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Ben Inker of GMO joins Excess Returns to break down whether the AI boom is an investment bubble, how it compares to 2000, 2007 and 2021, and why today's risk may be more about earnings than valuations. We also discuss AI capital spending, market supply from IPOs, GMO's seven-year asset class forecasts, international stocks, benchmark-free allocation and what private equity investors may be missing.7 YEAR ASSET CLASS FORECASThttps://www.gmo.com/americas/research-library/gmo-7-year-asset-class-forecast-may-2026_gmo7yearassetclassforecast/WHAT BARBARIANS LIKE TO TAKE PRIVATEhttps://www.gmo.com/americas/research-library/part-1-what-barbarians-like-to-take-private_gmoquarterlyletter/THE CASE FOR LIQUID ALTERNATIVEShttps://www.gmo.com/americas/research-library/the-case-for-liquid-alternatives-in-todays-environment_insights/Main topics coveredWhy GMO sees the AI boom as a bubble investors may be able to navigateThe difference between easy bubbles and hard bubbles in portfolio constructionLessons from the internet bubble, the global financial crisis and the 2021 duration bubbleWhy today's market may be an earnings bubble, not just a valuation bubbleHow AI data center spending affects corporate profits before depreciation shows upWhy transformational technologies do not always reward the companies building themThe risk of circular financing, debt-funded AI spending and increasingly creative deal structuresHow IPOs, share issuance and market supply can pressure stock returnsGMO's seven-year asset class forecasts and why international stocks look more attractive than U.S. stocksWhy private equity portfolios may contain large hidden bets on small, lower-quality companiesTimestamps00:00 AI, earnings bubbles and market supply00:58 Why Ben Inker thinks the AI bubble may be easier to navigate02:43 What makes a bubble easy or hard for investors08:12 Comparing risk and return in 2000, 2007, 2021 and today14:42 Why optimizers and real clients see risk differently17:02 What GMO learned from managing through past bubbles19:08 How today compares to the 2000 internet bubble20:00 Why this may be an earnings bubble23:34 Semiconductors, memory makers and the capital cycle25:00 How AI CapEx compares to railroads, electricity and fiber optics29:33 Debt, circular financing and strange AI deals34:32 Why massive stock issuance could challenge the market40:00 How GMO builds seven-year asset class return forecasts41:40 Why interest rates change fair value for stocks and bonds45:32 Why international, value and small-cap stocks look more attractive49:06 The case for a benchmark-free portfolio55:21 What 700 leveraged buyouts reveal about private equity01:02:00 How public portfolios can offset private equity risks01:03:37 Why investors need to understand what they are paid for01:08:27 Closing thoughts

In a profession defined by uncertainty, the treasury leaders who thrive are the ones who never stop learning.In this live Treasury Career Corner panel discussion from our Amsterdam event, three experienced treasury leaders explore why curiosity, continuous learning, networking, and understanding the wider business are the skills that drive long-term success in treasury.Meet the Guests:Marco Schuchmann, Director Treasury at BrukerLorena Pérez Sandroni, Group Treasurer at TMF GroupFeliks Indenbaum, Head of Group Treasury, JetBrainsRecorded live in Amsterdam, this Treasury Career Corner panel brings together three senior treasury professionals to discuss how treasury careers are built, developed, and sustained in an increasingly complex business environment.The conversation explores the importance of curiosity, proactive learning, networking, leadership, and understanding the wider business. The panel also shares practical insights on managing treasury teams, embracing technology and AI responsibly, handling uncertainty, and preparing for the future of the profession.Whether you're just starting your treasury career or leading a global treasury function, this episode provides valuable lessons on developing the skills that matter most.Key topics discussed:How each panellist found their way into treasury and built their careerBuilding treasury functions from the ground upWhy curiosity remains one of the most valuable career skills in treasuryDeveloping both technical treasury expertise and soft skillsHow treasury professionals can become better business partnersThe role of networking in career development and professional growthBuilding relationships across the organisation to create influenceCreating a culture where teams can learn from mistakesDeveloping future treasury leaders through trust and empowermentHow AI and technology are changing treasury operationsWhy treasury remains cautious in adopting new technologiesManaging uncertainty, volatility, and financial riskThe future direction of treasury and the evolving role of the treasurerBuilding high-performing treasury teams and securing resources for growth---

Are you relying too much on referrals—or spending all your time prospecting? In this episode, Brent Gove and Eric Lofholm dive into one of the biggest questions in real estate: Should you focus on building relationships or hunting for new business?You'll discover how top-producing agents use both strategies to generate listings, attract buyers, and stay top of mind in any market. Brent shares powerful stories about the impact of relationships, including a chance introduction that led to an $86 million business outcome. Eric reveals simple, practical ways to stay connected with clients through email marketing, social media engagement, real estate anniversaries, and what he calls "virtual door knocking."You'll also learn:How to stay in front of past clients so they think of you firstWhy relationship marketing creates long-term business opportunitiesProspecting strategies that successful agents use every dayHow social media direct messages can generate conversations and appointmentsThe importance of building a pipeline before the market heats upWhy the best agents combine both relationship-building and active prospectingWhether you're a relationship-focused agent, a hardcore prospector, or somewhere in between, this episode will give you actionable ideas to help you generate more business now and position yourself for future growth.Listen in, take notes, and discover how to create a steady flow of opportunities through both relationships and hunting.

Most people who are experimenting with power play and BDSM aren't doing anything extreme. They're just two people who trust each other, trying to "spice it up." But skipping the negotiation conversation because it feels like it has to be a mood killer is a rookie move that can lead to real problems. I'm not talking bruises here, I'm talking about emotional distance, shut down, and loss of libido. This episode is built around a real couple — smart, communicative, good at relationships — who did years of power play without ever having a proper negotiation conversation, because they both assumed that trusting each other was enough. It wasn't. The fallout was a sexless relationship, nervous system shutdown, and a lot of hurt that took real work to untangle. I want to help you avoid that entirely.Whether you're using restraints, doing impact, or just soft-topping: the negotiation is the first scene. Done right, it's not a clipboard and a liability waiver — it's where the anticipation starts, where you find out what your partner actually wants, where you start co-creating something that's going to be really, really good. This episode is about how to do that.In this episode:Why smart, aware people keep skipping BDSM negotiation — and what it actually costs themWhat subspace is, why your prefrontal cortex goes offline in it, and why that means the bottom has to be an architect of the negotiation, not a passengerThe real difference between topping/bottoming and dom/sub dynamics (and why accidentally agreeing to the wrong one causes relationship problems)How to make the negotiation desire-forward, not just limit-focused — starting with how you want to feel, who you want to be, and what energy from a partner opens you upWhy aftercare isn't an afterthought, and how to talk about it before you playWhere to find real community and credible resources if you want to go deeperWhether you're kink-curious or have been playing for years, this one's worth your time.Resources mentioned: Yes, No, Maybe Lists from various sources (pick your favorite): Babeland: https://www.babeland.com/babe-blog/how-tos/yes-no-maybe/Bex Caputo: https://www.bextalkssex.com/yes-no-maybe/Sunny Megatron: https://sunnymegatron.com/consent-sexual-boundaries-yesnomaybe/Get my free guide: Get Out of Your Head: A Starter Guide to Releasing the Pressure, Shame, and "Shoulds" Around Intimacy at https://laurajurgens.com/guideMore links: Substack at https://laurajurgens.substack.com/Pleasure Path Diagnostic here: https://laurajurgens.com/diagnostic/About me, testimonials, blog, bookings: https://laurajurgens.com/Wheel of Erotic emotions, go to: https://laurajurgens.com/wheelCopyright notice: All content in this podcast is copyrighted and copying, scraping, data mining, or using the content to train AI is prohibited. 

Mark Jarel Is Building Everything!Before we get into it — this episode is brought to you by MotoTote. Head to mototote.com/MOTOARCHIVES for 10% off your order.I got invited into his shop in the San Fernando Valley, and within the first five minutes I knew this was going to be a different kind of conversation. The man has vintage flathead Harleys, a 1939 Indian Sport Scout, slot car tracks he's sold for $20,000 a piece, vintage go karts that do 70 miles an hour, a 1949 Crown travel trailer, a custom sports car he's building from a wooden buck — and right in the middle of it all, a Yamaha RD400 that's becoming something I've never quite seen before.Mark is a hobbyist in the truest sense of the word. Not a collector. Not a restorer. A builder. And the way he talks about it — three projects going at a time, bouncing between them when one hits a wall, no TV for 25 years — it hit different. This is a man who figured out a long time ago that building things is the antidote to everything.We talked about how it all started — his parents building their own toys because they couldn't afford to buy them, a 400-pound welder with a visible butt crack charging him $50 to weld a bicycle frame, and the moment Mark decided he was going to be smarter than that guy. He bought a welder, taught himself, and never looked back.The RD400 build is wild. It started as a land speed record bike someone gave him — ugly as sin, but with a solid, never-run 1983 engine inside. Mark stripped it, cut the frame, and built something entirely new around that motor. Part 70s drag bike, part road race sidecar outfit, with a working brake wing (does it help aerodynamically? Probably not. Does it look insane? Absolutely), a nitrous purge system for when he rolls into shows, a sidecar nose made from a vintage go kart and a wheel pod off a 1960 Cessna airplane. He made the tank out of cardboard templates first. He drilled out the rear brake for lightness. Does it really matter? Nope. But it sure looks cool — and that's the whole point.We also got into his racing days at Muroc Dry Lake, a land speed record he still holds, racing a 1965 Ducati GP bike at Willow Springs, and why he stopped racing the day his son was born. His kid ended up building his own motorcycle at 13, taking third at a build-off, and now rides a '65 BSA Lightning. The apple didn't fall far.And then there's the slot car tracks. Nine of them built and sold. One in Florida, one in Iowa, one in Hawaii. Each one a rolling diorama that fits inside an enclosed trailer, with figures, landscapes, a dog about to pee on something, and a pedestrian mooning the track. The man is serious about the details.The thing that stuck with me most was something Mark said near the end — if you can imagine it, we can build it. His son told him that in the middle of an Iron Man movie when he was five years old. They went home and built a helmet. That's the whole philosophy right there.Topics covered in this episode:Building a Yamaha RD400 into a 70s drag/sidecar race bike hybridWhy Mark gravitates toward 45 flathead Harleys and their historyThe WWII connection that made flatheads the most widely produced motorcycle engine in historyVintage go kart racing and holding a land speed record at Muroc Dry LakeBuilding slot car tracks from scratch — and selling them for $20kWhat it means to raise a kid around building thingsVintage travel trailer rallies and the community that keeps showing upWhy three projects at once is the secret to staying saneConnect with Mark: https://www.instagram.com/jarelbuilt/Follow Moto Archives:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMotorcycleArchivesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/motoarchives/motoarchives.com

