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Missed signals are costly; misplaced confidence is worse. We open by unpacking the concrete indicators that war planners watch—carrier deployments, airspace changes, and last‑minute strike deliberations—and what they tell us about the real likelihood of a U.S. hit on Iran. From there, the conversation widens to a quieter battlefield: development frameworks that trade normalization for access. Our guest, Matt Wolfson of the Libertarian Institute, explains how the Isaac Accords mirror the Abraham Accords across Latin America, offering water tech, finance, and modernization while pulling states into a specific geopolitical lane. We trace how these packages play out on the ground—smart cities and smart villages that promise efficiency but often centralize control, displace farmers, and refit local economies around external capital. The throughline is leverage: funding and technology become tools to align foreign policy, not just build infrastructure. Tying this to current flashpoints, we connect Venezuela's isolation and Iran's containment to a paired strategy that narrows options for countries considering alternative blocs. Whether or not missiles fly, the architecture of influence expands through boards, grants, and MOUs. Personalities and networks add sharp edges. Reports pointing to Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller as key drivers reflect long-standing alliances among neoconservatives, Zionist donors, and anti-communist exile circles, stretching from Iran-Contra to today. We weigh that ideological push against a president's resource-first instincts and aversion to quagmires, a tension that explains dramatic reversals and transactional messaging. The big takeaway: sovereignty can erode by clause and contract as surely as by cruise missile. If we care about costs and consequences, we need to scrutinize the financing vehicles and “nonprofit” corridors that precede the headlines. If this breakdown sharpened your lens, follow the show, share it with a friend who tracks foreign policy, and leave a review with the one question you want answered next. Your feedback shapes what we tackle in upcoming episodes.

Host: Cindy Allen Published: Friday, January 16, 2026 Segment: Simply Trade – Cindy's Version (song: “Mastermind”) In this episode of Simply Trade – Cindy's Version, Cindy Allen uses Taylor Swift's “Mastermind” to explore how intentional strategy—rather than accident—must drive both trade compliance and career development in 2026. She opens with a packed week in trade: the newly released semiconductor Section 232 action (where most chips are ultimately exempt but only after highly technical, engineering‑level analysis), a new Taiwan trade deal setting a 15% limit on imports (including auto parts) broadly aligned with South Korea, Japan, and the EU, and complex exemption mechanics for companies investing in U.S. semiconductor capacity that sit largely outside normal brokerage workflows.​ Cindy also updates listeners on continuing steel and aluminum valuation confusion—especially for components embedded in larger products—where CBP centers have held seminars but importers still struggle to see how to reach a defensible “reasonable care” standard. She notes that IEPA Supreme Court “decision watch” continues after yet another false alarm, mentions emerging chatter about possible duties on countries doing business with Iran (with almost no details available yet), and flags renewed legislative movement in Washington, including a potential AGOA/Haiti package and customs modernization/21CCF concepts championed by Senator Cassidy to give CBP new tools and drive better tech and visibility (ideally with real facilitation alongside enforcement).​ On the policy‑and‑politics front, Cindy briefly highlights breaking comments from President Trump floating tariffs on countries opposing U.S. acquisition of Greenland, underscoring how quickly trade risk can be introduced into the conversation—even before formal measures appear. She then shares personal reflections from the APEC A2C2 meeting in Mexico City, where she joined government and private‑sector representatives from Asia‑Pacific, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S., and was surprised and humbled to meet international listeners of Cindy's Version in person.​ Tying it back to “Mastermind,” Cindy argues that trade compliance is a team sport: it relies on internal partners (procurement, logistics, product design, strategy, C‑suite) and external partners (brokers, trade associations, fellow practitioners) working together with intention, not by accident. She urges trade professionals to “level up” and become masterminds of both their company's trade strategy and their own careers—building networks through conferences, local associations, and forums, and even creating new communities where none exist, as seen in the new Memphis customs brokers association under Amber Hagwood's leadership. Cindy closes with a smile, embracing a new label she picked up in Mexico City: “trade social influencer”—and encouraging listeners to mastermind their own next chapter.​ What You'll Learn in This Episode Key details and practical implications of the semiconductor 232 action and the new Taiwan trade deal, including complex exemptions for U.S. semiconductor investments.​ Where steel/aluminum component valuation stands, why “reasonable care” feels murky, and how CBP–trade communication is evolving.​ The latest on IEPA decision timing rumors, possible duties linked to Iran‑related trade, and movement on AGOA, Haiti, and 21CCF‑style customs modernization.​ Why trade compliance is a team sport that requires cross‑functional and external collaboration, not isolated heroics.​ How to apply the “Mastermind” mindset to your trade program and career—intentionally building networks, communities, and influence.​ Key Takeaways Semiconductor and Taiwan measures add yet another layer of technical and policy complexity, especially for high‑tech and auto supply chains.​ Reasonable care expectations are rising while guidance remains incomplete, making documentation, dialogue, and industry engagement critical.​ Legislative and political signals (from AGOA to Greenland tariffs) can quickly reshape risk; staying plugged into credible sources and associations is essential.​ Trade pros should see themselves not just as problem solvers, but as masterminds of strategy, community building, and their own professional journey.​ Presented by: Global Training Center​ Listen & Subscribe Simply Trade main page: https://simplytrade.podbean.com​ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-trade/id1640329690​ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09m199JO6fuNumbcrHTkGq​ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8de7d7fa-38e0-41b2-bad3-b8a3c5dc4cda/simply-trade​ Connect with Simply Trade Podcast page: https://www.globaltrainingcenter.com/simply-trade-podcast​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/simply-trade-podcast​ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyTradePod​ Join the Trade Geeks Community Trade Geeks (by Global Training Center): https://globaltrainingcenter.com/trade-geeks/​

Cliché travel quotes are everywhere: on mugs, tattoos, and Instagram... but do they hold up? In this fun, philosophical episode, we react live to 15 popular ones, debating their truth for digital nomads, exploring themes of growth, humility, freedom, and why travel really changes you (or doesn't). From Tolkien to Twain, we unpack the deeper insights on life, wanderlust, and designing a fulfilling nomadic path:

Episode OverviewIn this episode of The Butcher Shop fly fishing podcast, host Marvin Cash sits down with Brendan Ruch, the innovative tier behind the Nut Job, to explore every dimension of this game-changing swim fly pattern. From its accidental birth on Logjam Live to its current status as a go-to predator pattern for serious smallmouth and trout anglers, Brendan walks through the complete evolution of the fly. The conversation covers Central Pennsylvania waters where the pattern has proven deadly on big smallmouth and trout, particularly during spring high water conditions. Brendan details his craft fur-based approach, explaining how the synthetic material provides superior castability and a distinctive glide bait action compared to traditional hen saddle patterns. The discussion moves from vise to water, covering everything from material selection and proportioning to advanced retrieve techniques that maximize the fly's strip-and-stall bite trigger, making this essential listening for any angler pursuing large predatory fish on the fly.Key TakeawaysHow to tie a swim fly with predictable glide bait action using craft fur instead of expensive hen saddles, resulting in easier casting and better material availabilityWhy positioning rubber legs on top of the shank rather than on the sides creates critical parachute action that allows the fly to suspend and trigger strikes during the pauseWhen to adjust tungsten bead weights between 3/16" and 7/32" based on current speed to keep the fly in the strike zone without losing the neutral buoyancy that makes the pattern effectiveHow introducing slack through rod tip manipulation and strategic mends maximizes the fly's side-to-side glide within a confined 12-inch zone where fish are holdingWhy dark colors like olive-and-black with copper flash outperform bright patterns in off-color spring water, while yellow-orange combinations excel as visibility improvesTechniques & Gear CoveredThe episode centers on Brendan's systematic approach to fishing articulated swim flies with emphasis on strip-and-stall retrieves that create glide bait action. He details using rod tip manipulation—upward jerks, downward strips, lateral movements combined with mends—to introduce slack that allows the Nut Job to kick side-to-side within a tight zone. Tying techniques focus on craft fur density and proportioning, including ripping tips rather than cutting to preserve bulk, using finesse chenille as a low-drag core and positioning 4-8 rubber legs to create suspending action. Brendan discusses hook configurations ranging from size 2 Trout Predator to 1/0 hooks paired with 15-25mm shanks connected via Maxima Chameleon 25lb, with tungsten bead options from 3/16" to 7/32" for varying current speeds. Line selection covers Type 3 sink tips for early season high water transitioning to intermediate lines as flows normalize, paired with fluoro leaders built from 30-35lb stepping down to 16-20lb tippet.Locations & SpeciesThe Nut Job has proven effective across East Coast waters, with Brendan's primary focus on Central Pennsylvania smallmouth fisheries where the pattern excels during high water conditions typical of March through May. He references success on the West Branch of the Delaware targeting trout with smaller versions of the pattern and discusses adaptations for musky fishing and striper applications along coastal waters. The fly's design addresses the challenges of fishing swollen spring rivers with off-color water, where heavy tungsten keeps...

