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Women don't lack ambition.They don't lack skills.And they don't lack drive.So why do so many capable women — especially women from minority backgrounds — stall before reaching positions of power?In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead!, I'm joined by Alexandra Gantier, a French public relations, public affairs, and leadership advisor with more than 18 years of international experience across France and the United States. Alexandra is the co-founder of The Poderosas, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding leadership access for women from minority backgrounds through mentorship and sponsorship.Alexandra brings a deeply global perspective to leadership — shaped by her upbringing in France, her formative years in South America, and her professional journey in the U.S. She is currently completing a PhD at the Toulouse School of Management, where her research explores female leadership, representation in decision-making spaces, and how structural barriers shape access to power.Together, we unpack a powerful truth:Women don't need fixing — they need access.This conversation goes beyond confidence and skill-building to name the systemic and relational dynamics that determine who advances, who is sponsored, and who is invited into rooms where decisions are made.We also explore Alexandra's retreat work through Empowering Women Global Leaders, which creates space for women to pause, reset, and reconnect with their values — including retreats in Paris and the south of France.Why women aren't advancing — and why it's not a confidence problemThe difference between mentorship and sponsorship (and why both matter)Structural barriers that shape access to leadership and powerNavigating politics, relationships, and visibility at workGenerational shifts in how women approach work, ambition, and voiceWhy you can do everything — just not all at the same timeThe courage to stop shrinking and build your own room“Keep your values as your inner compass.Never stay in a space where you feel you need to shrink yourself — you can build your own room.”She also chose the Trust Your Gut card — a reminder that leadership often begins by listening to what you already know.
In this episode, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sits down with jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher to look back on her career 20 years after she started her namesake brand. Over the last two decades, Fisher was named a finalist for the 2012 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, was crowned the "queen of hoops" by The New York Times, and has counted celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Hailey Bieber among her clientele. She's also sharing the ways she's expanding her empire—from new retail locations to her cookbook, Trust Your Gut, to her lifestyle brand, Maedyn.
In this episode, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sits down with jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher to look back on her career 20 years after she started her namesake brand. Over the last two decades, Fisher was named a finalist for the 2012 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, was crowned the "queen of hoops" by The New York Times, and has counted celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Hailey Bieber among her clientele. She's also sharing the ways she's expanding her empire—from new retail locations to her cookbook, Trust Your Gut, to her lifestyle brand, Maedyn.
Just Gaymin Podcast S6 Ep 5: Trust Your Gut Send Help Hosted By: Trigger & Honey Recorded On: 02/01/26 In this episode, the hosts dive into: What's the T with JGP: Fun discussion of what is going on in the pod and special topics picked by Trigg and Honey! Cinema Poo: The hosts discuss and love or flub "Send Help"
Anderson .Paak (K-Pops!, Oxnard, Malibu) is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, music producer, and filmmaker. Anderson joins the Armchair Expert to discuss people discovering him through his wide-ranging collaborations, how his dad and uncle were like the hood version of Freaky Friday, and feeling grateful that he took the opportunity to repair with his father before he passed. Anderson and Dax talk about how his mom turned a strawberry stand into a multimillion dollar business into a prison stay, why the best musicians come out of church bands, and staring at Dr. Dre's feet while playing him songs for the first time. Anderson explains going viral with his Tiny Desk concert, making music videos as training to direct his first film, and why having a Trust Your Gut tattoo helps him to remember to do so.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In today's episode, Martha is joined by "Queen of Hoops" Jennifer Fisher, whose jewelry designs have attracted celebrity fans like Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, and Hailey Beiber. But, she's also expanded her business endeavors into the world of clean eating and healthy living with her seasoned salts and new cookbook, "Trust Your Gut." Jennifer and Martha discuss the evolution of a business and how to choose the foods that make us feel better—and still taste delicious.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ever made a money move that felt right then immediately wondered if you just emotionally invested in a bad idea? We've all done it. Some of us have receipts. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug tackle one of the trickiest parts of personal finance: knowing when to trust your gut and when your gut needs to sit down and let the math speak. Because here's the thing. Most Stackers aren't struggling because they don't know what a Roth IRA is. You're struggling because real life decisions don't happen in a spreadsheet. They happen in the middle of a busy Tuesday, with a dozen tabs open in your brain and a million little "what ifs" fighting for attention. So the guys dig into how intuition works (and when it betrays you), and why data is powerful until you start using it to talk yourself into doing something dumb with extra steps. You'll also hear how the best financial plans aren't built on perfect predictions but on repeatable decisions. Plus the episode veers into some surprisingly useful territory with Costco membership strategy, the hidden psychology of "good deals," and how advisors use tools to help optimize Social Security choices without making you feel like you need a PhD in government paperwork. What You'll Learn: How to tell the difference between good intuition and financial anxiety in a trench coat Why data can be a superpower or a weapon you use against yourself The role of AI and research in decision making and what it means for everyday people How OG thinks about sticking to a plan when emotions get loud Why "a deal" can be a budget win or a trap door What a Costco membership is really doing to your spending habits The Social Security optimization tools advisors use and why timing decisions matter This Episode Is For You If: You've made emotional money decisions you later regretted You either overthink every financial choice or jump too fast without enough info You're not sure when to trust your instincts versus when to run the numbers You want to make confident decisions without needing perfect information You're tired of second guessing yourself every time money is involved Questions to Think About: When was the last time your gut feeling saved you financially or cost you money? Are you more likely to overthink decisions with too much research or jump too fast without enough? Drop your answers in the comments or the Basement Facebook group because finding your balance between intuition and data might be the unlock you need. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/should-you-trust-your-gut-or-data-1795 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textJYPSI Whiskey is built differently—starting with heirloom grains and aging chosen for flavor, not efficiency, and driven by a fiercely independent ethos that traces back to Eric Church turning down a Jack Daniel's signature bottling, an honor previously offered only to Frank Sinatra. Walking away from a massive payday, Church chose ownership over endorsement, helping build JYPSI as a whiskey rooted in craft, control, and creative freedom—made on its own terms, not someone else's label. #ericchurchmusic #whiskeyjypsi #arisussman# thebaddishgroupCheck out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.
Have you ever felt like something's off in your relationship, but your partner keeps telling you you're the problem? That knot in your stomach, that nagging sense that things aren't right—what if it's not your imagination?In this episode, Todd addresses gaslighting—a pattern where one partner makes the other doubt their own reality. Sometimes it's calculated, sometimes it's unconscious self-protection, but the result is the same: you stop trusting yourself. You walk through your own home like you're stepping through a minefield, wondering what will set things off next.Todd has worked with countless men and women who lived this way for years. They'd cover for their partner, make excuses to family and friends, anything to keep the peace. And when they finally stepped away—or when the relationship healed through honest work—they'd say, "My God, it was never me. It felt like me when I was with them, but it never was."Todd shares a story from his own practice: a man who walked into his first session hurling insults, trying to intimidate. His wife had been living in that storm for years, second-guessing herself constantly. Through their work together, Todd helped the wife reconnect with her own instincts while helping the husband face the pain underneath his behavior—childhood abuse from a critical father that he'd never addressed. Years later, Todd ran into the wife. She told him her husband had become "a teddy bear." The relationship survived because both partners did the hard work.Here's what Todd wants you to know: If you feel invisible, if you're constantly told you're overreacting, if you've learned to shrink yourself to avoid conflict—that's not you being difficult. That's your gut telling you something real. The first step is finding someone you can trust, whether that's a friend, family member, or a therapist, to help you see clearly again.Your gut isn't wrong. And you can get free from this, whether that means leaving or—in some cases—rebuilding the relationship on healthier ground.If this resonates with you, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. And if you're ready to reconnect with your own truth, reach out. Todd is here to help. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who could benefit and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more couples who are ready to transform their lives.Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclassTodd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach. He provides relationship coaching to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach. (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at: https://toddcreager.com HELPFUL LINKS: Get your FREE copy of Healing Infidelity From The Inside Out https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/heal-infidelity Secrets to a Sexy Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/sexy-marriage-secrets 7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYM ...
