterans bring to the workforce, and what makes veteran students different from the rest of higher ed.Also in this episode, podcast hosts Stacy Pearsall, Adam Marr and Joe Worley discuss:How the USS Skate made the impossible possible at the North Pole in 1958America's oldest military decoration that dates back to the Revolutionary War.Why yelling “Geronimo!" became a military tradition thanks to a U.S. Army paratrooper in 1940 at Fort Benning, Ga. , Recruit Miliary and Hiring our HeroesEnter our sweepstakes to win a HumveeEmory University Goizueta Business SchoolGen. Matt Smith on LinkedInTell us Why You Love Your Service Animal

Dr. Remco Breuker, one of the world's leading scholars of pre-modern Korea, joins us to explore the Samguk Yusa, a treasure trove of Korean myth, history, and folklore. We dive into the kingdom of Goryeo, its ruling elites, the position of women, the reality of slavery in old Korea, and why this period remains so misunderstood today. From women tigers to creation myths, from royal power struggles to the everyday lives of commoners, and court poets who drink too much, there should be something in here for everyone. Find Remco and his work online Vestiges of the Three Kingdoms of Ancient Korea: A Translation of the Samguk yusa : https://uhpress.hawaii.edu/title/vestiges-of-the-three-kingdoms-of-ancient-korea-a-translation-of-the-samguk-yusa/ Yi Kyubo: https://uhpress.hawaii.edu/title/not-everything-unfolds-as-anticipated-selections-from-yi-kyubos-tongguk-yi-sangguk-chip/ https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/humanities/institute-for-area-studies/korean-studies Discussion Outline 0:00 The Samguk Yusa 5:20 The Monk Iryeon 2:20 The Language of Goryeo 18:18 Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism 31:34 The Ruling Family of Goryeo 38:30 The Position of Women 42:10 Slavery in Old Korea 46:50 Translating the Samguk Yusa 1:01:52 The Stories of Samguk Yusa 1:10:45 Yi Gyu-bo 1:15:10 Recommendations A huge thanks to Patreon members: Bhavya, Roxanne Murrell, Sara B Cooper, Anne Brennels, Ell, Johnathan Filbert, Daniela Körppen, Cody Schuman, Christopher Futter, Andreas Wendtland. You are stars!! Join Our Patreon Community Here: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=62047873 David A. Tizzard has a PhD in Korean Studies and lectures at Seoul Women's University and Hanyang University. He writes a weekly column in the Korea Times, is a social-cultural commentator, and a musician who has lived in Korea for nearly two decades. He can be reached at datizzard@swu.ac.kr. ▶ David's Insta: @datizzard ▶ KD Insta: @koreadeconstructed These podcasts are recorded live in Seoul. Big thanks to the studio owner and my friend 한정철: https://www.instagram.com/the_story_from_you/ 

Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by Anthony Reeves, Vice President of Global Brand and Creative at Kohler and former Amazon internal agency leader, to explore the vital—but often neglected—topic of embracing discomfort and making tough decisions as an agency leader. Drawing on lessons from his book, "Eat the Donkey: Why Great Companies Embrace Discomfort," Anthony Reeves reveals how formative experiences in the Australian Outback shaped his philosophy on leadership and organizational resilience. Together, Drew McLellan and Anthony Reeves dig into the importance of organizational foundations, management principles, and company characteristics, offering a fresh perspective on why these matter more than the traditional mission, vision, and values statements. Anthony Reeves explains how agencies can distinguish themselves by being exceptional at one core thing, and how principles should function as decision-making tools at every level of the company, especially when leaders aren't in the room. You'll also hear guidance on how agencies can strike a balance between being in an "explorer" mode versus a "static" mode, especially in today's rapidly evolving marketplace where AI and remote work are upending old ways of doing business. The discussion goes beyond theory, with practical advice on making, communicating, and living with hard decisions, plus candid reflections on creating a sense of belonging and protecting one's personal and professional foundation. Whether you're wrestling with your agency's direction, building a culture of accountability, or looking for inspiration to navigate change, this episode is packed with wisdom and actionable strategies. By the end, you'll be ready to rethink not just how your agency operates, but how you lead and the legacy you want to create. A big thank you to our podcast's presenting sponsor, White Label IQ. They're an amazing resource for agencies who want to outsource their design, dev, or PPC work at wholesale prices. Check out their special offer (10 free hours!) for podcast listeners here. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Embracing discomfort as a catalyst for agency growth Defining clear foundations, principles, and characteristics for your agency The value of making hard decisions rooted in your agency's core foundation Why agencies should focus on being exceptional at one thing rather than doing everything Translating principles into daily behaviors and decision-making at every level Balancing exploration and optimization to stay relevant and innovative Reinvigorating culture, connection, and mentorship in a remote or hybrid workplace

In this episode, you'll learn a simple 6-step process to stop translating in your head and start thinking directly in English—so you can respond faster, speak more naturally, and stay present in real conversations.We'll break down why your brain automatically runs back to your first language (and why that doesn't mean your English is “bad”), then you'll learn how to build a visual world in your mind so English becomes description—not a test.Using one photo and one topic (travel), I'll guide you through:Choosing a narrow, visual topicUsing a real image to stop “searching” for wordsLearning vocabulary by pointing to what you seePicking up natural expressions that live inside the scenePracticing with simple, real-time sentencesTelling a full story (who/what/when/where/why + climax + lesson)By the end, you'll have a method you can use tonight with any topic to build confidence, increase fluency, and finally stop translating word-by-word.Ready? Let's build your English world—one image at a time.If you want to sign up for the free English email newsletter, go to https://speakenglishwithtiffani.com/newsletter

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Today, we have a conversation about time, memory, and the bittersweet geography of human sorrow. Georgi Gospodinovis widely considered one of the most daring voices in contemporary European literature. His acclaimed novel, The Physics of Sorrow, won the prestigious Jan Michalski Prize in 2016, blending ancient myth and quantum physics to chronicle the delicate realities of post-socialist Eastern Europe. Joining him is Angela Rodel, a brilliant linguist, musician, and translator whose profound artistic empathy carries the flowing cadences of the Bulgarian language into vivid English. Together, this extraordinary creative duo made history by winning the 2023 International Booker Prizefor Time Shelter—the first book written in Bulgarian to ever receive the honor.Time Shelter is a masterfully dark, funny, and prescient novel. It begins with an enigmatic psychiatrist opening a clinic that treats Alzheimer's patients by meticulously recreating past decades to match their internal clocks. But the experiment quickly escapes the clinic walls, triggering a pan-European crisis where entire nations hold democratic referendums to choose which era of the past they will retreat into. It is a book that holds up a mirror to our own world, exploring what happens when a civilization faces a deficit of meaning and tries to weaponize nostalgia.(0:00) The Trap of Nostalgia(1:22) The Nonlinear Approach to Storytelling(3:53) Translating the Atmosphere(4:31) The Pandemic of the Past(6:37) Death and the Gardener(9:49) The Translators Calling(11:00) Slowing Down Time(13:14) Storytelling vs Propaganda(15:54) Translating the Atmosphere(18:19) What makes a good life? What has given your life meaning?(20:56) Reflections on God and the Stories His Grandmother Told Him(23:43) The Importance of Hugging, Empathy and StorytellingEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