That rage the week before your period? It's not a malfunction — it's a message. In this episode, we're breaking down why so much of what gets labeled "PMS" is actually burnout wearing a hormonal costume, and why your luteal phase might be the only week of the month your body is finally honest with you.We get into why your capacity isn't supposed to stay the same all month long, why progesterone isn't the "weaker" hormone — it just has a different job — and why this gets harder, not easier, the closer you get to your 40s. Then we get practical: four real things you can start doing this week to actually work with your luteal phase instead of white-knuckling through it.In this episode we explore:Why what you call PMS might actually be burnout finally getting loud enough to hearThe real difference between estrogen's pace and progesterone's pace — and why one isn't "less than" the otherWhy your stress resilience naturally declines in your late 30s and 40s, and why chronic stress speeds that upWhy the modern workweek was never built for a body with a monthly hormonal rhythmFour practical shifts for your luteal week: full-body-yes boundaries, offloading the load, reducing sensory input, and protecting your sleep windowResources:Learn more about Living In FLOWTake Kate's FREE Quiz What Hormone is Running the ShowAbout KateKate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps busy women in their 30s and 40s balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. Specializing in the hormonal ups and downs of midlife—from PMS and perimenopause to burnout and cortisol overload—Kate guides women to feel at home in their bodies and live in sync with their natural cycles. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm.Tune in now and join the movement toward better hormone health!Follow me @hormoneswithkate on Instagram for more insights, tips, and support!

What if one of the most meaningful gifts we can offer another person isn't advice, solutions, or even the perfect words?What if it's simply saying:“I've got you.”In this week's episode of Empowering Her, I'm exploring the incredible power behind these three simple words and why they can create a sense of safety, connection, and support that so many of us are longing for.When someone says, “I've got you,” they're reminding us that we don't have to carry life's challenges alone. They're offering presence over perfection, support over solutions, and connection over isolation.In this episode, we'll explore:Why feeling supported is a fundamental human needHow “I've got you” creates safety and trustThe difference between fixing someone's problems and simply showing upWhy support is an essential part of true empowermentThe message every girl deserves to hear as she growsHow we can become a source of strength and support for others—and ourselvesWhether you're a parent, educator, coach, friend, or simply someone who wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes the smallest words carry the greatest power.Who in your life needs to hear “I've got you” today?And if you're passionate about supporting and empowering girls, I'd love to invite you to join me for an upcoming GiRLiFE Academy Information Session. You'll learn how our certification program equips women to create life-changing experiences for girls while building meaningful work they love.Learn more and reserve your spot at:Www.melodypourmoradi.com/infoThank you for listening and for being part of this community.With love,MelodyLet's Stay Connected!As an empowerment coach, author, twin girl mom, and the creator of the GiRLiFE Academy, my mission is to help every woman and girl discover her voice and live a life that lights her up from the inside out.I'd love to connect with you and continue this beautiful journey together!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of From the Yellow Chair, Crystal sits down with Gary Woodruff of Boxed for the Trades to discuss why so many maintenance programs fail before they ever have a chance to become profitable and how contractors can build a membership strategy that actually supports recurring revenue.From CRM setup mistakes and missed billing to overdue maintenance visits, monthly versus yearly renewals, and the importance of clean customer data, Crystal and Gary break down the operational side of maintenance clubs that many home service companies overlook. They share real world insights on how contractors can use their CRM, especially ServiceTitan, to better manage memberships, prevent revenue leaks, and turn maintenance programs into true customer retention tools.Whether your maintenance club feels messy, your data is hard to trust, or your team is struggling to understand how memberships should be sold, scheduled, and renewed, this episode offers practical strategies to help you clean up the process and create a more profitable program.In this episode, you'll learn:Why maintenance clubs need clear goals before setupHow poor CRM setup can create hidden revenue leaksWhy missed billing and overdue visits can hurt profitabilityThe difference between monthly and yearly membership billingHow clean equipment data can help your team make smarter decisionsWhy CSRs, dispatchers, and technicians need to understand the strategy behind the programHow automation can reduce office workload and improve customer follow upWhy maintenance programs should support recurring revenue, customer retention, and long term growthIf you're an HVAC contractor, plumber, electrician, roofer, or home service business owner looking to improve your maintenance program, strengthen recurring revenue, and get more from your existing customer base, this episode is packed with actionable insights.If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade," where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content.Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.From the Yellow Chair is powered by Lemon Seed, a marketing strategy and branding company for the trades. Lemon Seed specializes in rebrands, creating unique, comprehensive, organized marketing plans, social media, and graphic design. Learn more at www.LemonSeedMarketing.comInterested in being a guest on our show? Fill out this form!We'll see you next time, Lemon Heads!

In this episode of Selling with Sandra, we explore one of the most overlooked yet powerful traits of top-performing salespeople: reliability.Why do some agents consistently win more listings, close more deals, and earn more referrals than others? It's not luck, talent, or even experience. More often than not, it's their ability to do what they say they're going to do, every single day.We discuss the difference between being known as someone people can rely on versus someone who is considered flaky, the role discipline plays in long-term success, and the five key habits that build trust with clients and colleagues alike.If you want to strengthen your reputation, build stronger relationships, and create a more successful sales career, this episode will remind you why your word is one of the most valuable assets you have.Key Takeaways:Why reliability builds trust and trust builds businessThe difference between discipline and motivationHow top salespeople use systems to stay accountableThe importance of consistent follow-upWhy your reputation is built on the promises you keepRemember: Your clients won't remember every conversation, but they will remember whether you did what you said you would do. Your word is your brand.Send us Fan MailSupport the show✨ Let's stay connected! ✨ 

In this episode of The UK Flooring Podcast, Tom sits down with Dean Smith, owner of DCS Flooring Limited, for an honest conversation about growing a commercial flooring business, stepping away from the tools and finding a better balance between work and family life.Dean shares how he followed his dad into flooring after leaving college, before choosing a different route and building a business focused mainly on commercial projects.However, years of fitting demanding floors during the day, quoting at night and carrying the pressure of running a business began to take its toll. Dean found himself physically exhausted, struggling to make the numbers work and bringing the stress of the business home with him.That pressure eventually contributed to the breakdown of his relationship and forced him to reconsider what he wanted from his business and his life.Dean explains how taking on more fitters and coming off the tools helped him regain control. Although the transition was difficult, and the work initially struggled to catch up with the size of the team, it allowed him to focus on winning projects, managing the business and spending more time with his children.The conversation also explores the realities of managing employees, staying organised, using AI and automation, and why business owners can become so focused on systems that they forget the basic task of bringing new work through the door.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow Dean progressed from working alongside his dad to running DCS Flooring LimitedWhy he chose commercial flooring instead of following his dad into domestic retailThe physical and emotional impact of fitting floors while trying to run a businessHow business pressure affected Dean's relationship and family lifeWhy working harder did not necessarily mean making more moneyThe challenges of employing people before the workload has caught upWhy getting off the tools became a major turning pointHow Dean keeps his team happy through fairness, good pay and sensible working hoursWhy every employee is motivated by something differentHow early mornings help Dean complete his most important workWhy enjoying your job is often a choice rather than something that simply happensHow Dean uses ChatGPT, CRM systems and an AI receptionist in the businessThe risks of automating too much of the customer journeyWhy systems and processes can become a distraction from salesDean's plans to grow the company without losing the freedom he has createdMemorable Quote“We can all go to work and earn money, but ultimately you need to go to work and enjoy yourself.”Speaker InformationDean Smith is the owner of DCS Flooring Limited, a commercial flooring contractor based in Leicestershire.After spending much of his career fitting floors himself, Dean is now focused on growing his team, improving the company's systems and building a business that gives him more control, freedom and time with his family.Follow DCS Flooring Limited on Instagram:@dcsflooringltdVisit the DCS Flooring website:www.dcsflooringltd.co.ukWhere to Find The UK Flooring PodcastListen to The UK Flooring Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or watch the latest episodes through the Cockerill & Co YouTube channel.Follow The UK Flooring Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn for new episodes, clips and conversations from across the flooring industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores why so many girls suddenly open up at bedtime and what these late-night conversations can tell us about emotional trust and connection.Melissa shares why bedtime often becomes the first quiet moment of the day for girls to process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. She offers encouragement for parents who want to be present while also navigating their own exhaustion and reminds us that connection is often more important than having the perfect response.Tune in to discover:Why girls often talk more at bedtimeHow emotional safety encourages girls to open upWhy listening matters more than fixingSimple ways to stay connected without feeling overwhelmedThis episode is a reminder that bedtime conversations are often a sign that your daughter feels safe, supported, and connected to you.Melissa's Links:• Website • Instagram • Facebook• TikTok• LinkedIn

DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE YOU SET A GOAL, PUSH HARD FOR A FEW DAYS—AND THEN FALL OFF AND WONDER WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU?Like no matter how many times you try, you can't seem to make yourself do the things you say you want to do?If that's you, this episode is going to change how you see yourself.Because it's not that you're lazy. And it's not that you lack discipline.It's that the fuel you've been using to motivate yourself is actually working against you—and no one has ever shown you what to use instead.In this episode, I'm breaking down why accountability and motivation fail most people, what's really underneath the cycle of trying and quitting, and what it actually takes to build habits that stick long term.In This Episode, I Cover:Why motivation and accountability alone will never be enoughThe real reason you can push for a few days—but can't make it lastHow shame becomes the hidden fuel behind most "self-improvement" effortsWhy using self-hatred as motivation has a built-in breaking pointThe difference between forcing yourself and genuinely wanting to show upWhy love is a more powerful motivator than frustration, disappointment, or disgustHow to get specific about why you actually want what you wantWhy your brain resists new habits—and why that doesn't mean anything is wrong with youThe practical steps to remove barriers and make showing up easierHow to talk to yourself the night before so you actually follow throughThe toddler analogy that reframes everything about self-disciplineWhy a D-plus effort is still better than nothing—and how to own thatWhat regulated accountability actually looks like versus dysregulated forcingHow to flex when life gets in the way without quitting entirelyWhat changes when you stop using guilt and start using radical self-acceptanceKey TakeawayYou don't have a motivation problem. You have a fuel problem.Shame, guilt, and self-disgust can push you for a few days—but they will always break down. They are not a long-term solution.What actually works is getting specific about why you want what you want, removing the barriers between you and the action, and learning to redirect yourself with kindness instead of force.You don't need to be harder on yourself. You need to be more honest—and more loving.InvitationI'm running JuneTube all month inside the Love Yourself No Matter What community—weekly trainings, weekly lives, and everything you need to actually use these tools and create a different kind of summer.To get access, grab the free End Overthinking Five-Minute Reset Ritual at:

One employee asks for time off and you say yes. Another asks three weeks later and you say no. Neither of you realizes you just created a discrimination claim. In Part 6 of the HR Foundations series, Kerri breaks down leave management — the operational area where she sees the most lawsuits.Leave management isn't the flashiest HR topic, but it's where Kerri sees the most lawsuits land on small and mid-sized businesses — and almost always unintentionally.In this episode, she walks through everything an owner, operator, or manager needs to know to handle leave without creating legal exposure:What you'll learn:The federal and state leave laws that apply to your business — and the threshold calculations small employers get wrongFMLA basics: who qualifies, what it actually covers, and the three most common mistakes Kerri sees in the fieldWhy she recommends one leave bank instead of two (and what happens to honesty when you split them)How the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and ADA quietly apply at just 15 employeesIntermittent FMLA — the hardest leave to track and the easiest to mess upWhy inconsistent leave decisions are the fastest path to a discrimination claim, even when you mean wellThe interactive process under ADA, explained without the legal jargonWhat to document for every leave event (and why benefits records stay separate from performance files)The bereavement policy fix you can put in place this weekYour one action this week: Look at your bereavement policy. How many days? For which relationships? Who approves it? If you can't answer consistently, that's your first leave policy to write.This is Part 6 of the 13-part HR Foundations series. If you're just joining, go back to Part 1 — Kerri's building your HR foundation episode by episode.Key topicsFMLA, ADA, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, USERRA, jury duty leave, voting leave, sick leave laws, PTO policy, bereavement, intermittent leave, reasonable accommodations, retaliation claims, discrimination claims, leave documentation, manager accountabilityResources mentionedBook: The HR Easy Button by Kerri Roberts — available on AmazonCourse: HR Foundations — saltandlightadvisors.com/hr-foundationsFree Mini HR Audit:saltandlightadvisors.com/hr-auditWork with Kerri:saltandlightadvisors.com/contactComing up nextPart 7 — Performance & Feedback: Setting expectations, giving real feedback, and handling underperformance before it becomes a termination.Connect with KerriWebsite: https://saltandlightadvisors.comBook a call: https://saltandlightadvisors.com/contactDon't forget to subscribe wherever you listen — Apple, Spotify, or YouTube — and share this episode with a peer or office manager who's helping run HR at a small business.Support the show

This week, I found myself reflecting on the woman I used to be and the woman I'm still becoming.After looking back through photos from the last year and a half, I realized I've slowly let go of some of the habits that help me feel my best. As life gets busier with work, motherhood, friendships, and relationships, I've been asking myself an important question: how do we create space for everything that matters without losing ourselves in the process?In this episode, I share a personal life update and open up about balancing entrepreneurship, parenting, self-care, and the constant challenge of protecting my time and energy. I also reflect on the journey from 18-year-old Heidi, who struggled with self-worth, people-pleasing, and an eating disorder, to the woman I am today.We talk about healing, self-love, creating safe relationships with our children, and one question that completely stopped me in my tracks, what superpower do you have today that was born from trauma?In this episode, we discuss:Reconnecting with yourself during busy seasonsWhy healthy habits matter more than motivationWhat I would tell my 18-year-old selfHealing from shame, self-hatred, and people-pleasingLearning to create safety and trust with your childrenLetting go of control as your kids grow upWhy you either win or you learnFinding the gifts hidden inside difficult experiencesIf you've ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or wondered if healing is really possible, I hope this conversation reminds you that it gets better. Keep going.I love you guys. Thanks for being here. ❤️Here are the key moments from the episode:00:00 Welcome to Heidi's Lane04:36 Realising I've Been Letting Go of Myself10:25 The Entrepreneur Struggle No One Sees13:28 The “Magic” of Movement When You Feel Stuck15:30 The Moment I Realised No Man Should Love Me More Than I Love Myself17:12 What 18-Year-Old Heidi Would Think of Me Today20:25 What I'd Really Tell My Younger Self24:03 How Cash Is Growing Into a New Role27:26 The Parenting Advice That Changed How I Listen30:17 Why You Either Win or You Learn33:02 The Question That Stopped Me: What Superpower Came From Your Trauma?36:21 A Challenge to Find the Superpower Inside Your StoryConnect with Heidi: Website:⁠ https://heidipowell.net/⁠Email: podcast@heidipowell.netInstagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App:⁠ https://www.showupfit.app/

Many parents are worried about what they're seeing in their sons. Maybe your son seems more angry, aggressive, withdrawn, or difficult to reach than he used to be. Maybe you're wondering why conversations feel harder, emotions stay bottled up, or small frustrations quickly escalate into conflict. In this episode, Kyle and Sara Wester sit down with psychologist and author Dr. Katie Hurley to explore what is really happening beneath the surface for boys today. Together, they discuss the hidden pressures boys face, the influence of social media and online culture, why anger often becomes the only acceptable emotion for boys to express, and how parents can create stronger connections with their sons in a rapidly changing world.This conversation offers practical guidance, hope, and insight for parents who want to better understand their boys and help them thrive emotionally, socially, and mentally.If You've Ever Wondered:Why does my son seem so angry lately?Why won't my son talk about his feelings?How is social media affecting boys?What is the "manosphere" and why should parents pay attention?How do I respond when my son becomes verbally aggressive?How can dads build stronger emotional connections with their sons?What role do coaches, mentors, and male role models play?How can I help my son navigate today's culture without losing himself?In This EpisodeThe hidden emotional pressures boys face todayWhy boys often express sadness, fear, shame, and anxiety through angerHow social media algorithms influence boys' beliefs and identityThe growing impact of online misogyny and toxic masculinityWhy boys often struggle to ask for helpThe importance of emotional connection and open conversationsHow shared activities can help boys open upWhy positive male mentorship mattersPractical ways parents can respond to aggression and disrespectThe difference between punishment and connectionHow calm, consistency, and connection help boys feel safe enough to growWhy repair and accountability are essential family skillsConnect with Dr. Katie HurleyInstagram: @drkatiehurleyWebsite: https://practicalkatie.com/Books:Breaking the Boy CodeNo More Mean Girls View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/why-so-many-boys-are-angry-today-with-dr-katie-hurley Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.comVideo Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumansPodcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.comBook List:https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

This episode of The UK Flooring Podcast sits down with Steve Jones, founder of Billy Bot AI, for a proper deep dive into how artificial intelligence is already changing the flooring industry.Steve has spent 20 years in flooring, running his own flooring business before spending the last year building AI software specifically for flooring companies. In this episode, he explains why AI is no longer just a tool for writing emails or tidying up a bit of copy. Used properly, it can help flooring businesses handle admin, build quotes, manage customer information, create documents, respond to enquiries, and save serious time behind the scenes.Tom and Steve get into the real opportunities, but also the risks. They discuss where AI can help, where human interaction still matters, why customer-facing AI can go wrong, and why businesses that ignore it completely could end up being left behind.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why most flooring businesses are only scratching the surface with AIHow AI can help with admin, emails, quotes, documents and customer follow-upWhy flooring-specific knowledge matters when using AI toolsThe difference between basic AI prompts and proper AI systemsWhy using several disconnected pieces of software can create more problemsHow AI could become the central “brain” of a flooring businessWhy customer conversations still need a human touchWhat happened when Tom used too much automation in a flooring inspections businessWhy estimators and admin-heavy roles could be the first to changeHow AI can help businesses become more productive without simply replacing peopleWhy Steve believes flooring businesses that ignore AI will fall behindWhat Billy Bot AI is, and how it has been built specifically for flooring companiesMemorable Quote:“AI should not be used to make you lazy. It should be used to make you more productive.”Speaker Information:Steve Jones is the founder of Billy Bot AI and has worked in the flooring industry for around 20 years. After running his own flooring business, he has spent the last year building AI software designed specifically for flooring companies, using his industry knowledge to help businesses reduce admin, improve quoting, and manage day-to-day operations more efficiently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on low back pain and sciatica:https://shapeshiftwellness.com/backpain-masterclass.There's a massive mistake most back pain and sciatica patients are making with their exercises — and it's making their pain worse without them even realizing it..You've probably tried core stability exercises, McKenzie extensions, stretching, maybe even Jefferson curls. Sometimes you get short-term relief. Sometimes you accidentally flare yourself up and have no idea why. Here's the thing: the problem isn't the exercise. It's the dosage..In this video I break down why popular rehab approaches like the McGill method, McKenzie protocol, and flexion-based exercises can all work — or all backfire — depending on one factor that almost nobody talks about. I also explain why your anatomy (disc herniation, spinal stenosis, nerve compression on MRI) doesn't actually tell us who will have pain and who won't, and what does.What we cover:.Why core stability exercises have a cult following — and why they still might be making you worse..The real reason McKenzie extensions help some people and flare others upWhy avoiding forward bending leads to a cycle of fear and flare-ups.The single most important rule of rehab (the Rule of Too's)What yoga, dead bugs, and most PT exercises actually have in common.If you've been doing the same exercises for months and still dealing with chronic low back pain or sciatica, this video is for you...#lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief#lowbackpainexercises #discherniation #sciaticarelief#sciatica #sciaticatreatment..⚠️ THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE! CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE ENGAGING IN EXERCISE. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself. This content is purely for educational purposes.

