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Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner share insights from the recent T-Mobile Capital Markets Day update event, covering changes in the retail store strategy, new AI translation features, and updated reporting metrics.00:00 Episode intro 00:24 T-Mobile Capital Markets Day event overview 01:39 Pursuing convergence through fiber and FWA 02:37 Live AI translation could be a game-changer 04:03 Telecom must transcend the “dumb pipe” 05:08 Latency is key going forward 06:01 How AI actually impacts user experience 08:20 Key reporting metrics are changing 10:28 Episode wrap-upTags: telecom, telecommunications, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, cellular phone, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, AI, T-Mobile, retail, FWA, fiber, convergence, USI, translation, network, Verizon, AT&T, latency, Apple, Android, churn, Srini Gopalan

Music courtesy of Dr. Ming Wang, recorded live at Steinway Piano Gallery in 2026, used with permission. We begin with a shopping note you might like to have.I'm a subscriber to Consumer Reports, and this month, March/April is the automotive annual and I found this advice on P/39 Brighten up the headlights and a product recommended by Sylvania Headlight restoration kit / $28/USI visit a local bank weekly, it's in a strip mall near my home, and I pass an Auto Zone, so I trotted in there with my copy of Consumer Reports — I had circled the magazine text. Yes, they had the product, but other brands for less than $28, including one Turtle Wax for $19.99, now I know Sylvania might know more about lights, but Turtle Wax knows car finishes.Volia, I get to the counter and discover an additional store discount of 20%, because I had joined before the advent of “club” shopping. PS You won't find this deal at Costco either. 

Informacje o podkaście, odcinkach i autorach: https://teologiazkatowic.pl W obecnym odcinku podcastu staramy się przybliżyć ciekawą i ważną - a zarazem dosyć słabo znaną poza kręgiem zajmujących się nią specjalistów - tradycję intelektualną: wewnętrznie zróżnicowany, oraz cokolwiek kontrowersyjny, nurt myśli prawosławnej ubiegłego stulecia, który wywarł znaczący wpływ na teologię uprawianą w kontekście ekumenicznym także przez katolików i protestantów. Jest to myśl tzw. rosyjskiego renesansu filozoficzno-religijnego, który można też określić mianem prawosławnego modernizmu. W historii teologii rzymskokatolickiej określenie „modernizm” stało się na początku XX w. zbiorczą nazwą dla bynajmniej niejednorodnego trendu odnowy myślenia religijnego, w którym starano się harmonizować tradycję wiary z ustaleniami nauk przyrodniczych i humanistycznych. Usiłowania te, zainicjowane w różnych kręgach intelektualnych już w XIX stuleciu, spotkały się w roku 1907 z ostrą - i w świetle uważnego studium całej sprawy przesadną - reakcją papieża Piusa X. Efektem sformułowania swoistej teorii spiskowej na temat modernistów, oraz wdrożenia szeregu prawno-kanonicznych sankcji wobec osób choćby o modernizm podejrzewanych, było (oprócz osobistych dramatów wielu wykształconych i krytycznie myślących katolików) przyhamowanie rozwoju oficjalnie uprawianej teologii oraz niezdolność tej ostatniej do dialogu z ewoluującym światem. Taki stan rzeczy utrzymywał się zasadniczo do Soboru Watykańskiego II (1962-1965). Z kolei na gruncie rosyjskiego prawosławia przełomu XIX i XX w., w stosunkowo wąskich kręgach elit intelektualnych Moskwy i Petersburga, grono myślicieli religijnych (z reguły niebędących duchownymi) prowadziło ożywioną debatę nad duchowym dziedzictwem swego kraju. Wypracowano szereg oryginalnych propozycji filozoficzno-teologicznych poza obszarem oficjalnej teologii cerkiewnej. Były to w istocie syntezy najbardziej wartościowych intuicji wschodniego chrześcijaństwa z teologicznymi wątkami filozofii niemieckiego romantyzmu, a także średniowiecznej zachodniej mistyki inspirowanej duchowością i nauczaniem św. Augustyna. Po rewolucji bolszewickiej 1917 r. protagoniści tzw. „rosyjskiego renesansu filozoficzno-religijnego” znaleźli się w większości na wymuszonej emigracji. W roku 1925 w Paryżu powołano do życia Prawosławny Instytut Teologiczny Św. Sergiusza, którego działalności naukowo-dydaktycznej początkowo nadawali ton właśnie przedstawiciele modernistycznej „szkoły rosyjskiej”. Teologowie związani z Instytutem Św. Sergiusza utrzymywali aktywne kontakty ekumeniczne, a ich spotkania z poszukującymi duchowej odnowy i powrotu do źródeł intelektualistami rzymskokatolickimi nie tylko  inspirowały tych ostatnich, ale miały pośredni wpływ na pewne idee wspomnianego wyżej Soboru Watykańskiego II. Sugerowana lektura:  O modernizmie katolickim:  „Znak” nr 566 (7) 2002:  Leszek Kołakowski, Uwaga o modernizmie, „Znak” nr 566 (7) 2002, s. 13-18; Jan Kracik, Antymodernistyczna kampania, „Znak” nr 566 (7) 2002, s. 30-44; Tadeusz Dzidek, Wpływ modernizmu na współczesną teologię, s. 56-72; O modernizmie prawosławnym: Sławomir Mazurek, Rosyjski renesans religijno-filozoficzny. Próba syntezy, Wyd. IFiS PAN, Warszawa 2008; Paul Evdokimov, Poszukiwanie Boga w rosyjskiej filozofii religijnej, w: tenże, Poznanie Boga w tradycji wschodniej: patrystyka, liturgia, ikonografia, tłum. A. Liduchowska, Wyd. M, Kraków 1996, s. 85-97; Marek Kita, Rosyjski «prawosławny modernizm» i ekumeniczna ortodoksja. Refleksja teologiczno-fundamentalna, „Kultura i Wartości” nr 14/2015, s. 129-144; Andrzej Walicki, Zarys myśli rosyjskiej od oświecenia do renesansu religijno-filozoficznego, Wyd. UJ, Kraków 2005, s. 477-499; 523-566; 761-812.

The Evansville Fire Department has recently responded to several fires resulting in the loss of family pets. They want to pass along some tips to prevent this from happening to your pet. An Evansville teen was arrested and accused of attempting to steal guns from Rural King. USI will host its annual International Food Expo students will showcase a taste of their home countries with food and customs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Czy Bóg ma jeden, „wykuty w skale” plan na Twoje życie? A jeśli się z nim rozminąłeś, to już po wszystkim?Jeśli źle wybrałeś, skręciłeś nie tam, gdzie trzeba, pogubiłeś się po drodze… to znaczy, że wypadłeś z Bożej woli?W tym odcinku „SOWINSKY Podcast" mierzymy się z jednym z najczęściej powtarzanych, a jednocześnie najbardziej obciążających duchowo zdań:

Gdzieś pomiędzy Altdorfem a Middenheim, rozciąga się rozległa kraina pokryta gęstymi lasami. Ale Middenland to coś znacznie więcej, niż tylko lasy i myląca nazwa - to wielka prowincja o ciekawej i skomplikowanej przeszłości oraz ogromnym potencjale. Zarówno politycznym, jak i fabularnym. Usiądźcie wygodnie, dziś Werner poprowadzi was w podróż po Middenlandzie - księstwie, które zdecydowanie zyskuje przy bliższym poznaniu. ------------------------------------------------------------

