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Daf Yomi Zevachim 78Episode 2158Babble on Talmud with Sruli RappsJoin the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfMERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BabbleOnTalmudSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Zevachim.78a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro04:08 Visual mixtures01:06:25 Conclusion

Anime boobs, more fall 2025 shows & video games. What more do you need? Join the AniTAY crew to find out as we chat more about the Fall 2025 Anime Season and our video game consoles!This episode's members: Hybridmink, Requiem & Marquan with Marquan handling the editing duties.The AniTAY Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast brought to you every other Wednesday. It is available on all your favorite podcast services! If you like us, be sure to subscribe to your favorite service and give us 5 stars! Your support is much appreciated and will help us grow and continue to provide this style of content.Intro: 0:00:00–0:01:16Housekeeping: 0:01:17–0:06:15The Chainsawman Movie: 0:06:16–0:16:32 (to avoid spoilers jump to 0:16:32)ShowsTojima-kun Wants To Be A Kamen Rider — 0:16:32–0:21:39Gachiakuta — 0:21:39–0:26:42Sanda — 0:26:43–0:31:00One Punch Man S3–0:31:00–0:35:20Campfire Cooking S2–0:35:26–0:38:25Ranma ½ S2–0:38:25–0:40:22My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha — 0:40:25–0:42:48News — 0:42:49–0:56:22Question of the Week — What is your favorite video game console? — 0:56:22–01:26:28End — 01:26:28–01:28:11Missed the previous episode of the AniTAY Podcast? Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KoboRDb47Yt2TyP8ieMTE?si=as0g8PgXSE6lsK6pOcs-PQItinerary

In this special edition of Byte on Star Wars, Tony explores the galaxy far, far away through the creators who shaped it—some celebrated, some overlooked, all essential to the saga's enduring magic. This episode brings together three remarkable voices whose work spans the earliest days of Star Wars to its modern animated renaissance.

When your vision fills with zigzags, flickers, or a growing blind spot, it can feel alarming. Dr. Marc Grossman describes visual migraines and the difference between ophthalmic visual migraines and retinal migraines. What is happening in the brain and retina? Why does blood flow matter? Which symptoms are an emergency? For prevention, we share complementary approaches that support circulation and calm the nervous system: chiropractic or osteopathic care for neck and cranial tension, craniosacral therapy, and acupuncture patterns often linked to liver and kidney meridians.Listen to this episode. If it helped you see your symptoms more clearly, then please subscribe to the show, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a quick review to help others find these tools.

Why Your Affiliate Style Images Might Be Killing Your Amazon Business In just 10 minutes, I'll challenge most of what you believe—and show you why the opposite might be true. Watch to the end for 99 scroll-stopping techniques from the world's top three product photographers. Watch here on YouTube for the full experience.    "Pretty doesn't convert." - Affiliate Marketers What happens when hammer-and-nail marketing doesn't work? Everyone's favourite dog, Rufus, seems to have a different opinion when it comes to images and stopping the scroll. Text on Images Cluttered images make your brand appear unprofessional or cheap. Impact of busy images: Too many elements distract from the product. Visual focus and clarity: Eliminates distractions, letting customers focus on your product. Pattern interrupt: Stops the scroll. Reduced cognitive load: Easy for customers to process and understand. Professional aesthetic: Clean layouts convey luxury and quality. The Paradox of Dense Images Information overload: Excessive visual details cause faster scrolling. Cognitive fatigue: Complex images demand more mental effort, prompting quick dismissal. Lost focus: When everything competes, nothing stands out. What Actually Stops the Scroll? Clean contrast: Single element against clean background. Less-is-more: Pattern break through simplicity. Simple images stand out in cluttered feeds. The most effective scroll-stoppers are the cleanest, most focused images. The Low-Price Paradox Trust barrier: Customers are naturally sceptical of cheap products. Poor images confirm their worst fears. The Outliers Outliers are statistically insignificant compared to what drives success. The 99% reality: 97% of customers respond positively to clean, well-lit, professional images. Cherry Picking and Moonshots Avoid cherry-picking outliers as universal truths. If so, everyone would have proven strategies and no failed products. Why Outliers Get Disproportionate Attention Survival bias: We notice the 1% that succeed unusually, not the 99% that fail. Marketing case studies: Unusual success stories are interesting. Confirmation bias: People remember exceptions that validate rule-breaking. Also in the video: 99 techniques for stopping the scroll, by three of the world's best, working with multi-million-dollar and billion-dollar brands. 99 image principles used by three of the world's top product photographers: Peter Belanger - Apple's product photographer since 2007 Tim Tadder - Nike, Adidas, and NFL campaign photographer Jonathan Knowles - Coca-Cola, Guinness, and major beverage brands As a thank you for everything this industry has given me over the past decade, DesignLoop is my gift to you. No subscriptions—just add your API keys and you're ready to compete with major brands with innovative images and video. No one ever stopped the scroll by imitation. It's time to get back to winning. If you want to get access to Design Loop, you can join the waitlist here. https://sellersessions.com/sp/ai-workshop/  

This week we welcome Jiyun Hyo, co-founder and CEO of Givance, for a conversation about moving legal AI past shiny summaries toward verified work product. Jiyun's path runs from Duke robotics, where layered agents watched other agents, to clinical mental health bots, where confident errors carry human cost. Those lessons shape his view of legal tools today: foundation models often answer like students guessing on a pop quiz, sounding sure while drifting from fact.A key idea is the “last ten percent gap.” Many systems reach outputs that look right on first pass yet slip on a few crucial details. In low-stakes tasks, small misses are a nuisance. In litigation, one missing email or one misplaced time stamp risks ruining trust and admissibility. Jiyun adds a second problem: when users ask for a tiny correction, models tend to rebuild the whole output, so precision edits become a loop of fixes and new breakage.Givance aims at that gap through text-to-visual evidence work. The platform turns piles of documents into interactive charts with links back to source files. Examples include Gantt charts for personnel histories, Sankey diagrams for asset flows, overlap views for evidence exchanges, and timelines that surface contradictions across thousands of records. Jiyun shares early law-firm use: rapid fact digestion after a data dump, clearer client conversations around case theory, and courtroom visuals that help judges and juries follow a sequence without sketching their own shaky diagrams.Safety, supervision, and security follow naturally. Drawing on robotics, Jiyun argues for a live supervisory layer during agentic workflows so alerts surface while negotiations or analyses unfold rather than days later. Too many alerts, though, create noise, so tuning confidence thresholds becomes part of product design. On security, Givance works in isolated environments, strips identifiers before model calls, and keeps architecture model-agnostic so newer systems slot in without reopening privacy debates.The episode ends on market dynamics and the near future. Jiyun sees mega-funded text-first platforms as market openers, normalizing AI buying and leaving room for second-wave multimodal tools. Asked whether the search bar in document review fades away, he expects search to stick around for a long while because lawyers associate a search box with control, even if chat interfaces improve. The bigger shift, in his view, lies in outputs, more interactive visuals that help legal teams spot gaps, test case stories, and present evidence with clarity.Listen on mobile platforms:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[Special Thanks to ⁠Legal Technology Hub⁠ for their sponsoring this episode.] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.comMusic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jerry David DeCicca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript:

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This week we're excited to present a special conversation from the 63rd New York Film Festival with members of the filmmaking team behind the Main Slate selection BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions, including director Kahlil Joseph, screenwriter Madebo Fatunde, artist Kaneza Schaal, and filmmakers Savanah Leaf and Raven Jackson, moderated by Jon-Sesrie Goff, Program Officer at the Ford Foundation. BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions opens in select theaters this Friday, November 28th. Visual artist and filmmaker Kahlil Joseph's video installation BLKNWS debuted in galleries and museums across the country in 2019, immersing viewers in the imagined world of a television news network from a Black perspective. After expanding this concept into a short film, Joseph has developed it even further into a feature film, and the result is a celebration of Black life that reconceptualizes and remediates common, corporate notions of journalism. Joseph's sprawling film is an uninterrupted gush of ideas, mixing newly shot footage and extant media, leaping from fantastical images to historical narratives, collapsing boundaries that often separate documentary and fiction. A multidimensional work of vision and ambition, BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions offers an alternately riotous and meditative compendium of the Black experience. A Rich Spirit release. The 63rd New York Film Festival is presented in partnership with Rolex.