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching PageCheck out the Gear I love HERE on rendezvu.coSTOKED TO PARTNER WITH  PLAY ON RELIEF - 20% off your first orderVACATION RACES - 15% off any Ultra, Half Marathon, or TrailfestUSE PROMO CODE MIDPACKER "Running is such an individual endeavor, but it is absolutely a community sport."Sara Duncan didn't take the traditional path into running. She wasn't a standout athlete growing up and could barely run a mile when she joined her first run club in her twenties. Fast forward a decade and Sara is a trail runner, community builder, volunteer, and newly minted Hellbender 100 finisher.In this episode, Sara shares how a canceled 30th birthday party during the pandemic turned into a 30-mile challenge that launched her ultra running journey. From her first half marathon to running the Cruel Jewel 50 as a qualifier, Sara's story is one of persistence, curiosity, and embracing the unknown.The conversation dives deep into her first 100-mile experience at Hellbender, where a perfect race quickly turned into a masterclass in problem-solving. Foot pain, blisters, shoe issues, and an unexpected reaction to wool socks tested her resolve, but quitting was never on the table. Sara talks openly about leaning on her crew, pacers, volunteers, and the larger trail running community to make it to the finish line.The episode also explores Sara's passion for community building through SNARC (Sylva and Neighboring Area Run Club), her one-for-one commitment to volunteering for every race she runs, and a fundraising effort supporting Vecinos, an organization serving farm workers and underserved communities in Western North Carolina.In This EpisodeGoing from non-runner to ultramarathonerThe Yeti 30-for-30 challenge that changed everythingRunning Cruel Jewel 50 to qualify for HellbenderBuilding SNARC from the ground upWhy welcoming new runners mattersLessons learned from a difficult first 100 milerThe importance of crew, pacers, and volunteersSupporting Vecinos through Hellbender fundraisingSara's Dirtbag Spinster SubstackKey TakeawaySometimes success isn't about having the perfect race. Sometimes success is simply refusing to stop moving forward.Sara's Links IG: @dirtbagspinsterSubStack: https://substack.com/@dirtbagspinsterRelevant LinksHellbender 100 – https://www.hellbender100.comCruel Jewel 50 – https://dumassevents.com/cruel-jewel-50Trail Sisters – https://trailsisters.netVecinos Farmworker Health Program – https://vecinos.orgRaritan Valley Road Runners – https://www.rvrrc.orgPartner Links: PlayOn Relief - https://playonrelief.comProven Pain Relief for People Who Refuse to Stop!All Natural, Fast Acting, Long Lasting, Targeted ReliefUse MIDPACKER for 20% off your first orderVacation Races - https://www.vacationraces.comEpic Races on public lands near the most iconic National Park in the US.Use MIDPACKER at checkout for 15% the registration of any Ultra, Half, or Trailfest⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - https://runtraillife.comFind Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Use MIDPACKERPOD to double the donation from your purchase. Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.⁠Freetrail⁠ - https://freetrail.comVisit Freetrail.com to sign up today.Sara Duncan, Hellbender 100, first 100 miler, ultra running, trail running, Cruel Jewel 50, Western North Carolina, SNARC, Sylva and Neighboring Area Run Club, community building, volunteering, pacing, crewing, Trail Sisters, Vecinos, Dirtbag Spinster, Janji, Injinji, blisters, foot care, resilience, ultramarathon, Hellbender race report, mid pack runner, endurance sports, Western Carolina University

"Having a positive relationship with food is one of the most freeing, peaceful, life giving, amazing things you can do for yourself."Healing your relationship with food isn't about being perfect. In this episode, I share the three mindset shifts that helped me move away from all-or-nothing eating patterns, build body trust, and respond to hard moments with more compassion instead of shame. Through personal stories and practical reflection, we talk about creating a relationship with food that feels peaceful, supportive, and sustainable.✅ What You'll Learn:The difference between striving for perfect healing and building a realistic, sustainable relationship with foodHow to pause and reflect instead of spiraling when old food struggles pop upWhy tolerating discomfort is a game changer, and how it helps you handle fullness, cravings, and body image triggersThe necessity of flexibility in mealsWhy building nonjudgmental and curious awareness supports long-term food freedomHow healing your relationship with food becomes easier and more intuitive with time and practice

What if the reason your marriage still feels disconnected… isn't because you don't understand the problem?What if it's because you haven't yet stepped into what actually creates change?In this episode, we're talking about the place so many women get stuck—especially after they've already started doing the inner work.You're more aware now.You're catching your thoughts.You're recognizing the patterns that have been creating distance in your marriage.But the truth is…your intimacy, connection, and desire still feel the sameAnd now you're wondering:“Why doesn't this feel different?”“Why do I still feel disconnected from my husband?”“Am I doing something wrong?”Let's gently challenge that…What if nothing has gone wrong?What if you're simply in the middle of transformation?⸻In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why awareness alone won't rebuild intimacy or emotional connection in your marriageThe hidden gap between knowing what's wrong and actually changing how you show upWhy your brain defaults to old patterns—even when you know betterHow to move from being a meaning maker to a pattern breaker in your marriage⸻The Truth About Intimacy & Connection in Midlife MarriageHere's what most women don't realize:Insight does not equal transformationYou don't change your marriage by:hearing something onceunderstanding it intellectuallyor agreeing with itYou change your marriage by:practicing a new way of showing up—moment by momentBecause even when your thinking starts to shift…your reactions will still default to what's familiarAnd that doesn't mean you're failing.It means you're growing.⸻The Missing Piece: Moving From Awareness to ActionAwareness is powerful…but it's only the beginning.Real change happens when you:slow down your reactionschoose what you want to create in the momentand intentionally show up differentlyBecause this is where intimacy starts to rebuild:not from knowing more…but from doing something newThat's not a sign to stop.It's a sign you're breaking old patterns.⸻A Faith-Based Perspective on Real ChangeThis isn't just mindset work…this is spiritual transformation.“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2Renewal doesn't happen in a moment.It happens through repetition.Every time you choose:openness instead of shutting downconnection instead of withdrawaltruth instead of assumptionyou are partnering with God in rebuilding your marriage.⸻Your Next Step This week, I want you to take what you learned in the last episode even further.When something happens in your marriage, pause and ask:What happened?What did I make it mean?What do I want to create instead?How am I going to show up differently right now?Not later.In the moment.Because this is how:emotional connection growsintimacy rebuildsand desire begins to return⸻Ready to Go Deeper?If this episode spoke to you, come join me inside my private Facebook community:Empty Nest Wives: Rebuilding Intimacy & ConnectionThis is where we go deeper into:rebuilding emotional connectionrestoring intimacy and romancebreaking old patterns in your marriageand creating a relationship that feels alive againOr send me a message. I would love to personally connect with you.Friend…Awareness is not the finish line.It's the doorway.And when you begin making new decisions—right in the middle of real-life moments—everything in your marriage can begin to shift.I'm not sharing this from theory…This is what God has walked me through in my own marriage.And I believe with everything in me:He can do the same for you.⸻Related EpisodesEP 316: My Sex Drive Isn't There… I Want Emotional Connection and IntimacyEP 315: Don't Know How to Get It Back? Why Intimacy Still Feels Like a Challenge in Midlife MarriageEP 308: Why Trying Harder Won't Fix Intimacy in Your Christian Marriage

In this episode, I'm giving you my most honest take on MLMs, the good, the real, and what I actually think you should do if your goal is to make money from home on your own terms.We cover:What my MLM experience actually looked like (and why I don't regret it)The hard truth about why most women don't make money in MLMsThe one thing most people don't realize when they sign upWhy making money from home doesn't have to mean selling someone else's productWhat I'd tell any mom who wants to build something real for herself in 2026If you've been curious about MLMs, or you're already in one and something feels off, this episode will give you the clarity and the permission you've been looking for.Register for Business Breakthrough Experience: http://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/a/2148272142/LcoDSfh7

You can't be a great marketer if your nervous system is stuck in survival mode.If you're a marketing leader, you know the feeling. The 12AM Slack from the CEO. The “where's-the-pipeline?” question that never goes away. The low-grade anxiety running underneath every campaign, every board deck, every quarter. In this episode, Carolyn and Amber connect the inner game to the measurement problem. The anxiety marketers carry isn't a personal failing. It's the tax you pay for being judged by numbers that miss your real contribution: shaping how the market perceives you, long before anyone fills out a form.And here's what nobody in GTM is actually talking about: you cannot build the future you want while your body is locked in defending the present. Your brain chemistry doesn't know the difference between the meeting you're dreading and the one that's already over — it reacts the same way to both. And when you live in that state, you can't create. You can only react.What this episode covers:The breakthroughs from both Amber and Carolyn's recent vacationsWhy so many B2B marketers are operating from low-grade panic, and why it's costing them their best workHow belief and brain chemistry shape what you're able to create, and why you have to embody the outcome before it shows upWhy marketing's real job is shaping brand perception in-market, and why traditional KPIs can't see that workHow to use zero-party data — what customers tell you directly — to inform the customer journey instead of guessing from last-touch behaviorThree books that reshaped how Carolyn thinks about wealth, awareness, and building a future you can't yet see: Happy Pocket Full of Money, The Power of Awareness, and Dr. Joe Dispenza's Becoming SupernaturalIf you're a marketing leader tired of doing your best work from a place of panic, and tired of watching it disappear into numbers that can't measure it, this one's for you.-----------------------------------------------------Want answers now?