Today, we have a conversation about time, memory, and the bittersweet geography of human sorrow. Georgi Gospodinovis widely considered one of the most daring voices in contemporary European literature. His acclaimed novel, The Physics of Sorrow, won the prestigious Jan Michalski Prize in 2016, blending ancient myth and quantum physics to chronicle the delicate realities of post-socialist Eastern Europe. Joining him is Angela Rodel, a brilliant linguist, musician, and translator whose profound artistic empathy carries the flowing cadences of the Bulgarian language into vivid English. Together, this extraordinary creative duo made history by winning the 2023 International Booker Prizefor Time Shelter—the first book written in Bulgarian to ever receive the honor.Time Shelter is a masterfully dark, funny, and prescient novel. It begins with an enigmatic psychiatrist opening a clinic that treats Alzheimer's patients by meticulously recreating past decades to match their internal clocks. But the experiment quickly escapes the clinic walls, triggering a pan-European crisis where entire nations hold democratic referendums to choose which era of the past they will retreat into. It is a book that holds up a mirror to our own world, exploring what happens when a civilization faces a deficit of meaning and tries to weaponize nostalgia.(0:00) The Trap of Nostalgia(1:22) The Nonlinear Approach to Storytelling(3:53) Translating the Atmosphere(4:31) The Pandemic of the Past(6:37) Death and the Gardener(9:49) The Translators Calling(11:00) Slowing Down Time(13:14) Storytelling vs Propaganda(15:54) Translating the Atmosphere(18:19) What makes a good life? What has given your life meaning?(20:56) Reflections on God and the Stories His Grandmother Told Him(23:43) The Importance of Hugging, Empathy and StorytellingEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

Today, we have a conversation about time, memory, and the bittersweet geography of human sorrow. Georgi Gospodinovis widely considered one of the most daring voices in contemporary European literature. His acclaimed novel, The Physics of Sorrow, won the prestigious Jan Michalski Prize in 2016, blending ancient myth and quantum physics to chronicle the delicate realities of post-socialist Eastern Europe. Joining him is Angela Rodel, a brilliant linguist, musician, and translator whose profound artistic empathy carries the flowing cadences of the Bulgarian language into vivid English. Together, this extraordinary creative duo made history by winning the 2023 International Booker Prizefor Time Shelter—the first book written in Bulgarian to ever receive the honor.Time Shelter is a masterfully dark, funny, and prescient novel. It begins with an enigmatic psychiatrist opening a clinic that treats Alzheimer's patients by meticulously recreating past decades to match their internal clocks. But the experiment quickly escapes the clinic walls, triggering a pan-European crisis where entire nations hold democratic referendums to choose which era of the past they will retreat into. It is a book that holds up a mirror to our own world, exploring what happens when a civilization faces a deficit of meaning and tries to weaponize nostalgia.(0:00) The Trap of Nostalgia(1:22) The Nonlinear Approach to Storytelling(3:53) Translating the Atmosphere(4:31) The Pandemic of the Past(6:37) Death and the Gardener(9:49) The Translators Calling(11:00) Slowing Down Time(13:14) Storytelling vs Propaganda(15:54) Translating the Atmosphere(18:19) What makes a good life? What has given your life meaning?(20:56) Reflections on God and the Stories His Grandmother Told Him(23:43) The Importance of Hugging, Empathy and StorytellingEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

The conversation delves into the exploration of Italian roots and family stories, the process of translating and publishing a book in Italian, the experience of writing historical fiction and researching family history, the role of women in World War II and Italian history, living and renovating in Italy, advice on relocating and renovating, finding authentic Italian restaurants, and book availability and contact information.TakeawaysExploring Italian roots enriches life and connects individuals to their heritage.Translating and publishing a book in Italian involves careful selection of translators and beta readers.Researching family history and writing historical fiction involves weaving together truth and fiction to create compelling narratives.Chapters00:00 Exploring Italian Roots and Family Stories03:08 Translating and Publishing the Book in Italian09:09 Writing Historical Fiction and Researching Family History13:37 The Role of Women in World War II and Italian History17:25 Living and Renovating in Italy23:59 Advice on Relocating and Renovating29:24 Finding Authentic Italian Restaurants31:52 Book Availability and Contact Information

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The difference between being a researcher people rely on and a researcher people build withI have spent a lot of my career being the person who shows up to the meeting, sits at the table, and somehow still feels like a guest at it. You know the version of this, where everyone is aware research exists, they will happily call you when something needs validating, and yet none of the actual product decisions seem to happen anywhere near you. I have come to think this is one of the quietest career traps in our field, and I do not think we talk about it enough, so I sat down with Priyanka Kuvalekar, a Senior UX Researcher at Microsoft who leads research for Teams Calling and agentic AI experiences, to get into the part of the job that has nothing to do with method and everything to do with people.Priyanka has eight years in the field, a background as an architect before tech, and a way of describing cross-functional work that made me nod so hard I almost knocked the mic. This one is for anyone who has ever felt like the team's resident data nerd and wanted to be something more than that.What we get into:* A relationship means people know you are available, a partnership means people build with you. This was the line that organized the whole conversation for me. Priyanka draws the distinction cleanly by defining how a relationship is the PM passively knowing research exists and reaching for you when they want more of it, and a partnership is being invited into the room where the decisions actually happen, from the small “there's a bug, we need feedback” moments all the way up to “we have a brand new idea, where does research fit.” The shift she describes is from waiting to be invited to proactively shaping where the product is going, and I think a huge number of researchers are sitting in the relationship box right now without realizing there is another box entirely.* Sometimes the most strategic thing you can do is act like a therapist. Priyanka said she will literally sit with her cross-functional partners and work to understand what motivates them, what they are worried about, what keeps them up at night, where they see the product going, and what risks they genuinely want answers on. She called herself a therapist at one point, and I loved that, since the listening she is describing is not soft or passive, it is reconnaissance. When you actually know what your PM is afraid of and what your designers are carrying in terms of product history, you can position your research where it will land hardest, and you stop guessing at where to make an impact.* You get proactive by questioning the decision, not just delivering the study. The move Priyanka described that I want every researcher to steal is using the five whys on your own stakeholders. When a PM brings a decision built on generally available knowledge rather than verified sources, she asks why they are taking it, where the data came from, and what the consequences of being wrong actually are. She asks for the roadmap, the six-month plan, the reasoning behind the sequencing, and what comes out of that is the context you genuinely cannot make good calls without. The reframe here is knowing what your team is building for, not just what they have asked you to test.* The data does not change, the translation does. This is the one Priyanka named as her core takeaway, and it is the difference between a report that lands in a deck and a report that moves a decision. The same finding gets framed in tradeoffs and risk for PMs, in feasibility for engineers, and in business vision and risk-of-inaction for executive leadership, all without diluting what the research actually says. She pairs this with a research point of view in every report, where the insight comes with a recommendation, a severity rating, and a clear justification of why a high is a high and what happens if the team ignores it. Translating is not softening, it is meeting each person in the language they already think in.* Tell people how NOT to use your research, out loud, every time. This is the bit I have rarely heard anyone articulate as clearly as Priyanka did. She has watched teams take one insight out of an entire study and bend it into whatever they already wanted to do, and she has seen people pull inspiration from unrelated reports in other departments and treat it as evidence for their own product. Her answer is to keep evangelizing after the readout, give a clear TLDR of what the research says, and then state plainly what the research does not say. Disclaimers on how not to use the data sound almost paranoid until you have had a stakeholder cheerfully misquote you in a leadership meeting, and then they sound like the most reasonable thing in the world.* You can say no without saying no, and you can stay visible without becoming a yes-researcher. We both confessed to the same arc, going from reactive to overcommitted to burnt out, and Priyanka had the most practical fix I have heard for it. When her team was packed for four months on foundational work and the usability and “does this button work” requests kept coming, she opened a 30-minute weekly research office hour where designers could bring quick questions and she would help launch something low-lift on a testing platform, which built real goodwill without blowing up her roadmap. She pairs that with weekly check-ins where she shares even tiny progress, so the question her team asks shifts from “what is that researcher even doing” to “what is coming next from them,” and that small reframe is what buys her the time to do thorough work without disappearing for eight weeks at a stretch.None of this works as a one-time performance. The therapist conversations, the office hours, the weekly progress updates, the disclaimers on every readout, all of it is maintenance work that you have to keep doing even on the weeks you are slammed and would rather hide behind a study. Priyanka has been sharing weekly updates for over a year, and I think that consistency is the actual product, not any single clever framing. If you take one thing from this episode, take the relationship-to-partnership distinction, and then go do the unglamorous, repeated work that earns the second one.Watch or listen to the full conversation above. Priyanka is genuinely lovely and far more generous with her hard-won lessons than she needed to be, so go give her a follow.Find Priyanka: * LinkedIn* InstagramInterested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast? I'm always looking to partner with brands and businesses that align with my audience. Book a call or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of the host, the podcast, or any affiliated organizations or sponsors. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.userresearchstrategist.com/subscribe