Part 6 of the AC basics tutorial video series, covering Impedance, Conductance, Susceptance, and Admittance. 00:00 – AC Tutorial Series Part 6 00:56 – Impedance 07:32 – Reactance vs Impedance 08:17 – Conductance 11:21 – The Fluke 87V measures conductance! 12:12 – Susceptance & Admittance 13:53 – Tying it all together AC Tutorial Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvOlSehNtuHvD6M_7WeN071OVsZFE0_q- …

Most entrepreneurs believe that if they just work harder, push longer, and sacrifice more, success will finally bring peace, happiness, and fulfillment. But what if tying your happiness to your business success is the very thing preventing your business from growing? In today's episode of The Kelly Roach Show, Kelly breaks down the 3 B's that quietly derail entrepreneurs who emotionally attach their worth and happiness to business performance, and why learning to separate the two is essential for long term growth, health, and leadership. Drawing from over a decade of building multiple companies and leading through every season of business, Kelly explains why businesses naturally experience cycles of winter, spring, summer, and fall, and how your ability to remain mentally and emotionally steady determines whether you scale or stall. This episode is a powerful reminder that your worth is not measured by revenue, and that becoming a resilient, four-season CEO is the key to building a sustainable business and a meaningful life. In this episode, you'll learn: Why businesses naturally fluctuate (and why that's completely normal) Why being happy outside of business makes you a stronger CEO How to build the mental and emotional strength required to lead through every season TIMESTAMPS: 03:01 – 04:45 — The reality of business seasons (winter, spring, summer, fall) 04:46 – 06:30 — Why tying happiness to performance keeps you unhappy most of the time 06:31 – 08:10 — How stress, panic, and overwhelm shut down decision-making 08:11 – 09:40 — The first B: Burnout (and why it really ends businesses) 09:41 – 11:10 — The second B: Bad decisions driven by fear and scarcity 11:11 – 12:40 — The third B: Bigger life problems that spill into health and relationships 12:41 – 14:00 — Becoming a four-season CEO and separating worth from results RESOURCES For more faith leadership content, subscribe to Kelly's Substack: https://kellyroachofficial.substack.com/  Called to Lead: The Premier Women's Leadership Event happening in South Florida on October 1st, 2026: https://www.sandiglandt.com/called-to-lead  Subscribe to Kelly's weekly newsletter for tips and strategies delivered straight to your inbox: https://kellyroachinternational.kit.com/news  Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/  Follow Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/  Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/   

Sometimes the breakthrough you're looking for doesn't come from more discipline. It comes from who you're willing to run with. Show Notes In this episode of Shark Theory, Baylor shares an unexpected lesson that came from an impromptu run with his dog, Bear. What started as a normal run quickly turned into the fastest mile he's run in years, beating his previous time by over a minute. The surprising part wasn't just the speed. It was how it happened. Running alongside someone who made it look effortless changed everything. While Baylor was pushing his limits, Bear was relaxed, enjoying himself, and barely working. Watching that ease rewired Baylor's mindset. Instead of straining and fighting the pace, he began to relax into it. This episode breaks down three powerful principles you can apply to any goal in 2026. First, growth accelerates when you stop doing things alone. When you only compare yourself to yourself, progress plateaus. But when you work alongside someone who is further ahead, faster, or more experienced, your brain recalibrates what is possible. Second, accountability becomes stronger when your goal isn't just about you. Baylor realized he didn't want to let Bear down. That simple emotional connection pushed him past the mental point where he would normally slow down. Tying your goals to someone or something outside yourself creates a deeper reason to keep going when motivation fades. Third, enjoyment matters more than we admit. The run was hard, but it was also fun. And that combination is the secret to consistency. Goals are supposed to challenge you, but they are also supposed to bring joy. When you find enjoyment inside difficulty, you stop resisting growth and start leaning into it. The takeaway is simple. If you want to grow faster, stop grinding alone. Find someone who makes it look easy. Tie your goals to something bigger than yourself. And learn how to enjoy the process, even when it hurts. What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why doing things alone can slow your progress • How proximity to excellence rewires your limits • The power of tying goals to someone else • Why accountability works best when it's emotional • How enjoyment unlocks higher performance • Why hard things should still be fun Featured Quote "Find someone who makes it look easy, and you'll discover you're capable of more than you thought." Run with people who pull you forward. Don't let your pace be set by your comfort. Let's have a great day.

Behind every State, County and City lies strange tales of terror, from restless & vengeful spirits, to monsters of legend and lore!American Ghost Walks is one of the most respected tour companies in the USA and Mike Huberty knows a thing or two about America's weirdest histories and haunting tales.Tonight he joins host Dave Schrader for a walk through the strangest stories and destinations he helps thousands uncover yearly. Tying history and the whispered secrets of some of America's most popular cities, is a passion of Mike's and he is doing his best to keep those stories alive from Alaska to Hawaii, Minnesota to Maine and exotic locations like Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands!Check out one of American Ghost Walks tours for your upcoming travels: https://www.americanghostwalks.com/American Horror Stories - The Paranormal 60PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOWTrue Classic - Step into your new home for the best clothes at True Classic ⁠www.TrueClassic.com/P60⁠Raycon Everyday Earbuds - Save up to 30% Off at ⁠www.buyraycon.com/truecrimenetwork⁠Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to ⁠⁠⁠www.MintMobile.com/P60⁠Cozy Earth - Begin your sleep adventure on the best bedding and sleepwear with Cozy Earth: ⁠https://cozyearth.com/⁠ use Promo Code P60 for up to 40% off savings!Love & Lotus Tarot with Winnie Schrader - ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://lovelotustarot.com/Visit Minnesota's premiere haunted hotel, The Palmer House -https://www.thepalmerhousehotel.com/ OR Call Now and Book a Room -320-351-9100⁠⁠⁠⁠#Paranormal #TrueParanormal #GhostStories #RealHauntings #HauntedAmerica #AmericanFolklore #Cryptids #Wendigo #Chupacabra #Kushtaka #Jumbies #UrbanLegends #Unexplained #HighStrangeness #UFOs #Aliens #ParanormalPodcast #TheParanormal60 #DaveSchrader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is an extension of the last, and we're going even deeper.We'll expand the conversation to include the suspicious actions of others at TPUSA, and we'll examine the patterns that keep resurfacing: the Epstein list, powerful governments/intelligence interests, and the unresolved questions surrounding Charlie Kirk's untimely death.We are refusing to ignore connections that are already being discussed in the open, and asking why certain questions are treated as forbidden.When multiple narratives intersect, when institutions demand our silence instead of supplying us with clarity, and when “coincidence” becomes the official explanation, we don't have an option but to use our God-given discernment.The FBI had the opportunity to investigate thoroughly and privately. They failed to do so. That means public scrutiny and investigations will be imperfect, uncomfortable, and messy, but necessary.This episode is about pattern recognition, accountability, and the courage to keep asking the hard questions when others insist it's time to "move on."We need justice, and until then, we cannot just "move on." The truth isn't going to disappear just because it makes people nervous.--https://www.bible.com/

Thinking he's now on the right track Brandon decides to really dig his heels in and narrow in on a suspect but, he has to tie up some loose ends first. Will it help? Or, will it make it worse?