In this episode of Unlocked, Savannah Chrisley sits down with Whitney Haley for a conversation that's raw, funny, heartbreaking, and somehow still full of light. Whitney is a creator and storyteller whose life quite literally went viral when she shared her cancer diagnosis online at just 31 years old, six months postpartum. What followed was a whirlwind of stage four Hodgkin's lymphoma, aggressive chemo, motherhood, marriage strain, financial stress, and learning how to survive out loud.Whitney opens up about the moment she knew something was wrong, the symptoms doctors initially brushed off, and how trusting her gut ultimately saved her life. She talks candidly about losing her hair, navigating internet cruelty, and the mental toll cancer takes long after treatment ends. Along the way, she brings her signature humor, because if you can't laugh at chemo brain and a little chaos, what can you laugh at?But Whitney's story doesn't stop with cancer. She also shares her experience surviving an abusive first marriage, the strategic planning it took to leave safely, and why speaking openly about domestic violence matters more than ever. Her honesty has helped countless women find the courage to leave, heal, and start again.Now cancer free and focused on rebuilding her career and identity, Whitney is proof that resilience can be messy, loud, deeply human, and still powerful. This episode is a reminder that you're allowed to tell the truth about your life, even when it's uncomfortable, and that showing up as yourself might just change someone else's life too.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our latest episodes!Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our show!- Booking.com: This episode of Unlocked is brought to you by Booking.com! There's something for everyone, so find exactly what you're booking for at https://www.booking.com! Booking.com, Booking.YEAH! Book today on the site or in the app!- Tempo: Tempo is offering my listeners 60% OFF your first box! Go to https://www.tempomeals.com/Unlocked to get yours today!- CBDISTILLERY: Get 25% OFF when you visit https://www.CBDistillery.com and use promo code UNLOCKED!- Rula: Use Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit https://www.rula.com/Unlocked to get started. You deserve mental healthcare that works with you, not against your budget. #rulapod- Progressive: Join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Visit us at https://www.progressive.com! Thank you to Progressive for sponsoring the show! (Restrictions apply. Not available in all states and situations.)LET'S BE SOCIAL:Follow Savannah Chrisley:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/SavannahChrisley)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@SavannahChrisley)X: (https://www.x.com/_itssavannah_)Follow Whitney Haley:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/tennesseewhitney/)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@tennesseewhitney)Follow The Unlocked Podcast:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/UnlockedWithSavannah)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@UnlockedWithSav)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What the monk?! Saiphin Moore, the visionary founder of Rosa's Thai Cafe, recounts how her ex-husband once invited a Buddhist monk to convince her to sell the burgeoning business. This extraordinary anecdote perfectly encapsulates Saiphin's journey, which began in a remote Thai mountain village where she lived without electricity until age 15, learning to cook on charcoal from seven and even raising a pet pig for income. Her leap to Hong Kong as a nanny, where she encountered hoovers and rice cookers for the first time and learned English from a single piece of paper, set the stage for her entrepreneurial spirit. Saiphin's philosophy blends Buddhist principles of calm, acceptance, and forgiveness with a fierce drive to be "better than anyone else" and "honest with the customer" – a commitment she refused to compromise, even when faced with monastic persuasion. Now, with Rosa's Thai expanding to nearly 50 sites and a new venture in Dubai, she continues to champion authentic Thai cuisine.ON THE MENU: 1. Growing Up Off-Grid in the Thai Mountains2. Mountain Wisdom: Competition Without Jealousy3. Buddhist Lessons for Business and Life4. The Monk Who Told Me to Quit My Restaurant5. From Rural Thailand to Hong Kong Culture Shock6. Why London Was Ready for Real Thai Food7. Street Food Principles: Honesty, Quality, Simplicity8. Reinventing Delivery Without Killing the Food9. Scaling Restaurants Without Losing Consistency10. Trust Your Gut and Cook Authentically Got empty tables? EatClub connects your restaurant with diners in real time, turning quiet hours into profit. Contact us: fillmytables@eatclub.co.uk
Whether you are dealing with childhood trauma and shame, navigating the grief of life transitions after graduation, or learning to trust your instincts after years of self-betrayal, this episode provides practical therapeutic insights for your healing journey. Join us as we explore how to set healthy boundaries, overcome loneliness, and stop the cycle of self-abandonment to build a more authentic relationship with yourself. Kati also discusses the heavy burden of caregiver burnout, the physiological necessity of sleep for mental health, and how to support those struggling with suicidal ideation. In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton answers listener questions and takes a deep dive into the true meaning of forgiveness and how it serves as a tool for personal liberation rather than condoning hurtful behavior. Support the show! Check out our sponsors and exclusive deals: Hero Bread - get 10% off your order when you visit http://hero.co and use promo code KATI at checkout.• OneSkin - skin health products powered by the OS-01 peptide - get up to 30% off OneSkin with the code KATI at https://www.oneskin.co/KATI Timestamps 00:57 - Q1: How can I forgive people who have hurt me deeply? 04:47 - Q2: How do we keep going when we're exhausted (Caregiver burnout & sleep)? 10:04 - Q3: Suicide prevention: How to help and what society can do. 13:22 - Q4: How to open up about trauma without feeling shame. 17:34 - Q5: Dealing with regret and unemployment after quitting a job. MY BOOKS Why Do I Keep Doing This? https://geni.us/XoyLSQ Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok? https://geni.us/sva4iUY 22:30 - Q6: How to trust yourself and manage triggers. 24:06 - Q6 (Continued): Setting boundaries vs. overreacting. 31:12 - Q7: Moving on and finding routine after graduating high school. 43:06 - Q8: How to trust yourself again after years of self-betrayal. 54:07 - Q9: Navigating loneliness and outgrowing old friendships. Ask Kati Anything ep. 265 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT ONLINE THERAPY (enjoy 10% off your first month) While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/kati PARTNERSHIPS Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
285 - Silicon Valley to Mobile Home Rentals with Valentina Selskaya In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast, Jen Josey sits down with REIGN member Valentina Selskaya, a former Silicon Valley IT leader turned powerhouse real estate investor. Valentina shares the unfiltered story of her first mobile home project—a deal that started with skepticism and ended with a cash-flowing rental, offering up a treasure trove of lessons for investors at every stage. The conversation is packed with actionable tips, candid reflections, and a healthy dose of humor about the realities of flipping and holding unconventional properties. The episode opens with Jen's signature "Badassery Bestowment," highlighting the importance of keeping business and personal finances separate—a rookie mistake that can cause major headaches down the line. Valentina then takes listeners through her journey: from finding the deal through a wholesaler, to navigating a hoarder house filled with surprises (and fleas!), to overcoming financing hurdles and ultimately turning a challenge into a high-yield rental. Along the way, she shares the unexpected costs, the joys of working with great tenants, and the unique quirks of mobile home investing in Florida. The conversation wraps with Valentina's insights on mindset, systems, and the value of community. She discusses her approach to time management, the role of the REIGN Mastermind in her growth, and what success means to her now that she's achieved financial freedom. Whether you're new to real estate or looking for inspiration to tackle your next big project, this episode delivers practical takeaways and motivational wisdom in classic REIGN style. 5 Key Takeaways Keep Your Finances Separate: Mixing business and personal funds can lead to confusion, legal issues, and tax-time headaches. Open dedicated business accounts and track every transaction from day one. Expect the Unexpected: Flipping a hoarder mobile home brought surprises—like four dumpsters of trash, hidden structural issues, and a flea infestation. Always budget extra for the unknown and bring a flashlight! Mobile Homes Are Different (and Profitable!): While mobile homes come with unique challenges, they can offer strong cash flow and easier permitting—especially in markets like Florida. Just be prepared for stricter lending limits. Trust Your Gut with Tenants: Valentina's story highlights the value of trusting intuition when selecting renters. Her contractor tenant not only pays on time but improved the property, proving that good people make great investments. Community & Action Drive Success: Valentina credits her growth to taking action (not overthinking), leveraging mastermind support, and focusing on systems that fit her style. Financial freedom, for her, means spending time with loved ones and living life on her terms. Guest Bio: Valentina Selskaya Valentina Selskaya is a former IT leader from Silicon Valley who launched her real estate investing journey in 2017 as a weekend side hustle. In just four years, she achieved full financial independence, leaving the corporate world to build a thriving business focused on house flips and a diverse portfolio of long, mid, and short-term rentals. Based in Georgia, Valentina is known for her analytical mind, fearless approach to new challenges, and commitment to helping others succeed. She's a licensed real estate agent, a valued REIGN Mastermind member, and a passionate advocate for the power of mindset and community in transforming lives. Connect with her at southoffer.com. 00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic 01:08 Common Rookie Mistake: Mixing Business and Personal Funds 01:35 Steps to Keep Financials Organized 03:25 Introducing Today's Guest: Valentina Selskaya 04:54 Valentina's Journey to Financial Independence 07:42 Valentina's First Mobile Home Project 12:16 Challenges and Surprises in the Renovation 19:01 Final Touches and Listing the Property 25:22 Negotiating with the Wholesaler 25:58 Deciding to Rent Instead of Sell 27:16 Refinancing Challenges 28:14 Successful Rental Experience 30:26 Tenant Improvements and Satisfaction 33:43 Reflections on Mobile Home Investment 38:18 Valentina's Personal Insights and Goals 47:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