Enterprise marketing teams face growing digital fatigue, as screen-based advertising alone struggles to capture deep customer loyalty.Don, Managing Partner at Salt & Pinch, breaks down how leading brands leverage experiential world-building and physical production to turn digital IP into high-converting real estate.Key tactical themes covered:- Scaling flexible production teams up to 240 members during peak production windows.- Translating entertainment and streaming IP into immersive pop-up retail environments.- Shifting B2B corporate keynotes from static product booths to human-centric spaces.- Engineering multi-acre brand installations on raw parking lot footprints.- Implementing circular, sustainable fabrication setups to minimize event waste.Don is the Managing Partner at Salt and its sister agency Pinch, managing experiential strategy, circular fabrication, and large-scale builds for clients including Amazon, Netflix, Lululemon, and Expedia.Connect with our guestFollow Don on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-strom/Explore Salt Creative: https://www.pinch-creative.com/Simplify Paid Social with Strike Social: https://strikesocial.com/guaranteed-paid-social-media-ads-outcomes/Connect with Host Dylan Conroy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanconroy/

In episode 199 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson and Tony Sager sit down with Chris Painter, Chair of the Risk Committee and Board Member at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Together, they discuss how chief information security officers (CISOs) can support the work of translating cyber risk into business decisions by Boards.Here are some highlights from our episode:00:50. Introductions to Chris01:36. The single biggest translation error Chris has seen CISOs make07:38. Cyber risk quantification: An opportunity to go beyond translation for Boards09:25. How ransomware changed Boards' understanding of cyber risks' business impact10:45. The value of tabletop exercises (TTX) and other simulations in creating shared language13:26. Recommendations on how to make the most of a TTX18:37. Risk modeling and how artificial intelligence (AI) complicates probability estimations21:51. "Pressure" (2026) as an illustration of making good, not 100% accurate, estimations22:58. How growing public awareness of cyber is reshaping CISOs' conversations with Boards25:55. The importance of walking Boards through risk mitigation steps with AI as an example29:31. A recommendation for how CISOs can learn what directors care about30:15. From "wizardry" to familiarity: An ongoing generational shift around cyberResourcesEpisode 183: The Role of CISO in Supporting Risk TranslationEpisode 187: The Role of a CISO as a Strategic StorytellerEpisode 192: How Leaders Balance Expertise and CommunicationHow Risk Quantification Tests Your Reasonable Cyber DefenseCIS RAM (Risk Assessment Method)Leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence for Tabletop Exercise DevelopmentCIS Controls v8.1 Incident Response Policy TemplateYou Have a Cybersecurity Incident. Now What?Prompt Injections: The Inherent Threat to Generative AI"Pressure" | Official Website | 29 May 2026If you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing podcast@cisecurity.org.

Imagine a wound too large for the body to close on its own. That's the problem Eva-Maria Balet set out to solve, not with living cells, but with a structural bridge that lets the body's own healing mechanisms do the rest.In this episode, David Brühlmann welcomes Eva-Maria Balet, Co-Founder & CEO of Regenosca. Trained at EPFL, Eva-Maria brought her fascination with cellular "factories" from academia straight into entrepreneurship. Rather than chasing elegant science for its own sake, she built her company around a single principle: start with a real clinical need and build backward, collaborating with clinicians from day one so every experiment serves a patient.Highlights & Topics:Why starting with clinical needs—not just scientific excitement—creates meaningful real-world impact in life sciences (02:38)How Eva-Maria's fascination with biotechnology guided her from cell factories to developing scaffolds for tissue repair (03:51)The unmet challenges in current soft tissue repair treatments and where new solutions are needed (05:51)What makes Regenosca's fully-engineered collagen implant, TissueSpan, different from existing meshes and biological materials (07:09)The biological mechanisms behind tissue regeneration using a temporary collagen scaffold (08:28)Translating lab-scale research into a robust, scalable, and regulatory-compliant production process (10:34)The practical realities and hurdles of navigating the medical device vs. biologic regulatory pathways (11:59)Advice on building regulatory expertise into your founding team or leveraging consultants effectively (13:31)The importance of interdisciplinary teams and trust when forming biotech startups (14:36)Smart insight: Eva-Maria put it plainly: what works in the lab has to work reliably every single time you produce it for a patient. That shift, from proving a concept to controlling a process, from raw materials through in-process controls to final product testing, is the same discipline any CMC scientist recognizes: science alone doesn't get a product to patients. Reproducibility does.This week's episode with Eva-Maria Balet steps out of bioprocessing into MedTech, following a collagen scaffold from EPFL lab bench to first-in-human implant. These back-catalog picks cover similar ground: what it takes to win investor buy-in beyond the science, the discipline of turning a lab process into GMP manufacturing, why regulatory classification shapes a product's whole trajectory, and what it really takes to commercialize a lab discovery.Episodes 259 - 260: Why Strong Science Isn't Enough to Get Funded: What Investors Actually Look For with Michael RomeEpisodes 257 - 258: Why Regulatory Affairs Belongs in Drug Design: 30 Years of CMC Lessons from Discovery to GMP Manufacturing with Milan TomicEpisodes 105 - 106: From Proteins to Cell Therapy: Why ATMPs Aren't Just Complex Biologics with Oliver KraemerEpisodes 183 - 184: From Lab to Market: Secrets to Commercializing Cutting-Edge Biotech Innovations with Chervee HoConnect with Eva-Maria Balet:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/eva-maria-balet-72561737 Regenosca website: www.regenosca.comSupport the show

