Podcasts about Vice president

On Friday's Mark Levin Show, the pseudo-conservative, Woke Reich isolationist, and national-conservative voices are undermining the president, abandoning traditional Reaganite principles, and pushing for greater government intervention.  We have an alarming near-$50 trillion on-budget debt (with true obligations including Social Security, Medicare, and pensions closer to $300–350 trillion against an economy producing only about $20 trillion annually). Such demands for more government play into Democrats' hands, and principles are needed most when confronting economic and security threats. The proper path is growth and wealth creation through freer markets, competition, and smarter regulation rather than new programs; critics should present concrete plans if they have any. Election success ultimately depends on doing what is necessary, such as the president's decisive action to prevent the Iranian regime from obtaining nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles which deserves immediate credit. Later, the Vice President has argued that free-market advocates should stop invoking the market system and instead develop a plan to help younger people avoid socialism. Traditional Reaganite and Friedman-style conservatives who back the President's tax and regulatory policies are questioning these remarks. With nearly a $50 trillion on-budget debt the real problem is too much government, not more of it, and that debate belongs in the primaries.  Finally, Michele Tafoya, Minnesota Senate candidate, calls in and argues that Minnesota has been racing in the wrong direction under single-party Democrat rule, with Peggy Flanagan serving as lieutenant governor under Tim Walz for two terms during which the state became a national embarrassment. Drawing on her experience as an early WNBA play-by-play announcer who watched the league grow through women's pure skill and athleticism, she criticized the idea that biological men should compete in women's sports, noting that exclusion is fundamental to athletics and that giving roster spots to biological males simply excludes actual women in an absurd, Alice-in-Wonderland distortion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Dr. Scott Hahn is joined by Rob Corzine, the Vice President of Academic Programs at the St. Paul Center. Together they discuss St. Augustine's masterwork, The City of God, showing it to be more than a juxtaposition between the Church and the secular state. At its core, it is a brilliant work of biblical theology. Through their discussion, you will learn how the virtue of religion upholds all of society, what true Catholic patriotism looks like, and why Catholics should be involved in local politics. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding and the 1600th anniversary of Augustine's City of God, discover how Augustine's insights can make you both a better Catholic and a better citizen.  ✨ Get the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible for FREE ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/memberships ___ Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Dennis Dulniak, Mark Dulniak, and Craig Dulniak of Nana's Books Foundation for a meaningful conversation about Alzheimer's disease, family caregiving, children's literacy, empathy, and the lasting legacy of Nancy Dulniak.   About Nana's Books Foundation:   Nana's Books Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting literacy, empathy, and awareness through the power of books.   The Foundation was created in honor of Nancy Dulniak, a lifelong librarian who passed away from Early-Onset Alzheimer's disease at age 69. Nancy believed books could open minds, inspire compassion, and help children better understand the world around them.   Founded in 2020, Nana's Books Foundation provides age- and grade-appropriate books and educational resources focused on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, disabilities, caregiving, empathy, resilience, and acceptance. Through partnerships with schools, public libraries, and community organizations, the Foundation helps families begin important conversations that can otherwise be difficult to navigate.   Special emphasis is placed on supporting Title I schools and underserved communities.   Since its founding, Nana's Books Foundation has expanded across 16 states and the District of Columbia, distributing more than 26,000 books to nearly 12,000 students and classrooms, as well as 29 school libraries and 20 public libraries.   At its heart, the Foundation carries forward Nancy's lifelong commitment to children, education, libraries, and compassion.   About Dr. Dennis Dulniak:   Dr. Dennis Dulniak is Founder and President of Nana's Books Foundation.   After a 40-year career in higher education, including serving as University Registrar at the University of Central Florida and as a Vice President at Parchment, Dennis became a caregiver when Nancy was diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer's disease in 2014.   For more than seven years, Dennis served as Nancy's care partner, gaining firsthand insight into dementia caregiving, changing relationships, communication, and advocacy.   Following Nancy's passing, he dedicated his retirement to honoring her through Nana's Books Foundation. Dennis is also a Co-Founder of Central Florida Dementia-Friendly Dining, a facilitator and resource for a large men's caregiver support group, and a member of the Central Florida Dementia Care and Cure Initiative.   Today, he shares his family's journey to help caregivers, children, and communities better understand dementia.   About Mark Dulniak:   Mark Dulniak, the eldest son of Nancy and Dennis Dulniak, is Co-Founder and Treasurer of Nana's Books Foundation.   The Foundation's roots began in 2018 when Mark started donating books to Knoxville-area classrooms in honor of his mother. Students wrote thank-you notes to Nancy, bringing her tremendous joy during her journey with Early-Onset Alzheimer's disease.   That tradition eventually grew into Nana's Books Foundation, ensuring Nancy's lifelong love of books and learning would continue to impact future generations.   Mark now helps expand the organization's reach to Title I schools, school libraries, public libraries, students, and families. He also advocates for families to begin age-appropriate conversations with children about dementia, using books as a compassionate way to help them understand what is happening to someone they love.   About Craig Dulniak:   Craig Dulniak, the youngest son of Nancy and Dennis Dulniak, serves as Secretary Emeritus of Nana's Books Foundation and lives with his wife and son in Philadelphia.   During one of Nancy's final visits to Philadelphia, Craig took her to his local public library to sign her grandson up for his first library card at just one year old—a fitting reflection of Nancy's lifelong connection to books and libraries.   Craig hopes Nana's Books Foundation will help children better understand dementia, Alzheimer's disease, disabilities, and caregiving by increasing access to books addressing topics often underrepresented in children's literature.   Through the Foundation, the Dulniak family continues Nancy's legacy through every book shared and every conversation inspired about kindness, empathy, understanding, and inclusion.

Stuart Anderson spent more than two decades building a successful career in law and business. Then federal investigators knocked on his door and said they only wanted to talk. Believing he had nothing to hide, Stuart invited them inside—a decision that marked the beginning of a nightmare he never imagined.After becoming involved in a federal investment fraud investigation connected to escrow transactions, Stuart pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He received a 48-month federal prison sentence and lost the law license and professional identity he had spent years building.Stuart joins Brent Cassity to discuss the FBI interview, the pressure of the federal plea-bargaining system, hearing a judge sentence him to four years, and entering prison during the isolation of COVID. He also describes the punishment that continued after his release, including applying for more than 600 professional positions while facing the stigma of a fraud conviction.Today, Stuart serves as Vice President of Research, Education & Programs at the Justice Restoration Foundation. He is using his legal education, business experience, and firsthand knowledge of incarceration to advance justice reform, government accountability, and second-chance opportunity.This is a story about losing a career, rebuilding an identity, finding faith and purpose, and learning that surrender does not mean giving up.Show sponsors: Navigating the challenges of white-collar crime? The White-Collar Support Group at Prisonist.org offers guidance, resources, and a community for those affected at prisonist.org. Protect your online reputation with Discoverability! Use code NIGHTMARE SUCCESS for an exclusive discount Visit Discoverability.co. Auto Plaza Direct "Your personal car concierge!" Let them handle every detail to find your perfect car autoplazadirect.com. Author Saffron Gustafson www.mynameissaffron.com, "My Name is Saffron." Author Nevin Shetty, "Second Chance Economics: How Hiring The Formerly Incarcerated Can Unlock $1 Trillion in GDP." www.secondchanceeconomics.com

What happens when a hospital trusts a robot as much as one of its own team members? In this episode of Outcomes Rocket, Saul Marquez speaks with Sultan Mehrabi, CEO of Relay Robotics, and Craig Anderson, Vice President of Innovation at BayCare, about how autonomous delivery robots are transforming hospital operations through a collaborative innovation partnership. They explain how Relay robots safely transport lab samples, medications, and other critical items, allowing nurses and pharmacy staff to spend more time on direct patient care while maintaining a secure chain of custody and reliable delivery. The conversation highlights that successful healthcare innovation depends less on adopting AI for its own sake and more on solving real workflow problems through close collaboration, user adoption, and continuous improvement. They also discuss why reliability, trust, and seamless integration into hospital infrastructure are essential for autonomous robotics to become accepted by clinicians, patients, and health systems alike. Learn how one health system is using autonomous robotics to improve patient care, reduce staff workload, and redefine what successful healthcare innovation really looks like! Resources: Connect with and follow Sultan Mehrabi on LinkedIn. Follow Relay Robotics on LinkedIn and explore their website! Connect with and follow Craig Anderson on LinkedIn. Follow BayCare on LinkedIn and explore their website!