In this episode, Miyanovich covers 2025 year-end details for the podcast and gives his thoughts on "liberals" who believe that modern society provides enough protection for humans to eliminate the engagement of self-defense practices and / or martial awareness. 

The Christmas Party: Tying Traditions to Truth | Christmas Eve 2025 | Pastor Mike Fabarez

On today's Good Day Health Show - ON DEMAND…Dr. Jack Stockwell, a NUCCA Chiropractor and GAPS Practitioner in SLC, UT (866.867.5070 | ForbiddenDoctor.com | JackStockwell.com), covers the the biggest news in the health and wellness space from a holistic, naturopath perspective. In this episode, Dr. Jack dives into the health difficulties from the “holiday diet.” From Thanksgiving through the New Year's celebration, there is an uptick of sugary foods at the ready and an over indulgence, throwing a curve ball to the immune system. Additionally, Dr. Jack discusses heart disease and ankle swelling. If you didn't know, your ankles are not suppose to swell. Now, if one ankle is swelling, that's likely more of a lymphatic issue. Dr. Jack addresses these issues and how they pertain to high blood pressure.Next up, Jack covers bone density, how to measure it and when to know if there could be an issue.  Tying into the topics addressed, Dr. Jack also addresses Big Pharma's advertising to convince 90% of people in America that there are blood pressure issues running rampant and the only way to address it is with medications for the rest of your life. This raises the question, “Are the standards outdated?”Lastly, Doug joins to answer listener questions with Dr. Jack, including warnings about the risks of taking melatonin and how it correlates with an increased risk of heart disease, what sleep aids work with minimal side effects, and more. Website: GoodDayHealthrShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

On this week's episode of Tying it Together, it's our annual holiday extravaganza. Host Tim Boyum and political insiders Billy Warden and Brian Lewis look back at 2025. They will honor longtime Gov. Jim Hunt, who died in December, and review another wild year in politics in North Carolina and beyond.  Warden is a marketing and communications expert with RLF Communications. Lewis is a lobbyist with New Frame. 

The Geeks are back! This week's broadcast features the pre-penultimate episode of UFO, a milage-may-vary episode of The Orville and as a palate cleanser, the comic strip (not comic book) movie, Popeye! Tying in with this week's feature, the Top 3 features the boys' favorite comic strips!Thanks for listening and Keep On Geekin' On!

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"In this solo monologue, Aaron Werner reflects on a simple coaching lesson that became a framework for leadership, personal growth, and continuous improvement. As 2025 is coming to a close, this episode challenges listeners to stay curious, question habits, and find better, more efficient ways to work, train, and lead into 2026. Terry Moor Ted Talk ""How To Tie Your Shoes"": https://youtu.be/zAFcV7zuUDA?si=vH_Gwq7pqr6VDzqI"   ----------------------- Go to MacuHealth.com and use the coupon code PODCAST2024 at checkout for special discounts Let's Connect! Follow and join the conversation! Instagram: @aaron_werner_vision

Welcome to this Solo Podcast. I recently got married, and this episode is me reflecting on what that experience has been like for me.The thoughts it triggered, the shifts I noticed, and the questions that quietly started forming.I'm not here to explain marriage or define it.Just sharing what it felt like, what surprised me, and what stayed with me.— PrakharTimestamps:00:00 - Marriage & Vulnerability02:00 - Why I Got Married05:55 - Importance of Vulnerability in Relationships09:12 - Is Materialism the Answer?10:40 - Marriage & Love12:35 - Why Is Love Important in a Marriage?18:45 - Portal into Marriage20:10 - How It Feels Before Marriage25:10 - Hosting Friends with Airbnb30:33 - Boat Trip36:00 - Mexican Mehendi & Sundowner40:05 - Shahi Haldi44:00 - Christian Ceremony47:35 - Why Photographers Matter52:36 - Tying the Knot in My Mother's Garden54:15 - Friends All Around56:15 - The Love You Earn58:00 - Closing ThoughtsEnjoy. — Prakhar

On this episode of Adversity Kings, host Tristan Dlabik sits down with Tyler Rose to break down their partnership in the life insurance business and what's driving their continued success. They dive into the critical role that high-quality leads play in the sales space, and why lead quality can make or break an agent's results. The conversation also highlights real testimonials from agents who left the captive model and found new levels of freedom and success in the brokerage space. Tying it all together, Tristan and Tyler emphasize how being a genuinely good human being — with integrity, honesty, and care for others — directly impacts long-term success in business and life.

In this segment of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards dives into the dramatic firing of University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore, framing it as a massive "bag fumble" over an alleged affair with a young white staffer, Paige Shiver (playfully dubbed a "snow bunny"). Broadcasting from the Men's Health and Women's Wellness of Mississippi studios, Clay details how Moore, a married "family man" and diversity hire post-Jim Harbaugh's NCAA scandal-plagued exit, violated school policy with the relationship, leading to his termination with cause from a $30 million, five-year contract after just two years. He shares salacious updates: Moore reportedly broke into Shiver's home, threatened to kill her and himself (allegedly with a knife to his throat), and was arrested before being placed in protective custody. Clay pulls up photos of Shiver (a "9.5" blonde whose dad is a Chicago Bears executive) and Moore's wife (an "8.5"), speculating on rumors of pregnancy complicating matters. Tying it to broader "rotten culture" critiques—infidelity glorified in hip-hop, side pieces as normalized, and parallels to scandals like Hugh Freeze at Ole Miss—Clay warns against marrying before "being done as a dog" and assumes good intent without moralizing. He defends his "reality radio" style against critics, emphasizing personal growth from past mistakes and calling out societal double standards in NBA and entertainment circles (referencing Diddy's documentary). The rant sparks live chat debates on culture vs. individual blame, with Clay asserting urban issues like fatherless homes (85% in black communities) fuel problems, while urging fixes without racism accusations. Sponsored by Men's Health of Mississippi (promoting TRT for "chasing snow bunnies"), the episode blends humor, visuals, and unfiltered commentary on fame, fidelity, and fumbling success.

While most companies obsess over removing their contact centers to eliminate friction, they may actually be creating it. Sometimes the most frictionless experience is talking to another human who can say, "This hotel is perfect for you, you're going to love it."Join hosts Chuck Moxley and Nick Paladino as they sit down with Joe Megibow, a veteran executive who started as an engineer, discovered data-driven marketing at business school, and co-founded Tealeaf Technology. Joe shares war stories from leading digital transformations at Expedia, American Eagle Outfitters, Casper and Purple (mattresses), revealing how removing a single "business name" field generated millions in incremental revenue, why omnichannel strategies often create more channel conflict than customer value, and how American Eagle built a $100 million sales channel through their contact center after everyone said it was impossible.He explains the critical difference between page load metrics and meeting customer expectations, why Square's magic email receipt moment reset consumer benchmarks forever, and how selling mattresses online requires deliberately introducing friction (like encouraging store visits) to reduce friction across the entire purchase journey.Key Actionable Takeaways:Audit form fields and test removing "optional" fields that confuse customers - Even optional fields prompt users to fill them out, and misplaced fields (like "business name" near billing address) can tank conversion by making customers enter wrong information, costing millions in lost revenueAlign P&L incentives across channels to eliminate organizational friction - When store associates get no credit for online sales made in-store, they create artificial barriers for customers; true omnichannel means the same customer should experience consistent rules regardless of how they choose to transactInvest in contact centers as conversion engines, not cost centers - Human interaction excels at high-consideration purchases where empathy and reassurance matter; contact center conversion rates (30-40%) often dwarf digital (2-3%) for complex products, and trained agents can become your highest-performing salesforceNick & Chuck's previous conversation with David Cost from Rainbow Apparel Co: https://youtu.be/yhMd3M3jOpo Want more tips and strategies about creating frictionless digital experiences?Subscribe to our newsletter! https://www.thefrictionlessexperience.com/frictionless/Download the Five Step Site Speed Target Playbook: http://bluetriangle.com/playbookJoe Megibow's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megibow/Nick Paladino's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/npaladinoChuck Moxley's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chuck-moxleyChapters:(00:00) Introduction(02:35) Joe's journey - From engineer to data-driven marketing pioneer(04:30) Founding Tealeaf Technology(07:00) The evolution from static to dynamic web pages(09:00) Experience-based monitoring and perceived performance(11:15) Tying friction to economic impact(13:45) The business name field disaster - $1M monthly revenue recovery(15:15) Shopify checkout consistency vs. innovation trade-offs(16:15) Square's magic moment(17:00) Financing friction in locked checkout flows(19:41) Omnichannel alignment challenges at American Eagle(21:00) P&L misalignment creates customer friction(22:45) Buy online, ship from store(25:15) DTC turnarounds - Low frequency, high risk purchases(27:00) Considered purchases require different friction strategies(29:00) The Purple Pillow story(30:00) Marketing high-touch products digitally(31:15) Breaking through the "best ever" noise(32:10) The greatest pillow ever invented - Provocative marketing(34:30) Contact centers as strategic assets, not failure points(35:45) Expedia's 30-40% contact center conversion rates(37:30) American Eagle's $100M contact center sales channel(38:20) Conclusion