Perdi ogni giorno del pensiero originale e nemmeno, forse, te ne accorgi.Si parla di oltre il 70% delle decisioni frutto di “media statistica” delle AI, non della tua mente già alla fine del 2026. Comodo, sia chiaro, ma il rischio?Diventare un'eccellente ''copia inutile'': la tua unicità va persa nell'algoritmo, mentre delegare la fatica del giudizio ti trasforma nel “carburante” delle macchine. Meno pensiero critico, più dipendenza: e perdita di valore come persona nel lavoro e nella vita.Usi l'IA come stampella o per allenarti a pensare davvero?Ti sei già accorto di “spegnerti” quando usi la AI?~~~~~ INGAGGI E SPONSORSHIP ~~~~~ Per contatti commerciali: sales@matteoflora.comPer consulenze legali: info@42LawFirm.it~~~~~ SOSTIENI IL CANALE! ~~~~~Con la Membership PRO puoi supportare il Canale » https://link.mgpf.it/proSe vuoi qui la mia attrezzatura » https://mgpf.it/attrezzatura~~~~~ SEGUIMI ANCHE ONLINE CON LE NOTIFICHE! ~~~~~» CANALE WHATSAPP » https://link.mgpf.it/wa» CANALE TELEGRAM » https://mgpf.it/tg» CORSO (Gratis) IN FUTURO » https://mgpf.it/nl» NEWSLETTER » https://mgpf.it/nl~~~~~ CIAO INTERNET E MATTEO FLORA ~~~~~ Questo è “Ciao Internet!” la prima e più seguita trasmissione di TECH POLICY in lingua italiana, online su YouTube e in Podcast.Io sono MATTEO FLORA e sono:» Professore in Fondamenti di Sicurezza delle AI e delle SuperIntelligenze (ESE)» Professore ac in Corporate Reputation e Crisis Management (Pavia).Sono un Imprenditore Seriale del digitale e ho fondato:» The Fool » https://thefool.it - La società italiana leader di Customer Insight» The Magician » https://themagician.agency - Atelier di Advocacy e Gestione della Crisi» 42 Law Firm » https://42lf.it - Lo Studio Legale per la Trasformazione Digitale » ...e tante altre qui: https://matteoflora.com/#aziendeSono Future Leader (IVLP) del Dipartimento di Stato USA sotto Amministrazione Obama nel programma “Combating Cybercrime (2012)”.Sono Presidente di PermessoNegato, l'associazione italiana che si occupa di Pornografia Non- Consensuale e Revenge Porn.Conduco in TV “Intelligenze Artificiali” su Mediaset/TgCom.

Czy wiesz kto wynalazł lampki na choinkę? Kiedyś takie lampki to był luksus. Dzisiaj luksusem jest „światło w sercu” – sens, spokój, przejrzystość. To nie jest film o „ładnej pobożności”. To jest odcinek o odwadze. Jeśli czujesz, że migające lampki nie wystarczą, jeśli męczy Cię udawanie, jeśli masz wątpliwości, których nikt nie rozumie – ten odcinek jest dla Ciebie.Dzisiaj spotykamy Jana Chrzciciela – proroka Adwentu, człowieka radykalnie wolnego, który nie dał się systemowi „kupić” ani zaszantażować. Jego prostota jest nieprzyjemna jak wielbłądzia skóra na gołym ciele, ale dzięki niej może mówić prawdę bez kompromisów.Pojawia się też dysydent Władimir Bukowski, który świadomie zrezygnował z pracy, majątku, a nawet rodziny, by system nie miał na niego żadnego „haka”. I wreszcie – prosta gospodyni, która jednym zdaniem o chłodnym barszczu przebija wszelkie kościelne kurtuazje. To małe memento: czasem najodważniej mówią ci, którzy niczego nie udają.Centralny epizod dotyczy jednak wątpliwości. Jan, który wcześniej zapowiadał nadejście silniejszego, z więzienia posyła uczniów z pytaniem do Jezusa: „Czy Ty jesteś Tym, który ma przyjść?”. Zapraszam posłuchajcie jak na te wątpliwości reaguje sam Jezus.Usiądź ze mną przy „szklance dobrej rozmowy” i zobacz, co się dzieje, gdy Jan Chrzciciel, ks. Michał Heller i zwykli ludzie z kaplicy adoracji spotykają się w jednym pytaniu: Jak zbudować w sobie światło, którego nie da się zgasić?

In this special "Get to Know the Staff" episode, Pastor Bobby sits down with Lexi Bruner, the NorthWoods Communications Director and the new voice of the NorthWoods Church Matters podcast. Lexi shares about her small-town upbringing, her journey to USI, and how a shift from long-term care to marketing set her on a path she never expected. She describes growing up a "Christmas and Easter" churchgoer, how God woke her up from that, and the big part that NorthWoods has played in her testimony. Lexi and Bobby also look ahead to the future of the podcast: why it matters for discipleship in a growing church, how it creates space for conversations that Sunday mornings can't hold, and what's coming when the new building opens, including the launch of a full vodcast. Lexi even shares her dream guest list (and Bobby doesn't shoot any of them down!).

Giornata di passione quella di venerdì 28 novembre. I sindacati di base Cobas, Adl, Clap, Sial, Cub, Usi-Cit, Usi, Usb e Flai Ts hanno infatti indetto uno sciopero che coinvolgerà tutti i settori, pubblici e privati, per spingere il Governo a modificare le politiche economiche e sociali.

In Brasile si apre oggi la 30esima conferenza Onu sul clima. Si svolge a Belem, in Amazzonia, “polmone del mondo”; giunge a 30 anni dal Vertice della Terra di Rio che diede inizio alla lotta internazionale contro il riscaldamento climatico e a 10 anni dall'accordo di Parigi che tracciò la via per affrontare il problema. Insomma, luogo e anniversari avrebbero potuto farne un appuntamento importante; verosimilmente ancora una volta non lo sarà: la comunità internazionale resta distratta da altre priorità. Cosa aspettarsi allora da questo vertice? E che cosa dire di una transizione energetica certamente avviata e che ha raggiunto risultati importanti, ma anche confrontata con mille ostacoli e rallentata da numerosi fattori, ultimo in data il ritorno alla Casa Bianca del “negazionista climatico” Trump? Ne discutiamo con: Emiliano Guanella, giornalista in Brasile Emanuele Bompan, geografo, direttore responsabile della rivista Materia Rinnovabile Barbara Antonioli Mantegazzini, economista, professoressa USI e SUPSI, vicedirettrice dell'Istituto di ricerche economiche

In Brasile si apre oggi la 30esima conferenza Onu sul clima. Si svolge a Belem, in Amazzonia, “polmone del mondo”; giunge a 30 anni dal Vertice della Terra di Rio che diede inizio alla lotta internazionale contro il riscaldamento climatico e a 10 anni dall'accordo di Parigi che tracciò la via per affrontare il problema. Insomma, luogo e anniversari avrebbero potuto farne un appuntamento importante; verosimilmente ancora una volta non lo sarà: la comunità internazionale resta distratta da altre priorità. Cosa aspettarsi allora da questo vertice? E che cosa dire di una transizione energetica certamente avviata e che ha raggiunto risultati importanti, ma anche confrontata con mille ostacoli e rallentata da numerosi fattori, ultimo in data il ritorno alla Casa Bianca del “negazionista climatico” Trump? Ne discutiamo con: Emiliano Guanella, giornalista in Brasile Emanuele Bompan, geografo, direttore responsabile della rivista Materia Rinnovabile Barbara Antonioli Mantegazzini, economista, professoressa USI e Supsi, vicedirettrice dell'Istituto di ricerche economiche

The Holy Spirit and the ChurchEphesians 4:1-6Message SlidesI believe in the Holy Spirit - Who applies the work of Christ - Who makes us holy - Who unifies usI believe in the holy catholic Church, the communion of saintsBook recommendation:Keep in Step with the Spirit by JI PackerHOME CHURCH QUESTIONS1. When you think about the Holy Spirit, what images or ideas come to your mind? What Bible passages are most informative for how you think about the Holy Spirit? 2. Do you think there is more mystery surrounding the Holy Spirit than there is with the Father and the Son? Explain why.3. Ephesians 1:3-14, 2:4-6, and 3:16-17 reveal a close relationship between the Spirit and the Son. Look at these passages (and/or John 16:14) and talk about the nature of this relationship. Based on these passages, how can we know if the Spirit is at work in our lives?4. The 3rd Person of the Trinity is called “Holy” because one of His roles is to make us holy. Ephesians 5:18 refers to this as being “filled with the Spirit.” Explain what this means and how we can know if we are being filled with the Spirit. In what areas of your life can you become more controlled by the Spirit? 5. Ephesians 4:4 says, “there is one body and one Spirit.” Explain the relationship among the Spirit, the church, and unity. What does it look like for us to work for unity in the church? Why is this essential? 6. What is the universal, invisible church? What is the local, visible church? Which of these do you tend to emphasize? Why are both important?Mission Highlight - The Java Pesisir Lor in Indonesia The Java Pesisir Lor are a coastal Javanese sub-ethnic group living along northern Java. Traditionally farmers and fishers, many now seek skills for urban and rural jobs. Most follow Sunni Islam, though many practice mystical Sufi traditions and local rituals. They need better access to water, jobs, and economic development, as well as exposure to the gospel. Pray for workers to share Christ, plant churches, and for a Disciple Making Movement to multiply among the Pesisir Lor.FinancesWeekly Budget 34,615Giving For 10/05 33,185Giving For 10/12 24,028YTD Budget 519,231Giving 447,046 OVER/(UNDER) (72,185) The 2025 OCC Season Begins!Operation Christmas Child is a global project of Samaritan's Purse that shares God's love with children in need through gift-filled shoeboxes. Each box is packed with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items — and every child who receives a box also hears the life-changing message of Jesus. For step by step instructions on how to pack a shoebox and guidelines on what you can and cannot include, go to www.fellowshipconway.org/occ. Here's how you can join the mission right here at Fellowship:• Shop Smart, Pack More - Visit The GO Store in Downtown Conway for approved shoebox items at a fraction of retail cost — you may be able to pack 2 or 3 boxes for the price of 1! Be sure to bring your boxes back to Fellowship during collection week! • Build a Shoebox Online - Share God's love without leaving home! In just a few clicks, you can choose toys, hygiene items, and school supplies, add a note and photo, and send joy to a child in need. To learn more go to: fellowshipconway.org/occ • Serve During Collection Week - We need MANY volunteers for National Collection Week, November 17–24. Sign up today through the Fellowship app (tap the OCC icon) or at fellowshipconway.org/occNew to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Join a Home ChurchHome Church small groups are about building a deep community where we are transformed into the image of Christ and serve a broken world for the sake of the gospel. If you are not in a Home Church, we encourage you go to fellowshipconway.org/homechurch or stop by the Connection table in the Atrium. How to study your bible - Led by Chris MooreGo deeper in God's Word - Learn how to study Scripture for yourself! Join us for Part 3 of “How to Study Your Bible” beginning November 16 - November 30, 9:00 a.m., and gain tools to understand, engage with, and live out God's Word. Sign up at fellowshipconway.org/equipping. Fall Widow's LuncheonWe hope you can join us on Thursday, November 6, 12:00 p.m. for the Fall Luncheon. Our special guests will be Dr Tom and Joanie Roberts. Dr Roberts will be sharing about orthopedics and having a time of Q&A. Chef Tara will be developing a five-course menu along with a dessert from Joanie. Please RSVP by Monday, October 27, to Judy Roach, 501-329-3535, or Ambra Austin, 501-730-6795. Let's Make a Difference Together!Fellowship is deepening our connection with Theodore Jones Elementary—where one of our Home Churches has already been building meaningful relationships with students and families. This fall, we have two amazing ways to serve and show the love of Christ right here in our community: • Join the fun by serving at the school's Fall Festival event • Help provide, pack, and deliver Thanksgiving boxes to families in need. Let's come together to invest in these students and their families with time, care, and encouragement. You can be part of making a real local impact—get all the details and sign up at fellowshipconway.org/register.