I met Albino Sanchez in the bleachers at a high school JV football game. While our sons battled it out on the field for Palo Alto High School, we found ourselves deep in conversation about something far removed from touchdowns and tackles: why some product leaders thrive while others crash and burn in seemingly similar companies.Albino doesn't fit the typical Silicon Valley mold. Born and raised in Mexico City, he spent his early career as a strategy consultant helping large companies implement frameworks like Balanced Scorecard and OKRs. But unlike most consultants who move on to the next engagement, Albino couldn't stop thinking about his former clients. Some organizations flourished with these frameworks. Others abandoned them within months. The strategic tools were identical. The execution was completely different.What he discovered would fundamentally change how I think about my own career moves—and it should change how you think about yours too.The Pattern That Changes EverythingAfter years of looking back at his consulting clients, Albino noticed something remarkable: “Those organizations that were really thriving with these frameworks and really growing, they had a special type of leader. And that leader was usually a people-centered leader, a leader that was humble, that was a servant leader, and that this leader cared about their people, listened to them, and really wanted collaboration.”This wasn't just about nice leadership. It was about creating what he calls “the atmosphere for people to thrive.”The insight hit him hard enough that he completely pivoted his career. He became an executive coach, spending the last 15 years working with leaders to shape healthier, more productive cultures. He moved his family from Mexico City to Palo Alto four years ago and recently founded Aha! Impact, a company focused on helping organizations achieve the right culture so both the business and employees can thrive.But here's what matters for you as a PM: Albino's journey revealed something most of us learn the hard way. Culture doesn't just influence whether a strategy succeeds. Culture IS the strategy.Why “Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast” Isn't Just a Poster on the WallYou've probably seen this quote attributed to Peter Drucker plastered on every startup's office wall. But do you actually believe it?Albino puts it this way: “We need to have the right environment so people can thrive and then implement and then be successful in business.” Without that environment, even the most brilliant product strategy becomes a document that sits in a Google Drive folder, gathering digital dust.The Culture Paradox: Why Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft All Win DifferentlyDuring our conversation, I pushed Albino on something that had been bothering me. If culture is so critical, how do companies with wildly different cultures all succeed? Amazon's frugality and bias for action looks nothing like Google's innovative freedom and psychological safety. Microsoft's collaborative enterprise focus differs dramatically from Meta's move-fast-and-break-things mentality.His answer surprised me.While different cultures can succeed, Albino sees clear patterns in what works today: “Innovation is one of them. We need to have nowadays with so many changes with AI, technology, globalization, communications. We need to be innovative. We need to be adaptive. We need to embrace change as something that's part of our day to day.”The successful organizations aren't choosing between being people-centered OR innovative OR efficiency-driven. They're becoming all three simultaneously. The old archetypes (pick your culture and stick with it) no longer apply in our rapidly evolving landscape.But here's the critical insight for PMs: You need to understand which cultural attributes matter most to you personally. Because while multiple cultures can succeed, not every culture will allow YOU to succeed.The Real Reason You're Miserable at WorkAlbino shared something that hits close to home for many experienced PM's: “People join organizations because of the company and they leave the organization most likely because of the boss.”This tracks with every conversation I've had as an executive coach. The PMs who come to me aren't struggling with their OKRs or roadmaps. They're struggling with leadership dynamics, unclear values, and cultural misalignment.Think about your own career. When you've been most energized, most productive, most creative. Was it because of the company mission statement? Or was it because you had a leader who created space for you to do your best work?When you've been most miserable, was it really about the compensation or the commute? Or was it about a leader who micromanaged, who didn't value collaboration, who created an atmosphere of fear rather than trust?Culture doesn't just make work more pleasant. It fundamentally determines whether you can bring your best self to the job.The Leadership Styles That Shape Product CulturesHere's where Albino's work gets really practical. He identifies four primary leadership archetypes that shape organizational culture, and understanding these can help you decode any company you're considering:1. The Controlling Leader This leader centralizes decision-making, micromanages execution, and views team members as resources rather than collaborators. They might get short-term results, but they create cultures where PMs become order-takers rather than strategic partners. Innovation dies because risk-taking gets punished.2. The Competitive Leader Everything is a zero-sum game. Teams compete internally for resources, recognition, and rewards. This can drive individual performance but often at the expense of collaboration. For PMs, this means product launches succeed but platform thinking fails. You win your battle but lose the war.3. The Collaborative Leader This is Albino's people-centered leader. They invest in relationships, foster psychological safety, and view success as collective rather than individual. In product organizations, this looks like cross-functional partnerships that actually work, user research that influences decisions, and retrospectives that drive real improvement.4. The Creative Leader These leaders embrace experimentation, tolerate failure, and push for innovation. They create cultures where PMs can propose bold ideas without fear. But without enough structure, these cultures can become chaotic.The best leaders, and the best cultures, combine elements of all four, calibrated to the organization's specific needs. As a PM evaluating a new role, you need to assess not just the stated values but the actual leadership style you'll experience day-to-day.The Questions You're Not Asking in Interviews Most PMs treat interviews as one-way evaluations. The company assesses you; you try to impress them. Albino argues this is backwards.“This is a two-way assessment,” he told me. “You are also interviewing them.”I know what you're thinking: “Tom, that's easy to say when you have options. When you're desperate for a job, you can't afford to be picky.”I get it. But here's the truth Albino helped me see: accepting a role at a company with cultural misalignment doesn't solve your job search problem. It delays your job search problem by six months while making you miserable.Your objective isn't to get as many offers as possible. Your objective is to get offers from places where you'll thrive.So what questions should you actually ask?On Work-Life Integration: “How do you manage team collaboration across different locations and time zones?”These aren't just logistics questions. They reveal whether the company trusts employees or requires surveillance. They show whether leadership believes productivity comes from presence or output.On Decision-Making: “Tell me about a recent product decision where you had significant disagreement among stakeholders. How did you resolve it?”This behavioral question (turned around on the company) reveals their true decision-making process. Do they rely on data, authority, consensus, or customer feedback? Do they value PM input or just expect execution?On Failure and Learning: “Describe a recent product launch that didn't meet expectations. What happened, and how did the team respond?”The answer tells you everything about psychological safety. Do they blame individuals or examine systems? Do they learn from failures or hide them?On Growth and Development: “How do PMs typically grow in their careers here? Can you share specific examples of PMs who've advanced and what enabled their growth?”This reveals whether the culture actually invests in development or just talks about it in the handbook.But here's Albino's most important advice: “It's very important that you are authentic, you are yourself. Don't try to make an act there. It's very common to do that just to cover the expectations of the potential employer. But you know what? Try to get rid of that fear and try to be yourself.”This is counterintuitive in a competitive job market. Every instinct tells you to mold yourself to what they want. But cultural misalignment has costs. Stress. Burnout. Short tenure. Another job search in six months.Better to be yourself, assess fit honestly, and find a place where you can actually thrive.How AI Is Changing Culture Assessment Here's where Albino's work gets really interesting for those of us in tech. He's building an AI-powered tool to help companies assess cultural fit during hiring.Traditional culture fit assessment is notoriously unreliable. It often means “do I want to get a beer with this person,” which perpetuates homogeneity and bias. Or it gets delegated to a single interviewer who may not accurately represent the actual culture.Albino's approach is different. His tool analyzes the organization's stated values, actual behaviors, and cultural attributes. Then it evaluates candidates against these dimensions through structured assessment.