Mastering Deer Butchery: A Hands-On GuideIn this episode of the Okayest Cook Podcast, host Chris Whonsetler is joined by Andy Heiser for an in-depth, hands-on breakdown of butchering a deer. The duo discusses the various cuts from the rear hindquarter and front shoulder, offers tips and tricks for meat preparation, and emphasizes the importance of understanding where your food comes from. Chris and Andy also share notable meal experiences and discuss different recipes and cooking techniques for venison. They cover essential equipment, safety tips, and the importance of properly trimming and cleaning meat for optimal flavor and quality. This episode serves as a comprehensive guide for hunters and home cooks looking to maximize their yield and culinary experience from hunting. Mentioned in Episode: - Meat Eater Cookbook: https://store.themeateater.com/products/the-meateater-fish-and-game-cookbook?variant=42137336283234 - Yeti Bowl Affiliate Link: https://yetius.pxf.io/o42nme- Anova Vac Sealer Affiliate Link: https://alnk.to/3njQBc7 - MEAT! Grinder Affiliate Link: https://alnk.to/eZJRl43 - Outdoor Edge 20% off Code: OKC20- Blade Roast Highlight Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRrsb3ogALU/?igsh=ZTJuMXB3YWE1cWVo - Jeremiah Doughty: https://www.instagram.com/fromfieldtoplate - Browning Meat Wrong: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51vndcELPel7myHCioU2WQ?si=55e663eb1cd4448e Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup 00:42 Hunting Season Updates 01:10 Breaking Down the Deer 02:37 Notable Meals and Drinks 06:41 Butchering Techniques and Tips 15:49 Tools and Equipment for Butchering 34:22 Packaging and Storing Meat 41:29 Tying the Shank and Cooking Tips 41:50 Pulled Meat Recipe with Shanks 43:09 Using Bones for Dogs and Stock 44:27 Processing the Front Shoulder 47:34 Cleaning and Preparing Meat for Grinding 50:07 Maximizing Meat Yield and Storage Tips 01:07:48 Final Thoughts and Conclusion ~ Support Okayest Cook by grabbing some of our new merch! https://shop-okayestcook.square.site/Shopping with our favorite brand via affiliate links is also a huge help ~ Anova: We love their Precision Cooker 3.0 & vac sealers - https://bit.ly/3WT36ZR MEAT!: Powerful meat grinders - https://bit.ly/4ho5a4r Hedley & Bennett: Quality Aprons - https://hedley-and-bennett.sjv.io/EEzBq2 Yeti: The king of coolers - https://yetius.pxf.io/a1NJXq Lodge: Cast Iron cooking - https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/zxe7dr ~More at https://OkayestCook.com Sign up for our Second Helpings newsletter: https://OkayestCook.com/subscribe Connect with us on Instagram @Okayest_Cook And facebook.com/AnOkayestCook Video feed on YouTube.com/@OkayestCook Crew: Chris Whonsetler Email: Chris@OkayestCook.com Web: ChrisWhonsetler.com Instagram: @FromFieldToTable & @WhonPhoto Andy Heiser Email: Andy@OkayestCook.com Web: RakeDevelopment.com Instagram: @andheiser

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers home game vs. the Saints as they look to pull 1-game ahead of Carolina in the division. Plus the Lightning lose after Nikita Kucherov's game-tying goal was overturned due to a hand pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum talks with UNC law professor Gene Nichol who recently released a book called "Now what? How North Carolina Can Blace a Progressive Path Forward." Nichol, famous for his focus on poverty and equality, discusses how football recruiting shaped his political views.  He also recounts his battles with Republican legislative leaders, the closing of his poverty center, and the seemingly constant redistricting battles. 

Welcome to UnMASKing with Male Educators. As we close out the year, we're revisiting some of our most impactful, most downloaded, and most transformative conversations of the season. This episode with Nicholas Ward is one we continue to hear about from teachers around the country, practical, personal, and packed with wisdom. It represents exactly why we started this podcast.Nicholas Ward is a middle school history teacher and Athletic Director in East Oakland, where he has spent the last seven years making U.S. and world history meaningful, relevant, and empowering for students from underserved communities. Beyond the classroom, he is committed to mentorship, student leadership, and using sports and community-building to help young people grow.As we look ahead to a new season of UnMASKing with Male Educators, returning in January with fresh conversations from inspiring educators around the globe, we invite you to slow down, take notes, and enjoy one of our community's favorite episodes.Wishing you a joyful holiday season.In this conversation, we dive into teaching with intention, leading with love, and building systems that help every student feel seen. You'll hear:How becoming a father has impacted Nicholas's work as a teacherHow Nicholas is intentional and consistent with his 1 on 1 check-ins with students outside of the classroomThe mentorship program that Nicholas piloted in his school to empower students across grade levelsHow he instills the idea that “rigor is love” with his students and parents at the beginning of the yearHow Nicholas teaches history, media literacy, and primary sources in the era of “fake news”, AI, and smartphone devicesThe principles and practices that Nicholas implements to start every school year(2:45) Nicholas introduces himself.(4:30) Nicholas and Ashanti share their “teacher personas”(13:00) Being both a father and a male educator(18:30) Building relationships at the beginning of the school year(19:00) The perfect notebook for educators(24:50) The special mentorship program Nicholas piloted at his school(26:20) Communicating to students and parents how “rigor is love”; pushing students to demonstrate what they've learned in multiple modalities(31:55) Teaching history in the era of disinformation(36:10) Tying civic engagement to history(40:45) How mentorship breaks down walls - student to student, teacher to teacher, and student to teacher(45:00) How to start the school year according to an expert---Connect with Nicholas Ward:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captovader/---Join/Contribute to our Young Men's Conference: https://everforwardclub.org/global-young-mens-conference-2025 Join our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/efc-young-mens-advocates-2345 —Email us questions and comments at totmpod100@gmail.com Create your own mask anonymously at https://millionmask.org/ ---Connect with Ashanti Branch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksTwitter: https://twitter.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/---Support the podcast and the work of the Ever Forward Club: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/support ---Connect with Ever Forward Club:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/everforwardclubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/---#unmaskingwithmaleeducators #millionmaskmovement  #takingoffthemask #totm #doace #UNWME #diaryofaconfusededucator

This week, we get meta, discussing the strategy and execution behind high-impact B2B podcasts. Jodi speaks with Anne Feuss, Co-founder of PodPeople, an agency that produces top-ranking shows for clients like Google and HBO.Anne offers actionable insights on how B2B brands can stand out in a noisy market. We cover key topics, including:Finding the right host and hook to make technical content compelling.The essential move from audio-only to video-first podcasting.Tying content efforts to commercial impact and pipeline growth.Learn the current trends B2B audiences demand and how to evolve your content strategy from basic to best-in-class.