Episode Summary On this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy Thanjan speaks with Jacob Yang, a clean energy marketing and communications professional who has worked across the solar, energy storage and climate tech industries. Benoy and Jacob discuss how marketing in renewable energy has evolved, some of the biggest mistakes clean energy companies make when communicating with customers, and why thought leadership and personal branding are becoming increasingly important. They also explore the growing importance of LinkedIn as a business development platform, how executives can build authentic brands without constantly selling, and why sharing knowledge consistently can create opportunities long before someone becomes a customer. Jacob also shares his perspective on careers in clean energy, the skills that will become increasingly valuable, and how the industry may evolve over the next decade.   Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, a solar development and consulting firm, and the host of the Solar Maverick Podcast. He also serves as a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed more than 100 MW of solar projects across the United States, advised on more than 1 GW of energy projects worldwide, helped launch some of the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered approximately $50 million in renewable energy credit transactions. Before founding Reneu Energy, Benoy worked in Tesla's Project Finance Group as an environmental commodities trader, where he managed one of the company's largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated renewable energy credit transactions and worked with senior leadership to develop monetization and hedging strategies supporting the company's expansion into East Coast markets. Benoy also served as Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, a solar and energy storage construction company, where he developed project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. At Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with approximately 125 MW of U.S. renewable energy assets, he evaluated investment opportunities, supported portfolio strategy, and played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable energy portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young. He also completed an internship on the trading floor at D. E. Shaw & Co., a global investment and technology development firm. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from the NYU Stern School of Business, where he was an Alumni Scholar.   Guest Information Jacob Yang is the founder and CEO of Amp Your Story and a clean energy marketing professional with more than 10 years of marketing experience and approximately seven years of experience working in clean energy. Earlier in his career, Jacob worked at a marketing agency where his clients included utility-scale EPC companies in the Midwest and several cleantech startups. Today, he works with cleantech companies around the world as a fractional CMO. Jacob also created a free online clean energy marketing community designed to encourage collaboration, professional growth, knowledge sharing, and new voices within the industry. The community helps marketers navigate challenges ranging from clean energy policy and industry volatility to AI, emerging marketing technologies, career development, and demonstrating marketing ROI. Through his thought leadership, Jacob focuses heavily on personal branding, LinkedIn, demand generation, paid advertising, AI, and helping clean energy professionals become more effective marketers. He is also developing a clean energy LinkedIn course designed to share these strategies with a broader audience.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com Website: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com/   Jacob Yang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobjuancarlosyang/   Website: https://cleanenergymarketer.com   Jacob Yang interview about Linkedin strategies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dnDOdlpLZU Sponsor This episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast is brought to you by Reneu Energy. Reneu Energy works with companies and organizations on renewable energy strategy, project development, owner's representation, project finance, renewable energy credits, and market advisory services. To learn more, visit: https://www.reneuenergy.com Listen and Subscribe Subscribe to the Solar Maverick Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review. It helps more people discover conversations with the leaders shaping the future of solar, storage, and the energy transition.  

Day Break | THE CULTURE OF DEATH: How the Left Made Human Life Negotiable --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:23 – Les Rubin, founder of Main Street Economics. Rubin discusses America's growing fiscal challenges, the principles of capitalism, and how poorly designed government incentives can distort economic behavior. He examines federal spending, debt, and the long-term consequences of policies that reward the wrong financial decisions. 28:15 – Joe Rieck, Vice President of Sales at Longevity. Rieck discusses how Longevity's nutritional products are designed for people of all ages, emphasizing proper nutrition, recovery, and taking care of the body through sustainable daily habits. He also highlights the company's natural ingredients and protein shakes and encourages listeners to speak with Longevity's wellness advisors. 38:23 - Monologue 47:26 – Avi Fortenberry, President of Americans for Citizen Voting. Fortenberry discusses the defeat, at least for now, of a Los Angeles ballot measure that would have allowed noncitizens to vote, examining the debate over citizenship requirements and voter eligibility in local elections. 57:38 – Todd Bensman, Senior Research Fellow for the Border Security and Immigration Center at The Heritage Foundation. Bensman discusses Spain's response to a migration crisis, examining the government's tougher border and immigration measures and comparing the approach with policies associated with President Trump. 1:16:44 - Monologue 1:25:36 – Tom Coulson, owner of Liberty Coin Service. Coulson provides an update on the precious metals market, discussing current trends affecting gold, silver, and collectible coins. He also reviews coins submitted by listeners and offers insight into their history, rarity, and potential value. 1:35:53 – Gina Oliver, Senior Director of Durable Markets at the American Chemistry Council and Michigan resident. Oliver discusses a new report examining the relationship between heavier vehicles, advanced materials, automotive safety, and manufacturing jobs, including the implications for Detroit and Michigan's auto industry. 1:44:41 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses reports of the University of Michigan moving away from traditional letter grades in some settings, questioning whether changes intended to address student mental health could ultimately lower academic expectations and leave students less prepared for challenges beyond college. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Welcome to the CRE podcast, 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. What if the down cycles everyone fears are actually the best entry points for disciplined capital? In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, powered by First National, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome back returning guest Jeremiah Shamess, Executive Vice President... The post From 2022 Signals to Today's Bottoms: Navigating Canada's Real Estate Reset with Jeremiah Shamess, Executive Vice President at Colliers appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Robocalls are making a comeback, and some area codes are being hit harder than others, according to data from YouMail. The surge is a reminder that scammers and telemarketers are constantly changing tactics to get people to answer their calls, making it harder to know which calls are legitimate and which ones aren’t. Dan talked with Ethan Garr, Vice President of Consumer Growth at YouMail, about how to get those robocallers off your back and why the “Do Not Call” list doesn’t stop spam calls and texts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being the first marketing hire at a company means the strategy, the budget, and the doing all land on you at once. In this episode of Content Amplified, Bronwyn Pope, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at St. Croix Hospice, shares what she learned doing it twice: first at Special Olympics Minnesota about 20 years ago, then at St. Croix Hospice, where she joined as the first marcomm hire eight years ago. She walks through her first 90 days, including handing a graphic designer $3,000 and asking for a year's worth of templates so one person could look like a whole department. She explains how she justified her first hires by targeting roles that would pay for themselves immediately, why she loves hiring people smarter than she is, and the question she asks everyone on her team: what is the job you want eventually? She also tells the story of how letting people pivot across the team turned a front-desk employee with a law enforcement degree into her head of internal communications. If you are building a marketing function from scratch, or leading one through fast growth, this episode maps the road ahead.About BronwynBronwyn Pope wanted to be a reporter from the time she was a child. She earned a degree in print journalism, worked at newspapers, and spent a year at the Associated Press before joining a big PR agency, where she discovered she loved the variety of writing for different clients. She has spent most of her career in healthcare marketing and has twice been the first marketing communications hire at an organization, first at Special Olympics Minnesota and later at St. Croix Hospice. Today she is Vice President of Marketing & Communications at St. Croix Hospice, where she has spent the past eight years building the team through a period of rapid growth.Show NotesConnect with Bronwyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyn-pope-4528b44/Text us what you think about this episode!

Desiree Grace is the Vice-President of Sales and Customer Care for the Americas for Mersen. Andrea Olson is an author and Customer-Centricity expert.