“It's going to analyze your organization, what are the values, and depending on your stage, your size, your location, what type of company you are, it's going to analyze all this information and it's going to recommend which are the key cultural factors or cultural behaviors that you need to assess when you interview a candidate,” he explained.The tool is currently in beta testing, launching in January. But the concept matters even if you never use it: Culture fit should be systematic, not subjective. It should be measured, not assumed.For PMs, this has implications beyond hiring. If companies can systematically assess culture, you can systematically evaluate it too. The questions you ask, the observations you make, the research you do before accepting an offer—these aren't nice-to-haves. They're essential.The Framework: How to Evaluate Culture Before You Accept the OfferBased on Albino's expertise and my own painful lessons, here's a practical framework for assessing culture fit:Step 1: Define Your Non-NegotiablesBefore you start interviewing, get clear on what cultural attributes you need to thrive. Not what sounds good in theory, but what you've actually needed in roles where you've done your best work.For me, that includes:* Collaborative decision-making where PM insights influence strategy* Data-informed but not data-servant culture that values research * Psychological safety to propose bold ideas and learn from failures* Work-life integration that respects boundariesYour list will be different. Maybe you thrive in competitive environments. Maybe you need more structure. Maybe remote work is essential. Be honest with yourself.Step 2: Research Before You ApplyDon't just apply to every open PM role. Albino recommends something smarter: “Make a list of those companies that you have learned about a little bit about their culture. Maybe you have a friend that worked at a company and they told you that it was an amazing place to work. So make a list of those companies and ask people about their companies they work for.”Use LinkedIn to find people who've worked at target companies. Look for patterns in how long people stay. Read Glassdoor reviews not for specific complaints but for themes. Check whether executives walk the talk on platforms like Twitter or in company blog posts.This front-loaded research saves you from wasting time in processes with companies where you'll never fit.Step 3: Interview Your InterviewersDuring the interview process, systematically assess culture through:* How they respond to your questions (defensive vs. open)* Whether they can articulate values with specific examples* How they talk about past failures and learning* Whether individual contributors speak freely or defer to managers* How they describe decision-making processes* What they emphasize in describing the role (impact vs. tasks)Step 4: Talk to Your Future BossAlbino is adamant about this: “What's really important is to get to talk to the hiring manager. Usually if you get to the final stages you get to talk, but if they are not planning on doing that, that's critical because people join organizations because of the company and they leave the organization most likely because of the boss.”Don't accept an offer without substantive conversation with your direct manager. If the company won't arrange it, that tells you something about the culture. I'd argue talking to the skip level is also really important if available.Step 5: Trust Your Gut, But VerifyPay attention to how you feel during the process. Are you energized or drained? Do you find yourself trying to be someone you're not? Do the people you meet seem genuinely engaged or going through the motions?But don't rely only on feelings. Look for concrete evidence. Ask for examples. Request to speak with current team members. If they're not willing to arrange it, that's a red flag.Choosing Culture Over BrandOne of Albino's most powerful points challenges the default Silicon Valley career path: “You need to be intentional. You need to be really clear on what you want in your next job and not just go for the brand, not just go for the open position. Look for the environment, the leadership, and ask people that have worked there.”This is hard advice to follow. The brand matters. The comp matters. The resume line matters.But I've watched too many talented PMs burn out, get fired, or quietly quit because they optimized for the wrong variables. They went for the FAANG or unicorn prestige without assessing whether they could actually thrive there. They took the higher offer without asking about the leadership style. They joined the hot startup without understanding the culture they were stepping into.The intentional career path looks different:* Define success for yourself (not what TechCrunch or your parents think success looks like)* Identify companies whose cultures align with your needs* Pursue those companies specifically, even if they don't have posted openings* Assess fit rigorously during the interview process* Choose the role where you can do your best work, even if it's not the highest offerThis approach requires confidence. It requires clarity. It requires believing that your best work in the right culture is worth more than mediocre work in a prestigious culture.What This Means for Your Next Career MoveIf you're currently employed and happy, use this framework to understand WHY you're happy. What cultural attributes are enabling your success? How can you protect and expand them?If you're currently employed and miserable, stop trying to fix yourself. The problem might not be you, it might be cultural misalignment. Start researching cultures where your strengths would be assets, not liabilities.If you're searching for your next role, resist the temptation to spray and pray. Be intentional. Research culture. Ask hard questions. Be authentic in the process. The goal isn't to get the most offers. The goal is to get the right offer.And if you're a hiring manager or product leader, recognize that culture isn't something HR handles. Culture is shaped by your leadership every single day. The questions you ask, the behaviors you model, the decisions you make—these create the environment where your team either thrives or survives.The Future of Culture and Product ManagementAlbino's work on AI-powered culture assessment points to something bigger: culture is becoming quantifiable. We're moving from vague values statements to measured behaviors. From gut-feel assessments to systematic evaluation.For PMs, this is good news. It means you can make more informed decisions. It means companies can be more honest about their cultures instead of pretending to be something they're not. It means better matches, longer tenure, and more impact.But it also means you need to get serious about understanding culture. It's no longer enough to read the values page on the careers site and hope for the best.You need to research. You need to ask questions. You need to assess fit as rigorously as the company assesses your product skills.Your Next StepsHere's what I'm taking away from my conversation with Albino, and what I recommend you do too:This Week:* Write down the cultural attributes of every job you've had where you thrived* Identify patterns: what conditions enable your best work?* Make a list of companies you've heard have cultures aligned with your needsThis Month:* Reach out to three people who work at companies on your list* Ask them specific questions about leadership, decision-making, and day-to-day culture* Update your interview preparation to include questions that assess cultureThis Quarter:* If you're searching, be more selective about where you apply* If you're employed, have an honest conversation with your manager about cultural alignment* If you're a leader, audit your own behaviors—are you creating the culture you claim to value?Culture isn't soft. Culture isn't secondary. Culture is the environment where your product skills either flourish or wither.Choose wisely.If you're navigating a career transition or want to develop a more intentional approach to your product leadership journey, I offer 1:1 executive, career, and product coaching. Learn more at tomleungcoaching.com.And if you're interested in being a beta tester for Albino's culture fit assessment tool, reach out to him at albino@ahaimpact.com or visit ahaimpact.com. He's looking for a few more organizations to participate in January testing at a significantly discounted rate.OK. Let's ship greatness. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit firesidepm.substack.com
Have you ever heard of the saying 'Trust your gut'? Well, what if I told you there's a lot more to it than you could ever imagine? Your gut isn't just an indicator of whether you've eaten too much ice cream or whether you're hungry. It's SO much more - a microscopic universe bustling with activity right inside of you! But 'What if your 'gut feelings' are trying to tell you something that could potentially affect your entire well-being? Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self improvement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health destiny and become the GameChanger in your life. Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagramdrefratlamandre.com/facebookdrefratlamandre.com/tiktok#functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Marina Ortega, founder of Scottsdale Hydrotherapy and co-creator of Trust Your Gut, to unpack the real, often unspoken truth about gut health, detoxification, and resilience. Marina shares her deeply personal journey through chronic constipation, black mold exposure, and being bedridden with no clear medical answers, experiences that ultimately pushed her to reclaim her health and dedicate her life's work to helping others do the same. Drawing from nearly 30 years of experience and over 30,000 colon hydrotherapy sessions, Marina explains why the gut is the foundation of vitality, how colonics, castor oil therapy, coffee enemas, and lymphatic support actually work, and why opening detox pathways is critical before any cleanse. The conversation also explores entrepreneurship, fear, and courage — from leaving a secure corporate career to building a trusted wellness community by showing up authentically and talking about the things most people avoid. Known affectionately as the “Poop Fairy,” Marina brings science, compassion, and humor to a topic that affects everyone, empowering listeners to trust their gut, advocate for their health, and take control of their healing journey.Website-www.scottsdalehydrotherapy.comwww.trustyourgut.shop Social Media Links/Handles- https://www.instagram.com/trustyourgutshop/ https://www.instagram.com/scottsdalehydrotherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/marinathepoopfairy/
Professional sports bettor Rob Pizzola breaks down one of the most common and costly mistakes sports bettors make: relying on their “gut.” In this video, Rob explains why intuition without a proven edge is not an edge at all, how false confidence is built through short-term results, and why disciplined process always beats feel-based betting in the long run. If you've ever talked yourself into a bet because it “felt right,” this is a must-watch. Rob dives into why intuition only works when it's backed by experience, data, and repeatable decision-making — and how trusting your gut without merit is a fast track to draining your bankroll.