In Part Two of Clint's conversation with Wes Adams – Founder & CEO of SV Consulting Group, researcher at the University of Pennsylvania's Positive Psychology Center, and co-author of “Meaningful Work” – Wes breaks down what actually creates high-performing teams and why trust, psychological safety, and communication matter more than most leaders realize.Wes explains how great teams encourage diverse ideas, why leaders need to create environments where people feel safe sharing bad news early, and how collaboration improves when teams adopt a “yes, and” mindset instead of shutting ideas down. He also discusses the importance of values-based hiring, intentional onboarding, and how organizations can build stronger cultures by aligning leadership behavior with company values.The conversation also explores the future of meaningful work in the age of AI, and why human skills like empathy, adaptability, strategic thinking, and communication are becoming more valuable, not less.This is the second part of a two-part conversation.Topics Covered:Why psychological safety drives team performanceThe connection between trust and accountabilityHow leaders create environments where people feel safe speaking upWhy teams perform better when diverse ideas are welcomedLessons leaders can learn from improv and the “yes, and” mindsetEncouraging participation from quieter or introverted team membersThe importance of equal airtime in meetingsWhy remote and hybrid teams require more intentional communicationHow to respond productively during conflict and disagreementThe PEAR model for handling difficult conversationsWhy character and values matter more than raw talent when hiringThe long-term impact of onboarding and first impressionsUsing positive feedback to reinforce high performanceHow meaningful work influences accountability and collaborationThe role of AI in reshaping work and leadershipWhy human skills are becoming even more valuable in an AI-driven worldLinks:Wes' LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesadams1/ Wes' book, “Meaningful Work” - https://amzn.to/430EmSa  

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What does it actually look like to roll out AI at enterprise scale inside one of the world's most recognisable technology companies? Craig Mills, APAC Head of Demand Generation and AI Marketing Transformation Lead at IBM, shares the real story: the internal lockdowns, the false starts, the springtime of ideas that fizzled, and the hard-won clarity that followed. Craig walks through IBM's shift from experimentation to intentional, use-case-driven execution in 2026, with a focus on email marketing as an underrated strategic weapon. He also shares a simple three-part navigation framework any B2B marketer can apply, regardless of the size of their organisation. Guest Introduction Craig Mills is the APAC Head of Demand Generation and AI Marketing Transformation Lead at IBM. With over two decades at IBM, Craig has led marketing transformation across Asia Pacific, focusing on data-driven demand generation and the practical adoption of AI across complex, multi-market enterprise environments. Key Topics IBM's AI adoption arc: from pre-GPT predictive analytics through the GPT moment, internal lockdowns on AI use, the launch of IBM watsonx in 2023, and the shift to focused execution in 2026The "client zero" experience: how IBM employees lived the AI transformation firsthand through changes to HR systems, well before the broader market caught upWhy email marketing is Craig's number one AI use case and how IBM is moving from successful pilots to systematic, micro-targeted execution at scaleMicro-segmentation at enterprise scale: how AI enables hyper-personalised outreach to audience pockets that were previously too small to justify the investmentThe people-process-tools interconnectivity challenge: why enterprise AI is so difficult and why most organisations are still struggling to get it rightCraig's three navigation points for B2B marketers: get closer to customers and partners, get closer to your product, and go fasterBuilding maximum mental flexibility: why clarity of mission is the prerequisite for individual speed and creative agility in an AI-driven environmentThe IBM Enterprise 2030 finding: 79% of executives expect AI to drive significant revenue by 2030, yet only 24% know where it will come from Resources and Links Tools IBM Enterprise 2030 Report -Craig's North Star on AI strategy: 79% of executives expect AI to drive significant revenue by 2030, but only 24% know where it will come from.This Week in Startups -Podcast by Jason Calacanis. Craig recommends it for building a startup mindset inside large organisations.IBM watsonx -IBM's enterprise AI platform, launched May 2023, central to IBM's AI transformation story.Microsoft Copilot -AI productivity tool Craig uses to move faster through emails and meetings.Claude -Anthropic's AI assistant, used by Craig for external customer research. People Mentioned Jason Calacanis -Entrepreneur and host of This Week in Startups. Craig spent a year listening to build a startup mindset within IBM.Ray Dalio -Founder of Bridgewater Associates. Craig follows him for his geopolitical frameworks and historical perspective on the forces shaping the world. Companies IBM -Global enterprise technology and consulting company. Also mentioned  Diablo - The classic video game. Apparently the only thing more addictive than playing with AI tools at midnight.  Contact & Credits Host: Shahin Hoda Guest: Craig Mills Produced by: Shahin Hoda and Alexander Hipwell Edited by: Alexander Hipwell Music by: Breakmaster Cylinder APAC's B2B Growth Podcast is Presented by xGrowth

Season 4 is officially underway, and we're kicking things off with a guest who has poured her entire heart into Richmond's brunch scene. This week, we sit down with the one and only Sarabeth — aka SB — the owner and creative force behind SB's Lakeside Loveshack. From unicorn pancakes and glitter-covered coffee drinks to handwritten menus, fairy hair nights, and a whole lot of community love, SB has built more than a restaurant — she's built a true RVA institution.In this episode, SB opens up about growing up between New York and Virginia Beach, working since she was 11 years old, becoming a single mom, and teaching herself how to cook on a line while opening her dream restaurant with only $5K, food stamps, and pure determination. We talk about restaurant chaos, brunch culture, confidence, mental health, building community, and why “Love Shack” became the perfect name for the colorful little spot that now feels like home to so many Richmonders.We also dive into:The story behind SB's iconic menu names inspired by the B-52sWhy brunch is an experience, not just a mealThe realities of surviving COVID as a restaurant ownerRichmond's food scene and some of SB's favorite local spotsFairy hair, drag bingo, Pride collabs, and Halloween in the HubRaising her son while building a business from the ground upWhy confidence and authenticity are true superpowersPlus:Big Daddy drops it on us with a deep dive into the raw milk trend and whether the “unpasteurized movement” is worth the riskUpcoming RVA events including Dominion Energy Riverrock, Hello Summer Festival, line dancing at River City Roll, and moreBusiness of the Week: K-Bop at Väsen Brewing CompanyLOTS of Richmond restaurant love and local shoutoutsThis episode is funny, heartfelt, chaotic in the best way, and full of reminders to lead with kindness, authenticity, and love. Grab a mimosa, order the Knock A Little Louder Sugar Buns, and come hang with us.

Would you ever give a vegan restaurant a “bad” review?  In this solo episode, we talk uncomfortable conversations and whether we sometimes grade vegan businesses on “a curve.”Of course we want to support vegan businesses at home and on the road.  AND we also want to give honest information and useful feedback. As someone who is much more comfortable encouraging and amplifying than criticizing, I share why this has felt like such an uncomfortable conversation for me to finally have.We discuss the challenge of relying on review platforms while traveling, the importance of thoughtful standards in vegan dining, and why clear, respectful feedback may actually be real support.This is a conversation about honesty, expectations, and the difference between loyalty and lowered standards.In this episode:Why I never really talked about my trip to Paris this winterThe tension between supporting vegan businesses and being honest about the experienceWhy some review platforms have felt less helpful than I'd like while travelingWhat happens when expectations and reality do not line upWhy standards matter for vegan restaurants and vegan diners alikeThe difference between harsh criticism and useful feedbackWhy honesty and support do not have to be at oddsSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and share the message of plant-based living with more listeners.For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠veganatanyage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music, Production, and Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlie Weinshank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠charliewe97@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Virtual Support Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://proadminme.com/⁠

The national average F&I per copy in powersports is $370. Alex Reyes and his team are targeting $1,000 as their floor, not their ceiling.Alex is the General Manager at Broward Motorsports Treasure Coast in Hobe Sound, Florida, part of an eight-location group. He has spent the better part of the last decade building and running the F&I operation at one of the most active powersports dealer groups in the country. Three-time PSB Magazine 40 Under 40. MPN author. Featured on Auto Finance News with Synchrony. And he came from automotive at Hyundai Motor, which gives him a benchmark most powersports F&I people never had.This is the most comprehensive F&I conversation we have ever done on this podcast. We go from the product menu all the way to pay plans, lender strategy, the digital customer, and what metrics a GM should be watching every single week.What we cover:Why the $370 powersports average vs $2,500 automotive F&I gap comes down to habits, training, and focus, not talentAlex's first career move into powersports and why the emotional nature of the purchase changes the entire F&I conversationWhy financing is still an afterthought at too many stores and the simple script to shift that conversation at the point of saleThe 400% rule: offer every product, every customer, every time with 100% effortThe two non-negotiable products in any powersports F&I office and why ESC is not an upsell, it is a safety netWhy 85% of powersports repossessions trace back to mechanical failure and what that means for every service contract conversationThe GAP math: when to offer it at full LTV, what to say at 70% or under, and when to leave it outPrepaid maintenance as a VIP retention tool, saving customers 30-40% while bringing them back to your service bayHow Alex built a near-prime and subprime lending program at Broward from scratch and why a single-lender strategy is a one-hand-tied-behind-your-back problemThe Synchrony Outdoors card as a cross-departmental revenue tool that works across sales, parts, and serviceThe used bike lending reality: LTVs are different, CITs need to move fast, and MotoHunt helps you buy right in the first placeAlex's unorthodox F&I handoff: the business manager gets involved the moment credit is submitted, not at the endThe "tour de ride" concept and how Broward turns the wait time before the box into a dealership relationship builderHow to handle time in the box without killing the customer experience and the Jimmy at school storyThe baseball farm league approach to building F&I talent from the ground upWhy pay plans based on product mix produce better behavior than pay plans based on sheer PVR volumeThe three numbers a GM has to watch every week: cash to finance ratio, penetration by product, and CITWhat an F&I training program actually looks like and why Rob Greenwald gets the call when Alex needs outside helpThe CRM cadence for declined deals and why a no today is a lead for laterSoft pulls, VIP appointment setting, and where Broward draws the line on digital deliveryWhat Alex looks at first when a GM suspects their F&I department is underperformingWhy penetration rates tell a better story than PVR and what to do when they are out of balanceWatch on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@dealershipfixit?si=xGw636a89UUDAK20⁠Connect with Alex Reyes: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-r-a97a321a0/⁠Broward Motorsports Treasure Coast: ⁠https://www.browardmotorsportstreasurecoast.com⁠PowerSports HQ (Alex's YouTube): ⁠https://youtube.com/@PowersportsHQAlex⁠Connect with Jacob: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/jacob-b-berry⁠Follow the Fixit Online: ⁠https://linktr.ee/dealershipfixit⁠MotoHunt for Dealers: ⁠https://dealers.motohunt.com⁠

In this episode, Dr. Hugh talks with Talia Smith about her experience after taking Cipro, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Talia shares how her health changed, how hard it was to be heard in the medical system, and what she learned after years of dealing with symptoms. Scedule a Zoom call and find out what's been missing!This episode is for people who are searching for answers about fluoroquinolone toxicity, Cipro side effects, mast cell activation, histamine reactions, food sensitivity, and medical gaslighting.In this episode, you will hear about:How Talia's symptoms started after taking CiproWhy fluoroquinolone toxicity can be so confusingHow the medical system can miss antibiotic injuryWhy some people feel dismissed or labeled as “crazy”How food reactions, histamine issues, and mast cell problems may show upWhy listening to your body mattersHow finding the right support can make a differenceWhy hope still matters during recoveryTalia also talks about the importance of learning, asking better questions, and finding people who understand what may happen after fluoroquinolone antibiotics.Key topics:Cipro toxicityFluoroquinolone toxicityFloxed recoveryAntibiotic injuryMast cell activationHistamine intoleranceMedical gaslightingFunctional medicineChronic health symptomsThis conversation is meant to help people feel less alone and more informed as they look for answers.

