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In this episode, Dr. Sarah McKay dives into debunking common brain myths and explores what’s really holding you back from change. She also discusses willpower and how it isn’t the magic bullet for behavior change. This conversation is all about separating fact from fiction when it comes to understanding your brain and how it works. Key Takeaways: [00:06:40] Neuromyths and neuroscience understanding. [00:09:31] Lizard brain myth debunked. [00:12:37] Constructed emotions vs. hardwired reactions. [00:16:24] Language and emotional understanding. [00:18:55] Change and brain plasticity. [00:24:41] Willpower and self-control dynamics. [00:30:36] Addiction vs. Habit Distinction [00:33:21] Aging versus dementia distinction. [00:38:24] Cognitive testing for memory concerns. [00:40:43] Alzheimer’s disease research trends. [00:44:47] Hearing loss as a risk factor. [00:49:24] Sleep’s impact on brain health. [00:51:20] Social connections and mental health. For full show notes, click here! If you enjoyed this episode with Sarah McKay, check out these other episodes: Understanding How the Brain Works with Lisa Feldman Barrett Eating for Brain Health with Lisa Mosconi How to Harness Brain Energy for Mental Health with Dr. Chris Palmer Connect with the show: Follow us on YouTube: @TheOneYouFeedPod Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Chad and Robert discuss what it really means to develop Christlike character—not by trying harder, but by staying connected to Jesus. Drawing from John 15:5, they explore how abiding in Christ leads to real transformation, why our focus matters more than busyness, and how the Holy Spirit produces lasting change in us. Subscribe to receive our latest videos!Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleyccTo support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/givingGod loves you no matter who you are, what you've done, or what's been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley.Chapters:00:00:00 The Challenge of Maintaining Focus in Modern Culture00:02:58 Understanding How to Remain in Christ00:05:46 Focus in a Distracted Culture00:08:49 Finding Peace Through a Balanced Rhythm of Life00:11:23 The Importance of Christlike Character Traits00:14:29 The Search for Profoundness in a Digital Age  00:17:29 Experiencing the Love of God00:20:27 Embracing Christlike Character through Grace and Humility00:23:10 Understanding Christlike Character

(06:49) Brought to you by Lemon.io⁠Lemon.io⁠ is your go-to platform for hiring top-tier, pre-vetted software engineers from Europe and Latin America. You'll get matched with your developer in just 48 hours.Tech Lead Journal listeners get 15% off your first 4 weeks of work at ⁠lemon.io⁠.Want to learn the key principles and future of DevOps that can help you ship code faster and more reliably?In this episode, I sit down with Yevgeniy Brikman, co-founder of Gruntwork and author of “Terraform: Up & Running,” to discuss his upcoming book, “The Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery.”We explore:- Common pitfalls and anti-patterns in DevOps implementations- The concept of “minimum effective dose” and "incrementalism" in adopting technologies- Why application developers should understand infrastructure and software delivery- The future of DevOps, including “infrastructureless” and the impact of GenAI- The importance of “secure-by-default” practices in modern software development- Recent changes in open source licensing and their impact on the tech industry- The power of continuous learning and sharing knowledge in tech careersListen out for:(00:02:15) Career Turning Points(00:08:32) Deliberate Time for Learning(00:16:27) Transitioning from App Dev to Infra (00:24:19) Understanding How to Deliver Software(00:32:05) Minimum Effective Dose(00:40:34) DevOps Antipatterns(00:44:02) Incrementalism(00:49:37) The Future of DevOps and Software Delivery(01:10:39) Recent Trend in Open Source License Changes(01:20:32) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Yevgeniy Brikman's BioYevgeniy (Jim) Brikman loves programming, writing, speaking, traveling, and lifting heavy things. He does not love talking about himself in the 3rd person. He is the co-founder of Gruntwork, a company that offers products & services for setting up world-class DevOps Foundations. He's also the author of three books published by O'Reilly Media: Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery, Terraform: Up & Running, and Hello, Startup. Previously, he spent more than a decade building infrastructure and products that served hundreds of millions of users while working as a software engineer at LinkedIn, TripAdvisor, Cisco Systems, and Thomson Financial.Follow Yevgeniy: LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/jbrikman X / Twitter – @brikis98 Website – ybrikman.com

What do courage, inspiration, burnout, and the soul have in common? A lot, actually. We'll dig into the 'Courage Work' framework developed by author and teacher Parker Palmer and how it can help us navigate out of burnout and create space for inspiration and renewal. We'll also get into some important details about the causes of burnout, the importance of deep listening and soul work, and how some of the most powerful aspects of our courage show up in surprisingly quiet ways. Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Center for Courage and Renewal Deep Listening episodes: Learning to Love Well: Listen Deeply [ep. 24] Easing Anxiety with Curiosity & the Power of Deep Listening [ep. 62] Seeing Our Innocence & Listening Deeply [ep. 65] The Compassion of Understanding & How to Practice Deep Listening [ep. 178] Full transcript here. Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

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SummaryIn this episode of Service Evolution, host Jim Robinson is joined by Lori Prust for part two. Lori is the owner of SOAR Clarity, a company on a mission to help women recognize their worth, live in their strengths, and recognize their blind spots, leading to more joyful and focused lives. SOAR's vision is to foster a new trend of unconventional women, helping them cultivate self-awareness while empowering them to uplift and support others in their community.Central to Lori's coaching philosophy is the transformative power of self-awareness. She emphasizes beginning with inner reflection to understand personal motivations and stress triggers—using prevalent tools like the Enneagram framework to decode personality types and guide personal growth. Through weekly sessions, this methodology helps clients discover stress management techniques, develop emotional intelligence, and craft intentional growth plans.Throughout the episode, Lori discusses the importance of recognizing past experiences to identify personal values and themes that shape one's journey. Additionally, she shares compelling success stories, illustrating how clients have navigated workplace stresses to achieve significant life changes. Faith and service are integral to Lori's approach, incorporating faith-based elements for those interested. This holistic and personal approach in coaching not only aims to build confident leaders but also cultivates a deeper sense of self-worth and emotional balance.Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(04:21) Understanding How the Enneagram Aids Personal Growth(07:23) Focusing on Self-Improvement to Achieve Growth(11:19) How Personality Enhances Leadership Strengths(17:20) The Introspection and Structure of Lori's Program(21:46) Helping Individuals Recognize and Manage Stress(24:14) About Mentoring and Financial Peace Courses(26:59) Exploring Personal Growth(28:20) Closing ThoughtsLinksJim Robinson CGP Maintenance and Construction ServicesLori PrustSOAR Clarity

December 2024 - Week 3 - DAR Today PodcastNational Society Daughters of the American RevolutionPresident General Pamela Edwards Rouse WrightBrooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today PodcastClick for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution!CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcastTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/GivingIn This Episode:Bill of Rights Day! Celebrating and Understanding How the Founders established the Bill of Rights! A special thank you to Sarah Towne diCicco for her article about this important part of our American history! Sarah is a National Vice Chair of the DAR Constitution Week CommitteeChapter & State Commemorative Events, featuring the Cordelia Steen Chapter in Oklahoma, and the Martha Ibbetson Chapter In Illinois.The History of NORAD Santa Tracking! Special thank you to Sandy Raynor, National Chair of National Defense Committee and the National Defender Newsletter for this great information!LINKS:Customizable Form for Ceremonies (from the Martha Ibbetson Chapter events - Commemorative Events Segment): https://www.dar.org/sites/default/files/members/committees/events/pdf/Ceremony%20for%20the%20Fallen%20in%20Vietnam%2C%20WAA%20Day%202021.pdfNational Defender Newsletter: https://www.dar.org/members/forms-publication-category/sec_natdefChapter Ceremony Template from the Martha Ibbetson Chapter, Illinois: https://www.dar.org/sites/default/files/members/committees/events/pdf/Ceremony%20for%20the%20Fallen%20in%20Vietnam%2C%20WAA%20Day%202021.pdf  For more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/GivingAll music free of copyright and provided through Epidemic Sound! Check out this amazing source for music at https://share.epidemicsound.com/xr2blv

Mala M. Rafik of Rosenfeld & Rafik explores MHPAEA's requirements, practical implications for employees, and key compliance tips for employers, excerpted from MCLE's 3/21/2024 live webcast: Understanding How the Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act Impacts Employer Benefits. The full program is available as an on-demand webcast or an MP3 here.  Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass and start your free trial today! Connect with us on socials!Instagram: mcle.newenglandBluesky: mclenewengland.bsky.socialLinkedIn: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England)Facebook: MCLE New EnglandX (Formerly Twitter): MCLENewEngland

In this episode, Dr. David Chotka discusses the importance of hearing the voice of God and building a relationship with Him. He shares stories of how God communicates with us through non-verbal means and guides us in our daily lives. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:18 The Need to Train in the Spiritual Discipline of Listening 06:30 Non-Verbal Communication as God's Primary Means of Speaking 14:29 God's Desire to Communicate with Us 19:11 Surrendering Attitudes and Biases to Hear God's Voice 24:21 Unlikely Encounters: A Cat on a Plane 28:19 Creating Conditions for God's Orchestration 30:18 Practicing Spiritual Disciplines 33:00 A Measured Process: Hearing the Voice of God 36:44 Guided Decision-Making through the Presence of God 39:13 The Kingdom of God: Righteousness, Peace, and Joy 45:49 Understanding How to Hear the Voice of God Learn more about Dr David Chotka: https://www.spiritequip.com CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/ Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly subscribe on any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating. Let us stay connected: ⁠https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast⁠  More inspiring episodes and show notes here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/⁠⁠ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions and comments matter to us. Share them here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/⁠ Invest in us by becoming a Patreon. Please support us by subscribing to one or more of the offerings that we have available at ⁠http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk⁠  Every proceeds will improve the quality of our work and outreach. To serve you better. 

Understanding How to Recieve that which is yours already

Understanding How the Holy Spirit Governs the Kingdom and Meet the needs of men through his Gifts.

Understanding How to Connect with the Special Days of חודש אלול in a Positive Way

In this episode of Amb. Elisha, titled "Understanding How to Enter into God's Kingdom," he made us understand that in order to enter God's kingdom, we don't need to grow up but grow old.   According to Jesus, the belief system of a child is the prerequisite for entering into God's kingdom. Amb. Elisha dives deeper into what this means for us and how we can embrace this childlike faith as we mature.   Listen now to learn more and gain a fresh perspective on your spiritual journey.

"When you see problems, take a step back and work on the relationship rather than the academics." ~ Amy Roberts Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.

In this episode we revisit an earlier episode with Bert Sorin. The world recently lost his Legendary Father, and we honor the Legacy of the Sorin name, and share Bert Sorins episode this week. Stay strong, and do great things. Richard Sorin, 1950-2024 0:00- Intro 10:00- Understanding How to Build Weight Room Efficiency 20:00- Going to the Limit, to Create a Vision 30:00- Science Meets Passion 40:00- The Next "50 Years" of Strength 50:00- Helping Clients Understand "Needs" vs. "Wants"- Foundations 54:00- Sign Off Please Leave us 5 Stars, and Comment!

In this episode we revisit an earlier episode with Richard "Pops" Sorin. The world recently lost this legendary human, and we honor him with this weeks episode. Stay strong, and do great things. Richard Sorin, 1950-2024 0:00- Intro 10:00- Understanding How to Build Weight Room Efficiency 20:00- Going to the Limit, to Create a Vision 30:00- Science Meets Passion 40:00- The Next "50 Years" of Strength 50:00- Helping Clients Understand "Needs" vs. "Wants"- Foundations 54:00- Sign Off Please Leave us 5 Stars, and Comment!

The Hale Transvestite Shooter Manifesto May Lead to Understanding How to Stop Them | Monkey Pox Fear Mongering From the WHO Signals Dual Pandemic Attempts with Bird Flu | Dr. Ben Tapper, Dr. John Lott, Dr. Mark SherwoodDustin Faulkner breaks down current events from a Conservative perspective. Additionally, there is a lot of investigative journalism in exposing what's truly going on in our country... much of which will shock you!Subscribe to Freedom First Network on Rumble to watch all of our shows LIVE: https://rumble.com/c/freedomfirstnetworkProtect your financial future with precious metals! Get your FREE Gold and Silver Guide from Genesis Gold Group today and take control of your financial destiny! https://pickaxgold.comIndulge in the finest quality with Freedom First Beef – sous vide, freeze-dried, and ready to savor today or in a decade. Order now using code BATTLE for a 15% discount. https://freedomfirstbeef.comBe ready for anything life throws your way with The Wellness Company's Medical Emergency Kit. Order today using code BATTLE for a 10% discount at https://twc.health/ffn.Unleash the spirit of liberty in every cup with Freedom First Coffee's Founders Blend. Order now using code BATTLE and savor the unparalleled taste of freedom in every patriotic sip. https://freedomfirstcoffee.com

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Meg Talks with OG Courts (The second link up) After a string of exceptional moves, including the launch of Studs Need Love 2, I catch up with my good friend OG Courts, the conversation a lot of you have been waiting for. When you leave us two up to our own devices in front of a microphone, best believe your in for a treat. (check out pt1 - June 2022) As a content creator, host/public speaker, events producer and fitness fanatic, Courts keeps me on my toes to stay consistent and true to myself, so it's only right that I loudly celebrate my dahg in the mist of her success. This weeks topic: - Studs Need Love 2 - The side you of the event you didn't see. - Decorum and social etiquette  - Inner Growth & Understanding - How we contribute to our own problems and set backs in life. - When studs/mascs emotionally meltdown or begin to shut down at home - Femmes/Masc Love. - Anti social antics at the family function - Nuerodiversity at its finest (antics)

In this episode Jay and David have separate sessions that both revolve around the theme of personal growth and self-improvement. They also explore the concept of rediscovering one's true self and finding happiness and fulfillment in life.   The conversation is divided into two main chapters: 'Jay's Journey to Personal Growth and Being Present' and 'David's Desire for Consistency and Understanding How to Live with Grief.'   During Jay and Elliott's session, Jay expresses her desire for change and a clear strategy to move forward in her life. We learn more about the separation from her partner David and the importance of being happy and the difference it would make despite all and current circumstances. Elliott encourages Jaylin to take small steps towards change and to pay attention to the clues that she is moving closer to being her true self The conversation with David highlights the need to overcome obstacles and maintain a mindset of resilience. Elliott and David discuss the power of remembering and honoring their loved ones who have passed away, and how it can inspire them to be their best selves. Elliott asks David what would be different if he were to acknowledge his ascended loved ones and realize the opportunity remains to make them proud. During both of these sessions and moving forward, Elliott will challenge the family members weekly to inspire them to start living as the best version of themselves irregardless of life's perpetual challenges. Learn More: ElliottConnie.com Connect: @ElliottSpeaks Text: 972.426.2640See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding How to Serve God with Your Income

We talked with accessibility and usability tester Kaare Dehard in this episode of #Journeys ! Our discussion includes Kaare's empowered lived experience, software accessibility, inaccessibility and much more! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #usability #blind #blindness #accessibility #AccessibilityTesting #UX #biases #inclusion00:00 Intro 02:30 Kaare's Journey 11:53 An Accessible Website vs. A User Friendly Website or Both 17:20 Awareness, Empathy & Legal Process 19:25 Make It Fable 26:41 Being Supportive Rather Than Punitive 30:32 A.R.I.A. (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) Supportive Tools 32:50 D.E.I. (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Realities 38:54 Building Confidence In Accessibility 40:10 Software & Hardware 44:28 Speech Recognition Software (TOX, Mobile Speak & Dragon) 47:19 Kaare's & Contact Info LINKS ___ Kaare's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kaare.dehard.7 Kaare's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaare-dehard-238119239/ Fable - https://makeitfable.com/ ARIA Accessibility: The Beginner's Guide to Understanding How it Works - https://blog.hubspot.com/website/aria-accessibility WAYS YOU CAN HELP ___ Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

ShelBee is an aerial performer, instructor and sex worker originally from Taiwan and grew up in an Asian community in SoCal where she was taught using a tampon means you're losing your virginity! In this episode we talk about: 03:19 ShelBee got me a gift!! 05:13 Cultivating Eroticism 08:58 The Impact of Positive Examples of Single Women 18:20 Asian Cultural Beliefs about Tampons 23:04 Older Siblings Are Our Saviors! 25:31 First Sexual Experiences 26:28 Understanding How to Please Women 29:18 Creating Mutually Beneficial Relationships 32:26 The Erasure of Female Anatomy In Medical History 35:11 Exploring and Discovering Sexual Preferences 39:22 The Impact of Shame and Internalized Shame 40:46 Coming Out and Overcoming Trauma 41:34 The Journey to Self-Acceptance 45:09 Entering the Sex Work Industry 47:05 Understanding Having a Sugar Daddy / Being A Sugar Baby 49:54 Dispelling Misconceptions about Sex Work 52:37 Unity and Support within the Sex Work Community You can find ShelBee on Instagram at @shelbeestrong and if you're lucky, teaching or performing at a venue in Los Angeles! Like to watch? Check out the video version of this podcast on YouTube! Download your FREE Yes / No / Maybe list, get merch or apply for coaching at www.birdsandbeesdontfck.com   If you're pickin' up what we're putting down please help me spread the word; Like, subscribe and tell your friends so other people know this exists! You can also buy me a coffee if you're a real sweetie. Stay connected through Birds and Bees Don't Fck on Instagram at @birdsandbeesdontfck & follow your host @ArielleZadok   K, love you, byeeeeee

Learn more about how you can prepare for retirement by downloading the complimentary Retire Your Way Toolkit - https://bit.ly/43rlPhp Register for our next Journey to Retirement Online Workshop to learn more about building a comprehensive retirement plan. - https://bit.ly/4aeNR1B Retirement is one of the most important decisions that you will make and there is a lot of conflicting retirement information that you may hear. In this episode of Retiring Today, we talk about what you can do to protect your nest egg, grow your retirement investments, and live comfortably in retirement. Loren Merkle, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL FIDUCIARY® https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/loren-merkle/ Chawn Honkomp, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL FIDUCIARY®, CPA® https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/chawn-honkomp/ Molly Nelson, Host of Retiring Today https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/molly-nelson/ Chapter 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Understanding How to Achieve Retirement Goals 01:40 Be Cautious of Mixed Messaging Around Retirement 02:52 How to Create a Realistic Retirement Investment Plan 07:05 Use the Right Assumptions When Building a Retirement Plan 07:47 Not All Financial Advisors Do The Same Thing 11:50 Can I Still Elect My Social Security Survivorship Benefit If I Remarry? 18:35 Questions You Can Ask Your Advisor to Know if Your Retirement Plan Is Realistic 22:50 What is a Realistic Rate of Return for Your Investments -- This video does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation of any security or any other product or service by Merkle Retirement Planning LLC, Elite Retirement Planning LLC, MRP Insurance LLC, or any other third party regardless of whether such security, product or service is referenced in this episode. Furthermore, nothing in this episode is intended to provide tax, legal, or investment advice and nothing in this episode should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security or to engage in any investment strategy or transaction. Merkle Retirement Planning, LLC does not represent that the securities, products, or services discussed in this episode are suitable for any particular investor. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your business advisor, attorney, or tax and accounting advisor regarding your specific business, legal or tax situation.

In this new episode of the Be You Brand Podcast, Ati invited Amanda Benson,a Business, AI+You Expert, she was also a speaker at our Be you Brand live event,  to share her expertise in helping women and business owners to leverage it in their business to grow their brand and really add that extra stream of income saving a bunch of time.   They discuss  the power of personal branding, leveraging AI technology for business growth, the importance of authenticity in branding, and fostering genuine connections and community.   They also touch on  the importance of staying true to one's uniqueness, the value of networking and community-building, and the strategic use of AI and software to enhance personal branding and business efficiency.   Overall, the conversation aims to empower entrepreneurs with knowledge and tools to leverage AI and digital marketing for business growth while emphasizing the importance of authenticity and personal engagement in the digital space.   Highlights to explore in this episode:   00:00 Introduction and Background 01:46 Building a Real Community of Women with the same Mind 04:17 Importance of AI in Personal Branding 05:04 Amanda's Journey and Experience with AI 7:00 The Importance of Understanding How to Build and Manage Brands 10:25 Aligning Personal Branding with Core Values 12:18 Long-term Vision and Staying True to Your Personal Brand Values 14:17 Sustainability Social Media Girl in Stockholm 15:57 Finding Passion and Pursuing it 16:43 Creating an Agency that Merged Businesses in Sweden and in USA 21:17 Scaling a Business, Personal Branding and AI Integration 27:58 Using AI Tools for Business Growth and Brand Building 31:33 AI Use in Marketing and Personal Branding 35:45 Utilizing AI to Streamline Business Task 40:57 Creating Safe Space for Women Entrepreneurs 43:43 The Importance of Community and Breaking Down Complex Concepts into Simple Steps. 45:03 Conclusion About Amanda Benson:   Amanda Benson is a Business, AI+You Expert. She has over 15 years of experience in online business and marketing and is the founder and CEO of the agency What's New Media. She's also the creator of the 'Making Magic' Podcast and AI+You program, helping female professionals leverage systems, software, and life hacks so that they can save time, make money & become their best self.   Connect with Amanda: Email: amanda@whatsnewmedia.co Facebook/Instagram: @whatsnewamanda  Linkedin: ambenson Website: whatsnewschool.mykajabi.com   Making Magic AI+You Membership ($111/mo) and/or the AI Co-Creator Course ($1,997)       Join us April 22-26 for our signature Training, The ULTIMATE PERSONAL BRANDING BOOTCAMP   I will show you: The success phases of building your PROFITABLE brand  The art of Attracting Your Dream Clients. Messaging and Positioning so when your client finds you, the immediately want to buy from you.. The Content strategy I used to create multiple 6 figures and grow. Register : https://atigrinspun.com/brandingbootcamp/         Take the profitable personal brand quiz  https://atigrinspun.com/quiz/   Inquire about the Be you Brand academy https://atigrinspun.com/contact/ Buy tickets for BE YOU BRAND LIVE https://atigrinspun.com/beyoubrandlive/ Connect with me: Instagram:   / ati.g.branding   Website: https://atigrinspun.com/ Personal branding strategies for female entrepreneurs FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/perso...

In this mini-episode, I explore the value and process of cultivating meaning-making in classrooms. Meaning-making is the process by which students interpret, understand, and make sense of the information, experiences, and world around them. In this episode, I share strategies teachers can use to help students construct knowledge on their own and in collaboration with peers.  To read more, check out my blog on this topic.  Here is Judy Willis's article "Understanding How the Brain Thinks" that I reference in this episode. 

In a recent interview on the "Hacks & Wonks" podcast, Tacoma City Councilmember Olgy Diaz provided an insider's guide on how to prepare and run for elected office. Drawing from over a decade of experience in political campaigns and advocacy, Diaz offered detailed advice for prospective candidates. Diaz stressed knowing your "why" for running as a motivating force. "Think about what problems you're trying to solve or what communities you're trying to represent," she said. Align your passion with the appropriate position, whether school board, city council, or state legislature. Assembling the right team is critical, according to Diaz. This includes identifying trusted people to handle key roles like communications, field operations, fundraising, and campaign compliance. Diaz advised being intentional about building a team that reflects the diversity you want to see.  Once committed, assemble a "kitchen cabinet" of trusted family, friends, and community leaders to comprise your core team, Diaz advised. "You need to figure out who's going to help with what, and be really comfortable asking for help." Budgeting is crucial, and Diaz recommended using unionized vendors and allocating at least two-thirds of funds for direct voter communication like mailings and advertising. "Yard signs don't actually vote," she quipped. On fundraising, Diaz's top tip was simple: "You don't get any money that you don't ask for, so ask everybody unabashedly." This includes calling personal contacts like friends, current and former colleagues, as well as adversaries of your opponent. Authenticity in messaging is paramount. "Be authentically who you are all of the time and be willing to own where you might disagree with people because I think that matters as much in governing as it does always agreeing with people. People respect you more.” But running for office is just the first step – Diaz also offered advice for translating campaign advocacy into tangible policy actions through ordinances and legislation. She recommended focusing first on achievable goals to start delivering wins while getting accustomed to the new role. Throughout, Diaz emphasized building bridges and bringing more people from underrepresented communities into the process as future leaders. Diaz also emphasized building a diverse campaign team that creates opportunities for mentorship. "The more of us there are … the better our policies can become."   Resources Public Disclosure Commission | Training and Resources   National Political Women's Caucus of Washington   Emerge Washington   Washington Institute for a Democratic Future   Build the Bench WA   Transcript [00:00:00] Crystal Fincher: Welcome to Hacks & Wonks. I'm Crystal Fincher, and I'm a political consultant and your host. On this show, we talk with policy wonks and political hacks to gather insight into local politics and policy in Washington state through the lens of those doing the work with behind-the-scenes perspectives on what's happening, why it's happening, and what you can do about it. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get the full versions of our Friday week-in-review show and our Tuesday topical show delivered to your podcast feed. If you like us, the most helpful thing you can do is leave a review wherever you listen to Hacks & Wonks. Full transcripts and resources referenced in the show are always available at officialhacksandwonks.com and in our episode notes. The Washington legislative session for this year just ended and we've received news about several legislators who are not running for re-election. This opens up opportunities for new candidates to run this year to represent their communities in the legislature, in addition to hundreds of local elected positions across every community in our state. So we thought this was a great time to talk with Tacoma City Councilmember Olgy Diaz about how to run for office. Olgy was born and raised in Pierce County to parents who immigrated from Guatemala. Throughout her career, she has worked to foster a more reflective democracy and expand access to power through work with local nonprofits like One America and Planned Parenthood, in the Washington State Legislature, and in candidate campaigns across Pierce County. Over the last 13 years, she has talked to voters in English and Spanish all over Washington. Olgy is passionate about conservation, tribal sovereignty, and wildlife, and serves as the vice chair of the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition. She served on the City of Tacoma's Human Rights Commission, worked in the Washington State House of Representatives and Senate for five years, and is the Immediate Past President of the National Women's Political Caucus of Washington. She spends most of her spare time building up future civic leaders through key leadership roles and has trained hundreds of political candidates across our state. We both serve on the board of the Washington Institute for a Democratic Future, an organization that does just that. Olgy has been effective in advocacy, productive in governing, and successful at winning elections, which is why I'm so thrilled to welcome her to this show about how to prepare for a successful run for office. Welcome back to the show, Councilmember Olgy Diaz. [00:02:38] Councilmember Olgy Diaz: Hi, Crystal. How's it going? [00:02:40] Crystal Fincher: It is going well because I'm talking with you this morning - thought this would be a good opportunity to talk about how to prepare to run for office, what the most important things are to consider - because a lot of people don't have any exposure to this - the things that are visible about campaigns aren't necessarily the most important things. Lot of times when people think about running, they think about yard signs and parades and delivering speeches, or they have this picture of the West Wing in their head, or Parks and Recs, or Veep or whatever it may be. But a lot of times it's just not reflective of what running a campaign, particularly a state or local campaign, a local government or legislative campaign looks like. So just starting out, Olgy, what do people need to do to prepare to run for office? [00:03:33] Councilmember Olgy Diaz: I think the biggest things that folks can do to prepare are really sort of reflect - think inward - and think about what problems you're trying to solve, or what communities you're trying to represent, and where that is needed. So the thing that's going to get you through the hard days - the days where you feel betrayed or left behind or just generally out of energy on a campaign - your why is what's going to get you through. And so you've got to really think about - if I am deeply passionate about making sure that kids have access to classrooms that don't have moldy walls or leaky ceilings, and that they've got a curriculum that makes sense, and that they've got maybe some access to after-school services, that's probably someone who's deeply passionate about running for school board, not Congress. So making sure that your interests align with what you're wanting to govern over - I think is the deepest and hardest part of getting ready to run for office - because a lot of people will gravitate towards some of those offices that look shiny or feel like they are name in lights, really sexy. But really, if you're deeply passionate about climate change, you might be the best fire commissioner and not the best state legislator. And that's not to push people out of some of the bigger races, but it's also helpful to start at the ground level and work your way up - makes it much easier to have been elected to something else before you go and run for governor. It really is a nine, ten month, however month long you're running for office job interview. And actually in any good job interview you're doing, you're going to want to see what this job actually does - read the job description, read the budget, read the minutes, read the notes of what the people who are doing this job already do - so you can prepare yourself for that work. A lot of offices, I would say more offices than not, in Washington state don't have staff. So you're going to be the expert in your thing - so be prepared to be savvy, be researching. And get ready - so think about, if I've never served on a board, even my little PTA board or my nonprofit board - go sign up. I don't know of a single government who doesn't have a board or commission that they're looking for volunteers who are passionate about work. And that's where you can meet people in the community, it's where you can build a network, it's where you can learn about different topics. Sure, a lot of these positions are unpaid, so you've got to find the volunteer time to do it. But running for office is also unpaid, unfortunately. So at some point, you do have to be wanting to serve the public - so I think it's really helpful to try to start serving on boards or commissions at any level of government to try to just get that - How do we work together? Understanding - How does this governing body work? How do you organize? It can be one of those early tools of learning how you put your teams together and how you build coalitions. [00:06:30] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, I think you raise a number of important points. I really do want to underscore you talking about - just know why you want to run, what is motivating you. It's always a bit dismaying to have someone come and be like, Yeah, I really want to run. I really want to be on the city council. Then you asked, Okay, so what do you want to do? What do you want to accomplish? What do you want to do to help the community? And they haven't thought that far yet. All they have thought about is that they want to be elected. That is a red flag for me. It's a red flag for a lot of people. Know how you want to help. And like you said, it should be something you're passionate about. And then you have to align that with different positions. There are so many jurisdictions and positions up for election - city councils, school boards, parks districts, port commission, state legislature, county council, all of these different things - and they're very different positions at different levels of government. So are you interested in public and community safety and want to do that? That's probably going to happen more at the local level. Are you interested in intervening with climate change? That may be something you can impact a lot at the port. Or like you said, it doesn't have to be statewide lands commissioner - could also be fire commissioners, different things like that. Know if the role is a legislative position or an executive position - those are two very different types of roles. Are you going to be making decisions together with a team? Are you the one who the buck stops with and you're doing that yourself? Those are all things to consider and you have to think about - do your interests and skills align with that particular position? So for someone who has thought about - Okay, I am really fired up about this specific set of issues, I have identified what positions seem like they match best for me. I think I do want to run. I think I do want to do this. What's the next step that they should take? [00:08:32] Councilmember Olgy Diaz: They should absolutely get sign-off from family and friends - whoever that chosen family is, whoever that internal family is - because it's going to take everyone. And sometimes, especially in smaller races, you don't have the ability to get a high-paid consultant. And so your mom might also end up being your speechwriter. I think oftentimes folks do the best when they have someone who is closer to a normal voter as opposed to a political junkie actually listen to their speeches, listen to their answers, really listen to whether or not you're giving jargon or whether or not you're giving something that really resonates with the average person. And so your kitchen cabinet of folks that you assemble is going to be some mix of family and friends, plus people in the community - prominent folks and leaders and activists - I think those are some of the best assets that you can have, especially in these smaller races where you're not going to have a bunch of paid staff. Because somebody might have a friend of a friend who knows how to do graphic design and they can do all your Canva stuff for you. You're starting something very grassroots, very deep and passionate, and you need to figure out who your people are so that you have them with you in the trenches. And sometimes if you're busy, like a lot of us are working and running for office, you need to figure out who's just going to do the laundry - just the little things that make sure that you're able to keep going through the campaign cycle really, really matters. And so start assembling that list of who's going to help with what, and be really comfortable and ready to ask for help. I think that's one of the things that I have seen really knock down candidates - is an unwillingness to either ask for help, ask for what they need, or say no. And any mix of those things can really tank your campaign, so you got to be really secure in what you need, where you're trying to go, and how you're going to get there. [00:10:18] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely - think you're 100% correct - you do need to sign off and negotiate how all of the people in your life are going to function during the time that you're running. And also with work - really important - for most of the people who are probably going to be listening to this who would be considering running - probably are working. And running for office is a significant time commitment - much more of a time commitment as things get closer to the election. But it's something that you do want to talk with your job about, talk with who you're reporting to about - make sure that they understand that you may need some flexibility, or figure that out as time goes on. It is really tough for someone to run while working an inflexible job. Unfortunately, there are things that both happen during the day, that happen during the evening - lots of demands on your time and resources at different times. And so understand what the road looks like - certainly something you're going to have to negotiate with and contend with and plan for. I want to talk about putting together the actual campaign team, which is one of the first things that someone, once they do make a decision to run, is going to do. What should their considerations be as they look to put together a team? [00:11:40] Councilmember Olgy Diaz: Yeah, so as I mentioned, there are a lot of races - say you're running for city council in a small city or you're running for port commissioner - there might not be enough resources either in terms of your own fundraising capacity to bring in a high paid consultant. Or there might not be, frankly, consultants - there's not enough consultants for how many candidates we have in this state. One of the places where we're running really low actually is fundraisers. And so you got to think about what the major roles are in a campaign. And those are - traditionally - someone to help you, organize you, or keep you on task with fundraising. Someone to help you make sure that you can reach voters in a way that will actually reach them - and so that is either a communications professional or a general consultant who will do different kinds of mailings, or text messaging, or help you figure out which folks you want to talk to at the doors or on the phones. That can bleed into a little bit with what's called a field director, so that's someone who can look at the lay of the land, look at who traditionally votes, and figure out who you need to talk to and how many times you need to talk to them to make sure they hear your message. And I would say a lot of times folks often want some sort of a social media director or some sort of a comms professional who's not just deciding how they meet voters where they're at with the message and how they develop that message, but also who is actually just trying to help drum up support and excitement about your campaign with your followers and with potential new voters. And those are two different lanes from a similar - it all works very closely together - better communications can help you get more fundraising, more money, more volunteers. But it's really pivotal that you identify who can take those roles, whether or not it's people who you actually pay and hire to do that. All of those roles are jobs that exist in the political ecosystem, but they're all also jobs that someone who maybe just does social media work on their own can help you with if they're a volunteer. So making sure that you have a time when you're coordinating all these folks if you're doing it all with volunteers, or maybe you have money to pay a fundraiser, but not a general consultant, or vice versa - those are the two major roles that people will often pay people for. And then the big one that is, I think, the most worth money - because if you're doing illegal things, it's hard to win a race - is compliance. We have a state that has one of the best transparency in campaigns and elections. So you've got to make sure you have someone who's willing to go to the trainings or who just knows that work because they're a professional in that work, who's willing to file your stuff in a timely fashion, make sure that all your disclosures are done, make sure that everything that you're raising and spending is reported above board because that's something that can really ding you in a campaign by either your opposition or just by the public. You're not trustworthy if you can't be bothered to do the homework of telling people what you're up to in a state where that's really required of you. So I think those are the four major roles is comms, field, treasury, consulting, and fundraising. [00:14:37] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, absolutely. And that treasury piece is so important - just fundamentally - and would be one of the first people I locked down and put together. This is something that I often advocate, regardless of the size of the campaign - even if it's a small town or a big legislative or congressional campaign - have a professional paid treasury and compliance person. A lot of people don't realize that the campaign calls for a treasurer - you have to declare that when you file for office. And so a lot of times they think it is purely a financial thing. And so I have a friend who's a bookkeeper, I have a friend who's CPA who can totally do that - but that's actually the easier and simpler part. Alongside with treasury and built-in when we talk about treasury in a campaign context is that compliance - is the having to file all the required disclosures and reports, to follow the many campaign and spending regulations - everything from how you can accept money, maximum amounts that you can accept, how you track that, how you keep track of and collect cash and deal with that, the information you have to collect from all of the donors to report, how long before an election you can accept gifts of a certain size. All of that is a ton of rules and regulations. The PDC does a very good job in providing classes for people who are not professionals. So if you did want to have someone in that role who wasn't already doing it - start early, have them prepare by going to those trainings and doing that. But the compliance part is the most important part of that - I just cannot underscore that enough. Also, it's probably good to talk about the difference between people here, these positions - okay, so campaign manager and consultant - What is the difference? What do they do? In the campaign context, usually a general consultant is handling strategy and communications usually. The details of that can vary based on what your needs are, who's on your team, what is contracted - but make it a point to be clear on what those roles and responsibilities are, have a contract so that there's no confusion about who is responsible for what. Sometimes a consultant is just going to do paid communications like mail, or digital video, or ads, or things like that. Sometimes they're very involved in strategy and day-to-day preparation for interviews, or helping with endorsements, or all of that - those are pretty normal things that come with professional political consultants, at least. What I would say most of all is that whether or not you officially hire someone in that role or not - usually if you can, I advocate hiring that - of course, I am a political consultant, but I don't work with candidates, so it's not self-interest - it's important to have someone who has navigated campaigns and races like yours. There's lots of stuff that is specific to the campaign world. It is not just like marketing. There's a whole different cadence. There's lots of intricacies and relationships that are useful and valuable - and they know how to negotiate through that. They know how to put together a campaign plan, how to target voters. You want someone who has experience doing that - if it's not a paid consultant, someone who has shepherded, successfully, candidates through that whole thing before. And usually consultants are more on the strategy end of things - so helping to construct what the messaging is, helping to construct what the plan is. Campaign managers are usually more on the operational side of things - so implementing the campaign plan, putting the field plan into work, working with other volunteers, working with the rest of the team, and leading the crew there - from everything administrative to all of that. Sometimes in small local races, all you can afford is - and a very valuable thing in addition to a treasurer - is a campaign manager. And then you're working with your team of people to handle the rest and to do the strategy. It's helpful to look at what people who have run in that jurisdiction before and who have been successful have done - how they've constructed their campaign - you can see what people have spent and kind of reconstruct what their teams look like through public disclosure reports through the PDC - make use of that information. This doesn't mean you have to mimic that, but it is useful to know so that if you are deviating from it for a reason, you understand what the pros and cons of that are and what the implications of that are. What other considerations would you suggest? [00:19:16] Councilmember Olgy Diaz: Yeah, I would say the Public Disclosure Commission website has some of the best free information that you can get for your campaign just by looking through it - because you can find both what past campaigns have done, what they've paid for, what kind of budgets that they've had in the past based on how much they've raised. You can also see lists of lobbyists. So if you're really interested in doing health care reform, you might call through all the health care lobbyists and they might be a good pot of money for you, once you start thinking through what your lens is on that - are you going to call the folks who are interested in it in the way that you are interested in it? Probably. I think sometimes lobbyist is a bad word, but more often than not - there are good ones and bad ones. So making sure that you call the ones who are lobbying for the things that you care about - I think those are great ways to build your network and build more allies in the work that you're trying to achieve by running for these offices. [00:20:06] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, definitely. And that's a good point that you raise - just the alignment with the team, which sometimes is underrated. And unfortunately, there's a shortage of political professionals in the state in many areas - we're working on that. It can be hard when there's a limited pool of people available, but it is critical to have people who are generally aligned with who you are, what your priorities are - and who back that, and who are consistent. Otherwise, we get to a situation - and unfortunately, we've seen quite a bit of this lately - where one, someone may not know how to really communicate with voters about who you are, what you care for, and what you believe. If someone is used to messaging the opposite - if someone has advocated against renter protections, has advocated against more housing, has worked for interests that you traditionally have opposed or competed with - they're going to be more used to and skilled to working with and messaging things in that characterization. They oftentimes struggle to communicate outside of their own alignment and their own experience. And there's also the problem of consultants working with multiple candidates who have one candidate positioned in one way - hey, there's a progressive here, but there's a more moderate or conservative over there. And unfortunately, the messaging that they're pumping into the environment, into the community is directly refuting what you're doing. We've seen that a few times- [00:21:38] Councilmember Olgy Diaz: Too many times. [00:21:38] Crystal Fincher: -in the very recent past. It's a problem. Or someone just doesn't have the types of networks or connections in the community that are useful to you, that are relevant to who you are, and are not able to put together and really understand and communicate with the coalition that you need to build in order to be successful - that may look different than coalitions that they've successfully built before. Do they generally work with candidates like you? Are they generally communicating and really making the vision clear, and being successful reaching voters with candidates like you? Those are very important considerations. And I think people ignore that and - Oh, well, they're the only person available, or just they were cheaper. - that backfires all of the time. [00:22:26] Councilmember Olgy Diaz: Way too many times to count. [00:22:28] Crystal Fincher: Yes, yes. So the alignment is really important, and I think it's getting more important as we go on in years here. So, okay - they're putting together the campaign team - a couple of tips and things to look out for when it comes to some of the general areas of the campaign. When it comes to a budget, how should they approach a budget? [00:22:51] Councilmember Olgy Diaz: I like to say - you should approach your budget of your campaign the way, if you've ever run a small business, you might think about it like that. Because you are mostly seeking donations - unless for some reason someone here is wealthy enough to self-fund their campaign - you want to be a good steward of money that's coming into you, either from friends and family or from organizations that value your values and want to see you in. Because all those resources are finite, you want to make sure your budget reflects your values. So if you're running as a progressive person who values workers, you're going to want to make sure that you use union printed materials, union workplaces. Or if you're doing an event in a hotel for some reason, use a union hotel - don't use a non-union hotel. Those kinds of things that really make sure that what you're doing and what you're paying for aligns with the kind of values of your campaign really, really matters - both because it sets the tone for your values and for how you might govern, and it helps put money back into that same ecosystem that's helping support you. You also want to make sure that you've got enough money for the essentials. So we all tend to know that using labor materials - because we're paying people what they're worth - is a little bit more expensive than non-union materials. It's worth it, but you just got to make sure your budget reflects that if you're going to spend a bunch of money on printed mail pieces that you've got the money to do so. And that might mean less yard signs. Yard signs are one of the most visible things that people love to spend money on, but they're really expensive and they don't actually really equate to votes. Most people who see yard signs driving by - they're for visibility, they're for sort of creating the buzz - and they're for donors, I like to say. But they're not really for getting out any votes - yard signs don't actually vote. But mail pieces are much more likely to land in a mailbox with someone's ballot - they're more likely to see it as they're filling out their ballot. Digital is huge and important, and it helps get your name out there. General advertising rules say that you should probably see someone's name or see someone's face seven or eight times before it sort of sticks, especially in a big campaign year when everybody else is also doing the same thing. So the more touches you can get on a voter, the more likely they are to remember your name. So your budget should reflect how you're going to try to reach the voters - it should be very heavy on direct voter contact opportunities and possibilities. And some of that will be if you're able to fund a campaign staffer - because they'll help you get to more voters, or help you get through more endorsement questionnaires, or maybe help you schedule if your schedule is really busy. And your budget should make sure that it reflects, like we mentioned earlier, that priority of having someone who can do the compliance. Even if you're giving your friend 50 bucks to make sure they're up on whatever rules are coming out of the PDC, I think it's really important to make sure you fund that. And like governing, budgets are our values documents. You want to make sure that it just reflects what you're trying to accomplish and how you're trying to accomplish it. And make sure that it is scaled for roughly how much of a budget people have spent on your race in the past. It helps, as you're shopping for a consultant, to know that - Hey, I'm running for school board. I've seen people in the past spent between $40k and $80k on this kind of race and this kind of school board size so that when the consultant says, Oh, your budget should be $200k, you kind of have a sniff test of whether or not that's real or not, so you know whether or not you want to hire that person. So you have done a little bit of your own research to know what kind of ballpark - because when something costs you $40k versus $120k, that's literally money that you're