Today let's talk about something I’ve been asked many times over the years. “Why warehousing?” Or “Why transportation?” Or “Why the supply chain?”  After unloading trailers, pulling orders, operating forklifts, supervising teams, managing operations, and on to the executive team, I’ve been asked that question hundreds of times. People usually expect me to answer with one of the obvious reasons. That there’s good money, great benefits, opportunities for overtime, or the Job security and Promotion opportunities, and how the works stable, sometimes even considered essential. And those are all true, and they’re all important. But if I had to narrow everything down to just one reason? Just one thing that makes this industry different than almost every other career?  Well, I'd have to go with how this industry rewards the person you’re willing to become. Not who you are today or where you came from. Not what grades you made or where you went to school or who your parents were. This industry has always rewarded effort. It rewards people that keep showing up and that continue learning. It rewards people that become more valuable every year. And to me anyway, that’s something incredibly special.  When someone asks me what they should do with their career, I often tell them that warehousing isn’t just about moving boxes and transportation isn’t just about trucks and how the supply chain isn’t just about inventory. It’s about solving problems. It’s about making businesses successful and it’s about making sure families receive what they need. Every package is delivered. Every grocery shelf is stocked. Every hospital was supplied. Every manufacturing plant receives their raw materials. Every online order arrives on someone’s porch. All of that happens because thousands of us workers choose to become professionals. One of the things I love about this industry is that there are very few ceilings. As I've said many times, you can literally start today sweeping floors and next year you might be operating equipment. A year later you’re training others and soon you’re a lead. Then a supervisor. Maybe an inventory analyst. Perhaps a dispatcher or transportation coordinator or a safety professional. Even an operations manager, director, or Vice President. I’ve watched people make that journey. I’ve had the pleasure of hiring several of them and the honor of promoting many of them. Not because they had the fanciest résumé. But because they earned the opportunity.  First off, our industry notices consistency. I know I sound like a broken record sometimes. I keep repeating these things because they are that important and just that simple. Showing up everyday matters. Being dependable and taking ownership matters. If your supervisor never has to wonder whether you’ll be at work, if they know you’ll do quality work and they know you’ll help solve problems instead of creating them, you’ve already separated yourself from many others. Consistency becomes your resume.  Then comes learning. Every new skill increases your value. Learn a second department. Learn receiving, Shipping, Inventory Control, Quality Assurance, Cycle counting, Forklift operation, the Reach truck. What else, here's a few of my go too's, the order picker. Yard management. Transportation planning. Warehouse Management Systems. Excel. Everyone should feel comfortable working with Microsoft word and excel. And Leadership. Communication, and of course Safety. Every skill is another tool in your toolbox. And no bad manager or company can take those skills away from you. Even if you change employers, those skills travel with you.  One lesson I’ve learned throughout my own career, and try to share with every new boot I meet, is that companies don’t simply promote experience. They promote confidence and our confidence comes from preparation. I think being prepared comes from learning everything we can. The more you understand the operation, the more valuable you become. Eventually people begin asking for your opinion and that’s when your career really starts to grow.  Another reason I love this industry is because every day is different. No two days are exactly alike. One morning you may have weather delays, all your trucks and loads are running late. On another day we'll have equipment issues. A customer changes an order. A shipment arrives early. A truck breaks down. The inventory doesn’t match. The team is short-handed. Problems appear every single day!  Some people see stress. I've always tried to see opportunities.  Seriously, every problem solved teaches you something. Every challenge develops another leadership skill, and every difficult day prepares you for greater responsibility. Young people often ask me how to become successful, and my answer seems to surprise them. Just Become the person people trust. Trust opens doors. Trust gets assignments and earns promotions. Trust creates opportunities. Trust is built one decision at a time. A decision from us. Being on time. Following through. Owning mistakes. Helping our teammates. Doing the right thing when nobody’s watching. Those habits are noticed.  I also appreciate something else about our profession. You don’t have to wait for someone to allow you to grow. Growth is largely in your control. Read books. Watch training videos, there’s thousands on YouTube. Volunteer for projects. Crosstrain. Ask questions. Observe great leaders. Practice communication. Improve your safety knowledge. Become certified. Nobody can stop you from investing in yourself. The people who grow the fastest are usually the ones who never stop learning.  I’ve met warehouse associates making six figures. transportation professionals earning incredible incomes. Supply chain analysts traveling the country. Operations leaders running million-square-foot distribution centers. Safety professionals influencing thousands of employees. Corporate trainers teaching nationwide. None of them started there. Most started exactly where someone listening today may be standing. The difference wasn’t luck. It was growth.  You know, one of my favorite moments is watching someone realize they have more potential than they ever imagined. Maybe it’s the forklift operator who becomes a trainer. The selector who becomes a supervisor. The receptionist who becomes a recruiter. The dispatcher who becomes a transportation manager. And I could go on and on.  I’ve watched those transformations happen over and over again.  The warehouse is an incredible classroom. It teaches discipline, Communication, Teamwork, Safety, Accountability, Time management, Customer service, Leadership, Conflict resolution, Problem solving. And These aren’t just warehouse skills. They’re life skills. Skills that help in every profession and every stage of life.  People sometimes say they don’t want to work in a warehouse forever. I understand that. But don’t overlook what the warehouse can do for you. It can build confidence. Teach responsibility. Develop leadership. Provide financial stability. Introduce lifelong mentors. Open doors you never knew existed. The warehouse may not be your final destination. But it can absolutely become the foundation of an incredible career.  As I look back over my own career, I don’t remember every shipment. I don’t remember every inventory count. I don’t remember every dock schedule. What I remember are the people. The mentors who challenged me. The associates who inspired me. The supervisors who believed in me. The teams that accomplished incredible things together. That’s another gift this industry gives us. Relationships. And those relationships often last an entire lifetime.  So, if someone asked me today, Marty, what’s the one thing that makes this industry so great? My answer would be simple. Because this industry rewards the person you’re willing to become. It rewards effort. It rewards learning. It rewards reliability. It rewards character. It rewards ownership. It rewards growth. And the beautiful part is, every one of us gets to decide who we’re becoming tomorrow.  Ok, I've got to get back to work myself now. But I wanted to add that if you’re just beginning your career in warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, or supply chain, don’t focus only on the next paycheck. Focus on becoming the person everyone wants on their team. The promotions will come. The opportunities will come. The raises will come. The career will come. It's my opinion or my belief, in this industry, your greatest value isn’t the equipment you operate or the building or department you work in. It’s the person you choose to become.    I'm Marty T Hawkins and I want to thank you for checking in on Warehouse and Operations as a Career today. Until next time, be safe, keep learning, help someone else grow, and never stop investing in yourself. 

Text-to-image models have become remarkably good at producing realistic images. But realism isn't the same as correctness. Ask for several distinct people, a specific composition, or a high-resolution image generated locally, and today's models still struggle in surprising ways. In this episode, Fatih Porikli, Vice President of Technology at Qualcomm, joins me to discuss what remains unsolved in image generation and several approaches his team presented at CVPR to address those challenges. We explore why better training objectives can improve controllability, how separating scene planning from rendering may lead to more reliable image generation, techniques for generating 16-megapixel images efficiently on edge devices, and new methods for eliminating the visible artifacts that often appear in AI-powered image editing. Along the way, we discuss reinforcement learning for image generation, agentic image generation pipelines, on-device AI, and what the next phase of progress in generative vision systems is likely to look like.

What happens to the value of human judgment when AI makes execution faster, cheaper, and available to almost everyone? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Eric Wang, Vice President of Product and AI at QuillBot. Eric has worked in artificial intelligence since 2006, with previous leadership roles at Turnitin and Chegg. He now works on AI products used by millions of people to develop ideas, improve their writing, conduct research, and create new forms of content. Eric argues that AI's workplace impact extends far beyond automation. These tools are changing how people develop an argument, consider alternatives, cross traditional job boundaries, and turn an idea into something other people can understand. As technical execution becomes cheaper, Eric believes judgment, taste, and problem understanding become increasingly valuable. Someone with strong knowledge of a customer problem may be able to prototype software, produce marketing material, or develop a business proposal without depending on several specialist teams. That creates opportunities, although it also brings risks. AI can influence the direction of an argument, encourage misplaced confidence, and produce large volumes of content that sounds polished while saying very little. Eric shares an intriguing observation from QuillBot's user research: people increasingly refer to AI systems as "he" or "she." That small change in language may indicate that users are beginning to trust machines in ways they do not fully recognize. We also discuss how orchestrated workflows can give AI agents defined routes and boundaries, why Eric sees judgment and taste as durable business advantages, and what manual transmission cars can teach us about creativity in an automated world. Where should your organization draw the line between AI assistance and human judgment? I would love to hear where you stand, so will you share your thoughts with me?

Here's something may not have known: men's feet are more square and more rectangular and women's feet are more triangular. You'd think companies that design sneakers for women would understand that but instead, what they do is use the anatomy of a male's foot to design a woman's sneaker and then "shrink it and pink it". Creative designer and author of the book, Man-Made, Karen Korellis Reuther, previously served as Vice President of Creative Direction and Innovation at Reebok and Global Creative Director at NIKE, where she led major product, merchandising, and brand strategies. She joins Jason and Peter on this episode of the Really? no Really? Podcast to explain how fashion, clothing and other major industries haven't been accurately designing their products for female consumers through "shrink it and pink it" strategy. She joins us to explain how companies can rectify the lack of gender diversity in the design process to not just make their product serve an actual female consumer base without having to charge them more. It's not just the sneakers industry that's being impacted by the pink tax and the lack of gender diversity when it comes to design. Women firefighters have higher injury rates than their male counterparts because their helmets and uniforms are still designed for men Female surgeons have had to stand on stools because the operating tables didn't go low enough. Even the female dummies created for crash tests and CPR training are just male shrunken versions of male dummies. So how can we solve this problem? Korellis Reuther says the next big movement is to get companies attention to get them to fit their products properly for women to be safe in their professions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's something may not have known: men's feet are more square and more rectangular and women's feet are more triangular. You'd think companies that design sneakers for women would understand that but instead, what they do is use the anatomy of a male's foot to design a woman's sneaker and then "shrink it and pink it". Creative designer and author of the book, Man-Made, Karen Korellis Reuther, previously served as Vice President of Creative Direction and Innovation at Reebok and Global Creative Director at NIKE, where she led major product, merchandising, and brand strategies. She joins Jason and Peter on this episode of the Really? no Really? Podcast to explain how fashion, clothing and other major industries haven't been accurately designing their products for female consumers through "shrink it and pink it" strategy. She joins us to explain how companies can rectify the lack of gender diversity in the design process to not just make their product serve an actual female consumer base without having to charge them more. It's not just the sneakers industry that's being impacted by the pink tax and the lack of gender diversity when it comes to design. Women firefighters have higher injury rates than their male counterparts because their helmets and uniforms are still designed for men Female surgeons have had to stand on stools because the operating tables didn't go low enough. Even the female dummies created for crash tests and CPR training are just male shrunken versions of male dummies. So how can we solve this problem? Korellis Reuther says the next big movement is to get companies attention to get them to fit their products properly for women to be safe in their professions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast, we discuss how Bombas has held onto its purpose as it has scaled, what separates partnerships that last from those that are simply campaigns, and the signals that tell Soles4Souls when a company is genuinely committed versus just checking a box. Tune in for a conversation featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of Soles4Souls, and Kelly Cobb, VP of Impact at Bombas.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters   Purchase tickets and register for EMARKETER's The Future of Digital 2026 Summit here: https://www.emarketer.com/events/summit/2026-future-of-digital/?utm_source=events_page Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-bombas-soles4souls-on-what-purpose-looks-like-practice-reimagining-retail © 2026 EMARKETER   Awin is the all-in-one platform for smarter partner marketing. With award-winning technology, expert support and a global network of 1 million partners, Awin helps brands discover, manage and scale high-performing partnerships that drive measurable growth. Learn more.