In this episode, I'm sharing something really personal - how I manifested my pregnancy, and the deeper shifts that had to happen for me to actually receive it..Because the truth is, it wasn't about “trying harder” or doing more. It was about what I was still holding onto underneath -fears around responsibility, subconscious beliefs from my childhood, and patterns in my nervous system that didn't feel safe to hold what I truly desired..I talk about:The hidden beliefs that were blocking me without me realisingHow anxious attachment and hyper-independence were showing upWhy your nervous system has to feel safe to receive what you wantThe identity shifts I had to make around responsibility, trust, and motherhoodHow I used my Secure Method EFT tapping to reprogram these patternsLetting go of timelines and fully accepting it as done.Whether you desire a baby, a relationship, or any manifestation - this episode will help you see what might still be sitting underneath the surface..Because it's not always about what you're doing… it's about who you're being and what your body believes is safe to receive..If this resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it.✨ Ready to receive all of your desires?My program ⁠Create Your Secure Relationship⁠⁠⁠ shows you exactly how to reprogram your self-concept and nervous system so you naturally attract and sustain the relationship & desires you actually want..Join here: ⁠Create Your Secure Relationship⁠Signature Program: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anxious to Secure in Love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Free Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Sabotaging Love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7 Manifestation Mistakes⁠⁠⁠.Connect with me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@candicetamara_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ways to work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Enjoying the podcast? Follow for more episodes & please rate your experience on your streaming platform so others can find it! Thank you so much!

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode featuring Clint Best, Executive Business Coach at APB, and Hill Dickerson, co-founder of BuilderPad, a construction management platform designed to help builders improve communication. With over 20 years of experience each, Clint and Hill dive deep into why communication is the foundation of every successful building company, and what happens when it breaks down.This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0INSIDE EPISODE 236 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why communication is the foundation of any building companyHow fear inside your team is silently killing your margins and moraleWhat the signs of poor communication look like in a building companyHow to create a culture where people feel safe to speak upWhy emotional intelligence is a learnable skill every builder needsAnd much, much more.ABOUT CLINT BESTClint was trained and certified by the world's largest business coaching team and was eventually named the Canadian Coach of the Year in 2006, before leaving to form Kaizen Business Development in 2007. He has been successfully coaching business owners in Canada and the United States for 18 years and now forms part of the Executive Business Coaching Team at APB.Connect with Clint: linkedin.com/in/clintbest/?originalSubdomain=caABOUT HILL DICKERSONHill Dickerson is the co-founder of BuilderPad, a construction management platform designed to help builders improve communication and streamline their projects. With over 18 years running a fireplace distribution company working alongside 500+ custom home builders, Hill brings a unique on-the-ground perspective to what great builder communication looks like in practice.Connect with Hill: linkedin.com/in/hill-dickerson/TIMELINE 11:02 The data that proves daily huddles directly improve gross margins and owner returns14:09 Why fear is the root cause of communication breakdown in most businesses21:44 The warning signs that communication in your building company is failing29:00 How poor communication leads to burnout, stress and working excessive hours38:31 Why technology is now a must-have, not a nice-to-have, for builder communication42:35 The practical systems and meeting rhythms every builder should put in placeLINKS, RESOURCES & MOREAPB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.comAPB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuildersAPB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders

Send us Fan MailSecond home donor fundraising strategy is one of the most overlooked opportunities in nonprofit growth today—and it's costing organizations real revenue. With over 6.5 million second homes in the U.S., nonprofits have access to a donor base that is ready to give… but often ignored or mishandled.In this continuation conversation, Jeffrey Glebocki, Founder of Strategy Plus Action Philanthropy, shares groundbreaking research into how second homeowners think, give, and engage with nonprofits. The findings challenge common fundraising practices and reveal a major gap between nonprofit assumptions and donor expectations.One of the clearest takeaways: pressure doesn't work. As one donor put it, “Guilt is not a good way to ask for a contribution.” Instead, donors want authentic connection, thoughtful outreach, and a sense of belonging in their second-home communities.This episode highlights how nonprofits are missing opportunities hiding in plain sight—from regular attendees at local organizations to high-capacity donors who are never approached. The lesson is simple but powerful: relationship-first fundraising still wins. “If I know you, if I trust you, and you're involved with this group, I'll support you.”You'll also learn:Why assumptions about wealth and capacity can shut down givingHow second homeowners actively seek community connectionThe importance of personal communication and meaningful follow-upWhy making giving easy (single contributions, trusted intermediaries) increases resultsHow community foundations are successfully capturing this donor segmentFor nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and community organizations, this is a strategic wake-up call. The opportunity is real—but only for those willing to rethink how they approach donor engagement!! 00:00:00 Introduction and Research Overview 00:03:15 First Study on Second Home Donors Explained 00:08:12 Why Hard-Sell Fundraising Fails 00:11:29 The Danger of Wealth Assumptions 00:14:54 Hidden Donors in Plain Sight 00:18:09 Assumptions vs Real Donor Motivation 00:21:12 Relationship-Based Fundraising Insights 00:23:10 Power of Personal Communication 00:26:29 Missed Opportunities in Donor Stewardship 00:27:33 Making Giving Simple and Scalable 00:29:30 Strategic Opportunity for Nonprofits #NonprofitFundraising #DonorStrategy #TheNonprofitShowFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us  Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits!  12:30pm ET   11:30am CT  10:30am MT  9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

In this epsidoe, Alissa explores the post-social spiral that so many highly sensitive people get trapped in, and the surprisingly simple tool she uses to stop it in its tracks.Alissa shares two recent experiences of her own, one at a casual social gathering where she felt quieter than usual, and one at a networking event that pushed her way outside her comfort zone. She also pulls from a live coaching call inside the Not Too Sensitive Club, where a member shared her own version of this breakthrough that stopped the spiral.What you'll hear in this episode:Why the post-social replay isn't a sign you did something wrong: it's a self-protective pattern rooted in past experiences of rejection or judgmentHow Alissa mentally files a worry away and commits to not reopening itThe difference between recognizing something you'd do differently next time and punishing yourself for how you showed upWhy sensitive people often feel pressure to be "on" in every interaction, and what shifts when you stop trying to manage how others perceive youUncover your sneaky internal belief that's stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOWLearn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!Join the Not Too Sensitive Club

Elliot Kay is the founder of The Speaker Awards, a seven-time author, and one of the most connected people in the UK speaking industry. In this conversation, John and Elliot dig into what's actually changing in how professional speakers get hired, and why most speakers are still playing by rules that no longer apply.Heads up: entries for The Speaker Awards 2026 close 30 April. If you're a fee-paid speaker and you're on the fence, the deadline is a week away. Full details at thespeakerawards.com.What you'll take away:Why the era of the "information speaker" is over, and what's replacing itThe three things bookers now demand: problem clarity, implementable change, and proof of ROIWhy positioning (and repositioning) is the single biggest lever most speakers never pullThe "Watch Me Go" mentality: a non-aggressive, slightly defiant attitude that changes how speakers show upWhy imperfection is currency post-pandemic, and slick performers are losing groundChase budgets, not crowds: why twelve people in a boardroom often pays more than a hundred at a conferenceWhat The Speaker Awards process actually does for entrants (hint: the clarity matters more than the trophy)The pipeline reality: presence, partnerships, referrals, and why the bookers who hire you rarely comment on your postsFAQs from this episodeWhat do corporate bookers actually want from professional speakers in 2026?According to Speaker Awards founder Elliot Kay and host John Ball, bookers now prioritise three things: absolute clarity on the problem the speaker solves, implementable takeaways the audience will actually use, and demonstrable return on investment. The era of the "information speaker" is over because information is now freely available through AI. Speakers who can prove behavioural change after their talks are the ones getting rebooked and referred.Is the professional speaking industry declining because of AI?No. Both Elliot Kay and John Ball argue the opposite. As AI-generated content floods digital channels, audiences are craving real human connection more than ever. Live events are increasing in demand, not decreasing. The skills that matter are shifting from information delivery to authentic presence, emotional connection, and provable impact. Speakers who position themselves around outcomes rather than information are well-placed to benefit.What is the single biggest mistake professional speakers make?Positioning. Elliot Kay argues that if the positioning is wrong, nothing else will work. The second biggest mistake is failing to reposition over time. Speakers who used to get booked and no longer do have usually not updated their positioning, showreel, or brand in three or more years. The market moves. Speakers who don't move with it become irrelevant.Should professional speakers chase bigger audiences or bigger budgets?Elliot Kay's direct advice: chase budgets, not crowds. Twelve people in a high-level boardroom often pay significantly more than a hundred people at a conference. Fee per head is rarely correlated with audience size. Speakers optimising for audience count are optimising for the wrong metric.What does the Speaker Awards process give entrants beyond recognition?The process itself forces speakers to clarify who they are, what they stand for, and the problem they solve. Elliot Kay describes this as "shedding the fluff." Entrants consistently report that the preparation and judging process sharpens their positioning in ways that change subsequent fee conversations, regardless of whether they win.When are the Speaker Awards 2026, and how do speakers enter?Entries close 30 April 2026. The gala takes place on 3 July 2026 at the Leonardo Hotel, St Paul's, London. Entry is £80, with an administration fee, and speakers are permitted up to three categories. Full entry details are at thespeakerawards.com.About The Speaker Awards:19 independent judges across categories, including bureau heads, agents, PSA past presidents£80 admin fee to enter, up to three categoriesGala on 3 July 2026 at the Leonardo Hotel, St Paul's, LondonEntry deadline: 30 April 2026Find Elliot: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-kay/The Speaker Awards: thespeakerawards.comCHAPTERS00:00 Chase Budgets Not Crowds00:38 Meet Elliot Kay02:02 Speaker Awards Explained03:37 Why Enter Awards06:08 Judges Bureaus Credibility08:27 Community Over Egos10:08 How To Enter Deadline12:17 What Gets You Booked Now14:20 Elliots Speaking Origin Story16:40 Humour Connection On Stage20:07 Information Speakers Are Done21:23 New Keynote Watch Me Go23:33 Authenticity Beats Slickness27:34 Speaker Mistakes Positioning31:14 Building a Booking Pipeline35:21 Advice for More Bookings38:38 AI and Live Events Future40:20 Where to Find Elliot41:24 Wrap Up and Next EpisodeVisit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form https://forms.gle/mo4xYkEiCjqtz9yP6, and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algo recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating.Mentioned in this episode:Speaker Fee AuditFind out in less than a minute if you're undercharging for your speaking and where you need to look to fix any leaks with the Speaker Fee Audit. It's free to take and find out if you're missing out on money.