Today, we have a conversation about time, memory, and the bittersweet geography of human sorrow. Georgi Gospodinovis widely considered one of the most daring voices in contemporary European literature. His acclaimed novel, The Physics of Sorrow, won the prestigious Jan Michalski Prize in 2016, blending ancient myth and quantum physics to chronicle the delicate realities of post-socialist Eastern Europe. Joining him is Angela Rodel, a brilliant linguist, musician, and translator whose profound artistic empathy carries the flowing cadences of the Bulgarian language into vivid English. Together, this extraordinary creative duo made history by winning the 2023 International Booker Prizefor Time Shelter—the first book written in Bulgarian to ever receive the honor.Time Shelter is a masterfully dark, funny, and prescient novel. It begins with an enigmatic psychiatrist opening a clinic that treats Alzheimer's patients by meticulously recreating past decades to match their internal clocks. But the experiment quickly escapes the clinic walls, triggering a pan-European crisis where entire nations hold democratic referendums to choose which era of the past they will retreat into. It is a book that holds up a mirror to our own world, exploring what happens when a civilization faces a deficit of meaning and tries to weaponize nostalgia.(0:00) The Trap of Nostalgia(1:22) The Nonlinear Approach to Storytelling(3:53) Translating the Atmosphere(4:31) The Pandemic of the Past(6:37) Death and the Gardener(9:49) The Translators Calling(11:00) Slowing Down Time(13:14) Storytelling vs Propaganda(15:54) Translating the Atmosphere(18:19) What makes a good life? What has given your life meaning?(20:56) Reflections on God and the Stories His Grandmother Told Him(23:43) The Importance of Hugging, Empathy and StorytellingEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, welcomes Jason Hawkes, MD, MS, for a special Tea with Dr. D edition exploring the immunology that underpins inflammatory skin disease and how a deeper understanding of cytokine biology can inform clinical decision-making. The discussion begins by challenging the common tendency to classify diseases according to a single "dominant" cytokine or immune pathway. Drs Del Rosso and Hawkes emphasize that while frameworks such as type 1, type 2, and type 3 inflammation are valuable for organizing complex biology, they should be viewed as conceptual models rather than rigid categories, as immune responses are dynamic, overlapping, and highly interconnected. Using a series of educational slides, Dr Hawkes reviews how naïve T cells differentiate into distinct immune responses after interacting with antigen-presenting cells within the lymph node. He highlights 3 key cytokines that help clinicians remember the major pathways driving differentiation: IL-12 for type 1 inflammation, IL-4 for type 2 inflammation, and IL-23 for type 3 inflammation. These regulatory cytokines shape downstream immune responses that ultimately contribute to diseases such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. A major focus of the episode is the distinct but complementary roles of IL-4 and IL-13 in type 2 inflammation. Dr Hawkes explains why IL-4 serves as the critical regulator of type 2 immune differentiation, functioning within the lymph node to establish the broader immune response, while IL-13 plays a prominent role within peripheral tissues, particularly the skin. He also addresses the misconception that higher tissue expression necessarily indicates greater biologic importance, noting that cytokines often exert profound effects despite relatively low expression levels. Throughout the discussion, the speakers reinforce that cytokines should not be viewed in isolation. Their overlapping and synergistic effects help explain why patients can present with different clinical manifestations despite sharing common inflammatory mechanisms. Ultimately, the goal is not to identify a universally superior therapeutic target, but to understand each patient's disease biology well enough to select the therapy that best matches their clinical presentation. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about the foundations of type 1, type 2, and type 3 inflammation, the distinct roles of key cytokines in immune regulation and tissue disease, common misconceptions surrounding cytokine biology, and how a stronger understanding of immunology can support more personalized treatment decisions in everyday dermatology practice.

Today we have the very funny, very fashionable Atsuko Okatsuka on to talk about how to translate jokes for Asian audiences, how she got her bob, and managing relationships with her mom and grandmother. We also find out whether she is a drinker or not!  Also stay tuned for Under Pressure, including what haircut she'd get if she could.  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show   Follow the TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeroomshow   Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@homeroomshow Guest: Atsuko Okatsuka: https://www.instagram.com/atsukocomedy/  Hosted by:  Jonnie Park: https://www.instagram.com/dumbfoundead https://www.tiktok.com/@dumbfoundead  Steffie Baik: https://www.instagram.com/steffiebaik https://www.tiktok.com/@steffiebaik  Podcast Producer: Caroline Y Choi  Audio: Johnny Chay Podcast Media Team: GGEZ Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we have a conversation about time, memory, and the bittersweet geography of human sorrow. Georgi Gospodinovis widely considered one of the most daring voices in contemporary European literature. His acclaimed novel, The Physics of Sorrow, won the prestigious Jan Michalski Prize in 2016, blending ancient myth and quantum physics to chronicle the delicate realities of post-socialist Eastern Europe. Joining him is Angela Rodel, a brilliant linguist, musician, and translator whose profound artistic empathy carries the flowing cadences of the Bulgarian language into vivid English. Together, this extraordinary creative duo made history by winning the 2023 International Booker Prizefor Time Shelter—the first book written in Bulgarian to ever receive the honor.Time Shelter is a masterfully dark, funny, and prescient novel. It begins with an enigmatic psychiatrist opening a clinic that treats Alzheimer's patients by meticulously recreating past decades to match their internal clocks. But the experiment quickly escapes the clinic walls, triggering a pan-European crisis where entire nations hold democratic referendums to choose which era of the past they will retreat into. It is a book that holds up a mirror to our own world, exploring what happens when a civilization faces a deficit of meaning and tries to weaponize nostalgia.(0:00) The Trap of Nostalgia(1:22) The Nonlinear Approach to Storytelling(3:53) Translating the Atmosphere(4:31) The Pandemic of the Past(6:37) Death and the Gardener(9:49) The Translators Calling(11:00) Slowing Down Time(13:14) Storytelling vs Propaganda(15:54) Translating the Atmosphere(18:19) What makes a good life? What has given your life meaning?(20:56) Reflections on God and the Stories His Grandmother Told Him(23:43) The Importance of Hugging, Empathy and StorytellingEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