This week, as America celebrates Thanksgiving, host Tim Boyum welcomes author and historian Kenneth Davis to the Tying it Together podcast.  Davis talks about the true history behind the story of the first Thanksgiving and many of the myths.  The menu will surprise you, and we bet you can't guess which president signed the first proclamation declaring Thanksgiving a holiday.  Davis is a New York Times bestselling author of the "Don't Know Much About History" book series and his current book "The World in Books". 

Housing will take center stage in the 2026 legislative session, and counties are ready. This week, Kevin Kinnally, Michael Sanderson, and Dom Butchko walk through MACo's major legislative initiative, the BAMBY Act (Build Affordably in My Backyard).Together they trace the recent history of housing policy in Maryland, unpack the 2025 session, and outline the solutions counties are bringing to the table this year - including zoning flexibility, infrastructure alignment, regulatory certainty, and strategic tools to support affordability across the state.Tying everything together, Dom explains how counties spent time gathering input from all 24 jurisdictions and why 2026 could be the year meaningful housing reforms move forward. A must-listen for anyone tracking housing, smart growth, infrastructure, land use, and county–state collaboration in Annapolis. See the accompanying Policy Deep Dive: Solutions to Address Maryland's Housing CrisisFollow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

U.S. Senator and Republican Ted Budd joins host Tim Boyum for a wide-ranging conversation on the Tying it Together podcast. They talk about his upbringing and how his first run for office literally happened hours before the deadline and resulted in a 17-way primary. Later, they talk about the government shutdown, health care, federal raids in Charlotte, the 2026 elections, and even the controversy of the Epstein files.

Patricia Wright, a pioneering primatologist who established the Centre ValBio research station in Madagascar, began her work there in 1986. As the person who first described the golden bamboo lemur (Hapalemur aureus) to Western science, her contributions led to the creation of Ranomafana National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. She joins the Mongabay Newscast to discuss her conservation breakthroughs and the challenges the island faces during political instability and widespread poverty. Wright has participated in the making of numerous documentaries over the years, including Island of Lemurs: Madagascar, narrated by Morgan Freeman, and recently Ivohiboro: The Lost Forest and Surviving Alone: The Tale of Simone. In this conversation, she describes key findings from the latter two films, including how Ivohiboro, a montane tropical forest surrounded by desert, was unknown to Western science until Wright set foot there in 2016. Films like these are a crucial part of marketing conservation, wildlife and places such as Madagascar, Wright says. "It plays a pivotal role in the public understanding what the real issues are. I think the films [are] very important to get across the idea that there is a biodiversity crisis." Take a minute to let us know what you think of our audio reporting, which you can do here. The Mongabay Newscast is available on major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify. All previous episodes are accessible on the Mongabay website. Image Credit: Diademed Sifaka (Propithecus diadema). Image by Rhett A. Butler/Mongabay. ------- Timecodes (00:00) Madagascar's biodiversity crisis (03:49) Establishing Ranomafana National Park (08:23) Surviving Alone: The Tale of Simone (17:22) Exploring the Ivohiboro rainforest (30:41) Challenges and solutions in Madagascar conservation (45:52) The importance of research stations

Episode 62 – Self-worth: the most important journey you'll ever take        Welcome back to Blended!   Today, we're talking about something that is incredibly close to my heart – and that's self-worth.         Personally I've been on a self-worth journey for a while, but 2025 has been the year that I really committed much more to it. I've researched what self-worth really means, I've experimented with different ways of nurturing it, but – most importantly – I've started talking about it.   And that is where the real change started happening for me. It's been amazing.     So, now I've started talking about it, I don't want to stop! Through my LinkedIn newsletter The Monthly POP to my socials, my personal emails to my brand new book, I'm opening up on my self-worth journey so I can help as many people as I can.   Because I know just how much of a gamechanger it can be.   And our guests will also be sharing their own experiences with me today. They'll be discussing what self-worth means, and why it's so important. They'll be shining a light on the dangers of comparison and the impact of social media on self-worth. And they'll be sharing their advice for getting out of your own way, and learning to accept and love yourself for who you really are.     IN THIS EPISODE:   [01.14] Introductions to our Blended panelists.   ·       Dave – Speaker, author and Miracle On The Hudson Survivor ·       Maureen – Hair stylist and makeup artist for film and TV   ·       Katie – Senior Vice President of Industry Relations and Strategic Initiatives at Manifest ·       Sarah – Founder and CEO of Ask A Concierge, speaker and author   [06.09] The group discuss what self-worth means to them, the different factors that build self-worth, and some of the issues that can impact it.   ·       Background/upbringing ·       Authenticity  ·       Confidence ·       Calm ·       Acceptance ·       Courage ·       Personal values/ethics ·       External vs internal validation ·       Clarity ·       How you show up ·       Evolution/journey  ·       Boundaries ·       Avoiding absorbing others emotions ·       Tying your self-worth to others behaviors/reactions/emotions ·       Protecting yourself ·       Expectations ·       Judgement ·       Identity   "It's about acceptance, acceptance of yourself and where you are on the journey. We're always evolving… When you fully own who you are, that's where self-worth lies." Sarah   "Self-worth is when you have the confidence and courage to live your values, whatever they are." Dave   "It's a sense of quiet confidence, that you really are enough. It's not because of what you've achieved or how others have seen you, but because of who you truly are at your core. It's been a journey for me, realizing my value doesn't rise and fall with the titles, the paychecks or the praise… Once I stopped looking for that external validation, and started trusting that inner voice, that's when everything shifted." Katie         [23.01] The panel dive deeper into identity, labels and share their 'Three C's of Self-Worth.'   ·       Pressure ·       Societal norms/social construction ·       Perspective   ·       Curiosity ·       Asking questions/learning about others ·       Negative self-talk ·       Comparison ·       Role of money ·       Gratitude ·       Nature of humanity ·       Journey, not a destination   "If you find yourself in a room and you feel intimidated, you need to change the script for yourself. Instead of: 'How did I get here, why am I here?' It's 'I'm here for a reason.'" Sarah   "For a long time, it was difficult for me to not make myself small… But you have to think about all the things you did to get to the place you are now." Maureen   "If you go into things, not with comparison, but with curiosity – that changes the playing field." Sarah   [47.35] The group discuss the negative impact social media can have on self-worth, and the danger of comparing yourself with others. ·       Vulnerability ·       Connection ·       Truth ·       Likes/comments/engagement ·       Algorithm/trend chasing ·       Originality ·       Detachment   "A lot of times, it's a façade. You're not seeing peoples authentic selves." Maureen   [1.02.56] The panel explore why self-worth is important, and why there's no set timeline for success.   ·       Investing in yourself ·       Empowering others ·       Overcoming challenges ·       Inspiration ·       Reinvention ·       Experience ·       Getting out of your own way ·       Understanding the big picture ·       Making space ·       Helping people feel seen ·       You don't need to have it all figured out ·       Progress over perfection   "It's all about zooming out, and understanding the big picture and where you fall into it. Knowing that not every lesson is yours to teach, not every fight is yours to fight – you have to protect yourself first and then you can help others." Sarah "Give yourself permission to be a work in progress. I've fallen into the trap of wanting perfection, but it has to be progress over perfection." Katie   [01.18.12] The group sum up their thoughts from today's discussion and share their best advice.    RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED: You can connect with Dave, Sarah or Katie over on LinkedIn.  

So many of us grow up believing our worth is measured by how much we get done, and those messages follow us into adulthood. When you live in a culture that praises achievement, it becomes almost automatic to link productivity to being a good person. The moment you slow down or rest, your brain floods you with thoughts about what you should be doing, which creates anxiousness that often leads to buffering. In this episode, I talk about why tying your worthiness to productivity becomes a major barrier when you want to quit porn. You will learn how to unshame your need for rest, how to separate your humanity from your to-do list, and how this shift directly supports long-term success with quitting porn. I walk you through the three-step process for changing these deeply conditioned beliefs so you can feel worthy without relying on productivity and move forward with more confidence, calm, and self-trust. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://centerforovercoming.com/post/stop-tying-worthiness-productivity Click here to sign up for my free masterclass, How to Overcome Pornography without using Willpower: https://sarabrewer.com/masterclass

We dug into Foursquare's North Stars of vibrancy and velocity, applying design thinking to the people function, and their team-based performance model.---- Downloadable PDF with top takeaways: https://modernpeopleleader.kit.com/episode268Sponsor Links:

There are more reports of the US administration scrambling to cut tariffs using framework trade deals with Latin American economies. Heightened political concerns about US consumers' inflation perceptions seem to be leading a drive to reduce the tariffs US importers pay on food products. Bilateral negotiations with Latin American countries will be limited in their scope because of Mercosur trade pact rules.