William A. Wheelers unimpeachable personality, will take him from a sleepy town in upstate NY to the 2nd highest office in the land.

Most of us were taught to treat emotions like distress, numbness, and burnout as private failings to manage and move past, rather than normal responses to living within a world full of crises. The unintended result is a distrust in our own bodies and mind, further leading to more confusion about what is 'normal.' One framework offers a potential path to living in harmony with all of the mind's distinct parts, breaking the defensive and counterproductive loops we tend to get stuck in. What sort of systemic ripples might become possible if we stop trying to smother uncomfortable parts of ourselves, and begin embracing them as critical pieces of our own mental ecologies? In this episode, Nate is joined by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz, the therapist who developed Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Steffi Bednarek, a climate psychologist applying that same model to organizations, governments, and culture at large. Dick walks through the origins of IFS, which describes the mind as naturally made up of "parts" – protectors and exiles – with their own histories, fears, and roles, which are all held by an underlying "Self." Steffi extends the model outward to show how institutions and even entire countries can be read as systems of exiles and protectors, and shares how she uses IFS with governments, financial institutions, and wealth holders to defuse shame and effectively guide toward pro-social behavioral change. Together, they explore why healing our relationship to our own most despised parts may be inseparable from healing our relationship to the rest of the living world. How can looking inward to our own thought processes and patterns help us better understand and relate to others, especially those whose behavior we find hardest to accept? As we continue through challenging times, how can we balance critical physical and policy work with the internal work of healing our relationship to the mental parts we shy away from? And would our decisions and actions change if more and more humans began to lead from curiosity and compassion, instead of fear, and could that be enough to shift the larger system? (Conversation recorded on August 5th, 2026)   About Richard C. Schwartz: Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, is the creator of Internal Family Systems, a highly effective, therapeutic model with a growing evidence base, that de-pathologizes the multi-part personality. Richard is also the Founder of the IFS Institute that primarily offers training for professionals. He is currently a Teaching Associate in Psychiatry, at Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate. Richard has authored or co-authored more than ten books on Internal Family Systems and related topics, including No Bad Parts and Internal Family Systems Therapy. He lives near Chicago with his wife Jeanne, Vice President of the IFS Institute, close to his three daughters and six grandchildren.   About Steffi Bednarek: Steffi Bednarek is a gestalt psychotherapist, trauma therapist, and climate psychologist. Her work explores the interface between climate change and mental health. With twenty-five years of experience in depth psychology, complexity thinking, climate psychology, and grief tending, Bednarek has worked for national governments and global institutions to prepare leaders and organizations for the psychological dimension of climate change in decision-making processes. Her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, BBC, David Milliband's "Reasons to be cheerful" podcast and numerous international publications. She is the co-founder of "Explorations into Climate Psychology" journal and an associate member of the American Psychological Association's climate change group.   Show Notes and More   Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future   Join our Substack newsletter   Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners  

What happens when a Republican entrepreneur, a Democratic political strategist, and a city manager sit down—not to win an argument, but to understand each other?In one of the most thoughtful conversations we've had on American Dream Factory, Nick Smoot and Joe Toney welcome Adama Iwu, one of America's leading political strategists and one of TIME's 2017 "Silence Breakers," collectively recognized as Person of the Year for helping expose sexual harassment in politics.The conversation begins with a question Nick has wanted to ask for months.After witnessing Zohran Mamdani walk out of the West Wing following a meeting with President Trump, Nick realized something surprising: he had never actually spoken with someone who voted for Mamdani.So he asked.Why?That simple question opens the door to a remarkably honest discussion about the future of American politics, capitalism, socialism, healthcare, AI, civic engagement, and what it means to build communities that actually work for people.Adama shares her journey from growing up as an evangelical Christian and conservative to becoming one of the country's most respected voices on public policy. She explains why policies like universal childcare, public transportation, and expanded healthcare resonate with her—not as ideological positions, but as practical ways to help people flourish.Nick offers a center-right perspective, arguing for entrepreneurship, local innovation, and community-led solutions while challenging assumptions about government and economic policy.Joe guides the conversation with curiosity, helping both sides unpack difficult questions without turning disagreement into conflict.Together they explore:Why Zohran Mamdani's message connected with so many votersSocialism versus capitalism and where Americans often talk past one anotherWhether healthcare should be treated as a public goodThe future of AI regulation, privacy, and innovationOpen-source AI versus centralized technology platformsRepresentation, the Voting Rights Act, and civic participationWhy local government may matter more than national politicsBuilding stronger communities in an increasingly polarized nationOne of the recurring themes throughout the conversation is that meaningful progress rarely comes from shouting louder. It comes from asking better questions.Whether discussing healthcare, artificial intelligence, economic opportunity, or public policy, all three guests repeatedly return to the same idea: communities improve when people choose to participate rather than retreat into political tribes.The episode concludes with a reminder that democracy isn't something that happens every four years. It's something we build every day through local involvement, civic responsibility, and a willingness to engage people we disagree with.If you're looking for a conversation that challenges assumptions without demonizing people, this episode is for you.About Adama IwuAdama Iwu is a political strategist and government affairs executive with leadership experience across state government, Fortune 500 companies, and public policy. She has served in the Schwarzenegger Administration, led California Government Affairs for Farmers Insurance, served as Vice President for Political Strategy and External Partnerships at Visa, and is currently a political strategist with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck.She co-founded We Said Enough, the movement that exposed widespread sexual harassment in California politics, and was recognized as one of TIME's 2017 "Silence Breakers," the collective recipients of TIME's Person of the Year honor. She also serves on the University of San Diego Board of Trustees and is a nationally recognized speaker on leadership, ethics, and public policy.American Dream Factory explores the people and ideas shaping the future of America through conversations that prioritize curiosity over certainty and solutions over slogans.

Terrified of taking on your first management role? Don't be. Join us on the week's episode to learn how you can avoid the biggest trap that new leaders get into, why you need to keep your team moving rather than doing the work for them, and hear our essential reading list for new managers, with your hosts, Squirrel and Jeffrey. Links: - Behind Closed Doors: https://www.jrothman.com/books/behind-closed-doors-secrets-of-great-management/ - High Output Management: https://www.amazon.com/High-Output-Management-Andrew-Grove/dp/0679762884 - 8 Behaviors: https://www.csu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/917018/Eight-Behaviors-for-Smarter-Teams-2.pdf - Situational Leadership: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Situational_leadership_theory - Modern Management Made Easy: https://www.jrothman.com/books/modern-management-made-easy-a-three-volume-set/ -------------------------------------------------- You'll find free videos and practice material, plus our book Agile Conversations, at agileconversations.com And we'd love to hear any thoughts, ideas, or feedback you have about the show: email us at info@agileconversations.com -------------------------------------------------- About Your Hosts Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick joined forces at TIM Group in 2013, where they studied and practised the art of management through difficult conversations. Over a decade later, they remain united in their passion for growing profitable organisations through better communication. Squirrel is an advisor, author, keynote speaker, coach, and consultant, and he's helped over 300 companies of all sizes make huge, profitable improvements in their culture, skills, and processes. You can find out more about his work here: douglassquirrel.com/index.html Jeffrey is Vice President of Engineering at ION Analytics, Organiser at CITCON, the Continuous Integration and Testing Conference, and is an accomplished author and speaker. You can connect with him here: www.linkedin.com/in/jfredrick/

In this week's episode of FTR's Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into payroll employment for trucking and for the broader economy in July and review international trade data for June. Plus, we recap the latest week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR's Vice President of Trucking, Avery Vise. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the presentation.Download the PDF: https://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcastSupport the show

How do you keep workers safe on a complex, ever-changing construction site? You give them the right tools. Tune in as Christian Jakobsson and Phillip LaFave reveal how the construction industry is shifting from mitigating risks to designing them out entirely. Learn why the ultimate goal of zero accidents is achievable through continuous improvement, new technologies, and a deep investment in our people.    Guests:  Christian Jakobsson, Vice President for Sustainability and Environmental Health and Safety Management, Skanska Group  Phillip LeFave, Senior Vice President for Operations, Skanska USA Civil    Host: John Ambrose