Robinhood posted $4.5 billion in revenue in 2025, up 52% year-over-year, while growing its Gold subscriber base 58% to 4.2 million paid members. Abhishek Fatehpuria, VP of Product at Robinhood, joined the platform as an intern in 2016 and has built the brokerage business from a single-product equities app into a multi-product financial platform. This episode is a detailed look at how Robinhood structures product thinking at scale — without sacrificing the UX moat that made it win in the first place.What you'll learn:How Robinhood uses two leading indicators, net deposits and Gold subscriptions, to measure long-term customer commitment before revenue shows upWhy treating legal and compliance partners as product owners, not blockers, is the unlock for shipping fast in a regulated marketThe "barbell strategy" for UX: design for the newest user and the most advanced user simultaneously, and let the middle take care of itselfHow the early-stage ideation sprint has compressed from 4–5 weeks to 2–3 days with AI toolsWhy Robinhood Social is built on verified identity and real trades — and what that unlocks for the future of retail investor relationsKey takeaways:Paid subscriptions aren't just a revenue line — they're the connective tissue that drives multi-product adoption across a platformPride is a scalable quality standard: when teams enforce it themselves, quality and speed stop being in conflictAI embedded into workflows moves faster than AI bolted on as a standalone featureCredits:Host: Carlos Gonzalez de VillaumbrosiaGuest: Abhishek FatehpuriaSocial Links:Find out more about Product School hereFollow our Podcast on TikTok hereFollow Product School on LinkedIn here

Game over, man? Not even close.This week on Dads From the Crypt, we're locking and loading for a deep-dive review of Aliens—the explosive sequel that took Alien's slow-burn terror and turned it into an all-out sci-fi horror war film. Joining us is Rachel Shatto from the Zombie Grrlz to break down everything from xenomorph chaos to Ripley's evolution into one of cinema's greatest heroes.Directed by James Cameron and starring Sigourney Weaver in an Oscar-nominated performance, Aliens raises the stakes with unforgettable action, iconic characters, and one of the most intense final acts in horror history.We discuss:Is Aliens better than Alien?Ripley vs. the Alien Queen

You nailed the discovery call, the chemistry was there, they loved your work, and then crickets. Or maybe they're still texting back, but it's been three weeks and you still don't have a deposit. In this episode, Sam and Katy unpack why some couples book in 48 hours while others take two months, and how to manage your own anxiety when the sale drags on longer than you'd like.You'll learn:Why booking speed has nothing to do with your sales skills or their interestThe psychology behind maximizers versus satisficers and how they decide differentlyHow to remove friction points and use micro-commitments to speed things upWhy 3 to 7 follow-ups is the right range before you cross into annoying

She trained as a social worker. Spent 15 years watching what happens when relationships destroy people. Built a community of 250,000 women on Instagram. Wrote a Sunday Times bestseller. And then sat across from me and said: "I don't know if this is working. Nothing's changing."This is Layla, Lalalaletmeexplain and this is not the conversation you're expecting.We go into:Her dad leaving her mum for the woman who lived opposite, and what it did to her at 7 years oldWhy she resented her mother for years and idolised the man who leftHow her self-worth was built entirely on whether men wanted her, and the expensive therapy it took to undo itDating apps losing 600,000 users and why in-person events aren't working eitherThe confidence gap: women buying out dating events in 10 minutes, men not showing upWhy men have stopped approaching women IRL — and why that's a misreading of what women actually asked forFamily courts: the myth that they favour mothers (she breaks this down with 15 years of evidence)The manosphere as a grooming pipeline — and who's actually vulnerable to itThe question we both carry: how do you keep telling the truth about harm when the people you're trying to reach are getting more defensive, not less?Why she thinks her audience radicalised her — and what she's doing about itI share my own experience of being in an abusive relationship at 19This is two people doing the same work from opposite sides of the room, meeting in the middle for the first time. If you care about men, women, relationships, fatherhood, or just trying to figure out how we fix the gap, this one matters.Layla Instagram: @lalalaletmeexplain TikTok: @lalalaletmeexplain X: @lalalaletmeexp2 Book: Block Delete Move On (Penguin)Marvyn Instagram: @discoverwithmarvyn / @dopeblackdads X: @Marvyn_Harrison YouTube: @MarvynHarrison TikTok: @marvyn_harrison Website: marvynharrison.co.ukWelcome to The Marvyn Harrison Podcast — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life.In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today.Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of navigating success in Britain and beyond.This is a podcast about clarity, where lived experience meets sharp cultural insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you mix innovation, sustainability, and a love for disc golf?In this episode of the Difference Makers Podcast, Dr. Jim Hoven sits down with Jesse Stedman, founder of Trash Panda, a company redefining the disc golf industry by creating discs made from 100% recycled plastic.From building his first injection molding machine in his garage to producing over 100,000 discs annually, Jesse shares the real story behind starting a mission-driven business—and the challenges that come with it.We dive into:How Trash Panda was built from the ground upWhy 100% recycled plastic is so difficult to scaleThe realities of starting a business (naivety, risk, and hard work)Sustainability in manufacturing and the future of eco-friendly productsWhy disc golf is one of the fastest-growing sports in the worldLessons in leadership, culture, and building a purpose-driven companyWhether you're an entrepreneur, disc golf enthusiast, or just someone who loves hearing how ideas turn into impact—this episode is for you.

My guest today is Poorna Bell - award-winning journalist, author and competitive powerlifter. Poorna has written for The Times, Grazia, Red and Stylist among many others, and her latest book, She Wanted More, examines the quiet revolution taking place among women over 40 who are questioning the rules they've been handed and rewriting what the next chapter of their lives looks like.She talks with me about what those rules actually are, who set them, and why so many women in their 40s are reaching a point where they simply refuse to keep playing by them. Poorna is honest about her own journey - losing her husband in her 30s, navigating a life that doesn't look like her mother's and finding an unexpected sense of peace in that - and she has a lot to say about the mental load, the patterns that get set early in relationships and why in 2026 we're still having the same conversation about who does the dishes.We also chat about:Why 90% of the 1,000 women Poorna surveyed said friendship - not family or romance - is what matters most as they get older, and what that tells us about what we've been soldThe concept of "weeding" your life - and the gentlest way to let go of friendships that no longer serve you without blowing everything upWhy the patterns set early in a relationship are so hard to shift later and what that means for the mental load conversationWhat it means to build a sense of purpose when mainstream society offers you precious little validation for living differentlyHow strength training replaced diet culture noise, and why Poorna lifts heavy weights not for how she looks, but for the bones she wants to have at 80Find Poorna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poornabell/Find Poorna on Substack: https://poornabell.substack.comShe Wanted More is available wherever you buy books.If you enjoyed this episode then please leave a rating or review - and you can follow the podcast to ensure you don't miss future episodes. Thank you! Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood and confidence on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Threads: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It's Twins now. Music: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor BowmerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we're joined by Shuma Goko, who has extensive experience supporting global companies with trade shows and event marketing in Japan.With hands-on experience helping foreign companies enter the Japanese market, Shuma shares how trade shows can be used as a powerful go-to-market channel in a country where trust, relationships, and in-person interactions are critical.In this episode, Shuma explains why many companies fail to generate results from trade shows in Japan not because of the channel itself, but because they misunderstand how Japanese buyers evaluate vendors and build trust. If you are a founder or marketer entering Japan, this conversation will change how you think about offline GTM, localization, and lead conversion.In This Episode, We Cover:Why trade shows are still essential in Japan's trust-based business cultureHow face-to-face interaction and product experience impact buying decisionsThe industries where trade shows perform best, including tech, manufacturing, food, and lifestyleThe most common mistakes foreign companies make, especially around localization and follow-upWhy clarity in messaging matters more than flashy booth designThe reality that only about 10 percent of attendees are decision-makersHow fast and structured follow-up within 24 to 48 hours drives conversionsShow Notes : 00:00 Introduction to Shuma and global trade show experience06:00 Why trade shows still matter in Japan09:53 Best industries for trade shows12:29 Common mistakes foreign companies make19:04 What makes a booth stand out20:30 Who actually attends trade shows in Japan28:22 Why follow-up is critical for conversionLinks from Guest Appearance:Shuma Goko : Founder and Producer at OUTBOUND K.K.

Does communication with your ex constantly trigger you?A text in the middle of the workday.An email that ruins your entire evening.A notification from the co-parenting app that instantly spikes your stress.In this episode, we're sharing a simple but powerful boundary that can dramatically reduce the emotional toll of divorce and high-conflict co-parenting: the Divorce Inbox Strategy.Instead of letting your ex interrupt your day whenever they want, you'll learn how to create a separate email or communication space specifically for co-parenting so you can decide when and how you engage.We talk about:Why constant notifications keep your nervous system stuck in stress modeHow a dedicated divorce/co-parenting inbox protects your mental healthSetting boundaries around when you read and respond to messagesHow to prepare yourself emotionally before opening communicationThe “bingo card” mindset that helps you stay calm when predictable behaviors show upWhy responding calmly instead of reacting emotionally can change the entire dynamicIf you're navigating divorce or high-conflict co-parenting, this simple shift can help you protect your peace, reduce emotional triggers, and regain control of your day.