ABOUT DINA TOWNSEND Dina's Linkedin Profile: linkedin.com/in/dinatownsendDINA TOWNSEND BIOAs Chief Sales Officer at Mamava, Dina leads the Sales Organization with energy, optimism, and a genuine passion for building connections. She is rooted in the belief that strong business acumen and a meaningful mission can be seamlessly intertwined. After a purpose-driven career pivot from Digital Signage Technology to Mamava, she channels her expertise into propelling sales for this mission-centric company. Beyond her professional endeavors, Dina is a former skydiver, a hobby homesteader, an avid college football fan, and a well-intentioned, albeit average, golfer.email: dinat@mamava.com | 802.347.2111 (o) Website: www.mamava.comSay yes to dignified lactation spaces! Be a hero—here's how you can help. SHOW INTRO:Welcome to Episode 82! of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast…In every episode we continue to follow our catch phrase of having “Dynamic Dialogues About DATA: Design, Architecture, Technology and the Arts.” And as we continue on this journey there will be thought provoking futurists, AI technology mavens, retailers, international hotel design executives as well as designers and architects of brand experience places.We'll talk with authors and people focused on wellness and sustainable design practices as well as neuroscientists who will continue to help us look at the built environment and the connections between our mind-body and the built world around us.We'll also have guests who are creative marketing masters from international brands and people who have started and grown some of the companies that are striking a new path for us follow.If you like what you hear on the NXTLVL Experience Design show, make sure to subscribe, like, comment and share with colleagues, friends and family.The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is always grateful for the support of VMSD magazine.VMSD brings us, in the brand experience world, the International Retail Design Conference. I think the IRDC is one of the best retail design conferences that there is bringing together the world of retailers, brands and experience place makers every year for two days of engaging conversations and pushing us to keep on talking about what makes retailing relevant. You will find the archive of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast on VMSD.com.Thanks also goes to Shop Association the only global retail trade association dedicated to elevating the in-store experience.SHOP Association represents companies and affiliates from 25 countries and brings value to their members through research, networking, education, events and awards. Check then out on SHOPAssociation.org Today, EPISODE 82… I talk with Dina Townsend Chief Sales Officer at Mamava a company whose mission is to create a healthier society through infrastructure and support for breastfeeding. And, along with partners who share in in their purpose of celebrating and supporting breastfeeding, Mamava is moving closer to creating a future where there is a dignified lactation space anywhere a parent may go. We'll get to my discussion with Dina in a minute, first though a few thoughts…*                     *                          *                          *A few episodes back I had Claire Coder founder and CEO if Aunt Flow on the show. That was an interesting conversation since we crossed what I think were a few boundaries (at least for me) and we talked quite candidly about menstruation. Not just about the biology of women's monthly cycle but about the fact that there are many women who have faced the scenario of getting their period unexpectedly and not have pads or tampons to meet them in their moment of need.Enter the company Aunt Flow who provides free feminine hygiene products in public restrooms, schools and other public buildings and to Fortune 500 corporate headquarters - for which tens of thousands of women are eternally grateful.This conversation with Dina Townsend, I guess you could say, falls in the Aunt Flow camp of subjects. Breast feeding moms was not a subject that I had on the list of things to address on the podcast. But here we are nevertheless with a subject that piqued my curiosity because the company Dina works for, Mamava, checks most of the boxes in our Dialogues on DATA: Design, Architecture, Technology and he Arts” catch phrase.First off…I did not know there was something called the “Pump Act”. For the curious out there, a little internet searching comes up with this:“…The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, enacted in December 2022, expands workplace protections for nursing employees by requiring employers to provide reasonable break time and a private, non-bathroom space for pumping breast milk for up to one year after a child's birth.This law allows for legal action if employers fail to comply…”Now… Dina will contend that many employers do in fact provide such a space and also that a janitors closet with a folding chair would be in line with the requirements. Sure, a closet meets the description of a ‘private space' but it wholly underserves the needs of a nursing mother in terms of experience.I am aware that there are widely divergent views on the whole subject of breast feeding – we are not going to go there – except that I'll say that I fully line up behind my wife who breastfed our two sons.My discussion with Dina moves from the necessity to provide environments for nursing mothers to breastfeed their infants while in public places to the buying power of mothers who statistics indicate make an enormous amount of the buying decisions in households to how tying Retail Media Networks - RMNs – to Mamava pods serve a triple bottom line serving People, Planet and Profit. It's a way of shifting our thinking about business from “How much money did we make?” to: “Did we make money in a way that benefits society and the environment too?”Nielsen, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Harvard Business Review research tells us that Women drive 70–80% of consumer purchasing decisions in the U.S. and that is even for products they don't personally use.  And that their annual global consumer spending, is $20 trillionwhich, by the way, is a number projected to rise to $28 trillion. In many households, women make or heavily influence91% of new home purchases, 92% of vacation decisions, and 80% of healthcare choices says research by the Yankelovich Monitor, Marketing to Women Conference data.And Millennial and Gen Z mothers are even more influential: they control about $1 trillion in direct annual spendingand are primary decision-makers for food, home goods, education, and entertainment – says research by the Pew Research Center.So, women and moms are a force to be reconned with in terms of buying power and why Mamava pods are more than an economic discussion. The behavioral and psychographic aspects of them is important as well.Women increasingly valuebrands that support family life, caregiving, and inclusivity and so features like Mamava pods in retail locations or corporate HQs or parental-leave policies have brand-equity impact.We have known for some time that brands that are considered authentic exhibiting genuine empathic concern for their customer and employeesare major drivers in establishing brand affinity and purchase decisions. The BabyCenter “State of Modern Motherhood” report says that “ 9 in 10 mothers say they are more loyal to brands that “understand the challenges of motherhood.”And then there is mom's digital influence. Pew Internet studies explains that“80% of moms research products online before buying and that 60% follow parenting or lifestyle influencers for purchase guidance.”When you combine these factors with the emergence of Retail Media Networks, RMNs, you have a value add to placing Mamava pods in places that do not actually take up any more space on the sales floors of a store than is already being occupied with stuff that does support the brand experience or selling anything.Use to be that when digital screens came into the retail world, we had kiosks as wayfinding devices. Then a proliferation of screens emerged in the market where walls were more digital wallpaper crowding the environment with content and, in my opinion adding little to experience, arguably creating a shopping experience with more visual distraction and diminishing the overall experience. Painting the environment with the broad-brush stroke of digital media is often ineffective in capturing and retaining attention and doesn't lead to the positive results we think it does.That said, well considered application of digital media like those found on Mamava pods creates an opportunity to provide messaging to customers that could be more like a public service announcement, like ‘get your flu shot here today,' or a focused marketing piece that invites customers to consider a particular product that they may not have thought of prior to arriving at the store.So, you might ask why this matters to retail designWomen and mothers aren't just your average everyday consumers, they're key decision-makers shaping the social expectations of brands and spaces. Retailers, airports, and workplaces that provide amenities like Mamava pods, family restrooms, or flexible shopping experiences are responding directly to data-driven insights like:Increased dwell time and spending when caregivers feel accommodated.Higher brand loyalty and word-of-mouth among mothers.Positive CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility - and inclusivity signaling which is important for both consumer and employee attraction.If you have recently traveled through an airport, you may have already come upon a Mamava pod or maybe you have seen their “bench” version in a retail store. Fed up with pumping in bathrooms and borrowed spaces—Mamava's co-founders, Sascha Mayer and Christine Dodson, applied their decades of expertise in design and brand strategy to solve a problem that was largely invisible: the lack of lactation spaces in workplaces and public spaces and as a result, the Mamava pod was born.Tying together the Mamava pod, and its various incarnations, and retail media needed some savvy about how to create an effective in-store media application that wouldn't end up as just another screen in an already overwhelming environment.Enter Dina Townsend.As Chief Sales Officer at Mamava, Dina leads the Sales Organization with energy, optimism, and a genuine passion for building connections. She is rooted in the belief that strong business acumen and a meaningful mission like the Mamava brand platform can be seamlessly intertwined. After a purpose-driven career pivot from the world of Digital Signage Technology to Mamava, Dina channels her expertise into propelling sales for this mission-centric company. ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites: https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepronPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.  In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon.  The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production is by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