Usiądźmy razem do stołu! Posłuchaj słowa pastor Igi Liziniewicz i zainspiruj się do życia RAZEM. Czy to może coś wnieść do Twojego życia? Sprawdź to! Wesprzyj nas: https://patronite.pl/lifepodcast

Almost €9.4 million was laundered through money mule accounts in the 12 months to H1 2025, according to new figures released today by FraudSMART, the fraud awareness initiative led by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI). While the amounts moved through these accounts vary, they typically range between €5,000 and €10,000 per case. The publication of today's figures come as FraudSMART, with support from AMLÉ (formerly the Union of Students Ireland or USI), launches the 'Don't be a mule' campaign. A money mule is someone who receives stolen money or proceeds of crime into their bank account and transfers it into another account, often in return for money or an expensive gift. While people of any age are susceptible to becoming a money mule, FraudSMART members have found that the majority of money mule bank accounts belong to those aged between 18 and 24 years of age, with some cases involving children as young as 14. New research conducted by FraudSMART reveals that: Almost a third (30%) of 18-24-year-olds reported that they, or someone they know, have been approached to use their bank account to transfer money. One in four (27%) 18-24-year-olds admitted they would be likely to consider using their bank account to transfer money on behalf of someone else, in exchange for keeping some of the money. 47% of 18-24-year-olds said they had never heard of the term money mule and 52% said they did not understand what it means. Awareness of the consequences of money muling is lower among 18-24-year-olds compared to older age groups. 26% are unaware that it could help fund other criminal activity, 31% are unaware that they would be committing a money laundering offence, 35% do not understand they could face jail time, and 42% are unaware it could affect their ability to obtain international travel or work visas. 60% of parents of teenagers surveyed said they have not discussed the risks of money muling with their children. Young people are being recruited through social media adverts promising 'easy' money Niamh Davenport, Head of Financial Crime, BPFI said: "Criminals are increasingly using social media to target teenagers and young adults, luring them with cash or gifts to act as money mules. Alarmingly, our research shows that nearly one in three (30%) people aged 18-24 have either been approached themselves or know someone who has been asked to move money through their bank account. Even more concerning, more than one in four (27%) of this age group admit they would be willing to transfer money on behalf of someone else in exchange for keeping a share of the money. This willingness highlights just how critical it is that we raise awareness of the risk - both in terms of serious criminal consequences and the fact that money is often linked to wider financial crime networks that fuel drugs, human trafficking, and other serious offences. An Garda Síochána warns about serious consequences of money muling Michael Cryan, Detective Superintendent at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau stated: "It's vital that young people realise this is far from a 'victimless' crime and the consequences of taking part are severe. This is money laundering and the funds moved by money mules are linked to criminal activity, often stolen from innocent people through scams such as text message and email scams. Even more alarming, these funds frequently go on to bankroll other serious crimes including terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking and pay the bribes that corrupt people the world over. Money mules are recruited by Transnational Criminal Organisations and money mules enhance their capability to commit serious crimes. The money mule is a vital cog in the operations of these Transnational Criminal Organisations. That's why money muling carries such serious penalties, including the risk of a criminal record and prison sentence." FraudSMART, with support from AMLÉ (formerly the Union of Students Ireland) and in partnership with Sole Mat...

® «Follow the money» ovvero seguire la traccia dei soldi per combattere la mafia e contrastarne il potere: è stata una delle grandi intuizioni e lezioni del giudice Giovanni Falcone e dal pool antimafia di Palermo. La traccia dei soldi negli anni Ottanta ha portato alla Svizzera e alle sue banche, come ha dimostrato il processo “Pizza Connection” che si è aperto a Lugano 40 anni fa, l'8 settembre del 1985. Cos'è emerso sulle connessioni finanziarie di Cosa Nostra in Svizzera? Cos'è la mafia oggi, che bilancio è possibile fare? In questa puntata di Laser facciamo un'analisi che parte dalla Sicilia, da Palermo, e arriva alla Svizzera, a Lugano per capire quali sono in una società ed economia mondiale sempre più digitalizzata i volti, visibili e invisibili, gli strumenti e i business delle mafie e cosa si potrebbe fare per migliorare il contrasto. Ne parliamo con Lia Sava, dal 2022 Procuratrice generale di Palermo, il giornalista Attilio Bolzoni, uno dei maggiori esperti di mafie in Italia che nel suo ultimo libro Immortali (Fuoriscena, 2025) racconta la borghesia mafiosa, e il collega della RSI Francesco Lepori, uno dei maggiori conoscitori delle mafie in Ticino, responsabile operativo dell'Osservatorio ticinese sulla criminalità organizzata (O-TiCO) dell'Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), racconta le nuove frontiere del crimine in Mafiadigitale.ch (Armando Dadò Editore, 2025).Prima emissione: 19 agosto 2025

An edited version of this essay was published by Deccan Herald at https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/decoding-trump-s-tariff-tantrums-3694626, as the editor downplayed the ‘vote chori' INDI alliance story and the atrocities by Tipu on Hindu Kerala. Last month, I wrote here about India's splendid diplomatic isolation, but my prediction became fact sooner than I expected, with President Trump's withering attacks on India. Biden drove Russia into China's arms over Ukraine; Trump seems intent on driving India into China's arms; and Ukraine isn't even Asia's problem, but a likely Chinese invasion of Taiwan would beThere are at least four different ways in which one could rationalize the Trump position:* A negotiating opening gambit to soften up India* Frustration from the lack of leverage against Presidents Putin and Xi* Part of a regime-change operation planned by the Deep State* A desire to force manufacturing and investment to move back to the USI hope it is a combination of 1 and 2, and that better sense will prevail before a mutually-beneficial Indo-US relationship is damaged beyond repair. However, there is a non-trivial chance that, with prompting by Britain's Whitehall (which created Pakistan in the first place to keep India in check), the US Deep State has decided to target India.I wrote a couple of years ago that the Deep State, intimidated by China's rise, might accept a condominium with it, giving each a sphere of influence. China gets Asia and the Indian Ocean; the US gets the Americas, Europe and the Atlantic; and they share the Pacific. India, Japan, Australia (i.e. the Quad), and ASEAN become Chinese vassals. So like the Vatican-brokered Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 that divided the world between Spain and Portugal!There is also the anti-Thucydides Trap, wherein the incumbent power (the US), instead of resisting the rise of the challenger (China), helped it grow, deluding themselves that China would be benign. However, both are now employing all possible means against new challenger India's rise, including trying to balkanize the latter.That is Scenario 3, the Deep State playbook of ‘color revolutions' against governments they don't like for whatever reason. The continuous INDI Alliance efforts to stir up linguistic or caste-based divisions in India, along with the recent ‘Vote Chori' fuss to delegitimize India's democracy, are part of the toolkit: declare a regime undesirable, then topple it. In 2024 they almost succeeded, but not quite. They will keep trying.Scenario 4 makes a strange sort of sense. Trump realizes the US erred badly in relinquishing manufacturing to China, and wants to pull it back; also he has no interest in India becoming a new manufacturing power. Similarly, the ‘deals' forcing Japan, the EU, Korea et al to invest billions of dollars in the US (and Ukraine, which lives on charity, has promised to spend $100 billion in the US!) are extortionate: a sort of neo-imperialism.The effort to browbeat India into buying more US weapons is part of this: Trump aide Peter Navarro grumbled that India buys 36% of its armaments from Russia. He omitted to mention that this is down from 70+% a decade ago. Sadly, US armaments and aerospace products (e.g. the F-35 and Boeing 787s) are now seen as not so reliable.The moral posturing about India's purchases of Russian oil leading to deaths of Ukrainians is downright bizarre. It's just business, Trump aide Scott Bessent, why repeat INDI's Ambani-Adani mantra? Remember your own ‘robber barons' and “What's good for General Motors is good for America”? There are many examples of profit above morals.One is the 1973 oil price crisis, when OPEC suddenly quadrupled crude oil prices, forcing a massive transfer of wealth from developing countries, quite likely causing starvation deaths. The US could have persuaded (or bullied) OPEC into preventing the price rise. But it didn't. Why? Because those petro-dollars were recycled into buying American weapons. The Military Industrial Complex prospered. No morality there.There is an earlier parallel. Tipu Sultan invaded Kerala in the 1780s with a reign of terror, massacres, loot of Hindu temples, pillage, forced conversions and so on. The British did nothing, despite a treaty with Travancore. After Tipu had amassed all the looted treasure in one place, the British killed him, and stole all of it themselves. The British came out smelling of roses because they killed a tyrant, and they had the loot. Two birds, one stone. No morality there, either.Given all this, there's one thing India needs to do urgently: gain leverage, a bargaining chip. China has rare earths, OPEC has oil. India should use the 100,000 H1-B folks who are likely to be forced out from the US to gain leverage through first-class software products.760 words, 20 Aug 2025, updated 21 Aug 2025 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com/subscribe

In this week's episode I am going deep on why people have such a hard time receiving all the goodness that God has to offer. I believe many of us have distorted view on who God is. Many of us while we were growing up were taught may false teaching on the true nature of God. My friend we have to get into our bible and ask God to reveal himself to us. We have to renew our mind to accept the truth of who he is. This podcast if for those of you who:-Struggle with accepting God's blessings-who believe it is up to our "good works" to receive his blessings rather than it being a good gift- believe that God just is out to get us, correct us and scold usI believe this podcast will shift your mind to believe there is more to God than what you have been told. He is truly a good God!I have an amazing resource for you. You are not going to want to miss this. Daring to Dream Big - Elevate | Christina JollyConnect with me at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - Elevate | Christina Jolly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your FREE eBook download here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elevate Your Faith in 5 Minutes - Elevate | Christina Jolly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My 30 Day Faith to Believe devotional:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Faith to Believe – 30 Day Devotional eBook - Elevate | Christina Jolly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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«Follow the money» ovvero seguire la traccia dei soldi per combattere la mafia e contrastarne il potere: è stata una delle grandi intuizioni e lezioni del giudice Giovanni Falcone e dal pool antimafia di Palermo. La traccia dei soldi negli anni Ottanta ha portato alla Svizzera e alle sue banche, come ha dimostrato il processo “Pizza Connection” che si è aperto a Lugano 40 anni fa, l'8 settembre del 1985. Cos'è emerso sulle connessioni finanziarie di Cosa Nostra in Svizzera? Cos'è la mafia oggi, che bilancio è possibile fare? In questa puntata di Laser facciamo un'analisi che parte dalla Sicilia, da Palermo, e arriva alla Svizzera, a Lugano per capire quali sono in una società ed economia mondiale sempre più digitalizzata i volti, visibili e invisibili, gli strumenti e i business delle mafie e cosa si potrebbe fare per migliorare il contrasto. Ne parliamo con Lia Sava, dal 2022 Procuratrice generale di Palermo, il giornalista Attilio Bolzoni, uno dei maggiori esperti di mafie in Italia che nel suo ultimo libro Immortali (Fuoriscena, 2025) racconta la borghesia mafiosa, e il collega della RSI Francesco Lepori, uno dei maggiori conoscitori delle mafie in Ticino, responsabile operativo dell'Osservatorio ticinese sulla criminalità organizzata (O-TiCO) dell'Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), racconta le nuove frontiere del crimine in Mafiadigitale.ch (Armando Dadò Editore, 2025).

Czy w życiu i w relacjach naprawdę potrzebujemy zbroi?A może to, co miało nas chronić, wcale nie jest tarczą – tylko murem, który oddziela nas od pełnego życia? Od innych? W tym odcinku zapraszam Cię do rozmowy o tym, czym jest „uzbrajanie się” na co dzień – i dlaczego często robimy to zupełnie automatycznie.Opowiadam o tym, jak zbroje, a inaczej strategie unikania wpływają na nasze życie i choć czasem są potrzebne, to znacznie częściej nam szkodzą.  Porozmawiamy o tym:czym różni się zbroja od prawdziwej odporności psychicznej? jakie są najczęstsze „ukryte” zbroje, które nosimy bez świadomości? jaka jest cena życia w pancerzu? dlaczego ochrona przed wrażliwością często odcina nas od bliskości, radości i autentyczności?Nie chodzi tu o to, by zupełnie odłożyć to co nas chroni i choć trochę dodaje pewności siebie – to naturalne, że chcemy się obronić, ukryć nasze wrażliwe serca. Chodzi o to, by zobaczyć, czy to my decydujemy o tym, kiedy sięgamy po zbroję… czy to ona decyduje za nas. To odcinek o odwadze bycia bez pancerza – i o tym, że odporność psychiczna nie polega na tym, by nigdy nie poczuć bólu.Usiądź wygodnie i posłuchaj. Może odkryjesz, że bez zbroi żyje się lżej.inku sporo mówię o tym, jak miłość do siebie łączy się z przyjmowaniem miłości od innych. Zachęcam Was do słuchania!Daj znać, jak posłuchasz tego odcinka - napisz komentarz, udostępnij ten odcinek w sieci. Z góry baaaaardzo za to dziękuję! To dla mnie niesamowicie ważne!Pamiętaj, że możesz słuchać mojego podcastu nie tylko tutaj, ale też w aplikacjach takich jak, wystarczy wpisać #urzeczywistnijswojeJA:

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Whatever you've been through, no matter how heavy your days feel just remember: You can rise.You can heal. You can dream again.You can make art out of your pain, purpose out of your survival, and peace from your chaos. But most importantly you don't need permission to do any of it. You don't need to prove yourself. You can have anything you want out of this life and it's not because it's handed to you but because you finally believe you're allowed to reach for it sis! As always, connect with me on IG: @iamlatricerainer to say hi or send kind words or whatever you need!My life coaching services are available at this website. Book your 15minute consultation on me! For FREE! https://reclaimyourpower.usI also have a book titled Reclaim your power: Healing from the inside out available for purchase at that website site.

Timestamps:4:26 - Should Swiss VCs raise money from pension funds?11:38 - Why Swiss pension funds invest so little in VC 20:45 - Are there regulatory barriers to investing pension fund money?41:00 - DeepTechNation's role in connecting money with talent43:33 - Should private citizens have a say in where pension funds go?This episode was co-produced with the Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation.Click ⁠here⁠ to order your copy of “Swiss Startups” today.About Laurent Frésard:Laurent Frésard is a professor of finance at USI and the Swiss Finance Institute, and a pension fund board member, whose research has been published in several leading academic journals. He holds a PhD in Finance from Université de Neuchâtel.Laurent joined Merle to discuss the topic of investing pension funds in startups through Swiss VC funds. Although most Swiss pension funds are currently invested in bonds, stocks, real estate and cash, 5% of it goes into private equity or private debt. There are, however, some caveats to this type of investment: the investment must be made in entities located in Switzerland, and money cannot be borrowed to increase the size of the investment. Laurent argues that more Swiss pension fund money should be invested in Swiss startups, in a risk-controlled environment, to help bridge the funding gap for growth-stage Swiss startups. He warns that investment choices must not be network/politically based, but instead driven by neutral market expertise. Laurent and Merle also discussed the possibility of creating a “fund of funds”, meaning a fund of startup investing experts who would invest the money trusted to them by pension fund investors. The cover portrait was edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.smartportrait.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.‍Don't forget to give us a follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Youtube ⁠so you can always stay up to date with our latest initiatives. That way, there's no excuse for missing out on live shows, weekly giveaways or founders' dinners.‍

This week I'm joined by Wendy Mata — a Bruja, Curandera, and Lunar Priestess — for a magical chat about Full Moon rituals, herbal wisdom, and the sacred power of Mexican Brujería. If you're ready to cleanse, release, and magnetise, grab some rosemary, basil, coriander and roses... and press play.This is a truly enchanting episode where I get to sit down with the amazing Wendy Mata — founder of Bruja Power Botanica and a powerful voice in the world of Mexican Brujería and ancestral healing.We talk all things Moon — especially the Full Moon coming up next week — and Wendy shares some incredible herbal tips to help you prepare. If you're ready to clear old energies, remove blocks, and call in your desires... this episode is for you. Wendy suggests you gather:Rosemary  Basil Coriander (aka cilantro)Roses Find out why and what for in the show (I don't want to misquote her!)We also dive into:The difference between New Moon and Full Moon magicHow to work with plant allies and herbal bathsBrujería as ancestral empowermentWendy's journey from corporate life to the path of the Bruja Don't miss this one — it's a beautiful, practical, and inspiring conversation. Learn more about Wendy at www.bruja.usI'm super excited to be hosting a workshop at the Omega centre in NY in August! Go to www.moonmessages.com/omega for more info! Pre-order Moonology Diary 2026 to get free access to this FREE workshop on July 27th! Join the Mainly Moonology inner circle: https://moonmessages.com/magical––Follow Yasmin on socials:✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonology ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonologydotcom/––Mainly Moonology is a podcast for people looking to manifest their dream life leveraging the power of the moon. Tune in each week for accessible moon teachings, weekly readings, discussions about the Law of Attraction, and everything in between! Follow us for more.

This week I'm joined by Wendy Mata — a Bruja, Curandera, and Lunar Priestess — for a magical chat about Full Moon rituals, herbal wisdom, and the sacred power of Mexican Brujería. If you're ready to cleanse, release, and magnetise, grab some rosemary, basil, coriander and roses... and press play.This is a truly enchanting episode where I get to sit down with the amazing Wendy Mata — founder of Bruja Power Botanica and a powerful voice in the world of Mexican Brujería and ancestral healing.We talk all things Moon — especially the Full Moon coming up next week — and Wendy shares some incredible herbal tips to help you prepare. If you're ready to clear old energies, remove blocks, and call in your desires... this episode is for you. Wendy suggests you gather:Rosemary  Basil Coriander (aka cilantro)Roses Find out why and what for in the show (I don't want to misquote her!)We also dive into:The difference between New Moon and Full Moon magicHow to work with plant allies and herbal bathsBrujería as ancestral empowermentWendy's journey from corporate life to the path of the Bruja Don't miss this one — it's a beautiful, practical, and inspiring conversation. Learn more about Wendy at www.bruja.usI'm super excited to be hosting a workshop at the Omega centre in NY in August! Go to www.moonmessages.com/omega for more info! Pre-order Moonology Diary 2026 to get free access to this FREE workshop on July 27th! Join the Mainly Moonology inner circle: https://moonmessages.com/magical––Follow Yasmin on socials:✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasminbolandmoonology ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonologydotcom/––Mainly Moonology is a podcast for people looking to manifest their dream life leveraging the power of the moon. Tune in each week for accessible moon teachings, weekly readings, discussions about the Law of Attraction, and everything in between! Follow us for more.

In this solo episode, I dive deep into the powerful and often unnoticed impact of the stories we tell about others—especially as leaders. Over the years, I've developed a methodology called the Confidence Method, which helps individuals identify the sources of their fear, doubt, and insecurity, and transform their beliefs into something positive and empowering. But today, I want to explore a new angle.It's not just about the stories we tell ourselves or the ones told to us about ourselves. There's a third story—the stories we tell others about who they are.As leaders, our words carry immense weight. As parents, as coaches, as managers, and as partners, the way we communicate has a lasting impact on others. Every time we speak into someone's performance, identity, or character, we plant a seed—a narrative they might carry with them for years to come. And the sad reality is, they often remember what we say long after we've forgotten it.The Impact of Our WordsIt's easy to underestimate the power of a casual comment or throwaway line, but it matters. The feedback, praise, or critique we give (even unknowingly) shapes someone's self-perception. These seemingly small moments—whether positive or negative—create stories that others believe about themselves. And when those stories become internalized, they guide their actions and self-worth.I want you to pause and think: What stories are you telling your team? How about your kids, your partners, or your friends? Every time you speak into their character, you're influencing their view of themselves—whether you intend to or not.The Stories Told to UsI want to remind you: this isn't just about what we tell others—it's about recognizing the stories that were told to us about who we are. These stories have shaped us in ways we sometimes don't even realize. The Confidence Method helps us uncover these narratives, but today, I'm challenging you to consider what narratives you're writing for others, especially as a leader.We all know how powerful it is to be told something positive about ourselves—it boosts our confidence, reaffirms our potential, and pushes us to achieve more. But the opposite is just as true. Negative comments, even if we dismiss them in the moment, can linger for years, shaping our self-image in a negative light.Casual Conversations MatterI want to be clear: I'm not suggesting we avoid giving feedback or accountability. That's an essential part of leadership. What I am encouraging is intentionality. How do we ensure that our feedback, comments, and praise shape the person we want to lead, not in a way that leaves them feeling diminished?Even the smallest interactions matter. A facial expression in a meeting, being on your phone while someone speaks, or a rush job email can all unintentionally shape the way someone sees themselves. These actions speak louder than words, and they contribute to the ongoing narrative about their identity.How Are You Shaping Identity?As leaders, we shape identity every day. Our words can either reflect someone's true potential or hide it behind layers of doubt and confusion. Every interaction—whether it's a casual hallway chat or a formal meeting—adds to the story of who they think they are. So, I want you to consider: When is the last time you told someone exactly what you saw in them? Not just their performance, but their value. When's the last time you shared what you truly believe about their potential?It's crucial that we not only hold people accountable but do so in a way that aligns with what we believe to be true about them. We need to be strategic in how we use our words to build people up rather than inadvertently reinforcing their doubts or limitations.Shaping a Life of ConfidenceAs I wrap up, I want to remind you of one thing: The stories we hear about ourselves can shape everything we do. And the stories we tell others about themselves have the same impact. So as leaders, we must be intentional with our words. Let's think about how we're shaping others' stories and ensuring that we are lifting them up, not inadvertently creating narratives of limitation.If this message resonated with you, I encourage you to think about how you're leading your team, your family, and the people in your life. Are you shaping them with intentionality? Are you allowing room for them to see their potential, even when they don't believe it themselves?Final Thoughts & InvitationIf you've been thinking about how you're telling stories in your leadership and personal life, I want to encourage you to go deeper. Ask yourself: What stories am I telling those around me? How can I be more strategic and human with the words I choose to shape their confidence?If you want to dive deeper into these concepts, I invite you to join me for my free monthly leadership workshop where we discuss how to lead with clarity, confidence, and intention. You can register for free at rockygarza.com/confidence. I'd love to have you join me and your team as we continue this journey of intentional leadership.Resources MentionedJoin my Free LIVE Leadership WorkshopKey Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Confidence Method01:19 The Power of Words in Leadership02:30 Impact of Feedback and Communication03:55 Everyday Leadership Actions05:26 Intentional Storytelling in Leadership07:30 Final Thoughts and InvitationTo join Rocky for his next free virtual event, go to https://rockygarza.com/beyondsuccessSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/trgs/donations

Have you ever been working on a deal where you had this feeling, this intuition, this Spidey sense—something in the back of your mind telling you that this wasn't going to close? That you were going to waste your time? Maybe you had one of the stakeholders who was against you—an enemy. There was a naysayer who kept calling you out. Perhaps the stakeholders weren't engaged, or the incumbent vendor was so integrated into the organization that it would be very difficult to displace them. Whatever the case, you knew in the back of your mind that you weren't going to close the deal. But you kept working on it anyway. You rode that puppy to the ocean floor like the Titanic that it was. If you've done this, and I know you have, take heart because we've all been there. We've all had these situations, and we've later regretted them.  Top Sales Pros are Quick to Walk Away From Bad Deals  One of the traits of Ultra-High Performers that has always been true is that they're very quick to walk away from a deal they can't close—a deal where they've concluded that the probability of winning is so low it doesn't meet their threshold. The reason Ultra-High Performers walk away from deals like this is simple: They know that the greatest waste of their time is investing it with the wrong prospect. The time they invest in a prospect that's not going to close is money down the drain, because it's time they can't focus on a deal that will close. But average salespeople? They hang on—hoping against hope that somehow, miraculously, things will turn around. In sales, awareness matters. You must always know where the exit is. There are two primary reasons why salespeople work on deals that are never going to close. Understanding these reasons is the first step to avoiding the trap. Reason #1: The Failure to Qualify Properly Too often, qualifying is treated like a one-and-done activity. We qualify the opportunity against our ICP. We qualify the numbers, budget, timing, urgency, and whether we're talking to a decision-maker with buying authority.  These are all quantifiable metrics that we can measure and check off our list.  But Ultra-High Performers take qualifying to the next level. Rather than making it a quick process, they understand that qualifying is never done. It's an ongoing process of awareness that keeps you tethered to reality in every deal. And their top qualifier, once they've checked off the must-haves, is engagement. Are the stakeholders engaged? Are they leaning in? Are they matching your effort, answering questions, and working collaboratively with you? It's okay that there are some stakeholders who may be naysayers. That's normal in complex deals. But if you've got stakeholders who are enemies—people who are actively working against you—then your deal might be a bridge too far.  Engagement is my No. 1 qualifier. I'm constantly asking questions and giving stakeholders things to do to see whether or not they're engaged. If they're not engaged, I walk away because lack of engagement is a clear signal that you are not going to close the deal.  Reason #2: An Empty Pipeline This brings us to the second reason salespeople stay in bad deals—desperation born from an empty pipeline. On Friday, Dennis J. Walker, who is a benefits consultant with USI, posted something on LinkedIn that perfectly captures this dynamic. Here's exactly what he wrote: Jeb Blount regularly states that you can't be delusional about your pipe, your prospects, your efforts, etc and be successful as a salesperson. This week one of the larger deals in my pipe definitely didn't progress the way I wanted- and it turns out one of the executives is what I call a "deal enemy" - he was actively working against me and my team. The last two meetings I've had with him tipped me off this could be the case; this week we had an incident that indicated he was actively working against us. Because my pipe is full? I can walk away from this (probably very bad) deal at a dysfunctional company and not worry about hitting my sales goal. With their current leadership, they'll be a terrible client. Helping them will be painful. And I know I can help them with creativity, doing things differently, and giving them a lot of what they want and have at better pricing and higher quality. But I'm not freaking out. Because I have 15 other prospects, three that are advancing well, and about a dozen additional companies with buying windows later this year or early next. The Psychology of Pipeline Abundance When your pipeline is thin, every prospect feels like life or death, leading to poor decisions and desperate behavior. You cling to bad deals because they're all you have. When you're desperate, you get delusional. And when you get delusional, you lose perspective. You become unable to see the truth, so you keep working on a deal that's never going to close—even though your intuition and everyone around one are telling you to walk away.  The Power to Walk Away from Bad Deals What strikes me most about Dennis' story is the psychological shift that happens when you're selling from a position of abundance versus scarcity. A robust sales pipeline is about more than numbers—it's about the freedom to make better decisions.  When you invest in building a pipeline, if you're prospecting every single day, if you're out there talking with people—knocking on doors, picking up the phone, working LinkedIn, doing the hard work of filling your funnel—then when you get that Spidey sense that you should be walking away from a deal, it's a lot easier to find the exit. It's a lot easier to pull out of that deal because you know you have lots of other options. You gain clarity. You can see the situation for what it really is instead of what you desperately need it to be. How many of us have stayed in toxic sales situations simply because we didn't have better options lined up? Whether you're in sales, consulting, or running your own business, this principle applies universally. A strong pipeline helps you maintain your standards and allows you to focus on clients who truly value what you bring to the table. How to Recognize Bad Deal Warning Signs So what are the warning signs that you should be looking for? When should your internal alarm bells start going off? Lack of Engagement: Stakeholders aren't returning calls promptly, they're not asking questions, they're not doing the homework you give them. They're treating you like a vendor, not a partner. Internal Politics: You discover there are significant internal battles you weren't aware of, or you realize you're being used as leverage against an incumbent or preferred vendor. Moving Goalposts: Requirements keep changing, timelines keep shifting, and new stakeholders keep appearing who weren't a part of the original process. Budget Issues: The budget that was "approved" suddenly needs "additional review," or you're being asked to match prices that seem unrealistically low. Decision-Making Dysfunction: The decision-making process is unclear, constantly changing, or involves people who refuse to meet with you. Your Gut: Sometimes you just know. That intuition, that Spidey sense—don't ignore it. Your subconscious is picking up on signals your conscious mind hasn't fully processed yet. Situational Awareness Matters in Sales Take a look at the deals you're working on right now. If you're working on an opportunity that everything inside you says is not going to close, if the people around you are telling you it's not going to close, maybe it's time to pick up your sticks and walk away. And if you don't feel like you have the ability to walk away, perhaps it's time to take a deeper, harder look at your pipeline and decide whether prospecting is your issue—not the fact that you've got bad deals in your pipe. Remember, in complex deals, situation awareness matters. You must always know where the exit is. And the best exit strategy is having so many options that walking away from bad deals becomes easy. Top sales pros don't just know where the exit is, and they're not afraid to use it. Hear more about how Ultra-High Performers sniff out bad deals on the Sales Gravy Podcast.

Have you ever been working on a deal where you had this feeling, this intuition, this Spidey sense—something in the back of your mind telling you that this wasn't going to close? That you were going to waste your time? Maybe you had one of the stakeholders who was against you—an enemy. There was a naysayer who kept calling you out. Perhaps the stakeholders weren't engaged, or the incumbent vendor was so integrated into the organization that it would be very difficult to displace them. Whatever the case, you knew in the back of your mind that you weren't going to close the deal. But you kept working on it anyway. You rode that puppy to the ocean floor like the Titanic that it was. If you've done this, and I know you have, take heart because we've all been there. We've all had these situations, and we've later regretted them.  Top Sales Pros are Quick to Walk Away From Bad Deals  One of the traits of Ultra-High Performers that has always been true is that they're very quick to walk away from a deal they can't close—a deal where they've concluded that the probability of winning is so low it doesn't meet their threshold. The reason Ultra-High Performers walk away from deals like this is simple: They know that the greatest waste of their time is investing it with the wrong prospect. The time they invest in a prospect that's not going to close is money down the drain, because it's time they can't focus on a deal that will close. But average salespeople? They hang on—hoping against hope that somehow, miraculously, things will turn around. In sales, awareness matters. You must always know where the exit is. There are two primary reasons why salespeople work on deals that are never going to close. Understanding these reasons is the first step to avoiding the trap. Reason #1: The Failure to Qualify Properly Too often, qualifying is treated like a one-and-done activity. We qualify the opportunity against our ICP. We qualify the numbers, budget, timing, urgency, and whether we're talking to a decision-maker with buying authority.  These are all quantifiable metrics that we can measure and check off our list.  But Ultra-High Performers take qualifying to the next level. Rather than making it a quick process, they understand that qualifying is never done. It's an ongoing process of awareness that keeps you tethered to reality in every deal. And their top qualifier, once they've checked off the must-haves, is engagement. Are the stakeholders engaged? Are they leaning in? Are they matching your effort, answering questions, and working collaboratively with you? It's okay that there are some stakeholders who may be naysayers. That's normal in complex deals. But if you've got stakeholders who are enemies—people who are actively working against you—then your deal might be a bridge too far.  Engagement is my No. 1 qualifier. I'm constantly asking questions and giving stakeholders things to do to see whether or not they're engaged. If they're not engaged, I walk away because lack of engagement is a clear signal that you are not going to close the deal.  Reason #2: An Empty Pipeline This brings us to the second reason salespeople stay in bad deals—desperation born from an empty pipeline. On Friday, Dennis J. Walker, who is a benefits consultant with USI, posted something on LinkedIn that perfectly captures this dynamic. Here's exactly what he wrote: Jeb Blount regularly states that you can't be delusional about your pipe, your prospects, your efforts, etc and be successful as a salesperson. This week one of the larger deals in my pipe definitely didn't progress the way I wanted- and it turns out one of the executives is what I call a "deal enemy" - he was actively working against me and my team. The last two meetings I've had with him tipped me off this could be the case; this week we had an incident that indicated he was actively working against us. Because my pipe is full?

Czy odporność psychiczna to supermoc? A może ciężki pancerz, który oddziela nas od siebie i innych? Czy chcemy ją rozwijać? Czy chcemy jej więcej? W tym odcinku zapraszam Cię na osobistą solówkę o tym, czym naprawdę jest odporność psychiczna – i dlaczego tak często sabotujemy jej budowanie. Bo mam poczucie, że tak jest, że tak bywa … chyba, że się mylę, to podyskutujmy. Opowiadam w nim o 10 blokadach, które mogą sprawiać, że zamiast wzmacniać swoją odporność psychiczną, omijamy ją szerokim łukiem i unikamy jej jak ognia, choć jak ognia jej potrzebujemy.Nie chodzi tu o checklistę ani szybkie recepty. Raczej o czułe przyjrzenie się sobie i odpowiedzenie na pytanie: czy naprawdę chcę być psychicznie silna – i co to dla mnie znaczy?W odcinku opowiadam między innymi o:•⁠  ⁠micie „twardości” emocjonalnej,•⁠  ⁠przekonaniu mówiącym, że dporność psychiczna jest bardzo trudna i trudno się ją buduje, •⁠  ⁠lęku przed zmianą tożsamości, … bo kim się stanę, jaka się stanę, jak będę bardziej odporna? … i pytanie, czy masz w sobie miejsce na czułą odwagę.To zaproszenie do refleksji – nie o tym, jak być „lepszą wersją siebie”, ale jak być sobą… bez zbroi.Usiądź wygodnie i posłuchaj. Może ten odcinek to właśnie Twoja chwila zatrzymania?Daj znać, jak posłuchasz tego odcinka - napisz komentarz, udostępnij ten odcinek w sieci. Z góry baaaaardzo za to dziękuję!Pamiętaj, że możesz słuchać mojego podcastu nie tylko tutaj, ale też w aplikacjach takich jak, wystarczy wpisać #urzeczywistnijswojeJA:

In this episode, we sit down with the new president of the University of Southern Indiana — and the first USI graduate to ever lead the university. Steven Bridges shares his vision, including the highly anticipated transition to Division I athletics and what it means for the campus community. We also dive into the challenges facing higher education and his focus on connecting with community. It's a forward-looking conversation about leadership, opportunity, and the path ahead during uncertain times.

Przysypiałeś na lekcjach historii? Historia to nuda? Usiądź wygodnie w fotelu, zapnij pasy i włącz „Historię bez cenzury” – ogłaszają na swoim kanale twórcy. Na kanapie w Mellinie – Wojciech Drewniak i Tomasz Okoń. „Historia bez cenzury” pojawiła się w 2013 zgromadziła blisko 2 mln subów i ponad 570 mln wyświetleń. Posłuchajcie o upodobaniach łóżkowych naszych władców, których tematów nie podejmą się twórcy i dlaczego Wołyń, Powstanie Warszawskie, Żołnierze Wyklęci to tematy trudne. Posłuchaj!

Michael Hill is Program Manager of College Workforce Programs at the Unmanned Safety Institute.  The Unmanned Safety Institute or USI is an approved training partner of ASTM International and the International Business Aviation Council. The Institute is dedicated to improving safety in unmanned aviation by applying time-honored aviation safety practices to unmanned aircraft systems. USI accomplishes this mission by developing workforce readiness programs, providing training to UAS crews, and helping flight service providers meet their safety goals. Michael is a certified UAV pilot in three countries with over 6,000 flight hours and more than 7,800 successful, incident-free missions as a Remote Pilot-in-Command. He holds industry and safety certifications from FEMA, OSHA, NIST, and USI. He is a highly sought-after public speaker and industry influencer, passionate about sharing his expertise on UAV technology applications for land, air, and sea operations. He brings a wealth of experience to USI, including aerial mapping, telecom and wind turbine inspections, oil and gas and critical infrastructure assessments, search and rescue operations, as well as involvement with state and federal regulations. An active advocate for the drone industry, he has served as the Policy and Legislative Chairman for the North Central Texas Council of Governments UAS Taskforce and as the Training Officer for the North Texas Public Safety Unmanned Response Team.  Additionally, he holds the role of 2nd Lieutenant and the former Director of Unmanned Operations for the Texas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. In this addition of the Drone Radio Show, Michael talks about the Unmanned Safety Institute and how it helps prepare students for viable careers in the drone industry.

Il verbo INGANNARE si usa spesso in italiano e può voler dire tante cose diverse. In questo articolo vedremo insieme tutti i suoi significati e come si usa. Verbo INGANNARE: Significati, Usi e Alternative Valide “Ingannare” significa: Far credere una cosa per un'altra, approfittando della buona fede altrui, per ottenerne benefici. Trarre in errore con malizia o con frode, spesso per il proprio vantaggio. In questo articolo vi darò tutte le ALTERNATIVE a questo verbo, così che possiate sostituirlo con quella più opportuna in base al contesto e non essere ripetitivi! 1. RAGGIRARE, CIRCUIRE "Raggirare" e "circuire" significano ingannare qualcuno con astuzia, spesso per ottenere qualcosa in modo illecito. Esempi: Il tizio non capiva che lei lo stava raggirando per sottrargli il borsellino. Se ti lasci circuire così facilmente dalle belle parole, non andrai molto lontano perché tutti ti prenderanno in giro. 2. TRUFFARE, FRODARE Privare con l'inganno qualcuno di qualcosa. Esempi: Luca è stato truffato da un suo carissimo amico e ha dovuto vendere la sua attività. Le fatture di quella società erano gonfiate per frodare il fisco. 3. ILLUDERE Ingannare qualcuno facendo credere quello che non è o suscitando false speranze. Esempio: Lo aveva illuso dicendo di amarlo, ma all'improvviso è scomparsa nel nulla e lui non ha più avuto sue notizie. Adesso è completamente distrutto! 4. ABBINDOLARE Ingannare qualcuno con l'uso di menzogne o trucchi, facendolo credere a qualcosa che non è vero. Esempio: Non mi lascio mai abbindolare dagli operatori telefonici che offrono promozioni fin troppo convenienti. 5. IRRETIRE Indurre con l'inganno o con lusinghe in uno stato di soggezione. Esempio: Non farti mai irretire da riti magici che promettono miracoli! 6. ADESCARE Sedurre, attrarre con lusinghe o promesse ingannevoli. Esempio: Il giornalista è riuscito ad adescare una vicina di casa della vittima e si è fatto raccontare dettagli che nemmeno la polizia sapeva. 7. TRADIRE Ingannare la buona fede di qualcuno venendo meno all'amicizia, all'affetto, mancando alla parola data o a un dovere. Esempio: Ha tradito la sua famiglia pur di raggiungere il suo obiettivo, cioè diventare Presidente del Consiglio. Chissà se se ne pente o se invece ne va fiero. 8. GABBARE Prendere in giro. Esempio: Puoi inventare tutte le migliori scuse, ma non riuscirai mai a gabbare quel poliziotto: ne sa una più del diavolo! Questo verbo, però, è una variante molto usata in Toscana. Lo sapevi? Se vuoi scoprire altre espressioni regionali, leggi l'articolo dedicato a questo argomento. 9. FUORVIARE Mettere su una falsa pista, una falsa strada. Esempio: Le tue parole mi hanno completamente fuorviata! Ero convinta che tenessi alla nostra amicizia più che a qualsiasi altra cosa, ma adesso è evidente che mi sbagliavo… Sei semplicemente un'approfittatrice! 10. IMBROGLIARE Ingannare o truffare qualcuno. Esempio: Non comprare più in quel negozio: il proprietario è famoso per imbrogliare i clienti sul peso dei prodotti! 11. FREGARE Ingannare o truffare qualcuno, spesso in modo sleale. Esempio: Ci siamo fatti fregare dalla commessa! Quello stesso vestito costa la metà in qualsiasi altro negozio! 12. ELUDERE Evitare qualcosa, come una regola o un obbligo, con astuzia o inganno. Esempio: Dopo essere riusciti a eludere le telecamere di sorveglianza, i ladri hanno rubato tre quadri dal museo. Tutti si chiedono ancora come sia stato possibile. 13. COGLIERE DI SORPRESA, SPIAZZARE Ingannare con l'effetto sorpresa. Esempio: Ha vinto il torneo spiazzando gli avversari con una mossa improvvisa che non aveva mai fatto prima. “INGANNARE” ha anche degli usi alternativi: ...