This week, I’m sitting down with Seema Simmons, the General Manager of Running for North America at Nike. Seema’s path to the this role, 25 years in at Nike, has been anything but straight. She shares her journey from playing team sports and loving group fitness to pivoting away from an engineering major in college, and ultimately finding her dream role in Oregon. In this inspiring and candid conversation, Seema discusses how her background in team sports shaped her unique leadership style, the lessons she learned from trusting her instincts (even when it was scary), and how she juggles a demanding career while prioritizing her role as a mother. Plus, she opens up about the challenge of being a quiet leader in a loud room, the power of embracing vulnerability, and Nike's commitment to making running more inclusive for women. IN THIS EPISODE The unexpected journey from studying engineering to becoming a GM at Nike, and the hard conversation with her parents that led to a major pivot. The handwritten note from her mom that gave her the courage to trust her own intuition and pursue a different path. How her background in team sports shaped her leadership style, emphasizing hard work, teamwork, and knowing your role. Moving from a finance role into product development and the lesson of empowering your team by letting go of the need to be the "expert" in the room. Finding balance between a busy career and motherhood, and the "loud" message of women sacrificing family for work. The importance of being an authentic, quiet leader in a corporate environment and balancing that with stepping into your power. Nike’s approach to making running more inclusive and less intimidating, especially for women, and thinking "big" with audacious goals. Why passion and building a strong family-like culture is key to a long career in the sports industry. QUOTABLE MOMENTS Self-Worth and Authenticity "We have to remind ourselves that we're worthy, we're good, we don't have to keep proving ourselves." "I think it's about combining your authentic self with understanding how you need to show up in those environments." "I want people to remember is, 'Wow, she made an amazing point.' I want the words that I share to have that impact versus 'she talked the whole time.'" Career, Strategy, and Trusting Your Path "Trust your gut and go with it, and then have fun with that journey, honestly." "You get out what you put in, and you learn that really quickly in sports." "The job of a leader is really empowering your team... and driving the strategy [versus] being in the weeds and the details." "I think the job of a leader is really empowering your team... and driving the strategy [versus] being in the weeds and the details." Family and Balance "At the end of the day, my priority is to be a mom." "I think that just kind of hopefully will be something that they take away with them, [that] they know that my girls actually recognize that as they were growing up." SOCIAL@hurdlepodcast@emilyabbateSeema on LinkedIn@iheartwomenssports JOIN: The Daily Hurdle IG Channel SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Email hello@hurdle.us to with your questions! Emily answers them every Friday on the show. Listen to Hurdle with Emily Abbate on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode originally aired as Episode 107 on April 3, 2024. I'm never contrarian for the sake of it. I'm good to go with the conventional flow. But not today, friends, not today! We have higher realms of consciousness to traverse. And those higher states are not in our guts. or lower chakras, or low vibe stories from our past. Old adage: "Trust your gut." New way: Nah. Pay attention to your gut, but don't let it make your plans. There's both spiritual and scientific sense to this. I'm talking about decisions, intuition, direction, and how to figure out your next best move....and it's NOT about "following your gut." With Love, Danielle MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: GetHeartCentered.com—Download the FREE Astro + Events calendar and sync your plans with the planets Follow + Subscribe to With Love, Danielle on Substack for weekly essays + more Join the CENTERED Collective
This week, Ash sits down with Dan Cohen, a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology who revolutionized sleep medicine and launched Breathe Right nasal strips, selling for $566 million. Dan shares his journey from developing automated sleep diagnostic equipment to rewriting the playbook for consumer product launches through creative marketing and NFL partnerships. The conversation explores Dan's philosophy on innovation - trusting intuition over overthinking and accessing the "higher mind" through meditation and receptivity. He dives deep into sleep science, explaining why we lose crucial deep sleep starting at age 25 and its connection to chronic disease, while offering practical optimization strategies. From sleep tips to patent strategy, Dan demonstrates how balancing inner wisdom with smart execution can lead to extraordinary outcomes, even when it means going against conventional wisdom. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why deep sleep is critical for health and how we lose 60-70% of it by our mid-40s Simple meditation techniques focusing on body awareness and feeling states How Dan launched Breathe Right with radio interviews and creative distribution tactics Why intellectual property strategy is crucial for entrepreneurs How to identify leverage points when launching products without massive capital The importance of planning your exit strategy from the beginning Connect with Dan Cohen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-cohen-md-55b33287/ Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand? Ashley's team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage! Head over to https://wisewhisperagency.com/speak/
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In this milestone episode celebrating the 100th installment of Embrace the Squiggle, Kristine and Colleen reflect on recurring themes from hosting this podcast.Colleen shares the story of how her favorite job went to her least favorite after getting a new boss (tale as old as time). Kristine dives into how she guides clients navigating these big career decisions. And they discuss why your dream job may be very possible, you just have to ask.And from the bottom of our hearts: THANK YOU to all the squiggly listeners who have supported us these last 100 episodes.Get the Embrace the Squiggle Journal: https://feelgoodshoplocal.com/product/embrace-your-squiggle-your-journal-for-change/ or on AmazonStay in Touch with Your Hosts:Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/Kristine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethody/Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for more conversations that transform career complexity into your competitive advantage!
Welcome to BARBERSHOP CONFIDENTIAL the Podcast EPISODE 241 produced by @d0peclick We are back with another episode! Your hosts Jona and special guest Marianne. Marianne is a successful makeup artist in San Diego, she came through and we talked about life, real raw convo, PLUS chisme segment for all my metiches. We had a dope fun convo and I hope you find entertaining as we did, please follow them and support. As always we never intend to offend anyone with our opinions. If you want to have your chime / tea/ confessions or need advice please submit it anonymously and we'll read it on the episode and give our opinions and advise. https://bscpdcst.wixsite.com/bscpodcast/tea-chisme THANK YOU for listening and supporting, I hope you continue to listen and enjoy the conversations between the guests and us, Huge shout out to all of you! Any questions or comments please email at bscpdcst@gmail.com https://bscpdcst.wixsite.com/bscpodcast SUBSCRIBE to YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMk3TS3qnykSLkO6wk2IrdQ PLEASE follow us on Instagram @BarbershopConfidential Co-Host @grande_papiiiii Guest: @mariannematar_ Dale Gas merch @dale.gas.sd
In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we explore the fascinating tension between your intellectual and emotional levels of function—and why stress, anxiety, and modern life so often knock these systems out of balance. Building on insights from Episode 27 ("Trust Your Gut or Use Your Head"), we ask how clearly you can think when your emotions are dysregulated, whether your head or heart leads under pressure, and what it really means to function at a high level. We break down the neuropsychology behind the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala, how brain fog shows up in anxiety, depression, aging, and even holiday stress, and why today's tech-driven world pushes us into emotional reactivity. Finally, we offer practical ways to reconnect thought and feeling—pausing to reflect, naming emotions, building resiliency, and strengthening that vital bridge between logic and emotion. Tune in to see Intellectual vs. Emotional Level of Function Through a Therapist's Eyes.
Start investing safely with Public: https://public.com/calumToday's guest is a legend of comedy, @AliSiddiqComedy Follow Us!https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/https://x.com/calum_johnson9https://www.instagram.com/alisiddiq/?hl=enTimestamps 00:00 Intro 03:12 A Mother's warning….(“The streets are undefeated…”) 15:54 “I was 19 years old with $230,000 from the streets” 22:41 The one mistake that landed Ali in prison (Trust Your Gut!) 30:58 The phone call that shattered him….(EMOTIONAL) 39:45 Ali's biggest regret….(“I will never forgive myself”) 50:02 How he turned rage into a career that shocked the comedy industry 1:03:17 Ali's first night doing comedy 1:21:46 “I have never shared this publically” 1:28:52 The moment Ali rejected the industry's “fake gold” 1:33:19 “I said no to Netflix” 1:38:10 Three Comedians unlocked Ali's next level (Gregory, Cosby, Pryor) 1:42:12 “Physically free but mentally chained” — the truth Ali hid for years 1:44:36 How to rebuild your life from NothingAli Siddiq is one of the most respected storytellers alive, with over 40 million views on his Domino Effect series and praise from the New York Times as comedy's best storyteller. In this raw and emotional conversation, Ali opens up about the streets, prison, regret, redemption, and the identity shift that made him a one-of-one artist.DisclosuresPaid endorsement. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Crypto trading provided by Zero Hash LLC. Zero Hash LLC is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by NYDFS and is not a registered broker-dealer or a FINRA member. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See disclosures for more details: https://docs.zerohash.com/page/us-licenses-and-disclosures. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use. *3.6% as of 11/14/25. APY. Rate may change. See terms of ACATS & IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match. Matched funds must remain in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time.
I ended up not going to the chair dance class. I was just feeling off and couldn't really put my finger on it. So I took the advise of my lovely sister and did what my body and mind was telling me to do; stay home. The rest of the podcast episode is about my silk fan obsession. Enjoy.
In this deeply resonant episode, Michael explores the second brain — the gut — and how its subtle signals can reveal more about our relationships than logic ever could.He shares a recent encounter in Bali that reminded him of one powerful truth:if it's not a full “yes,” it's often a “no.”You'll hear how the body tells us which connections are nourishing, which are neutral, and which quietly erode our energy. Michael explains why we ignore red flags, how to recognize the difference between signal and noise, and why people who leave us energized are invitations worth accepting.This episode is a reminder to trust the intelligence within you — to follow the feeling, honor the subtle cues, and invest in the relationships that invest back.Perfect for anyone seeking deeper clarity in dating, friendship, or life direction. Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.Featured in Forbes, Inc, Good Morning America. Follow on YouTube
In this deeply comforting and enlightening episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle Ford is joined by world-renowned psychic medium Sally Morgan to explore intuition, gut instinct, and the soul's journey beyond the physical world.Sally shares how midlife is often a time when our psychic awareness and intuition naturally open up, giving us a stronger “spidey sense” and a clearer connection to the spiritual realm. She explains why trusting your gut isn't just a metaphor - it's a powerful way to navigate life, make decisions, and sense the energy around you.The conversation also explores the comforting truths about passing over: that death is far more about love than fear, no one ever passes alone, and our loved ones are accompanied into the spirit world. Sally introduces the concept of “spiritual capital”, explaining how the emotional and energetic resources we build over a lifetime can help us stay grounded, resilient, and connected to both ourselves and the people we love.Whether you're curious about developing your intuition, seeking reassurance about grief, or wanting to understand the soul's journey, this episode offers insight, warmth, and practical guidance for embracing your midlife psychic abilities.