This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski welcomes back architect, sustainability leader, author, and Cannon Design principal Eric Corey Freed for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges many of the assumptions driving sustainable design today. Drawing on decades of experience helping clients embrace innovation, Eric explains why the biggest obstacle to better buildings isn't technology—it's fear. From healthcare and education to regenerative campuses and the circular economy, he shares practical strategies for overcoming resistance, fostering creativity, and designing environments that genuinely improve people's lives.The discussion explores everything from innovation friction, empathy-driven leadership, and regenerative design to healthy materials, daylighting, biophilic design, circular economy principles, adaptive parking structures, and the surprising power of humor in driving meaningful change. Eric also introduces his concept of "North Star Metrics"—measuring success through outcomes like butterflies, outdoor meetings, and children's laughter rather than technical performance alone—and explains why architects should focus less on selling sustainability itself and more on the healthier, happier, and more resilient buildings it creates.It's an inspiring conversation about rethinking the future of architecture—not through sacrifice or fear, but through optimism, empathy, abundance, and human-centered design. Above all, it's a reminder that the most successful buildings aren't simply efficient or sustainable—they're the ones that make people feel something, inspire better experiences, and quietly help create healthier, more joyful communities.More About Eric Corey FreedEric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, and global speaker. As Principal and Director of Sustainability for CannonDesign, he leads the healthcare, education, and commercial teams toward low-carbon, healthy, regenerative buildings for over 30 million square feet a year. For two decades, he was Founding Principal of organicARCHITECT, a visionary design leader in biophilic and regenerative design.His past roles include Vice President of the International Living Future Institute and Chief Community Officer of EcoDistricts, both nonprofits pushing innovative new paradigms for deep green buildings and communities. He serves on the board of Design Museum Everywhere, whose mission is to “bring the transformative power of design to all.”Eric is the author of 12 books, including "Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies” and "Circular Economy for Dummies." In 2012, he was named one of the 25 "Best Green Architecture Firms" in the US, and one of the "Top 10 Most Influential Green Architects." In 2017, he was named one of Build's American Architecture Top 25. He holds a prestigious LEED Fellow award from the US Green Building Council.CONTACT:http://www.linkedin.com/in/organicarchitect   https://www.threads.com/@ericcoreyfreed https://www.instagram.com/ericcoreyfreed/https://www.instagram.com/cannondesign/?hl=en https://bsky.app/profile/ericcoreyfreed.bsky.social https://x.com/CannonDesign https://x.com/ericcoreyfreed https://twitter.com/ericcoreyfreed https://www.facebook.com/ericcoreyfreed https://www.facebook.com/organicARCHITECT https://www.facebook.com/CannonDesign Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

How do you know if your drinks brand is actually growing?It sounds like a simple question. But in beverage alcohol, the answer can get complicated fast.Shipments may be up because inventory moved into distribution. Revenue can rise because of a price increase even as volume declines. And a brand can add dozens of new accounts without generating enough velocity or reorders to make those placements sustainable.In this episode of Business of Drinks, we talk with Danelle Kosmal, Consultant at 3 Tier Beverages, about how to use data to understand what's really happening in your business — and distinguish true consumer traction from growth that may look better on paper than it does in the market.Danelle spent more than a decade at NielsenIQ, ultimately leading its beverage alcohol practice, and later served as VP of Research at the Beer Institute. She brings a deep understanding of the datasets available to drinks companies, as well as their limitations.She explains why no single metric tells the whole story — and why emerging brands, in particular, need to know which numbers actually matter.We get into:

In this episode of Mastermind Minutes, Gary sits down with Arif Abdulla, Vice President of Franchise Development at Nurse Next Door. With nearly 20 years of experience, Arif has played a pivotal role in growing the brand from a single location in Vancouver to more than 400 franchise locations across North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia.Join us as Arif shares valuable insights on:Building and scaling an international franchise systemExpanding into new markets and the lessons learned along the wayPreserving a strong organizational culture while growing across multiple countriesCreating alignment between franchisees, leadership, and company valuesDeveloping a people-first culture that drives long-term successWhat separates top-performing franchisees from the restThe key qualities he looks for when awarding new franchise opportunitiesWhy culture, leadership, and franchisee support are essential to sustainable growthWhether you're a franchisor, franchisee, or entrepreneur looking to grow a successful business, this episode is packed with practical strategies, leadership lessons, and real-world experience on scaling a franchise system without losing the culture that made it successful in the first place.Subscribe for more conversations with franchise industry leaders and business experts.For more information on expanding your brand, contact: info@frangrow.comVisit: https://franchisegrowthsolutions.com/Or Arif Abdulla Contact: https://www.nursenextdoor.com/ #MastermindMinutes #Franchising #NurseNextDoor #FranchiseDevelopment #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #CompanyCulture #FranchiseLeadership #BusinessGrowth #FranchiseSuccess #LeadershipDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #fgs #culture #training #operation

  What if the fastest path to scale isn't wider — it's more focused? What if the businesses most people overlook are the ones most quietly building generational wealth?  In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice sits down with Jon Ostenson — founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, top 1% franchise consultant in the United States, 2x Inc. 5000 company builder, Forbes contributor, and author of the bestselling Non-Food Franchising. Jon spent fifteen years building an elite corporate career — from international consulting at Accenture, to Vice President of Sales at Carter's managing over $350 million annually, to President of ShelfGenie's 200-location national franchise system — before making the focused, deliberate bet that changed everything: building the country's defining practice in non-food franchise consulting at a time when 80% of the market was talking about food. Today, FranBridge has guided thousands of entrepreneurs toward franchise investments in over 600 high-growth, cash-flowing brands across home services, senior care, property services, pet care, health and wellness, and dozens more — with over 90% of clients investing in an industry that was never on their radar when they arrived.  In this conversation, Jon and Maurice dig into:Why niching down is the most powerful path to scaling upThe corporate exit story — what fifteen years inside the machine built and what it couldn'tWhy non-food franchising is the most underestimated wealth-building asset class availableThe semi-absentee model — building income without building another jobThe discipline of strategic "no" and why saying less yes is what most businesses need mostThe lightbulb moment — why the best opportunity almost never looks like what you expectedBuilding toward generational wealth through focused, intentional business ownership  This one is for every entrepreneur who is spreading too thin, every corporate professional who wants to own something without losing everything, and every dreamer who has been told the obvious path is the best one. 

In this Cannes special episode of Future Proof, Dr Nicki Morley sits down with Michael Swaisland, Vice President of Consumer Intelligence and Marketing Transformation at Arla Foods, to discuss how curiosity, consumer understanding and AI can work together to drive innovation. They explore turning insights into action, identifying the right growth opportunities, and why human judgement remains essential in a world increasingly shaped by AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailNonprofit donor segmentation strategy may matter far more than most fundraising teams realize. New donor behavior research reveals that geography, household income, gender, trust, and communication preferences can dramatically change what motivates someone to give!Mary Crogan, Vice President of Brand Marketing at Bloomerang, returns with a deeper look at Bloomerang's ‘Giving Signals' research with The Harris Poll. The original study surveyed more than 1,000 donors and several hundred fundraisers, then examined donor responses across demographic groups rather than treating supporters as one giant audience. The result challenges one of fundraising's most persistent habits.“There's no such thing as the donor,” Mary says. “And the data proves that.”Consider geography. Only 45% of Midwest respondents expected to give more, compared with 62% in the West. Midwest donors were also considerably less responsive to identity and belonging language, suggesting that messages emphasizing concrete needs, transparency, and measurable outcomes may perform better with that audience.Trust creates another major business implication. The West registered 86% trust in nonprofits' effective use of funds, while 62% expected to increase giving. As Mary puts it, “You need to treat transparency as a fundraising activity, not just a compliance moment.”The data also challenges assumptions about major gift messaging. Among households earning $150,000+, 41% looked to third-party ratings compared with 29% overall. These high-capacity donors behaved more like evidence-driven buyers, responding to ratings, audited outcomes, measured impact, and proof—not simply another moving story.And donor trust does not develop identically. Women reported stronger responses to transparency, matching gifts, and proof of gift impact—with 93% citing information about their gift's impact—while men showed greater responsiveness to peer recommendations and preferred communication channels.The operational takeaway: segment, survey, test, measure, and adjust before assuming one appeal speaks to everyone.Key Takeaways:Build fundraising segments around meaningful donor differences instead of relying on one universal appeal.Treat transparency and closed-loop impact reporting as revenue-building activities.Test concrete outcome messaging versus belonging-oriented messaging by geography.Give high-capacity donors evidence: ratings, audited results, ROI, and measurable impact.Use peer and ambassador voices where personal endorsement strengthens trust.Survey your own donor base before turning national demographic patterns into fundraising assumptions. 00:00:00 — Why There's No Such Thing As “The Donor” 00:01:46 — How Bloomerang Studies Donor Behavior 00:04:24 — What 1,000+ Donors Told Researchers 00:05:47 — Why Midwest Fundraising Messaging Is Different 00:09:48 — Trust Sits Upstream Of The Ask 00:12:16 — Income Changes What Motivates Donors 00:13:27 — The Ethical Edge Of Urgency Messaging 00:14:34 — The Problem With One-Size-Fits-All Appeals 00:16:31 — What High-Capacity Donors Actually Want 00:19:30 — Men, Women And Different Paths To Trust 00:23:10 — Turning Donors Into Trusted Ambassadors 00:25:15 — Survey Your Own Donor Community 00:27:02 — Segment And Test Before Your Next Appeal #NonprofitFundraising #DonorEngagement #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

Want to build a Service Line Management Office (SLMO) that actually aligns strategy, data, and execution across a growing health system? Stephanie Jackson, Vice President, Service Lines at Tampa General Hospital, and Michael Parsons, Sr. Administrator, Service Line Strategic Operations at Tampa General Hospital, walk through Tampa General's approach as it expanded from eight service lines to nearly 30 institutes.  Learn more about Stephanie Jackson  Learn more about Michael Parsons   