Hello and welcome to another episode of Authentically ADHD. I'm Carmen, and today we're diving into how the holiday season feels through the eyes (and brain) of someone with AuDHD – that is, co-occurring autism and ADHD. For many of us, the holidays can feel less “holly jolly” and more like a perfect storm of stress. In this episode we'll explore why the season can be extra hard, what it looks and feels like, and science-backed strategies to survive (and maybe even enjoy) the holidays. Whether you're a newly diagnosed adult or a parent of a neurodivergent child, this one's for you.What Is AuDHD? (Autism + ADHD)First, a quick science check. Autism and ADHD often go hand in hand. In fact, research suggests roughly 50–70% of autistic people also meet criteria for ADHD. Likewise, about two-thirds of people with ADHD have another condition like autism. In plain terms, having AuDHD means your brain experiences both sets of traits – the social-pragmatic and sensory sensitivities of autism and the attention-dopamine challenges of ADHD.This combination can feel like a constant tug-of-war in the mind. One part of you craves novelty and spontaneity (hello, ADHD!), while another part craves predictability and routine (hello, autism!). Imagine loving new experiences but also needing your favorite cookie recipe exactly the same every year. The result? It can be disorienting: you might feel like you “don't fit” neatly into either camp. Some people with AuDHD describe it as an internal “tug-of-war” or seesaw: one side impulsive and messy, the other organized and anxious to plan.In practice, AuDHD often means compensating and crashing. For example, someone's autism-driven focus might compensate for their ADHD-driven distractibility at work, or vice versa – ADHD-driven chaos can overwhelm autistic need-for-order, leaving them paralyzed by overwhelm. Dopamine is also at play: ADHD brains naturally crave dopamine and may impulsively seek novelty to get it. This can collide with autistic routines (which prefer sameness), causing even more internal conflict. All of this can be exhausting, but it also means AuDHD brains are vividly tuned in and often intensely creative. Think of it as life on high-intensity mode – colorful and chaotic, requiring constant balancing.Why the Holidays Are Extra ChallengingNow layer on the holidays, and the pressure cooker heats way up. Even neurotypical people report elevated stress: one survey found 62% of adults felt “very or somewhat” more stressed during the holidays than at other times of year. But for AuDHD brains, the holidays can amplify every stressor:Routines Disrupted: The holidays upend our anchors. School break means new daily rhythms, late nights, irregular meals – everything that might keep an autistic-AuDHD person grounded gets flipped. As one ND observer notes, “routines are often our anchor, and when they're pulled away, it can leave us adrift”. Even small changes (late start on Monday, new host home, delayed bedtime) can throw our whole system off.Sensory Overload: Holiday sights, sounds, and smells come at you hard. Think bright lights, loud music, clanging dishes, lots of chatter, and maybe even firecrackers or poppers. These environments can push a neurodivergent nervous system into sensory overwhelm. In fact, decorations blaring carols while a dozen relatives talk at once – that's the classic recipe for sensory overload. Neuroscience explains it as bombarding the five senses: your brain goes into fight-or-flight mode, and it can stay on high alert even after you're home. One ADHD resource describes this: “the body's nervous system shifts into ‘fight-or-flight' mode… After the event, the body may remain on high alert, struggling to return to a relaxed baseline – leading to fatigue, overstimulation, and emotional shutdown.”. In short, holiday clamor can fry an AuDHD brain.Social and Family Dynamics: Holidays often mean forced proximity. You're expected to play nice at a crowded party, join in traditions, maybe hug or kiss relatives, and make small talk. That's a lot of unstructured social juggling. Neurodivergent people often need more downtime than society assumes, but the holidays cram intense social demands into the shortest days of winter. Feeling like you should be joyful and festive can clash with feeling drained, anxious, or withdrawn. This is the “disconnect between ‘should' and ‘feel'” one psychologist talks about: everyone else is pretending joy, but you might feel agitated, melancholic, or exhausted instead. In fact, holiday stress can bring out “regressive” feelings: snapping at family, ruminating on past hurts, or longing for a perfect moment that never happens.Executive Overload: Then there's all the planning and to-dos. Making a menu, shopping for gifts, wrapping, hosting – the holiday season can demand supercharged executive function. Neuroscience shows that high demands on the prefrontal cortex (the brain's planning center) can impair memory and even slow down new brain cell growth. In other words, tackling 1,000 tasks can literally short-circuit our focus and memory. A coaching article notes that the “mental burden” of remembering everything impedes memory and interferes with brain-cell production. Even if you usually manage your ADHD well, the holiday juggle can make you feel like you're losing control. It's no wonder stress and forgetfulness skyrocket.Emotional Intensity: Holidays can stir deep emotions. The idea of a “perfect family celebration” is a myth, and that gap can trigger sadness, anxiety, or frustration. A 1950s concept called “Holiday Syndrome” described it well: diffuse anxiety, irritability, helplessness, and nostalgic/bitter rumination about past experiences. Many people (autistic or not) feel a low-grade hum of agitation or melancholy under the tinsel and carols If you're also AuDHD, ADHD's emotional dysregulation can supercharge those feelings. Research on ADHD shows that after a high-energy event, brains can “crash” with deep fatigue or emptiness as dopamine levels plummet. So after a big family gathering you might feel emotionally drained – like you've hit a wall. As one expert puts it, the ADHD brain gets a dopamine surge in the moment, then a drop afterward, leading to confusion and exhaustion. Cue the tears or irritability after the decorations are taken down.In short, every holiday pressure – social expectations, sensory chaos, broken routines, endless chores – hits AuDHD brains all at once. It's like the perfect neurodivergent stress cocktail. One Autism/ADHD coach even calls the holidays “every AuDHD stressor at once”: unpredictability + social evaluation + sensory intensity + disrupted routines. No wonder we might feel totally fried by Dec 25.FOCUSED & PATREON ADWhat It Feels Like: Overwhelm, Meltdowns, and MaskingSo what does all that actually feel like? Picture this: You step into a brightly lit living room filled with holiday music, clinking dishes, and chatty people. Immediately, your senses are on high alert. You feel your heart rate up (fight-or-flight kick in), your thoughts start racing, and your tolerance for noise plummets. You might grit your teeth through forced smiles, struggling to follow 5 conversations at once. In that moment, you're using every bit of your brain's executive function – planning what to say, filtering stimulation, remembering everyone's names, and suppressing the urge to bolt for silence. It's exhausting.Later, when you finally escape, you might hit the proverbial wall. Suddenly you feel mentally numb, weepy, or totally blank. This is the classic AuDHD “crash.” As one ADHD writer explains, after the stimulus ends “your brain experiences a dopamine drop – leading to emotional disorientation, fatigue, or a deep sense of emptiness.”. You could become super-snappy or oversensitive (even minor things trigger tears or rage). You might replay awkward conversations and feel a wave of guilt or paranoia. Or you might simply withdraw – closing your eyes, zoning out, or curling up until you “recharge.” These aren't just mood swings; they're neurological reactions to overload.Kids and adults alike can shut down too – becoming nonverbal, hiding, or refusing to participate. You might have meltdowns (full emotional blow-ups) or shutdowns (going blank). It might look like bursts of crying, rage, or stimming (repetitive self-soothing behaviors). This is especially common if surprises disrupt expected plans. And if you're masking (pretending to be “normal”), this takes even more energy. One psychologist notes that neurodivergent folks “must mask extra hard” during holidays when everyone expects cheer, which makes us even more exhausted and anxious.If you're a parent, you might watch your neurodivergent child display these behaviors. Maybe your teen suddenly “shuts down” mid-game, or your kindergarten child bursts into tears over a drop of water on a new shirt. They might meltdown over something as small as being served pie in a different dish, or hyperfocus on one toy ignoring the party around them. Either way, the feeling inside is similar: overwhelmed, dysregulated, and just done.It may help to know: You are not alone and not wrong. Feeling relief when others appear joyful, or feeling resentful for holiday expectations, is normal for AuDHD brains. Our nervous systems truly react differently under holiday stress. The good news from neuroscience is that holiday stress is usually acute, not chronic – our brains tend to bounce back once the season is over. But during the season, we need real strategies to cope.Science-Backed Strategies for Managing OverwhelmNow, let's talk solutions. Neurobiology isn't just doom and gloom – it also suggests practical fixes. Below are some evidence-informed strategies that target the very stressors we discussed. Think of these as your AuDHD holiday survival kit. You don't have to use all of them, but the more you prepare your brain, the smoother this season can be.1. Maintain Structure and RoutineWhenever possible, keep some normalcy. Research on executive function shows that routines are crucial anchors for neurodivergent minds. Try to stick to regular sleep and meal times as much as you can, even if other parts of your day change. For example: have dinner at 6 pm even if everyone else is having it late, or set an alarm for your usual bedtime. The coaching advice is to plan in advance: make checklists of tasks (shopping, wrapping, cooking) and schedule them early. Use calendars, alarms, or apps to remind you of things – our brains are already overloaded without trying to store all holiday details. Planning also includes travel: if you have to visit family, confirm details (who's hosting, what's served) beforehand so it's not a surprise.Visual supports can help too. For kids and adults, a visual schedule (even just on your phone) outlining “Friday: drive to grandma's house; Saturday: gift-opening 10am, game night 6pm” can ground you. Advanced Autism Services recommends creating a visual map of the event with times and people. Even as an adult, knowing the plan lowers anxiety. Similarly, preparing your child with social stories or role-playing can make gatherings feel more predictable.Finally, keep your exercise and self-care rituals. The Harvard team reminds us that even holiday parties need cognitive flexibility – which is easier when the brain is well-restedt. So keep up that morning run or evening walk, even if it's just 10 minutes. Exercise releases stress-fighting chemicals in the brain, which can buffer holiday overload.2. Plan and Prioritize (Executive Function Hacks)You can't do everything, so delegate and prioritize ruthlessly. Which traditions truly matter to you? Focus on those, and let go of the rest. A coach suggests making a short list of top priorities (maybe it's one family dinner and a small gift exchange) and kindly declining additional activities. It's okay to skip a party or leave early – your brain's health is non-negotiable. If shopping is a drain, try online or streamlined gift ideas (gift cards, experience gifts, or even “cookies night in” kits). The key is reducing last-minute tasks, which spike stress.Use tools to help: create gift lists on your phone, set reminders a week before each event, or use productivity apps that break big chores into small steps. Even ADHD coaches agree: “Last-minute tasks are particularly stress-inducing, so plan everything in advance that you can.”. Plan your outfits, plan travel routes, plan what to say when Uncle Bob cracks a joke (maybe even a safe “exit phrase” if conversation gets intense!). This way the unexpected becomes expected, which grounds the AuDHD brain.3. Communicate and DelegateYou don't have to go it alone. Talk to your holiday co-pilots. If you have a partner or roommate, divide and conquer chores. Explain that you might need help with certain tasks – maybe they handle gift wrapping while you focus on meal prepping, for example. If you're a parent, team up with other parents: one person watches the kids while the other cooks. NFIL suggests checking in with your support network about feelings and plans.Crucially, set boundaries. Let family and friends know your limits. It's totally okay to say things like “I'm sensitive to crowds and might need a quiet break” or “I'll stay for an hour then take a walk around the block.” As one psychologist notes, neurodivergent people are often more sensitive to holiday stressors like forced gatherings and touching. So be your own advocate: politely excuse yourself to a quiet room, or step outside for air. You might even create a “signal” with a buddy if social exhaustion hits and you need help quietly bowing out. Remember that boundaries mean self-respect – you deserve to protect your peace.4. Sensory Self-CareCombat sensory overload proactively. Bring your tools and safe spaces. Noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds can be a lifesaver when the living room booms with music and chatter. Sunglasses (indoors if needed!) can soften bright lights. Keep a fidget (stress ball, textured toy, or something to squeeze) in your pocket or a weighted lap blanket in the car. Even carrying a familiar scented hand lotion or a small plush can ground you when stress spikes.If possible, help “sensory-proof” the holiday environment. Offer a sensory-friendly zone at home or the party venue – a quiet corner with dim lights and comfy seating. Advanced Autism tips say designating a quiet space with calming items (like weighted blankets or favorite objects) gives everyone a place to recharge. Make it explicit: let family know, “I might head to the quiet room when I need a break.” You'll avoid confusion or hurt feelings. If you feel overload coming on, take that break. Step outside, do some deep breathing, stare at the horizon for a minute. Science suggests that even a few moments of sensory downtime can reset your nervous system.On the topic of sensory input: eat mindfully. If bright lights and noise scramble your nerves, having a calming snack (water, a snack with protein) can help level you out. Avoid too much sugar or caffeine spikes if possible – they can worsen anxiety and crash you even more. (ADHD brains often crave carbs, as notes, but balancing with proteins can stabilize energy.) Also, be mindful of smells or textures that bother you – if Aunt's potpourri is too much, step back or move to another room.5. Emotional Regulation and Self-CompassionGive yourself grace. The holiday season often brings up big feelings (nostalgia, grief, anxiety). It's okay to feel less than jolly. Dr. Megan Neff calls it the disconnect between what we “should” feel and what we actually feel. Acknowledge your feelings without judgment. You don't have to force a smile or pretend you're loving every moment if you're not. In fact, research on emotion in ADHD underscores that we have real neurobiological reasons for our intense feelings.Build in emotional checkpoints. Throughout the day, pause and ask yourself: “How am I doing? Am I overwhelmed?” If you notice tension in your shoulders or tightening in your chest, respond with a known calming strategy: this could be deep, slow breathing (even 4-4-4 breaths: inhale 4 seconds, hold 4, exhale 4), grounding (feel your feet on the floor, notice three things around you), or a short visualization (imagine a peaceful scene). Even a quick stretch can shock your body out of fight-or-flight mode.Remember, you don't have to be “on” 100%. It's okay to sit quietly and read a book while others chat, or scroll on your phone for a mental break. Taking care of yourself isn't rude – it's survival. The Neurodivergent Notes author puts it well: start by “acknowledging that the holiday season can be hard” and giving yourself permission to feel off or “not OKay”. You might even mentally prepare a mantra: “I do not have to be perfect. My feelings are valid.” Repeat that if family guilt trips start to chatter in your mind.If anxiety or irritation spikes, try reframing: nothing says every moment has to be merry. You can enjoy the smell of pine or the glow of lights without absorbing all the chaos. Keep reminding yourself: “This is just one season. I'll get through it, and then I can relax.” As Harvard experts note, holiday stress is acute – it will subside once the season passes. Meanwhile, lean into what you find comforting: maybe a warm tea by yourself, a brief nap, or a fun playlist in your headphones.6. Navigate Family Dynamics and TraditionsFamilies can be great, but holiday families can also trip alarm bells. If certain traditions or relatives trigger you, it's OK to modify or skip them. Brainstorm alternatives: If large dinners are a nightmare, how about a small movie night with a couple people you feel safe around? If gift exchanges stress you, propose a simpler plan (e.g. Secret Santa with a modest budget, or letting kids pick one special gift each). Decline invitations graciously: “Thank you for having me, but I'll pass this time” is perfectly acceptable. People might not get it, but the goal is to keep you well, not please them.For parents of AuDHD kids: many of these strategies apply to your child too. Prepare them with visuals or previews of events, pack their favorite quiet toys, and have an exit strategy if they get overwhelmed. Engage them in something structured during gatherings (e.g. start a puzzle together, or have a “gift wrap station” where they help with one thing – giving them focus and predictability). Communicate with other family members about your child's needs ahead of time: “X is sensitive to noise, we have headphones ready if needed.” Even young children can be taught a safe word or signal for a break.During gatherings, consider creating a “sensory diet” space even for neurodivergent adults. If you're hosting, put out a bowl of noise-canceling earbuds, a quiet corner with pillows, or a weighted lap blanket on the couch. Make an announcement like, “Feel free to take a breather in the den if it gets loud!” This normalizes it for everyone. If family members don't understand, you might need a gentle explanation: “I have ADHD/autism – sometimes I process things differently. I just need a little downtime every now and then.” Hopefully, they'll respect that.7. Focus on Joy and AcceptanceFinally, try to anchor yourself in the parts of the holidays you do enjoy. Maybe it's a cherished tradition, a favorite scented candle, watching a goofy holiday movie, or hanging with a person (or pet) who always makes you smile. Plan one or two little moments you look forward to, and treat those as gifts to yourself. It could be 15 minutes alone playing a video game, stepping outside to gaze at the stars, or savoring hot cocoa. These tiny rituals can ground you.And remember: it does not have to be the “perfect” holiday. The mantra from neuroscientists and psychologists is to keep expectations realistic. The Harvard article even reminds us: holidays are “just another time of year”. What matters is that you're safe and okay. If you spend the evening in pajamas binge-watching rather than hosting a feast, that's fine. You get to decide what this season means to you.Above all, be gentle with yourself. As the holiday advice goes: give yourself permission to be a bit Grinchy. It's okay if you feel like “more Scrooge than Hallmark hero” – that feeling is valid. By acknowledging that and taking small steps to care for yourself, you give your brain the buffer it needs. The goal isn't to force holiday cheer; it's to manage the chaos in ways that serve you, not deplete you.You've Got This (One Step at a Time)The holidays might be tricky for AuDHD brains, but you now have a toolbox of strategies informed by science and experience. To recap: Plan and prioritize, keep some routine, check in with your body's needs, create quiet spaces, set boundaries, and show yourself kindness. These steps tap directly into the neuroscience of stress and ADHD – they help keep your prefrontal cortex functioning and your nervous system calmer.Lastly, remember that the real magic of the holidays is connection – not the chaos. Connect with one or two supportive people. Focus on what truly matters to you. When you feel overwhelmed, remind yourself that this tough season is temporary and that you are not alone in feeling this way. Many of us AuDHDers have been there and come out the other side.Thank you for listening to Authenti