Fat Loss School - Weight loss, Wellness, and Mindset Lessons for Women Over 50
Today we're diving into a topic that might surprise you… because it has nothing to do with carbs, macros, or fasting. Today is all about your gut — your microbiome — and how it plays a major role in your ability to lose fat, feel energized, and stay healthy as you age. It's a highly Googled topic and there's so much noise and conflicting information on social media. When we finish today's lesson, you'll be able to identify and steer clear of the snake oil salesmen with the magic potions for gut health and know how to improve your gut health naturally. And, you've heard me say this before, but the side effect of healthy eating and a healthy gut…is fat loss! Join my next FASTer Way to Fat Loss® 21-Day class of fabulous-over-fifty women here: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/AMYBRYAN
In this episode we call BS on the “you're not enough / who do you think you are?” soundtrack and dig into self-deception—the sneaky brain patterns that distort our reality and keep us looping the same results. Our guest, Bizzie Gold, creator of Break Method and author of Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar, shows us how to spot the lies, map our patterns, and rewire for freedom. Known for her no-BS approach to personal development, Bizzie has spent over a decade helping thousands of people and organizations identify the subconscious patterns running the show. Her data-driven, neuroscience-based system has been featured in major media outlets and is transforming how we think about mental health, leadership, and self-growth. We cover: Positive vs. negative self-deception—when your brain either minimizes risk (“I got this”) or magnifies it (“why try, it'll fail anyway”). The Brain Pattern Spectrum—why some of us skew hyper-independent and others codependent, and how both can spiral without awareness. Perception of reality ≠ reality—how your “neurocognitive funnel” colors emotions, choices, and behavior on autopilot. Childhood inputs > dramatic anecdotes—how small, repetitive cues (not just Big-T trauma) program lifelong patterns. “Center with range”—why the goal isn't becoming a new person; it's regaining balance and flexibility so you can lead, love, and live without self-sabotage. Real-world application—how mapping your pattern can improve team dynamics and performance, not just your inner peace. You can take Bizzie's brain pattern mapping diagnostic via her site. Ultimately, this episode is a masterclass in breaking your brain's bad habits—because when you understand your wiring, you can finally stop running old programs and start living with clarity, confidence, and choice. Thank you to our sponsors! Get 20% off your first order at curehydration.com/WOMANSWORK with code WOMANSWORK — and if you get a post-purchase survey, mention you heard about Cure here to help support the show! Visit beducate.me/womanswork69 and use code womanswork69 for 65% off the annual pass. Black Friday has come early at Cozy Earth! Right now, you can stack my code WOMANSWORK on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. Connect with Bizzie: Website: https://bizziegold.com/bg-welcome Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1967424292 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bizziegold/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bizziegold/ X: https://x.com/bizziegold Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BizzieGoldOfficial Break Method: https://breakmethod.com/ Related Podcast Episodes How To Rewire Patterns That No Longer Serve You with Judy Wilkins-Smith | 323 Practical Intuition: How to Trust Your Gut and Tune Out the Noise with Laura Day | 356 The Icelandic Art of Intuition with Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir | 307 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!
What if misclassifying your team could cost you thousands in back taxes, penalties, and missed benefits? Most business owners don't realize how risky it can be to pay someone as a contractor when they really should be an employee. In this episode, Danielle Hayden, reformed corporate CFO and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., simplifies the IRS classification rules into a 3-step framework that helps you confidently decide whether your next hire or current team should be a contractor or employee, and when it might be time to make a change. Key Takeaways: Know the 3 Keys of Classification: These are the factors the IRS uses to determine if someone should be classified as an employee or contractor. Behavioral Control – Who decides how and when the work gets done? Financial Control – Who provides the equipment and sets the pay rate? Relationship – Is this a short-term project or an ongoing partnership? A Signed Contract Doesn't Override Your Day-to-Day Working Relationship: If you control how, when, and with what tools someone works, they're likely an employee, no matter what the contract says. Your Team Structure Will Evolve as Your Business Grows: It's normal to start with contractors and transition to employees as you establish systems, brand standards, and long-term goals. Don't Forget the Tax Implications: Contractors complete a W9 and handle their own taxes (including the employer portion). Employees go on payroll, and you, the business owner, take on that responsibility. Trust Your Gut and Your "Auditor Test": If you couldn't confidently explain to an auditor why someone is a contractor, it's probably time to make them an employee. Topics Discussed: (00:00) Intro: The Costly Risks of Misclassifying Your Team + The 3 Key Factors the IRS Uses (02:28) Step 1: Behavioral Control – Who's in Charge of the How and When? (02:56) Step 2: Financial Control – Who Sets the Pay and Provides the Tools? (03:24) Step 3: Relationship – Short-Term Project or Long-Term Partnership? (04:13) Why a Signed Agreement Isn't Enough If You're Relationship Says Otherwise (04:44) Trusting Your Gut: The "Auditor Test" for Classification Decisions (05:14) How Your Hiring Strategy Evolves as Your Business Grows (08:13) Tax Implications: W9s, 1099s, and Who's Responsible for What (09:58) Resources on Hiring and Payroll for Business Owners from Kickstart Accounting, Inc. (10:29) Quick Recap of 3-Step Framework + Danielle's "Gut Check" Test Before Hiring (11:06) Outro: Like, Share and Subscribe! Related Episodes: The Employee Expansion Blueprint: When It's Time to Convert 1099 Contractors – Ep 120 Resources: The Ultimate Small Business Hiring Guide: From Planning to Payroll, How To Build a Thriving Team Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/book-a-call/ Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc
What if misclassifying your team could cost you thousands in back taxes, penalties, and missed benefits? Most business owners don't realize how risky it can be to pay someone as a contractor when they really should be an employee. In this episode, Danielle Hayden, reformed corporate CFO and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., simplifies the IRS classification rules into a 3-step framework that helps you confidently decide whether your next hire or current team should be a contractor or employee, and when it might be time to make a change. Key Takeaways: Know the 3 Keys of Classification: These are the factors the IRS uses to determine if someone should be classified as an employee or contractor. Behavioral Control – Who decides how and when the work gets done? Financial Control – Who provides the equipment and sets the pay rate? Relationship – Is this a short-term project or an ongoing partnership? A Signed Contract Doesn't Override Your Day-to-Day Working Relationship: If you control how, when, and with what tools someone works, they're likely an employee, no matter what the contract says. Your Team Structure Will Evolve as Your Business Grows: It's normal to start with contractors and transition to employees as you establish systems, brand standards, and long-term goals. Don't Forget the Tax Implications: Contractors complete a W9 and handle their own taxes (including the employer portion). Employees go on payroll, and you, the business owner, take on that responsibility. Trust Your Gut and Your "Auditor Test": If you couldn't confidently explain to an auditor why someone is a contractor, it's probably time to make them an employee. Topics Discussed: (00:00) Intro: The Costly Risks of Misclassifying Your Team + The 3 Key Factors the IRS Uses (02:28) Step 1: Behavioral Control – Who's in Charge of the How and When? (02:56) Step 2: Financial Control – Who Sets the Pay and Provides the Tools? (03:24) Step 3: Relationship – Short-Term Project or Long-Term Partnership? (04:13) Why a Signed Agreement Isn't Enough If You're Relationship Says Otherwise (04:44) Trusting Your Gut: The "Auditor Test" for Classification Decisions (05:14) How Your Hiring Strategy Evolves as Your Business Grows (08:13) Tax Implications: W9s, 1099s, and Who's Responsible for What (09:58) Resources on Hiring and Payroll for Business Owners from Kickstart Accounting, Inc. (10:29) Quick Recap of 3-Step Framework + Danielle's "Gut Check" Test Before Hiring (11:06) Outro: Like, Share and Subscribe! Related Episodes: The Employee Expansion Blueprint: When It's Time to Convert 1099 Contractors – Ep 120 Resources: The Ultimate Small Business Hiring Guide: From Planning to Payroll, How To Build a Thriving Team Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/book-a-call/ Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc
In this week's episode, Sabrina breaks down how attachment wounds can disguise themselves as “gut feelings” and why instinct often gets drowned out by anxious urgency. Sabrina walks through real examples as she uncovers how familiar patterns can trick your nervous system into calling danger “love,” and unpacks how old trauma keeps you choosing pain over safety. Sabrina shares the tools she uses to slow the spiral, track the truth, and retrain her intuition so it actually protects her instead of sabotaging her. If you keep finding yourself in relationships that start fast and end the same way, you're not broken. Your body just learned that fast feels safe. The Art of Going Slow is my new 4-week live program starting November 20. Together, we'll build the tools that help you stay calm, grounded, and connected while dating, without losing yourself in the process. Doors close November 18.