In episode 198, Coffey talks with Kelly Baringer about 2025 trends in employee health benefits and strategies for reducing healthcare costs. They discuss value-based care and directed networks that steer patients to providers with better outcomes; consumer-driven healthcare plans with transparent pricing and no balance billing; the rising costs of pharmacy benefits and hidden broker compensation; and fiduciary responsibilities of HR professionals when managing employee healthcare plans. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.  If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.  About our Guest: Kelley Barringer is a Vice President of Employee Benefits Consulting, with the Employee Benefits team located in Dallas, Texas. She serves as a senior client executive, client advocate, and key liaison with our clients' executive teams, human resources, benefits, finance, and operations contacts. She provides oversight of the USI service team including overseeing the day-to-day needs of clients and is responsible for conducting periodic dialogue with key client contacts to assume overall satisfaction with the USI team. She joined USI in 2022 and has been in the insurance industry since 2015.  Prior to USI, Kelley worked at Ardent Solutions/Alera Group for 6.5 years in employee benefits. Before that, she worked in technology sales and services at Canon USA. Kelley spent time in the medical device industry working with physical therapists and in operating rooms with implants.  She has her B.S. in Exercise Science from (UTA) The University of Texas at Arlington and achieved her M.B.A. through (SMU) Southern Methodist University's executive program. She was a Specialist in the US Army Reserve's 441st Ambulance Unit, deployed to Camp Buehring, Kuwait as a medic.    Kelley is involved in her local SHRM chapter, DallasHR, as a board member, and is a Tri-chair for the Richardson Chamber of Commerce's Women in Leadership Committee. She and her oldest daughter are involved with their local National Charity League chapter. She also sits on the City of Richardson's Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Board.  Kelley was raised in Garland, TX and resides in Richardson, TX.  She and her husband have three school-aged children. Kelley Barringer can be reached athttps://www.usi.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybarringer/  About Mike Coffey: Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year. Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee.Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week.Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives: 1.       Investigate value-based care options like UHC's app-based plans that use provider ratings and incentivized co-pays to guide employees toward higher quality care while reducing costs.2.       Identify and understand broker compensation structures within your healthcare plans to fulfill fiduciary responsibilities and ensure transparency in benefit costs.3.       Evaluate personal and company liability protection needs regarding employee benefits decisions, including whether HR professionals need to be covered under errors and omissions policies.

"By His strong hand!"Exodus 12:33 - 13:22Can I trust God?1. God sets us apart for Himself2. God provides for us3. God goes with usI can trust God with __________

Rainer ja Rein peavad rääkima uuest Oblivioni versioonist, miks see on oluline ja Raineri kogemustest ka selle mängimisel. Sellel nädalal saime ka teada mitme mängu väljalaskeaja ja arutame, mis on remasteri puhul oluline. Rein jagab muljeid Last of Usi seriaali uuest osast ja Rainer on elanud kuu uue OLED-monitoriga, millest ta rääkida tahab. Soovituseks Humble Doomi-Wolfensteini pakk. Lingilist: https://www.eurogamer.net/bethesda-reveals-the-elder-scrolls-4-obivion-remake-gameplay https://www.eurogamer.net/the-elder-scrolls-4-oblivion-remastered-off-to-a-good-start-on-steam https://www.eurogamer.net/theres-already-almost-100-mods-for-oblivion-remake-even-without-official-support-from-bethesda https://www.eurogamer.net/bethesda-has-no-intention-to-shut-down-fan-made-skyblivion-mod https://www.eurogamer.net/ghost-of-yotei-release-date-announced https://www.eurogamer.net/frostpunk-1886-is-a-revamped-version-of-the-original-game-with-new-content-due-2027 https://www.eurogamer.net/star-wars-zero-company-is-a-gritty-and-authentic-story-coming-to-pc-ps5-and-xbox-series-xs-in-2026 https://www.eurogamer.net/until-dawn-developer-reportedly-cancels-blade-runner-game-set-for-ps6-next-xbox

The more independent publishers and their authors work together on their book marketing efforts, the better chance they have of selling more books. One of the main focuses of independent publisher Wordeee is figuring out how to leverage the relationships that their authors already have to maximize the reach of their book marketing efforts. Wordeee CEO Marva Allen and COO Patrice Samara join “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share the interesting book marketing tactics they employ with their authors, partnerships they've created for the film and audiobook rights of their books, and more.PARTICIPANTSMARVA ALLEN, CEO WORDEEEMs. Allen was president and co-owner of USI, a multi-million-dollar technology firm that was thrice nominated for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneurship Award. She is the recipient of numerous business awards, including the IBM & Kodak Excellence Awards, and was named a Crain's 40 Under 40 Awardee for significantly achieving in business before her 40th birthday. Allen was a nominee for the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Michigan. She holds a BSN from SGI in England; a B.S in Biology from the University of Michigan; and an M.S. in Health & Business Administration. As a noted book subject matter expert, Allen has been the 'go to‘ person for books for NPR, NBC, and was the on-air book contributor and commentator for Arise TV. She has been featured in the New York Times, NYSE Diversity Magazine (she rang the closing bell for Wall Street), Time Out, and various other magazines and periodicals. She spearheaded the First Literary Festival in Anguilla and hosted major events for Toni Morrison, President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Maya Angelou, among many others. She consults with celebrities and high-profile authors who want out-of-the-box thinking on marketing, promoting, and selling their books.Ms. Allen is also the author of several books, including If I should Die Tonight; Camouflage; Protégée; and The Pianist and Min Jade under the nom de plume, C.C. AvramPATRICE SAMARA, COOA veteran entrepreneur in the communications, media and entertainment industries, Emmy, Parent's Choice, and Cine Golden-Eagle-winner Samara brings global business skills and relationships that play heavily into Wordeee's marketing and growth. An author and publisher, she has keen insight into the day-to-day operations of a myriad of successful public, private, and non-profit organizations in her forty-year career.Ms. Samara has worked in over fifty countries, has twice been an NGO Representative to the United Nations, and was the Senior Media Advisor to the 61st President of the UN General Assembly.A cross-cultural specialist, she is the author of seven Alphabet Kids children's books, a multicultural series celebrating the similarities and applauding the differences in all of us.She is also the co-author with Marva Allen of North Star, North Star, an aspirational children's book fostering community and inspiring children to be the best they can be.Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke assists the 3,600 members as they travel along their publishing journeys. Major projects include managing the member benefits to curate the most advantageous services for independent publishers and author publishers; managing the Innovative Voices Program that supports publishers from marginalized communities; and hosting the IBPA podcast, “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA).” He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSLearn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/membershipLearn more about Wordeee at https://www.wordeee.com/Follow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineX – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/

Children of the Flower ChildrenWe are the childrenof the flower childrencoming into full bloomThe seeds of their hoperise up in our colorful bonesWe cut our teeth on their resistanceWe were then a people unwillingto accept an invented narrativewith fighting cloaked in peaceWe dread times like theseWe spend our livestrying to prevent the need for revoltWe would much rather grow foodand call the circle to gatherRather play with children out in the parksOur energies are miss-spenton trying to protect the precious liveswhen there has been so much intentional lossEven as we plant our seeds,they are tearing up the groundand poisoning the waterOur grandparents could drink the water,our grandchildren cannotWhat else do we need to know about times like these?They changed the roadway in front of my little old houseOne of the last old houses for milesNow there's a freeway hereMost of the birds have goneand street lights shine into almost every window at nightinstead of the trees that used to stand herethe big semi brakes are squeeling the 4 am beginning of lightNo way to stop it nowYet there's good news herebecause the oranges are almost readyand roses are early bloomingIn truth I never stopped putting flowers in my hairBut now flowers in my hair is an act of resistanceIn solidarity with my AncestorsThere are over 100 wars nowI refuse to be a part of a warThe one that we are fighting hereHere in this nation it is just heating upthis one continues onfor the battle of our mindsI shall use my time wellin these coming yearsFor I am called to gather usI could use my life forceto dismantle the patriarchy brick by brickBut I think I'll call a circle insteadWe will put flowers in our hairWe can already see what's going onWe will Organize with Love at the center of our choicesHere's the best news I can dream ofThis will be a time of great poetry and storytellingand songs and marches and depth conversationsand paintings that speak to the future we believe inWe will be here with you gathering flowersand pouring the strong tea of revolutionand laughing our asses off as often as possibleLet us speak the language of flowers,for we are the childrenof the flower childrenAs the daughter of a poet,my pen must be aflamewith the beauty of justice and kinshipSoon I will find my voiceand until then I will speakthe language of flowersShiloh Sophia Get full access to Tea with the Muse at teawiththemuse.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Drew Sons, Laken Miller, and Christian Barrett answer questions from students at USI on dating, theology, free will, and more. For more resources, visit emetministry.org Shop: ⁠https://emetministry.myshopify.com/collections/all⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/emetministries/⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3xqsSY1AJZQe0IeYdibocD?si=auEwbDziTcmib5Qzy3lTDA⁠ Listen on Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-four-fold-disciple/id1505547928⁠ Follow my reading list: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74696644-christian-barrett⁠