In this Company Update, I chat with Mike Burke, Director and Vice President of Corporate Development at Sitka Gold Corp. (TSXV: SIG | OTCQB: SITKF | FSE: 1RF). Mike recaps the August 10th drill results from the RC Gold Project's Blackjack deposit, highlighting broad high-grade gold intercepts, potential underground resources, and the active exploration across multiple target zones. Key Discussion Points: Breakdown of Drill Hole 132: Mike details the key intercept, including 218.6 metres of 1.25 g/t gold, and a deeper higher-grade interval, including 44.4 metres of 3.86 g/t gold. Underground Resource Potential: Insight into how deeper, higher-grade mineralization outside the current resource area could pave the way for a future underground resource estimate. Geological Significance of Hole 129: Exploring the extension of mineralization toward the Saddle zone and how this data helps connect distinct deposit areas while reducing overall waste ratios. Scale of Active Drill Program: An overview of operations across Blackjack, Saddle, Eiger, and Rhosgobel, plus details on the newly mobilized 7th drill rig and upcoming news flow.   If you have any follow up questions for the team at Sitka Gold please email me at Fleck@kereport.com.    Click here visit the Sitka Gold website to learn more about the Company - https://sitkagoldcorp.com/   For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:  The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/  Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/   Investment Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

What separates organizations experimenting with AI from those successfully turning it into real business value? In this episode, Life Accelerated host, Olivier Lafontaine, speaks with Robi Krempus, Vice President and Head of AI for Global Wealth and Asset Management at Manulife Wealth and Asset Management, about how the organization is moving AI beyond prototypes and into production. Robi shares Manulife WAM's approach to applying AI across investment management, distribution, and operations, emphasizing the importance of business collaboration, governance, and designing solutions around real organizational needs. The conversation explores lessons from deploying AI-powered sales enablement tools, driving adoption, and measuring impact through data-driven outcomes. Robi highlights why organizations should focus on high-value use cases, balance complexity with business impact, and build the right foundations to scale AI responsibly across the enterprise. Key Takeaways: AI creates the most value when organizations move beyond experimentation and build solutions around real business needs through close collaboration with users. Successful AI adoption requires strong governance, clear business cases, and a path to production that turns prototypes into measurable outcomes. Scaling AI responsibly means prioritizing high-value, lower-complexity use cases first while building the foundations needed for long-term transformation.   Jump Into the Conversation: (00:00) Meet Robi Krempus (03:48) Leading AI for Manulife Wealth and Asset Management(05:20) Applying AI Across Investment, Distribution, and Operations(06:31) Why Data and Measurement Matter for AI Success(07:50) Moving Generative AI From Experimentation to Production(09:20) Building AI Governance and Organizational Readiness(12:59) Creating AI-Powered Sales Enablement Tools(15:16) Building Custom AI Solutions for Business Needs(16:33) Cross-Functional Teams Driving AI Implementation(17:51) Encouraging AI Adoption Across Sales Organizations(21:28) Personalization and Compliance in AI-Generated Content(23:08) Measuring AI Value Through Business Outcomes(24:38) Lessons Learned From Scaling AI Solutions(27:11) Choosing the Right AI Use Cases(29:23) The Future of AI in Wealth and Asset Management(33:11) Closing Thoughts on Enterprise AI Transformation   Resources: Connect with Robi Krempus: https://www.manulife.com/ca/en/personal/group-plans/resources/bio/robi-krempus Connect with Robi Krempus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robi-krempus-ba121135/  Learn more about Manulife Wealth & Asset Management: Manulife Wealth and Asset Management  Connect with Olivier Lafontaine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivierlafontaine/

What does it really mean to be part of The Sandwich Generation? This is a really personal one for me and I'm honored to welcome back Jill McNamara, LICSW, Vice President of Senior Care at Care.com and a senior care and aging expert, to talk about the emotional realities of caring for aging parents while raising a family. Following the release of Care.com's first-ever Sandwich Generation Report, Jill shares insights from a survey of 1,000 caregivers, revealing just how common and often invisible this experience has become. Together, we get into why so many caregivers don't recognize themselves as caregivers until they're already overwhelmed, the emotional weight of decision fatigue and anticipatory grief, why asking for help can feel so difficult, and the surprising personal growth that can emerge through caregiving. I open up about what's currently going on as my siblings and I continue to navigate our mom's Alzheimer's diagnosis and all the difficult decisions that comes with it as we figure out the best way forward. Whether you're currently caring for aging parents or simply want to be better prepared for the future, this conversation offers practical guidance, reassurance, and a powerful reminder that you don't have to navigate caregiving alone. To learn more, explore Care.com's 2026 Sandwich Generation Report and caregiver resources at care.com/sandwich, and follow @WeAreTheSandwichGen for ongoing support and practical tips. And if you're looking for care for your own family, whether that's childcare, senior care, or anything in between, you can use code WHITNEY35 for 35% off a Care.com membership.This episode is brought to you by Starbucks:At Starbucks, full- and part-time baristas can build meaningful careers, while getting industry-leading benefits. Learn more at Starbucks.com/partnersThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For decades, Cuban intelligence has been seen as a force that punches above its weight. Shaped during the Cold War through cooperation with the Soviet Union, its intelligence officers received extensive training by the KGB. But where does Cuba's spy service stand today, especially as it faces pressure from Washington? Retired FBI special agent Peter J. Lapp, who wrote Queen of Cuba, came in to discuss Havana's capabilities, the Americans who spied for Cuba, and the Cubans who spied for us. Subscribe to Sasha's Substack, HUMINT, to get more intelligence stories: https://sashaingber.substack.com/ For more information about the International Spy Museum, visit:  https://www.spymuseum.org/ And if you have feedback or want to hear about a particular topic,  you can reach us by email at spycast@spymuseum.org. This show is brought to you by N2K Networks, Goat Rodeo, and the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. This episode was produced by Flora Warshaw and the team at Goat Rodeo. At the International Spy Museum, Mike Mincey and Memphis Vaughan III are our video editors. Emily Rens is our graphic designer. Joshua Troemel runs our SPY social media. Amanda Ohlke is our Director of Adult Education and Mira Cohen is the Vice President of Programs. 

Zach sits down with Brian Aquart is a Vice President, Workforce & Community Education, Advancing Pathways, Talent & Innovation, Narrative Leadership for Clarity & Purpose, Board Member with Northwell Health. About Living Corporate: ⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Living Corporate's offerings and services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. https://work.living-corporate.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate About Brian Aquart : https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianaquart/

Your team isn't falling apart because something went wrong. It's falling apart because that's what teams do by default, drifting toward disconnection unless someone actively counteracts it. Lucky for us, there are four forces that pull people back together. Discover the fast, free actions any manager can take this week to stop the drift before it costs you your best people.Guest BioMatt Poepsel, PhD is the author of Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for Our New World of Work and host of the Lead the People podcast. He serves as Vice President & Godfather of Talent Optimization at The Predictive Index. He holds a PhD in Psychology, an MBA, and a Harvard Business School Certificate of Management Excellence. Matt is a part-time faculty member at Boston College where he teaches in the areas of leadership, human resources, and business spirituality.Conversation Topics(00:00) Introduction: Why Teams Naturally Drift Apart(01:19) Team Entropy: Why Cohesion Doesn't Happen by Accident(09:46) Counterforce #1 — Creating Hope Through a Shared Future(12:46) Counterforce #2 — Building Mutuality Through Fairness and Transparency(17:17) Counterforce #3 — Strengthening Commitment by Investing in Team Identity(24:43) Counterforce #4 — Creating Synchrony So Teams Work Together Smoothly(27:55) The Manager Who Got It Right & Final Leadership TakeawaysAdditional Resources✨ Read the full transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qGzsoaFZ-5Dz7a8-X8AQEmYHxFrfqAj6q-pziO5kksg/edit?usp=sharing✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipwithmamie/✨ Visit my website for more: https://www.themodernmanager.com/✨ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7jhYz8b16g1SsLia4EhO5w?sub_confirmation=1Keep Up with Matt PoepselWebsite: http://mattpoepsel.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpoepsel/Book: Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for Our New World of Work: https://a.co/d/08N6iDTpPodcast: Lead the People: https://www.mattpoepsel.com/podcasts/lead-the-peopleJoin my newsletter to get episodes and free guides delivered directly to your inbox: https://www.themoddernmanager.comThe Modern Manager is a leadership podcast that helps you close the gap between knowing what good management is and actually doing it. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode!#Leadership #TeamCohesion #ManagementTips #WorkplaceCulture #TeamBuilding #EmployeeEngagement #ModernManager #FutureOfWork