This week Bonny Leibowitz joins the podcast to talk about her mixed media installations and sculpture works, which examine the boundaries between manufactured and organic landscapes. Bonny has an upcoming exhibition: Adventures In Plunderland that opens December 6th from 6-8 PM at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center in Dallas Texas. The exhibition runs December 6th - January 10th. Bonny was selected as a 2021 Studio Break Professional Competition podcast winner by our juror Erika B. Hess.

Welcome back to the A–Z of TEFL, where this week Gav and Em tumble head-first into the wonderfully vibrant world of V! Expect variety, velvet vests, victorious vocabulary moments, and a VERY enthusiastic debate about voiced fricatives. There are visual coincidences, laughing puppies, identical cars, and a surprisingly deep chat about finding your authentic teacher voice. Grab a cuppa to support the show at ko-fi.com/howtoenglishpodGrammar Drops: https://www.youtube.com/@GrammarDropsWhizbusters: https://whizbusters.teachable.com/Game music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=951ZpDOP9VY&list=PL170TfEhZz-_GstI3bsghBfuD-u8nlHHD&index=13Timestamps00:00 – Intro01:04 – Variety, spice, and T-shirts04:58 – Shout-outs!05:46 – Voiced letters & the /v/ vs /w/ showdown13:06 – Visual coincidences picture task22:54 – Finding your teacher voice29:02 – Big & small teaching victories31:07 – Vocabulary vs Lexis35:14 – Body-action vocabulary game39:48 – Vitality as a teacher43:49 – Gav's tips and more Vs43:13 – Em's tip45:15 – Outro & next week's teaser

'Before After, Antes, Depois' é o titulo de um livro sedutor que em 312 páginas nos põe a contemplar o dialogo entre o traço e os o de um mestre arquiteto e escultor, Álvaro Siza Vieira e as fotografias do de um arquiteto que escolheu a fotografia, Duccio Malagamba.