In this episode of "How to Get Ahead" with Millennial Life Coaches, host Tanya sits down with Christie Mims founder of Coach Pony  @coach-pony  for an honest and practical conversation about what it really takes to grow a coaching business. Christie shares how her own experience as a newly certified coach led her to build Coach Pony as a resource for coaches who need more than inspiration — they need a real path to paying clients and sustainable growth.In this episode, you'll learn:How to niche down without feeling like you're leaving money on the tableHow to create messaging that speaks to the real problemWhat to do when impostor syndrome shows upWhy marketing feels so vulnerable for coachesHow to build a coaching business that can actually support youChristie also speaks candidly about fear, visibility, and the emotional side of becoming a coach entrepreneur. Her encouragement is clear: you do not need to be perfect to get started, but you do need business skills, consistency, and the courage to keep going. She closes by reminding coaches that this is a healthy and growing industry — and that there is space for them in it. Connect with Christie Mims / Learn More About Coach Pony:https://coachpony.com/Sponsorship Partner shout-outs:Melissa Castro – Intrinsic Leadership (Book)A guide to reclaiming your influence, align with your purpose, and lead with confidence without losing yourself in the process. Available now on Amazon, Audible, and Bookshop.org. Connect at intrinsiclead.com and on Instagram at @intrinsicleadlc.Coach CoreAn all-in-one platform built specifically for coaches, by coaches — designed to simplify the tech, admin, and operations side of coaching so you can focus on your clients and their transformation. Learn more at coachcore.caIf you enjoyed this episode, learn more and follow Millennial Life Coaches and keep up with the latest. https://millenniallifecoaches.com/#Millenniallifecoaches #CoachPony #ChristieMims

Spring Reset Begins 3/30 - Free Month of 1:1 Support: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/spring-resetMost people can lose weight. Keeping it off is where things fall apart.You've probably experienced it yourself—lose 10, 20, even 30 pounds… and somehow end up right back where you started a few months later.It's not a motivation problem.It's not a willpower problem.It's a strategy and support problem.In this episode, we break down what actually separates people who keep the weight off from those who keep starting over—using insights from the National Weight Control Registry (10,000+ people who have lost an average of 66 lbs and kept it off for 5+ years), along with what we see every day coaching busy adults.We cover:Why exercise matters more after weight loss than during itHow simplifying your meals makes consistency easierThe role of tracking (and why it's not obsessive)The biggest mistake people make after slipping upWhy your identity matters more than your meal planIf you feel like you're doing a lot of things right but not seeing lasting results, this will help you pinpoint what's missing.And if you're tired of starting over every Monday, this will show you what actually works long-term.If you want help applying this in a way that fits your real life (not a perfect one), apply for coaching below.www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us

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What if money isn't something to chase, control, or fear, but a mirror of how deeply you're willing to remember who you are?This conversation with Elizabeth Ralph is one I will return to again and again.Elizabeth is the founder of The Spiritual Investor, host of The Spiritual Investor Podcast, and the guide behind a rapidly growing global movement that is reframing wealth, investing, and financial freedom through a lens most people were never taught: energy, consciousness, and self-expression.But this episode goes far beyond money.What unfolded here felt like a transmission about sacred remembrance.We explore what happens when you stop treating money as something separate from love, truth, or spiritual growth, and instead recognize it as an energetic reflection of your identity, your standards, and your willingness to choose the life that is calling you forward.If you've ever felt the tension between the spiritual path and the material world... If you've wondered how wealth and awakening actually coexist... Or if you're standing on the edge of a bigger life and can hear the old fears whispering...this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.I first discovered Elizabeth through the brilliant Luke Storey's podcast, The Life Stylist, and I remember listening to their conversation three times in two days because no one was talking about money like this.Her perspective is precise, embodied, and deeply liberating.And in this episode, we go even deeper.We talk about the moment Elizabeth chose to redefine freedom on her own terms. Why certainty, not strategy, is the real foundation of wealth. How effortless action emerges when your identity expands. Why spiritual people often unconsciously block money. And why the deepest work may simply be learning to drop the past in real time.Something Elizabeth shared that I am still sitting with:The version of you three months from now who is already living in the expanded place believes in it just as much as you believe in your current reality.There is no more evidence for one than the other. There never was.Which means the only thing that changes everything is what you choose to believe right now.At the heart of it all is something deceptively simple.Money is not separate from love.And when you begin to live from that truth, everything changes.In this episode, we exploreElizabeth's radical definition of money and why she sees money as loveThe kangaroo on a beach in Australia that sparked the question that changed her lifeWhy certainty is the real currency behind wealth creationHow identity expansion naturally changes the way money flows into your lifeThe difference between efficiency and true effortless actionWhy spiritual people often unconsciously block money while doing everything "right"How investing can become an act of empowerment rather than fearThe energetic shift that happens when you choose first and let reality catch upWhy being seen and truly seeing others may be the real source of abundanceResources + LinksExplore Elizabeth's work and learn more about The Spiritual Investor Mastermind: https://thespiritualinvestor.comListen to The Spiritual Investor Podcast: https://thespiritualinvestor.com/podcastListen to the episode that first introduced me to Elizabeth on The Life Stylist Podcast with Luke Storey: The Spiritual Investor Episode →https://www.lukestorey.com/lifestylistpodcast/619 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you are pushing business cards around your desk because you are afraid of a "no," you are sabotaging your future for a moment of comfort.In this episode, I break down why the "head trash" in your mind is killing your pipeline.We're talking about how to handle rejection, why your prospects' world changes every 90 days, and how to push through the fear to get the results you actually want.IN THIS EPISODEWhy your ego is the primary villain stopping you from prospectingHow to handle the lie that "nobody buys at the end of the year"The 3-step voicemail strategy for persistent follow-upWhy a "bad" sales call is better than no sales call at allWhat is actually waiting for you on the other side of prospecting fearTRANSFORM YOUR B2B SALES TEAMConnect on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/walkermckay/Personal coaching and training https://www.walkermckay.com/training-coachingMy bookhttps://a.co/d/0h7NGuzJ

Welcome to the conversation with Aida Smith!Learn more about Aida Smith:WEBSITE | INSTAGRAMMany artists assume that building serious skills requires huge blocks of free time.Aida Smith proves otherwise.With a full-time career, a long commute, and a firmly established professional identity outside the art world, she has built a meaningful and increasingly confident painting practice over the past five years.In this conversation, we talk about what it really takes to grow as a painter while working full-time, the color mixing breakthrough that changed everything for her, and how rethinking failure allowed her to keep showing up.If you've ever said, “I just don't have enough time,” this episode will challenge that belief in a practical way.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How Smith  structured her painting practice around a full-time jobWhy commute time and lunch breaks can meaningfully build skillThe color mixing shift that transformed her confidenceA simple way to adjust color using red, yellow, or blueHow to think about failure in a way that keeps you showing upWhy simplifying shapes strengthens a paintingHow she decides whether to keep a painting or wipe it downWhy she paints with solvent-free oils and questions traditional rulesBuilding Skill in Real LifeSmith did not grow up identifying as an artist. Painting was not her childhood identity.Her entry point was photography. Painting returned later, first as a stress reliever during a demanding job, and eventually as something she chose to take seriously.She paints and draws at night. On weekends. During commutes. During lunch breaks.And she is clear about something many artists resist hearing:Skill takes longer than you hope.Growth happened over years of sketchbooks. Years of mixing colors poorly before it clicked. Years of showing up even when the work felt frustrating.This is not a story about finding more time. It is about using the time that already exists.Extended Cut Bonus [Patreon]In this bonus episode, Smith explains how shifting to a very limited palette transformed her color mixing and brought instant harmony to her work. She shares the exact colors she relies on, why she prioritizes value over perfect color matches, and how a simple “mother color” keeps everything cohesive.Get practical tips sent straight to your inbox. Join the Learn to Paint newsletter here.Support the show

Tune in as the team discusses:Why Black Friday is a prime opportunity for land investors, not consumersPreparing Black Friday promotions weeks in advance instead of waiting until the last minuteCreative land deal incentives like dollar-down offers, discounted surveys, and bundled dealsUsing urgency, scarcity, and FOMO to drive buyer actionHow and why to increase email frequency over Black Friday weekendThe power of owning and nurturing your buyers listLeveraging email opens, clicks, and CRM data for targeted follow-upWhy land beats gadgets as a long-term, generational assetHow defaults and churn can actually strengthen the land investing model TIP OF THE WEEKMark: Prepare your Black Friday land promotions early and make them bold—irresistible offers paired with urgency move inventory fast.Scott: Don't be afraid to increase email frequency during Black Friday; buyers expect it, and urgency drives decisions.Mike: Focus on your buyers list—it's the only marketing asset you truly own, and Black Friday is the perfect time to reward it.Jon: Create a clear countdown and cadence with your emails so buyers feel the ticking clock and take action.WANT MORE?Enjoyed this episode? Dive into more episodes of AOPI to discover how to build real passive income through land investing.UNLOCK MORE FREE RESOURCES:Get instant access to my free training, a free copy of my Bestseller Dirt Rich Book, and exclusive bonuses to accelerate your land investing journey—it's all here: https://thelandgeek.ac-page.com/Podcast-Linktree."Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

In this episode, Alissa sits down with writer and speaker Case Kenny for a conversation about self-expression, confidence, and what it really means to stop shrinking yourself.They explore why embracing your “cringe,” intensity, and nonconforming traits is actually magnetic, and why the fear of being judged keeps so many Highly Sensitive People playing small.The conversation expands into relationships. How to know if someone amplifies you, why “low maintenance” is often code for self-abandonment, and why we should aim to “settle up,” not settle down.This episode is an invitation to raise your standards, trust your essence, and choose relationships that expand you.In this episode, you'll learn:Why accepting judgment is more empowering than avoiding itHow your “cringe” attracts aligned peopleWhat confidence really is (a willingness to be uncomfortable)How to use regret as a decision filterThe difference between settling down and settling upWhy healthy relationships amplify who you already areThe truth about being “high maintenance” vs. having high standardsConnect with Case Kenny:https://www.casekenny.com/https://www.instagram.com/case.kenny/Join us for Sensitive & Steady! My free 3-day workshop for highly sensitive women happening March 2nd, 4th, & 6th. CLICK HERE to register for free.Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa Uncover your sneaky internal belief that's stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOWLearn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!Join the Not Too Sensitive Club