America's most celebrated living classicist, Daniel Mendelsohn's new translation of Homer's Odyssey has been universally acclaimed as the greatest and most authentic ever to appear in English; capturing both the music and archaic grandeur of Homer while bringing to vivid life the gripping adventure, profound human insight, and powerful themes that ensure this epic poem will continue to be celebrated and loved as one of the greatest works of culture for as long as there are humans alive to hear it. As Christopher Nolan's new film guarantees a surge of new excitement to this timeless tale of monsters and men, of grief and homecoming, Daniel offers his personal reflections on the meaning of the poem both now and across the ages, and explore the challenges and particularities of translating the Greek of Homer the into modern English. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we have a conversation about time, memory, and the bittersweet geography of human sorrow. Georgi Gospodinovis widely considered one of the most daring voices in contemporary European literature. His acclaimed novel, The Physics of Sorrow, won the prestigious Jan Michalski Prize in 2016, blending ancient myth and quantum physics to chronicle the delicate realities of post-socialist Eastern Europe. Joining him is Angela Rodel, a brilliant linguist, musician, and translator whose profound artistic empathy carries the flowing cadences of the Bulgarian language into vivid English. Together, this extraordinary creative duo made history by winning the 2023 International Booker Prizefor Time Shelter—the first book written in Bulgarian to ever receive the honor.Time Shelter is a masterfully dark, funny, and prescient novel. It begins with an enigmatic psychiatrist opening a clinic that treats Alzheimer's patients by meticulously recreating past decades to match their internal clocks. But the experiment quickly escapes the clinic walls, triggering a pan-European crisis where entire nations hold democratic referendums to choose which era of the past they will retreat into. It is a book that holds up a mirror to our own world, exploring what happens when a civilization faces a deficit of meaning and tries to weaponize nostalgia.(0:00) The Trap of Nostalgia(1:22) The Nonlinear Approach to Storytelling(3:53) Translating the Atmosphere(4:31) The Pandemic of the Past(6:37) Death and the Gardener(9:49) The Translators Calling(11:00) Slowing Down Time(13:14) Storytelling vs Propaganda(15:54) Translating the Atmosphere(18:19) What makes a good life? What has given your life meaning?(20:56) Reflections on God and the Stories His Grandmother Told Him(23:43) The Importance of Hugging, Empathy and StorytellingEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

Podcast: PrOTect It All (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: Cybersecurity Leadership: Why People Matter More Than TechnologyPub date: 2026-07-27Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThe biggest cybersecurity challenge isn't technology - it's people. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow welcomes Swapnil Kachave for an insightful conversation about what it really takes to build high-performing cybersecurity teams in an era of AI, automation, and increasing cyber threats. Having built and led Security Operations Center (SOC) teams across five industries, Swapnil shares why successful cybersecurity programs are driven by leadership, communication, and continuous learning - not just the latest tools. Together, Aaron and Swapnil explore the growing impact of alert fatigue, burnout, workforce development, and the changing role of AI in modern security operations. They also discuss why "people debt" can become just as dangerous as technical debt and how organizations can create resilient teams prepared for the future. Key Moments:  Why cybersecurity leadership is fundamentally about people How to reduce alert fatigue and improve SOC performance The importance of mentoring, training, and career development How AI is changing security operations - and the skills teams need next Why communication and empathy make better security leaders How organizations can prepare teams for emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing Whether you're leading a SOC, managing cybersecurity programs, or just beginning your security career, this episode delivers practical leadership lessons that extend far beyond technology. Key Moments:  06:04 Dealing with alert fatigue 07:55 Navigating SOC career growth 13:54 From network admin to new opportunities 14:41 Diverse career path overview 21:02 Translating tech issues for executives 23:41 Importance of Soft Skills in Tech 25:50 Prioritizing practical knowledge over trends 31:03 Prototyping and learning new skills 35:26 Using AI to validate ideas 37:57 Human awareness vs. tech evolution 41:32 Quality assurance in AI responses 42:40 Discussing AI system reliability 46:05 Accelerating processes with AI tools Tune in to discover why investing in people is still the most effective cybersecurity strategy - only on Protect It All. About the guest :  Swapnil Kachave is a cybersecurity operations leader with extensive experience building and leading Security Operations Center (SOC) teams across five industries. Passionate about developing people as much as technology, Swapnil specializes in security operations, incident response, and leadership development. They focus on helping organizations build resilient cybersecurity teams by balancing technical excellence with communication, mentorship, and continuous learning in an increasingly AI-driven world. How to connect Swapnil:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swapniilkachave/ Website: https://www.optiv.com/= Learn more about PrOTect IT All: Email: info@protectitall.co  Website: https://protectitallpod.com/ep116 X: https://twitter.com/protectitall  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrOTectITAll  FaceBook:  https://facebook.com/protectitallpodcast To be a guest or suggest a guest/episode, please email us at info@protectitall.co Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple   - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/protect-it-all/id1727211124 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vvi0euj3rE8xObK0yvYi4The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Aaron Crow | Operational Technology & Cybersecurity Host, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Set in late-20th-century Cairo, Éric Chacour's novel What I know About You is a heartbreaking story of an impossible love and a family fractured by secrets and expectations. It was selected for One eRead Canada's live digital book club, which brings libraries and readers together. Originally written in French, the book's translator, Pablo Strauss joins the discussion to share what it was like recreating the world in English for a conversation hosted by the Mississauga Library.Books discussed on this week's show include:What I Know About You by Éric ChacourCheck us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

FIND YOUR LEADERSHIP CONFIDENCE PODCAST Episode Description Episode Title: Stop Managing Conflict—Start Translating Wiring Conflict isn’t always caused by difficult people. More often, it’s the result of two people speaking completely different “languages.” In this insightful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes Pascal Mbo’a, international coach and creator of the Visionary Mastery™ Method, to explore how understanding human wiring can transform the way we lead, communicate, and build stronger relationships. Since 2018, Pascal has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs, executives, managers, and couples identify the unique combination of personality, behavioral tendencies, and communication styles that shape every interaction. Rather than trying to eliminate conflict, he teaches leaders how to translate it into understanding, trust, and measurable growth. During this engaging conversation, Pascal shares practical, science-backed strategies that can immediately improve workplace communication, strengthen teams, reduce unnecessary stress, and even improve personal relationships. Whether you’re leading an organization, growing a business, or simply wanting to become a better communicator, you’ll walk away with actionable tools you can begin using today. Some questions explored during this episode include: What experiences shaped Pascal’s journey into leadership coaching? How can you quickly identify someone’s wiring during a single conversation? Why do good intentions often fail when communication isn’t tailored to the person receiving it? What does wiring-aligned feedback sound like? How can Pascal’s 10-minute Bounce-Back Protocol help leaders recover from stress and emotional setbacks? What common mistakes do managers make when communicating with High-D, High-I, High-S, and High-C personality styles? How can couples stop repeating the same arguments by understanding each other’s wiring? What simple daily habit can dramatically improve performance based on individual personality styles? If you’ve ever wondered why communication sometimes breaks down despite everyone’s best intentions, this episode offers a fresh perspective that could change how you lead forever. Leadership isn’t about changing people. It’s about understanding them well enough to communicate in ways that help everyone succeed. Listen now and discover how translating wiring can create stronger teams, healthier relationships, and more confident leadership. https://www.FindYourLeadershipConfidence.com/pascal-mboa/ Visit Pascal's website to learn more and find all his social media platform connections. https://mpenvisions.com/ Visit Doug's website to learn more.  Website: https://doughall.com/ Subscribe to Our PodcastConnect With Our Guest Website: https://mpenvisions.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mboa.coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leveraged_living/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascalmboa/ X: @mboa_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pascaldesiremboa6927 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mboaofficial?_t=ZS-8z13wqNo7lg&_r=1 The post Pascal Mbo'a on Stop Managing Conflict—Start Translating Wiring first appeared on The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Victoria Noethling.