Did you know that about half of all eye injuries happen right at home? Home activities that can injure your eyes include: Cleaning. Chemicals like bleach in household cleaning products cause 125,000 eye injuries each year. Home Improvement. Screws, nails and hand tools can launch into the air—and into your eyes. Power tools can also send wood chips or other substances flying into the air. Yard Work. Lawn mowers, trimmers and even shovels can throw dirt and debris into the air. Branches, twigs and thorns can also be dangerous. Unfortunately, only about three out of 10 people wear protective eyewear during home projects that could hurt their eyes. The good news? Simply wearing protective eyewear can reduce your risk for eye injury by 90 percent! The American Academy of Ophthalmology urges every household to have at least one pair of ANSI-approved protective eyewear.  ("ANSI-approved" means the protective eyewear is made to meet safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.) In the house Using dangerous chemicals such as oven cleaner and bleach (accidents involving common household products cause 125,000 eye injuries each year). Read the labels of chemicals and cleaners carefully, and don't mix products. Cooking foods can that can splatter hot grease or oil. Use grease shields on frying pans to protect yourself from splattering. Opening champagne bottles during a celebration. Wrap a towel or cloth around the top of the bottle while unscrewing it to "catch" the cork. Never point a champagne bottle towards another person or yourself when opening it. Drilling or hammering screws or nails into walls or hard surfaces like brick or cement. The screws or nails can fly into the air, or fragments can come off the surface. Using hot objects such as curling irons around your face. Contact with your eyes can cause serious injury. Loose rugs and railings or other hazards that could cause falls or slips. Secure rugs with a non-slip pad underneath. Check to make sure railings are secure and not loose. Put padding on sharp corners and edges if you have children or the elderly in your house. In the yard Mowing the lawn. Check the lawn or the outdoor area first for sticks, rocks or other items that can fly out from under the mower. Using a power trimmer or edger. Clipping hedges and bushes. Playing sports. In the garage or workshop Using power or hand tools. Keep your tools in good condition; damaged tools should be repaired or replaced. Working with solvents or other chemicals. Make sure that all spray nozzles are directed away from you. Doing anything that can cause fragments or dust particles to fly around in the air. Tying down equipment or loads with bungee cords. Bungee cords are a serious danger to eyes when they snap back. For all of these activities, remember that people nearby also face serious risk. Bystanders should wear eye protection too or leave the area where the chore is being done. This is particularly important for children who watch their parents do chores in and around the home. (CREDITS: American Academy of Ophthalmology)

KC Chohan is the founder of Together CFO, a premier advisory firm specializing in advanced tax strategies for high-net-worth business owners and family offices. Known as the secret weapon for CPAs and financial advisors, KC has helped clients save millions by implementing innovative solutions that go far beyond standard tax loopholes. Born in England and now based in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, KC has built a reputation as a trusted authority in wealth and tax planning. His expertise has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, NBC, Yahoo Finance, and Fox News, where he is recognized for breaking down complex strategies into clear, actionable insights. A dynamic speaker, KC has shared his knowledge on global stages including the Accounting and Finance Conference, The Money Show, Quantum Mastermind, Amplify, and Market Disruptors. Today, he continues to empower entrepreneurs, financial professionals, and family offices to minimize taxes, protect wealth, and create lasting financial legacies. During the show we discussed: Biggest tax mistakes high-net-worth owners make How strategic giving cuts taxes and builds wealth Role of asset protection in minimizing taxes Why a CPA or bookkeeper isn't enough Creating a custom tax strategy beyond loopholes When to bring in a CFO Key financial roles every business needs Bookkeeping vs. high-level tax strategy How Together CFO's approach stands apart Saving millions through proactive tax planning Overlooked tax breaks for 7–8 figure entrepreneurs Tying legacy and generational wealth to tax strategy Using AI and automation for smarter tax planning Strategic giving for impact and savings Building the right financial team for tax efficiency Resources: https://togethercfo.com/ https://financialfusion.io/   

In a raw and relatable message from 2 Timothy 1, Pastor Micah Stephens urges believers to abandon paralyzing fear and stir up God's gift within, drawing from Paul's prison farewell to Timothy amid impending execution. With humor from his elk hunt in Montana and a tender anecdote of his two-year-old daughter fearlessly launching off the coffee table into his arms after watching her siblings, Pastor Micah illustrates how observing God's faithfulness builds reckless trust. Tying to Godspeak's anchored reading, he confronts cultural complacency, emphasizing remembrance of heritage—like Timothy's grandmother Lois and mother Eunice—to fan the Holy Spirit's flame of power, love, and sound mind, culminating in communion's call to remember Christ's victory over the cross's "doom" for eternal joy. Reference Verses2 Timothy 1 verses 1–7, Genesis 15 verse 1, Luke 1 verse 30, Luke 2 verse 10, Luke 24 verse 6, Joshua 4 verses 1–7, 1 Samuel 7 verse 12, Philippians 4 verses 11–13, Philippians 3 verse 8, James 5 verse 16, Romans 11 verse 29, Acts 1 verse 8, Ephesians 3 verse 20, Proverbs 9 verse 10, Matthew 10 verse 28, 1 Corinthians 14 verse 33, Isaiah 41 verse 10Make sure you subscribe to this channel and follow us on all our platforms to always stay up to date with our latest content!And you can always head over to our website for any general information! https://godspeak.comPrayer/NeedsIf you have any needs, or have a willingness to be used to meet various need in the body, please email info@godspeak.com. Also, let us know if you need prayer for anything.Giving is part of our worship time, and in this season, the easiest way to do that is online. If you go to our website, godspeak.com, you will see the "Give" tab in the top right corner. Or you can simply click this link https://pushpay.com/g/godspeakAny questions?Please feel free to email us, comment here, or DM us on Instagram any questions that you may have.Please Subscribe to this channel and turn on your notifications to be notified when our Livestreams start so you don't miss out! We hope you are blessed by the service!-The Godspeak Team

You've picked a great fly, found some wonderful water, and made tons of good drifts through fishy-looking water. Everything is coming together -- except for the whole catching fish thing. So, what do you do on days like this, when NOTHING you do makes the fish notice your flies? When the fishing sucks, what's the play? Well, this week on Untangled, you'll learn how Spencer and Alex approach these tough days, and tips you can use the next time the river throws you a curveball.  You'll also learn about:  VFC's new 6-weight fly rod release, and other products in the pipeline Why we have so many different imitations of the same bug, and the value of using different flies How to decide which fishing technique (dries, streamers, nymphs) to use on any given day Tips for cold-weather fishing Tying your own leaders A few tips for fishing streamers in late fall and early winter  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Join the Fly Tying Mega-Kit Waitlist - JOIN NOW

In this week's episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum talks with popular blogger and content creator Cassie Clark.  She spends most of her time online preserving southern culture and history, but recently she has been thrown into politics after a post she made with a Charlie Kirk shirt on.  Elon Musk retweeted her post that now has more than 21 million views. She now says her life has changed forever.  Tim talks with Cassie about her background, the shirt incident and why she now says she will take on politics after avoiding it for years.

