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RESOURCES- Step into your next level of growth and join me inside Lotus Rising Premium Coaching at danettecoaching.com- Fuel your day with Rootz Nutrition Protein Superfood: a clean protein plus greens blend designed to support energy, curb cravings, and nourish your body with real superfoods.Click this link to get your exclusive discount and try it for yourself.CONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn this vulnerable episode of The Danette May Show, I'm sharing what it feels like when your biggest dreams begin manifesting at the same time you are navigating one of the hardest seasons of your life. After holding the vision for more than 10 years, I officially signed on to create a new show centered around soul writing, spiritual connection, and helping people access the wisdom already within them.I also open up about trust, friendship, fear, divine timing, and the emotional shifts that can come with personal expansion. We explore what soul writing is, how it can bring clarity to relationships, health, business, motherhood, and major life decisions, and why you do not have to keep outsourcing your answers. This episode is a reminder that manifestation and healing can unfold together, and even your hardest moments can lead you back to prayer, intuition, and your deepest inner truth.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Putting yourself first again(3:29) When dreams manifest and the past resurfaces(4:19) The new show announcement(6:47) What soul writing is(7:48) Testing soul writing on camera(8:28) Why this new show matters(9:24) Visibility, trust, and friendship fears(11:46) Spiritual tools for hard seasons(13:38) Returning to your inner truth
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jai Johnson.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jai Johnson.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jai Johnson.
Welcome to our first-ever solo episode with host Amanda Goetz! With an impressive career trajectory that spans roles at big corporations, startups, and as an author, Amanda offers invaluable insights into navigating the professional world in this big-sister-style coffee chat. She pulls from her own career path (Ernst & Young → celebrity wedding planner → startup founder → The Knot → CMO at Reale Actives) to give you real, tactical advice on annual reviews, one-on-ones, burnout, job searching, and more. Consider this your permission slip to stop white-knuckling your career on your own. Got a question for a future episode? Send it to @girlboss or @theamandagoetz on Instagram. 00:00 Intro 01:43 Amanda's career journey 03:46 What she'd tell herself during the hardest year of her life 04:40 Her go-to career book recommendation 05:12 How to make the most of one-on-ones with your manager 06:56 Balancing your own opinions with your team's ideas as a leader 10:04 Returning to work after a year-long maternity leave 11:22 How to prepare for your annual review 14:56 Redesigning your career mid-life 17:38 How to know when it's time to leave a job 20:25 Falling back in love with your work 22:51 How to work with someone you don't get along with 24:37 Staying organized (and sane) as a business owner 26:41 Staying motivated during a tough job search 27:36 Managing email and outreach anxiety 28:56 Getting your manager to notice how much you're doing 30:00 Balancing all the hats marketers have to wear 31:31 Outro Key Takeaways Use the "start, stop, continue" framework in every one-on-one—it turns feedback into something structured, not confrontational. Build a weekly "operating rhythm," so your team always knows when to bring you ideas. Send a "managing up Monday" email each week: top wins, focus areas, and shout-outs. Visibility trumps ability. Before an annual review, translate your work into business terms your boss can repeat to their boss. Career changes don't need to be justified in hindsight—just take the next step with the best info you have. Confront conflict directly instead of triangulating through other people. "Focus and finish": pick two priorities a day instead of running an endless to-do list. Networking should start long before you need it—keep a running list of contacts and stay in touchGUEST LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamandagoetz/ Book: https://bookshop.org/a/116169/9781464233258 https://www.amandagoetz.com/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlboss/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlboss Amanda Goetz: https://www.instagram.com/theamandagoetz/ https://girlboss.com/pages/ambition-2-0-podcast SIGN UP Subscribe to the Girlboss Daily newsletter: https://newsletter.girlboss.com/ For all other Girlboss links: https://linkin.bio/girlboss/ ABOUT AMBITION 2.0 Powered by Girlboss, Ambition 2.0 is a podcast where we'll be exploring what it really means to "have it all" in work, family, identity, and self… and if it's actually worth it. Each week, you'll hear from hardworking women who've walked the tightrope of ambition. They'll share their costly mistakes, lessons learned, and practical tips for how to have it all and actually love what you have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everyone wants brand partnerships—but very few creators understand what actually makes brands say yes. In this special conversation from the She Believed She Could Summit, Allison Walsh sits down with creator strategist Kahlea Wade and influencer marketing expert Sara Stefanik to pull back the curtain on how brands choose creators, what makes someone stand out, and how to build a personal brand that attracts opportunities naturally. You'll learn why authentic brand alignment matters more than follower count, how to create a media kit that actually converts, why your online presence tells a story long before you ever pitch a company, and how AI can become one of the most valuable teammates in growing your business. Whether you're a content creator, entrepreneur, coach, speaker, influencer, or business owner, this episode will help you build a brand that serves your audience while creating sustainable income opportunities. In this episode you'll learn: • What brands actually look for before offering partnerships • How to create authentic content brands trust • Why audience value matters more than free products • How to position yourself as the obvious choice • Media kit essentials every creator should include • AI tools that simplify personal branding • Outreach strategies that actually get responses • How to build long-term relationships with brands If you've been wondering how creators land paid partnerships, this conversation is your roadmap. Connect with Kahlea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kahleanicolee/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kahleanicolee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahleawade/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kahleaarroyoo/ Connect with Sara: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarastefanik/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarastefanik/ Website: https://www.sarastefanik.com/ Positioned for Partnerships™ Mini Course - Turn your platform into a revenue-generating brand opportunity—without needing a massive following. Learn how to position your brand, create a high-converting media kit, and confidently pitch partnerships so brands instantly understand your value.
This week on Own It we're talking to Abby Lovett from CPT Visibility Advisors. I've been looking forward to this episode for a while because Abby has expertise in the sometimes intimidating world of A.I. She helps companies with their visibility in the world of artificial intelligence. You may want to get out your journals and take notes on this episode. We talked about her firm, the world of AI, her journey here which includes writing a book, which is somewhat ironically, about being human at work. It's called “Super Human: 8 Small Ways To Be Super at What You Do … and Human While You Do it.” This was an amazing conversation. And one not generated by a computer. You'll enjoy this. You can find links to the LinkedIn profile for Abby Lovett and the agency website for CPT Visibility Advisors in our show notes at untilyouownit.com. If you're enjoying Own It, please find it on your favorite podcast app and drop us a rating and review. Those help more people discover the show and join our community. Also, if you're a female or non-binary agency owner, or you want to own an agency someday, join our growing community at that same address … untilyouownit.com.
What does it take to break through leadership barriers in medicine without sacrificing your authenticity? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Andrea Austin welcomes Dr. Shannon Udovic-Constant, as she shares her journey into executive leadership, the lessons she learned navigating spaces where women remain significantly underrepresented, and why visibility, not just hard work, is essential for career advancement. Together, Andrea and Shannon unpack the realities women physicians continue to face, from being mistaken for non-physician staff to balancing invisible labor at home while pursuing leadership opportunities. Rather than accepting these challenges as personal failures, they encourage physicians to recognize the systemic barriers that exist and develop intentional strategies to overcome them. Shannon introduces the concept of strategic visibility, explaining why saying "yes" to every opportunity isn't enough. She shares actionable advice on building relationships with decision-makers, leading high-impact initiatives, communicating accomplishments with confidence, and understanding the difference between mentorship and sponsorship. The conversation also explores psychological safety, creating healthy leadership cultures, and why diverse leadership ultimately leads to better healthcare decisions for patients. Whether you're considering your first leadership role or looking to expand your influence within medicine, this episode offers practical tools, encouragement, and a powerful reminder that authentic leadership creates lasting change—for physicians, healthcare systems, and the patients they serve. You'll Hear How They: Discuss why women remain significantly underrepresented in executive healthcare leadership despite representing the majority of today's medical graduates. Explain how strategic visibility helps physicians position themselves for leadership opportunities by intentionally building relationships with key decision-makers. Share practical techniques for communicating accomplishments confidently while remaining authentic and collaborative. Explore the critical difference between mentorship and sponsorship, and why sponsorship is often the missing ingredient in advancing women leaders. Reveal leadership practices that build psychological safety, encourage healthy disagreement, and strengthen team performance. Discuss why physician advocacy and participation in organized medicine are essential for creating meaningful healthcare reform and improving patient care. Encourage physicians to embrace leadership without compromising their values, identity, or authenticity. About the Guest "You don't have to change who you are to become an effective leader, you simply need to become visible for the impact you're already creating." — Dr. Shannon Udovic-Constant Dr. Shannon Udovic-Constant is a pediatrician, leadership coach, and advocate for women in medicine. As President of California's largest medical association, she's a trailblazer for women in leadership. Through Physician Women Rising, she empowers women physicians to pursue executive roles, building visibility, presence, and influence. Her PWR Leadership Method drives meaningful change in healthcare."