Today, we have a conversation about time, memory, and the bittersweet geography of human sorrow. Georgi Gospodinovis widely considered one of the most daring voices in contemporary European literature. His acclaimed novel, The Physics of Sorrow, won the prestigious Jan Michalski Prize in 2016, blending ancient myth and quantum physics to chronicle the delicate realities of post-socialist Eastern Europe. Joining him is Angela Rodel, a brilliant linguist, musician, and translator whose profound artistic empathy carries the flowing cadences of the Bulgarian language into vivid English. Together, this extraordinary creative duo made history by winning the 2023 International Booker Prizefor Time Shelter—the first book written in Bulgarian to ever receive the honor.Time Shelter is a masterfully dark, funny, and prescient novel. It begins with an enigmatic psychiatrist opening a clinic that treats Alzheimer's patients by meticulously recreating past decades to match their internal clocks. But the experiment quickly escapes the clinic walls, triggering a pan-European crisis where entire nations hold democratic referendums to choose which era of the past they will retreat into. It is a book that holds up a mirror to our own world, exploring what happens when a civilization faces a deficit of meaning and tries to weaponize nostalgia.(0:00) The Trap of Nostalgia(1:22) The Nonlinear Approach to Storytelling(3:53) Translating the Atmosphere(4:31) The Pandemic of the Past(6:37) Death and the Gardener(9:49) The Translators Calling(11:00) Slowing Down Time(13:14) Storytelling vs Propaganda(15:54) Translating the Atmosphere(18:19) What makes a good life? What has given your life meaning?(20:56) Reflections on God and the Stories His Grandmother Told Him(23:43) The Importance of Hugging, Empathy and StorytellingEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

How do we translate oncology breakthroughs into practice? In part one of a two-part miniseries, host Dr. Monty Pal and Dr. Atul Batra discuss the clinical realities, opportunities, and challenges of adapting ASCO26 Plenary findings into cancer care worldwide, using India's health care landscape as a blueprint for resource-limited settings. LINK TO FULL TRANSCRIPT  

In this episode, we discuss how markets seem to be getting more sophisticated in distinguishing between different types of inflation – supply-driven or demand-driven – and they price monetary policy surprises accordingly.​‌ The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. The information included herein is not based on any particularized financial situation, or need, and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, a forecast, research, investment advice or a recommendation for any specific PIMCO or other security, strategy, product or service. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. All investments contain risk and may lose value. Investors should speak to their financial advisors regarding the investment mix that may be right for them based on their financial situation and investment objective. Podcasts may involve discussions with non-PIMCO personnel and such content contain the current opinions of the speaker but not necessarily those of PIMCO. Other podcasts may consist of audio recording of an existing PIMCO article and such material contains the current opinions of the manager. The opinions expressed in all podcasts are subject to change without notice. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed. PIMCO as a general matter provides services to qualified institutions, financial intermediaries and institutional investors. This is not an offer to any person in any jurisdiction where unlawful or unauthorized. For additional important information go to CMR2026-0521-5513952-T

Hallucination is not the biggest risk in clinical AI. Omission is — and it is far harder to detect. John Laursen, SVP at IMO Health, has spent his career on the layer of healthcare AI that gets the least attention: clinical terminology and the semantic data infrastructure underneath every model deployed in a hospital. IMO Health's terminology has been built and curated since 1994 and now sits behind roughly 12 billion terminology search transactions a year across US provider organisations and every major EHR. In this interview with Tjaša Zajc, Laursen makes the case that structured data was necessary but is no longer sufficient. AI reasoning across a thirty-year patient chart needs semantic continuity — an understanding that clinical language recorded in the 1990s and language recorded today can mean the same thing. Without it, health systems are investing in models that cannot reliably interpret their own records. The conversation also covers what happens when ambient AI scribes get it wrong, why accumulated clinical data has become a computational cost rather than an asset, and why clinician trust is the constraint that determines how fast clinical AI can move. Guest: John Laursen — Senior Vice President, IMO Health (Chicago, US) Host: Tjaša Zajc — Faces of Digital Health What the conversation covers: - Why omissions, not hallucinations, are the underrated risk in clinical AI - What a semantic layer does that structured data alone cannot - How clinical terminology maps to SNOMED CT and ICD-10 — and why those code sets were built for different purposes - Ambient AI scribes: what happens when a model mishears or over-infers a diagnosis - The billing and clinical consequences of an error entering the patient record - Why problem lists hundreds of entries long now cost money in token burn - Patient-generated and AI-generated content entering the EHR, and why health systems resist it - Translating lay language into clinical terminology without losing specificity - Ambient documentation, billing intensity and friction with payers - How data quality expectations differ between the US, the NHS, the Gulf states and Singapore - Who governs clinical data as coding complexity increases - Why AI performance breaks down on rare disease and the difficult 20% of cases - Knowledge graphs as a grounding source for clinical AI models - What health systems should require from AI vendors before clinical deployment Chapters: 02:20 Why the data layer decides what clinical AI can do 03:27 Inside IMO Health: 12 billion terminology searches a year 05:36 Keeping terminology current: SNOMED, ICD-10 and clinical governance 07:35 The semantic bridge: why structured data alone is not enough 10:17 Patient language versus clinical language in the record 12:23 When an ambient scribe mishears: clinical and billing consequences 14:53 Omissions, bloated problem lists and unnecessary token burn 19:12 Outside the US: the NHS, the Gulf, Singapore and coding complexity 20:46 Who governs clinical data as complexity increases 23:35 Patient-side AI recorders and resistance to external data 26:08 Ambient documentation, billing intensity and payer friction 29:21 The last 20%: rare disease, model limits and AI governance 33:38 Grounding, clinician trust and the cost of misfiring Faces of Digital Health: Website: https://www.facesofdigitalhealth.com Newsletter: https://fodh.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cElKJHrauyP6QJQaCkvdY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/faces-of-digital-health/id1194284040 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/faces-of-digital-health #digitalhealth #healthcareAI #clinicalinformatics #EHR #ambientAI #interoperability #healthdata #SNOMED #healthIT #medicalcoding

What is a COO actually for, and why do so many CEOs never figure it out?In this solo episode, Cameron Herold tackles a question most CEOs never answer clearly: What is the point of a COO? Working through Chapter 2 of his book Second in Command, he makes the case that there is no single template. The right COO is the one who fits the CEO.Cameron breaks down the traits that set strong seconds-in-command apart. Inward versus outward-facing roles. Translating between departments without being the expert. Finding shortcuts and building systems, the worst employee on the worst day can still run. He shares hard-won lessons from his years as COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, including the blowup that spread bad energy through the company for a month.Get the fit wrong, and you get a swamped firefighter. Get it right, and you get real leverage. Listen now.Timestamped Highlights[00:36] – Why there's no single template for a great COO, only fit[02:16] – Inward or outward facing: which COO does your CEO actually need[04:52] – The role a COO almost always plays, even when nobody sees them[06:05] – Why being a chameleon beats being the smartest expert in the room[08:29] – Empowerment over rescue: the parenting rule that reframes the job[10:36] – The department feud Cameron refereed without taking over the work[11:29] – The burned-out Starbucks sign that exposes a leadership question[13:07] – The currency bet that saved $100,000 a year for every penny[14:13] – The Buffalo snowstorm test for whether a system truly works[15:20] – Strategy or tactics: the Sun Tzu line every COO should sit with[19:07] – The blowup that spread bad energy through the company for a month[19:50] – Why the best COO might be 27, not 57Mentioned ResourcesFree PR by Cameron Herold and Adrian SalamunovicThe E-Myth by Michael GerberGood to Great by Jim CollinsThe Art of War by Sun TzuShopify (Harley Finkelstein, Tobias Lütke)1-800-GOT-JUNK and O2E Brands (Erik Church)Apple (Steve Jobs)Tesla (Elon Musk)Ben & Jerry's (Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield)Starbucks (Greg Johnson)Dell (Michael Dell)Meta (Facebook) (Sheryl Sandberg)Important LinksConnect with Cameron: Website | LinkedInClaim your FREE copy: Second in Command: Unleash the Power of Your COO BookExplore the COO Alliance - The World's Leading Community for Seconds in CommandGet Cameron's book: Second in Command, Unleash the Power of Your COO BookTake his course: Invest In Your Leaders Online Course (Use promo code PODCAST10 before the end of the month for 10% off)Chat or video call with AI Cameron via DelphiThe Second in Command Podcast is an original production hosted by Cameron Herold. Brought to you by COO Alliance. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.

A strategy can sound disciplined until the board has to decide what it will actually measure.In this episode of The Executive Compensation Podcast, Ryan Harvey, Darren Moskovitz, and Virginia Rhodes break down one of the hardest parts of incentive design: turning broad business strategy into a focused set of measurable outcomes. The challenge is not just choosing metrics. It is deciding what matters most, what should be left out, and how much complexity a plan can carry before it starts to lose clarity.The conversation explores why companies often overload scorecards, how boards can distinguish true strategic outcomes from management activity, and why fewer measures can sometimes create a stronger, more defensible plan. Ryan, Darren, and Virginia also connect the discussion to Meridian's Client Alert on SEC disclosure reviews and the growing pressure for companies to explain which metrics are truly material.For compensation committees, this episode is about more than measurement. It is about judgment, tradeoffs, and building incentive plans that management, boards, and shareholders can actually understand.In this episode, you will learn:How boards translate strategy into measurable outcomesWhy too many metrics can weaken incentive designHow to tell the difference between a strategic outcome and a management activityWhy simplification can make a plan more defensibleHow disclosure expectations affect metric selectionWhat committees should question before approving a scorecard The best incentive plans are not the ones that measure the most, they are the ones that measure what matters.

Stop kidney decline before it starts. See how eGFR and proteinuria trends are reshaping IgA  nephropathy management. Credit available for this activity expires: 7/17/27 Earn Credit / Learning Objectives & Disclosures: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/translating-emerging-evidence-iga-nephropathy-proteinuria-2026a1000nyb?ecd=bdc_podcast_libsyn_mscped

Have you ever felt like you needed to leave part of yourself at the door to fit the room?Maybe it's your culture.Maybe it's your background.Maybe it's the way you think, solve problems, or see the world.Here's the truth: every time you filter your perspective to fit the dominant way of thinking, you don't just lose part of your identity, you lose one of your greatest leadership advantages.In this episode, Fernanda explores why the strongest leaders aren't simply exposed to more information. They're exposed to more frameworks.Culture is one of the most powerful ways we develop new frameworks, but it's not the only one. Different professions, industries, generations, life experiences, languages, and ways of thinking all shape how our brains process complexity. The more diverse the frameworks we can genuinely hold, the better we become at solving the kinds of problems modern leadership demands.Using neuroscience, leadership research, and stories ranging from Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance to Jorge Luis Borges, Fernanda unpacks why diverse frameworks, not just diverse opinions, create better thinking, better decisions, and better leadership.If you've ever felt like your perspective doesn't quite fit...If you've lived between different worlds...Or if you're leading teams where everyone seems to think the same way...This episode will change how you think about diversity, and why your unique way of seeing the world may be your greatest strategic advantage.In this episode you'll learn:Why diversity of frameworks mattersHow culture, language, profession, and lived experience shape the brainThe neuroscience behind cognitive flexibility and better decision-makingWhy homogeneous teams develop invisible blind spotsHow psychological safety unlocks the value of different perspectivesWhy your unique way of thinking is a leadership advantage, not something to minimisePractical ways to deliberately build more cognitive diversity into your leadership and your teamThis week, ask yourself:Where are you translating your thinking to fit the room instead of bringing your full perspective to it?Your greatest leadership advantage may not be knowing more.It may be seeing the world through a framework that no one else in the room does.Your Next Steps:Watch the Free MasterclassIf success still feels heavier than it should… this masterclass will help you understand why.Watch The Rewired Method™ in action How we help women executives end burnout and build sustainable success in less than 90 days...I recorded a step-by-step training for you here: The Sustainable Success Plan for Executive Women LeadersExplore The Rewired Woman™https://therewiredwoman.com/Follow on InstagramConnect on LinkedInCorporate Partnerships & Leadership Programshttps://rewiredglobal.com/corporates/

What do financial markets and motherhood have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, Jamila Piracci, principal of Roos Innovations, joins host Dee Martin to explore the delicate act of translating financial markets to increase understanding between the public and private sectors. Jamila reflects on the ways motherhood, music, and entrepreneurship have shaped her leadership and decision-making over the years, guiding her journey from public service to building her own firm.