In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast, Capital campaigns don't succeed by luck; they succeed through preparation, education, and strong leadership. Today, let's discover why empowering board members with the right knowledge can transform uncertainty into confidence and lay the foundation for a successful fundraising campaign. Meet Amy Eisenstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Capital Campaign Pro, who brings over 30 years of nonprofit experience, including two decades as a fundraising consultant. She is joined by Sarah Plimpton, Vice President and Chief Happiness Officer at Capital Campaign Pro, whose extensive background spans fundraising, campaign leadership, consulting, and nonprofit advisory work. Together, they share practical insights from their experience helping organizations raise transformational gifts and explain the inspiration behind their book, A Board Member's Guide to Capital Campaign Fundraising. Today's discussion explores why board education is essential, when organizations should begin preparing for a campaign, and how the book can be used as an ongoing resource throughout the fundraising journey. Amy and Sarah explain how stronger partnerships between staff and board members lead to better campaign outcomes, why challenges should be viewed as opportunities for growth, and how redefining feasibility studies as "campaign readiness studies" creates a more strategic, relationship-driven approach. They also share actionable recommendations on strategic planning, organizational readiness, and building the confidence needed to execute successful capital campaigns.  In this episode, you will be able to:  Understand the role of board education in campaigns. Learn when to start campaign preparation. Build board confidence and fundraising knowledge. Address common campaign fears and myths. Strengthen staff-board collaboration. Align campaigns with strategic goals. Small changes can lead to significant cultural shifts over time. Agency in giving is crucial for fostering genuine generosity. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by Donor Perfect. Our friends at Donor Perfect really understand fundraising on so many levels. Stay aligned while working online with a seamless and secure payments experience for your donors and your team. Empower donors to give where they are, whenever they like, automate data entry, and process online, monthly, and mobile payments, and accept payments over the phone. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point.

Diversification is a key part of wise investing, and for many portfolios, that means looking beyond U.S. markets. But Christian investors may wonder whether they can pursue international opportunities while still aligning their investments with biblical convictions. Benjamin Bailey, Vice President of Investments at Praxis Investment Management, says the answer is yes. Faith-based investing can extend across a portfolio—including its international holdings. What Is Faith-Based Investing? Faith-based investing begins with the belief that financial decisions can be informed by faith. Rather than viewing investment returns as the only consideration, this approach seeks to balance two priorities: putting financial resources to productive use while also considering the impact investments may have on individuals, communities, and God's creation. For Christian investors, that means asking not only, “How might this investment perform?” but also, “What am I supporting with the resources God has entrusted to me?” Interest in this approach continues to grow. Bailey points to estimates suggesting that Christian households collectively hold trillions of dollars in investments, creating significant opportunity for believers who want their portfolios to reflect their convictions. Why Invest Internationally? International investments can play an important role in a well-diversified portfolio. Different countries and regions do not always experience the same economic conditions or market cycles at the same time. Investing across global markets can therefore give investors exposure to companies, industries, and opportunities they might not encounter through U.S. investments alone. That principle applies to faith-based investors as well. If an investor wants biblical values reflected throughout a portfolio, those considerations should not necessarily stop with domestic holdings. Until recently, however, Christian investors have had fewer faith-based choices in the international marketplace. “People want choices, and people want options,” Bailey says. The Challenges of Faith-Based Investing Overseas Applying faith-based investment criteria internationally can be more complicated than doing so in the United States. Investors need reliable information about companies around the world, including their business activities and practices. Cultural differences, regulatory environments, and varying levels of corporate disclosure can make that research more difficult. That is why investment managers often rely on global research organizations with experience evaluating companies across countries and industries. There is another challenge as well: certain markets may contain a higher concentration of companies involved in business activities that conflict with an investor's faith-based guidelines. Depending on the screening approach being used, that can limit the available investment universe. These challenges make careful research and a clearly defined investment process especially important. Expanding Faith-Based Choices With PRXI Praxis recently expanded its international offerings with the launch of PRXI, a faith-based international exchange-traded fund. The new ETF is designed to address an area where investors have historically had relatively few faith-based options. Praxis has been investing internationally for years through its international mutual fund. PRXI brings that experience into an ETF structure while using what Praxis describes as an optimized index approach. Rather than attempting to dramatically outperform a market benchmark through active stock selection, the strategy seeks performance that is generally similar to its benchmark while incorporating Praxis' faith-based investment criteria. For investors who want international diversification without moving away from their convictions, that approach provides another potential tool for building a portfolio aligned with their values. Faithful Stewardship Across the Portfolio Faith-based investing does not have to stop at the water's edge. International diversification may be appropriate for many investors, and the growing number of faith-based investment options means Christians increasingly have opportunities to pursue diversification while remaining attentive to what their investments support. As with any investment decision, the goal is not simply to choose a product because it carries a faith-based label. Investors should understand the strategy, risks, expenses, diversification benefits, and underlying holdings and consider how each investment fits within their overall financial plan. Ultimately, investing is another area of stewardship. The resources God provides can be managed with wisdom, intentionality, and a desire to honor Him—not only in how much we earn, but also in how and where we invest. Praxis Investment Management has offered faith-based investment solutions since 1994, incorporating approaches that extend beyond investment screening to include shareholder engagement and other forms of impact. To learn more, visit PraxisInvests.com. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: I have a seven-year-old granddaughter and want to start saving for her college education. What's the best way to invest for that, and can I use my RMD to help fund it? My husband and I are 64, retired, debt-free, and have substantial savings, including about $700,000 in TSP. We've never worked with a financial planner and are considering a Certified Kingdom Advisor, though none are local. How should we think about managing these assets from here, and where might Roth IRAs fit into the plan? We rarely use credit and haven't needed much of it in decades. Is there any downside to freezing our credit reports? We have an investment account whose earnings we give to ministry, and over about five years we've given away roughly what we originally invested. Should we keep the principal invested and continue giving the proceeds, or liquidate it and give the full amount now? We also planned to leave it to our children with instructions to give it to ministries after we die—does that make sense? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) Praxis Investment Management | PRXI SavingForCollege.com  Charity Navigator | ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) National Christian Foundation (NCF) Experian | TransUnion | Equifax FaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money is Enough?  Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. 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In this episode, Leo Rodriguez of River Plate, Inc. breaks down the reality of modern warehouse management and 3PL fulfillment! Leo shares exactly how his family's Southern California logistics business evolved from local LTL freight shipping back in 1992 into a full-scale multi-channel fulfillment powerhouse handling everything from direct-to-consumer e-commerce to wholesale retail distribution. We get straight to the facts on why growing brands struggle with order processing, highlighting the absolute necessity of proper ERP and WMS system integrations before you ever ship a single pallet out the door. If you want to stop bleeding money on reverse logistics, avoid massive routing guide deductions from retail giants, and finally optimize your supply chain from top to bottom, you need to hear this episode!   About Leo Rodriguez Leo is the Vice President of River Plate, Inc., a Los Angeles–based logistics and fulfillment company. Since joining the organization, Leo has played a key role in expanding the company's capabilities across warehousing, distribution, and freight logistics. His leadership has helped position River Plate Inc. as a reliable partner for businesses navigating complex supply chain demands.   Connect with Leo Website: https://www.riverplateinc.com/  Email: lrodriguez@riverplateinc.com  Phone: (818) 718-1114  

How is artificial intelligence reshaping the construction industry? In this engaging episode, we are joined by Kathryn Schneider of Forvis Mazars, Michelle Savage of XBRL US, and Christopher Greene of American Global as we delve into the transformative impact of AI on construction and finance. They explore the current adoption challenges, highlight innovative applications, and discuss how AI can enhance safety and efficiency. With special guests: Kathryn Schneider, Director, Consulting, Forvis Mazars Michelle Savage, Vice President, Communication, XBRL US Christopher Greene, Vice President, Innovation & Insights, American Global Canada Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP Sponsored By Applied Surety Underwriters

One of the most difficult—and least discussed—aspects of building a Consolidated Service Center (CSC) is securing executive support and capital investment.   Success depends on connecting strategy, financial value and patient outcomes to an organization's broader goals. Ganesh Chandran is joined by Dr. Akeem Bale, Vice President, Pharmacy Services at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and Dr. Laura Mark, Vice President of Pharmacy at Allegheny Health Network, to discuss the strategic, financial, and organizational steps that transformed a promising idea into an approved capital investment.  Guest Speakers:  Akeem O. Bale, PharmD, MS, MBA, BCPS, BCSCP Vice President, Pharmacy Services Program Director, PGY1/2 HSPAL Residency Program UTMB Health, Department of Pharmacy Services Laura Mark, MS, MHM, PharmD Vice President of Pharmacy  Allegheny Health Network   Host:   Ganesh Chandran, PharmD, MBA Pharmacy Executive  Vizient Pharmacy Enterprise Support    Show notes: [01:12] How each organization recognized that traditional pharmacy operations could no longer support future growth, expanding ambulatory care, and increasing operational complexity. Why long-term strategic planning, workforce challenges, and enterprise wide support became the driving forces behind pursuing a consolidated service center. [04:39] How successful business cases focus on organizational priorities such as patient access, financial performance, quality outcomes, and total cost of care instead of technology alone. Why demonstrating measurable value through pilots, standardization, and return on investment helps gain executive support for large scale transformation. [08:30] The importance of tailoring proposals to different executive stakeholders while building champions who can advocate for the vision. How early operational improvements and phased implementation can demonstrate value before construction or major capital investments begin. [10:24] Why breaking a consolidated service center strategy into manageable phases creates confidence among executive leaders and improves long term success. How responding to executive questions with refined financial models and scenario planning strengthens both the proposal and organizational trust. [13:12] How creating an enterprise wide pharmacy culture through standardization, trust, and shared leadership prepares teams for organizational change. Why establishing a one team philosophy before opening a new facility creates stronger collaboration and more sustainable operational success. [16:56] Practical advice for pharmacy leaders beginning their own consolidated service center journey, including learning from peer organizations and celebrating incremental progress. Why a consolidated service center should be viewed as an enabler of a broader pharmacy strategy that supports long term growth, scalability, and patient care rather than simply a new building.   Links and Resources: Pharmacy Enterprise Support   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube RSS Feed  