This week, Justin and Olivia wrap their discussion on the 2005 Broadway musical "All Shook Up" as they take a closer examination of the second act of the show as it flounders in its half-hearted attempts to make social commentary while still surprising with the inclusion of Elvis deep cuts like "Power of My Love," "I Don't Want To" and "There's Always Me" in its narrative. From there, the duo hit their Songs of the Week. Tying in with the musical's lead character Chad, a roving roustabout himself, Justin tackles the brief history behind the title theme to Elvis's 1964 film "Roustabout." Then Olivia goes on a wonderful deep dive into the symbolism and storied history of "La Paloma" as its Spanish composer Sebastián Iradier comes into contact with Cuban music, brings it back to Europe and writes a song that goes on to explode in popularity around the world, becoming a standard in Mexico and also somewhat associated with Hawaii, being brought to the islands by Europeans - leading to its further adaptation as "No More" for Elvis in "Blue Hawaii" and "Aloha from Hawaii." If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy.

Seth and Sean discuss the Blue Jays tying up the World Series last night, Seth shouts out a listener he met at BWI airport, which sparks some airport tips from both.

This week on Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum heads to the state fair to talk with Labor Commissioner Luke Farley. Prior to his role in public service, Commissioner Farley practiced law privately, with a focus on workplace safety. They'll discuss the complex safety procedures needed for approving rides at the N.C. State Fair. They also discuss his unlikely rise in politics as they eat a pork belly churro and much more.

What's common about common knowledge, and how does it become common? Common knowledge—the awareness of how others think and even how others think others think—is needed for social coordination, things as basic as driving on the same side of the road or using paper currency. And it has a hidden logic that makes it all work. Cognitive psychologist and author Steven Pinker returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs in Silicon Valley to explore some of the paradoxes of human behavior. It's the subject of his latest book, When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows . . .: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life. Pinker addresses issues as seemingly disparate as why people hoard toilet paper when an emergency breaks, why crypto ads clog up Super Bowl advertising, why Russian officials arrested a protester carrying a blank sign, or even why everyone seems to agree that life would be unbearable if everyone was completely honest at all times. Tying it all together, he says, is our ability to know what others think and what others think about what others think . . . on and on, ad infinitum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum and his guests tackle the latest craziness in North Carolina politics.  Following Texas, California and others, the North Carolina is set to pass another new Congressional map this week.  The state's most powerful politician is facing a primary.  Finally, the 2026 U.S. Senate race continues to garner all kinds of attention and money. Tim is joined by Brian Lewis, a lobbyist and podcaster, along with Billy Warden, a marketing expert and journalist, to discuss everything.

In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, Chris is joined by Lauren Keen Aumond, a Florida-based real estate investor, podcast host, and personal finance educator who left her corporate sales job at age 33 thanks to her strategic investing.   Lauren walks us through her journey from personal finance nerd to full-time investor, how she built her rental portfolio, and the importance of taking action before you're desperate to leave your job. She and her husband now manage a combination of short-term and long-term rentals, operate with financial freedom, and navigate the unique challenges of the Florida market—including tricky insurance issues and tenant laws.   You'll also hear Lauren's best advice for escaping the 9-to-5 grind, how she and her husband split responsibilities in both life and business, and the behind-the-scenes evolution of her podcast Adulting Is Easy. This episode is a masterclass in intentional living, taking action, and building a life on your own terms.     Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction and welcome 01:05 Meet Lauren Keen Aumond: real estate investor and content creator 01:52 Leaving her corporate job at 33—how she built her foundation early 02:40 Why you shouldn't wait until you hate your job to start investing 04:00 How Lauren bought her first house at 22 working at Toys “R” Us 06:10 House hacking and her first experience as a landlord 07:20 The role her dad played in keeping her first property as a rental 07:50 Meeting her husband and scaling their portfolio together 08:20 Why they moved from long-term to short-term rentals 08:53 Their current portfolio: apartment buildings, duplexes, ADUs 09:30 How her husband selling his engineering firm accelerated their progress 10:00 Advice for those stuck in a corporate job: “Don't give your best to someone else” 10:45 Set a goal, have a plan, and stick to it 11:50 The belief factor: “You already take more action than most” 12:50 The importance of setting a hard date for quitting 13:19 Details on the Wicked Smart Apprentice Program 15:00 Real examples of students who made the leap from corporate 15:50 How tenant laws led Lauren to shift toward short-term rentals 16:30 Florida's murky tenant laws and eviction moratoriums during COVID 17:58 Why short-term rentals offer more control over property access 18:32 Managing real estate with your spouse: the good, the bad, and the boundaries 20:10 How Lauren and her husband split responsibilities—and why they had to redefine their roles 21:49 The challenges of being romantic and business partners 22:32 Florida market analysis: insurance costs, flood zones, and climate concerns 24:00 What properties are likely to appreciate—and which won't 25:19 Lauren's podcast Adulting Is Easy—teaching finance through storytelling 26:12 Her #1 takeaway from hundreds of podcast interviews 26:41 Avoiding “self-help porn”: why action matters more than knowledge 27:27 Tying your action to a strong “why” 28:55 Lauren's why: freedom from alarms, business trips, and limitations 29:46 Final thoughts and how to connect with Lauren       Quotables     “Don't wait until you hate your job to build your exit plan. Start while you're still happy.” “Why would you give the best of yourself to someone else, day after day, instead of to your own dream?” “Have a goal—and when you hit it, do the thing. Leave the job.” “Action is what makes you an investor. Not podcasts. Not books. Action.” “The confidence boost from taking action will make the rest of life easier. Everything changes.”       Links QLS 4.0 - Use coupon code for 50% off https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qls Coupon code: podApprentice Program https://3paydaysapprentice.com Coupon code: PodcastMasterclass https://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast Wicked Smart Books https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast Strategy Session https://smartrealestatecoach.com/actionpodcast Partners https://smartrealestatecoach.com/podcastresources

Will Trumps war on the drug cartels end the same as the war on terror? The best wing flavor. You can’t come together with your enemy. Older communists shock normal people. Why does lasagna always suck? Tying anticommunism to the bible. Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Help MuggleCast grow! You have until September 18 to become a member at the Slug Club level to receive this year's incredible physical gift: The MuggleCast 20th Anniversary Yearbook! Pledge now at Patreon.com/mugglecast, and receive a slew of other great benefits instantly! Listeners can browse our official merch at MuggleCastMerch.com and pick up overstock items from years past at MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com! Another book, gone! This week we're wrapping up our Chapter by Chapter re-read of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It's a feel-good chapter that ties up a lot of loose ends and teases what's to come in the final two Harry Potter books! To celebrate the end of this re-read, we'll be hosting a Quizzitch LIVE themed around Order of the Phoenix this Thursday, September 18 at 7:30 PM ET! Don't miss it! A link will be available on social media. Welcome Slug Club guest Ivana! In the news: Harry Potter production designer Stuart Craig has passed away, so we look at the legacy he left on the franchise. Meanwhile, the upcoming Harry Potter audiobooks have announced several more big name starts joining its ranks. Game of Thrones fans will be pleased! Chapter by Chapter continues with Order of the Phoenix Chapter 38: The Second War Begins. Tying up loose ends: Fudge immediately fumbles how the Ministry is handling the return of Voldemort. What could they have done differently? We're impressed by how Dumbledore got Umbridge out of the forest, but how exactly did he do it? And should Ron have responded to Umbridge's attack in the way that he did? Harry is looking for some Sirius comfort, and finds some in Hagrid and Luna. There's also one line from Harry that is extremely relatable, especially as we age: “Whenever he was in company he wanted to get away, and whenever he was alone he wanted company.” Nearly-Headless Nick offers Harry some disappointing information, but it has us wondering why wizards choose not to return as a ghost after they pass. The Order decides to greet Harry at King's Cross... but why haven't they been there for Harry's previous journeys to and from Hogwarts? MVP of the Week: Who had the most meaningful moment with Harry in this chapter? Lynx Line: What would happen if the Order had to pay a visit the Dursleys because Vernon and Petunia were mistreating Harry? Participate in our weekly trivia segment by answering this week's Quizzitch question at MuggleCast.com/Quizzitch!  On Bonus MuggleCast, we celebrate Back to Hogwarts season by creating our OWN Hogwarts Houses! Let us know which of these new five are your favorite! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices