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What if everything you are searching for was never lost, only out of sight, like a pair of glasses sitting on your head the whole time? In this conversation, I sit down once again with Hitesh Bhatt, a yoga teacher and YouTube creator, who speaks widely on the ancient traditions and texts. We begin with a simple question: how do you convey teachings that have to be lived to be understood? Hitesh's answer is that every teaching that ever made sense to him already felt familiar, and that books, teachers and friends are only reminders pointing us back to ourselves. We talk about the mind as both the source of our conditioning and the way back out of it, the borders that exist in our heads but not on the Earth, and what he has noticed in people who return to their own nature: a deep relaxation and an acceptance of themselves even when they are not relaxed at all. We discuss the idea that there is no person, only a mask; the limits of language; and why he no longer believes in enlightenment as a destination. This is a conversation about simplicity, belonging and the illusion of safety. At its heart, it asks what changes when you stop treating life as a problem to be fixed. Feelings with Strangers Socials https://www.instagram.com/feelings.with.strangers/ Youtube https://youtu.be/kmDja4q83i8?si=xIl7TbBrdeCEk5dh Hitesh Bhatt YouTube Echoes of Existence https://www.youtube.com/@EOExistence Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yogawithhitesh Linktree https://linktr.ee/echoesofexistence Substack https://substack.com/@echoesofexistence1 Podcast Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echoes-of-existence/id1837613927
When was the last time you unlearned something?Today I want to introduce you to Eda, one of the friends I get to share time with here in Turkey, and one that has been quick to say yes to a random adventure and one that makes real conversation a part of time together in a way I treasure We chat about what it means to be open to experiences, how sometimes the opportunity to discover ourselves is the value in the adventure in front of us, and the reality of accepting the consequences of our own choices but the fear of having to live a life dictated by another's decisionsShe shares how stubbornness as a child led to her not fearing what comes of her own choices and valuing the weight of what she gets to do. She shares how our patience is of deep value and how she has learned to not give it endlessly where it is not valuedWe chat about the weight of feeling the energy of those around us and the way another cares for us when they hold kindness in how they share space with us. Eda is one that holds a lot of gentle wisdom, kind humanity, and an ease I value so much in how she is present with value of self, but without demands of anotherSo tune in today and meet Eda, someone who will remind you it is ok to look back on life and define what matters for who you are becomingAnd to you Eda thank you, thank you for your shared space of sincerity, your constant willingness to go on any of my odd side quests, and the way you choose to give and listen to those around you. It is a pleasure and joy to know you and hold memories with you
#455 In this podcast episode, Guy talked with listeners about the 10 things he wished he had known earlier on his spiritual and healing journey. He explained that people were already whole and complete, and that inner work had been more about remembering who they truly were than trying to become something new. He also shared that the mind alone could not solve everything, because the heart, body, and nervous system had carried deeper wisdom and information that needed to be felt, released, and embodied. Guy then reflected that healing did not always have to look dramatic, old patterns resurfacing did not mean someone was going backwards, and surrender was different from giving up. By the end, he encouraged listeners to stop doing the work alone, step into real embodied experience, and keep making small aligned choices that could gradually change the direction of their lives over time. ==================== Guy in the USA: immortaltaoistrites.com/matt-and-guy-lawerence Work with with Guy: www.guylawrence.com.au/start-here Guy's Official Partners: The DNA Company – Get 10% Off https://thednacompany.com/letitinpodcast FLFE – 2 Week Free Trial (No Credit Card Required) https://www.flfe.net/rp-affiliates.php?p=LiveInFlow&w=TryFLFEfree ==================== Referenced in This Episode Amit Goswami Dr. Sue Morter San Qing Matt Omo The 3D Paradox: Why Your Pain, Patterns and Problems Keep Returning, about "the source" (point 6). LIVE IN FLOW ==================== Key Points Discussed: (00:00) - 10 Things I Had to Unlearn About Healing, Spirituality and Letting Go! (01:45) - You're Already Whole—There's Nowhere Else to Get To (02:27) - You Can't Think Your Way Through Everything (03:17) - Why the Heart Needs to Inform the Mind (03:42) - The Glass and Water Analogy for Masculine and Feminine Energy (04:23) - Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Cannot Access (05:19) - Defragging the Body Without Knowing Every Story (05:58) - Reveal, Feel, Heal: Letting the Body Lead (06:24) - Why Forcing a Breakthrough Becomes Another Form of Control (07:01) - Surrender and Force Are Two Completely Different Paths (08:00) - You Don't Need the Perfect Intention to Move Forward (09:04) - The Path Becomes Clear Only After You Start Walking (09:34) - Healing Doesn't Need a Dramatic Mystical Experience (10:34) - Why Chasing Spiritual Experiences Can Block Surrender (11:14) - Old Symptoms Returning Doesn't Mean You're Going Backwards (12:19) - Step Into the Fire Without Rehearsing the Old Story (13:25) - Surrender Is Not the Same as Giving Up (15:44) - Why You Don't Have to Do the Inner Work Alone (17:07) - Enlightenment vs Embodiment: You Have to Actually Step In (20:03) - LIVE IN FLOW — Experience This Work in Person ==================== Guy's Offerings www.liveinflow.co ==================== Listen on Podcast Spotify Apple Podcasts ==================== Connect with Guy Instagram www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence Live In Flow www.instagram.com/live.in.flow ==================== Continue Your Journey Explore Guy's complete collection of solo podcast episodes: www.youtube.com/show/VLPLKOgPYwzskDo?sbp=Kgt1clRBdHJGem9pd0AB
In the Season 8 Finale, Michal explores the theme of personal growth and transition, emphasizing the importance of slowing down, despite it feeling unproductive, in order to speed up the physical manifestation of your answered prayer! It's a deep dive into unlearning limiting beliefs and embracing one's worth. She encourages listeners to step into their purpose and recognize that the time for change is now.Get Involved with Our Mission To Provide Health Resources to People of Color Who Can't Afford or Access it.Connect With Michalwww.MichalRenee.comInstagram | Substack| Linked In| YoutubeThe Her Promise Circle Foundationwww.HerPromiseCircle.orgInstagram | Youtube | FacebookGet Support| Volunteer | Give | Partner OrganizationsTakeawaysEmbrace the process of personal growth and transition.Unlearn limiting beliefs and recognize your worth.Chapters00:00 Transition and Grace01:11 Becoming a Different Version02:06 Praying for Change03:21 Slowing Down to Speed Up06:13 Preparing Perpetually08:40 Feeling Good Enough13:03 The Time is Now14:17 Moving Forward with Purpose
Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors): https://link.sheldongayisbugn.com/s3e24transcriptFollow I Must Be BUGN on IG @sheldongayisbugnSummary:In this episode of I Must Be BUG'N, I sit down with Lawrence C. Harris, a youth speaker who's turned his own journey through autism, childhood abuse, and personal challenges into a mission to help teens and young adults believe their past doesn't have to write their future. Lawrence walks me through the moment at fifteen when he stopped calling himself a victim and started asking "what if I did something about this instead," and we dig into accountability, community, and the belief he had to unlearn before real change could happen (listen to find out what that is ;-D). This one's for anyone who's ever felt stuck in their story and wondered if there was a way out.Key Topics:Autism is a different way the brain operates, not a better or worse one.Real change starts with a single question: "What if I did something about this?"Accountability means owning your choices, even when you didn't choose your circumstances.Breaking a struggle into smaller pieces makes it possible to solve.Believing you deserve help comes before anyone can actually give it to you.Stay in Contact with Lawrence Harris:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawrencec.empowers/Resources and Links:A Free coaching call with Lawrence: https://calendly.com/lawrencecharris/coachingFree Prompt-Journal (leave him feedback on this interview): https://speakerhub.com/cta/jI6IS9Helpful Links:Want to go deeper? Schedule a short call to explore working with me as a speaker or personal self-discovery coach: sheldongayisbugn.comFree list of Therapists for Melanated and Marginalized Groups: https://sheldongayisbugn.com/#resourcesFree GroupMe Community for Talented and Gifted adults: https://groupme.com/join_group/108040800/igLaxqNGND Connect - Online community for neurodivergent people: ndconnect.appUmbrella ND - Non-profit focused on neurodivergent advocacy: https://umbrellaopensdoors.org/resourcesKeywordsmental health, youth empowerment, neurodiversity, personal growth, accountability, community support, unlearning beliefs, autism awareness, journaling, purpose in life youth empowerment, generational differences, social media impact, personal goals, neurodivergence, compassion, empathy, self-discovery, mental health, personal growthIntro and Outro music provided by byrdversion1 - "Understand" from the album Nevermore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if becoming better educated isn't always about learning more, but about unlearning some of what we already believe?Most parents today did not grow up with classical Christian education. We bring our own experiences of school with us, along with assumptions about grades, success, learning, authority, and what education is supposed to accomplish. Often, we don't even realize those assumptions are there.In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens talks with educator, author, and consultant Christine Norvell about the surprising importance of unlearning. Drawing on more than 25 years in classical, homeschool, and public education, Christine explores how parents and teachers can recognize inherited habits of thought and begin replacing them with something deeper and more intentional.Along the way, Mark Twain raises the uncomfortable question of where our opinions actually come from, while C.S. Lewis and his famously demanding tutor, “the Great Knock,” offer a picture of what it looks like to have our thinking challenged and rebuilt. The conversation also gets intensely practical. What happens when students are given time to think before answering? How can parents respond to an argumentative child without simply shutting down the conversation? And how do we help young people move beyond reacting with opinions toward thoughtful discernment?Join us as we discuss moving forward in education while recognizing what we need to leave behind.Special Thanks to our partners who make BaseCamp Live possible:Wisdom and EloquenceThe Herzog FoundationZipCastLife ArchitectsWisephone by Techless Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.comDon't forget to visit basecamplive.com for more info and past episodes.
What if the way you love was shaped long before you ever chose a partner? Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh has spent more than two decades studying how people love across cultures, languages, and continents. A social psychologist, psychosexual therapist, author of Love by Design, and creator of the Emergent Love model, her research with couples across 41 countries asks what actually helps love thrive. In this episode, Robin and Sara explore the blueprints for love we inherit from our families, cultures, language, and earliest experiences—and how those invisible influences shape what we expect, accept, desire, and believe we deserve in relationships. They talk about why two people can say “I love you” while meaning entirely different things, whether romantic love can truly be unconditional, and why we may be asking one relationship to give us more than it possibly can. Together, they challenge the idea that love is something we simply find, fall into, or either have or don't have. Instead, Sara invites us to look at what actually creates love between two people: trust, respect, compassion, intentionality, and the everyday ways we relate to one another. They also explore the difference between knowing about relationships and actually becoming fluent in them—and why, in a world increasingly designed for comfort and convenience, practising human connection may matter more than ever. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. When life feels overwhelming, therapy can help. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/loveready. IN THIS EPISODE (00:04:14) Our Earliest Blueprints for Love (00:05:34) How Culture & Language Shape Love (00:11:18) Is Love Really Unconditional? (00:17:16) How Culture Teaches Us to Relate (00:21:04) Why Relationship Education Is a Human Right (00:29:31) What Is Universal About Love? (00:31:23) Deconstructing What We Believe About Love (00:34:05) Which Cultures Get Love Right? (00:36:24) Are We Asking Too Much From Our Relationships? (00:41:25) Emergent Love: When One Plus One Equals Three (00:43:47) AI, Comfort & the Future of Relationships (00:48:11) Relational Literacy vs. Relational Fluency (00:52:52) What Sara Had to Unlearn About Love (00:57:48) Being in Love vs. Practising Love (01:01:49) Knowing About Love vs. Actually Living It (01:07:45) What 41 Countries Taught Sara About Love (01:10:07) The Myth About Love We Need to Unlearn (01:10:53) What Is Love? ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh grew up in Iran and went on to create The Whispers, a BBC World Service program that opened honest conversations about sexuality and relationships with Persian-speaking audiences around the world. Today she is a social psychologist, psychosexual therapist, and author known as a Relational Architect, with more than 500 keynotes and workshops delivered across 40+ countries. Her award-winning book, Love by Design, received the 2025 Clark Vincent Award from CAMFT and introduces the Emergent Love Model, a framework drawn from research with hundreds of couples across 41 countries. She has been featured by BBC, CNN, NPR, and Al Jazeera, and was named one of Harper's Bazaar's "Best Love Doctors." Instagram Website QUOTES“When you have clarity of mind and peace of heart, you have arrived.” — Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh “Where you are born shapes the way you love—the rituals, the language, the expectations.” — Robin Ducharme “The ingredients for loving relationships are the same no matter what.” — Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh “It is about the little things. It's how we treat each other in the day to day. The little details matter.” — Robin Ducharme “We all carry different meanings packed into that word. I say, ‘I love you,' you say, ‘I love you' back—but do we exchange the same expectations and rules of engagement within that one specific word? We don't.” — Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh “You don't fall out of love; you fall out of loving.” — Robin Ducharme GET THE REAL LOVE READY BOOK Real Love Ready: A Guide to Relational Literacy is a clear, compassionate guide to the knowledge, skills, and daily practices that help us love with greater intention, truth, and heart. https://geni.us/RealLoveReadyBookFollow Us: @realloveready @robinducharmeofficial @soulprintmediaco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Do you constantly find yourself apologizing for having needs, holding back your voice, or feeling like your presence is an inconvenience to others?That tendency is not who you are. It is simply a rule your unconscious mind learned long ago to keep the peace or stay safe. And what was learned can be unlearned.Settle into a comfortable position, allow the surface beneath you to take your weight completely, and let this session guide you into a deep, restorative sleep.In this episode, you will:Release the unconscious habit of over-apologizing and people-pleasingSet down the weight of phantom debts and expectationsRelease physical tension in your jaw, shoulders, and chestDrift into a safe, natural sleep while your unconscious mind updates old patterns
In this Start With a Win episode, you'll meet Jill Riley, a global change strategist who's spent decades helping people break free from outdated systems. Discover the power of the '10 Permissions' and learn how to navigate profound change in your life and business. Join host, Adam Contos for a conversation that challenges you to unlearn the old rules and give yourself permission to write new ones. Get ready to step into transformation and reinvention with Jill's insights from post-apartheid South Africa to AI-era classrooms.Jillian Reilly - author, global change strategist, and creator of The Ten Permissions. She works at the intersection of personal development, social disruption, and future readiness - helping people rethink what it means to live, work, and thrive in a world that's rewriting its rules in real time.For 30 years she worked on the frontlines of change - from post-apartheid South Africa to AI-era classrooms. Jillian helped people across generations break out of outdated systems and write new scripts for their lives. Now bringing that expertise to leaders, students, educators, and parents navigating an unpredictable future.00:00 Intro02:27 Thinking it was a six-month trip!04:10 Unlearn to give yourself permission to learn the new06:30 If you don't embrace this way, you will miss out!09:47 No, leaders are not ready…they need to own this!14:28 Thought on AI and how to build into culture18:35 Four great questions to frame the conversations…23:58 It is as simple as this… Website: https://tenpermissions.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianreilly/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:
Building AI startups can make past success a liability when it convinces you that the way you built before is the way you should build next.Sam Kroonenburg knows what it feels like to build at scale. He co-founded A Cloud Guru, helped grow it into a business serving millions of learners, and eventually sold the company to Pluralsight. Now, as CEO and co-founder of Cuttable, he's back at the beginning: finding customers, testing assumptions, shipping imperfect products, and learning how different company-building looks in the AI era.In our conversation, we explore what Sam had to unlearn when he moved from running a 600-person company back into an early-stage startup. We get into why Cuttable walked away from nearly $1 million in annual recurring revenue, how enterprise customers can pull a young company away from the product it actually needs to build, and why AI is shifting product and engineering teams from owning parts of a system to owning measurable outcomes.Key TakeawaysPast success can distort your judgment: Starting Cuttable reminded Sam that reputation means little if the product does not solve a problem customers will pay for.Experience does not transfer automatically: Sam could trust his instincts when building for engineers, but entering advertising required him to test assumptions and learn from customers.Revenue can hide the wrong product: Cuttable reached nearly $1 million in ARR while engineers were still manually doing work the product was supposed to automate.Taking the long view can require a reset: Sam and his co-founders released every customer, returned to zero revenue, and rebuilt around end-to-end automation.AI shifts the focus from tasks to outcomes: Instead of teaching AI to copy a human process, teams should define the desired result and let AI determine how to achieve it.Additional InsightsSpeed can be an advantage over scale: A Cloud Guru prepared courses before AWS certifications launched, then updated them using real exam feedback.Playfulness can strengthen a product: Short, entertaining lessons made cloud training easier to engage with and helped A Cloud Guru stand out.Paying customers provide stronger signals: Payment shows whether a problem matters enough to solve and makes the customer's feedback more meaningful.AI is changing team ownership: Cuttable is moving from teams that own system components to teams accountable for measurable customer outcomes.Founder optimism needs a counterweight: Glitch Capital uses analysts and experienced operators to challenge assumptions and add rigor to investment decisions.Episode HighlightsEpisode Highlights00:00 – Episode RecapSam reflects on starting again after a major exit and learning that customers care more about solving their problem than a founder's reputation.02:13 – Guest Introduction: Sam KroonenburgMeet Sam Kroonenburg, CEO and co-founder of Cuttable, co-founder of A Cloud Guru, and founder investor at Glitch Capital.03:29 – The Moment Technology ClickedSam traces his entrepreneurial journey back to receiving his first computer and learning to code through an online pen pal.09:11 – Winning Through Speed and PlaySam explains how A Cloud Guru used informed bets, rapid updates, and playful learning experiences to move faster than larger organizations.12:26 – Starting Again and Unlearning Founder InstinctMoving from a 600-person company to an early-stage startup forced Sam to test his assumptions and relearn how to earn customer trust.17:51 – Running a Startup Like a Large CompanySam initially brought too much structure, reporting, and sales pressure into Cuttable before refocusing on product-market fit.20:56 – Why Cuttable Went Back to ZeroAfter reaching nearly $1 million in ARR, Cuttable released every customer and rebuilt around end-to-end automation.27:48 – Why Paying Customers Change the SignalSam explains why payment reveals whether a problem matters enough to solve and makes customer feedback more meaningful.29:43 – Stop Teaching AI to Work Like a HumanCuttable learned to give AI the available data and desired outcome instead of forcing it to follow a prescribed human process.34:45 – Organizing Teams Around OutcomesSam explores why engineers focused on customer impact often embrace AI and how Cuttable is organizing teams around measurable outcomes.38:41 – Why Founder Optimism Needs a FilterSam explains how Glitch Capital balances founder optimism with analysts and experienced operators who challenge assumptions.42:03 – Smaller Teams and Bigger ImpactSam shares his optimism that AI will help smaller teams create impact at a scale that once required much larger organizations.FAQsQ1. What did Sam Kroonenburg have to unlearn after building A Cloud Guru?Sam had to unlearn the confidence and operating habits that came with previous success. At Cuttable, he found that reputation could not replace customer value, evidence, or the search for product-market fit.Q2. Why did Cuttable give up nearly $1 million in annual recurring revenue?Enterprise demands were pulling Cuttable toward custom work and manual intervention. When engineers began generating and fixing campaigns themselves, the team released those customers and rebuilt around end-to-end automation.Q3. How does Sam Kroonenburg think AI changes product development?Sam believes teams should spend less time telling AI how to perform a task and more time defining the desired outcome. AI can then use the available data to determine the best method.Q4. Why does Sam prefer feedback from paying customers?Payment shows that a problem matters enough to solve. Free users can offer feedback without genuinely valuing the product, while paying customers provide a stronger signal.Q5. How is AI changing the way Cuttable organizes engineering teams?Cuttable is organizing teams around measurable customer outcomes instead of software components. Teams can use AI and evaluation systems to improve those outcomes continuously.Useful ResourcesCuttable — Sam Kroonenburg's AI-powered creative production system for advertising.A Cloud Guru — The cloud computing education company co-founded by Sam and later acquired by Pluralsight.Glitch Capital — The Australia and New Zealand founders fund Sam started with fellow founders and operators.AWS re:Invent — Discussed in Sam's story about how A Cloud Guru prepared training for new AWS certifications at launch speed.Square Peg — Cuttable's investor, whose response to the company's decision to reset revenue reinforced Sam's understanding of seed-stage investing.Artificial Organizations — https://geni.us/artificialorgsRead Artificial Organizations? 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Get new episodes in your inbox - https://vc10x.beehiiv.comMorgan Flager is Managing Partner at Silverton Partners, the longest-running and most active early-stage venture firm in Texas. He joined Silverton in 2006 and has spent two decades backing seed and Series A companies out of Austin, with outcomes including SailPoint, Ping Identity, Vacasa, AlertMedia, Black Locus and TrendKite. Silverton closed Fund VII at $248M, the largest in the firm's history, and is currently in market with Fund VIII. Before Silverton, Morgan invested at FTV Capital and held operating roles at Kintana and Ingrian Networks. He holds a BS from Stanford.Morgan is at least doubling Silverton's allocation to hard tech, and he explains why part of that rotation is real conviction and part of it is the venture industry running from a broken toy.⭐ This episode is brought to you by Podcast10x - https://podcast10x.comKey topics we cover:- Why Silverton's hard tech allocation is moving to 30-40% of the fund across defense, AI infrastructure, manufacturing and energy- What still makes a software company defensible when features are commoditized and wrappers are worse than features- Why he's writing more seed checks instead of holding deeper reserves as the power law sharpens- The valuation math that makes him walk away: a $300M seed entry needs a $5B outcome, and only ~30 companies have crossed $10B in 20 years- How LP conversations changed between Fund VII and Fund VIII, and why liquidity is now the first questionChapters:(00:00) - Preview (00:52) - Introduction to Morgan Flager & Silverton Partners (02:19) - Silverton's Evolving Deployment Strategy (2022-2026) (03:15) - Increased Allocation to Hard Tech & Emerging Categories (06:01) - Why VCs are Shifting from Software to Hard Tech (08:03) - Distinguishing AI Wrappers from Defensible Enterprise Platforms (12:25) - The Next Era of the Texas Startup Ecosystem (15:07) - Portfolio Construction: More Shots on Goal vs. Deeper Reserves (18:20) - How AI Creates More Capital-Efficient Software Companies (22:26) - Maintaining Valuation Discipline in a Hot Market (25:55) - How AI Will Change the Healthcare Landscape (29:40) - The Changing Architecture of a Successful Marketplace (33:00) - The Risk of Frontier Models (OpenAI, Claude) Competing with Startups (38:00) - Distinguishing Genuine Founder Obsession from Trend Chasing (40:38) - The Most Common Scaling Friction for B2B Founders ($1M to $10M ARR) (43:40) - The Shift in LP Conversations and Priorities for Fund VII (47:01) - How LP Composition has Shifted Over Time (49:36) - Navigating Tough Board Conversations About Fundraising (54:33) - The Core Investing Philosophy Morgan Had to Unlearn (58:34) - Rapid Fire Round Begins (58:46) - Sectors and Regions (59:11) - Stage of Investment (59:20) - Leading Rounds (59:30) - Typical Check Size (59:45) - How Founders Can Get in Touch (01:00:16) - Where to Follow Morgan OnlineConnect with Morgan Flager:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mflager/Silverton Partners - https://www.silvertonpartners.comConnect with Prashant Choubey:LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabX - https://x.com/ChoubeySahabSubscribe to VC10X newsletter - https://vc10x.beehiiv.comSubscribe on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@VC10XSubscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc10x-investing-venture-capital-asset-management-private/id1632806986Subscribe on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7F7KEhXNhTx1bKTBFgzv3k?si=WgQ4ozMiQJ-6nowj6wBgqQVC10X website - https://vc10x.com#VentureCapital #DeepTech #StartupInvesting #SeedFunding #AustinTech
This week, I welcome Jenn Lee, President and CMO of TravelPlanners International and Vacation Planners, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including an update to Europe's border entry exit issues, a new DOT rule that will impact travel, and more. Later, Lee shares her thoughts on the top habits that travel advisors need to unlearn and various ways they can improve their business. Lee provides insights for advisors to streamline their processes in order to further grow, sharing tips on how to correctly speak to potential clients and the tools that successful advisors are using today to develop good habits. The discussion with Lee on advisor habits begins after the 12:30-minute mark. Today's episode sponsor: Travel Insured International At Travel Insured International, we believe that power lies in partnership. And that means giving you the tools to streamline your workflow and help protect your reputation. Gain more control over your business (and its bottom line) with a custom Advisor Dashboard featuring a quote manager, commission and conversion tracking, and payment alerts. Plus, our Certified Specialist Program gives you the confidence to offer premium protection as a standard offering. Your clients aren’t alone. Now, neither are you. Visit TravelInsured.com. Where our people, become your people. Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What if your purpose isn't something you need to find, but something waiting to be built?We often imagine purpose as one big calling hidden somewhere in the future. But perhaps a better place to start is with the problems already in front of us.In this episode of The BLAC Moment, I sit down with Kwame Nyatuame for a conversation about purpose, problem-solving, leadership, opportunity and what it means to believe that we were born for this time.The world has no shortage of problems. But every problem also creates a need for someone willing to think differently, take responsibility and build a solution.We explore the shift from asking “What can I get from the world?” to asking “What can I contribute?” And why making a difference doesn't necessarily begin with money, influence, a perfect plan or permission. It begins with paying attention.In This ConversationWe explore:Why purpose may be easier to understand through problemsHow problems can become opportunities to buildWhy your preparation matters before opportunity arrivesThe difference between complaining about problems and solving themWhy leadership begins with responsibilityBuilding something that genuinely serves peopleWhy this generation needs more builders, not just criticsThe relationship between purpose, significance and serviceHow ordinary people can create extraordinary impactWhat it really means to be born for this timeAt the heart of this conversation is a simple challenge:Look around you.What frustrates you? What is broken? What could be better? Who needs help? What problem keeps being ignored?Perhaps instead of asking, “What is my purpose?”Ask:“What problem am I willing to solve?”Because you don't have to change the entire world to make a difference.You can change the part of it within your reach.BLAC ReflectionWhat problem have you been complaining about that you could start contributing to?What are you learning today that may be preparing you for an opportunity tomorrow?And most importantly:What will be different because you were here?
Learning is how we absorb. It's how we develop skills, figure out the world, find our footing. But when do we give any of it back? When do we drop what no longer serves?Unlearn is that step. This episode goes through what got installed before Sanika had a say: the family scripts, the migration story she inherited, the range of anger she was allowed to show. None of it was chosen. All of it got carried.Unlearning is not erasing. It's sorting. Keep the essence. Shake off the dirt. How do you divine unlearn?Send us Fan MailThank you for listening and for adding new dimensions to your definitions. Keep growing, keep exploring, and keep defining life on your terms.Explore the website: howdoyoudivine.comFollow the showInstagram: instagram.com/howdoyoudivineYouTube: youtube.com/@howdoyoudivineFacebook: facebook.com/howdoyoudivineMeet the founder and hostSanika is a founder, inventor, and strategist building at the intersection of culture, media, and technology. How Do You Divine?® is the anchor of HDV Media, a company built on one idea. The words we inherit quietly design the lives we lead.Every episode takes one word and examines it through culture, intellect, emotion, and lived experience. Definitions that were handed to you. Definitions you adopted. Definitions you assumed were just normal.New episode every Sunday.
This video is not to degrade or attack the individual. I prayed for Lex Meyer, and I desire him to come to the knowledge of the truth.HOW TO HAVE ETERNAL LIFE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX6NdGnm_vA @unlearnthelies @TheGraftedChurch ORIGINAL VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EykKX2xAF8Y&t=337sSUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/c/biblelineLIKE https://www.facebook.com/biblelineminCOMMENT ask us a question!SHARE with all your friends and familyHave a Bible question? The questions@biblelineministries.org email address is not longer in use, but you can:- Explore Pastor Jesse's full teaching library: https://www.youtube.com/@BibleLine/playlists- Watch a clear gospel presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX6NdGnm_vA- Ask your question live on air during our YouTube call-in show:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLElaVGv3oAZ6Y9q4uV9TOX5PMEYimFXqgSupport Bibleline - https://www.calvaryoftampa.org/donate/Bibleline is a ministry of Calvary Community Church in Tampa, Florida and is hosted by Pastor Jesse Martinez.LIKE THIS? CHECK THESE GUYS OUT:@Northlandchurchstc@YankeeArnoldMinistries@focusevangelisticministriesinc@TheKeesBoerMinistryChannel@FishersWithFaithMinistries@QuentinRoad@NorthsideChurchAthens@C4CApologetics#bibleline #salvation #unlearnthelies #lexmeyer #graftedchurch #osas #oncesavedalwayssaved #eternalsecurity #gospel #complacency #myths #myth #busted #christians #believe #truth
In today's episode, I'm diving into why you were taught not to cry, and why it might be time to unlearn that. For many of us, the message that crying isn't okay started early. Maybe you heard phrases like, "Dry it up," or "I'll give you something to cry about.” Maybe you grew up believing strength meant keeping your emotions hidden, or never letting your kids see you struggle. But hiding our emotions doesn't necessarily protect the people around us. It can actually reinforce the idea that tears are something to be ashamed of. Our tears have a purpose, and they need somewhere to go. You don't need to apologize for your tears, and you don't need to judge them. Sometimes, allowing yourself to cry is simply part of allowing yourself to be fully HUMAN.In this episode, I cover:Why so many of us apologize for cryingWhy hiding emotions doesn't necessarily protect our children3 types of tears + the purposes they serveThe unique benefits of emotional tearsWhat repressing emotions can really lead toChoosing to cry when YOU feel comfortable + also not holding them in forever Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/were-you-taught-not-to-cry Connect with Terryn:Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.comResources & Links:Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you – mention “castpod” when you book to receive 10% off!Check out my merch shopJoin the waitlist for the Good Movement CollectiveGood Movement music by: Aaron EspePodcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting
What if the thing holding your dog daycare or boarding business back isn't something you still need to learn—but something you need to unlearn? As your business grows, the habits, assumptions, and beliefs that helped you get started can quietly become the same things keeping you stuck. In this episode of the Overdog Podcast, we dig into why growth sometimes requires letting go of what used to work instead of piling on another strategy, system, course, or marketing tactic.We'll look at some of the most common beliefs pet resort owners carry with them as they grow, from how they manage their teams and customers to how they think about marketing, busyness, and their own role in the business. You'll also get a simple way to examine an area of your business that's frustrating you and figure out whether an outdated assumption is behind it. If you've been working harder, learning more, and still running into the same problems, this episode might help you see what needs to change from a completely different angle.
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:37) How Dr. Howard Schubiner discovered Dr. John Sarno's mind-body approach (4:42) The five-step approach to understanding chronic pain (5:43) Why abnormal MRIs may not explain back and neck pain (10:10) The pain, fear, pain cycle and how the brain creates pain (15:11) Conditions that may involve neuroplastic symptoms (20:30) Research on unnecessary back surgery and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (22:13) Three major types of stress that can trigger symptoms (26:50) How beliefs, placebo, and nocebo effects influence the body (29:33) Signs that chronic pain may be neuroplastic (34:21) Where to find trained neuroplastic pain practitioners (37:51) Pain Reprocessing Therapy and emotional healing (42:09) A surprising post-concussion recovery story (46:14) Resources for learning more about neuroplastic pain (48:04) Outro Who is Dr. Howard Schubiner? Dr. Howard Schubiner is a physician, researcher, author, and internationally recognized expert in chronic pain and mind-body medicine. He is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics and directs the Mind-Body Center of Providence in Southfield, Michigan. He is a Clinical Professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and has authored more than 100 scientific publications. Dr. Schubiner has played a major role in developing and researching treatments for neuroplastic pain, including Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy and Pain Reprocessing Therapy. His newly expanded book, Unlearn Your Pain: The Science of Recovering from Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression, was published by The Open Field/Penguin Random House in May 2026. He is also a co-founder of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms and continues to teach clinicians and patients around the world. Connect with Dr. Howard Website: https://unlearnyourpain.com/ Nonprofit Oganization: https://neuroplastic.org/ Grab a copy: Unlearn Your Pain Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
What if some of the things you call your personality are actually patterns you learned in childhood?In this episode of The BLAC Moment, I sit down with Rashida M. Pangabu for an honest conversation about the childhood experiences we carry into adulthood, often without realizing it.We talk about shame, trust, emotional abuse, false accusations, parenting, asking for help, forgiveness, sibling differences, generational patterns, and healing.Why do some adults find it so difficult to apologize?Why can children raised by the same parents grow into completely different adults?Why do some of us struggle to ask for help even when we desperately need it?What happens when parents mistake control for protection?And how do childhood experiences shape the way we trust, communicate, love, parent, and respond to conflict as adults?This isn't a conversation about blaming our parents or remaining trapped in the past.It's about understanding the past well enough to stop unconsciously repeating it.In This ConversationHow childhood experiences follow us into adulthoodThe hidden impact of shameWhy asking for help can feel so difficultWhat false accusations can do to trustEmotional abuse and the wounds people cannot seeWhy some adults struggle to say, “I was wrong”Why siblings can experience the same family completely differentlyThe difference between parental guidance and parental controlWhat happens when children don't feel trusted by their parentsHow childhood experiences affect adult relationshipsBreaking generational patterns instead of passing them onUnderstanding intentions versus understanding impactLearning to trust again after being hurtHealing without pretending the past never happenedBecoming the parent, partner, sibling, or person you consciously choose to beThe Bigger QuestionAt some point, we have to ask ourselves:What did my childhood teach me that I no longer need to carry?Growing older happens automatically.Healing doesn't.Sometimes becoming requires looking honestly at where we came from, understanding what shaped us, keeping what served us, and having the courage to unlearn what didn't.Because the patterns we refuse to confront don't simply disappear.We risk passing them on.BLAC ReflectionEvery leader has a BLAC Moment.Ask yourself:What did I learn about love, trust, shame, conflict, and vulnerability as a child?Which of those lessons still shape my relationships today?What ends with me?This conversation isn't about having a perfect childhood.It's about deciding what kind of adult you want to become despite it.
For years I bought into a script I didn't even write, play hard to get, shrink yourself, don't be "too much," wait for love to just happen to you. I lived by these rules and they kept me stuck on repeat, dating the wrong people and wondering why nothing changed. In this episode, part three of my 37 Unfiltered birthday series, I'm getting brutally honest about the 10 (plus a bonus) lies dating culture sold me, and exactly what I had to unlearn to finally build the secure, easy relationship I have today.Inside the Episode:The lie about playing it cool that actually trains you to attract emotionally unavailable people, and what securely attached dating looks like insteadWhy "you just haven't met the right person yet" is one of the most dangerous things dating culture ever told you (and what it's really protecting you from facing)The dream partner list I made in my 20s, why it made me feel icky, and the new list I want you to build insteadI'm unpacking all 10 lies, the ones about your body, your success, your emotions, your timeline, plus a bonus one that might sting a little. This episode is your permission slip to stop performing for love and start becoming the kind of secure that attracts it.Ready to do the inner work? My birthday bundle is here and it's the perfect place to start, Identity Reset, the Boundaries Queen audio course, and the Secure. Soft. Magnetic. private podcast, all together at 50% off for a limited time plus a free ticket for the Become Secure Live Workshop. Grab the Secure Rebuild Birthday Bundle →
► Ready to go deeper and work with Randy directly:https://randygage.com/breakthroughu/► Prefer audio? Get the podcast (and exclusive content):https://randygage.com/podcastThey were programmed into you. In this episode of All Can No Can't | Mastering Resilience, Randy joins host Jeff Luther to explore how the beliefs we absorb in childhood can quietly determine our relationship with money, success, health, relationships, risk, and even our own potential decades later.Randy shares his journey from being jailed for armed robbery at 15 to building a life centered around prosperity and entrepreneurship. He explains the encounter that first caused him to question his identity, why certainty can become an addiction, and how even after decades of studying prosperity, he still catches himself operating from beliefs that no longer serve him. Randy and Jeff also explore why poverty is about more than money, how inherited beliefs can sabotage success, why entrepreneurs must become comfortable with uncertainty, and what it takes to consciously replace an old belief with one that empowers you.If you've ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns despite knowing better, the answer may be buried in programming you received long before you were old enough to question it. Show Notes ► Wealth Without Apology: https://amzn.to/49zfm86 ► Breakthrough U Entrepreneur Accelerator Program:https://randygage.com/breakthroughu/ ► Randy's Website: https://randygage.comWho is This Guy?Randy isn't some influencer who listened to a couple podcastsand started posting hot takes. He's the streetwise founder of Prosperity Factory, Inc., who has been building and scaling businesses for more than 40 years. Randy has authored 16 bestselling books, translated into 25+languages, including his latest—Wealth Without Apology—and spoken to more than 2 million people across 50 countries. He's been inducted into both the Speaker Hall of Fame and Direct Selling Hall of Fame.But none of that is why people follow him.They follow him because he calls BS…and says what most people are too afraid to admit. When he's not rocking the stage or building his next project, you'll probably find him coaching a softball team somewhere.Connect with Randy:Instagram: randy_gage Twitter: randy_gage Facebook: randygage
Johnny Chang is a former gang member and inmate turned Christian pastor, speaker, and podcaster. What happens when a boy enters prison at 12 and doesn't emerge until 25? That was Johnny Chang's reality. Raised amid violence and gangs, he eventually found God. But does a violent past define a man forever, or can he choose to become someone better? Expect to learn how Johnny was brought into gang life when he was 12 years old, why Juvie is more violent but less lethal than prison, what life is like in prison and what it takes to survive, the hardest things to unlearn after prison, how Johnny found god and started preaching the gospel, what twelve-year-old Johnny would think if he could see himself now and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) How Johnny Got Pulled Into Gang Life (08:44) Surviving California's Youth Prison System (16:08) How Prison Politics Reshapes Gang Mentality (20:43) The Hidden Status Hierarchy Inside Prison (22:54) Why Prison Violence Is So Manipulative (29:26) Johnny's Most Dangerous Moment Behind Bars (33:57) The Prison Habits That Are Hardest to Unlearn (39:04) Why Life After Prison Is So Difficult to Rebuild (43:01) Why Johnny Feared Life Outside Prison (57:04) How Johnny Found Purpose Through Christianity (01:11:41) The Courage of Forgiveness (01:16:26) Why Finding Peace Can Feel Like a Battle (01:21:19) How Do We Distinguish God's Voice From Our Own? (01:25:04) Is Turning to Religion a Sign of Weakness? (01:27:25) Why Are Vulnerable Conversations So Hard? (01:29:59) Is Forgiveness Actually Selfish? (01:41:51) Why Returning to Prison Terrified Johnny (01:52:51) What Would Johnny's 12-Year-Old Self Think Now? (01:59:01) Where to Find Johnny Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spending more time fixing your AI outputs then you're saving? You're not alone. The trap? You're in operator mode. Falling for the industry status quo like upskilling and human-in-the-loop. The real winners in the AI race? Companies that have changed the human-AI relationship. How? Join us for Volume 4 of our Start Here Series as we uncover what you need to know. Human-AI Collaboration: Best practices for working alongside AI -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Human-AI Collaboration Best Practices 2026Shift from Operator to Orchestrator RolesHuman-in-the-Loop Limitations ExplainedExpert-Driven AI Review Loops vs. Generic OversightOrchestrating AI Agents for Business ProductivityBuilding Reusable AI Context and SkillsElevating AI Champions on TeamHuman Strengths vs. AI Strengths in WorkflowsAvoiding Augmentation Debt and Workflow PitfallsMindset Shifts for Effective AI ManagementTimestamps:00:00 "Everyday AI: Start Here"03:23 "AI Shift: Operator to Orchestrator"06:35 "Unlearn to Harness AI"11:15 "AI Surpassing Human Collaboration"15:11 Expert-Driven AI Process Loops18:10 "Expert Collaboration Boosts AI ROI"23:59 "Outsmarting AI Through Expertise"26:30 "Navigating AI Success Strategies"31:19 "Embrace AI, Elevate Your Team"32:18 "Embrace AI, Elevate Humanity"Keywords: Human-AI collaboration, AI best practices, working alongside AI, human-AI relationship, AI orchestration, AI orchestrator, shift from operator to orchestrator, agentic workflows, AI agents, digital agents, expert-driven loops, expert oversight, senior partners with AI, context engineering, AI processes, context vaults, AI skills files, company data, chain of thought review, large language models, AI-powered workflows, AI expertise, AI in business, AI productivity, AI risk management, human in the loop, upskilling, reskilling, unlearning, AI mindset shift, augmented intelligence, multi-agent systems, AI automation, organization AI strategy, context quality, AI champion, domain experts, AI team integration, competitive advantage with AI, process redesign for AI, AI-powered decision making, accountability in AI, empathy in AI, ambiguous decision-making, novel judgment.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info)
Zalak Raval is a Senior Associate practicing Corporate Securities law in New York., an author, and a TEDx speaker. After experiencing a period of personal and professional upheaval, she began rebuilding her life through self-awareness, gratitude, and meditation. In 2024, she published her first book, 50 Shades of Shit: How to Unlearn and Rewire Our Unconscious, which combines philosophy, practical tools, and memoir. Her work explores how unconscious beliefs and patterns shaped by past experiences can influence relationships, decisions, and our sense of self. (Superdoodle)In This EpisodeZalak Raval's StoryZalak Raval's TEDx AnimationZalak Raval's Work with Superdoodlezalakraval@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Beducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2633-traumatherapist
On this episode, I speak to Barry O'Reilly, entrepreneur, executive adviser and author of Lean Enterprise, Unlearn and his latest book, Artificial Organizations. Barry works with senior leaders around the world to improve how their organisations make decisions and perform, and has also spent recent years building and advising AI-enabled companies through Nobody Studios. We discuss what AI changes about leadership when the goal is not simply to produce more output, but to make better decisions. Barry argues that the real opportunity is to use AI to reduce cognitive and administrative load, strengthen judgement, improve organisational context and create more space for thoughtful, high-quality work - without outsourcing the thinking itself. Episode highlights AI should increase thinking capacity, not just output - The most valuable gain is not producing 10 or 100 times more work, but reducing administrative load so people have more time for creative problem solving, reflection and consequential decisions. Start with how you work, not with the tools - Rather than adopting AI because a particular tool is fashionable, identify where you create the most value, how you naturally work best and which tasks get in the way. Technology should support that operating model rather than dictate it. Judgement is the capability leaders need to protect - AI is strong at capturing, synthesising and interrogating large amounts of information, but leaders still need to own the decision. Using AI to pressure-test thinking is fundamentally different from asking it to make the judgement for you. Treat conversations as organisational data - Meetings, decisions and working sessions can become reusable context rather than disposable moments. Capturing and synthesising them can improve preparation, continuity, follow-through and the quality of future decisions. Use AI as a thinking partner, not an answer machine - One of the highest-value uses is to challenge assumptions, find blind spots, generate alternative scenarios and simulate the questions a sceptical stakeholder might ask before a high-stakes conversation. Leaders need to role-model experimentation - AI adoption is unlikely to succeed through licences, mandates or transformation programmes alone. Leaders can create safer and more useful experimentation by visibly trying new approaches, sharing what worked and what failed, and learning alongside their teams. AI-generated output can simply move work downstream - Producing a polished 20-page document in minutes is not valuable if somebody else must spend an hour working out whether it says anything useful. Good AI-enabled work should reduce the processing burden on colleagues rather than transfer it to them. Organisations may need an explicit 'slop policy' - Teams should establish expectations that people do the synthesis and thinking before asking others for feedback. A good recommendation should show the options considered, relevant evidence, trade-offs and a proposed decision rather than handing raw AI output to someone else. Fresh organisational context is a competitive advantage - Generic models produce generic answers. The organisations that benefit most will be those that can maintain useful context about customers, strategy, decisions, work and relationships, and make that information available at the point where decisions are being made. Start AI adoption with one real decision - Instead of trying to redesign an entire operating model at once, take an upcoming decision, write down how you would normally make it, then use AI to challenge that process: what assumptions are missing, what evidence matters, and how could the decision framework be made more robust? About Artificial Organizations Artificial Organizations explores how leaders can combine human judgement with machine intelligence to improve decision-making, organisational performance and the way work gets done. Learn more about the book: https://artificialorganizations.com/ Learn more about Barry's work: https://barryoreilly.com/ Connect with Barry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryoreilly/
Front CFO & COO Meredith Finn joins CJ to explain why finance leaders are taking on more of the operator's job. They break down the CFO-COO dual mandate, how Front funds new bets inside a mature SaaS business, why AI requires more coordination than simply handing everyone new tools, and how finance teams should think about the growing cost of AI.—SPONSORS:Brex is an intelligent finance platform with AI-powered workflows that enforce expense policies at the point of sale, match receipts automatically, and reduce month-end close from weeks to hours. Thousands of companies, including Anthropic, Coinbase, and DoorDash, already run on Brex. Stop asking A-level finance talent to do B-level admin work. Learn more at https://www.brex.com/metricsAnrok is the sales tax platform that watches your exposure everywhere, automates compliance, and flags risk before it turns into a surprise back-tax letter from a state you've never set foot in. Companies like Anthropic, Notion, and Vanta already trust Anrok to stay ahead of rules that move faster than any spreadsheet can. Talk to a sales tax expert for a personalized exposure estimate at https://www.anrok.com/rtnRightRev is a revenue recognition platform built for the AI economy, helping finance support usage-based pricing, credits, hybrid contracts, seats plus consumption, and whatever commercial model comes next. It gives product teams the freedom to keep innovating without outdated revenue systems slowing them down. Learn how RightRev can help at https://rightrev.com/cjPulley is an equity management platform that lets you issue options, model dilution, and complete 409As without your cap table turning into a spreadsheet disaster. Founders raising, hiring, and scaling use Pulley to keep equity clean and stay focused on building. Learn more or request a demo at https://pulley.com/mostlymetricsRillet is an AI-native ERP built for modern finance teams that want to replace NetSuite and close faster. With revenue recognition, close management, multi-entity support, and native Stripe and Salesforce integrations, Rillet helps scaling companies run their finance stack in one place. Hundreds of teams, including Windsurf and Mercor, use Rillet to make the zero-day close real. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/cjMaximor is an autonomous finance platform that runs order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, the close, cash management, and reporting on self-learning agents instead of a dozen disconnected tools. One PE-backed customer posts 98% of transactions directly to its ERP, with the remaining 2% routed to a human for review. You pay for outcomes, not seats. See it at https://www.maximor.ai/—LINKS: Mostly Talent: https://mostlymetrics.typeform.com/to/cLTxtAsNGuest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithfinn1/Company: https://front.com/CJ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—RELATED EPISODES:Adam Swiecicki - CFO of Ripplinghttps://youtu.be/JyGJVpmZNacAurélien Nolf - CFO of Navanhttps://youtu.be/siwzJSRXAvY—TIMESTAMPS:0:00 The CFO/COO Dual Mandate1:45 Welcome to Run the Numbers2:52 Front's In-House Podcast Studio3:41 Meredith's Investment Thesis on Front7:21 The "Portfolio Career" Analogy8:35 What She Had to Unlearn as an Operator13:13 Books on Strategy vs. Execution16:17 When a CFO Should Also Be COO18:27 What the COO Hat Actually Covers20:20 Where the Two Roles Conflict25:42 Budgeting for AI Token Costs29:16 Using Internal Usage as a Benchmark35:40 Funding a Series A Bet Inside a Series D Company38:04 Sizing Bets: Core, Adjacent, Moonshot40:04 The Secret to Re-Accelerating Growth41:46 Going Deeper, Not Wider43:18 What the Pricing Overhaul Taught Her47:30 Why Customer P&L Matters50:11 Lightning Round Begins51:32 Advice to Her Younger Self52:33 Front's Finance Tool Stack53:21 Craziest Expense Ever#RunTheNumbersPodcast #CFOLife #FinanceLeadership #AIinFinance #SaaSGrowth
What does 15 years of making music teach you about not giving up?Aziz Maraka gets real about the validation trap, unlearning old patterns, what happens when the creativity disappears, and the advice he wishes more artists heard.We also get into how he actually writes his songs ...and the life lessons he's picked up along the way.A very different side of Aziz. And one of those conversations that sticks with you.This episode is brought to you with @xpmusicfutures.mdlbeast and was recorded at XP Futures 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:00 What 15 Years as an Artist Taught Aziz Maraka04:20 What Aziz Had to Unlearn to Become a Better Artist04:50 The Validation Trap Every Artist Falls Into06:45 How to Break the Cycles You Inherited11:40 The Advice Every Songwriter Needs to Hear13:25 What Aziz Does When He Can't Write15:40 How Aziz Maraka Actually Writes His Songs
Blaine Billingsley is a Member of Technical Design Staff at OpenAI whose path into the field ran through music composition, spare-change website work at college, and a decade across Gmail, Airbnb, YouTube and Slack. At OpenAI he was hired to work on Presence, then redirected to solve a more immediate problem: making ChatGPT genuinely useful as a daily tool for designers. Working with a single engineer, he built the ChatGPT product design plugin — a bridge between the raw power of Codex and the day-to-day workflow of product teams. In this conversation with Randy Silver, he talks about what design actually means when your interface is a text box, why volume beats perfection in an age of infinite iteration, and why the fundamentals of good product thinking are more durable than the tools used to apply them.Key takeaways— The designer's job at an AI company has shifted from pixels to outputs. Deciding what "good" looks like, building the criteria to evaluate it, and heuristically assessing results is now a core part of the role — one that didn't exist in the same form at Gmail or Slack.— LLMs don't replace structured creativity techniques; they scale them. The crazy eights exercise squeezes eight ideas from a room of people in eight minutes. A well-directed ChatGPT session can return 80 in the same window, alone, while you're at lunch.— Volume beats perfection. The best way to make a pot isn't to try to make the best pot — it's to make a thousand pots. That logic now applies directly to prototyping: generate at scale, stay unattached, and find the nugget in the noise.— Evals are closer to synthetic user research than quality assurance. The hardest part isn't building the rubric — it's correctly anticipating what people will actually try to do. Show it to one more person and your assumptions will immediately break.— The second 80% problem hasn't gone away. Getting to a working prototype is dramatically faster; getting that prototype to production is still gruelling — and becomes harder still when platform direction shifts mid-sprint.— Small teams with AI assistance need to protect the rituals that keep them aligned. When two people can each produce a week's worth of work in an afternoon, parallel drift becomes the real collaboration risk.— Role boundaries are dissolving, but specialisations still matter. The question is less "what is your title" and more "what does the band need right now, and can you play that part?"— Experience brings judgment; freshness brings juice. The best work often comes from junior designers unconstrained by years of accumulated assumptions — and both things need to be in the room.Chapters (00:00) Introduction(01:14) Blaine's background: from music composition to product design (02:32) What design means at OpenAI (04:21) The ChatGPT product design plugin (06:12) Deciding what to build: the early exploration (10:05) Structured creativity and LLM-powered ideation (13:37) Volume over perfection: the thousand pots approach (16:13) Designing as a two-person team (20:29) What is the job now? (23:33) Evals as synthetic user research (27:08) Testing at scale when you can't know your users (30:15) How they actually did the research (33:01) The second 80%: from prototype to production (35:06) Staying aligned without roadmaps (38:19) Demo: the product design plugin (44:52) When a prototype isn't ready to ship (48:26) Design sprints, reimagined (49:27) Advice for joining an AI-first product team (52:17) The jazz analogy: experience, freshness and your role in the band Featured LinksChatGPT for Work: https://openai.com/chatgpt Codex: https://openai.com/codex Figma: https://figma.com FigJam: https://www.figma.com/figjam Linear: https://linear.appOur HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath.Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.
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On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe and Dawn Brolin talk about the accelerating impact of AI on the accounting profession, from secure, specialized AI tools to the emerging potential of quantum computing. They explore why accounting professionals need to move beyond fear and begin experimenting with AI now, sharing practical examples of using tools like Claude and Tax Figure to analyze financial data, strengthen advisory services, and work more efficiently. Current events — EY installed a quantum computer in their Toronto office TV/Movie quote of the week — The Greatest Showman House of the Dragon Excellent Thing We Learned — There are a series of tags you can use that will change the way most GPTs will respond to you. Examples are: TRUTHMODE – forces direct, unvarnished feedback instead of the AI just agreeing with you HUMAN – strips the "AI voice," makes writing sound like a person wrote it HORMOZI – answers like a blunt, ROI focused business coach (style associated with Alex Hormozi) REDTEAM – argues against your idea to stress test it before you commit FUTUREYOU – answers as if it's the version of you who already solved this problem ELI10 – explains it like you're 10 years old, no jargon UNLEARN – flags outdated assumptions or bad advice you're carrying around 80/20 – skips straight to the highest leverage move, ignores the rest SOCRATES – teaches by asking you questions instead of handing you the answer LINDYMODE – sticks to long proven approaches, filters out hype and fads The Woodard Report article of the week — Accounting Pros Now Have a Voice at the AI Table Thank you to our show sponsor, Rightworks! If you're coming out of tax season wondering how to make next year better, RightWorks has everything your firm needs to do exactly that. Most accounting firms are juggling scattered apps, dealing with ongoing security risks, and relying on manual workarounds all on top of serving your clients. RightWorks takes that off your plate. One secure workspace for all your apps and tools. Enterprise Great Security managed for you and the AIM productivity tools built specifically for accounting firms. Whether you have an IT team or not, whether you have five employees or 45, RightWorks grows with your firm and keeps you ready for whatever comes next. RightWorks, it's all right here. Learn more at RightWorks.com. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast
What if the habits and beliefs that made you successful are actually the things holding you back? In this episode of High Stakes with Steve Rozenberg, Steve sits down with Dr. Jennifer Nash, executive coach, management consultant, author, and leadership expert, to explore what it really takes to grow as a leader and entrepreneur. Jennifer shares her unconventional journey from being a dancer and pianist to becoming a business leader and coach, and explains why unlearning can be just as important as learning. They discuss why entrepreneurs often struggle to define success, how comparing your journey to someone else's can keep you stuck, and why true freedom means something different to everyone. Steve and Jennifer also dive into the rapidly changing world of AI and leadership. As technology takes over more administrative work, Jennifer believes the value of human connection, communication, collaboration, empathy, and authenticity will only increase. The conversation ultimately comes back to one important question: What does success actually look like for you? Because if you can't define the destination, you can't build the roadmap to get there. Connect with Dr. Jennifer Nash: Website: drjennifernash.com Book: Be Human Lead Human Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennifernash/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferNashPhD/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjennifernash/ YouTube: @DrJenniferNash __________________________________ https://steverozenberg.com/ __________________________________ Steve Rozenberg, originally aspiring to be an international pilot, navigated a challenging shift in his career trajectory when the 9/11 attacks jeopardized his pilot career. Turning adversity into opportunity, he embraced his entrepreneurial spirit and transformed his situation into a multimillion-dollar success story. As the proud owner and founder of The Rozenberg Group, an esteemed international consulting firm, Steve is dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals and regain control of their time and freedom. Beyond his role as a successful entrepreneur, Steve is renowned for his dynamic keynote presentations. He delivers motivational and inspiring speeches that resonate with audiences, providing actionable steps, business systems, and a roadmap to success. His direct yet hopeful messages engage audiences both mentally and emotionally, instilling a positive outlook and guiding them toward success in various aspects of life. Despite facing an unimaginable tragedy on March 6th, 2023, with the loss of his beloved son Jett in a motorcycle accident, Steve demonstrated an indomitable spirit. In honor of Jett's remarkable life, filled with global adventures, martial arts, music, and inspiration, Steve and his wife Renee established the LIVE LIKE JETT SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Learn more: livelikejett.org This scholarship fund serves as a tribute to Jett's legacy, encouraging others to embrace life fully and persistently pursue their dreams. The fund specifically supports high school students seeking to enter the trade industry, mirroring Jett's passion as a welder. Currently, Steve Rozenberg channels his extensive experience as a successful real estate investor to mentor and guide individuals toward prosperity. Despite the challenges he has faced, Steve remains committed to inspiring, uplifting, and creating a positive impact on the lives of those around him. ➤https://www.facebook.com/SteveRozenberg1 ➤https://www.instagram.com/rozenbergsteve _______________________________________________________________________ #SteveRozenberg #TwoDayTakeoff #Opportunity #ChangeYourLife #Entrepreneur #LiveLikeJett #FinancialFreedom
What happens when something as natural as a menstrual cycle becomes a barrier to education, confidence, and opportunity?In this episode of The BLAC Moment, Cornelius Kayode sits down with Amdiya Abdul Latiff, founder and CEO of Eco Me Africa, to explore one of the most overlooked challenges facing millions of girls and women: period poverty.This isn't just a conversation about menstrual health. It's about dignity, education, equity, and the systems that continue to fail young girls.Amdiya shares her journey into social entrepreneurship, the moment that compelled her to act, and how Eco Period Pad is creating sustainable solutions that empower girls while protecting the environment. Together, they unpack the myths surrounding menstruation, the cultural stigma that still exists, and why access to menstrual products should never determine whether a girl attends school or pursues her dreams.Throughout the conversation, you'll discover why period poverty is not simply a health issue, but a social, economic, and human rights issue that affects entire communities.In this episode, you'll learn:What period poverty really means and why it affects millions of girls.The hidden ways menstruation impacts education, confidence, and opportunity.Why stigma around periods continues to exist across many societies.The environmental cost of conventional menstrual products.How sustainable menstrual solutions can improve both lives and the planet.The story behind Eco Period and the vision driving its work.What governments, schools, communities, and individuals can do to help end period poverty.Why dignity should never be considered a luxury.Whether you're a parent, educator, policymaker, entrepreneur, student, or simply someone who wants to better understand the challenges many girls face every month, this conversation offers insight, compassion, and practical hope.At The BLAC Moment, we believe every extraordinary life is shaped by ordinary moments that change the way we think. This episode is one of those moments.Learn. Unlearn. Relearn. Evolve.Connect with The BLAC MomentYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theblacmoment Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6vJXmg9PQgU5v5wQql7W Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/the-blac-moment/id1784812849 Website: https://theblacmoment.comFollow Amdiya Abdul Latiff & EcoperiodpadLearn more about Eco Period's work and discover how you can support efforts to end period poverty and promote menstrual dignity in Ghana and beyond.If this conversation challenged your perspective or taught you something new, please follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.Stay Kind. Stay Epic. This is The BLAC Moment, where extraordinary lives reveal ordinary moments.
In this episode, Cassie turns the mic on co-host Ally Golden for a candid, long-overdue conversation about her career journey — from a PR degree she couldn't quite use, to a wealth management firm where she cut her marketing teeth, to brand management roles that clarified exactly where her passion lived, to a layoff that forced her to rethink everything she thought she knew about her own worth. Ally opens up about the ego hit of being impacted by a reduction in force at Title, what it took to separate her personal identity from her professional title, and the unexpected projects — freelance writing, mentorship, community work — that helped her rebuild her confidence and sense of self in the aftermath. She also shares the one behavior she's spent years unlearning, why being a big fish in a small pond early in your career is one of the most underrated moves you can make, and the piece of advice she'd give to younger Ally if she could go back. Equal parts career reflection and honest conversation about what it really takes to grow — this one is for anyone who has ever felt like their career was supposed to look different by now.Key Takeaways:// Being a big fish in a small pond early in your career is a gift, not a consolation prize. Ally's first role at a 15-person wealth management firm gave her more runway, ownership, and variety than most entry-level roles ever do. Wearing every hat — even the ones you didn't ask for — is what creates a well-rounded marketer.// Clarity about what you actually want doesn't come from thinking. It comes from doing. Ally didn't know she wanted to be in brand management until she was knee-deep in tone of voice work and color analysis at a finance firm. You have to try things to know which things are yours.// When you lose control of your career, build something you can control. After her layoff, Ally cold-pitched a local magazine, started freelance writing, and leaned into mentorship — not for financial reasons, but to feed the parts of herself that a full-time job had been crowding out. Those extensions made her a more well-rounded professional and person.// Unlearn the idea that your voice has to earn its place in the room. The biggest unlock of Ally's career has been realizing she was shrinking to fit a box — holding back questions, ideas, and asks because she didn't feel she fully qualified. Raising your hand before you feel completely ready is the move.// It's okay for your dreams to change. Ally spent years chasing a goal that didn't work out on the timeline she expected — and grieving that was part of the process. But flexibility and nimbleness are what allowed her to see the opportunity that was right in front of her all along.____Join the MHH Collective! The MHH Collective is a community for marketers and business owners to connect, ask real questions, and grow their careers together. Join for access to live Q&As with industry experts, a private Slack community, and ongoing resources: https://www.marketinghappyhr.com/mhh-collectiveSay hi! DM us on Instagram and let us know what content you want to hear on the show - We can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you. Join the MHH Collective: Join nowGet the latest marketing trends, open jobs and MHH updates, straight to your inbox: Join our email list!Follow MHH on Social: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | Facebook
What if the next supplement, test, or expensive protocol is not where your health journey needs to begin? In this solo cast, Autumn challenges the modern obsession with complicated wellness plans and brings the conversation back to the foundational conditions that support a healthier internal terrain. This episode is not about achieving perfect health or fearing every exposure. It is about honest stewardship, reducing unnecessary burdens, and recognizing that true wellness requires participation. Because you cannot supplement your way out of foundations you continually neglect. Before spending more money trying to fix your body, pause and ask: Have I supported the conditions it needs to thrive? This episode will encourage you to return to the basics, examine the terrain of your life, and trust the wisdom God placed within His design. IThe goal is to know better, do better, and return to what matters most. Unlearn. Relearn. Reclaim.
This week, Thomas sits down with Ashanti Kunene, an activist, slam poet, writer, and the founder of Learning 2 Unlearn, for a conversation about spiritual alignment and integrity in leadership and the connection between individual healing and systems change.In a time when we're all faced with the repercussions of intergenerational trauma, oppressive systems, and unethical leadership, those of us who feel called to facilitate change must first confront our personal narratives, ethics, and shadow-self so that our actions align with our inner spiritual and moral compass.Ashanti and Thomas explore what that really looks like, what people in positions of power are truly responsible and accountable for, and what we can learn from the good AND the bad deeds of those who came before us.✨ Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:
If this resonated with you, here are additional resources:⭐ APPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftIn this episode, I'm sharing the seven beliefs I had to unlearn before I could finally leave my corporate job and build Side Hustle Pro full time. I spent decades in corporate America, working at places like HBO, MTV, Google, and NPR, and even though I knew I wanted to leave, I wasn't mentally ready until I confronted the internal beliefs that kept me tied to that life.Highlights Include00:00 - My corporate background and why I'm scratching the record on old habits 03:01 - The seven things I had to unlearn to build Side Hustle Pro full time 06:48 - Unlearning the need to have my entire future figured out before leaving 11:25 - Why other people's opinions could not be my decision making system 17:31 - Unlearning that a job or promotion was my only path to more money 21:59 - Pay inequity in corporate and why the ceiling is lower than it seems 22:49 - Unlearning that I was limited to doing only what I had already done 27:33 - Confusing busyness with meaningful progress, and the one hour a day model 33:36 - The biggest unlearn: staying employed was not actually the safest option 42:21 - Reflection questions to figure out which belief you're still carryingWatch & ListenSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8tApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323Social MediaInstagram: @SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week's FarmCon Conversations starts with a FARMCON update, then corn, soybeans, wheat, but the better discussion is really about how Kevin thinks through risk, markets, business, and change. In this episode: 18:00 – Why Kevin believes producers should focus less on being right about the final yield and more on being right about how the market trades USDA's number. 29:00 – How Kevin is thinking about corn's wide trading range, with buyers watching the lower end and producers looking to reduce risk toward the upper end. 32:00 – Why Kevin is trading small, using options, and trying not to manage the “flip-flop” in a market that can move hard both directions. 36:00 – How soybeans are trading the gap between USDA's 53 bpa yield and private estimates that may already be moving lower. 40:00 – Why Kevin thinks domestic soybean crush could become a bigger story this fall, especially if China adds fresh buying interest. 46:00 – Why Kevin is bullish wheat, but sees the story as more about Black Sea logistics, execution risk, and supply being out of position than a simple production shortage. 51:00 – Why Kevin is watching farmland values, subsidies, lending, and government support as potential long-term risks inside agriculture. 1:03:00 – Why Kevin questions whether farmland has already seen a major expansion in the buyer pool from funds, solar, data centers, and outside capital. 1:11:00 – How Kevin is positioning his investment accounts around AI, the Fed, ag stocks, gold, cash, and potential market pullbacks. 1:17:00 – Why Kevin pushes back against constant doom-and-gloom thinking around debt, deficits, and the economy. 1:25:00 – What Kevin tells young people about careers, flexibility, opportunity, and why chasing money alone can lead to bad decisions. Key quotes from Kevin: “As long as the USDA is in business, I think that's what the world's gonna trade off of.” “You can be as right as the day is long on the yield, but if you're wrong the market and wrong where the USDA's going with it, you're just gonna get annihilated.” “I don't wanna manage the flip-flop.” “I trade small here because with the volatility where it is, I don't want to get knocked out.” “The key is get in early and leave early.” “Whoever can hold their breath the longest has got the best chance to survive.” “Learn, unlearn, relearn.” “Be the best that you can possibly be at whatever you pick to be.”
What if everything you think makes marketing "work" is actually the thing holding you back?Inspired by Neil Patel's SXSW talk, in this episode, I'm breaking down five things I think we need to unlearn in our marketing, from what we're chasing, to how we're building trust, to who we're actually speaking to.If you've ever felt like you're doing "all the right things" and still not seeing the connection or growth you want, this one's for you.If you LOVED this episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag us @contentqueenmariah.LEARN THE DETAILS OF A CONTENT STRATEGY WITH MY FREE AUDIO GUIDEKEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS
What if the best thing you could do for your homeschool is put the worksheet down?In this episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast, Cheryl sits down with Kaitlin Zara, former public school teacher, homeschool mom of two boys, and host of the Homeschool Connections podcast, to talk about what she saw from the inside of a classroom that changed how she teaches her own kids now.In this episode, you'll learn:Why Kaitlin had to unlearn her formal teacher training to homeschool her own kidsHow hands-on experience — like dissecting squid — teaches more than a worksheet ever couldWhat changed in classrooms over the last decade, and why she didn't want that for her own kidsWhy she stopped turning every outing into a unit studyWhy letting your kids see the everyday chaos of family life is part of their educationHow the more you enjoy your own homeschool days, the more your kids enjoy learningWhether you're brand new to homeschooling or years into it, this conversation is a reminder to stop overplanning and let the learning happen naturally.Connect with Kaitlin:Instagram: KaitlinMZaraFacebook: KaitlinZaraYoutube (podcast)Ready to homeschool but wondering where to start?
Before leaders can redesign their organizations with AI, they have to reconsider how they personally think, work, and make decisions.In this special episode of Unlearn, Barry O'Reilly shares the opening chapter of the audiobook edition of Artificial Organizations, narrated in his own voice. After hearing from readers who wanted another way to experience the book, Barry spent four days in the studio bringing its ideas and stories to life. The process was rewarding, demanding, and personal. As someone who is dyslexic, reading every word aloud required a different kind of focus from delivering a keynote, teaching a workshop, or hosting a podcast conversation.Barry then takes listeners into the central argument of the book: organizations often begin AI adoption with licenses, pilots, and tools while leaving leadership behavior and decision-making systems unchanged. Drawing from his own experiments, leadership research, and work with senior teams across North America, Europe, and Asia, he explains why meaningful AI transformation starts with human traits, high-value tasks, and the judgment leaders must preserve before selecting technology.Key TakeawaysAI should strengthen judgment, not simply increase output: Machines can process and synthesize information at a scale no individual can match, but leaders still have to decide what matters. The opportunity is to use AI to prepare, capture, and pressure-test thinking so human attention stays focused on consequential decisions.Start with traits, then tasks, then tools: Barry's 3T model begins with how a leader naturally thinks, creates, communicates, and decides. Only after identifying the tasks where that judgment creates the most value should leaders choose tools to support the work.Decision velocity must be paired with decision advantage: Decision velocity is how quickly a leader moves from question to insight, decision, and action. Decision advantage is the quality and depth of context behind that choice; speed without insight creates chaos, while insight without timely action becomes irrelevant.Most leadership time is allocated away from leadership value: Barry describes an 80/20 mismatch in which meetings, updates, administration, and context reconstruction consume most of a leader's time, while the greatest value comes from framing problems, evaluating tradeoffs, and making high-stakes decisions.Organizational AI adoption begins with personal behavior change: Broad mandates, task forces, and tool rollouts are often the wrong starting point. Leaders build more credible adoption when they experiment in their own workflows, share what they learn, and make new behaviors visible to their teams.Additional InsightsPresence can be more valuable than productivity: Barry's first AI experiment used a meeting assistant to capture and synthesize conversations. The practical gain was not only faster preparation and follow-up; it allowed him to stop carrying every detail in his head and remain fully present during critical discussions.Experience becomes a liability when it is not augmented: The instincts and institutional knowledge that helped leaders succeed can become limiting when they are treated as sufficient. Experience keeps compounding only when leaders combine it with broader recall, faster synthesis, and continuous testing.Senior leaders need psychological safety to learn: Barry's executive study found that leaders preferred one-on-one coaching and small peer cohorts over large workshops or self-paced courses. Being a beginner is uncomfortable at senior levels, so smaller environments make experimentation and honest questions easier.New capacity should create thinking space, not more workload: In the Progeny case study, AI reduced the effort required to capture meetings, actions, owners, and deadlines. CEO Peter Nevsky framed the resulting capacity as time for strategic thought and better decisions rather than an invitation to place people on a faster operational treadmill.The unit of change is the judgment inside a role: AI may automate parts of a project manager's, analyst's, or executive's work while increasing the importance of interpretation, challenge, and decision quality. The role may remain, but the judgment required within it changes.Episode Highlights00:00 – Episode Introduction & Why I Created the AudiobookBarry introduces this special preview of the Artificial Organizations audiobook, shares why he chose to narrate it himself, and explains why leaders need a different approach to AI adoption through the 3T framework: Traits, Tasks, and Tools.04:33 – A Quick Favor Before We BeginBarry invites listeners to leave an Amazon review, recommend the audiobook to their network, and help more leaders discover its ideas.05:16 – Preface: Why the Way We Work Is BrokenBarry introduces the central challenge facing modern organizations: leaders are overwhelmed by information, while better decisions remain harder than ever.07:11 – Judgment Under PressureBarry explores why more data, more tools, and more technology haven't created better leadership, arguing that the real constraint is our ability to process information and make sound judgments.10:07 – The First AI Leadership ExperimentA simple experiment with an AI meeting assistant transformed Barry's leadership by improving clarity, presence, and decision-making, leading to a new perspective on AI's role.12:00 – AI as Judgment InfrastructureBarry reframes AI as more than a productivity tool, explaining how it strengthens judgment, improves decisions, and helps leaders focus on what matters most.16:07 – Part One: The Judgment ConstraintBarry introduces the first section of the book, explaining why AI creates little value unless it changes how leaders think, decide, and lead.18:08 – Chapter One: Your Legacy Is Now Your LiabilityBarry examines why experience alone is no longer enough and how decision velocity and continuous learning are becoming the defining advantages of modern leadership.22:20 – The AI ROI Blind SpotBarry challenges the common focus on efficiency and cost reduction, arguing that AI's greatest value lies in helping leaders make better and faster decisions.28:16 – From Linear Leadership to Exponential InnovationBarry explains why traditional leadership models struggle in the AI era and why organizations must adopt new ways of learning, experimenting, and making decisions.34:10 – What Makes an Artificial OrganizationBarry defines artificial organizations and shares how leaders can replace memory-based management with shared judgment systems that accelerate decision-making and collaboration.40:09 – The New Leadership DivideBarry explores the widening gap between leaders who actively experiment with AI and those who continue relying on legacy ways of working, and why that difference will compound over time.43:15 – Where to StartBarry explains why successful AI transformation begins with personal experimentation, encouraging leaders to model new behaviors before scaling change across their organizations.45:15 – Closing ReflectionsBarry concludes the first chapter, thanks listeners for joining this special audiobook preview, and invites them to continue the journey with Artificial Organizations.FAQsQ1. Is this Unlearn episode an audiobook preview?Yes. This special episode includes Barry O'Reilly's recorded introduction followed by the opening chapter of the audiobook edition of Artificial Organizations, narrated by Barry himself. He explains why the audio edition was created, what recording the book required, and how its ideas connect to his work with executive leaders and teams.Q2. What is an artificial organization?An artificial organization is a company that deliberately combines human and machine intelligence to redesign how context is captured, information is synthesized, and decisions are made. Instead of adding AI to the edges of existing workflows, it builds judgment infrastructure into how the organization operates.Q3. How can leaders use AI to make better decisions?Leaders can use AI to capture conversations, summarize context, test assumptions, explore scenarios, prepare for meetings, and identify unresolved actions. This reduces the information leaders must carry mentally and gives them more capacity to focus on tradeoffs, consequences, and high-value judgment.Q4. What is the difference between decision velocity and decision advantage?Decision velocity is the speed at which a leader moves from a question to insight, decision, and action. Decision advantage is the quality, accuracy, and depth of context behind that decision. Strong leadership requires both because speed without insight creates chaos, while insight without action loses relevance.Q5. Why do many enterprise AI initiatives fail to create business value?They often begin with tool purchases, pilots, and mandates without redesigning how work, context, and judgment flow through the...
What if the biggest thing standing between you and the intimacy you want...isn't your age? What if it's the beliefs you've been carrying for decades? In this episode, Dr. Sonia is joined once again by Coach Donna Jennings for an honest, humorous, and empowering conversation about the myths that continue to shape women's views of intimacy after 50. Together, they unpack ten of the most common misconceptions about aging, menopause, desire, and sexuality—and explain why these outdated beliefs deserve to be left behind. Because intimacy doesn't disappear as we age. It evolves. And when we're willing to question what we've been taught, we create space for deeper connection, greater pleasure, and more freedom than ever before. Whether you're navigating menopause, rediscovering your sexuality, or simply wondering what intimacy can look like in this next chapter, this episode will remind you that your best years are not behind you. They're waiting for you.