going to have to help find. So you got to be sure that you're willing to bite off what you can actually chew in terms of the kind of race you want to run. [00:26:27] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, absolutely - that all makes sense. I also want to caution people against spending too much, especially on people, too early. This is about being a good steward of resources. And unfortunately, what I have seen happen too many times from afar is running out of money basically mid-campaign or spending way too much money on staff and overhead. And then when it comes time to communicate with voters - which is basically the most important thing that you're going to be doing - not having enough money to do that, which is basically just sabotaging your own campaign. A good rule of thumb is that at least two-thirds of what you raise should be going towards direct voter contact. So that's not going towards just paying the salary of your campaign manager or the retainer of your consultant, your fundraiser retainer - those can all add up really quick. Or as you go to assemble a team, you're like - Okay, I've got the best team of people. Yes, it's going to cost me $8,000 a month, but I'm sure we'll get it. You've got to go beyond just the hope and vibes to - is that really a level of expense that you can sustain and build on top of to have the war chest needed to communicate with voters? I see that wind up really backwards - people spend 75% on staff sometimes - and that's when we're talking behind the scenes, months before the end of the election, going, This actually is not possible for them to do. They don't have any money to do that communication that's so necessary because voters - most voters just don't pay attention, which is also just a really good thing for people to generally know. People generally don't read news articles - most people don't read them at all. The 20% who do mostly just read headlines. People don't pay attention to politics. Most people learn that there's an election coming because they get their ballot in the mail. People like us are in the middle of campaigns for months and months and months, and it seems like everyone in our circle knows, so this must be things that most of the community is paying attention to and aware of. That is so not the case - you have to communicate with people. And unfortunately, so much of that is paid. Like you said, the mail, the advertisements that you see in newspapers, the digital ads, the videos, social media pushes - which are somewhat limited politically in Washington state - but just doing all of that is critical to winning a race. And you're doing that the heaviest late in your campaign, which is why we see all of the ads and the stuff generally happen around the time you get your ballot until Election Day. So have enough money for that. Fund that stuff first - that's always been my rule. Fund communication, direct voter communication first - and then as you can afford other things, when you get money in the door, it's looking pretty consistent, then you can add on to there. But be very realistic about that. And be realistic about your fundraising and take those early cues seriously. If you start fundraising and you're pulling in $3,000 a month and you're spending $5,000 a month, you need to quickly reorient things, reorganize things in your campaign, redo your budget so that it fits with what you're doing. And you either need to trim expenses or see how maybe you can fundraise more. But that's also going to rely on you, and your discipline with fundraising is another thing that's going to be really important. When it comes to raising those funds, what are the biggest tips that you have? [00:30:05] Councilmember Olgy Diaz: Ask. Ask everyone you know - your pastor, your second grade teacher, your former intern colleague three jobs ago. I like to joke that your phone is your best weapon in a campaign - it's where your list is going to come from, it's who you're going to be calling and texting and asking for help and money and all of the things. Anybody who you don't ask and knows you're running - quite frankly, might be a little bit offended that you didn't ask if they're a political person. I have run years and years and years of candidate trainings. And every year I tell the people in our cohorts, call me for money - if you're running and you didn't call me for money, I don't know that you actually listened to the training I gave you. And I think in the time that I've been doing it - of the hundreds of women and people of color I've trained to run for office - I think 10 tops have actually asked me for money. And I give them my cell phone and my email. Make sure that you actually ask everyone in your life. Anybody who sends you a birthday text - those are people to ask for money, they're thinking of you. Anybody who puts on your Facebook wall - Happy Birthday - those are people who are thinking of you. Anybody who you've had a meaningful relationship with, who knows your values, knows your heart, knows your drive, is someone you should ask. And those are the first people you should ask. And then you start building out from there to some of the other folks you should ask. There might be folks who are diametrically opposed on values or otherwise to whoever you're running against, and those are also people who you should ask for money - much later in the campaign. There's also oftentimes people who are really interested in seeing folks who look or have your values run for the seat that you're running for, and there's oftentimes people who are interested in just changing the way democracy looks - and so those are also sometimes people who you might ask for money from. But really, really, really make sure that you're talking to your folks that are closest to you first - that includes your parents, if you have them, that includes your grandparents, your kids, your cousins. Everybody who's closest to you and loves you probably is going to give you at least 50 bucks or something - because they love you. Even if you have a parent who is deeply opposed to your politics, they care about you, they love you - if you still have that relationship, you should ask. Let them say no. And I think that's the number one rule for fundraising is - You don't get any money that you don't ask for, so ask everybody unabashedly. I found this last campaign cycle that texts were actually a really great way of getting people to give, as opposed to - we used to call it call time. We still call it call time, but you don't have to make as many phone calls as we did in the past. You definitely have to make phone calls, but it can also be text time, it can also be Facebook Messenger time. And be really detail-orientated - keep a list or keep track of who you're asking so you're not asking the same person five times that are ghosting you. Let them ghost you, but make sure you do ask once. And then I would say also make sure that you're asking for an amount - it's really helpful if you're calling your uncle who's very wealthy, ask him for a max. And if you're calling your cousin who delivers pizza, maybe ask him for 20 bucks. Make your ask appropriate for who the person is, but don't try to undersell anybody - it's kind of a difficult science to finding the right amount to ask people. [00:33:11] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, and the better you do with the people who you do have an existing relationship, the people who do love and care about you, the easier it's going to be later on down the line when you're talking to people who you don't yet know - people who you may just know that you're politically aligned with or they're passionate about an issue that you plan to take action on. It's going to make you look more credible if you start out with a solid fundraising performance, and that's going to build momentum down the line. I think those are great tips. One I would add would be - Don't make excuses for people. Let them say no to you. A lot of times, and I think even more with women and people of color - as the trainings we've done have really illuminated this - there's different relationships with money among many communities, People from communities who traditionally haven't grown up with as much wealth as we see in most of the political class. And that obviously impacts the approach to things, and the way we think about things, and even the way we prioritize - Oh, they have so much more important things going on, I don't want to bother them with that. And that feeling is coming from a place of caring, but it is also an act of caring - and people are happy to support someone who they are confident is the right person for the job and who's going to help people in their community and people like them. And so sometimes - I've sat in call time with a number of people, and they'll be like, Oh, this person's never, never going to give, or they don't have anything, or they're in this tough position. And a lot of times, those are the people who are happiest to give. Now, you don't ever want to break anyone - like you said, asking for an amount that is doable and appropriate - you don't want someone to wind up in a bad financial position. But also, they're the ones who know their financial position best. And it's real easy to get presumptive about that - you may not know. And people have money set aside to give to various causes - they might have that money already available to do that. So don't ever assume someone can't give. It's okay if they say no, but you should absolutely ask. And you should make a strong case and ask with confidence. Sometimes people are much more confident in raising money for a different cause, but it's much more complicated and there's a lot of self-consciousness around asking for it for yourself. But that's a very important thing, and we have to get better people into these elected positions, people who are more aligned with their communities. And the only way that happens is by going through this. I wish we were in a political system where money did not matter. Unfortunately, we are - and so we do have to deal with this and contend with it. And it would be a shame to put all of the time and energy into running a campaign without doing all you can to fundraise and give yourself the resources necessary to win. I also want to talk about just tips for messaging and how people can be authentic. I think sometimes people feel conflicted - they're used to seeing politicians give non-answers, avoid taking stances and positions on a wide variety of things - that being authentic is risky. What advice do you give to someone who is passionate about issues, who really wants to help, but is questioning - How do I communicate with people in an authentic way? [00:36:49] Councilmember Olgy Diaz: I think really being yourself matters. I have seen, especially I think with candidates of color or first gen candidates, this want to sort of cosplay white, or do a thing that isn't really authentic, or be a Leslie Knope when you're really not Leslie Knope - you're probably more like somebody else who is more uncouth. Be that person. People really appreciate the authenticity of how you show up, what you look like, in addition to what you're saying. If you're not comfortable in a suit jacket all the time - unless it says that you're required to wear that, don't wear that. Wear what makes you comfortable. Be confident in who you are. And that's all going to come out in your answers and in your voice. And really be willing to own and accept that you don't know everything. You're not an expert in everything yet. Most elected officials aren't an expert in anything, quite frankly, before they get there. And then they get there and they learn a lot and they grow and they do more. But even if you are an expert in something, accept that there's going to be things that you're not an expert in and be willing to own that as well. If somebody can ask you a really tough political question that makes you uncomfortable, just be honest with people about - Hey, I might step in this a little bit, but here's my answer. Or, be willing to say - You know what? I don't know the answer to that right now. Let me do some research and get back to you. And just make sure that you do actually follow up with people - follow up matters - no one expects you to have every answer. I can't tell you the amount of times I would knock on a door and talk to someone who's deeply concerned about some minutia of city government that I was like - I have been in government for decades and I don't know what you're talking about. I'm going to have to go research that, come back with an opinion on it - because I don't know what my opinion is on it yet because I just learned what this issue is. And so just be willing to do the follow-up when people ask you things - I think that really matters, it really helps. And be ready to be brazen and be standing who you are and what your values are - it's going to make you a better candidate, it's going to make you more authentic, and it's going to make you more relatable. Because even if you are not what you think a candidate or politician should be or look like, you are because you're doing it. So just be that person. And especially if you have an opinion that is different from what you think the room wants - I've also seen candidates fall into the trap of showing up at an endorsement meeting for an organization where they're only loosely aligned with the issues - be authentic to that. Because you don't want to lie to people and tell them what they want to hear, and then go and tell a different room of people the opposite - that also messes with your authenticity. Be authentically who you are all of the time and be willing to own where you might disagree with people because I think that matters as much in governing as it does always agreeing with people. People respect you more. [00:39:24] Crystal Fincher: Yes. My approach in advising candidates has followed that path. And really, it's because you're running in order to govern. And if you don't run as who you are and authentic to who you are - just trying to give the right answers and not give the wrong answers - when you do get elected, people don't know what you stand for, people have different impressions of what you would do, and you basically paint yourself into a box when you govern. You didn't run on anything, so you don't have a mandate for what you're going to do, which makes you afraid to do something because then people might get mad at you - because what you spent your campaign doing was trying to prevent people from getting mad at you. No one has a good time with that. No one is served with that. You don't govern effectively like that. And there are many examples we can look around at right now and look at how people who avoided taking stances on issues are now struggling to deal with those issues when they're elected. And so you have to be authentic to yourself in order to give yourself a shot when you are elected at accomplishing the things that are so important to you for the community. Another thing on the point of governing, one thing that I see electeds struggle with - specifically sometimes those who come from more of an advocacy or an activism background - is how to translate that advocacy, the energy into policy. What tips would you have on navigating through that? [00:41:01] Councilmember Olgy Diaz: I would say - as much as being authentic on the campaign trails, you've got to be authentic as an elected official. So if you have made a lot of promises on the campaign trail, you got to make sure you follow through. I think when you're just starting out, there's a big learning curve. You got to figure out sort of where the bathrooms are, how this thing works - but take some of the low hanging fruit that is a little bit easier and start working on that. Start trying to figure out how you can deliver some wins that are doable so that you can start learning how to pass bills, and how to legislate, and how to govern on the easy things before you start biting off the hard stuff later. And really be ready to deliver for the folks who you made promises to if you did - otherwise, you're not really doing a service to the people who helped get you there, the people who are depending on you. And it might be something that you'll got to go back and say - Hey, this is going to take some time. Especially if you're from an advocacy position and you've got the ear of the folks who are asking for stuff - talk to them about what it looks like on the inside and how they can be helpful. Something that I learned working both at Planned Parenthood and One America organizing advocacy is that sometimes the push from the outside is as helpful for the elected official on the inside. It's not always adversarial. Sometimes it's just they need that extra nudge, and see how you can make your friends who helped get you there as helpful to help you pass things and be more effective for the exact communities we're all trying to help. [00:42:20] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, that's great advice. And then also just the nuts and bolts of - governing is action-based. People make a lot of promises on the campaign trail - really campaigning is talking, it's making a lot of promises, making a speech and saying that you care about something. Where really, once you're elected, it's the action that is the proof of the caring. So you're going to have to learn how to write that ordinance about the issue that you said you wanted to address. You're going to have to learn how to turn that into policy, how to speak to different impacted parties in your community, how to talk to people who you disagree with and who you may not placate as you develop your policy and write your ordinances or write your bills. But it's important to hear from them just to make sure that you understand what their perspective is, that you understand what the challenges they're having with it. You may not disagree with them, or you may learn something that - Hey, they're saying this is a concern. I can make this tweak without fundamentally altering the thing that I'm doing, and maybe I avoid some unintended consequences. That's all a really important process. But really it is now action-based - it's about what are you doing, whether it's allocating funding, writing an ordinance - but those are also things that are not intuitive and not easy to do. So people better work on getting familiar with what that process is, talk to people who are doing it, and learn how to get that done. Because you really should hit the ground running as much as possible and work on crafting that policy. [00:44:02] Councilmember Olgy Diaz: Yep, there's a reason the president comes in with a first 100-day plan. You don't have to have 100 things you do in your first 100 days, but you should definitely have one thing - seems doable. When I first got appointed, no one asked me to do it, but because of my background in choice and reproductive justice, the first thing I did was make sure that folks who were trying to get gender-affirming care and abortions were protected in our city. No one asked for that, but that was my value set - I came in, I did it, and we keep it pushing. We do the next thing that matters to us. So have a thing that you're ready to do if you get there, because then you can be talking about that on the campaign trail. [00:44:36] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely. Great advice. So that is number one with authenticity. And number two, over the past 15 years - have heard so many times from consultants or political people - Oh, this person is the ideal candidate. And so many times people who look like me, people who look like several people I've helped to elect, people who look like you, or have a background like people like us are not at all what people envision when they're saying - They're the ideal candidate. There is no ideal candidate. The ideal candidate is just someone who really cares about and is willing to serve their community. And that comes in so many different packages. And also what we see, which a lot of people are not aware of, is that when someone doesn't look like what they think of oftentimes as the standard politician - if they do have a different background, that's more exciting to voters, that turns out more people, and they are more successful on average than someone who is like the traditional candidates. So don't let people's expectations, don't let the current composition of whatever body you're looking to get elected to intimidate you from doing that. Like you said before, you are qualified. People are qualified in many different ways. For some people, that looks like a bunch of degrees or owning a business. For other people, that looks like having personal lived experience with the issues that you're trying to make a difference with and having a perspective that is missing but desperately needed in the body. I do think it's important to have been working in the community, to be able to demonstrate that you care about and are credible in the issues that you're talking about, that there is a connection with people in your community. If you run and people are like, Who the heck is that? And no one from anywhere knows where you are, I would suggest there should be more groundwork put into what you're doing. You should have a lot of people who do know who you are and can attest to what you have done, how you've helped in your community and all that. But don't let you feeling like you don't fit be what stops you. On the flip side of that, I will also say - be aware of when a body has excluded people like you. And that has to be a consideration that sometimes people are hesitant to talk about or it's - Oh, it's great. We need someone like that in that body. - and everyone's excited to get them there, without understanding that that there might be a hostile place currently, that that there may come with a lot of challenges for that candidate that other people may not have had to face. Also being realistic about what the history of the body that you're joining is, what the current composition is, why different people may not be there - and be prepared to contend with that, knowing that that may be a challenge when you get there. I think that's something we don't talk about enough that we need to talk about more. [00:47:40] Councilmember Olgy Diaz: Absolutely. It's funny you say that - that was actually my lived experience. So I ran for Tacoma City Council in 2013 - I didn't win. I did try to take out a very popular incumbent - we have a lot of political dynasties in Pierce County, so he was a son of somebody, like a lot of them are. But at the time, I would have been the first Latina elected to Tacoma City Council. I didn't win, and then 10 years went by and we got an open seat. And I was calling around to folks - because my favorite thing to do is help people run for office - and I was like, Who are we going to get to run for this appointment? And multiple people were like, You, man, what are you talking about? So I applied and then got the appointment and then ran for the seat. And now I'm actually the first Latina elected to the Tacoma City Council 10 years later because now was actually the moment that the city was ready for that, that people were pushing for that. And 10 years ago, that was less the case, even though it shouldn't have been - our Latino population hasn't skyrocketed in that time - but it's just what's for you hits you, what doesn't misses you. But it's also a matter of - I was willing to answer that call because it was still a need. And I think that that's part of it - is knowing what these environments are. And I am so grateful that I'm on the council I'm on now, as opposed to the one that was there 10 years ago - that would have been miserable. And now we have a majority women council, we have a majority BIPOC council - it's just such a better place to be a part of now. Not to say anything disparaging about prior council, because we had a great mayor who's now a congresswoman, but it's just a different time and it's a more fun time for me to be in office. Also, it's just a different place in my career, so I think making sure that you've got that conviction to keep following through because you may not make it the first time is also a big part about thinking how you run for office. [00:49:21] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, that's a really good point. There are so many people who run, unsuccessfully, their first time. And it's important to define what success looks like for you, even if you aren't elected. You were smart about that, there are a number of people I see being smart about that - and others not being so smart. There are so many people who are successful on their second run, and that's because of how they set themselves up in their first run. Are they building relationships? Are they growing their network and their coalition? Are they working together with people in positive ways? Are they finding ways to build with different people in different ways? I see things backfire and people set themselves back if they're bitter and negative. Politics is all coalition based - you may disagree with someone on something here and agree with them on something else. You work together on the something else, and then you just build a coalition with different people on the other thing that you're working for that you care about. You can do that while being true to yourself, while not doing things that are philosophically disagreeable to you. But it is about building bridges, maintaining lines of communication, building relationships, people being able to trust that they can count on you, that you are true to your word, that you are who you say you are, you'll do what you say you'll do. Or if that changes, that you clearly communicate that and why. Building those relationships throughout the campaign is important - it will help you if you are elected to govern. And if you aren't elected, it helps you to run again if you so choose. And even if you don't run again, they help you to make the type of change - even in an unelected capacity - that you were trying to make in an elected capacity. So really look at how you're setting yourself up, regardless of what the outcome is. Run the kind of race that you will not have regrets if you don't win - that has been a piece of advice that I've given, that I strongly believe. Do things that you can live with throughout the whole thing. If you sell yourself out - whatever that looks like to you - and do things you're uncomfortable with in the name of winning, and you don't, there's so much regret tied to that. And then you're looking to the community like someone who you aren't and nothing good comes from that. So again, being authentic, running a race that's true to you is very important. Any closing piece of advice that we haven't gotten to, or that you would want to leave people with? [00:51:54] Councilmember Olgy Diaz: Regardless of whether or not you're paying a campaign team, or you're getting volunteers, or truly anybody with a pulse who exists and is willing to help - make sure you're setting yourself up with a team of people you trust, you can depend on, and that you quite frankly want to spend a lot of time with because you're going to spend a lot of time with them - either checking in on them or actually literally with them. And really, I like to take it the step further and say, Try to build the team that reflects the kind of workplace that you want to have. So sometimes that means having unionized campaign workers. Sometimes that means having an all-BIPOC or an all-woman staff or team. Make sure that you're intentionally seeking out the folks who are going to round out your opinion. So you might not have everyone be of the same demographic - it might be helpful depending on what you're up to, what you're doing - you don't want any gaps in who's in the room helping you make decisions so that you're not making decisions that don't make sense for a big part of the community. And then mentoring and leadership building is a big part of what I've done before getting to office and to get to office. So I like to be mindful of bringing people in who can learn this stuff so that maybe they then want to go be a consultant, because we need more BIPOC consultants. Or maybe they want to go later on and be a policy writer. They want to run for office themselves. I like to try to make sure that we spread the wealth and keep giving back and pulling forward with people. I like to say - I'm the first one, but I'm not going to be the last one in Tacoma. And so making sure that we're building those bridges and opportunities for mentorship is really helpful and important. And keeping your eyes open for who the next leaders are and bringing them in and lifting them up - I don't think having more of us in the world, in the politics, in the progressive movement is detrimental. This is not a crabs in a pot mentality - the more of us there are, the better it is and the better our policies can become. I'm going to want somebody to the left of me as much as I deal with those on the right of me. And it really all helps push and pull and help us all be better and get us to better policy solutions, ultimately, in the end, which is what we want. So I think that those are the big things is - how you build stuff that's going to build and outlive and outlast you. [00:53:56] Crystal Fincher: Wise words from someone who has walked that path and helped many other people walk it. Thank you so much for spending the time with us today, Councilmember Olgy Diaz. [00:54:07] Councilmember Olgy Diaz: Thank you. [00:54:09] Crystal Fincher: Thank you for listening to Hacks & Wonks, which is produced by Shannon Cheng. You can follow Hacks & Wonks on Twitter @HacksWonks. You can catch Hacks & Wonks on every podcast service and app - just type "Hacks and Wonks" into the search bar. Be sure to subscribe to get the full versions of our Friday week-in-review shows and our Tuesday topical show delivered to your podcast feed. If you like us, leave a review wherever you listen. You can also get a full transcript of this episode and links to the resources referenced in the show at officialhacksandwonks.com and in the podcast episode notes. Thanks for tuning in - talk to you next time.