News reporting has got to be one of the toughest markets for a visual journalist to crack. But the whirlwind of 24/7 news cycles and the pressures of telling human stories in rural news deserts have not deterred today's guest, Keren Carrión, a photojournalist and short form video producer currently working on the NPR visuals team. Follow along as we chart Keren's evolution from stills to documentary video stories to vertical social media clips that can be absorbed in two minutes or less. We also learn about the many opportunities for feedback and career advancement she's explored, and the mix of internships and mentorship programs that have been central to her career success. When asked about parting advice for current students she notes, "I think it's really important to have a visual voice. And the only way to find that is to keep shooting. Yeah. And I will also say meet with as many people as possible, be mentored, go to portfolio reviews figure out how to elevate that voice."   Guest: Keren Carrión Episode Timeline: 2:28: Keren's early photo experiences, pairing pictures with stories for her high school paper. 5:05: Adding video to the mix in college and how this has influenced her storytelling. 10:40: Keren's advice to college students: Seek out networking and internship opportunities. 12:17: Momenta Workshops and other non-profit mentorship programs, and how these opportunities can shape creative vision and skills. 20:20: Working with Report for America in Texas, covering under-reported stories and rural news deserts. 26:22: The evolution of news media and Keren's work at NPR to create short form videos for distribution across social media platforms. 31:12: Keren's current gear, from iPhones to Sony mirrorless cameras, for shooting vertical videos 35:32: Non-traditional news reporting and how user-generated content is now shared by larger news organizations. 38:28: Keren's future aspirations to evolve with the industry and learn new skills as platforms and audiences change. 39:56: More advice for the next generation: Keep shooting to find and elevate your visual voice.   Guest Bio: Keren Carrión is a photojournalist and a short-form video producer currently working on the NPR visuals team. Originally from Puerto Rico, Keren graduated from George Washington University in 2019 with a BFA in Photojournalism. Prior to her current role, she spent two years as a photojournalist for KERA News, NPR's affiliate station in Dallas through Report for America. She has also worked with CNN as a video editor in Atlanta, and interned with Univision, USA Today, The Hill, and the New York Times Student Journalism Institute. Additionally, Keren is an alumna of the Eddie Adams Workshop and Momenta Photo Workshop's Project Puerto Rico. When Keren isn't working, she's probably sitting in the window seat of an airplane, heading to a new destination. If not, you can always find her with a camera in hand — or petting the nearest dog.   Stay Connected: Keren Carrión Website: https://www.kerencarrion.com Keren Carrión Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerencarrionphoto Keren Carrión on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keren-carrion  Keren Carrión at Report for America: https://www.reportforamerica.org/members/keren-carrion/ Keren Carrión at NPR: https://www.npr.org/people/1213266959/keren-carrion   Credits: Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens  

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Beyond the Visual is the UK's first major sculpture exhibition where blind and partially blind practitioners are central to its curation, and make up most of the exhibitors. The work is based on ground-breaking research that challenges the dominance of sight in the making and appreciation of art. The project is led by Professor Ken Wilder and Dr. Aaron McPeake who are today's guests on our radio show, Brainwaves. Over the next two episodes, Ken and Aaron talk to host Mark about access to the arts for disabled people, in particular blind people. Ken Wilder's Website: https://www.kenwilderartist.com/(link is external) Aaron McPeake's Website: https://www.aaronmcpeake.com/index.html(link is external) More information about the exhibition can be found here: Henry Moore Foundation(link is external) An open source PDF of Beyond the Visual: Multisensory Modes of beholding art by Ken Wilder and Aaron McPeake can be accessed here: Beyond the Visual

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Work sometimes triggers our fight‑or‑flight responses—especially in agency life. In this episode, Galen sits down with leadership coach and operations strategist Abigail Jones and project manager/coach Matthew Fox to explore what happens when we ignore the signals our bodies are giving us, and how tapping into our “body intelligence” can help us lead more consciously in a technology‑driven world. They unpack how our nervous systems get hijacked by stress in modern work, how noticing our physical responses becomes a tool (not just a symptom), and how teams and agencies can shift culture to reclaim better performance and wellbeing.This is a grounded, real‑world conversation—no fluff—about how our bodies, our minds, and our projects intersect.Resources from this episode:Join the Digital Project Manager CommunitySubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with Abigail on LinkedIn and InstagramCheck out SouthleftConnect with Matthew on LinkedIn and The BureauThe Leadership Circle Profile assessment What it is: The most comprehensive 360-degree leadership assessment that measures both competencies (what you do) and internal assumptions (how you think)Why I use it: It's the only tool I've found that measures both reactive leadership patterns (controlling, protecting, complying) and creative leadership capacities (relating, self-awareness, authenticity, systems thinking)Visual profile shows leaders exactly where they're operating from fear vs. trustI'm certified to administer and interpret this assessmentSomatic & Body Intelligence PracticesWindow of Tolerance (from Polyvagal Theory): there's a "window" where you can think clearly and respond consciously. When stress pushes you outside that window, you go into survival mode.Concept from Dr. Stephen Porges' Polyvagal TheoryUnderstanding your nervous system's capacity to handle stress before going into fight/flight/freezeHelps leaders recognize when they're dysregulated and need to pauseLinks to learn morehttps://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheoryhttps://www.stayingsane101.com/post/polyvagal-theory-enhancing-the-window-of-toleranceBody Scan PracticeSimple 60-second practice: scan from head to toe and notice sensations without judgmentBefore big decisions, difficult conversations, or anytime you feel activatedBrings you into present-moment awareness and accesses somatic intelligenceFree guided meditationshttps://www.uclahealth.org/uclamindful/guided-meditationshttps://www.mindful.org/beginners-body-scan-meditation/https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/body_scan_meditationTech solutionsHeadspace body scan guide: https://www.headspace.com/meditation/body-scanCalm bo

How do you transform thousands of frontline colleagues from overloaded and under-informed to connected, confident, and AI‑enabled, without breaking the stores?In this episode of The Retail Podcast, Alex sits down with Chris Chandler (Head of Store Support, Midcounties Co‑op) and Mark Williams (Managing Director, WorkJam EMEA) to unpack a full frontline transformation: from paper, WhatsApp groups and scattered comms… to a single digital frontline platform with 90%+ activation and the removal of many tasks removed in just 12 months.

My guest is Matt Abrahams, lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a world expert in communication and public speaking. He explains how to speak with clarity and confidence and how to be more authentic in your communication in all settings: public, work, relationships, etc. He shares how to eliminate filler words ("umm"-ing), how to overcome stage fright and how to structure messages in a way that makes audiences remember the information. He also shares how to recover gracefully if you "blank out" on stage and simple drills and frameworks that dramatically improve spontaneity, storytelling and overall communication effectiveness. People of all ages and communication styles will benefit from the practical, evidence-supported protocols Matt shares to help you communicate with greater confidence and impact. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Pre-order Andrew's book Protocols: https://go.hubermanlab.com/protocols Thank you to our sponsors AGZ by AG1: https://drinkagz.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Mateina: https://drinkmateina.com/pages/store-locator Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (0:00) Matt Abrahams (3:21) Public Speaking Fear, Status; Speech Delivery (5:36) Speech, Connection, Credibility; Authenticity (9:05) Monitoring, Self-Judgement; Memorization, Tool: Object Relabeling Exercise (13:13) Sponsors: Eight Sleep & BetterHelp (15:40) Cadence & Speech Patterns; Lego Manuals, Storytelling & Emotion (19:18) Visual vs Audio Content, Length, Detail (23:19) Understanding Audience's Needs, Tool: Recon – Reflection – Research (24:25) Judgement in Communication, Heuristics (27:33) Questions, Responding to the Audience, Tool: Structuring Information (31:34) Feedback & Observation; Tools: Three-Pass Speech Review; Communication Reflection Journal (39:09) Movement, Stage Fright, Content Expertise (42:54) Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & Joovv (45:34) Multi-Generation Communication Styles & Trust; Curiosity, Conversation Turns (50:32) Linear vs Non-Linear Speech, Tool: Tour Guide Expectations (53:21) Develop Communication Skills, Audience Size, Tools: Distancing; Practicing (1:01:43) Tool: Improv & Agility; Great Communication Examples; Divided Attention (1:09:36) One-on-One Communication vs Public Speaking (1:11:00) Sponsor: Mateína (1:12:00) Neurodiversity, Introverts, Communication Styles; Writing & Editing (1:16:30) Calculating Risk, Tool: Violating Expectations & Engaging Audience (1:21:20) Authenticity, Strengths, Growth & Improv (1:23:23) Damage Control, Tools: Avoid Blanking Out; Contingency Planning, Silence (1:30:32) Nerves, Tool: Breathwork; Spontaneous Communication; Beta-Blockers (1:34:29) Communication Hygiene, Caffeine, Tools: NSDR/Yoga Nidra; Vestibular System & Sleep (1:40:08) Conversation Before Speaking; Delivering Engaging Speeches (1:42:56) Sponsor: Function (1:44:43) Anticipation, Tool: Introduce Yourself; Connect to Environment, Phones (1:51:30) Customer Service & Kids Jobs; Tool: Role Model Communication; COVID Pandemic (1:56:04) Quiet But Not Shy, Extroverts; Social Media Presence (2:00:25) Martial Arts, Sport, Running, Presence & Connection (2:04:16) Apologizing; Communication Across Accents & Cultures (2:07:36) Interruptions, Tools: Paraphrasing; Speech Preparation (2:10:57) Public Speaking Fear, Tool: Envision Positive Outcome; Arguments & Mediation (2:13:19) Omit Filler Words, Tool: Landing Phrases; Time & Storytelling (2:16:52) Asking For a Raise; Poor Communicators & Curiosity; Memorization (2:19:49) Pre-Talk Anxiety Management; Acknowledgements (2:23:47) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hay un tratamiento de cambio del color de ojos, que está en tendencia y por supuesto se ve muy bonito, sin embargo, hoy te contamos las consecuencias y riesgos de realizar este procedimiento. La oftalmóloga Mónica Ponce nos aclara los pros y los contras. ¡Vivir en armonía y disfrutar el presente es encontrar el verdadero Placer de Vivir! Disfruta el podcast en Uforia App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, ViX y el canal de YouTube de Uforia Podcasts, o donde sea que escuches tus podcasts. ¿Cómo te sentiste al escuchar este Episodio? Déjanos tus comentarios, suscríbete y cuéntanos cuáles otros temas te gustaría oír en #porelplacerdevivir 