What happens to intimacy, nostalgia, and creative power when a world-class filmmaker decides to step away from the camera and help reimagine their masterpiece for the live stage?  In this episode of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING, I sit down with award-winning filmmaker, writer, and director Ritesh Batra. Celebrated globally for his masterpiece debut feature film, The Lunchbox, Ritesh has spent the last decade crafting incredibly delicate, human-centered stories. Now, he has brought that same quiet magic to the theater stage, serving as the book writer and co-lyricist for the highly successful musical adaptation of The Lunchbox.Ritesh shares unique process of rewriting a beloved indie film for a live theatrical medium. He shares why he deliberately avoided rewatching his own movie to allow a fresh, organic confluence of creative energy to take over with his collaborators. He also shares his personal philosophy on "artistic fingerprints"—explaining why true success in any creative field requires leaving your own distinct, irreplaceable mark rather than chasing past commercial formulas or letting executive gatekeepers dictate the narrative.  Ritesh shares insights on:• Nostalgia & Friction: Why he prefers focusing his storytelling on the compelling friction of characters "left behind" by rapid societal changes rather than those keeping up with them.  • Stage vs. Screen Intimacy: How the live stage provides a unique canvas to showcase unspoken connection and stillness in ways the cinema camera cannot.  • The Fingerprint Philosophy: Why elite artists must own their distinct perspective, and how to protect your creative power in a system obsessed with past commercial formulas.  • Songs Hidden in the Seams: The organic process of discovering musical numbers hidden in the quiet, empty spaces between film scenes.  • Overcoming the Fear of Collapse: Navigating the intense vulnerability of a production's first week and learning to trust your internal compass.  Whether you're a filmmaker, a theater lover, a creative professional navigating a highly public career, or someone looking to practice deeper mindfulness and trust in your everyday life, Ritesh's thoughts on artistic conviction provides an invaluable blueprint.  If you enjoyed this, please hit that subscribe button, leave a comment, and share this video with someone looking to realize and transform their own vision! --------------------------Chapters-00:00 Introductions02:40 Nostalgia, Change, and Telling Stories of Those Left Behind05:41 Translating the Intimacy of The Lunchbox to the Stage08:04 An Organic Transformation: Working with the Lazours10:09 Finding Songs in Between the Seams of the Story11:43 The Writer's Medium: Curating the Confluence of Creative Energy14:35 Discovering New Skills and Instincts in Musical Theater16:32 Sponsor Breaks - TRAVELOPOD and LOTUS LANE COFFEE17:31 Managing a Public Career: Owning Successes and Failures21:14 Leaving Your Fingerprints Over Everything You Create25:10 Wielding Artistic Power and Collaborating with Actors27:56 Thriving on the Unknown: Ritesh's Operating Mantra29:55 Lessons from Parenting and the Cost of Creative Focus31:42 Quick Hitters: Greatest Fears, Mingling, and Hamnet33:07 Cultivating Trust in Yourself and the Unseen End Goal35:18 Conclusions & Shoutouts#RiteshBatra #TheLunchbox #IndieFilmmaking #SouthAsianRepresentation #Storytelling #TrustMeIKnowWhatImDoingShoutouts:✉️ Mitra Kalita for making this incredible connection happen!

With brands being defined by every customer interaction, who is really in charge of your customer experience: your C-suite, or your frontline employees?Agility requires more than just the right technology; it demands a culture where empowered teams can make decisions and respond to customer needs in the moment.Today, we're going to talk about building a brand from the inside out, focusing on the powerful connection between internal culture and external customer experience. We'll explore:- How a "reverse pyramid" leadership model can directly impact customer experience and brand perception.- Translating core values into an operational framework that empowers employees and fosters accountability.- The principles of scaling a culture of empowerment as a brand grows from a single location to a global presence.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Rick Rosenfield, Co-Founder at California Pizza Kitchen, and author of the new book, The California Pizza Kitchen Story. About Rick RosenfieldRick Rosenfield is the co-founder of California Pizza Kitchen and a former federal prosecutor and defense attorney. He helped grow CPK to 265 restaurants and a national retail line while shaping a new era of American casual dining. His forthcoming memoir blends legal battles, entrepreneurial inflection points, and lessons in partnership and culture.Rick Rosenfield on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickrosenfield---------- Resources ---------- California Pizza Kitchen: www.rickrosenfield.comThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://aglbrnd.co/r/2868abd8085a9703We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873fChaser is the only Slack-native project management platform that helps teams turn messages into tracked tasks, automate follow-ups, and maintain team-wide visibility, without adopting another tool. Now integrated with Claude and other GenAI tools. Learn more at trychaser.com and use code AGILEBRAND for a 3-month free trial (normal trial is 14 days).The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/60a7299222a7bcf1Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716baCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.comThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christopher Nolan's latest film, The Odyssey, doesn't debut in theaters until next week, but it's already drawing online backlash for perceived inaccuracies from Homer's epic poem. The story dates back to ancient Greece and has been told countless times; Nolan's interpretation draws from a 2017 translation of classical studies scholar Emily Wilson that's noted for its conversational language and feminist approach. Wilson argues that any given translation is a product of both the author who writes it and the era in which they interpret the text. Wilson joins us to discuss translating ancient Greek, how modern English influenced her telling and why The Odyssey endures today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding animal communication has always seemed out of reach, but as technology advances, it might be more possible than ever before. Project CETI is an organization aimed at translating the language of sperm whales. This episode, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. David Gruber– the founder and CEO of Project CETI– to discuss how and why his team is translating whale conversations. Before that, Sam looks into the discovery of a new octopus species and later, she explores a new study that describes a new treatment for lowering cholesterol. Link to Show Notes HERE Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork spoke to the local media for an hour on Thursday and many topics were covered. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle read between the lines of some of Bjork's comments and what they mean for Ohio State football moving forward. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

What if the biggest barrier to your company's transformation isn't your legacy technology, but your legacy thinking about it?Today, we are at PegaWorld 2026 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and, we're going to talk about the immense challenge and opportunity of enterprise modernization. Specifically, we'll cover:- Translating a massive technology initiative into tangible improvements in the customer and partner experience.- The practical steps required to make an enterprise 'AI-ready' by bridging the gap between legacy systems and modern cloud platforms.- How transforming core operations can directly enable marketing and product teams to accelerate speed-to-market.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Shelia Anderson, EVP Chief Information & Digital Officer at Unum.About Shelia AndersonShelia Anderson is Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer at Unum, where she leads the company's technology and digital strategy. A four-time CIO with more than 25 years of technology leadership experience, Shelia has built a reputation for driving large-scale business transformation through cloud migration, AI adoption, digital modernization, and agile operating models. Prior to joining Unum in 2025, she served as Chief Information Officer at Aflac, where she led enterprise technology strategy, customer experience transformation, and AI-driven innovation initiatives. Throughout her career, Shelia has been recognized as one of the industry's leading technology executives, including recognition among the Top 100 Women in FinTech.Unum is a leading provider of workplace benefits and insurance products, serving millions of customers through disability, life, accident, critical illness, and supplemental health insurance offerings. The company works with employers across the United States and United Kingdom to provide financial protection and income replacement benefits that help individuals and families navigate life's unexpected challenges. In recent years, Unum has invested heavily in digital transformation, cloud modernization, automation, and AI initiatives designed to improve customer experiences, streamline operations, and accelerate innovation across the business.Shelia Anderson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheliaanderson/---------- Resources ----------Unum: https://www.unum.com/Pega provides the leading AI-powered platform for enterprise transformation. The world's most influential organizations trust Pega's technology to reimagine how work gets done by automating workflows, personalizing customer experiences, and modernizing legacy systems. Since 1983, Pega's scalable, flexible architecture has fueled continuous innovation, helping clients accelerate their path to the autonomous enterprise. Learn more at Pega.comWe're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873fDon't miss We Make Future - the International Festival of Innovation in AI, Tech, and Digital Marketing, June 24-26 in Bologna. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/c80991afff416bb2The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/60a7299222a7bcf1Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716baCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.