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Summary In this episode of the Coaches Roundtable, Coaches, Chase, Chris, & Brevin, discuss various topics related to setting boundaries, navigating life's challenges, finding time for fitness, and understanding how the body burns fats and carbs. They emphasize the importance of putting oneself first, setting non-negotiables, and being flexible with routines. They also highlight the significance of a calorie deficit for weight loss and the role of consistency in achieving fitness goals. Overall, the hosts provide practical advice and insights for listeners to prioritize their well-being and make sustainable lifestyle changes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Recap 01:21 Setting Boundaries as a People Pleaser 10:04 Navigating Life's Curveballs and Sticking to a Routine 16:43 Finding Time for Fitness in a Chaotic Life 22:02 Understanding How the Body Burns Fats vs Carbs How to Connect with Us:  Chase's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/ Chris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fitness2021/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/ Visit our Website: https://www.conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/  Work with Conquer Fitness and Nutrition for 1:1 Coaching:  https://forms.gle/A7yZfj9uYJPQtvsL6 Brevin: https://www.instagram.com/brevinjandreau/

Imran and Qiao invited Anatoly and Meow to discuss why Jupiter on Solana will be bigger than Binance.No BS crypto insight for founders.Timestamps(00:00) Intro(00:36) Welcome to Good Game(01:07) Who is Meow and what is Jupiter?(02:01) How we met Meow(03:14) Let's bring on Anatoly and Meow(03:19) Notes and updates about Solana(05:22) Anatoly's Idea about being able to disrupt the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq(09:58) Technical abilities that Solana has(14:04) Why is it better to build a Nasdaq or NYC on Solana VS on an Ethereum Layer 2(14:56) The one massive advantage of a decentralized system(17:18) What is different about the Layer 2(21:35) Is Compulsivity really important?(23:56) What is The Most Important Application of Compulsivity?(24:54) Why people use Uniswap for Ethereum and Jupiter for Solana(28:32) Hotspots programs for Anatoly and how that scales over time(38:14) Is this something Ethereum could adapt(39:28) Understanding How to Leverage EVM(41:23) Qiao's opinion about the difference between Solana and Ethereum's DNA(43:43) If Anatoly believes Solana won't experience Layer 2, what is his opinion?(46:00) Anatoly's definition of layer 2(48:48) Types of applications that are only possible for Solana that they're excited about(57:26) Where do they see the space going against Uniswap?(01:01:47) Insight about Ethereum being instituted in Solana(01:05:08) Anatoly's feeling about where Solana is today(01:07:02) Areas that Solana can improve on(01:08:32) Final thoughts(01:10:40) Learnings from the conversationAnatoly Twitter - https://x.com/aeyakovenkoMeow Twitter - https://x.com/weremeowSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3N675w3Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3snLsxUWebsite: https://goodgamepod.xyzTwitter: https://twitter.com/goodgamepodxyzWeb3 Founders:Apply to Alliance: https://alliance.xyz/Alliance Twitter: https://twitter.com/alliancedaoDISCLAIMER: The views expressed herein are personal to the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any other person or entity. Discussions and answers to questions are intended as generalized, non-personalized information. Nothing herein should be construed or relied upon as investment, legal, tax, or other advice. 

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In this episode, we consider why HR professionals need to think about two key areas of human behaviors in today's technology-driven world. Bill's guest this time is Terence Tse, Ph.D., Professor at Hult EF and speaker at the recent DisruptHR London summit.He is also a co-founder and Executive Director of Nexus FrontierTech, a London-based scale‑up specializing in modernizing data-intensive processes. It provides AI solutions to make business data machine-usable and providing a robust AI infrastructure for process automation, helping boost organizations' ability to compete through lower costs, greater speed, and higher output quality. In addition, Terence holds the role of Co-Chair for the Start-up Lab of the French Chamber of Great Britain. He is also a Research Associate at the University College London Centre for Blockchain Technologies.Questions for Terence include:Tell me about the mission of Hult EFWhat is your view on the current development on AI?What do you think are some key considerations for leaders and HR pros when it comes to adopting advanced technologies such as AI for businesses?What are the skills and competencies needed for the future of work?Your talk at DisruptHR London on May 9 was called HR in the Cognitive Economy. Tell us about your session and some of the hoped-for learning outcomesMore About Terence Terence is Professor of Entrepreneurship at ESCP Business School.Terence is a co-author of The AI Republic: Building the Nexus Between Humans and Intelligent Automation, an international best seller on Amazon. He also co-wrote the best seller Understanding How the Future Unfolds: Using DRIVE to Harness the Power of Today's Megatrends. The framework contained therein was nominated for the CK Prahalad Breakthrough Idea Award by Thinkers50, the most prestigious award in business thought leadership. The DRIVE framework has also led Chartered Management Institute's own magazine Professional Manager in the UK to name Terence as one of the 18 new voices in 2018 that reshape management and leadership. Talent Quarterly in the US called the DRIVE framework one of the 24 trends transforming talent management in the years to come.He also wrote Corporate Finance: The Basics, which many students have regarded as one of the best books on the subject.Terence has provided commentaries on the latest current affairs and appeared in many outlets including the Financial Times, Forbes, The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Economist, CNBC, Les Echos, the World Economic Forum blog, Harvard Business Review (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Italian and German), MIT Technology Review, Project Syndicate and WIRED. He has also appeared on China's CCTV, Channel 2 of Greece, France 24, Japan's NHK, France's Xerfi and Radio România Cultural.We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.   

Meet Marisa, Founder and CEO of Grounding Source, which offers online courses and solo wellness retreats in the wilderness of Southern Utah for high-achieving women experiencing burn out.  And as you'll hear in this episode, her mission is to empower more women to put themselves first & to experience one of our most untapped resources for healing, some time alone in nature.    Here's just a few of the things we cover during our conversation: Understanding How to Complete the Stress Cycle Managing Burnout Spending Time Alone Allowing Your Business to Evolve Enjoy the episode! ~ Live your dreams, and happy adventuring! Social Media Channels: @GroundingSource Website: GroundingSource.com Show Notes: YOUR HOST LIZ: Connect with me on Instagram @LizLandeen Find out about my various programs to support entrepreneurs and/or set up a FREE 30-minute clarity call with me at https://www.lizlandeen.com/ The Outdoor Entrepreneur Team: Produced by Vandalpop Media at www.vandalpop.com

This week on Watts Up Radio, host Rick Vaske talks about Understanding HOW you got to your electric Bill! The Sound of Solar Podcast will help you better understand the Solar market and the latest technologies. Rick will break down Federal, State, and Local Tax incentives for Solar, ROI, Solar Financing, EV Vehicles, and Charging. Hear from businesses and homeowners already enjoying the benefits of Solar. And so much more. Subscribe to WATTS Up Radio everywhere.

Lupe Valdez is a Texas native with a film degree from the prestigious RTF department at the University of Texas at Austin. He's produced and directed dozens of projects across many mediums. He has 8 years experience as talent agent at the two biggest agencies in Texas, working both Los Angeles theatrical and Texas commercial and theatrical and has great relationships with casting directors in LA, Texas and the South East markets. As a volunteer Lupe ran the Austin branch of NALIP for 6 years and has participated in 15 years of SXSW, including 2 years as a film panelist and 4 years running the SXSW Filmmaker Lounge.In Los Angeles, has produced several projects and worked with the Marlene Agency for 6 years. We chat about Web3, Current State of Film, Self Taping, Hollywoods Broken System, Auditioning in Hollywood, Better Organization through the Blockchain, Opportunities and Fairness for Actors, Networking in Hollywood , Understanding How the Casting Directors Feel during the Casting Process   Connect more with Lupe: https://www.instagram.com/lupevaldez1   Connect with me social media links: https://twitter.com/katiechonacas https://twitter.com/culturekidsxyz https://www.instagram.com/chonacas https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiechonacas Voiceover Reel: https://www.chonacas.com/voiceover/ https://www.chonacas.com/nft-cv/    Disclaimer: None of the information in the podcast should be considered as a financial advice. Always do your own research.   Please consider SUPPORTING my SHOW, SUBSCRIBE to the NEWSLETTER, ENTER in the GIVEAWAYS https://www.chonacas.com/contact/      

What does “America's Rabbi” know about business? Plenty, as it turns out. Listen in when Meny talks with Rabbi Daniel Lapin, host of the weekly television show Ancient Jewish Wisdom and author of books like Thou Shall Prosper, about the ways that ancient Jewish wisdom contains the keys to prosperity and financial success. Rabbi Lapin explains why a giving mindset is crucial, how to avoid the incorrect idea that prosperity means taking something away from people, whether the trope that Jews are good with money actually contains an important truth, why you need to increase your circle of friends (and how to do it) when high intelligence can work against you, and more.  Rabbi Daniel Lapin, known widely as America's Rabbi, is a noted rabbinic scholar, best-selling author, and TV host. He is president of the American Alliance of Jews and Christians, author of America's Real War; Thou Shall Prosper, and other best-sellers. A frequent guest on Fox News, WallBuilders Radio, and Glenn Beck TV, he hosts his own popular radio and podcast programs with audiences worldwide. He hosts the weekly television show Ancient Jewish Wisdom with his wife, Susan, on the TCT Television Network. [00:01 - 08:21] Opening Segment • Discover the secrets of financial success • The nature of earning money and bringing in the spiritual part • How Jewish people are disproportionately good with money • Check out Thou Shall Prosper [08:22 - 16:12] Understanding How the World Works • Why a high IQ is not beneficial for business success • Success comes from understanding how the world works and exchanging value • People are often uncomfortable when asked to name a price for their goods or services • Paying a fair price is essential to avoid exploitation and ensure satisfaction [16:13 - 24:33] Escaping the Shackles of a Bad Spiritual Schematic • Making money is often associated with evil and greed in society • What "the rich must pay their fair share" means • Making money is not taking; it is evidence that you have served another human being. • People should focus on making money as a way to serve God [24:34 - 32:55] The Secret to Financial Success • Wealth is not defined by money but by satisfaction with one's portion in life • The Five Fs of success (family, physical fitness, friendships, finance, and faith) • Why employees should think of themselves as independent contractors • More business is generated through relationships than at business development meetings [32:56 - 44:35] Expand Your Network and Increase Your Wealth  • Authenticity is essential when trying to build relationships with successful people • Torah system encourages kindness and goodness for financial abundance • Look for opportunities to give, not take • Exploring the interconnectedness of God, money, family, friends, and health [44:36 - 52:41] Closing Segment • Rabbi Daniel on the rapid-four questions • Q&A: How should I balance aiming my marketing budget towards potential new clients vs. keeping my existing clients happy and satisfied? Want to connect with Rabbi Daniel? Check out his YouTube Channel and website. Head to We Happy Warriors, ancient solutions for modern problems! Key Quotes: “Part of understanding how the world really works means you understand that money flows to people who deliver value.” - Rabbi Daniel Lapin “If you understand how the world really works, you will always be able to serve other human beings regardless of what the circumstances are.” - Rabbi Daniel Lapin “Business is about giving; it's not about getting. The money flows automatically when you find a way to satisfy the needs and the desires of other people." - Rabbi Daniel Lapin Connect with Pte Group: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants to achieve in business. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

The Solutionary Mindset with Michael Matherws, VP for Innovation and Technology, Oral Roberts University Join us as Michael Matthews shares his expertise on becoming a Solutionary - someone who applies their time, intellect, emotion, and passion to solve today's most pressing issues. By understanding that there are no one-size-fits-all solutions for everything but rather tailor-made answers for each problem at hand, Mike outlines how this concept is key in assisting clients and employees to reach better outcomes. Whether you're working in sales or leading an organization, it is worth tuning into our episode! Michael Matthews is a solutionary, or a problem solver, who drives innovation, sales, and results. He believes that a common mistake people make is trying to boil the ocean or doing too much too quickly. Anything is possible, but it's important to understand the timing and the season of the problem. Michael advises to use third-grade logic, pay attention to people's emotions, have compassion, and find a solution to the problem. Timestamp: 0:02:24 Understanding the Ideal Attitude of a Solutionary 0:03:59 Understanding How to Solve Problems and Meet Quotas 0:05:28 Solutionary Strategies for Driving Innovation and Results 0:08:30 Finding Solutions to Difficult Problems 0:09:45 The Impact of Virtual Reality in Reducing Opioid Addiction 0:11:28 Behavior and Doing the Right Thing at the Right Time as a Solutionary 0:13:59 Benefits of Relaxed Selling and Celebrating Later 0:16:51 Building Professional Relationships and Finding Innovative Solutions 0:18:08 The Benefits of Skinware for Immersive Learning 0:20:19 Exploring the Benefits of Fluid Education 0:24:21 Reflection on Career Success 0:25:37 Attitude and Actions for Being a Solutionary Key Takeaways: You can bring a lot more value with intelligence by synthesizing that data, telling them what it means, or using it to solve a problem than you can with anything else. A solutionary is someone who is willing to invest time, intellect, emotion, and passion to find solutions for today's problems. There is no silver bullet for every issue, but there is a solution for every problem. ========================================= SUBSCRIBE: https://podfollow.com/howtosucceed Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a comment! Get your TICKET to join our 2023 summit: https://events.sandler.com/summit2023  

The Solutionary Mindset with Michael Matherws, VP for Innovation and Technology, Oral Roberts University Join us as Michael Matthews shares his expertise on becoming a Solutionary - someone who applies their time, intellect, emotion, and passion to solve today's most pressing issues. By understanding that there are no one-size-fits-all solutions for everything but rather tailor-made answers for each problem at hand, Mike outlines how this concept is key in assisting clients and employees to reach better outcomes. Whether you're working in sales or leading an organization, it is worth tuning into our episode! Michael Matthews is a solutionary, or a problem solver, who drives innovation, sales, and results. He believes that a common mistake people make is trying to boil the ocean or doing too much too quickly. Anything is possible, but it's important to understand the timing and the season of the problem. Michael advises to use third-grade logic, pay attention to people's emotions, have compassion, and find a solution to the problem. Timestamp: 0:02:24 Understanding the Ideal Attitude of a Solutionary 0:03:59 Understanding How to Solve Problems and Meet Quotas 0:05:28 Solutionary Strategies for Driving Innovation and Results 0:08:30 Finding Solutions to Difficult Problems 0:09:45 The Impact of Virtual Reality in Reducing Opioid Addiction 0:11:28 Behavior and Doing the Right Thing at the Right Time as a Solutionary 0:13:59 Benefits of Relaxed Selling and Celebrating Later 0:16:51 Building Professional Relationships and Finding Innovative Solutions 0:18:08 The Benefits of Skinware for Immersive Learning 0:20:19 Exploring the Benefits of Fluid Education 0:24:21 Reflection on Career Success 0:25:37 Attitude and Actions for Being a Solutionary Key Takeaways: You can bring a lot more value with intelligence by synthesizing that data, telling them what it means, or using it to solve a problem than you can with anything else. A solutionary is someone who is willing to invest time, intellect, emotion, and passion to find solutions for today's problems. There is no silver bullet for every issue, but there is a solution for every problem. ========================================= SUBSCRIBE: https://podfollow.com/howtosucceed Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a comment! Get your TICKET to join our 2023 summit: https://events.sandler.com/summit2023  

The Solutionary Mindset with Michael Matherws, VP for Innovation and Technology, Oral Roberts University Join us as Michael Matthews shares his expertise on becoming a Solutionary - someone who applies their time, intellect, emotion, and passion to solve today's most pressing issues. By understanding that there are no one-size-fits-all solutions for everything but rather tailor-made answers for each problem at hand, Mike outlines how this concept is key in assisting clients and employees to reach better outcomes. Whether you're working in sales or leading an organization, it is worth tuning into our episode! Michael Matthews is a solutionary, or a problem solver, who drives innovation, sales, and results. He believes that a common mistake people make is trying to boil the ocean or doing too much too quickly. Anything is possible, but it's important to understand the timing and the season of the problem. Michael advises to use third-grade logic, pay attention to people's emotions, have compassion, and find a solution to the problem. Timestamp: 0:02:24 Understanding the Ideal Attitude of a Solutionary 0:03:59 Understanding How to Solve Problems and Meet Quotas 0:05:28 Solutionary Strategies for Driving Innovation and Results 0:08:30 Finding Solutions to Difficult Problems 0:09:45 The Impact of Virtual Reality in Reducing Opioid Addiction 0:11:28 Behavior and Doing the Right Thing at the Right Time as a Solutionary 0:13:59 Benefits of Relaxed Selling and Celebrating Later 0:16:51 Building Professional Relationships and Finding Innovative Solutions 0:18:08 The Benefits of Skinware for Immersive Learning 0:20:19 Exploring the Benefits of Fluid Education 0:24:21 Reflection on Career Success 0:25:37 Attitude and Actions for Being a Solutionary Key Takeaways: You can bring a lot more value with intelligence by synthesizing that data, telling them what it means, or using it to solve a problem than you can with anything else. A solutionary is someone who is willing to invest time, intellect, emotion, and passion to find solutions for today's problems. There is no silver bullet for every issue, but there is a solution for every problem. ========================================= SUBSCRIBE: https://podfollow.com/howtosucceed Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a comment! Get your TICKET to join our 2023 summit: https://events.sandler.com/summit2023  

Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes - “As they say in Brazil, like, if you want to learn how to be a lion, you have to hang out with the lions.” 2:58“The goal is just to make people better through volleyball.” 11:12“Who doesn't love an underdog, you know, success story?” 12:57 “Confidence is not loyal to you and it only comes when it wants to come.” 14:23“Everytime that team gets one point is one more point you need to play to win.” 21:09“Are your feelings fueling you or failing you?” 28:15“We have this saying in Brazil that like, ‘A saint from home doesn't make any miracles.'” 36:49“This generation thinks that being kind means not hurting people's feelings.” 38:40“We're training you to change the program, not maintain the program.” 40:42“There should be more education, but not indoctrination.” 52:23“Tell me the bad stuff too because I want to be better.” 59:44 Guest Bio - Founder of Optimum BeachFounder of BVWCA (Beach Volleyball Women's Coaches Alliance)University of Louisiana at Lafayette Hall of Fame2022 USAV Female Junior Coach of the year2022 USAV Club of the Year2021 FL Region Coach of the YearUSAV NTDP Coach and Scout2009 AVP Most Improved Player17 years - professional beach volleyball player: AVP, Banco do Brasil and FIVB for Brazil Show Notes - 0:00 - WIMTS Podcast Intro0:32 - Introducing Pri Lima0:52 - Welcome to Pri1:58 - Life in Brazil & Volleyball Beginnings4:50 - Louisiana Ties8:12 - Optimum Beach13:54 - Certainty, Courage, and Ballsy Over Confidence20:22 - Work Smarter, Not Harder: Energy Management26:32 - Mental Efficiency with Your Athletes29:20 - Building Relationships with Your Athletes34:01 - BB Commercial34:10 - Mental Health Discussion40:51 - Character, Values, and Real Inclusion48:12 - Understanding How to Form Deep Human Connection58:39 - One Piece of Advice1:01:30 - Where Can People Connect with You?1:01:53 - Thank You1:02:13 - WIMTS Podcast Closing Links & Where to Find Pri - IG - @optimumbeach ; @prilima13 ; @BVWCAFB - Optimum Beach ; BVWCA (Beach Volleyball Women's Coaches Alliance)https://optimumbeach.us/

Welcome to the Damn Dude Podcast!!!!This is a very special episode!!This is Season 2, Episode 100!!!!!!!That makes a grand total of 200 DDP episodes!!!!- The Path to Becoming a Sovereign Individual- Being a Sovereign Man"As i go through the struggles of life and feeling alone in this particular struggle at hand, i realize it's because I'm discovering and creating sovereignty as a man and as an individual.True Personal sovereignty as a man comes from deep strength and courage and desire to own my life and create my destiny, no other human or soul can experience or do it for me. That's why when the path feels alone, it is, and there is ABSOLUTE strength and power in this sovereignty. "- The Path Can Often Feel Lonely.....Thats Because it IS.- The Strength of Understanding How to Be Alone - Modern Man can't even take a Sh*t without needing the support of the World in his One Hand.- The Fabric Of Life- Stories of Value to us are often so Important Because these stories represent a "Right Of Passage" to us in modern day.- What Percentage of Life is Social Construct? And What Percentage is Gods Plan/Natures Course/ Our Own Creation?Remember to say 3 things you're Grateful for every morning and every night!- Available on all major platforms!@RealCaliforniaCal@DamnDudePodcasatAvailable on all major platforms: https://damndudepodcast.buzzsprout.com/- Apple Podcasts- Buzzspout- Spotify- Google Podcasts- Amazon Music- iTunes- Stitcher- iHeart Radio- TuneIn + Alexa- Podcast Addict- PodChaser- Pocket Casts- Deezer- Listen Notes- Player Fm- Podcast Index- Overcast- Castro- Castbox- Podfriend- YouTubeDaaaaaaamn Duuuuuude!!!!!Be sure to leave a 5 Star written review on Apple Podcast/Listen Notes! :)If you'd love and support the show, please feel free to make a donation to the Damn Dude Podcast!(link below)Anything and everything is Appreciated! :) Much Love, Love All.CashApp: $DamnDudePodcastSupport the show

Your credit score is so much more than just a number! In this episode of Making Cents of Money, we explain what they are, how they work, and what you can do to enhance them to improve your access to credit. Additional Resources • Build Credit to Your Advantage webinar on November 9 at 12 PM CT. Registration: https://go.uillinois.edu/getsavvywebinars • What is a credit score? - https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-a-credit-score-en-315/ • Understanding How a FICO Credit Score is Determined - https://www.stlouisfed.org/education/continuing-feducation-video-series/episode-1-understanding-how-a-fico-credit-score-is-determined • New FICO Scores via myFICO - https://www.myfico.com/credit-education/credit-scores/new-fico-scores • Who are the credit invisibles? - https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/201612_cfpb_credit_invisible_policy_report.pdf • Making Cents of Money (episode 42): Credit Access - https://soundcloud.com/idfpr/episode-42-credit-access?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing • SMMC Credit web page - https://www.studentmoney.uillinois.edu/learn/Credit

Review of Michael R. Ash, Rethinking Revelation and the Human Element in Scripture: The Prophet's Role as Creative Co-Author (Redding, CA: FAIRLatterDaySaints.org, 2021). 770 pages. $34.95 (paperback). Abstract: A new book by Mike Ash examines to what degree the human mind is involved in receiving revelation. Ash sums up his view by saying, “prophets have a special calling, […] The post Understanding How the Scriptures Came to Be first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Review of Michael R. Ash, Rethinking Revelation and the Human Element in Scripture: The Prophet's Role as Creative Co-Author (Redding, CA: FAIRLatterDaySaints.org, 2021). 770 pages. $34.95 (paperback). Abstract: A new book by Mike Ash examines to what degree the human mind is involved in receiving revelation. Ash sums up his view by saying, “prophets have a special calling, […] The post Understanding How the Scriptures Came to Be first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Episode 93: Living a Creative Life of Purpose with Yetunde Shorters Yetunde has a calling, and it's crystal clear - to guide women in discovering their life's purpose so they can impact lives, brand their business, and earn profits confidently! Yetunde believes the world would be more joyful, compassionate, and kind if everyone stepped fully into their purpose. She has made it her mission to find the answer to the question, “Why is it so difficult for humans to be kind to each other - not nice, but truly kind?” A fervent globetrotter, Yetunde is fluent in two languages, Yoruba and English, and has been to over 88 cities all across the world. She has more than 20 years of experience in People Relations and Branding and worked with more than 700 entrepreneurs. Topics Covered on this episode of The Create and Grow Podcast: 01:09 - Introduction to Living a Creative Life04:23 - The Consistent Theme for Most People is Worthiness06:31 - Personal Branding's Purpose is not About You!12:39 - Particular Exercises that Embodied Connection in terms of Mindfulness14:57 - Brain-Centric Instructional Design Program17:18 - Understanding How the Integral Brain Steps up into a Level of Purpose19:59 - The Amygdala Hijack22:05 - Coming Up with Content on Each Lobe24:52 - Adults Learn in Multiple Perspectives26:23 - The Lack of Financial Literacy and Creativity Affects the Workforce   Subscribe: Spotify | YouTube Connect with Yetunde Shorters : Website YetundeShorters.com Connect with Genein Letford: Visit CAFFE Strategies Visit GeneinLetford.com Follow Genein on Facebook   #PerspectiveShifting #SeeingYourLifeFromAnOutsidePerspective #CAFFEStrategies #Intercultural #Diversity #InterculturalCreativity #Creativity #InterculturalCreativity #innovation #HowtoBeAnInterculturallyCreativeCommunicator  

Hi Cleaning Nation! Today on the podcast, we have another snippet from our recent live event. This time with Jackson and Jered, out two in-house marketing managers. They are going to be talking about your CRM or your customer retention management, why it is so important and what tools you can use to improve your current rates. This principle has a direct correlation to how many people find you as a business, so it's really important to understand and apply.  1:14 Why Does This Matter 7:50 Understanding How to Improve Your CRM On Your Own 9:52 Identify Kinks and Bottlenecks Love the idea, but find it overwhelming? Want to learn the next steps like, what to actually say on the call? Jump on a call with one of our coaches and learn strategies on how to grow your cleaning company and start loving your job every day! Book here 

What stories are you telling? In this segment, Seth Silvers shares how you can incorporate storytelling via podcasting. Which will allow you to grow your business in an authentic way that lasts. See video here - https://youtu.be/J4Finhyjbnc WHO IS SETH? Hi, my name is Seth Silvers and I have been a part of building brands since I was 16. Over the years I have had incredible opportunities to help purpose-driven brands build their businesses and market in authentic ways. In a nutshell, my primary passions are: - Seeing businesses not be afraid to be authentic and honest about the impact they want to make. - Understanding HOW to tell great stories in memorable ways. - Helping business owners see the stories and content they have that their audience wants to see. - Helping audiences support new businesses because they TRUST them. The amazing thing is that storytelling works. There is plenty of data that shows that people want to support a business because they believe in the business.... which means your customers want to know your story and why you exist. I help you know how to communicate that in a way that makes your business grow. Since launching in 2015, I have had the opportunity to build story-focused marketing and content campaigns for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. SETH'S CALL TO ACTION Want To Use Your Story to Get More Business? Learn how in our FREE 5-Day Email Course: www.successwithstories.com/challenge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-silvers-912a7989/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sethsilvers/ https://www.storytellers.chat/ GENESIS'S INFO https://thehello.llc/GENESISAMARISKEMP CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned, please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support

Did you know? 44% of the American workforce makes less than $20 an hour and are living paycheck to paycheck. Much of that hourly wage employee sector is considered essential workforce to keep our economy humming, as evident in the pandemic triggered shut down and in the current supply chain crisis. For this Compassionate Capitalist Show, Karen Rands is joined by Sabina Bhatia, Chief Customer Officer at PayActiv, to talk about the impact 'financial insecurity and well being' of hourly wage workers have on the profitability and scalability of businesses. Earned Wage Access is rapidly becoming the #1 way for companies to attract and retain their non-salary employees. Understanding HOW high turnover and job vacancies, and how distracted and anxious employees effect quality control and customer experience, is critical for both founders and investors. The soft dollar impact on the financial performance of a company and stagnation of a company to reach their growth targets directly correlates to the ROI of an investment. With great passion and focus, Sabina Bhatia has been instrumental in building the financial category of Earned Wage Access from infancy to mainstream adoption as the most important employee wellness benefit of 2022. As a Chief Customer Officer at Payactiv, she acts as a daily advocate and amplifier for the needs of thousands of corporate clients and millions of lower-income workers. More info at http://payactiv.com Karen Rands, is the leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement™ and author of the Best Seller, Inside Secrets to Angel Investing.  She is an authority on creating wealth through investing and building successful businesses that can scale and exit rich. Visit http://kugarand.com to learn how to hire her firm to identify the red flags of deal before you invest or try to raise capital. Watch Youtube: https://youtu.be/03AYl5lLARs

Unlike any other disorder in the DSM (diagnostic bible for mental illness), eating disorders have become glamorous and even enviable. “OMG how do you eat so little?” and “You're so good. You work out at the gym all the time.” Robyn and I talk about how in the world this happened and what to do about it. Robyn also shares some possible impacts of restriction on the body. Robyn is a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian and Supervisor in private practice in Los Angeles, CA and has been in the field for 25 years! She is a contributing author and is a nationally and internationally known registered dietitian nutritionist. She has been quoted in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Vogue, The Fix, Shape Magazine, Fitness, Oxygen, Pilates Style, Diabetes Forecast, BH Weekly, and Life & Style. She has been on national television as the eating disorder expert on The Insider.   Robyn is the author of the new book The Eating Disorder Trap: A Guide for Clinicians and Loved Ones and the host of the podcast The Eating Disorder Trap Podcast.   [0:01-01:51] Introductions Introducing our guest speaker    [01:52 – 03:56] Why are eating disorders glamorized? How the media plays a role in this societal acceptance.  How society downplays the effects of eating disorders.   [03:56 - 09:50] Eating Disorders: A Socially-Acceptable Form of Self-Harm? Robyn discusses what it's like to live with an eating disorder. The horrible yet familiar effects that people tend to downplay.    [09:51 - 11:20] What are Macronutrients and their Impact on the Body? Why does our body need macronutrients? Robyn illustrates how macronutrients help the body   [11:21 – 20:55] The Dangers of Restrictive Eating How do people find themselves in the depths of restriction? Why restriction is bad for you.  The fad of restrictive eating in society.   [20:56 - 25:16] Offering Support and Understanding: How to Do It? Steps to take to offer support and understanding to family members or friends who are suffering from eating disorders   [25:17 - 26:40] Protecting Yourself and Creating Boundaries How to create boundaries for yourself and encourage a supportive environment   [26:41 - 29:09] Outro Where to find Robyn?   Resources Mentioned: Robyn's Website Robyn's Book   Tweetable Quotes “If one food provided everything we needed, there wouldn't be so many other types of foods out there.” – Robyn L. Goldberg   Listen, validate, ask questions, really understand the other person's perspective and if you can't do that, ask how you can better understand.” – Rachelle Heinemann   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode.   Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here!    You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com