In this week's 5 Tips episode, I challenge five common pieces of relationship advice that I don't see the same way anymore. Some have been passed down for generations, while others have exploded on social media in recent years. From "love conquers all" to "Time heals all wounds," I share why I think some of our most accepted relationship beliefs deserve a second look. Sometimes healing isn't just about moving on from a relationship. It's about unlearning the ideas that shaped how we viewed love in the first place. - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! Great news...There is now a place where you can find printable to help you along on your journey. All based around my 5 chapter methodology. for more information Click Here! want to listen to this podcast off of apple, visit www.JosieFalcon.com you can email me at devastatedtodivorced@gmail.com If you want to just send me a quick note, you can find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Josie.Falcon And lastly, If you would like to interact with me and share with others please join my Facebook group "Separation, Divorce & Starting Over"
Welcome to the Mad in America podcast. My name is Brooke Siem, and I am the author of the award-winning memoir on antidepressant withdrawal, May Cause Side Effects. Today, I'm excited to have Dr. Howard Schubiner on the show. Dr. Schubiner is an internist and a clinical professor at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and has authored more than 100 publications in scientific journals. He lectures internationally and is the author of three books, including his most recent book, Unlearn Your Pain: The Science of Recovering from Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression. *** Thank you for being with us to listen to the podcast and read our articles this year. MIA is funded entirely by reader donations. If you value MIA, please help us continue to survive and grow. https://www.madinamerica.com/donate/ To find the Mad in America podcast on your preferred podcast player, click here: https://pod.link/1212789850 © Mad in America 2026. Produced by James Moore https://www.jmaudio.org
How well do you know you? Today I want to introduce you to Lizette, this conversation was one that felt like home to me, settled, affirming of what life is meant to be, connected with someone the way I believe we get to be when we are open to ourselves first and then another Lizette is a human who has learned to value her intuition, her joy in the simple things, and her path to continue allowing life to build who she is becoming, what it means to end things well, and what it is to allow yourself to learn and unlearn who you are We chat about how independence is a gift but one we find out of necessity at times, how being around those that calm your nervous system is worth more than we can imagine, and how speaking fear in a safe place changes its impact on us She shares how leaving her home country allows her to build, to define home as more than one place, and how time alone is a treasure and yet so is community I sat next to Lizette and felt instantly like I was working beside an old friend, we shared an afternoon chatting and working, its connections like these that feel so impactful and so important to who life leads us to be, conversations that continue to be an honor for me to share with youSo tune in today and meet Lizette, a human that will remind you how much value is found in knowing yourself, your path, your joy, and how connection deepens with others when it deepens within us first And to you Lizette thank you, thank you for the shared space, for your openness, your wholeness in which you show up and have reminded me to do the same, you are a woman I am honored to have met and will hold with so much value our time together
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When's the last time you actually looked at your bank account without cringing? Amanda Goetz sits down with Haley Sacks (a.k.a. Mrs. Dow Jones), the internet's favorite financial expert, New York Times best-selling author of Future Rich Person: The New Rules for Building Wealth, and the woman behind the over two-million-strong community Mrs. Dow Jones. Haley built her entire brand on making money feel less shameful and way more accessible. And in this conversation, she gets into exactly how she did it (and how you can too). They cover why most of us were never actually taught how to manage money (spoiler: it's not your fault), why "deprivation" is the worst financial advice, the money beliefs we absorb before we even turn seven (!!), and why looking rich and being financially powerful are two very different games. Haley also gets real about her own money trauma, her parents' complicated relationship to wealth, and the "aha money moment" that changed everything for her. Key Takeaways: People can inherit money, but nobody inherits financial literacy, which means anyone can build it from zero. There's a floor to how much you can cut from your spending, but there's no ceiling to how much you can earn. Money dates are Haley's monthly ritual of sitting down with her finances—credit card statements, invoices, upcoming spending—and it's how she stays in control. Money is a relationship like any other—and you can't grow it if you avoid it. If you never actually sit down with your finances, don't expect it to get stronger. A “future rich person” has control over their time, their relationships, their choices, and their ability to leave situations that no longer serve them.Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [04:50] The origin story of Mrs. Dow Jones [06:09] The messages girls absorb about money growing up [08:08] Frictionless finance and doom-spending [11:09] Growing up with a "Wall Street father" [15:23] Why women still feel embarrassed talking about money [18:25] Looking rich vs. being financially powerful [20:12] What is financial helplessness [22:21] Haley's monthly "money date" and the 50/30/20 rule she swears by [25:08] Why negotiating is the most underrated money move [28:14] Where women unknowingly give away their financial power [30:13] What to do if you feel like you're behind financially [31:45] Rapid fire questions [36:48] What "future rich person" really means to Haley GUEST LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsdowjones/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsdowjones Website: https://www.mrsdowjones.com/ Book: https://bookshop.org/a/116169/9798217090907 FOLLOW THE PODCAST IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlboss/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlboss Amanda Goetz: https://www.instagram.com/theamandagoetz/ https://girlboss.com/pages/ambition-2-0-podcast SIGN UP Subscribe to the Girlboss Daily newsletter: https://newsletter.girlboss.com/ For all other Girlboss links: https://linkin.bio/girlboss/ ABOUT AMBITION 2.0 Powered by Girlboss, Ambition 2.0 is a podcast where we'll be exploring what it really means to "have it all" in work, family, identity, and self… and if it's actually worth it. Each week, you'll hear from hardworking women who've walked the tightrope of ambition. They'll share their costly mistakes, lessons learned, and practical tips for how to have it all and actually love what you have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On episode 754 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Alan dives into the revolutionary science behind chronic pain with internist, pediatrician, researcher, and educator Dr. Howard Schubiner. Explore why pain isn't always the simple result of an injury or structural issue, and how understanding the brain's role in pain can be a game-changer for those who suffer from chronic conditions like back pain, migraines, fibromyalgia, and even long Covid. Discover the concept of "neuroplastic pain," why traditional medicine sometimes misses the mark in diagnosing and treating pain, and learn the key steps to unlearning chronic pain and reclaiming your active, healthy life after 40. Get the free Pain Playbook Guide at 40plusfitness.com/pain. Time Stamps: 03:41 Challenging pain assumptions 07:51 Emotional pain causes physical pain 09:46 Understanding brain neuroplasticity and adaptation 13:39 Study on neuroplastic vs. structural pain 17:13 Understanding neuroplastic pain conditions 20:53 Debating Long Covid Causes and Treatments 24:23 Pain reprocessing therapy steps 27:40 Addressing Emotional Pain 30:16 Embracing Change After Hardship 33:33 Exploring alternative pain solutions 36:23 Understanding and Managing Headaches https://unlearnyourpain.com Get the free Pain Playbook Guide at 40plusfitness.com/pain.
What if chronic pain is not something you have to manage forever, but something your brain and body can actually unlearn? In this powerful episode of the Stop Chasing Pain Podcast, Dr. Perry sits down with Dr. Howard Schubiner to discuss his new book, Unlearn Your Pain: The Science of Recovering from Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety and Depression. They explore how chronic pain can be driven by learned neural pathways, nervous system sensitization, stress, emotion, and the brain-body connection, not always by damaged tissue. Dr. Schubiner shares a science-based, compassionate approach to helping people understand their symptoms differently, calm the threat response, and begin creating the conditions for real recovery. If you or someone you love feels trapped in a cycle of pain, inflammation, fatigue, or fear of movement, this conversation will open a new door. It is a reminder that healing begins when we stop only chasing symptoms and start asking better questions about the nervous system, the brain, and the story the body has learned to protect you with. Share this episode with others and get the UNLEARN YOUR PAIN book here. BOOK LINK
Everyone inherited financial wisdom from somewhere -- a parent who clipped coupons at three different grocery stores, a first job, a financial guru, or just the culture you grew up in. Some of those beliefs serve you. Some of them quietly hold you back. Chris Hill of Money Unplugged joins Joe, Paula Pant, and OG to share the money habits they've had to unlearn -- and then the whole group plays a round of In or Out on some of personal finance's most popular rules.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy Paula's childhood coupon-clipping ritual wasn't really about frugality -- it was about an unstated belief that your time is worth nothing, and how that belief shapes everythingChris Hill's 20-year belief that dividend-paying stocks are for old people -- and the specific Apple moment in 2012 that finally broke itOG's admission that despite the math argument, he's never once seen someone actually execute the "invest the difference" 30-year vs. 15-year mortgage strategy in real lifeWhy "more money will fix this" is the belief most people never fully unlearn -- and OG's honest accounting of what he thought at $17,000, $170,000, and beyondThe In or Out verdict on five popular financial rules: everyone should own a home, pay off debt before investing, never carry a mortgage into retirement, you need a budget to build wealth, and whether financial independence is mostly behavior or mathPaula's anti-budget framework -- why it works when there's a wide enough gap between income and spending, and the one scenario where a real budget actually becomes necessaryChris Hill on why surrounding yourself with people who aren't impressed by your success might be the most underrated risk management tool in your financial lifeThe Isaac Newton problem applied to successful people: why brilliance in one area creates a false confidence in all areas -- and why guardrails matter more the more successful you getWhy OG argues that if the leverage-your-mortgage math truly worked reliably, you'd be using the same logic in your Schwab account -- and why almost nobody doesWhat Melissa from Detroit did this week that every Stacker listening should know aboutWhy This Matters NowThe most expensive financial decisions are often the ones you've never questioned because someone you trusted taught them to you early. This episode is the permission slip to stress-test those beliefs.From the BasementChris Hill joins Joe, Paula Pant, and OG to dig into the money habits and inherited beliefs they've each had to unlearn -- before the whole group debates whether five of personal finance's most popular rules actually survive contact with real life. Doug arrives with Lou Gehrig trivia and makes everyone do inflation math from 1939. Chris plays for Team Jesse Cramer. The gap between first and second place closes considerably.Resources MentionedMoney Unplugged podcast -- Chris Hill; recent episodes featuring Joe Saul-Sehy and Paula Pant; available wherever you listen to podcastsAfford Anything podcast -- Paula Pant; upcoming episode on how to think through business decisions with a Harvard professor and longtime practitionerSurfshark VPN -- surfshark.com/stackingb; code stackingbee for four extra monthsStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- stackingbenjamins.com/201OG financial planning calendar -- stackingbenjamins.com/ogStacking Benjamins Community -- stackingbenjamins.com/basementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.