This week on episode 298 of the Antler Up Podcast, Jeremy dives into a solo episode packed with reflection, mindset, and practical lessons for this critical stretch of the deer season. After a few tough sits with slow deer movement and missed opportunities, Jeremy shares what he's learning in real time — the importance of patience, resisting the urge to be “too mobile,” and trusting your gut when things don't seem to break your way. He explores the concept of a growth mindset during the rut, focusing on how to stay positive and adaptable when hunts get tough, and how to let each sit teach you something that moves you forward. To round out the episode, Jeremy brings back powerful clips from one of his favorite past conversations — Episode 196 with Beau Martonik — where Beau laid down timeless insights on rut hunting. From playing terrain correctly and trusting your area, to relying on experience instead of overanalyzing trail camera data, these snippets are packed with lessons that hit especially hard this time of year. Whether you're in the thick of your rut grind or waiting for your next opportunity, this episode will reset your perspective and keep you grounded as the best hunting days of the season unfold. So, grab your gear, sit back, and join us on this episode as we Antler Up! www.antlerupoutdoors.com www.tethrdnation.com www.huntworthgear.com www.sportsmensempire.com https://deerassociation.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on episode 298 of the Antler Up Podcast, Jeremy dives into a solo episode packed with reflection, mindset, and practical lessons for this critical stretch of the deer season. After a few tough sits with slow deer movement and missed opportunities, Jeremy shares what he's learning in real time — the importance of patience, resisting the urge to be “too mobile,” and trusting your gut when things don't seem to break your way. He explores the concept of a growth mindset during the rut, focusing on how to stay positive and adaptable when hunts get tough, and how to let each sit teach you something that moves you forward.To round out the episode, Jeremy brings back powerful clips from one of his favorite past conversations — Episode 196 with Beau Martonik — where Beau laid down timeless insights on rut hunting. From playing terrain correctly and trusting your area, to relying on experience instead of overanalyzing trail camera data, these snippets are packed with lessons that hit especially hard this time of year. Whether you're in the thick of your rut grind or waiting for your next opportunity, this episode will reset your perspective and keep you grounded as the best hunting days of the season unfold.So, grab your gear, sit back, and join us on this episode as we Antler Up!www.antlerupoutdoors.comwww.tethrdnation.comwww.huntworthgear.comwww.sportsmensempire.comhttps://deerassociation.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mónica Esgueva, author of nine books and founder of the Ascension Institute, joins the show to share her profound wisdom on bridging the gap between Eastern and Western philosophies to achieve a life of inner peace. With 18 years of experience helping individuals transform their lives, Mónica dives into her personal journey of leaving a "normal" life in Paris to follow a spiritual calling, and how that bold decision led her to the path of an author, speaker, and spiritual guide.Tune in to discover the powerful connection between patience, presence, and finding your authentic voice!Here are the key shifts we unpack in this episode:✨ The Power of Patience and Divine Timing: Why rushing your purpose often leads to frustration and how to trust the universe has your back.
Jennifer Fisher is back on the pod! You might know Jennifer as the designer behind her namesake jewelry line beloved by everyone from Selena Gomez to Michelle Obama. But there's another side to Jennifer: she's a big foodie and wellness enthusiast, and she's here to talk about her brand-new cookbook, “Trust Your Gut: Anti-Inflammatory Recipes for Feeling Unstoppable.”Jennifer joins host Kerry Diamond to chat about her food journey—how she went from feeling exhausted and foggy to energized and unstoppable—and why she wants to help others feel their best, too. They talk about reading labels, Jennifer's love of packing her own lunch, and the recipes she'll be making for the holidays (including Thanksgiving for 30-plus guests!). Jennifer also opens up about her family, the lessons she learned from her parents, and why she will never be a “Real Housewife.”Here's the link for Jubilee NYC 2026 tickets: https://cherrybombe.com/products/jubilee-nyc-2026 (ShopMy creators, you can turn this into a shoppable link!)Shop the Show: –Burlap & Barrel Royal Cinnamon--SWW Alkalize - Detoxifying Greens Powder–Jennifer's Book, “Trust Your Gut”–Jennifer Fisher Jewelry–Jennifer Fisher Salts–Kosas Lip GlossMore on Jennifer: Instagram, MaedynMore on Kerry: Instagram
Creativity as a Lifeline: A Conversation with Jaime TownzenWhat happens when grief, loss, and uncertainty open a doorway back to creativity? In this soulful episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd speaks with artist and author Jaime Townzen about how watercolour became her lifeline during a dark time, and how following her spark led her to write and publish her debut novel Absorbed. Together they explore creativity as healing, intuition as guidance, the courage to embrace being an artist, and how art helps us through times of crisis.Listeners will hear about Jaime's journey from stay-at-home mom to professional artist and novelist, the power of daily creative rituals, the role of curiosity as an antidote to anxiety, and how to trust your own calling. This conversation is a balm for anyone longing to reconnect with their creative spark and live more fully as themselves.This week on the Creative Genius Podcast, I sat down with artist and author Jaime Townzen. Her story is one of grief, healing, and rediscovering herself through creativity — a path that eventually led her to publish her first novel Absorbed.We talked about why art matters in times of crisis, how daily creative rituals can reorient your whole life, and what it means to follow your calling even when it doesn't make sense on paper.Jaime's journey is a beautiful reminder that creativity isn't indulgent — it's essential.
What happens when the podcast you've worked so hard to build isn't holding people's attention? After her “perfect” launch — charting, downloads, glowing feedback — Dr. Annie Campanile quickly realized her show wasn't nearly as shareable as she thought. So she made one gutsy change in her positioning, and nearly doubled her downloads in just 7 days.In this episode, you'll hear how Annie uncovered the disconnect that made her podcast hard to recommend, and why ignoring it could leave your show stuck under 200 downloads forever. Ready to see how the words you choose can either cost you listeners or keep them coming back? Hit play and let's dive in.0:42 – Why a Perfect Launch Doesn't Guarantee Growth2:10 – The Early Warning Signs Your Podcast Isn't Shareable5:08 – How to Know When It's Time to Rebrand7:45 – The Positioning Shift That Can Double Your Downloads in a Week14:12 – How to Trust Your Gut and Evolve Your Show Without Starting Over Episode Links:Meet Dr. Annie: AnnieCampanile.com | LinkedInListen to Dr. Annie's Podcast | Drama Free Teams Other Episodes You'll Love:Can't Break 100 Downloads? Let's Fix ThatHow to Choose a Bingeworthy Name for Your Podcast → This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7USupport the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
About the Guest: Nathan Pearce is the founder and CEO of Pearce Bespoke, a rapidly growing men's custom tailoring brand redefining what it means to “look good, feel good.” From running a t-shirt business in his early 20s to building a national franchise in custom suiting, Nathan's journey is a masterclass in grit, vision, and learning from losses rather than fearing failure. Through his company and charity initiative For Good Measure, Nathan is proving that confidence can be custom-tailored.About the Episode: In this episode, Steve sits down in person with Baton Rouge-based entrepreneur Nathan Pearce to uncover the lessons behind his explosive business growth — and the mindset that keeps him grounded. From selling his first company to creating a nationwide tailoring brand, Nathan opens up about trusting his gut, building teams who believe in your vision, and learning that leadership isn't about perfection — it's about showing up.Steve and Nathan also dive into what it means to be growth ready — how to balance ambition with reflection, handle losses without losing faith, and lead with authenticity at home and at work. This conversation is packed with raw honesty, practical wisdom, and a contagious drive to keep building, learning, and leading.Key Topics:What it truly means to be growth readyLearning from losses vs. failuresThe importance of trusting your gut as a leaderBuilding and scaling Pearce BespokeThe balance between vision and pivoting in businessLeadership lessons and leading through empathyThe “don't be a victim” mindsetLegacy, purpose, and family balanceFor Good Measure — giving confidence through custom clothingLinks & Resources MentionedPearce Bespoke: www.pearcebespoke.comFor Good Measure Charity Campaign: Nominate someone deserving through the Pearce Bespoke websiteFollow Pearce Bespoke on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTokGrowthReady Podcast: www.growthready.comSend us a textSupport the showSign up for the monthly newsletter with Steve and GrowthReady (formerly known as Career Competitor) by providing your details here - Request to become part of our community Also be sure to give him and the show a follow on Instagram @coachstevemellor
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We had so much fun recording this episode with our soul sister, Elysia Skye—a brilliant speaker, leadership consultant, and host of The Brilliance Method Podcast. In this inspiring conversation, we explore how trusting your gut can transform leadership, why community is essential for authentic success, and how bringing more light and vibration into the corporate world is changing the way we work. You'll learn how to: Strengthen intuition and trust your inner knowing as a leader Build supportive communities that prevent burnout and fuel growth Raise the frequency of your workplace with conscious, authentic leadership Elysia's wisdom, humor, and light are such a perfect match for Cacao Conversations. This episode is packed with deep insights, laughter, and reminders that leadership doesn't have to mean sacrifice. Grab your cacao, tune in, and discover how to trust your gut, raise your vibration, and lead with conscious success. Elysia Skye is a speaker, mindset and leadership consultant, and host of The Brilliance Method Podcast. She has produced educational and motivational content for global brands and continues to lead mindfulness workshops for Fortune 500 companies and small businesses. Through her podcast, speaking, and Patreon community, Elysia shares practical tools and profound insights that inspire people to trust themselves and create a wealth mindset rooted in presence, purpose, and authentic leadership. Her work provides actionable ways to quiet the noise, strengthen intuition, and step fully into your zone of genus. https://www.instagram.com/elysiaskye/https://elysiaskye.com/home Press play and discover how to turn your burnout into brilliance—while staying true to your soul. Hey! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode, please send us a message. We'd love to hear from you!Your cup is full, your journey awaits. Let's sip, chat, and transform together. Find out more at https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/ Julietta Wenzel Founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Julietta is a healer, guide, and visionary dedicated to helping others remember their true selves and step into their authentic power. With a background as a physical therapist turned spiritual practitioner, she combines individual healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, and transformative retreats to guide her community toward joy, fulfillment, and alignment. https://bodyandsoulministries.love/ Instagram: @bodyandsoulministries Graciela Laurent Co-founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Graciela is a Reiki Master, Sound Practitioner, Cacao Ceremonialist, Forest Therapy Guide, and award-winning photographer. Her work blends spirituality, healing, and artistry to create transformative experiences that honor authenticity and connection. https://gracielalaurent.com/ Instagram: @gracielalaurentphotography Shine bright and have a magical day!Julietta & Graciela
Have you ever considered that angel numbers, gut feelings, and “random” synchronicities weren't just coincidences… but clues? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Tara Swart to talk about the brain science behind intuition, the senses we never talk about, and the forgotten wisdom that could reconnect you with your full potential. Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist with a PhD, a former Oxford-trained medical doctor, a Senior Advisor at MIT Sloan, Chief Science Officer at Dirtea, and the best-selling author of The Source, which has been translated into 38 languages. She's advised high-level leaders across the globe, and this isn't her first time on The Goal Digger Podcast! Check out her interview from 2021 all about the neuroscience of manifestation! Whether you call it your gut, your inner knowing, or something greater, this conversation will give you a new lens on how to make decisions, overcome blocks, and open yourself to what's possible. So if you've ever wondered whether those “signs” you've been noticing are just coincidences or if they're trying to tell you something, you're in the right place! Goal Digger Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/ Goal Digger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/ Goal Digger Show Notes: https://jennakutcherblog.com/science-meets-spirituality-trust-your-gut Thanks to our Goal Digger Sponsors: Sign up for your $1/month Shopify trial period at http://shopify.com/goaldigger. Find a co-host today at http://airbnb.com/host. Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at http://greenlight.com/goaldigger! Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn Ads and get a free $250 credit for the next one—no strings attached. Just go to https://www.linkedin.com/goal. Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at http://skims.com/goaldigger! Ready to see what powerful banking can do for your business? Visit http://www.mercury.com/goal to apply in minutes. Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC. The IO Card is issued by Patriot Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard. Working capital loans provided by Mercury Lending, LLC NMLS ID: 2606284.