Most content gets measured by whether it was consumed. Growth content gets measured by what happens next. In this episode of Content Amplified, Erin McReynolds, Vice President of Marketing at Fremont Bank, breaks down the difference between volume content (did they download the PDF?) and growth content (what did they do after?), then walks through her four pillars for making content matter to the business: contributing to pipeline, impacting revenue, shortening the sales cycle, and addressing objections. Erin explains how growth content creates, captures, and accelerates demand, why the fastest way to surface objections is to befriend the sales team and mine sales call transcripts, and which objections show up almost everywhere: long evaluation periods, confusion about value, and the internal "do we really need this" friction that ROI content can preempt. She also gives her honest take on AI: it makes production cheaper and faster, but it cannot talk to your sales team or build the system that moves buyers forward. Her advice for this month is simple: optimize your content for progress, not attention. If you have ever had to justify content's existence to the business, this episode gives you the language.About ErinErin McReynolds is a career marketer of more than 15 years whose experience is in building brands and content systems that move business outcomes and contribute to growth. She is the Vice President of Marketing at Fremont Bank, one of the largest privately owned banks in California, where she built and launched both content marketing and social media marketing from scratch. There she leveled up the whole brand and created a content engine that is scalable and replicable. She loves talking about this stuff and is happy to help other marketers brainstorm what is next for their content teams.Show NotesConnect with Erin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmcreynolds/Erin's website: https://www.erinmcreynolds.comText us what you think about this episode!

Jennifer Hutchens, Partner, Dechert LLP, and Thomas Spellman, Associate General Counsel & Vice President, Fresenius Medical Care, discuss the role that joint ventures are currently playing in the health care industry and what to expect when engaging in a joint venture. They cover why joint ventures are so popular right now and issues related to the corporate practice of medicine, the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute, antitrust, financial provisions and reporting rights, and restrictive covenants. They also share some hot spots they have seen in their own practices. Jennifer and Thomas spoke about this topic at AHLA's 2026 Health Care Transactions conference in Nashville, TN.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXSAG3bWKVcLearn more about AHLA's 2026 Health Care Transactions conference: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/healthcaretransactionsLearn more about AHLA's 2026 Health Care Transactions eProgram: https://educate.americanhealthlaw.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1779 Essential Legal Updates, Now in AudioAHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast.Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal EducationLearn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/. 

This is an encore episode of 'The View' — new episodes return Tuesday, September 8! The View co-hosts weigh in on Britain's plan to ban children under 16 from social media following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement of a major policy shift and question whether the United States should impose similar restrictions.                                               Vice President JD Vance joins the table to address the state of the economy under the Trump administration, sharing his view that “there's a lot more work to do” and that voters will ultimately decide in November whether the administration has done a good job. When pressed on the administration's immigration crackdown and use of ICE, he tells The View: “We do have to strike a balance, of course, between enforcing our laws. We don't want to dehumanize people.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The people that interact with customers day in and day out are truly the ones that make this business what it is. So, for this episode we're handing the show over to a group of Nordstrom Personal Stylists that unapologetically embrace our “Owner-at-Heart” ethos. It should be said that the people you're about to meet are some of our very best sellers in the entire company. These conversations were recorded at our annual Platinum Pacesetters Dinner – which is an evening of fun and appreciation for our top-performing 1% of sellers company-wide. We pulled a few of them aside to chat one-on-one with each other, and discuss the secrets to their success. It's truly inspiring to hear the stories and motivations of these talented individuals who thrive on building meaningful and lasting relationships with customers all in their own way. First you'll hear from Kathy Brown and Adam McAllister, both personal stylists at our Bellevue store right outside of Seattle. After that we'll share a conversation between Jaycee Queen, from our Century City store in Los Angeles, and Amanda Schwartz from our store in Nashville. But before that, Pete sits down to have a quick chat with our Vice President of Selling Programs at Nordstrom, Jessica Cloutier – who you heard back in episode 63 – who's going to share a little context around what it means for our stylists to be “Owners at Heart”. Thanks for tuning in to episode 116. We hope you enjoy it! Did you know that YOU can be on The Nordy Pod? This show isn't just a one-way conversation. We want to hear about what Nordstrom looks like through your eyes. Share your Nordstrom experience, good or bad, by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail at: 206.594.0526, or send an email to nordypodcast@nordstrom.com to be a part of the conversation! And, be sure to follow us on Instagram @thenordypod to stay up to date on new episodes, announcements and more.

Anthony serves as Vice President of Banking Business Development at Benetrends Financial and has more than a decade of experience in franchise financing and SBA lending. As a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) and active member of the International Franchise Association (IFA), he has built a strong reputation for helping franchisees and franchisors secure the capital they need to start, grow, and expand their businesses. Throughout his career, Anthony has partnered with franchise professionals across a wide range of industries, combining deep expertise in SBA lending, business development, and strategic partnerships to deliver meaningful results. He is also a frequent speaker at franchise and lending conferences, where he shares practical insights on funding strategies, franchise growth, and access to capital. Anthony's experience in franchise finance, SBA lending, relationship-building, and business growth would make for an insightful conversation and provide tremendous value to your audience of entrepreneurs, lenders, brokers, and business owners. During the show we discuss: Why how you finance a business purchase can make or break your success How to structure an acquisition deal properly from the start The different funding options available (SBA, ROBS, etc.) and how they work together How to evaluate and choose the right financing strategy for your situation Common mistakes people make when buying a business and how to avoid costly deal errors How to approach franchise vs. independent business acquisitions strategically Why understanding all your options upfront helps you make smarter, lower-risk decisions How to position yourself for a successful purchase and long-term growth You can learn more about Anthony here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-byrd-cfe-5824075/

In this episode, Unity Stoakes talks with Kimmi Grewal, Vice President of AI Ecosystem Partnerships at Microsoft, about what it actually takes for health innovators to turn AI potential into products, partnerships, and scale. Grewal – who has served on...

How do you build a thriving biotech ecosystem? In this episode, Caron Trumbo, VP of Operations at VirginiaBio, shares how collaboration, workforce development, commercialization support, and statewide partnerships are helping Virginia become a growing hub for life science innovation. Learn why connecting startups, universities, investors, and healthcare systems is key to turning breakthrough ideas into real-world impact. Caron Trumbo LinkedInVirginiaBio WebsiteVirginiaBio LinkedInDuane Mancini LinkedInProject Medtech WebsiteProject Medtech LinkedInThank you to our sponsors: Ward Law, Wheelhouse DMG, and JumpStart Inc.

Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by Anthony Reeves, Vice President of Global Brand and Creative at Kohler and former Amazon internal agency leader, to explore the vital—but often neglected—topic of embracing discomfort and making tough decisions as an agency leader. Drawing on lessons from his book, "Eat the Donkey: Why Great Companies Embrace Discomfort," Anthony Reeves reveals how formative experiences in the Australian Outback shaped his philosophy on leadership and organizational resilience. Together, Drew McLellan and Anthony Reeves dig into the importance of organizational foundations, management principles, and company characteristics, offering a fresh perspective on why these matter more than the traditional mission, vision, and values statements. Anthony Reeves explains how agencies can distinguish themselves by being exceptional at one core thing, and how principles should function as decision-making tools at every level of the company, especially when leaders aren't in the room. You'll also hear guidance on how agencies can strike a balance between being in an "explorer" mode versus a "static" mode, especially in today's rapidly evolving marketplace where AI and remote work are upending old ways of doing business. The discussion goes beyond theory, with practical advice on making, communicating, and living with hard decisions, plus candid reflections on creating a sense of belonging and protecting one's personal and professional foundation. Whether you're wrestling with your agency's direction, building a culture of accountability, or looking for inspiration to navigate change, this episode is packed with wisdom and actionable strategies. By the end, you'll be ready to rethink not just how your agency operates, but how you lead and the legacy you want to create. A big thank you to our podcast's presenting sponsor, White Label IQ. They're an amazing resource for agencies who want to outsource their design, dev, or PPC work at wholesale prices. Check out their special offer (10 free hours!) for podcast listeners here. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Embracing discomfort as a catalyst for agency growth Defining clear foundations, principles, and characteristics for your agency The value of making hard decisions rooted in your agency's core foundation Why agencies should focus on being exceptional at one thing rather than doing everything Translating principles into daily behaviors and decision-making at every level Balancing exploration and optimization to stay relevant and innovative Reinvigorating culture, connection, and mentorship in a remote or hybrid workplace