What does it really take to land media opportunities, build a recognizable personal brand, and become the person people think of when opportunities arise? In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames shares the real story behind her recent appearance on WGN Spotlight Chicago and why it had nothing to do with luck. She explains how one relationship that started in 2024, combined with years of consistent visibility and intentional content creation, led to another opportunity on television. If you've ever wondered why some entrepreneurs seem to attract speaking engagements, media appearances, partnerships, and new clients while others struggle to get noticed, this episode will change the way you think about visibility. Michelle also shares how she's shifted from chasing the algorithm to building a complete visibility ecosystem—one that turns content into conversations, conversations into community, and community into clients. In this episode, you'll learn: Why media opportunities are built through relationships, not luck The power of staying visible even when engagement feels low How consistency builds trust and authority over time Why creating an ecosystem is more powerful than growing an Instagram account The real strategy behind Michelle's Hidden Gem videos How to create content from your everyday life instead of chasing trends Why women over 40 have a unique advantage when building a personal brand The mindset shift that helped Michelle become unforgettable Key Takeaways Visibility compounds over time. Relationships open doors that algorithms never can. Authority is earned through consistency, not claimed through titles. Your next opportunity may already be watching—you just have to keep showing up. Ready to Become More Visible? Michelle is launching her new 21-Day Visibility Sprint, designed to help women entrepreneurs stop wondering what to post and start building the kind of visibility that creates real opportunities, partnerships, media appearances, and clients. Send Michelle a DM with the word VISIBLE to learn more. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Social Media Decoded, leave a review, and share it with another entrepreneur who's ready to build a business that doesn't depend on chasing the algorithm. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Megan Kessler, Founder of Dark Horse Strategies, talks to Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, about why some companies appear in less than 5% of AI-generated answers. Megan explains how earned and owned media work together to improve visibility. They also discuss how communications teams can take a more proactive role in shaping brand perception.D S Simon Media is a recognized innovator in broadcast public relations and the creator of the industry's first AI-Powered Broadcast Media Tour™. Over the last five years the firm has scheduled and produced more than 5,000 media segments annually, further establishing itself as a category leader. Clients include top brands in healthcare, technology, travel, financial services, food and beverage, consumer goods, entertainment, retail, non-profits, and associations. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2026, the company has won more than 125 industry awards.
Have you ever felt like your business was evolving, but no one understood the vision? In this first CEO Diary episode of Social Media Decoded, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my business to share what I'm really building—and why I've shifted my focus from creating more content to building meaningful community. I talk about why relationships have become my greatest business strategy, how Coffee & Connections, my Hidden Gem series, and Connected & Paid Live all fit together, and why I believe the future belongs to entrepreneurs who create ecosystems instead of chasing algorithms. If you're a business owner, creator, or entrepreneur looking to build a brand that's rooted in connection, visibility, and long-term impact, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why I stopped chasing followers and started building community The difference between creating content and creating connection How networking events became relationship accelerators Why community is the future of business growth How partnerships and sponsorships fit into a long-term brand strategy The vision behind Connected & Paid Live Why every entrepreneur should build a visibility ecosystem instead of relying on one platform If this episode resonates with you, send me a DM on Instagram with the word EVENT to learn more about Connected & Paid Live. Resources Mentioned Connected & Paid Live Coffee, Content & Connections Connected & Paid Collective Connect with Michelle: Instagram: @michellelthames Website: https://michellethames.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What if the very thing you've been hiding is the key to unlocking everything you want? In this episode, Lacy and Jessica explore a gentler chapter of manifestation: one rooted in authenticity, self-trust, and coming home to who you truly are. They share updates from the Be Seen Challenge and unpack the subtle ways we hide: people-pleasing, over-explaining, perfectionism, and chasing external validation. True visibility isn't about being louder or more performative — it's about feeling safe enough to own your desires, trust your intuition, and let your authentic self become your strongest signal. Plus, they answer listener questions on confidence, manifestation tests, relationship shadows, finances, and embodying the liberating “f*ck it” energy that comes from truly trusting yourself. Ready to tap into what's waiting to be seen? Take the Be Seen Challenge kickoff quiz (also in the TBM app) and discover the places in your life that are ready to transform. Full show notes → https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast Resources: Last Chance: $23/Month Ends Monday Our lowest price of the season disappears Monday, July 20 at 11:59pm PST. Don't miss this chance to lock in your Pathway membership for just $23/month and start manifesting the life you deserve. The Be Seen Challenge Quiet your inner critic, stop playing small, and start manifesting the life you truly want. Now live inside The Pathway. Free Masterclass: Step Into Your F*ck It Energy If you missed our live masterclass with Lacy and Jessica — don't worry, you can still watch the replay! Learn how to step into your f*ck it energy and feel genuinely safe being seen. Join the Pathway Membership Use code EXPANDED for 20% off your first month! The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential. LEARN MORE HERE Get the latest from TBM Join the Pathway now - Return to Magic Challenge, Money Challenge, and Nervous System Reset available now! New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You Started Learn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial Library Ready to find out what's holding you back? Try our Free Clarity Exercise Be an EXPANDER! Share Your Manifestation Story Submit to Be a Process Guest What did you manifest during the Return to Magic Challenge? Share a voice note of your question, block, or Process to be featured in an episode! This Episode Is Brought to You By: Nutrafol - Get $10 your first month's subscription + free shipping with code TBM Nutrafol Women Fatty15 - go to fatty15.com/TBM use code TBM at checkout to get an additional 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit In this episode we talk about: The energetic shift from the Year of Stripping to the Refinement Era Why authenticity is becoming the most magnetic frequency Updates and breakthroughs from the Be Seen Challenge Understanding your authentic signal versus performing for validation The feminine version of "f*ck it" energy How people-pleasing quietly blocks manifestation Why disconnecting from technology strengthens intuition Manifesting a home that reflects your authentic self Recognizing manifestation blinders caused by overstimulation Working through time pressure, urgency, and manifestation timelines How relationship shadows appear when you begin expanding Learning to trust your own desires without seeking permission Ancient beauty rituals for nervous system regulation and intuitive connection Simplifying finances and creating energetic spaciousness Why raw authenticity will become more valuable than perfectly curated content Mentioned In the Episode: Learn more about Signal and authenticity in our Signal Ep Learn more about the energetics of 2026 and 2027 and the Refinement Era in The Hidden Fear Blocking Your Manifestations Right Now Tune into Lacy's Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here Jessica's fave for hair health: Nutrafol, Act & Acre Shampoo Lacy's fave for hair health: Mason Pearson brush, Act & Acre Dermastamp Find our Be Seen Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Worst Case Scenario DI, Golden Shadow DI, Safe to Be Seen DI) HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Available now! The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you're meant to live.Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@LacyannephillipsLacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast
Build a Brand That Opens Doors Before You Walk Into the RoomWhat makes someone memorable?It's not just a great website.It's not posting every day on social media.And it isn't luck.In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with award-winning public relations strategist and entrepreneur Aquila Mendez-Valdez, founder of Haute in Texas and creator of one of the country's first PR agency franchise models.Together they unpack what it really takes to build authority, become visible, attract ideal clients, and create a business that reflects your values—not someone else's expectations.Whether you're building your first business or growing an established brand, this conversation offers practical advice on personal branding, marketing strategy, confidence, delegation, and creating a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.In This EpisodeThe difference between public relations and marketingWhy every founder needs a personal brandBuilding confidence without comparisonHow to stop chasing external validationCreating a business around your valuesWhy women struggle with visibilityBuilding authority before sellingHow PR creates trust with potential clientsWhy testimonials and case studies matterThe importance of founder visibilityStarting a PR agency while raising young childrenFranchising as a pathway to entrepreneurshipWhy collaboration beats competitionCreating sustainable success without burnout
Why are companies investing heavily in AI, analytics, and data platforms while business leaders still struggle to see what is happening across their operations quickly enough to make confident decisions? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Massimo Merlo, Vice President for UK, Iberia, and Italy at Elastic, about why the next stage of enterprise AI adoption will depend less on who deploys the most advanced models and more on which companies can give people and AI systems access to relevant, trusted, and secure information when decisions need to be made. Massimo describes the problem as a lack of decision-grade visibility. Most large companies are not short of data. They have spent decades building data platforms, analytics systems, dashboards, cloud infrastructure, and reporting tools. Yet information remains fragmented across departments and applications, insights arrive too late, and employees often struggle to find the small amount of information that matters among enormous volumes of data. The result is a growing gap between having information and being able to act on it. Massimo explains why simply adding an AI model to this environment does not solve the underlying problem. If an AI system is connected to fragmented, outdated, poorly governed, or irrelevant information, it can produce convincing answers without providing reliable business outcomes. The quality of an AI model matters, but the context available to that model increasingly determines whether AI becomes a useful business asset or an operational liability. This leads to one of the biggest technology conversations emerging around enterprise AI: context engineering. Massimo explains how context engineering provides AI systems with the relevant data, tools, permissions, organizational knowledge, and guardrails required to complete a task safely. Rather than sending ever-larger volumes of information to AI models, companies need infrastructure capable of retrieving the right information and making it available at the moment a person or software agent needs to act. Fraud detection provides a practical example. An AI agent evaluating a transaction needs more than access to a powerful model. It requires customer history, behavioral patterns, company risk thresholds, permissions, compliance requirements, and the ability to recognize activity that falls outside normal behavior. Without that context, the system could block legitimate customers or approve fraudulent transactions while presenting its decision with complete confidence. We also discuss why digitally mature companies can still struggle with real-time decision-making. Massimo shares lessons from Elastic's work with organizations including Reed, the Met Office, and Rightmove, explaining why having sophisticated technology systems does not automatically make a company context mature. Information can still remain trapped between applications, teams, and databases, preventing employees and AI agents from seeing the complete picture when it matters. The conversation challenges another long-standing enterprise technology habit: adding more dashboards. Massimo explains why dashboards often provide visibility into what has already happened without helping people decide what to do next. Companies can continue adding reporting layers while employees become overwhelmed by information and remain unable to identify the actions that will improve customer experience, productivity, security, or business performance. A healthcare example demonstrates what becomes possible when companies solve this problem. Massimo shares how CogStack at King's College Hospital brought together unstructured patient information during the COVID-19 pandemic and made it searchable using natural language processing. Clinicians could find relevant information without waiting for technical teams to build new queries or systems, helping medical professionals access information when patient decisions needed to be made. For CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, data leaders, and technology teams trying to improve AI ROI, Massimo offers practical advice on where to begin. Do not start with another model, tool, or dashboard. Start with a business decision or workflow that is currently too slow, unreliable, or difficult to execute. Identify what information that decision requires, where the data is stored, who or what system needs access to it, which permissions should apply, and where information currently becomes delayed or disconnected. That process can reveal the visibility gaps preventing companies from turning their existing data and AI investments into measurable results. We also examine why search and retrieval are becoming infrastructure concerns for companies introducing AI agents. As software agents begin making recommendations and taking actions across business systems, their performance will depend on whether they can securely retrieve relevant information at scale. For business and technology leaders facing pressure to demonstrate returns from AI investment, this conversation provides a practical framework for improving enterprise search, context engineering, AI agent reliability, real-time operational visibility, and decision-making. The companies that gain the greatest value from AI may not be those collecting the most data or deploying the most models. They will be the companies capable of finding what matters, understanding its context, and getting trusted information to people and AI systems quickly enough to act on it. That is where better visibility can become better decisions, stronger productivity, and business growth.
You know what to do. So why aren't you doing it?You want to finish your book. Pitch podcasts. Reach out to organizations. Speak on more stages. Yet somehow, something keeps getting in the way.It's easy to blame a lack of time, confidence, or motivation.But what if the real obstacle is hidden beneath the surface?This week's guest is Nancy Linnerooth, Harvard-trained attorney, licensed therapist, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) expert. She explains how subconscious beliefs formed years ago can quietly influence your decisions today, keeping you stuck, invisible, and playing smaller than you're capable of.If you've ever wondered why you procrastinate, second-guess yourself, or hesitate to promote your book, this conversation may give you the missing piece you've been searching for.In this episode you'll discover:Why you keep procrastinating even when you know exactly what to do. The answer may have nothing to do with discipline.The hidden beliefs that stop authors from becoming visible. Fear of criticism isn't the only reason many writers stay in the background.Why success can feel just as frightening as failure. Discover the subconscious fears that can quietly sabotage your best efforts.How tapping (EFT) helps break the cycle of self-sabotage. Learn why this simple technique has helped thousands move past limiting beliefs.How to stop fighting yourself and start moving forward with confidence. Sometimes your subconscious isn't trying to hold you back. It's trying to protect you.If marketing your book feels harder than it should, this episode may help you understand why—and show you a path forward with greater confidence, clarity, and ease. Tune in now to find out.Here's how to connect with Nancy:Download your complimentary Procrastination Breakthrough KitWebsite: https://UnblockResults.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-linnerooth/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nancy.linneroothInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eftbreakthroughs/*************************************************************************What Should I Do When Book Marketing Feels Overwhelming?You poured your heart into writing your book because you wanted to make a difference. It deserves to be discovered.If marketing feels confusing, frustrating, or like you're spinning your wheels, the Author Influencer Circle will help you build authority, attract opportunities, and market your book with clarity and confidence.Learn more about the Author Influencer Circle and discover how your book can open doors to speaking, clients, partnerships, and meaningful income.*************************************************************************
Summary:In a restaurant, food and labor account for 60 to 65 cents of every dollar spent, and there are a lot of ways to lose money when you're not watching them closely. Most back-office tools only tell operators what went wrong after the fact; today's company gives them a clear picture of what's happening right now, and what it will cost them if they don't do anything about it.David Cantu is the CEO of Craftable, one of the hospitality industry's leading SaaS profit management platforms. He's been in the industry for approximately 35 years — starting in operations at P.F. Chang's, co-founding HotSchedules, and most recently serving as CEO of Black Box Intelligence.Today, David walks us through how Craftable works, what they're most focused on as they look to automate the back-office workflow, and why you can't manage costs at the expense of the customer experience.Highlights:Hooked from the first shift (2:08)From P.F. Chang's to HotSchedules (2:52)How David came to Craftable (6:40)The back-office workflow, explained (9:21)Scale and ideal customer (11:40)Staying operator-first (13:40)Actual vs. theoretical (17:37)Cost discipline vs. guest experience (20:09)Texas Roadhouse and playing the long game (23:18)What's next for Craftable (24:29)Links:David's LinkedInCraftable LinkedInCraftable WebsiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, joe@lowerstreet.co
Two women, same expertise, same platform. One chased virality. One watered relationships. Only one built a business. Karen breaks down why daily posting, chasing algorithms, and "vanity visibility" leave your calendar empty no matter how many likes you rack up — and introduces the 3-2-0 ritual, a small, repeatable, relationship-first practice for turning LinkedIn visibility into real, booked calls. Key Takeaways Vanity visibility — posting more, chasing trends, checking your numbers — grows followers, not clients. The 3-2-0 ritual: three 20-minute sessions a week focused on conversations, not content. Real relationships — comments, follow-ups, genuine congratulations — are what actually create calls on your calendar. Your years of expertise mean 20 focused minutes outweigh a beginner's four hours of hustling. Consistency compounds. Applause doesn't. If this episode hit home, subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich and share it with a woman in your life who's exhausted from posting with nothing to show for it. And grab your free seat in Karen's masterclass at she'slinkedup.com/masterclass. Magical Quotes From The Episode: "Visibility was never a lightning strike to keep chasing — it's a garden." "Nobody hires a billboard. They hire women they know." "Consistency compounds. Applause doesn't." Help Us Spread The Word! It would be awesome if you shared the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast with your fellow entrepreneurs on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you're moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Maybe you'll get a shout out on the show! Ways to Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich: Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via PlayerFM Good Girls Get Rich is also on Spotify Take a listen on Podcast Addict
Finally doing a solo episode! 'Bout time.I talked to 18 CMOs / Mktg VPs for 9 hours about what is super intense for them right now and then I analyzed what I heard and packaged it up for you. Here's the report. Let me know if you have any questions as you review + please share with your team and your marketing leader friends.Jump in:00:00 - Intro to the research00:33 - The motivation behind exploring in-depth insights01:14 - The "Aha Moment" skill for finding truths 01:57 - The scoring system02:45 - The mess AI leaves behind03:11 - What's going well05:09 - The surprising top needs06:02 - Governance over AI06:27 - The debate: buy or build07:07 - Internal marketing is even more important today07:53 - The challenge of product builds outpacing marketing playbooks08:13 - Leadership burnout08:41 - Visibility concerns from AI search and zero click09:02 - The bottleneck of editing content produced by AI10:04 - Creating a clear AI governance system to help avoid chaos11:35 - Product survival in an AI future12:38 - Example of a company moving towards in-house tool development13:32 - The importance of differentiation, distinction, positioning, story, brand14:06 - Winning through relationships, outcomes, and showing up at the right moments (memorable)15:01 - The case for powerful storytelling and brand15:38 - Organizational shifts - the org chart is changing16:11 - The impact of AI on headcount and organizational structures16:33 - CEOs' perspectives on AI replacing marketing jobs and the potential fallout17:19 - Leveraging AI to scale teams20:23 - The overall mood is that two things are trueSubscribe to Building With Buyers on Apple or Spotify or wherever you like to listen, and don't forget to leave a review if you're lovin' the show.marketing leaders intense needs report: https://marketing-needs-synthesis.vercel.app/Anna on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annafurmanovWebsite: furmanovmarketing.comNewsletter: One Insight
تواصل معانا وشاركنا افكارك اﻟﺗﺟﺎرﯾﺔ اﻟﻌﻼﻣﺔ ﻟﺑﻧﺎء وﻣﺑﺎﺷر ﻋﻣﻠﻲ دﻟﯾل ﺑﺎﻟﻌرﺑﻲ"، "ﺑﯾزﻧس وﺑودﻛﺎﺳت ﻣﻧﺻﺔ ﻣؤﺳس رﺷﺎد، أﺣﻣد ﺑﯾﻘدم ده، Talk اﻟـ ﻓﻲ ( Personal Brand ) اﻟﺷﺧﺻﯾﺔ اﺳم ﺗﻌﻣل وإزاي ﺑﺗﺎﻋك، اﻟﻌﻣﯾل وﺑﯾن ﺑﯾﻧك ﺛﻘﺔ ﺗﺑﻧﻲ إزاي ﻧﻔﺳك ﺑﺗﺳﺄل ﻣﮭﻧﻲ ﺷﺧص أي أو ﻣﺣﺎﺳب، ﻣﮭﻧدس، ﺑزﻧس، ﺻﺎﺣب إﻧت ﻟو أﺳﺋﻠﺗك ﻋﻠﻰ ھﯾﺟﺎوب ده ﻓﺎﻟﺗﺳﺟﯾل اﻟﺗرﯾﻧدات، ورا ﺗﺟري أو ﻟﻠﺗرﻓﯾﮫ ﻣﺣﺗوى ﺻﺎﻧﻊ ﺗﻛون ﺗﺿطر ﻣﺎ ﻏﯾر ﻣن ﺷﻐﻠك ﯾﺧدم اﻟﺳوق ﻓﻲ ﻗوي ﺑﯾﺑﻧﻲ ﻣﺣﺗرف ﺷﺧص ﺗﻛون إﻧك وﺑﯾن واﻟﻣﺗﺎﺑﻌﯾن، اﻟﺗﻔﺎﻋل ھدﻓﮫ ﻛل "إﻧﻔﻠوﻧﺳر" ﺗﻛون إﻧك ﺑﯾن اﻟﻔرق واﺿﺢ ﺑﺷﻛل ﺑﯾﺷرح اﻟﺗﺳﺟﯾل اﻟﺗواﺟد ﻣن ﺑداﯾﺔ دي، اﻟﺛﻘﺔ ﻟﺑﻧﺎء اﻷﺳﺎﺳﯾﺔ اﻟﺧطوات ﻓﻲ ﺑﯾﺎﺧدﻧﺎ رﺷﺎد أﺣﻣد ﻋﻣﻼﺋﮫ. ﻣﻊ ﺣﻘﯾﻘﻲ ( Trust Engine ) ﺛﻘﺔ" "ﻣﺣرك ( Reliability ) واﻻﻋﺗﻣﺎدﯾﺔ ( Credibility ) اﻟﻣﺻداﻗﯾﺔ ﺑﺈﺛﺑﺎت ﻣرورً ا اﻟﻣﺳﺗﮭدف، ﺟﻣﮭورك ﻗدام اﺣﺗراﻓﻲ ﺑﺷﻛل ( Visibility ) واﻟظﮭور ﺗﺧﺻﺻك ﻓﻲ اﻷﺳﺎس وﺗﺑﻘﻰ ( Authority ) اﻟﻣرﺟﻌﯾﺔ ﻟﻣرﺣﻠﺔ ﺗوﺻل ﻣﺎ ﻟﺣد وﻣﺿﻣوﻧﺔ، ﺣﻘﯾﻘﯾﺔ ﺗﺟرﺑﺔ ﺗﻘدم ﻋﺷﺎن ﺗرﻛز ﻋﺷﺎن ﺑﯾﮭﺎ، ﯾﺷوﻓك اﻟﻌﻣﯾل ﻋﺎﯾز اﻟﻠﻲ واﻟﺻورة اﻟﻣﻛﺎﻧﺔ ﺗﺧﺗﺎر ﺟدً ا ﻣﮭم وﻟﯾﮫ (، Positioning ) اﻟﺗﻣوﺿﻊ ﻣﻔﮭوم ﺑﯾوﺿﺢ ﻛﻣﺎن اﻟﺳوق ﻓﻲ اﻟﻌﺷواﺋﯾﺔ اﻟﻣﻧﺎﻓﺳﺔ وﺗﺗﺟﻧب اﻟﺻﺢ اﻟﻣﻛﺎن ﻓﻲ ﻣﺟﮭودكSupport the showاستمتع بتجربة سماع بودكاست فريدة من خلال ابليكشن بزنس بالعربي واستفيد من محتوى اضافي وحصري في البزنس وتطوير ذات حمل تطبيق من بزنس بالعربي من خلال الرابط: https://m.mtrbio.com/BBA-Applicationرعاة بودكاست بزنس بالعربي:
Your buyers are asking their AI tool of choice who to trust—and if AI doesn't cite you, you don't exist. Communicators missed SEO once because it felt "too technical," and the Lippincott data says we're on track to repeat history with AI. In this week's Spin Sucks podcast episode, Gini Dietrich shares the five-move visibility engineering playbook, plus the moment Martin Waxman ran his own organization through the PESO Model® Diagnostic live and turned a 50% score into a blueprint. If you're determined to own AI visibility before someone else does, this one's for you. Take the free PESO Model® Diagnostic: https://spinsucks.com/self-peso-diagnostic/ Get PESO Model® Certified: https://spinsucks.com/peso-model-certification/ Read the article: https://spinsucks.com/communication/visibility-engineering-playbook
What if the reason you're not reaching your next level of business success has nothing to do with your strategy?In this episode of Beyond Common Business Secrets: The Inner Game of High-Ticket Success, Tracey Watts Cirino reveals the deeper shift every entrepreneur must make to attract premium clients, confidently communicate their value, and create sustainable growth.Because eventually, every business owner reaches a point where the next level cannot be built with more information, another certification, or another strategy.The next level requires becoming the version of yourself who can fully embody the success you desire.In this powerful conversation, Tracey explores:✨ Why successful entrepreneurs often get stuck after creating something amazing ✨ The difference between humility and hiding your brilliance ✨ Why premium clients invest in transformation, clarity, and confidence not just your time ✨ How your voice becomes the bridge between your expertise and your ideal clients ✨ Why authentic communication creates magnetic marketing ✨ The questions you must ask yourself to move from waiting for permission into aligned actionIf you're a business owner, coach, consultant, speaker, author, or service-based entrepreneur who knows you are meant for a bigger impact, this episode will help you recognize the internal shift required to receive the results you've been working toward.Your expertise is valuable.Your message matters.And your next level begins when you stop shrinking and start communicating from the truth of who you are.
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we chat with media strategist and TV personality Beth Nydick about what it actually takes to get noticed in today's oversaturated online world. Beth draws on decades of experience behind the scenes at The Tonight Show, MTV Networks, and national talk shows to unpack the real difference between media and marketing, and why the brand you build matters more than any single product you sell. She shares how she coaches business owners to pitch themselves for podcasts, stages, and press, and the mindset shift that makes putting yourself out there feel a lot less scary.You can connect with Beth anywhere on social. On Instagram, DM her "Becky" for a special resource on pitching yourself for podcasts and stages. Looking for your own home base to grow your personal brand? Oh My Hi gives direct sellers a real website that's actually yours. Grab the free capture-and-convert home page when you get started.Time-Based Notes:1:12 – Rapid Fire Questions3:28 – Beth's Story7:32 – Building Your World on Social Media10:06 – The Difference Between Media and Marketing13:32 – Why People Buy Into You16:00 – Turning Yourself Into a Digital Personality17:33 – What Media Is Actually Worth Your Time20:06 – What You Need Before You Start Pitching23:38 – Why Not You?26:08 – Favorites & How to Connect with BethGet the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode297
Visibility is the topic of discussion as many in the GOP look to win this year's Senate race, specifically Michele Tafoya who despite not having the GOP nomination, could be the best suited candidate to go up against the DFL in this race. Also, Lindsey Graham's sister is taking the interim Senator seat in wake of her brother's passing - that and more with Blois Olson including an upcoming debate on WCCO Radio!
"Resilience doesn't mean a supply chain that doesn't see risk. That's impossible. It means setting yourself up to withstand shocks and disruptions." - Harald Nitschinger, Co-founder and CEO, Prewave Today's supply chains operate in a world of constant shocks, but the risks that matter most rarely show up on procurement's tier one dashboard. Often, the real trouble is buried further downstream, so procurement leaders have to redefine how and where resilience is built and risk is monitored. In this episode, host Philip Ideson speaks with Harald Nitschinger, CEO and Co-founder of Prewave. Harald's team helps some of the world's largest manufacturers map and monitor their supply chains beyond what's visible, harnessing AI and public data to reveal risks buried at tier two, three, and beyond. His insights are especially pertinent for procurement teams wrestling with supply chain visibility or struggling to connect risk data to executive business cases. Harald also shares real-world strategies for unlocking upstream visibility, making the business case for resilience investments, and building an operating model that actually responds when risk hits. In this episode, Phil and Harald discuss: -Surfacing hidden supplier risks using public data and intelligent mapping -Leveraging supply chain transparency in supplier qualification and negotiations -Identifying and monitoring bottlenecks in categories like semiconductors and rare earths -Tying risk scenarios to hard financial impact for practical resilience investments Links: Harald Nitschinger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harald-nitschinger-88488280/ Prewave company profile in the AOP Provider Directory: https://artofprocurement.com/provider-directory/prewave Subscribe to the AOP Newsletter: https://resources.artofprocurement.com/art-of-procurement-podcast-subscribe Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtofProcurement
Send us Fan MailMaryjo Charbonnier is the former CHRO and Executive Advisor at Kyndryl, the world's largest provider of IT infrastructure services , with more than 70,000 employees across roughly 60 countries. When Kyndryl was spun out of IBM in 2021 as one of the largest public company spin-offs in history, Maryjo helped build its culture and people strategy from the ground up, which is why she and others have called it the world's largest startup.She has spent nearly two decades as a public company CHRO on both sides of the Atlantic, including Wolters Kluwer (traded on the Dutch exchange) and Broadridge Financial Solutions, after a formative run at PepsiCo where she led change management for Frito-Lay. She was named CHRO of the Year in the Netherlands and earned her MBA at Southern Methodist University.In this episode, Maryjo draws on a career spent leading messy transformations and building a 70,000-person workforce to argue that as AI automates tasks and chunks of jobs, the work that defines a career is moving from what you know to how you judge, lead, and decide, and most organizations are not teaching for it yet.In this conversation, we discuss:Why Maryjo “seeks the heat” in messy transformations and what she learned leading HR through turnarounds, spin‑offs, and large‑scale change.How Kyndryl defined the “Kyndryl way” with six core behaviors and uses culture as an operating plan in the world's largest startup.Why HR must focus on which skills are rare and most valuable, and how Kyndryl's Make Yourself Discoverable campaign turned skills into a strategic asset.How AI-powered career profiles, skills-based redeployment, and role-specific AI curricula were intentionally designed to show Kyndryls that AI is an asset to their career, not a threat to it.Why Maryjo believes HR has three roles in AI, including reshaping commercial work and building an AI governance council that balances speed with risk.How leadership “ORE” (organizational design, risk management, empathy) and human skills like change management and people leadership will define careers in an AI‑enabled workplaceResources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Maryjo on LinkedInAI fun fact articleOn How Rory O'Driscoll Explains Success Modes for AI Companies and Three Essential Startup StrategiesEpisode with Keith Sonderling, then an EEOC Commissioner and now the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor
Why does something as simple as posting online, sending an email or sharing your work sometimes feel so much bigger than it should?In this solo episode, I'm sharing what I witnessed inside the first round of Brave, my two-week visibility experience, and the powerful pattern I noticed across more than 70 business owners.So many people arrived feeling like they were the problem. Like they were overthinking again, procrastinating again, getting in their own way again, or somehow failing at visibility because it didn't feel easy.But what if visibility feeling hard doesn't mean there's something wrong with you?In this episode, I talk about the mental load that can build around even the smallest visibility actions, why we so often turn that struggle into a personal failing. I share the two things I noticed that seemed to help people move from circling around the thing to finally taking action - and why one of them surprised me more than I expected.If you've ever had a post sitting in drafts, an email you keep putting off, an offer you haven't shared, or a story you know you want to tell but can't quite bring yourself to say out loud, this episode is for you.Because maybe the question isn't, “What's wrong with me?”Maybe there's a much more useful place to start.Listen to this episode if:You've ever felt like visibility should be easier than it is.You find yourself circling around simple actions for far longer than the action itself would take.You're tired of calling yourself inconsistent, flaky or your own worst enemy.You've been doing lots of inner work, but still feel stuck when it comes to showing up.You want a kinder, more useful way to understand why visibility can feel so exposing.Join the waitlist for Brave, my 2-week visibility experience grounded in Positive Psychology:Find out more about my Visibility Retreat in Sussex this September. Connect with Vicki:Take the visibility archetype quizFollow me on Instagram: @iamvickiknightsCheck out my websiteReady to work together?Book a branding photo shoot with meFind out about my visibility coachingGrab The Confidence Toolkit for just £15Get my self-paced course, UNCOVER YOUR MAGIC (Use the code SHOWING UP for 10% off)
What does it really mean to live without limits?In this inspiring episode of Make Your Big Impact, Angel Tuccy sits down with Saylor Cooper—author, entrepreneur, and radio host—who is proving that life's obstacles don't have to define your future.Living fearlessly with a disability, Saylor has built a life centered around resilience, purpose, and empowering others to pursue their dreams regardless of the challenges they face. Through her work, she encourages people to shift their mindset, embrace possibility, and recognize that their greatest limitations are often the ones they place on themselves.In this conversation, you'll discover:How Saylor transformed adversity into purposeThe mindset that helped her build a successful career as an author and entrepreneurWhy resilience is a skill anyone can developPractical encouragement for overcoming fear and taking actionHow living authentically inspires others to do the sameIf you've ever questioned whether you're capable of achieving something bigger, this episode will remind you that courage isn't about having an easy path—it's about choosing to move forward anyway.
What does Blackness look like? In Forms of Blackness: Race and Visibility in the French-Speaking World (Duke University Press, 2026), Cécile Bishop argues that this seemingly simple question has no straightforward answer. Instead of treating race as something immediately visible, she explores how Blackness emerges through the interplay of perception, language, and history. A central theme of the book is that visibility is never neutral. Through examples ranging from photographs of the Liberation of Paris to works of art such as Portrait of a Black Woman, Bishop shows that Blackness cannot be reduced to what is seen. Instead, she introduces the idea of Blackness as form, emphasizing the importance of representation, opacity, and aesthetic experience. Engaging with thinkers such as Édouard Glissant and Frantz Fanon, Bishop invites readers to rethink the assumption that seeing is the same as knowing. Forms of Blackness offers a thoughtful and original account of how race is shaped not simply by appearance, but by the ways we learn to see. Amisah Bakuri (PhD) is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her work explores the intersections of religion, sexuality, gender, and migration, especially within African diasporic communities in the Netherlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies
What does Blackness look like? In Forms of Blackness: Race and Visibility in the French-Speaking World (Duke University Press, 2026), Cécile Bishop argues that this seemingly simple question has no straightforward answer. Instead of treating race as something immediately visible, she explores how Blackness emerges through the interplay of perception, language, and history. A central theme of the book is that visibility is never neutral. Through examples ranging from photographs of the Liberation of Paris to works of art such as Portrait of a Black Woman, Bishop shows that Blackness cannot be reduced to what is seen. Instead, she introduces the idea of Blackness as form, emphasizing the importance of representation, opacity, and aesthetic experience. Engaging with thinkers such as Édouard Glissant and Frantz Fanon, Bishop invites readers to rethink the assumption that seeing is the same as knowing. Forms of Blackness offers a thoughtful and original account of how race is shaped not simply by appearance, but by the ways we learn to see. Amisah Bakuri (PhD) is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her work explores the intersections of religion, sexuality, gender, and migration, especially within African diasporic communities in the Netherlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
What does Blackness look like? In Forms of Blackness: Race and Visibility in the French-Speaking World (Duke University Press, 2026), Cécile Bishop argues that this seemingly simple question has no straightforward answer. Instead of treating race as something immediately visible, she explores how Blackness emerges through the interplay of perception, language, and history. A central theme of the book is that visibility is never neutral. Through examples ranging from photographs of the Liberation of Paris to works of art such as Portrait of a Black Woman, Bishop shows that Blackness cannot be reduced to what is seen. Instead, she introduces the idea of Blackness as form, emphasizing the importance of representation, opacity, and aesthetic experience. Engaging with thinkers such as Édouard Glissant and Frantz Fanon, Bishop invites readers to rethink the assumption that seeing is the same as knowing. Forms of Blackness offers a thoughtful and original account of how race is shaped not simply by appearance, but by the ways we learn to see. Amisah Bakuri (PhD) is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her work explores the intersections of religion, sexuality, gender, and migration, especially within African diasporic communities in the Netherlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/caribbean-studies
What does Blackness look like? In Forms of Blackness: Race and Visibility in the French-Speaking World (Duke University Press, 2026), Cécile Bishop argues that this seemingly simple question has no straightforward answer. Instead of treating race as something immediately visible, she explores how Blackness emerges through the interplay of perception, language, and history. A central theme of the book is that visibility is never neutral. Through examples ranging from photographs of the Liberation of Paris to works of art such as Portrait of a Black Woman, Bishop shows that Blackness cannot be reduced to what is seen. Instead, she introduces the idea of Blackness as form, emphasizing the importance of representation, opacity, and aesthetic experience. Engaging with thinkers such as Édouard Glissant and Frantz Fanon, Bishop invites readers to rethink the assumption that seeing is the same as knowing. Forms of Blackness offers a thoughtful and original account of how race is shaped not simply by appearance, but by the ways we learn to see. Amisah Bakuri (PhD) is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her work explores the intersections of religion, sexuality, gender, and migration, especially within African diasporic communities in the Netherlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies
What does Blackness look like? In Forms of Blackness: Race and Visibility in the French-Speaking World (Duke University Press, 2026), Cécile Bishop argues that this seemingly simple question has no straightforward answer. Instead of treating race as something immediately visible, she explores how Blackness emerges through the interplay of perception, language, and history. A central theme of the book is that visibility is never neutral. Through examples ranging from photographs of the Liberation of Paris to works of art such as Portrait of a Black Woman, Bishop shows that Blackness cannot be reduced to what is seen. Instead, she introduces the idea of Blackness as form, emphasizing the importance of representation, opacity, and aesthetic experience. Engaging with thinkers such as Édouard Glissant and Frantz Fanon, Bishop invites readers to rethink the assumption that seeing is the same as knowing. Forms of Blackness offers a thoughtful and original account of how race is shaped not simply by appearance, but by the ways we learn to see. Amisah Bakuri (PhD) is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her work explores the intersections of religion, sexuality, gender, and migration, especially within African diasporic communities in the Netherlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology
What does Blackness look like? In Forms of Blackness: Race and Visibility in the French-Speaking World (Duke University Press, 2026), Cécile Bishop argues that this seemingly simple question has no straightforward answer. Instead of treating race as something immediately visible, she explores how Blackness emerges through the interplay of perception, language, and history. A central theme of the book is that visibility is never neutral. Through examples ranging from photographs of the Liberation of Paris to works of art such as Portrait of a Black Woman, Bishop shows that Blackness cannot be reduced to what is seen. Instead, she introduces the idea of Blackness as form, emphasizing the importance of representation, opacity, and aesthetic experience. Engaging with thinkers such as Édouard Glissant and Frantz Fanon, Bishop invites readers to rethink the assumption that seeing is the same as knowing. Forms of Blackness offers a thoughtful and original account of how race is shaped not simply by appearance, but by the ways we learn to see. Amisah Bakuri (PhD) is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her work explores the intersections of religion, sexuality, gender, and migration, especially within African diasporic communities in the Netherlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art
Have you ever known deep down that something in your life needed to change, but felt completely terrified to take the leap? This week, Jessica sits down with entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of Boxwood Avenue, Chloe Legras, to explore the transformational journey of trusting yourself enough to take aligned action even when fear and discomfort loom large. Chloe shares how a picture-perfect life on the outside masked a growing sense of misalignment within, and how years of inner work eventually led her to make one of the hardest decisions of her life: leaving a marriage, rebuilding from the ground up, and following a lifelong dream to move to France. Together, they unpack the realities of navigating uncertainty, healing childhood wounds, distinguishing intuition from fear, and learning to trust yourself without having complete certainty. This episode is a powerful reminder that your dreams are often waiting on the other side of the leap you've been afraid to take—and that you already have everything you need within you to begin. This conversation also beautifully mirrors the deeper work of becoming visible, authentic, and magnetic, which is exactly what we're exploring in the Be Seen Challenge. If this episode stirred something in you, take the kickoff quiz (also available in the TBM app) and see what's ready to transform. Find the complete show notes here → https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast Resources: The Be Seen Challenge Quiet your inner critic, stop playing small, and start manifesting the life you truly want. Now live inside The Pathway. Summer Sale: $23/Month Start your manifestation journey at our lowest price of the season: $23/month! Join now and step into the Be Seen Challenge with us before this offer ends. Free Masterclass: Step Into Your F*ck It Energy If you missed our live masterclass with Lacy and Jessica — don't worry, you can still watch the replay! Learn how to step into your f*ck it energy and feel genuinely safe being seen. Join the Pathway Membership Use code EXPANDED for 20% off your first month! The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential. LEARN MORE HERE Get the latest from TBM Join the Pathway now - Return to Magic Challenge, Money Challenge, and Nervous System Reset available now! New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You Started Learn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial Library Ready to find out what's holding you back? Try our Free Clarity Exercise Be an EXPANDER! 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B•T Fountain | Beauty Electrolyte Sun Goddess Matcha In this episode we talk about: How Chloe's parents' divorce shaped her identity Growing a business and community from a remote ranch town Recognizing relationship misalignment and distinguishing intuition from fear The role of TBM in major life decisions Why certainty isn't required before taking action Navigating divorce and major life transitions The fear of financial instability & trusting yourself through uncertainty The connection between self-worth and success Manifesting a move to France, living abroad, & creating a new life Healing through family support Social media visibility and authenticity Letting go of the "perfect life" image Personal branding and vulnerability Manifesting dream design clients Working through worthiness blocks The relationship between visibility and manifestation Detaching self-worth from social media metrics Trusting your path even when it unfolds slowly Designing a life aligned with your soul Mentioned In the Episode: Find our Be Seen Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Worst Case Scenario DI, Inner Child DI, Safe to Be Seen DI) Connect with Chloe! Chloe on IG: https://instagram.com/chloe.legras https://www.instagram.com/boxwoodavenue/ HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Available now! The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you're meant to live.Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@LacyannephillipsLacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast
What should supply chain leaders be focused on as the second half of the year begins? This week's episode of The Buzz, powered by Zebra Technologies, delivers practical leadership advice, industry news, and expert insights to help organizations prepare for what's next. Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter explore the supply chain stories making headlines, from July 4th supply chain facts and rising food costs to the growing impact of GLP-1 medications on cold chain logistics and healthcare distribution. They also discuss why now is the time for supply chain leaders to conduct a mid-year operational review and begin planning for peak season. Later in the episode, Scott sits down with Todd Heimes, Vice President and General Manager of Amazon Business Worldwide, for an insightful conversation about AI, procurement transformation, automation, and Amazon Quick. Together, they discuss how organizations can reduce manual work, improve visibility, and use AI to build more agile procurement operations. The episode wraps with predictions for the remainder of 2026, including rising transportation costs, ongoing geopolitical disruptions, cargo theft, and what leaders should do today to stay ahead. Key Takeaways Conduct a mid-year operational review to compare projections against actual performance. Begin holiday and peak season planning now by partnering with marketing and merchandising teams. AI is helping procurement teams shift from reactive operations to proactive decision-making. GLP-1 medications are driving increased demand for sophisticated cold chain logistics. Visibility, automation, and reducing manual processes remain critical priorities for supply chain leaders. Organizations that embrace AI today will be better positioned to compete in the years ahead. Whether you're leading procurement, transportation, operations, or supply chain strategy, this episode offers timely insights you can immediately apply. From practical leadership advice and emerging logistics trends to AI-powered procurement innovations, The Buzz delivers actionable conversations that help supply chain professionals stay informed and stay ahead. Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Todd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-heimes-854666/ Learn more about Amazon Business: https://business.amazon.com/ Prime Business Quick overview: https://business.amazon.com/en/blog/amazon-quick-prime-business-discount Reshape 2026: https://business.amazon.com/en/events/reshape Learn more about Zebra: https://www.zebra.com/machinevision Check out Zebra's guide to Warehousing and Logistics Solutions: https://www.zebra.com/content/dam/zebra_dam/en/guide/portfolio/warehousing-and-logistics-solutions-guide-portfolio-en-us.pdf/?tactic_type=SPS&tactic_detail=TL_TheBuzzPodcast_Video_ENUS_NA UPS to invest $48 million in temperature-controlled facilities amid healthcare boom: https://cnb.cx/4eDjwO1 The Sustainability Voice Missing From Most Boardrooms: https://bit.ly/Voice-Missing-on-Sustainability U.S. watermelon production reached 3.7 billion pounds in 2024, with Florida leading output: https://www-tx.ers.usda.gov/data-products/charts-of-note/112972 Upcoming Live Programming: https://supplychainnow.com/upcoming-live-programming/ Supply Chain Now Resource Hub: https://supplychainnow.com/resource-hub/ Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk WEBINAR- The Future of Supply Chains: Where Talent Meets Technology: https://bit.ly/4uUuxkc WEBINAR- Peak Reality Check: What Shippers, Analysts, and AI Models Are Predicting for 2026: https://bit.ly/4aTlsRv WEBINAR- From Volume to Resilience: How Automotive Supply Chains Are Adapting to a New Market Reality: https://bit.ly/4f6SUGA WEBINAR- The Automotive Industry's Next Digital Breakthrough: https://bit.ly/4vhUwT4 This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated episode page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-amazon-business-glp-1-logistics-mid-year-supply-chain-leadership-pulse-check-1607 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. 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You do not need a free afternoon—or an exhausting new marketing plan—to make meaningful progress with your book. In this episode, Penny Sansevieri and Amy Cornell break down how authors can use just 15 focused minutes to improve the parts of their marketing that keep working long after the timer stops.They start by celebrating Penny's new release, Think Local, Sell Global, then get straight to one of the biggest traps authors fall into: confusing constant activity with actual momentum. Posting randomly, scrolling for ideas, or trying to “do all the things” may feel productive, but it rarely builds the visibility, trust, and reader connection that lead to book sales.Instead, Penny and Amy share a smarter question to ask before you spend your time: What can I improve today that will still be helping my book next week, next month, and three months from now?You will hear practical, high-impact ways to strengthen your book's discoverability and conversion in short, manageable bursts. From tightening the opening lines of your Amazon description and reviewing your categories and keywords to refreshing your author bio, improving your website, adding A+ Content, and checking what readers see inside your Look Inside preview, these are the book marketing assets that can quietly do more of the selling for you.They also talk about the long-game power of email marketing, how to reconnect with a quiet newsletter list, and what to say when you are convinced you have “nothing to send.” Plus, they share realistic 15-minute, 30-minute, and 60-minute marketing plans to help you stay visible between launches without burning yourself out.If your book marketing has felt scattered, time-consuming, or impossible to keep up with, this episode will help you refocus on the small improvements that create a much bigger payoff.Send us your feedback!Preorder Think Local Sell Global and claim your free Local Buzz Blueprint, a customized local visibility plan with personalized outreach ideas, pitch angles, and ready-to-use marketing tools built around your book and community! Offer ends July 31.
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Everyone tells you to get more visible. Post more content. Start the podcast. Book the speaking engagement. Land the collaborations. But what happens after the visibility? In this episode of Social Media Decoded, I'm joined by Annie Mossbacher, Chief Growth Officer at Dubsado, for an honest conversation about what happens when your business starts growing faster than your systems can support. If you've ever felt overwhelmed after signing new clients, struggled to keep up with emails and proposals, or wondered why success suddenly feels exhausting, this episode is for you. We talk about founder burnout, client experience, sustainable growth, and why systems aren't boring—they're freedom. In this episode you'll learn: Why visibility exposes broken business systems The hidden reason founders burn out after growth How to create a client experience people never forget The first system every service provider should implement Why doing everything yourself is costing you money How to stop overdelivering at the expense of your health What sustainable growth actually looks like Why authenticity is becoming your greatest marketing advantage Memorable Quotes "Visibility without systems will burn you out." "Growth isn't about doing more. It's about becoming ruthless with your priorities." "The business you prayed for shouldn't become the business that breaks you." Connect with Annie Instagram: @anniemossbacher Learn more about Dubsado: dubsado.com/?c=michellethames Resources Mentioned Dubsado Client Experience Business Systems Founder Burnout Service-Based Business Growth If You Enjoyed This Episode... Share it with another entrepreneur who is building a business behind the scenes. If this episode helped you rethink how you're growing your business, take 30 seconds to leave a review. Your reviews help more entrepreneurs discover the show. Want to support the podcast? Buy Me a Coffee and help us continue creating free content for entrepreneurs. Follow Michelle: Instagram: @michellelthames Thanks for listening to Social Media Decoded! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
227. Why Great Leaders Are Still Being Overlooked Many talented leaders assume that exceptional performance naturally leads to promotions and bigger opportunities. Unfortunately, that's rarely how leadership decisions are made. In this episode, Sue Barber explores why so many capable leaders continue to be overlooked—not because they lack talent, but because decision-makers don't always see the full picture of their leadership potential. Sue explains why visibility isn't about self-promotion or being the loudest voice in the room. Instead, it's about making your business impact, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities visible in ways that build confidence with those making promotion and succession decisions. Whether you're working toward your next role or helping develop future leaders within your organization, this episode offers practical ways to bridge the gap between doing great work and being recognized for it. Key Takeaways High performance alone doesn't automatically create career opportunities. Decision-makers promote leaders they know, understand, and trust. Visibility is about communicating business impact—not self-promotion. Managers cannot be solely responsible for advocating for every employee. Leaders need to intentionally demonstrate strategic thinking, influence, and cross-functional impact. Organizations often overlook capable leaders because they don't see their full potential. Visibility should be viewed as a leadership competency that can be developed. Preparing for your next role starts long before the opportunity appears. Connect with Susan M. Barber If this episode resonated with you, share it with another leader navigating change inside their organization. You can also connect with Susan M. Barber for coaching, leadership development, speaking engagements, and visibility strategy work focused on helping leaders become more influential, trusted, and impactful inside organizations. https://susanmbarber.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbarbercoaching/
“Real conversations lead to opportunities and opportunities lead to sales.” –Sue B. ZimmermanYou can't outsource conversations. Sue B. Zimmerman, specialist in intentional online marketing and simplifying social media strategy believes Instagram conversations are great for business.It's about building trust and engaging in conversations, but that doesn't have to take hours. Sue shows us how social media can feel less like a thing you should do and more like a thing you enjoy that leads to opportunities which lead to sales.We talk about: How each feature on Instagram is an opportunity to show up in a unique wayThe benefits of a live instead of a video and how to build trust with videoA time breakdown for creating social content and fitting it into pockets in your dayHow to use strategic commenting to engage with peopleTagging leads in DMs and responding to everythingSharing things that are entertaining while making sure there's a clear connection to your businessABOUT SUESue B. Zimmerman is a lifelong entrepreneur, relationship-driven sales mentor, and sought-after online marketing educator with more than 30 years of business experience. Known for her no-BS teaching style and ability to simplify social media strategy, Sue has privately coached hundreds of entrepreneurs to grow their visibility, confidence, and revenue through authentic connection and intentional online marketing.LINKSsuebzimmerman.comhttps://learnwithsbz.com/https://www.instagram.com/suebzimmerman/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/suebzimmerman/https://www.facebook.com/SuebZimmermanEnterprise/Pause Magazine, Issue 5DOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:15 MINUTE CHALLENGE. Spending too much time creating social? Set a timer for 15 minutes. Use that time to create your post. A tip from the magazine: Your life is the content. Ask yourself: What in my life today connects to what my audience needs?TIME GAP COMMENTING. You can schedule 15 minutes to go in and comment strategically, but you can also try using those little gaps of time — while waiting in line or between calls. Comment strategically on complimentary accounts. Get involved in the conversation. TRY GOING LIVE. Going live has a different energy than you talking to your phone for a video. Even if you aren't that used to being in front of the camera, you can learn to be more comfortable. And video builds trust.
David Gal of Samsara talks about their new Tracking Label; shipment visibility; cargo theft, building a tiered tracking strategy; and becoming proactive. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [01.13] An introduction to David and his role at Samsara. "We digitize everything that's not a vehicle!" [02.03] What visibility into a shipment's journey typically looks like, the biggest barriers to accurate visibility, the solutions currently on the market – and why they don't solve the problem. "For consumers, tracking can be frustrating. But, for businesses, it's a real challenge… The most you're getting is barcode-based scans on the package… And to call that breadcrumbs is generous." [05.25] How the Samsara Tracking Label works, how it evolved from the Asset Tag, and what makes it different from existing shipment tracking approaches, and why the Samsara network is key to success. "Everyone is familiar with the concept of Bluetooth tracking but it didn't exist in the world of physical operations until we built it… In consumer it works with mobile phones, but that's not enterprise-grade and it doesn't scale." [09.28] Real-world use cases for Samsara's range of tagging solutions, and which you should choose for your challenge or asset. [12.09] The big issue of cargo theft, and how the Samsara Tracking Label helps tackle it. [15.04] How customers are thinking about building a tiered tracking strategy, and creating a hybrid approach with Samsara's GPS-powered device, Bluetooth tag and new ultra-compact XS. [18.20] How real-time visibility shifts teams from reactive to proactive and what that means for incident prevention and recovery timelines. "This shifts the game from reactive to proactive... The key is to detect anomalies as they're happening." [20.30] How Samsara's vision of a fully digitized job site could help businesses thrive in a complex landscape. "This is a complicated ecosystem. There's a lot that goes into every shipment… so you need to identify risks sooner." RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED: Head over to Samsara's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Samsara and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X (Twitter), or you can connect with David on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from Samsara, check out 524: Increase the Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability of Your operations, with Samsara or 529: Empower The People Who Power The World, with Samsara. Check out our other podcasts HERE.
Great technology doesn't win—visibility does. In this episode of Med Tech Gurus, we sit down with Lauren Schafer, Founder of Lakehouse Digital Media, to explore why so many MedTech and life sciences companies struggle to gain traction—not because of weak innovation, but because of weak visibility and storytelling. Lauren works with founders and leadership teams to turn expertise into credibility, helping companies show up where investors, clinicians, and decision-makers are actually evaluating solutions. From LinkedIn thought leadership to modern SEO strategies shaped by AI, her approach focuses on one core idea: if you're not part of the conversation, you're not part of the decision. We dive into why traditional SEO is rapidly evolving, how platforms like LinkedIn and podcasts are becoming primary drivers of discovery, and why long-form, conversational content is now critical for AI search visibility. Lauren also shares practical strategies for repurposing content, maximizing conference ROI, and building a scalable marketing engine through fractional teams. If you're a MedTech founder, healthcare executive, or startup leader looking to break through the noise and accelerate growth, this episode delivers a practical playbook for turning visibility into real business momentum.
I don't want you to just be visible. I want you to be visible AND paid.Because a woman who shows up every day, creates content, builds an audience — and makes no money from it — is just invested in a very time consuming hobby.I'm not doing this to be popular. I'm doing this to make money. And I'm going to assume you're here for the same reason — whether you're trying to make money right now or you're figuring out how you're going to make money in the future.Most women who are posting will never make the money they're capable of making. Not because they're not talented. Not because they don't work hard. Because there's a gap between visibility and income that nobody ever shows you how to bridge.This episode is about that gap. The visibility trap. And the 3 bridges that actually get you out of it.IN THIS EPISODE— Why visibility and income are not the same thing — and the data that proves it (over 200 million creators, more than half earning under $15,000 a year)— The Thailand story: sold out events, posting three times a day, opportunities everywhere — and making absolutely no money— The relatability trap: why poetic, emotional, relatable content builds connection but doesn't build income— "Access creates participation. Structure creates income." — the Forbes line that explains everything— The 3 bridges between visibility and income: conversion content, a clear offer, and trust scaled from 1:1 to 1:many— Why the gap between the $15,000 creator and the $133,000 creator isn't talent — it's operating like a business— The model: personal brand → conversion content → one digital product. In that order. That's it.Visibility is not the goal. Income is the goal. Visibility is just the door — make sure you have something on the other side of it.
The baddie boom arrived like victory. The music hit hard. Bodies filled the frame. Money flexed loud. Attitude stayed dialed high. Sexyy Red. GloRilla. Megan Thee Stallion. Yung Miami pushed “Spend Dat” into heavy rotation. Younger Black women leaned into the energy as ownership. Older generations leaned toward India.Arie's warning. She called out the song for glamorizing scammer culture and fast spending. The fan backlash arrived on schedule. Music works as vibration. Low vibration pulls consciousness down to its own level. The nervous system records the repetition. Men started scanning for the high-yield performance the tracks rewarded. The woman who arrived without the loaded script registered as absence. The pattern moved before awareness could name it. Expectation dropped to the floor the music set. The exchange cut deeper. Money. Power. Visibility. The version of freedom the market would amplify. The mystery disappeared in the trade. That unknown depth once pulled a man toward protection and provision. The performance took its place. A performance that streams easy and discards faster. The community financed the low frequency. We defended the anthem. We called the transaction liberation. Relationships now show the result. Transactional. Empty. Still defended as progress. The civil war lives inside Black women. Younger voices claim the baddie blueprint as agency. Older voices hear the lowered floor and push back. The self-realized or God-realized man becomes the clearest measure. Can he still respect and connect with a woman shaped inside that field, or has the vibration reached consciousness itself? This is not one song. This is what the dominant sound installs in the nervous system, the imagination, and the spirit. The relationships carry the bill. The mystery we sold left the room quieter than anyone admits.
What does it really take to stand out in a world where everyone is fighting for attention? In this powerful episode of The Story Engine Podcast, I sit down with PR strategist and visibility expert Lauren Cabello, founder of Leverage with Media PR and the newly launched Big City Podcast Tours. Lauren shares what most entrepreneurs get wrong about visibility, why traditional PR is making a surprising comeback in the age of AI, and how authentic relationships—not viral trends—are becoming the ultimate competitive advantage. But this conversation goes far deeper than media placements and podcast appearances. Lauren opens up about one of the most pivotal moments of her life: selling the home where she raised her children, walking away from a successful personal finance brand, changing her public identity, and betting everything on a new vision. Her story is a powerful reminder that true visibility starts with the courage to reinvent yourself, trust your instincts, and keep moving forward long before the results arrive. Whether you're an entrepreneur, author, speaker, or thought leader looking to expand your influence, this episode delivers both practical strategy and profound inspiration.
What tools does Michelle Thames actually use to run her business every week? In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle takes you behind the scenes of her visibility stack and shares the four platforms that power her podcast, email marketing, client management, and website. From creating content to automating workflows and building stronger customer relationships, these are the tools she relies on every single day. If you're an entrepreneur looking to simplify your business, save time, and create more opportunities through visibility, this episode is for you. In This Episode Why systems are just as important as visibility How Michelle uses Riverside to turn one recording into weeks of content Why KIT is the foundation of her email marketing strategy How Dubsado automates client onboarding and saves hours every week Why ShinePages is changing the way she thinks about websites and online presence The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when choosing software How to build a visibility ecosystem instead of relying on social media alone Resources Mentioned Want my complete Visibility Stack? DM TOOLS on Instagram to receive the exact platforms Michelle uses to run her business, along with her favorite resources and affiliate links. Connect with Michelle Instagram: @michellelthames Threads: @michellelthames Website: michellethames.com Love the Show? If this episode helped you, please leave a review and share it with another entrepreneur. Your support helps more business owners discover the podcast and learn how to build a brand that creates real opportunities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
You don't need another certification...you need more people to know how incredible you already are.In this episode of Crush the Rush, Holly is joined by branding strategist and former investigative journalist Amanda Berg, founder of Liberty Type. Together we're unpacking one of the biggest myths keeping business owners stuck: believing more credentials will solve a visibility problem.If you've ever thought..."I'm really good at what I do...so why does it still feel hard to book clients?"...this conversation is for you.Amanda shares why the businesses that become household names aren't always the most qualified and they're simply the clearest. They dive into practical ways to communicate your expertise, stand out in crowded markets, and create messaging that makes your ideal clients instantly feel understood.00:01:10 — Meet branding expert Amanda Berg00:02:20 — What building a life-first business looks like00:05:15 — Why talented experts stay underbooked00:07:00 — Credentials vs. credibility00:08:10 — Why visibility matters more than another certification00:10:30 — How to stand out in a crowded market00:12:15 — The power of specific messaging00:15:10 — Creating brands people instantly remember00:17:30 — Why stories create trust faster than facts00:19:50 — Amanda's Best Known Challenge00:20:25 — Using Fathom + AI to improve your messaging00:23:20 — Building an agency around long-term client relationships00:26:15 — Brands Amanda believes are winning visibility today00:27:25 — Why email marketing is still her favorite platform00:29:10 — Where to connect with AmandaCONNECT WITH AMANDA:Website: https://libertytype.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/libertytypeco/Podcast: https://libertytype.com/podcast
Static websites can't serve buyers who arrive already researched by AI. Anda Gansca, Co-Founder and CEO of Knotch, explains why LLM visibility metrics mislead marketers and what websites must become when agents and humans need separate experiences. She breaks down content atomization—structuring knowledge into semantically tagged "Lego blocks" that serve agents as invisible code and humans as dynamic, self-directed experiences. The conversation covers why 80% of LLM-referred visitors bounce, how to build a hidden agent layer beneath an experiential human interface, and why the website is now a validation and nurture tool, not a top-of-funnel research hub.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What if your marketing doesn't need more... it just needs to be more relevant?In this special episode of The Visibility Podcast, Melissa shares a live interview from the Pumpkin Planner Rock Facebook group with business strategist Donna Leyens. (you can get in the group FREE and see other great interviews as well.)Together they explore one of the biggest questions business owners are asking today:How do we stay visible in an AI-driven world?The answer isn't chasing every new platform or shiny marketing tactic. It's building a strong foundation through clear messaging, a well-optimized Google Business Profile, and becoming the obvious choice in your community.Inside this conversation you'll learn:Why your Google Business Profile matters more than ever for AI searchHow AI pulls information from Google and other trusted online sourcesThe difference between being busy with marketing and being effectiveWhy relevance may be even more important than claritySimple ways to simplify your visibility strategyPractical marketing advice you can implement immediatelyMelissa also shares how implementing the Pumpkin Plan framework inside her own brick-and-mortar business helped increase summer enrollment by more than 250% Not by working harder, but by refining her message and focusing on the right customers.Whether you're a local business owner, service provider, or entrepreneur looking to stand out, this episode will help you stop guessing and start becoming the go-to option in your market.Resources Mentioned:• Free Google Business Profile Workshop• My Visibility Audit• Complimentary Clarity CallIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another business owner who wants to become more visible.Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Website + Social Media Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.Love today's podcast?
Part Two: Stephan Bajaio on Digital VisibilityAnika continues her conversation with Stephan Bajaio, diving deeper into what it really means to lead people in a way that outlasts you. Moving beyond business strategy, this episode explores the human side of leadership—passion, failure, servant leadership, mindfulness, and the balance between "vibe" and "logic" that defines sustainable team culture.In this conversation, Stephan shares his framework for leadership rooted in four core beliefs, his daily Tefillin practice and gratitude ritual, why Performance Improvement Plans are misused as firing mechanisms, and how parenting a daughter influences his approach to building confident, empowered teams.In This EpisodeThe four pillars of leadership: passion, failure, servant leadership, and empowermentWhy passion can't be taught—only discoveredCreating environments where vulnerability and failure are welcomed, not punishedFlipping the org chart: servant leadership as a behavior, not a positionHow to empower people in small doses and build their confidence through affirmationThe myth of PIPs as firing tools—and how they actually transform performanceWhy not every high performer should become a managerThe "human being" vs. "human doing" trap and how to escape itDaily mindfulness practices: Tefillin, gratitude, and intentionalityVibe + Logic: the duality that defines sustainable businessWhy your company culture is defined by how people leave, not how they arriveKey Timestamps02:28 – The four pillars of leadership begin04:01 – Failure is not only welcome, it's expected08:58 – Leadership is a behavior, not a position13:09 – Empower your people first—in small doses with follow-up affirmation18:51 – PIPs aren't meant to fire someone—that's corporate nonsense31:00 – The "human being" vs. "human doing" trap and daily mindfulness practice43:06 – Building confident, independent women and team members44:40 – Vibe + Logic: the duality that defines sustainable business50:00 – Stephan to participate in upcoming AI and workforce skills podcastsKey Insights & TakeawaysInsight 1: Passion Is Discovered, Not TaughtThe most valuable asset in leadership can't be developed through training programs. It has to exist within people. Stephan's approach to hiring is built on understanding what motivates people—what gets them up in the morning—because that's the fuel that carries them through failure and challenges.Insight 2: Leadership Is a Behavior, Not a PositionThe title doesn't make you a leader. Your actions do. Servant leadership means flipping the traditional org chart so your job becomes supporting those around you, not commanding from above. This shift in mindset changes everything about how teams respond to you.Insight 3: Empower in Small Doses, Then AffirmDon't just hand someone a big responsibility and walk away. Give them leadership opportunities in manageable pieces, then follow up with genuine affirmation. The power of a thank you is shocking—people often overlook how much courage it took someone to step outside their comfort zone.Insight 4: PIPs Should Improve, Not FirePerformance Improvement Plans are routinely misused as mechanisms to force people out. When done right, PIPs actually transform performance. Stephan has seen people on PIPs become star players because they understood the company wasn't trying to get rid of them—it was trying to help them succeed.Insight 5: Your Culture Is Defined by How People LeaveThe way employees exit your company says more about your culture than how you bring them in. If you're not celebrating the alumni who've gone on to bigger things, you're missing the point. People aren't assets to trap—they're people to empower.Insight 6: Being Requires Daily PracticeIt's too easy to go through life doing without ever being present. Stephan's two-year Tefillin practice—binding, prayer, gratitude—forces him to stop and recognize what he's grateful for. These rituals look different for everyone, but what matters is the intentionality.Insight 7: Vibe + Logic Is the Balance That WorksLeadership requires both creativity ("vibe") and technical rigor ("logic"). You need both—a Picasso without a frame is worthless, and a frame without art is empty. The key is recognizing where you're weak and building complementary teams that offset your blindspots.Resources & Links MentionedVibeLogic.com – Stephan's digital strategy firmConductor – The enterprise SEO platform he co-foundedPractical Pedagogy: The Art of Teaching for the Future of Work – New PodcastAbout Stephan BajaioStephan Bajaio is a leadership strategist and founder of VibeLogic, a digital strategy firm focused on making businesses visible to the customers who need them most. With 25 years in digital marketing, he co-founded Conductor (scaled to 65 people serving Fortune 500 brands), navigated a WeWork acquisition that took the company to $500M+ valuation, and stepped away when the timing was right. He's also a father to a five-year-old and a practitioner of daily mindfulness through Jewish rituals and gratitude practice.Connect with StephanLinkedInVibeLogic.comYouTube: VibeLogicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.