On this episode, Heather is coming to you from her hotel room in LA. She chats about her shows this past weekend in Omaha and Denver as well as the exciting week ahead where she will be back working with E! on the EMMY's red carpet. She dives into your voicemails from fans in the front row, to buying an international home and whether your nail lady has your back. Episode Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ABSOLUTELY and get on your way to being your best self.When you enroll in an ASPCA Pet Health Insurance plan, you could get a $25 Amazon gift card. It's a little treat for you while you're doing something great for your pet. To explore coverage, visit ASPCAPetInsurance.com/absolutely.See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to nutrafol.com/absolutelynot.For a limited time, you can be first in line to experience the new Next Gen at special savings. Prolon is offering Absolutely Not listeners 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Nutrition Program! Just visit ProlonLife.com/ABSOLUTELYOpenPhone is offering my listeners 20% off of your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/absolutely.Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to joinbilt.com/absolutely.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Be Vigilant and Trust Your Gut, this listener stories installment is a great reminder for both! Click here to join our Patreon. Click here to get your own Inhuman merch. Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group. To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kristen Faulkner won two gold medals for cycling at the 2024 Olympics, less than eight years after starting riding competitively. That in itself is an impressive sentence, especially considering she started on the bike as a method to alleviate stress and find community after a move to New York City for a job in finance. In this week's episode, she talks about the value of trusting your gut, how she knew her big Olympic dream was worth pursuing, and what it meant to her to finally accomplish a lifelong dream. IN THIS EPISODE(8:40) The two important conversations that Kristen had that helped her make the choice to leave finance to turn pro cycling(10:30) What it was about cycling that Kristen loved from the get-go(13:08) Kristen recalls the first time she watched the Olympics at 8 years old and how she knew she wanted to be one(13:35) Kristen talks about swimming as a child(14:45) How to know when a goal is worth pursuing (15:57) Kristen admits that she was almost embarrassed to talk about her Olympic dreams for a while(17:32) How growing up in Alaska shaped Kristen as an athlete and woman (18:40) Kristen talks about how she'd feel if she was older and didn't pursue this dream(20:00) Kristen talks about how challenging it was to seek out community when she moved to New York City. “It was the first time in my life I had to build a community.”(38:18) How Kristen felt signing her first international lease (42:12) What it was like for Kristen to accomplish her biggest, lifelong dream.(1:01.20) Who is Kristen off the bike?SOCIAL@arcticfaulks@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcastOFFERSLMNT | Go to DrinkLMNT.com/Hurdle to get a free sample pack with your purchaseInsideTracker | Head to Insidetracker.com/Hurder and use code “ITHURDLE” for 20% off. JOIN: The Daily Hurdle IG ChannelSIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle NewsletterASK ME A QUESTION: Email hello@hurdle.us to ask me a question!
Nick and Tyler get into Jeff Bezos's original playbook from '97 and pull out what actually works for the trades. It's about taking the best ideas, tossing the fluff, and making them fit our world. Show Notes: 00:00 From Broke to $178M 07:18 It's Always Day One 13:06 Obsess Over Customers, Not Competitors 20:25 Stubborn on Vision, Flexible on Details 25:40 Build for the Long Term 37:02 Focus on What Won't Change 46:36 Use Data, Trust Your Gut 49:38 Innovate, Even When It's Risky 54:59 Be Frugal — Constraints Breed Resourcefulness 61:01 Move Fast — Speed Matters 67:08 Adopt High Standards 74:38 Outro — Thanks & What's Next Video Version: https://youtu.be/YxEmNxrbqJE Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend Harnish Workwear Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media
Do you trust your gut? Have you ever had a gut feeling about something but couldn't really explain why you felt it? Intuition is often misunderstood and sometimes, we're reluctant to listen to it because it doesn't seem to make sense. But intuition is a science-backed process that can help you make better decisions once you understand how to listen to it. In this episode, I'm joined by Laura Huang, a professor at Northeastern University, leading researcher on intuition, and author of the book You Already Know. We explore how to better understand your gut feelings so you can make better decisions. Some of the things we talk about today are: How to differentiate between your intuition and your feelings. The “intuiting process” and how to train your intuition like a muscle. The past experiences that shape your gut instincts. The practical strategies that will help you recognize your inner voice (including the toothbrush exercise). How to use intuition for big decisions, like career moves. How to use intuition for smaller decisions, like first impressions of the people you meet. Why intuition is a superpower that can make you mentally stronger. Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. Links & Resources LauraHuang.com You Already Know Follow Laura on Instagram — @proflaurahuang Connect with the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Visit my website — AmyMorinLCSW.com Sponsors Lola Blankets — Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code STRONGER at checkout. Experience the world's #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. HoneyLove — Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/STRONGER #honeylovepod BetterHelp — Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/mentallystrong CocoaVia — Get 20% off with code Amy2025 at cocoavia.com. OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at https://www.oneskin.co/ ZocDoc — Go to Zocdoc.com/STRONGER to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger Life Kit — Listen to the Life Kit podcast from NPR. Mentally Strong App - Take your mental strength to the next level. Sign up at mentallystrong.downpat.ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stories in this episode: Dog Walking Encounter | MilesKaySolomon (0:41) The First Time I Went to a Hairdresser | HelenAlias (3:24) The Night the Woods Knocked | Lisa (8:19) Pub Creep | creech84 (11:12) Trust Your Gut, Your Dog...or Your Cat | emille6 (14:09) In the Middle of the Woods | Justin Blevans (18:37) Alone at School | Mewtwo's Son (23:26) A Decade of Stalking | paradoxicalmind_420 (30:03) Extended Patreon Content: Park Pervert | Feral Fairy Creepy Guy on My Porch | Sanchez_137 Concert Creep | Stephanie Perez Creepy Couple, Let's Not Meet Again | lotus hua Close Call With a Former Nanny | Ria Followed Between Rest Areas | Jess Due to periodic changes in ad placement, time stamps are estimates and are not always accurate. Want Bonus Weekly Stories? Hate Ads? Join our Patreon for only $5 a month for over 100 hours of bonus content, and it's all ad-free! Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/84WXQud4gE Follow: - Twitch - https://twitch.tv/crypticcounty - Website - https://letsnotmeetpodcast.com/ - Patreon - https://patreon.com/letsnotmeetpodcast - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/letsnotmeetcast/ - TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@crypticcounty All of the stories you've heard this week were narrated and produced with the permission of their respective authors. Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast is not associated with Reddit or any other message boards online. To submit your story to the show, send it to letsnotmeetstories@gmail.com. Let Grammarly take the busywork off your plate so you can focus on high-impact work. Download Grammarly for free at Grammarly.com/podcast.