Visual effects veteran Dennis Berardi joins the podcast to discuss the resurrection of his legendary studio, Mr. X, and his latest collaboration with Guillermo del Toro on Frankenstein. Dennis shares the technical and artistic challenges behind the film, detailing how his team blended massive physical builds with digital artistry to create the film's "invisible" effects. From creating expansive Arctic icescapes in a Toronto parking lot to blowing up 20-foot "bigature" miniatures for the climactic tower sequence, Dennis explains how they achieved an operatic scale while maintaining the emotional intimacy of Del Toro's father-son narrative. The conversation also navigates the complex business of visual effects, as Dennis recounts the dramatic story of selling Mr. X to Technicolor and his subsequent fight to reclaim the brand and IP after the parent company's collapse. He outlines his philosophy for rebuilding Mr. X as a boutique, filmmaker-focused studio that values artistry over volume. Finally, Dennis, Chris, and Daniel speculate on the future of the industry, discussing the impact of AI, the fracturing of the VFX market, and why relationship-driven, smaller shops may be the key to sustainable high-end filmmaking. Mr. X Website > Dennis Berardi bio > Dennis Berardi on IMDB > Frankenstein on Netflix > The Empty Man Trailer >   This episode is sponsored by: Center Grid Virtual Studio Kitbash 3D (Use promocode "cggarage" for 10% off)  

In this episode, your hosts Suzi Dafnis and Michelle Falzon unpack a simple, repeatable system so that the client wins already happening in your world become visible marketing assets — not forgotten moments. Listen now to see how you can turn casual comments, small wins, and big transformations into strategic social proof that builds trust and speeds up buying decisions. Listen to This Episode to Hear More About: The real reason social proof sells when your copy alone doesn't. How Robert Cialdini's "social proof" principle works in the real world and why it's non-negotiable for your marketing. Why your best proof is probably hiding in plain sight. The everyday emails, DMs, and off-hand comments you're overlooking — and how to start spotting them instantly. How to build a simple "Capture" system your whole team can use. From Slack channels to shared folders, what to set up so proof is grabbed, named, and filed automatically (not "when you remember"). The surprising truth about what counts as powerful proof. Why small, relatable wins often outperform the big, dramatic "I made a million dollars" stories — especially for newer buyers. How to bake social proof requests into your process. Smart "ask moments" for service providers, coaches, eCommerce brands and more, so testimonials and case studies flow naturally. Turning raw feedback into assets with the "Create" step. How to transform screenshots, quotes, and stories into persuasive posts, slides, emails, and case studies without feeling braggy. Visual vs emotional vs numerical proof — and when to use each. A fast way to choose whether to show a graph, share a story, or highlight a single sentence to maximise impact. What to do when you feel awkward sharing client wins. The mindset reframe that turns promotion into a genuine celebration of your clients (and why that energy is magnetic). The Publish rhythm: how to make proof part of your ongoing marketing, not a once-a-launch afterthought. Where to place social proof across emails, socials, webinars, sales pages and more. How the Capture → Create → Publish flywheel compounds over time. Why a well-run Social Proof System keeps shortening decision time and increasing conversions, month after month. And much more… Also Mentioned in This Episode: Apply For Mastermind Ready to scale your business? Explore the HerBusiness Marketing Success Mastermind for expert support and community. Apply Now Join the HerBusiness Network Find out why HerBusiness is Australia's leading network for women business owners. Join Now Ep 267: How to Use Custom GPTS with Tina Tower https://herbusiness.com/podcast/how-to-use-custom-gpts-to-save-time-create-better-content-and-sound-more-like-you-with-tina-tower/ Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Dr Robert Cialdini https://www.influenceatwork.com/books-and-publications/ Australian Writers' Centre https://www.writerscentre.com.au Valerie Khoo – Writer, artist and CEO of the Australian Writers' Centre. https://valeriekhoo.com/ Sarah Brabbin - British Wildlife Sculptor https://www.sarahbrabbin.com/

Host: Michael Fanning, SVP at Windermere Real Estate & Co-Owner of Windermere CoachingGuest: Stacy Brown Randall, Referral Expert & AuthorStacy Brown Randall returns to discuss her new book, The Referable Client Experience, and shares powerful strategies for generating referrals through exceptional client service. This conversation goes beyond the basics of "do great work" to reveal the systematic approach agents need to build a truly referable business.Work Touchpoints + Relationship Building Touchpoints = Referable Client ExperienceIt's not just about doing great work—it's about how your clients feel working with you.Getting more referrals from people already referring you (covered in first book)Generating referrals from your client experience (covered in new book)Getting new people to refer you (future book)1. New Client StageAddress the "quiet voice"—what clients are thinking but not sayingCombat potential buyer's remorseTools: Journey cards, expectation mapsShow clients visually what to expect (60% of adults are visual learners)2. Active Client StageBeware of the "lull of complacency"Navigate the waiting game without losing connectionBalance work touchpoints with relationship buildingDon't just email updates—create meaningful touchpoints3. Alumni Client StageAvoid the disappearing actMaintain relationship building after the transactionRemember: clients have 8-9 year cycles and can refer you every yearScale your approach based on transaction volume✓ Visual communication is crucial - Create buyer/seller books that map the journey from A to Z✓ Address the quiet voice early - Normalize concerns and remove stigma from what clients are worried about✓ Consistency beats intensity - Your biggest challenge isn't getting started—it's staying consistent when you get busy✓ Identify your referral hot zones - Certain moments in your client experience are more likely to generate referrals✓ New agents can compete - You don't need years of experience when you have a professional, systematic client experienceHost of Roadmap to Referrals podcast (approaching 400 episodes in early 2026)Author of Generating Business Referrals Without Asking (2018)Author of The Referable Client Experience (new release)Teaches the science of referrals—how to generate referrals without asking, manipulating, or excessive networkingGet Stacy's New Book: The Referable Client ExperienceConnect with Stacy:Website: stacybrownrandall.comPodcast: Roadmap to Referrals (new episodes every Tuesday)Instagram: @stacybrownrandallLinkedIn: Stacy Brown Randall"Do great work and you'll get referrals. But you're probably not doing anything wrong—you just don't know what you don't know about bridging the gap between being referable and actually receiving referrals." - Stacy Brown RandallSubscribe to Windermere Ask a Coach for more conversations with industry experts and practical strategies for building a thriving real estate business.Be awesome, help somebody, and make it a great day!Episode OverviewKey Topics CoveredThe Referable Client Experience FormulaThe Three Foundational Referral StrategiesThe Three Client StagesKey TakeawaysAbout Stacy Brown RandallResourcesQuote to Remember

Most people picture heaven as a boring place— floating on clouds, strumming harps, and singing forever. But the Bible paints a far more vivid and exciting picture. Revelation 21–22 pulls back the curtain to reveal a dazzling city brimming with adventure, beauty, creativity, and life! When you see what God is preparing, it might just blow your mind in the best possible way. This is the world we've all been waiting for. And the best part? We finally meet Jesus face-to-face! Come take a visual tour of your future home in heaven.

Could undiagnosed vision issues be holding your students back? In this eye-opening episode, Ash chats with behavioural optometrist Amy Fortescue to unpack how children's vision, far beyond just 20/20 eyesight, can deeply affect their learning, behaviour, and classroom confidence.Amy introduces us to the world of behavioural optometry, where the eyes are seen as an extension of the brain. Together, Ash and Amy explore how visual challenges like eye tracking issues, visual processing delays, and undetected long-sightedness can impact everything from reading fluency to attention and even writing development.Plus, Amy shares practical signs for teachers to look out for, classroom strategies to support visual learners, and why a standard preschool screening often isn't enough.In This Episode, You'll Learn:What behavioural optometry is and why it matters in educationHow to spot hidden vision problems in your classroomHow eye tracking affects reading—and what can helpThe surprising overlap between vision issues and ADHD symptomsKey Takeaways:Vision is more than sight - it's how the brain processes what the eyes see.Children with learning challenges may have undiagnosed visual issues, even if they pass standard screenings.Classroom strategies like deep breathing, and seating can boost reading and focus.Visual perceptual skills, not just fine motor, may impact handwriting, OTs and optometrists both play a role.A collaborative, whole-child approach is key: “It's not always either vision or attention, it can be both.”From personal stories to professional insights, this episode is packed with knowledge that could make a world of difference for the students in your care.Rainbows ahead,Alisha and AshleighResources mentioned in this episode:Connect with Amy on Instagram @amyfortescueoptomLearn more about behavioural optometry hereFind Amy's eye exercises hereListen to an episode about The Science of Reading here. APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY  | AMAZONAbout Today's GuestAmy Fortescue is a behavioural optometrist based in Southern Sydney with a passion for paediatric eye care. She completed her Bachelor of Optometry and Bachelor of Science in 2010, earning top honours in children's vision and binocular vision, an early sign of the career path she was destined to follow.Amy's journey into optometry began in her father's practice in Ramsgate Beach, where she started helping out as soon as she was old enough to file record cards and fold newsletters. She continued working there until August 2025, building years of hands-on experience and deep community ties.Since graduating, Amy has pursued extensive additional training in behavioural optometry and is now preparing to open her own practice in Autumn 2026.Let's hear from you! Text us!

Las imágenes se han convertido en el nuevo idioma digital. En este episodio reflexiono sobre cómo emojis, stickers, filtros y deepfakes están cambiando nuestra forma de comunicarnos y de entender la realidad.Un recorrido por los nuevos códigos visuales que definen la conversación contemporánea.Bloque 1 – De dónde venimos: la imagen como lenguaje universal.Durante siglos, la palabra fue la medida del pensamiento; hoy, la imagen es la medida de la emoción.Bloque 2 – Situación actual: comunicación instantánea y visualidad infinitaHoy la imagen no documenta: performa. No muestra lo que somos, sino lo que queremos que se vea.Bloque 3 – Hacia dónde vamos: nuevos códigos de comunicación visualEl futuro del lenguaje visual será híbrido: mitad humano, mitad algoritmo. ¿Nos comunicaremos con símbolos generados por inteligencia artificial, o seguiremos buscando emoción y sentido en lo que solo puede transmitir una mirada real?Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tecnoap21--4507454/support.Puedes contactar conmigo para enviarme tus opiniones y comentarios, así como sugerencias y peticiones a: contacto@tecnoap21.comTambién puedes seguir a TecnoAp21 a través de las redes sociales:- X- Threads- Mastodon- BlueSky- LinkedIn- Post.News- Facebook- Instagram

For the first time the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds will be hosting an exhibition of contemporary sculpture designed to be experienced using multiple senses that move beyond the visual through the exhibition, ‘Beyond the Visual' which will open on 28 November 2025 and run until 19 April 2026.  The exhibition celebrates the work of both blind and non-blind artists who through their work challenge the dominance of sight in the making and appreciation of art. Works on display will include seven new commissions plus historical and contemporary work by sixteen international artists. All of the work in the exhibition can be experienced through more than one sense, including the sometimes forbidden act of touch.  RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up again with Dr Aaron McPeake, artist and Associate Lecturer at Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts in London and one of the Curators of the exhibition this time to talk about his commissioned work that will be on display in Leeds. To find out more about the ‘Beyond the Visual' exhibition at the Henry Moore Institute from 28 November 2025 to 19 April 2026 do visit - https://henry-moore.org/whats-on/beyond-the-visual/ (Image shows the Beyond the Visual logo. A black circle on a yellow background in which is written in the same yellow as the background 'Beyond' on one line, 'the Visual' on the line underneath and slightly to the right, and yellow braille dots representing the word 'sculpture' underneath)

For the first time the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds will be hosting an exhibition of contemporary sculpture designed to be experienced using multiple senses that move beyond the visual through the exhibition, ‘Beyond the Visual' which will open on 28 November 2025 and run until 19 April 2026.  The exhibition celebrates the work of both blind and non-blind artists who through their work challenge the dominance of sight in the making and appreciation of art. Works on display will include seven new commissions plus historical and contemporary work by sixteen international artists. All of the work in the exhibition can be experienced through more than one sense, including the sometimes forbidden act of touch.  RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with David Johnson, a blind artist who through his work provokes and challenges people's expectations of art. To find out more about the ‘Beyond the Visual' exhibition at the Henry Moore Institute from 28 November 2025 to 19 April 2026 do visit - https://henry-moore.org/whats-on/beyond-the-visual/ (Image shows the Beyond the Visual logo. A black circle on a yellow background in which is written in the same yellow as the background 'Beyond' on one line, 'the Visual' on the line underneath and slightly to the right, and yellow braille dots representing the word 'sculpture' underneath)

For the first time the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds will be hosting an exhibition of contemporary sculpture designed to be experienced using multiple senses that move beyond the visual through the exhibition, ‘Beyond the Visual' which will open on 28 November 2025 and run until 19 April 2026.  The exhibition celebrates the work of both blind and non-blind artists who through their work challenge the dominance of sight in the making and appreciation of art. Works on display will include seven new commissions plus historical and contemporary work by sixteen international artists. All of the work in the exhibition can be experienced through more than one sense, including the sometimes forbidden act of touch.  RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Sam Metz, artist and curator based in the north of England with low vision about their commissioned work for the exhibition and what works best for them around access and interacting with work on display in galleries and museums. To find out more about the ‘Beyond the Visual' exhibition at the Henry Moore Institute from 28 November 2025 to 19 April 2026 do visit - https://henry-moore.org/whats-on/beyond-the-visual/ (Image shows the Beyond the Visual logo. A black circle on a yellow background in which is written in the same yellow as the background 'Beyond' on one line, 'the Visual' on the line underneath and slightly to the right, and yellow braille dots representing the word 'sculpture' underneath)

In this Think Thursday episode of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, Molly explores how visual triggers—those subtle, often overlooked cues in your environment—powerfully influence your behavior. Whether it's a bottle on the counter, a glowing screen, or a browser tab, your brain is constantly scanning for shortcuts and responding to what it sees.Drawing on neuroscience and habit psychology, Molly explains why visual input is processed faster than any other sense and how it becomes tightly linked with repetitive behaviors. More importantly, she offers practical strategies to reduce unwanted visual cues and introduce new ones that support the behaviors you want to reinforce.This episode is for anyone curious about how to work with their brain—not against it—to build healthier, more intentional habits.What You'll Learn:Why your brain processes visual information in just 13 millisecondsHow visual cues trigger automatic behaviors—even before you're aware of themWhat “cue reactivity” is and how it affects desireHow dopamine gets released in anticipation of a reward, not afterReal-world examples of visual triggers you might not be noticingTwo powerful strategies for managing your visual environment intentionallyHow visual design can help you create new habits with less frictionPractical Strategies from the Episode:Remove Visual Triggers You Don't WantClear counters, put items in drawers, reduce sensory reminders of unwanted habits“Out of sight, out of mind” is more than a phrase—it's a cognitive toolAdd Visual Cues for Behaviors You Want to ReinforcePlace journals, shoes, or water bottles in visible spots tied to your goalsUse sticky notes or phone screensavers with thought prompts or affirmationsReady to Take the Next Step?Explore Molly's Drink Less Success 30-day self-starter program—grounded in neuroscience and designed to help you rewire your habits through simple, daily actions. Find the link in the show notes or visit mollywatts.com to learn more.Connect with Molly:Email: molly@mollywatts.comWebsite: mollywatts.comFacebook Group: Alcohol MinimalistInstagram: @alcoholminimalist ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Fearless Sellers podcast, host Joie Roberts interviews Tracy Tisdale Richardson, co-founder and CEO of Lilies of Tarleton, a family-run hot sauce and barbecue brand. Tracy shares her journey from growing up in her father's restaurant to launching a successful business on Amazon. The conversation explores themes of legacy, entrepreneurship, and the importance of branding and marketing in the food industry. Tracy emphasizes the significance of research and leveraging platforms like Amazon for nationwide distribution, while also discussing the balance between personal passion and market demand. Takeaways Tracy's journey is rooted in family and tradition. The importance of branding and storytelling in food products. Amazon provides a unique opportunity for small businesses. Research and preparation are key to success on Amazon. Utilizing AI can enhance marketing strategies. Balancing personal passion with consumer preferences is crucial. Visual appeal is essential for online food sales. Collaboration within family businesses can lead to success. Innovative product offerings can attract diverse markets. Nationwide distribution is more accessible through Amazon.

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Award-winning marketer and media expert Kim Ritberg shares how to grab attention in the first 3 seconds of your video — the part that really matters! Whether you're a business owner, coach, or content creator, this guide to hooks and headlines will transform your videos and keep your audience engaged from the start.What you'll learn:What a hook is and why it's critical (00:01)How to make your video irresistible in the first 3 seconds (00:57)Visual and text-based hook strategies (01:28)AI tools to help you write better headlines (04:27)Why your hook should focus on your audience — not everyone (05:36)Easy visual hooks you can use today (06:32)Real-life examples using props and movement (09:03)Kim also shares simple, budget-friendly tips to level up your video content — no big crew needed.Kim Rittberg was a TV news producer for a decade and trained thousands of people to be calm, cool and collected for live TV interviews. She also launched the digital video unit for Us Weekly leading to its $100 million sale, and was a video marketing executive at Netflix & PopSugar. She ditched corporate once she found herself working in the hospital delivery room. She now runs an award-winning company that helps real estate agents & business owners grow their leads, income and credibility with video and podcast. FREE DOWNLOAD: 10 Tips to Make Better Video In Less Time (To Grow Your Revenue) click hereFollow host Kim Rittberg on Instagram & Subscribe to Kim's YouTube Channel to Make Better Videos that ConvertSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, I welcome Jakub Wabiński and Vincent van Altena to the show to talk about their new book, Tactile Mapping. We explore how tactile and multisensory design can make maps—and data—more accessible for people with visual impairments and beyond. Jakub and Vincent share insights into how tactile maps are designed, tested, and used in real-world settings like museums and public spaces. We also discuss user-centered design, the challenges of scaling inclusive practices, and how tactile mapping can help everyone better understand and navigate the world around them.Keywords: Jakub Wabiński, Vincent van Altena, PolicyViz Podcast, Jon Schwabish, tactile mapping, inclusive cartography, data accessibility, tactile design, haptic maps, visual impairments, data visualization, inclusive design, spatial data, accessibility in mapping, geovisualization, map design, tactile graphics, inclusive data storytelling, multisensory design, universal design, ICA working group, TREP project, accessible data visualizationSubscribe to the PolicyViz Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Become a patron of the PolicyViz Podcast for as little as a buck a monthCheck out Jackub and Vincent's book Tactile MappingFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Substack, Twitter, Website, YouTubeEmail: jon@policyviz.com

Retention, What Should We Do Now? Join me for a update on retention, I explore a review of currentliterature and what the changes are recommended to our retention protocols,research of stability,  critical look of retainerfailures and factors to consider in design and location of fixedretainers, as well as monitoring recommendations based on Clinical PracticeGuidelines. This podcast is based on recent literature as well as two excellentlectures from this year's British Orthodontic Conference by Marie Cornelis(Australia) and Simon Littlewood (UK).  Recommendations for the maxilla:·     Low risk of relapse = Removable retainer (polyethyleneor polyurethane)·     High risk of relapse = Dual retention with fixedand removable retainers·     Fixed retainero  3-3 if occlusion allows, most likely 2-2 designunless high risk of canine relapseo  Location slightly gingival due to occlusalforces and account for Increase in overbite with age (Littlewood)   Recommendations for the mandible Lower archo  Low risk of relapse = fixed retainerso  High risk of relapse = dual archo  Fixed retainer 3-3§ Position slightly incisal Mandible: slightlymore incisal, greater cleanability, less gingival inflammation  – Petsos 2023 Monitoring regime·     1 month – fixed retainer (greatest timepoint offailure)·     3 month – removable retainer (motivation ofcompliance)·     Every 3-4 months Wouters 2018·     1 year retention necessary  Wouters 2018·     Annual check-up Wouters 2018o  Greater likelihood of compliance if annualcheck-upo  General dentist Improve compliance·     2/3rds stop wearing after 4 years,All-Moghrabi 2018·     Visual photo of relapse to patient and parentsincreased compliance Vs patient only or instructions only Lin 2015 (1.5Hrsgreater wear)                                                          Clinical PracticeGuideline For Orthodontic Retention Wouters 2019 (open access paper)  

Transitions happen all day long—moving from playtime to circle time, heading to lunch, or wrapping up to go home. For many autistic children, these changes can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even distressing. But with the right understanding and tools, we can make transitions smoother and more predictable. In this episode, I'm diving into why transitions can be hard for autistic kids and sharing practical, compassionate strategies to support them. You'll learn how to ease anxiety, build predictability, and create routines that work for both you and your students or child. Whether you're an educator, therapist, or parent, this episode will help you see transitions through an autistic lens—and give you ideas you can use right away to make them more successful. Takeaways:  Predictable routines help autistic children feel safe and secure. Transitions can cause anxiety due to uncertainty or sensory overwhelm. Executive functioning differences make shifting attention harder. Emotional attachments to activities can make ending them distressing. Monotropism explains deep focus—and how it can be both a challenge and a strength. Visual schedules and countdown tools (like a star chart or all-done bucket) create structure and comfort. Empathy, validation, and preparation go a long way. Video modeling can make transitions more concrete and successful. 

Step behind the camera with Ellen Kuras, the award-winning director and cinematographer whose visual storytelling has defined a generation of modern cinema. From her groundbreaking cinematography in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) to her powerful directorial work in Lee (2024), Ellen has redefined what it means to tell stories through light, emotion, and movement. In this in-depth conversation, Ellen shares her creative process, challenges as one of the first women in major cinematography, and her approach to capturing the soul of a story on screen. Whether you're a filmmaker, cinephile, or curious creative, this episode delivers rare insights into the craft, collaboration, and courage that fuel visual storytelling.

Step behind the camera with Ellen Kuras, the award-winning director and cinematographer whose visual storytelling has defined a generation of modern cinema. From her groundbreaking cinematography in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) to her powerful directorial work in Lee (2024), Ellen has redefined what it means to tell stories through light, emotion, and movement. In this in-depth conversation, Ellen shares her creative process, challenges as one of the first women in major cinematography, and her approach to capturing the soul of a story on screen. Whether you're a filmmaker, cinephile, or curious creative, this episode delivers rare insights into the craft, collaboration, and courage that fuel visual storytelling.

House hushing is a decluttering method that aims to create peaceful spaces in your home by reducing visual noise. Visual noise refers to anything excessive, jarring, or inharmonious in your environment, such as clutter, mismatched colors, or loud patterns. According to interiors blogger Myquillin Smith of The Nester, "Everything in your room has a voice… taking up visual, physical and even emotional space. Quieting your space removes all those voices in a room at once." Why is house hushing beneficial? And how do you hush a house? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do my eyelids twitch when I'm tired?⁠ ⁠Is sleeping naked good for you?⁠ ⁠Do anti-anxiety patches really work?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 28/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest is Dr. Jennifer Groh, PhD, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University. She explains how our brain encodes sights and sounds and integrates them so we can navigate and understand the world around us. She explains what thoughts really are and how what you focus on determines your thoughts, not just in that moment but your future thoughts too. We discuss this in the context of how to improve your level of focus and happiness and how to complete tasks and task-switch more effectively. We also discuss how you can rewire the neural circuits that underlie your default patterns of thinking and attention. Sponsors AGZ by AG1: https://drinkagz.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman Wealthfront*: https://wealthfront.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps 0:00 Jennifer Groh 3:41 Sounds & Vision, Sensory Integration; Dynamic Maps 7:42 Context & Mapping; Screens, Projection & Perception, Ventriloquists 13:52 Sound Localization 16:53 Sponsors: Lingo & Wealthfront 19:50 Hearing Loss & Sound Localization, Ear Folds 21:56 Unfamiliarity of Hearing Your Own Voice; Tool: Bone Conduction Headphones 26:16 Tool: Headphone Volume & Protecting Hearing 28:57 3D Sound, Sound Distance, Thunder, Earthquakes 37:24 Sound Integration; Sound Frequency & Distance, Warning Signals 44:36 Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & Our Place 47:39 Music, Rhythm, Community & Emotion 57:00 Music, Military; Courtship; Evolution of Music & Language 1:02:37 Ears, Visual & Auditory Integration, Sound Localization 1:09:48 Evolution of Visual & Auditory Systems, Music; Brain Controlling Vision 1:15:17 Sponsor: Helix Sleep 1:16:45 Physical Space & Sounds; Cathedrals, Sound Delay 1:22:37 Music, Emotion & Community; Science & Admitting Weakness 1:27:01 Thinking & Sensory Simulations; Forming Thoughts 1:33:18 Attention, Attractor States, Flow States, Tool: Changing Environment 1:37:38 Sounds & Environment for Focus, Attention, Tool: Mental Interval Training 1:44:37 Sponsor: LMNT 1:45:58 Endurance & Interval Mental Work; Mental Rest, Music 1:50:37 Musician, Rehearsal & Performance; Pressure 1:54:16 Chickens; Hypnotizing Chickens, Visual Attention & Focus 2:03:47 Relaxation, Phones & Schools, Boredom, Social Media 2:12:48 Acknowledgements 2:13:58 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter *This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The base APY is 3.50% on cash deposits as of November 07, 2025, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. If eligible for the overall boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, your boosted rate is also subject to change if the base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to program banks, where it earns the variable APY. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Investment advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 90: Does Digital Signage baffle you? Do you think, yeah it looks great and would totally help scale my business, but you have reservations? Well, today's your lucky day. Alan Nicholson of Electro-Matic Visual is here to demystify digital signage and show you how it's not as scary as it seems. And how you can sell it to your customers!Get in touch with Alan NicholsonElectro-Matic Visual websiteEmail: ajnicholson@electro-matic.comx: @em_displaysFacebook: @electromaticvisualInstagram: @em_visualEpisode 100 Live Q&A January 19th 10 am EDT Submit your questions hereCheck out the featured products:Arlon DPF V9500Nekoosa NextBond Nekoosa RTapeMetaMark Products"Your podcast is the best podcast in the business." - Jared Granberry, President, GSG (Graphic Solutions Group)The Slightly Serious Sign Podcast is now the #1 Most Fact Checked Podcast in the United States. Voted #1 by Signman (standing on a van on top of 18 pallets changing a lightbulb over a movie theater sign)https://www.wensco.com/company/slightly-serious-sign-podcast616.785.3333 W.A.R. (Wensco Automotive Restyling) Slightly Serious Sign Podcast Theme Song Courtesy of Joe Morreale© 2025 Joe MorrealeThe views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Wensco Sign Supply. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "Wensco Sign Supply" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, prod...

Wait, what are the wrong bodily fluids?! Join the AniTAY crew to find out as we chat more about the Fall 2025 Anime Season!This episode's members: Gugsy, Requiem, Marquan & Reikaze with Marquan handling the editing duties.The AniTAY Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast brought to you every other Wednesday. It is available on all your favorite podcast services! If you like us, be sure to subscribe to your favorite service and give us 5 stars! Your support is much appreciated and will help us grow and continue to provide this style of content.Itinerary Intro: 0:00:00–0:03:32Housekeeping: 0:03:32–0:05:59Req's thoughts on The Chainsawman Movie: 0:05:59–0:19:12 (spoilers 0:10:28–0:16:00)News — 0:19:12–0:32:50ShowsMy Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon, I'm Out for Revenge! — 0:32:50–0:36:46My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! — 0:36:46–0:38:36May I Ask For One Final Thing (Punch Princess) — 0:38:36–0:45:00Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! — 0:45:00–0:49:12The Reincarnated Villainess' Dark History — 0:49:12–0:52:42With You, Our Love Will Make It Through — 0:52:42–0:57:37My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's — 0:57:37–01:03:30Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle — 01:03:30–01:09:29Ranma 1/2 season 2–01:09:29Question of the Week — What is your favorite anime spookems? — 01:12:36–01:22:21End — 01:22:21–01:24:08Missed the previous episode of the AniTAY Podcast? Check it out here: https://medium.com/anitay-official/anitay-podcast-s10-e18-top-5-penis-penguins-361f8f963947

As Black Friday approaches, you're probably being inundated with ads for bigger, better televisions. But just how good is good enough? Are there limits to what our eyes can even make out?Visual perception researcher Maliha Ashraf joins Host Flora Lichtman to describe her new study on display resolution—including a display calculator she and her colleagues developed to help you determine the optimal display characteristics for a given room. And retinal neuroscientist Bryan Jones joins the conversation to delve into the workings of human vision.Guests:Dr. Maliha Ashraf is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge in the UK.Dr. Bryan W. Jones is a professor of ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

This episode is sponsored by Pupford. You can shop the low-calorie Pupford treat collection here and 100% of the commission from your purchase will go to Dogs Anonymous, a non-profit helping pups and people who need it the most.   Welcome to unPACKed, an open-minded podcast taking a clinical, *not political*, approach to help pet parents around the world. Join Sailor Jerri and Mattison, certified trainers and canine behavior experts with a combined 3 decades of experience in behavioral dog training.   In this episode, Brittany joins us to unpack what it really means to “get to know your dog as an individual.” Her two littermates, Dax and King, couldn't be more different: one sensitive and reactive, the other fairly confident. Together, we explore how stories, expectations, and even our own nervous systems shape the way we see our dogs. From “terminal uniqueness” to resilience and capacity, this conversation dives deep into the messy, nuanced process of truly meeting your dog where they are without overcomplicating what they need. A grounded, eye-opening discussion for anyone learning to see beyond the behavior and understand the dog in front of them. Come back next month to hear from Desi, the trainer who worked for four weeks with Brittany to help Dax and King.   To apply for a live unpacking, see photos of the dogs featured in this episode, or read full episode transcripts, visit us at www.unpacked.stream and connect with us on Instagram @unpacked.stream.   unPACKed was created by Jerri Scherff and Mattison Skoog-Simpson, and edited and produced by Mattison Skoog-Simpson.  Visual design by Mattison Skoog-Simpson and theme music by Oleksandr Stepanov.

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Welcome back to Your Last Resort Podcast w/ your host Brandon Legendre! Brandon is joined by Comedian Bianca Parato! They talk about St. Louis, Would you rathers, Wasabi propaganda, world fairs , and much much more!Make sure to rate, review, & subscribe. Most importantly thank you for letting us be your last resort!Visual: https://youtu.be/YOtmfue1i80 Bianca's Social: https://www.instagram.com/biancaparato?igsh=MWNnY3o2dTFsc3g2aQ== https://www.instagram.com/laughhigher?igsh=MTkxbXZuejVnbW9yNw== Brandon's Social: https://www.instagram.com/brandonlcomedy?igsh=c2psYWpseWY2ZHJo&utm_source=qr 

Pop-Ups, Mobile Boutique Life & Merchandising That Sells Today Brianna Williams, of Wildly Midwest, joins the podcast to share how she built a thriving mobile boutique business traveling to more than 45 markets a year across nine states. Brianna opens up about pivoting from handmaking baby clothes on Etsy to running a successful women's boutique on the road, what it really takes to make markets profitable, and the merchandising secrets that make customers stop, shop, and say, "I'll take the whole outfit." You'll learn: How Brianna pivoted from handmade baby clothes to a full-time women's boutique What 45+ markets a year really looks like — and how to plan them How to vet events, spot red flags, and find your perfect customer base Visual merchandising that sells: mannequins, layering, and storytelling through displays The tools, packing systems, and safety gear every mobile boutique owner needs   Join The Boutique Hub Retail Bootcamp   Brianna Williams & Wildly Midwest Website: wildlymidwest.com Instagram: @wildlymidwest Facebook: @wildlymidwest  ____________________________ Ashley Alderson: Instagram     The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube

Visual storytellers and creatives like filmmaker Cami Thomas are breathing life into the region's TV and film industry by drawing in the attention of larger production companies. With her narrative short “Kennelan,” Thomas hopes to foster the region's economic growth and civic pride, and to introduce St. Louis to a national audience. Thomas and “Kennelan” editor Jazzy Kettenacker share a behind-the-scenes look into the romantic-comedy ahead of its showing at this year's St. Louis International Film Festival.

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My guest: James Clear is the author of one of the most influential books of our generation, Atomic Habits. He's sold over 25 million copies worldwide and has helped millions of people transform their lives through the power of small changes. We brought the podcast to the campus of Ohio University, where we recorded live in front of 250 of the most impressive college students I've ever met. Notes: I loved the Morgan Housel moment - It was cool to see James' reaction to it (you can watch it on YouTube.com/RyanHawk). Morgan said, "I have absolutely not a single cell of envy for him. Because he is the nicest guy you will ever meet. You will not meet a nicer human than James Clear. You will not meet someone as successful as he is and as humble as he is. He is a saint in my life. And because of that, I adore every bit of this guy, so I cannot envy him. I am just inspired by his success, full stop." We should all strive to be that for the people in our lives. Your WHO - "Every opportunity in life comes through a person. Relationships are usually the most important thing. If you want to achieve more, there is a relationship that can unlock better results. If you want to make a meaningful contribution, helping others is a great way to do it. If you sim Willpower – 'People with tremendous self-control aren't that different from those who struggle. They're simply better at structuring their lives in a way that doesn't require heroic willpower.' It's not about determination, it's about design. That's liberating. Fall in Love with the Process - "When you fall in love with the process rather than the product, you don't have to wait to give yourself permission to be happy. You can be satisfied anytime your system is running. And a system can be successful in many different forms, not just the one you first envision." Make It Obvious, Easy, Attractive, Satisfying - The four laws of behavior change: make good habits obvious and bad habits invisible, make good habits easy and bad habits difficult, make good habits attractive and bad habits unattractive, make good habits satisfying and bad habits unsatisfying. Use the Two-Minute Rule - Scale any habit down to something that takes two minutes or less. Want to read more? Read one page. Want to run a marathon? Put on your running shoes. The goal is to master showing up and make the entry point as easy as possible. Standardize Before You Optimize - You can't improve a habit that doesn't exist. Master the art of showing up before worrying about optimization. Build consistency first, then work on increasing the dose or improving performance. Track Your Habits Visually - I use a paper clip strategy: start each day with 120 paper clips in one jar, move one to another jar each time I complete a writing session. Visual tracking provides clear evidence of progress and makes the habit satisfying. Habits Need to Match Your Personality - There's no one-size-fits-all approach. Morning people and night owls need different strategies. Work with your natural tendencies, not against them. Choose habits and contexts that align with who you already are. Create Commitment Devices - Make bad habits difficult through commitment devices. I had my assistant change my social media passwords every Monday and only give them back on Fridays. This eliminated mindless scrolling during my productive work hours. Focus on Systems, Not Goals - Winners and losers have the same goals. The difference is their systems. Goals are about the results you want to achieve; systems are about the processes that lead to those results. Fall in love with the process, not the outcome. Build Habits That Align With Your Desired Identity - I wanted to be a writer, so I wrote every Monday and Thursday for years. Eventually, I had proof. I couldn't deny I was a writer because of the body of work I'd created. Your habits are how you embody your identity. The Plateau of Latent Potential - We expect progress to be linear, but it's not. Habits often appear to make no difference until you cross a critical threshold. You need to persist long enough to get through the plateau and break through to the other side. Reduce Friction for Good Habits - I want to work out more, so I lay out my workout clothes the night before. When I wake up, they're the first thing I see. The easier you make the habit, the more likely you are to do it. Increase Friction for Bad Habits - Want to watch less TV? Unplug it after each use and put the remote in another room. The added friction makes the bad habit less appealing and gives you a moment to make a better choice. Automate Good Decisions - Technology can lock in good behavior. I set up automatic transfers to my investment account. Once the system is in place, the good behavior happens without requiring willpower or decision-making energy. Student Questions  On Building Habits in College - The mess of college is actually useful because you're forced to figure out who you are. Use this time to experiment with different habits and see what sticks. You have more flexibility now than you will later in life. On Breaking Bad Habits - Trying to eliminate a bad habit without replacing it with something else is really hard. The more sustainable approach is habit substitution. If you want to stop scrolling social media, replace it with reading for five minutes instead. On Staying Consistent - Never miss twice. Missing once is an accident; missing twice is the start of a new habit. Elite performers aren't consistent because they're more disciplined—they have better strategies for getting back on track quickly when life happens. On Finding Your Purpose - I think the idea of finding your purpose is misleading. You don't find your purpose; you build it through the habits you practice daily. Your life is essentially a collection of your habits, so if you want a different life, build different habits. On Overcoming Setbacks - After my accident, I had to redefine what success looked like. Sometimes progress means recovering what you lost rather than reaching new heights. Focus on what you can control today rather than what you wish you could control. On Reading and Learning - I read across many disciplines because insights often come from connecting ideas from different fields. Read widely, take notes, and revisit those notes regularly. The goal isn't to finish books—it's to find ideas that change how you think. On Building a Writing Practice - I published twice per week for years before anything took off. Most people overestimate what they can accomplish in one year and underestimate what they can accomplish in ten years. Show up consistently and let time do the heavy lifting. Reflection Questions Are you focused on achieving goals or building systems? What's one process you could improve this week that would make your desired outcomes more likely? What's one habit you want to build? Can you make it so easy that you can't say no—something that takes two minutes or less? How can you design your environment to make this habit obvious and attractive? Which of your current habits align with the identity you want to build? What small votes can you cast today through your actions to prove to yourself who you want to become? Former Episodes Referenced #529 - James Clear - Becoming an Optimist, Creating Your System, & Setting Up Your Future Self #655 - Morgan Housel - The Simple Formula For Happiness, Betting on Others, & Gaining Independence & Purpose #594 - Charles Duhigg - Becoming a Super Communicator #470 - Daniel Coyle - Building Your Culture, Solving Hard Problems, & Winning The Learning Contest #428 - James Clear - Asking Better Questions, Taking Action, & Doing A+ Work Episode Timestamps: 02:20 High Praise from Morgan Housel  04:08 Winning the St. Gallen Symposium & James' College Experience 07:00 The Strategy Behind Writing Atomic Habits  13:58 Designing Your Environment for Success  31:05 The Art of Building Genuine Relationships  39:00 Clarifying Your Thoughts Through Writing  40:11 Applying Atomic Habits to Leadership  41:04 Mental Performance Techniques from a Navy SEAL  43:31 Balancing Success and Personal Life  47:56 The Importance of Reflection and Review  51:10 Adapting Habits in Different Environments 55:19 Habits for Short-Term Goals vs Long-Term Goals  01:04:27 Using Feedback for Habit Building  01:07:55 Internal Dialogue While Building Habits 01:13:28 The Influence of Others on Forming Your Habits 01:17:01 EOPC