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Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week MGM Resorts is rumored to be laying off upwards of 200 employees, but this is less about the company doing poorly and more about consolidation. Is this the first move before we see more Vegas layoffs coming or is this all just to be expected? In other news the Sphere demoed their upcoming Wizard of Oz film and it is quite impressive. What can $80 million and AI do to a 90 year old movie to make it relevant in 2025? In other #news we take a look at the renovated Waldorf Astoria, Mark gives his takes on El Cortez's expansion, Sam's Town's atrium and bighorn sheep, plus we discuss check cashing in casinos, people dressing down in fancy restaurants and why Vegas Loop is on a spending spree. 0:00 Cop vs. scooter on the Strip 1:08 Sphere's impressive Wizard of Oz demo 4:03 Vegas Loop buying more land - Sphere station coming? 5:43 Mark's take on the El Cortez expansion 7:56 A look at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas' new lobby, bar and tea room 10:15 Dressing in Vegas restaurants - A new low? 13:05 Check cashing in casinos - Is it predatory? 15:35 Most unique lobby in Vegas? 17:15 Why Hemingway Park is a must visit in Southern Nevada 19:15 Boulder City's incredible Pirate's Cove 20:06 More MGM layoffs, but the sky isn't falling Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

EP222: Ever feel like if you could just find the right curriculum, everything would fall into place? You're not alone! In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, I'm diving into why it's never one size fits all, especially when it comes to curriculum.I'll share why Waldorf education was never meant to be about following a script, and why the magic happens when we focus on the children in front of us, not just the tasks in front of them.Whether you're someone who loves structure or you're ready to DIY your lessons from scratch, I'll help you see that you are the most important part of the process ~ not the curriculum. So if you've ever felt overwhelmed, boxed in, or just plain tired of trying to make someone else's plan work for your unique family, this episode is for you.Find the Show Notes here  https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode222/Join the Inspired at Home CommunityCome to the Taproot Teacher TrainingSend Jean a text message.Support the showThanks for listening!

Aujourd'hui, je lève le rideau sur nos dernières expériences d'école maison. De l'absence de garderie pour nos enfants, à l'école alternative publique, à l'école maison (tout au long de la pandémie et même plus), en passant par l'école privée Waldorf... nous sommes arrivés à être au coeur d'un petit projet éducatif qui nous comble de bonheur! Et même si je rêvais de continuité et de stabilité pour nos enfants, j'ai du me rendre à l'évidence que ces changements étaient souvent nécessaires...

EP221: Understanding how to develop a hands-on learning experience before offering an explanation can change everything about your homeschool teaching!On this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean breaks down this powerful approach to teaching which is based on the work of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education. As home educators, when we allow children to experience concepts firsthand before explaining theories or principles, we preserve their natural wonder and curiosity rather than shutting them down with premature explanations. This makes learning much less abstract. And honors how children learn naturally.In this episode, you'll hear examples from math, language arts, science, and history. Plus loads of inspiration that will make a real difference in your homeschooling journey.Find the Show Notes here  https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode221/Join the Inspired at Home CommunityCome to the Taproot Teacher TrainingSend Jean a text message.Support the showThanks for listening!

Regardless of what strategies school leaders use to improve learning, one thing is for certain: Students must be present to receive that learning. Student attendance is a critical issue for many schools across the country, and in this episode we discuss the assistant principal's role in tackling chronic absenteeism. Donna McGuire is moderator for the NAESP Assistant Principal Community of Practice, and serves as assistant principal at Park Terrace School in New York City. Sonia Matthew is assistant principal of Mary B. Neal Elementary School in Waldorf, Maryland, and a 2025 NAESP National Outstanding Assistant Principal. D'Metria Alston is assistant principal of Wilder Elementary School in Westerville, Ohio. Join us this April to celebrate National Assistant Principals Week! Visit naesp.org/APWeek to learn more.

Es scheint, als hätte die Waldorfpädagogik jene Schwachstellen beseitigt, an denen klassische Schulkonzepte noch immer kranken, sagt der Religionswissenschaftler Dirk Schuster Gestaltung: Alexandra Mantler – Eine Eigenproduktion des ORF, gesendet in Ö1 am 04.04. 2025

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show!Date: April 2, 2025Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS8: E4: Julia Lage (Bass Player - Vixen / Smith/Kotzen) A Magnificent Musical MigrationSHOW SUMMARY:Julia Lage's musical journey crosses oceans, genres, and expectations. The current touring bassist for iconic all-female rock band Vixen opens up about her unexpected path from classical beginnings to rock stardom.  Growing up in São Paulo, Brazil, Julia's first musical love wasn't the bass but the flute. Attending an arts-focused Waldorf school, she developed her ear playing classical instruments but failed an orchestra audition because she couldn't sight-read. This disappointment became a turning point when her mother introduced her to rock music – Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Aerosmith – opening a world of possibility that would shape her future.  By 17, Julia was touring Brazil with a successful band for 13 years, playing to massive crowds (once performing for 2.5 million people!) and appearing on major TV shows. But despite commercial success, she felt creatively unfulfilled. Her life transformed when she met guitarist Richie Kotzen (now her husband), leading to her relocation to Los Angeles and fresh musical opportunities. Through connections and remarkable talent, she joined Vixen in 2021, collaborates with Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) and Richie in their Smith/Kotzen project, and creates compelling solo material in her home studio.  What shines through our conversation is Julia's authenticity and genuine passion. While discussing her various projects – including upcoming Vixen music, Smith/Kotzen's new album featuring her bass on five tracks, and her solo singles – she reveals the challenges of balancing creative work with the business side of music. Her advice to aspiring musicians comes from hard-earned wisdom: know what you want to accomplish, focus on that path, and pursue it with genuine passion.  Follow Julia's musical adventures on all platforms under Julia Lage (L-A-G-E) and discover why this classically-trained flautist-turned-rock-bassist continues to captivate audiences worldwide.Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMWWW.SIGNAD.COMWWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COMBackstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist(s) Web Pagewww.julialage.comCall to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio Your Host,Randy Hulsey 

Three months later and it's not as bad as it seemed. But it's not really getting better, either.  It's been a Redux-heavy month, so planning to do some new episodes of various sorts in April. =========================================================== Lucy Hires a Maid Verna Felton aka Mrs. Porter WarGames at IMDB   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086567/ Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy   Professor Falken explain how the world works to David and Jennifer https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104940/ (Not a Nomad, not as frightening a person at 53 as Verna was at 63 - a quite believable member of the Silent generation.)   Statler and Waldorf This isn't about Statler and Waldorf, but it is about the Muppet Christmas Carol, which is close enough here in December.  https://www.gq.com/story/michael-caine-muppet-christmas-carol-interview A random thought on Colonel Dawson - well, two. The first one is that he was named after Cecil Rhodes, which says something about who his parents thought were the good guys in colonial Africa in the late 19th Century. But also that I overheard him saying one time "I thought he was as good a general as he was a President" with an emphatic thumbs-down.  I spent about five minutes searching Twitter for the flame war I mentioned and, I'll be honest, I can't even deal with looking at Musk's timeline for another moment. And the central tweet from him is offensive enough. So, if you want to find it, he posted it on December 27, 2024, at 11:22PM. (Although it's not a bad example of my thesis, that everyone in a Nomad generation has trouble with their world after midlife.)

Ostern ist ein Fest voller Freude, Licht und Neubeginn – eine Zeit, in der die Familie zusammenkommt und gemeinsame Momente zelebriert. In dieser Folge tauchen wir in die Welt der hyggeligen Ostertraditionen ein: ✨ Wie kann Ostern entschleunigt und achtsam gestaltet werden?

Full podcast available here: Candle Access: Full Length Podcast Library + Gathering Replays https://www.aurielslight.org/donate Other Videos Referenced: • Coming to Waldorf Homeschool Late? • Coming to Waldorf Homeschooling LateEvery child should have access to a whole education. While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire this education but can not afford it. It is our deepest desire to help those families. https://www.aurielslight.org *Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible. Learn more about our Waldorf Homeschool Curriculum and Planning for Peace here: https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store Learn more about Seasons of Seven Virtual School here: https://www.seasonsofseven.com Instagram Facebook

2015 – Schulabschluss an der Waldorfschule Dresden. Gemeinschaft wurde großgeschrieben, der Unterricht galt Kopf und Herz und Hand, Noten gab es erst spät. Lisa Albrecht fragt, was von dieser Bildung im Leben nachklingt.

It is a special day as we welcome a true industry icon to the podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Frank Passanante, Global Head of Sales at Hilton, joining us for a conversation that has been a long time in the making. Eric has crossed paths with Frank through the MPI Foundation and has been looking forward to having him on the show to share his insights.  In this episode, Frank discusses his career, the art of sales, and the enduring strength of the Hilton brand. A Passion for Hospitality from a Young Age Frank's journey into the hospitality industry began in his early teens. While on a family vacation at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, he discovered a book by Conrad Hilton, Be My Guest, which ignited his passion for the hotel business. From that moment, he began working various jobs in hotels and restaurants before specializing in sales. He joined Hilton right after university and has remained in the industry ever since. Sales as a Noble Profession Frank believes sales is a noble profession centered on solving customer problems and providing value. He feels that true sales success comes from genuinely caring about customers and helping them find the right solutions. Frank integrates Lisa McLeod's Philosophy of Selling with Noble Purpose into his sales approach, focusing on customer impact rather than revenue alone. His mindset aligns with Hilton's founding purpose—spreading the light and warmth of hospitality. Building a Strong Sales Culture Recruiting the right people is essential to maintaining a strong company culture. Frank refers to The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni, which identifies three key qualities for success: humility, which prioritizes teamwork and continuous learning; hunger, which drives ambition and goal-setting; and emotional intelligence, which ensures strong interpersonal skills. At Hilton, hiring, training, and performance management are structured around those virtues to create a high-performing, customer-focused sales team. Adapting to Changing Buyer Behavior The landscape of meeting and event services has evolved in the post-COVID era. Modern buyers expect a seamless blend of self-service digital tools and personalized support for more complex needs. So, they developed a three-channel sales strategy at Hilton: digital self-service options that empower customers to research and book independently, direct sales for high-touch transactions requiring expert guidance, and voice-assisted support for critical moments in the buying process. Companies that fail to adapt to these shifting expectations risk missing valuable opportunities in today's rapidly evolving market. AI and Continuous Learning AI and automation are reshaping the industry, so Frank is committed to future-proofing the Hilton sales teams. The company promotes an always-learning mindset and prioritizes a coaching culture. Combining continuous learning with a strong coaching environment ensures that the Hilton sales professionals remain effective and adaptable. Building a Coaching Culture Frank emphasizes the power of coaching in leadership and business success. He stresses the importance of being coachable, asking the right questions, and seeking feedback to progress quickly. His organization holds monthly coaching sessions for leaders, focusing on practicing real-life coaching conversations to build communication skills. The Art of Difficult Conversations Having tough conversations is easier said than done. As a former SaaS CEO, Frank found that employees initially hesitated to voice their concerns. However, by welcoming constructive criticism and encouraging dialogue, he built a culture where feedback became a strength rather than something to fear. Continuous Learning & Expanding Perspectives Frank stays ahead by reading business publications, white papers, and research from Forrester and Gartner rather than constantly chasing new frameworks. He values learning from industries outside his own, believing that cross-industry insights spark fresh ideas. Year of the Travel Maximizer Hilton has identified 2025 as the Year of the Travel Maximizer. Their recent Meetings Maximizer report highlights trends like extreme preparedness, where attendees demand detailed agendas and networking guidance. Hilton developed resources to meet these evolving needs, including the World's Most Welcoming Events playbook, to help planners create more engaging experiences. Looking Ahead Frank is excited about Hilton's rapid expansion, with over 800 new hotels added in 2024 and 500,000 rooms in the pipeline. Next year, they will celebrate significant openings, including the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York and new Waldorf locations in Sydney and Tokyo.  Bio: Frank Passanante Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sales and HRCC, Hilton Frank Passanante sets the B2B strategy for Hilton through all selling channels. He's passionate about forging strong customer partnerships that drive mutual success, building winning sales teams through intentionally developing a coaching culture, and quickly adapting strategies to meet the continually evolving nature of B2B sales. In his current role as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sales, and HRCC, Frank collaborates closely with commercial leaders worldwide on coordinated global B2B strategies. He takes great pride in his team of purpose-led sales professionals, who consistently develop meaningful customer relationships and consult on solutions. He describes his team as caring, committed to their clients' outcomes, and striving to be the best in the business.  Frank built and refined his hospitality sales and marketing expertise over three decades, with the vast majority of those years devoted to Hilton in various on-property, regional, and corporate roles. Actively engaged in industry organizations across all travel segments, he has served on the Professional Convention Management Association Board of Directors, the U.S. Travel Association Meetings Mean Business Coalition, and the Events Industry Council APEX Business Recovery Task Force. Currently, he is engaged with the US Travel Association Group Travel Network and the GBTA Allied Leadership Committee. Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter   Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Connect with Frank Passanante On LinkedIn Hilton Trends Report 2025 – The Vacation Maximized 2025 Hilton Trends Report – Special Section: The Meetings Maximizer – The Next Generation of Meetings & Events Books mentioned: Be My Guest by Conrad Hilton Selling with Noble Purpose by Lisa McLeod The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni The Medici Effect by Frans Johansson Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain      

Hygge ist mehr als nur Kerzen und Kuscheldecken – es ist ein Gefühl der Geborgenheit, das wir auch im Alltag erschaffen können. In dieser Folge tauchen wir gemeinsam ein, wie du mit **kleinen, liebevollen Ritualen** euren Tag hyggeliger gestalten kannst. Vom sanften Start in den Morgen über das bewusste Ankommen am Nachmittag bis hin zu einer friedlichen Abendroutine – **du erfährst, wie du mit einfachen, aber wirkungsvollen Gewohnheiten mehr Wärme und Nähe in euren Familienalltag bringst.** ✨ **Was dich in dieser Folge erwartet:**

This episode is sponsored by SIPA  (Structural Insulated Panel Association)  https://www.sips.org/This episode is part of a series on the Wildfire Rebuild in the Los Angeles and Altadena and EnvironsLink to the Blog for more Images and Resources:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/03/interview-with-su-addison-aia-and.htmlAddison Schierbeek Architects:    https://addisonschierbeek.com/ Since moving to Los Angeles over 30 years ago, we've continued to hold the idea that “Living life on your own terms” begins with a focus on what matters most to our Clients.“The 3 C's of California Living” is Our guide for helping our clients live better lives. Connection, Collaboration, and Curiosity have been the cornerstones of who we are and how we practice architecture.Su Addison, AIA  (T) 310-413-4899(E) su@addisonschierbeek.comTo many of our clients, living life to the fullest begins with a deep connection to their environment and their community. Su's gifts as an architect and designer have grown from a humanistic approach to the built environment. She's passionate about helping our clients embrace their place in the world and creating sustainable projects to support those goals.As part of her desire to connect with and enhance her community, Su collaborated with Jefferson and others to create Ocean Charter School, a K-8th grade school based on Waldorf pedagogical teaching.Jefferson Schierbeek, AIAOur clients don't come to us without curiosity. They're ready to explore what living a better life could look like. Jefferson's career as an architect has been defined by curiosity. Whether he's looking for a better way to design that critical construction detail or a better way to serve our clients and community, Jefferson is always in inquiry mode.His journey towards a better way has led Jefferson to co-found CADFORCE, serve as President and Chairman of the Board of railLA, and as Board Member for the Los Angeles World's Fair. In addition to co-founding Ocean Charter School with Su, Jefferson has taught at USC, UCLA, Catholic University of America, and served as chancellor at CADFORCE University in India.Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling and podcast sponsorship opportunities:https://www.mgharchitect.com/

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Anna Lozano is an entrepreneur, energy coach, and co-founder of Love Powered Co., helping women step away from hustle culture and design a life of freedom, balance, and self-love. We talk about Anna's journey of moving to Mexico with her family, how this decision transformed her perspective on work-life balance, and how she has integrated a slower, more intentional pace of life.  We also reflect on the Girl Boss era, the unrealistic expectations it set for women, and how we can shift towards a more balanced approach to success. WE TALK ABOUT:  09:50 – Why Anna chose a global lifestyle for her family 14:10 – The importance of raising kids with a global perspective 18:10 – Homeschooling, Waldorf education, and raising bilingual children 24:50 – Shifting from the masculine hustle culture to feminine flow 26:10 – Breaking free from the Girl Boss mentality 35:20 – The challenge of balancing business and being present as a mom 45:05 – Biohacks for energy, presence, and success 50:35 – The importance of self-love and setting an example for our children 53:05 – Advice for first-time moms and the power of outsourcing and allowing yourself to be supported SPONSORS: Optimize your cardiovascular health with science-backed supplements from Calroy Health Sciences for better circulation, heart function, and energy—save $50 on bundles using my link. Elevate your brainpower and energy with four powerful mushrooms in a delicious daily drink from BiOptimizers Mushroom Breakthrough —get 10% off with code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY. RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Optimize your preconception health and fertility through my free hormone balancing, fertility boosting chocolate recipe! Download it now! My Amazon storefront Anna Lozano's website and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Genevieve Hayes Consulting Episode 53: A Wake-Up Call from 3 Tech Leaders on Why You're Failing as a Data Scientist Are your data science projects failing to deliver real business value?What if the problem isn’t the technology or the organization, but your approach as a data scientist?With only 11% of data science models making it to deployment and close to 85% of big data projects failing, something clearly isn’t working.In this episode, three globally recognised analytics leaders, Bill Schmarzo, Mark Stouse and John Thompson, join Dr Genevieve Hayes to deliver a tough love wake-up call on why data scientists struggle to create business impact, and more importantly, how to fix it.This episode reveals:Why focusing purely on technical metrics like accuracy and precision is sabotaging your success — and what metrics actually matter to business leaders. [04:18]The critical mindset shift needed to transform from a back-room technical specialist into a valued business partner. [30:33]How to present data science insights in ways that drive action — and why your fancy graphs might be hurting rather than helping. [25:08]Why “data driven” isn’t enough, and how to adopt a “data informed” approach that delivers real business outcomes. [54:08] Guest Bio Bill Schmarzo, also known as “The Dean of Big Data,” is the AI and Data Customer Innovation Strategist for Dell Technologies' AI SPEAR team, and is the author of six books on blending data science, design thinking, and data economics from a value creation and delivery perspective. He is an avid blogger and is ranked as the #4 influencer worldwide in data science and big data by Onalytica and is also an adjunct professor at Iowa State University, where he teaches the “AI-Driven Innovation” class.Mark Stouse is the CEO of ProofAnalytics.ai, a causal AI company that helps companies understand and optimize their operational investments in light of their targeted objectives, time lag, and external factors. Known for his ability to bridge multiple business disciplines, he has successfully operationalized data science at scale across large enterprises, driven by his belief that data science’s primary purpose is enabling better business decisions.John Thompson is EY's Global Head of AI and is the author of four books on AI, data and analytics teams. He was named one of dataIQ's 100 most influential people in data in 2023 and is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Michigan, where he teaches a course based on his book “Building Analytics Teams”. Links Connect with Bill on LinkedInConnect with Mark on LinkedInConnect with John on LinkedIn Connect with Genevieve on LinkedInBe among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE Read Full Transcript [00:00:00] Dr Genevieve Hayes: Hello, and welcome to Value Driven Data Science, the podcast that helps data scientists transform their technical expertise into tangible business value, career autonomy, and financial reward. I’m Dr. Genevieve Hayes, and today I’m joined by three globally recognized innovators and leaders in AI, analytics, and data science.[00:00:24] Bill Schmarzo, Mark Stouse, and John Thompson. Bill? Also known as the Dean of Big Data, is the AI and Data Customer Innovation Strategist for Dell Technologies AI Spear Team, and is the author of six books on blending data science, design thinking, and data economics from a value creation and delivery perspective.[00:00:49] He is an avid blogger and is ranked as the number four influencer worldwide in data science and big data Analytica. And he’s also an adjunct professor at Iowa State University, where he teaches AI driven innovation. Mark is the CEO of proofanalytics. ai, a causal AI company that helps organizations understand and optimize their operational investments in light of their targeted objectives, time lag and external factors.[00:01:23] Known for his ability to bridge multiple business disciplines, he has successfully operationalized data science at scale across large enterprises. Driven by his belief that data science’s primary purpose is enabling better business decisions. And John is EY’s global head of AI and is the author of four books on AI data and analytics teams.[00:01:49] He was named one of DataIQ’s 100 most influential people in data in 2023. and is also an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan, where he teaches a course based on his book, Building Analytics Teams. Today’s episode will be a tough love wake up call for data scientists on why you are failing to deliver real business value and more importantly, what you can do about it.[00:02:17] So get ready to boost your impact. Earn what you’re worth and rewrite your career algorithm. Bill, Mark, John, welcome to the show.[00:02:25] Mark Stouse: Thank[00:02:26] Bill Schmarzo: Thanks for having us.[00:02:27] John Thompson: to be here.[00:02:28] Dr Genevieve Hayes: Only 11 percent of data scientists say their models always deploy. Only 10 percent of companies obtain significant financial benefits from AI technologies and close to 85 percent of big data projects fail. These statistics, taken from research conducted by Rexa Analytics, the Boston Consulting Group and Gartner respectively, paint a grim view of what it’s like working as a data scientist.[00:02:57] The reality is, you’re probably going to fail. And when that reality occurs, it’s not uncommon for data scientists to blame either the executive for not understanding the brilliance of their work, or the corporate culture for not being ready for data science. And maybe this is true for some organizations.[00:03:20] Particularly those relatively new to the AI adoption path. But it’s now been almost 25 years since William Cleveland first coined the term data science. And as the explosive uptake of generative AI tools, such as chat GPT demonstrate with the right use case. People are very willing to take on AI technologies.[00:03:42] So perhaps it’s finally time to look in the mirror and face the truth. Perhaps the problem is you, the data scientist. But if this is the case, then don’t despair. In many organizations, the leadership just don’t have the time to provide data scientists with the feedback necessary to improve. But today, I’m sitting here with three of the world’s best to provide that advice just for you.[00:04:09] So, let’s cut to the chase what are the biggest mistakes you see data scientists making when it comes to demonstrating their value?[00:04:18] Mark Stouse: I think that you have to start with the fact that they’re not demonstrating their value, right? I mean, if you’re a CEO, a CFO, head of sales really doesn’t matter if you’re trying to make better business decisions over and over and over again. As Bill talks about a lot, the whole idea here is economic,[00:04:39] and it is. About engaging, triggering the laws of compounding you’ve got to be able to do stuff that makes that happen. Data management, for example, even though we all agree that it’s really necessary, particularly if you’re launching, you know, big data solutions. You can’t do this sequentially and be successful.[00:05:04] You’re going to have to find some areas probably using, you know, old fashioned math around causal analytics, multivariable linear regression, things like that, to at least get the ball rolling. In terms of delivering better value, the kind of value that business leaders actually see as valuable[00:05:29] I mean, one of the things that I feel like I say a lot is, you have to have an understanding of your mission, the mission of data science. As somebody who, as a business leader champions it. Is to help people make those better and better and better decisions. And if you’re not doing that, you’re not creating value.[00:05:52] Full stop.[00:05:53] Bill Schmarzo: Totally agree with Mark. I think you’re going to find that all three of us are in violent agreement on a lot of this stuff. What I find interesting is it isn’t just a data scientist fault. Genevieve, you made a comment that leadership lacks the time to provide guidance to data scientists. So if leadership Is it treating data and analytics as an economics conversation if they think it’s a technology conversation is something that should be handled by the CIO, you’ve already lost, you’ve already failed, you already know you failed,[00:06:24] Mark mentioned the fact that this requires the blending of both sides of the aisle. It requires a data scientist to have the right mindset to ask questions like what it is that we’re trying to achieve. How do we create value? What are our desired outcomes? What are the KPIs metrics around which are going to make your success?[00:06:39] Who are our key stakeholders? There’s a series of questions that the data scientist must be empowered to ask and the business Leadership needs to provide the time and people and resources to understand what we’re trying to accomplish. It means we can go back old school with Stephen Covey, begin with an end in mind.[00:07:01] What is it we’re trying to do? Are we trying to improve customer retention? We try to do, you know, reduce unplanned operational downtime or improve patient outcomes. What is it we’re trying to accomplish? The conversation must, must start there. And it has to start with business leadership, setting the direction, setting the charter, putting the posts out where we want to go, and then the data science team collaborating with the stakeholders to unleash that organizational tribal knowledge to actually solve[00:07:32] Dr Genevieve Hayes: think a lot of the problem comes with the fact that many business leaders see data science as being like an IT project. So, if you’ve got your Windows upgrade, the leadership It gives the financing to IT, IT goes along and does it. And then one morning you’re told, when you come into work, your computer will magically upgrade to the latest version of Windows.[00:07:55] So no one really gets bothered by it. And I think many business leaders treat data science as just another IT project like that. They think they can just Give the funding, the data scientists will go away and then they’ll come in one morning and the data science will magically be on their computer.[00:08:15] Bill Schmarzo: Yeah, magic happens, right? No, no, magic doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen. There has to be that leadership commitment to be at the forefront, not just on the boat, but at the front of the boat saying this is the direction we’re going to go.[00:08:29] John Thompson: That’s the whole reason this book was written. The whole point is that, analytics projects are not tech projects. Analytics projects are cultural transformation projects, is what they are. And if you’re expecting the CEO, CFO, CIO, COO, whoever it is, to go out there and set the vision.[00:08:50] That’s never going to happen because they don’t understand technology, and they don’t understand data. They’d rather be working on building the next factory or buying another company or something like that. What really has to happen is the analytics team has to provide leadership to the leadership for them to understand what they’re going to do.[00:09:12] So when I have a project that we’re trying to do, my team is trying to do, and if we’re working for, let’s say, marketing, I go to the CMO and I say, look, you have to dedicate and commit. that your subject matter experts are going to be in all the meetings. Not just the kickoff meetings, not just the quarterly business review, the weekly meetings.[00:09:36] Because when we go off as an analytics professionals and do things on our own, we have no idea what the business runs like. , we did analytics at one company that I work for. We brought it back and we showed it to the they said, the numbers are wildly wrong. And we said, well, why? And they said, well, you probably don’t understand that what we do is illegal in 10 US states.[00:10:00] So you probably have the data from all those 10 states in the analysis. And we did. So, we took it all out and they look down there and go, you got it right. It’s kind of surprising. You didn’t know what you were doing and you got it right. So, it has to be a marriage of the subject matter experts in the business.[00:10:17] And the data scientists, you can’t go to the leadership and say, tell us what you want. They don’t know what they want. They’d want another horse in Henry Ford’s time, or they glue a, a Walkman onto a radio or something in Steve Jobs time. They don’t know what they want. So you have to come together.[00:10:36] And define it together and you have to work through the entire project together.[00:10:42] Mark Stouse: Yeah, I would add to that, okay, that a lot of times the SMEs also have major holes in their knowledge that the analytics are going to challenge and give them new information. And so I totally agree. I mean, this is an iterative learning exchange. That has profound cultural implications.[00:11:11] One of the things that AI is doing right now is it is introducing a level of transparency and accountability into operations, corporate operations, my operations, your operations, that honestly, none of us are really prepared for. None of us are really prepared for the level of learning that we’re going to have to do.[00:11:36] And very few of us are aware of how polymathic. Most of our challenges, our problems, our objectives really are one of the things that I love to talk about in this regard is analytics made me a much better person. That I once was because it showed me the extent of my ignorance.[00:12:01] And when I kind of came to grips with that and I started to use really the modicum of knowledge that I have as a way of curating my ignorance. And I got humble about it made a big difference[00:12:16] John Thompson: Well, that’s the same when I was working shoulder to shoulder with Bill, I just realized how stupid I was. So, then I just, really had to, come back and, say, oh, God nowhere near the summit, I have a long way to go.[00:12:31] Bill Schmarzo: Hey, hey, Genevie. Let me throw something out there at you and it builds on what John has said and really takes off on what Mark is talking about is that there is a cultural preparation. It needs to take place across organizations in order to learn to master the economies of learning,[00:12:48] the economies of learning, because you could argue in knowledge based industries that what you are learning is more important than what you know. And so if what you know has declining value, and what you’re learning has increasing value, then what Mark talked about, and John as well, both city presenting data and people saying, I didn’t know that was going on, right?[00:13:09] They had a certain impression. And if they have the wrong cultural mindset. They’re going to fight that knowledge. They’re going to fight that learning, oh, I’m going to get fired. I’m going to get punished. No, we need to create cultures that says that we are trying to master the economies and learning and you can’t learn if you’re not willing to fail.[00:13:29] And that is what is powerful about what AI can do for us. And I like to talk about how I’m a big fan of design thinking. I integrate design thinking into all my workshops and all my training because it’s designed to. Cultivate that human learning aspect. AI models are great at cultivating algorithmic learning.[00:13:50] And when you bring those two things together around a learning culture that says you’re going to try things, you’re going to fail, you’re going to learn, those are the organizations that are going to win.[00:13:59] John Thompson: Yeah, you know, to tie together what Mark and Bill are saying there is that, you need people to understand that they’re working from an outmoded view of the business. Now, it’s hard for them to hear that. It’s hard for them to realize it. And what I ask data scientists to do that work for me is when we get a project and we have an operational area, sales, marketing, logistics, finance, manufacturing, whatever it is.[00:14:26] They agreed that they’re going to go on the journey with us. We do something really simple. We do an exploratory data analysis. We look at means and modes and distributions and things like that. And we come back and we say, this is what the business looks like today. And most of the time they go, I had no idea.[00:14:44] You know, I didn’t know that our customers were all, for the most part, between 70 and 50. I had no idea that our price point was really 299. I thought it was 3, 299. So you then end up coming together. You end up with a shared understanding of the business. Now one of two things is generally going to happen.[00:15:05] The business is going to freak out and leave the project and say, I don’t want anything to do with this, or they’re going to lean into it and say, I was working from something that was, as Bill said, declining value. Okay. Now, if they’re open, like a AI model that’s being trained, if they’re open to learning, they can learn what the business looks like today, and we can help them predict what the business should look like tomorrow.[00:15:31] So we have a real issue here that the three of us have talked about it from three different perspectives. We’ve all seen it. We’ve all experienced it. It’s a real issue, we know how people can come together. The question is, will they?[00:15:46] Dr Genevieve Hayes: think part of the issue is that, particularly in the area of data science, there’s a marked lack of leadership because I think a lot of people don’t understand how to lead these projects. So you’ve got Many data scientists who are trained heavily in the whole technical aspect of data science, and one thing I’ve come across is, you know, data scientists who’ll say to me, my job is to do the technical work, tell me what to do.[00:16:23] I’ll go away and do it. Give it to you. And then you manager can go and do whatever you like with it.[00:16:29] Mark Stouse: Model fitment.[00:16:31] Dr Genevieve Hayes: Yeah. And then one thing I’ve experienced is many managers in data science are, you know, It’s often the area that they find difficult to find managers for, so we’ll often get people who have no data science experience whatsoever[00:16:46] and so I think part of the solution is teaching the data scientists that they have to start managing up because they’re the ones who understand what they’re doing the best, but no one’s telling them that because the people above them often don’t know that they should be telling the data[00:17:08] John Thompson: Well, if that’s the situation, they should just fire everybody and save the money. Because it’s never going to go anywhere. But Bill, you were going to say something. Go ahead.[00:17:16] Bill Schmarzo: Yeah, I was going to say, what’s interesting about Genevieve, what you’re saying is that I see this a lot in not just data scientists, but in a lot of people who are scared to show their ignorance in new situations. I think Mark talked about this, is it because they’re, you think about if you’re a data scientist, you probably have a math background. And in math, there’s always a right answer. In data science, there isn’t. There’s all kinds of potential answers, depending on the situation and the circumstances. I see this all the time, by the way, with our sales folks. Who are afraid we’re selling technology. We’re afraid to talk to the line of business because I don’t understand their business Well, you don’t need to understand their business, but you do need to become like socrates and start asking questions What are you trying to accomplish?[00:18:04] What are your goals? What are your desired outcomes? How do you measure success? Who are your stakeholders ? You have to be genuinely interested In their success and ask those kind of questions if you’re doing it to just kind of check a box off Then just get chad gpt to rattle it off But if you’re genuinely trying to understand what they’re trying to accomplish And then thinking about all these marvelous different tools you have because they’re only tools And how you can weave them together to help solve that now you’ve got That collaboration that john’s book talks about about bringing these teams together Yeah[00:18:39] Mark Stouse: is, famously paraphrased probably did actually say something like this, . But he’s famously paraphrased as saying that he would rather have a really smart question than the best answer in the world. And. I actually experienced that two days ago,[00:18:57] in a conversation with a prospect where I literally, I mean, totally knew nothing about their business. Zero, but I asked evidently really good questions. And so his impression of me at the end of the meeting was, golly, you know, so much about our business. And I wanted to say, yeah, cause you just educated me.[00:19:21] Right. You know, I do now. And so I think there’s actually a pattern here that’s really worth elevating. So what we are seeing right now with regard to data science teams is scary similar to what happened with it after Y2K, the business turned around and looked at him and said, seriously, we spend all that money,[00:19:45] I mean, what the heck? And so what happened? The CIO got, demoted organizationally pretty far down in the company wasn’t a true C suite member anymore. Typically the whole thing reported up into finance. The issue was not. Finance, believing that they knew it better than the it people,[00:20:09] it was, we are going to transform this profession from being a technology first profession to a business outcomes. First profession, a money first profession, an economics organization, that has more oftentimes than not been the outcome in the last 25 years. But I think that that’s exactly what’s going on right now with a lot of data science teams.[00:20:39] You know, I used to sit in technology briefing rooms, listening to CIOs and other people talk about their problems. And. This one CIO said, you know, what I did is I asked every single person in my organization around the world to go take a finance for non financial managers course at their local university.[00:21:06] They want credit for it. We’ll pay the bill. If they just want to audit it, they can do that. And they started really cross pollinating. These teams to give them more perspective about the business. I totally ripped that off because it just struck me as a CMO as being like, so many of these problems, you could just do a search and replace and get to marketing.[00:21:32] And so I started doing the same thing and I’ve made that suggestion to different CDOs, some of whom have actually done it. So it’s just kind of one of those things where you have to say, I need to know more. So this whole culture of being a specialist is changing from.[00:21:53] This, which, this is enough, this is okay , I’m making a vertical sign with my hand, to a T shaped thing, where the T is all about context. It’s all about everything. That’s not part of your. Profession[00:22:09] John Thompson: Yeah, well, I’m going to say that here’s another book that you should have your hands on. This is Aristotle. We can forget about Socrates. Aristotle’s the name. But you know. But , Bill’s always talking about Socrates. I’m an Aristotle guy myself. So, you[00:22:23] Bill Schmarzo: Okay, well I Socrates had a better jump shot. I’m sorry. He could really nail that[00:22:28] John Thompson: true. It’s true. Absolutely. Well, getting back , to the theme of the discussion, in 1 of the teams that I had at CSL bearing, which is an Australian company there in Melbourne, I took my data science team and I brought in speech coaches.[00:22:45] Presentation coaches people who understand business, people who understood how to talk about different things. And I ran them through a battery of classes. And I told them, you’re going to be in front of the CEO, you’re going to be in front of the EVP of finance, you’re going to be in front of all these different people, and you need to have the confidence to speak their language.[00:23:07] Whenever we had meetings, we talk data science talk, we talk data and integration and vectors and, algorithms and all that kind of stuff. But when we were in the finance meeting, we talked finance. That’s all we talked. And whenever we talked to anybody, we denominated all our conversations in money.[00:23:25] Whether it was drachma, yen, euros, pounds, whatever it was, we never talked about speeds and feeds and accuracy and results. We always talked about money. And if it didn’t make money, we didn’t do it. So, the other thing that we did that really made a difference was that when the data scientists and data scientists hate this, When they went into a meeting, and I was there, and even if I wasn’t there, they were giving the end users and executives recommendations.[00:23:57] They weren’t going in and showing a model and a result and walking out the door and go, well, you’re smart enough to interpret it. No, they’re not smart enough to interpret it. They actually told the marketing people. These are the 3 things you should do. And if your data scientists are not being predictive and recommending actions, they’re not doing their job.[00:24:18] Dr Genevieve Hayes: What’s the, so what test At the end of everything, you have to be able to say, so what does this mean to whoever your audience is?[00:24:25] Mark Stouse: That’s right. I mean, you have to be able to say well, if the business team can’t look at your output, your data science output, and know what to do with it, and know how to make a better decision, it’s like everything else that you did didn’t happen. I mean it, early in proof, we were working on. UX, because it became really clear that what was good for a data scientist wasn’t working. For like everybody else. And so we did a lot of research into it. Would you believe that business teams are okay with charts? Most of them, if they see a graph, they just totally freeze and it’s not because they’re stupid.[00:25:08] It’s because so many people had a bad experience in school with math. This is a psychological, this is an intellectual and they freeze. So in causal analytics, one of the challenges is that, I mean, this is pretty much functioning most of the time anyway, on time series data, so there is a graph,[00:25:31] this is kind of like a non negotiable, but we had a customer that was feeding data so fast into proof that the automatic recalc of the model was happening like lickety split. And that graph all of a sudden looked exactly like a GPS. It worked like a GPS. In fact, it really is a GPS. And so as soon as we stylized.[00:26:01] That graph to look more like a GPS track, all of a sudden everybody went, Oh,[00:26:10] Dr Genevieve Hayes: So I got rid of all the PTSD from high school maths and made it something familiar.[00:26:16] Mark Stouse: right. And so it’s very interesting. Totally,[00:26:21] Bill Schmarzo: very much mirrors what mark talked about So when I was the new vice president of advertiser analytics at yahoo we were trying to solve a problem to help our advertisers optimize their spend across the yahoo ad network and because I didn’t know anything about that industry We went out and my team went out and interviewed all these advertisers and their agencies.[00:26:41] And I was given two UEX people and zero data. Well, I did have one data scientist. But I had mostly UX people on this project. My boss there said, you’re going to want UX people. I was like, no, no, I need analytics. He said, trust me in UX people and the process we went through and I could spend an hour talking about the grand failure of the start and the reclamation of how it was saved at a bar after too many drinks at the Waldorf there in New York.[00:27:07] But what we’ve realized is that. For us to be effective for our target audience was which was media planners and buyers and campaign managers. That was our stakeholders. It wasn’t the analysts, it was our stakeholders. Like Mark said, the last thing they wanted to see was a chart. And like John said, what they wanted the application to do was to tell them what to do.[00:27:27] So we designed this user interface that on one side, think of it as a newspaper, said, this is what’s going on with your campaign. This audience is responding. These sites are this, these keywords are doing this. And the right hand side gave recommendations. We think you should move spend from this to this.[00:27:42] We think you should do this. And it had three buttons on this thing. You could accept it and it would kick into our advertising network and kick in. And we’d measure how effective that was. They could reject it. They didn’t think I was confident and we’d measure effectiveness or they could change it. And we found through our research by putting that change button in there that they had control, that adoption went through the roof.[00:28:08] When it was either yes or no, adoption was really hard, they hardly ever used it. Give them a chance to actually change it. That adoption went through the roof of the technology. So what John was saying about, you have to be able to really deliver recommendations, but you can’t have the system feel like it’s your overlord.[00:28:27] You’ve got to be like it’s your Yoda on your shoulder whispering to your saying, Hey, I think you should do this. And you’re going, eh, I like that. No, I don’t like this. I want to do that instead. And when you give them control, then the adoption process happens much smoother. But for us to deliver those kinds of results, we had to know in detail, what decisions are they trying to make?[00:28:45] How are they going to measure success? We had to really understand their business. And then the data and the analytics stuff was really easy because we knew what we had to do, but we also knew what we didn’t have to do. We didn’t have to boil the ocean. We were trying to answer basically 21 questions.[00:29:01] The media planners and buyers and the campaign managers had 21 decisions to make and we built analytics and recommendations for each Of those 21[00:29:10] John Thompson: We did the same thing, you know, it blends the two stories from Mark and Bill, we were working at CSL and we were trying to give the people tools to find the best next location for plasma donation centers. And, like you said, there were 50, 60 different salient factors they had, and when we presented to them in charts and graphs, Information overload.[00:29:34] They melted down. You can just see their brains coming out of their ears. But once we put it on a map and hit it all and put little dials that they could fiddle with, they ran with it.[00:29:49] Bill Schmarzo: brilliant[00:29:50] Mark Stouse: totally, totally agree with that. 100% you have to know what to give people and you have to know how to give them, control over some of it, nobody wants to be an automaton. And yet also they will totally lock up if you just give them the keys to the kingdom. Yeah.[00:30:09] Dr Genevieve Hayes: on what you’ve been saying in the discussion so far, what I’m hearing is that the critical difference between what data scientists think their role is and what business leaders actually need is the data scientists is. Well, the ones who aren’t performing well think their role is to just sit there in a back room and do technical work like they would have done in their university assignments.[00:30:33] What the business leaders need is someone who can work with them, ask the right questions in order to understand the needs of the business. make recommendations that answer those questions. But in answering those questions, we’re taking a data informed approach rather than a data driven approach. So you need to deliver the answers to those questions in such a way that you’re informing the business leaders and you’re delivering it in a way that Delivers the right user experience for them, rather than the user experience that the data scientists might want, which would be your high school maths graphs.[00:31:17] Is that a good summary?[00:31:20] John Thompson: Yeah, I think that’s a really good summary. You know, one of the things that Bill and I, and I believe Mark understands is we’re all working to change, you know, Bill and I are teaching at universities in the United States. I’m on the advisory board of about five. Major universities. And whenever I go in and talk to these universities and they say, Oh, well, we teach them, these algorithms and these mathematical techniques and these data science and this statistics.[00:31:48] And I’m like, you are setting these people up for failure. You need to have them have presentation skills, communication skills, collaboration. You need to take about a third of these credits out and change them out for soft skills because you said it Genevieve, the way we train people, young people in undergraduate and graduate is that they have a belief that they’re going to go sit in a room and fiddle with numbers.[00:32:13] That’s not going to be successful.[00:32:16] Mark Stouse: I would give one more point of dimensionality to this, which is a little more human, in some respects, and that is that I think that a lot of data scientists love the fact that they are seen as Merlin’s as shamans. And the problem that I personally witnessed this about two years ago is when you let business leaders persist in seeing you in those terms.[00:32:46] And when all of a sudden there was a major meltdown of some kind, in this case, it was interest rates, and they turn around and they say, as this one CEO said in this meeting Hey, I know you’ve been doing all kinds of really cool stuff back there with AI and everything else. And now I need help.[00:33:08] Okay. And the clear expectation was. I need it now, I need some brilliant insight now. And the answer that he got was, we’re not ready yet. We’re still doing the data management piece. And this CEO dropped the loudest F bomb. That I think I have ever heard from anybody in almost any situation,[00:33:36] and that guy, that data science leader was gone the very next day. Now, was that fair? No. Was it stupid? For the data science leader to say what he said. Yeah, it was really dumb.[00:33:52] Bill Schmarzo: Don’t you call that the tyranny of perfection mark? Is that your term that you always use? is that There’s this idea that I gotta get the data all right first before I can start doing analysis And I think it’s you I hear you say the tyranny of perfection is what hurts You Progress over perfection, learning over absolutes, and that’s part of the challenge is it’s never going to be perfect.[00:34:13] Your data is never going to be perfect, you got to use good enough data[00:34:17] Mark Stouse: It’s like the ultimate negative version of the waterfall.[00:34:22] John Thompson: Yeah,[00:34:23] Mark Stouse: yet we’re all supposedly living in agile paradise. And yet very few people actually operate[00:34:30] John Thompson: that’s 1 thing. I want to make sure that we get in the recording is that I’ve been on record for years and I’ve gone in front of audiences and said this over and over again. Agile and analytics don’t mix that is. There’s no way that those 2 go together. Agile is a babysitting methodology. Data scientists don’t do well with it.[00:34:50] So, you know, I’ll get hate mail for that, but I will die on that hill. But, the 1 thing that, Mark, I agree with 100 percent of what you said, but the answer itself or the clue itself is in the title. We’ve been talking about. It’s data science. It’s not magic. I get people coming and asking me to do magical things all the time.[00:35:11] And I’m like. Well, have you chipped all the people? Do you have all their brain waves? If you have that data set, I can probably analyze it. But, given that you don’t understand what’s going on inside their cranium, that’s magic. I can’t do that. We had the same situation when COVID hit, people weren’t leaving their house.[00:35:29] So they’re not donating plasma. It’s kind of obvious, so, people came to us and said, Hey, the world’s gone to hell in a handbasket in the last two weeks. The models aren’t working and I’m like, yeah, the world’s changed, give us four weeks to get a little bit of data.[00:35:43] We’ll start to give you a glimmer of what this world’s going to look like two months later. We had the models working back in single digit error terms, but when the world goes haywire, you’re not going to have any data, and then when the executives are yelling at you, you just have to say, look, this is modeling.[00:36:01] This is analytics. We have no precedent here.[00:36:05] Bill Schmarzo: to build on what John was just saying that the challenge that I’ve always seen with data science organizations is if they’re led by somebody with a software development background, getting back to the agile analytics thing, the problem with software development. is that software development defines the requirements for success.[00:36:23] Data science discovers them. It’s hard to make that a linear process. And so, if you came to me and said, Hey, Schmarz, you got a big, giant data science team. I had a great data science team at Hitachi. Holy cow, they were great. You said, hey, we need to solve this problem. When can you have it done?[00:36:38] I would say, I need to look at the problem. I need to start exploring it. I can’t give you a hard date. And that drove software development folks nuts. I need a date for when I, I don’t know, cause I’ve got to explore. I’m going to try lots of things. I’m going to fail a lot.[00:36:51] I’m going to try things that I know are going to fail because I can learn when I fail. And so, when you have an organization that has a software development mindset, , like John was talking about, they don’t understand the discovery and learning process that the data science process has to go through to discover the criteria for success.[00:37:09] Mark Stouse: right. It’s the difference between science and engineering.[00:37:13] John Thompson: Yes, exactly. And 1 of the things, 1 of the things that I’ve created, it’s, you know, everybody does it, but I have a term for it. It’s a personal project portfolio for data scientists. And every time I’ve done this and every team. Every data scientist has come to me individually and said, this is too much work.[00:37:32] It’s too hard. I can’t[00:37:34] Bill Schmarzo: Ha, ha, ha,[00:37:35] John Thompson: three months later, they go, this is the only way I want to work. And what you do is you give them enough work so when they run into roadblocks, they can stop working on that project. They can go out and take a swim or work on something else or go walk their dog or whatever.[00:37:53] It’s not the end of the world because the only project they’re working on can’t go forward. if they’ve got a bunch of projects to time slice on. And this happens all the time. You’re in, team meetings and you’re talking and all of a sudden the data scientist isn’t talking about that forecasting problem.[00:38:09] It’s like they ran into a roadblock. They hit a wall. Then a week later, they come in and they’re like, Oh, my God, when I was in the shower, I figured it out. You have to make time for cogitation, introspection, and eureka moments. That has to happen in data science.[00:38:28] Bill Schmarzo: That is great, John. I love that. That is wonderful.[00:38:30] Mark Stouse: And of course the problem is. Yeah. Is that you can’t predict any of that, that’s the part of this. There’s so much we can predict. Can’t predict that.[00:38:42] Bill Schmarzo: you know what you could do though? You could do Mark, you could prescribe that your data science team takes multiple showers every day to have more of those shower moments. See, that’s the problem. I see a correlation. If showers drive eureka moments, dang it.[00:38:54] Let’s give him more showers.[00:38:56] John Thompson: Yep. Just like firemen cause fires[00:38:59] Mark Stouse: Yeah, that’s an interesting correlation there, man.[00:39:05] Dr Genevieve Hayes: So, if businesses need something different from what the data scientists are offering, why don’t they just articulate that in the data scientist’s role description?[00:39:16] John Thompson: because they don’t know they need it.[00:39:17] Mark Stouse: Yeah. And I think also you gotta really remember who you’re dealing with here. I mean, the background of the average C suite member is not highly intellectual. That’s not an insult, that’s just they’re not deep thinkers. They don’t think a lot. They don’t[00:39:37] John Thompson: that with tech phobia.[00:39:38] Mark Stouse: tech phobia and a short termism perspective.[00:39:43] That arguably is kind of the worst of all the pieces.[00:39:48] John Thompson: storm. It’s a[00:39:49] Mark Stouse: It is, it is a[00:39:50] John Thompson: know, I, I had, I’ve had CEOs come to me and say, we’re in a real crisis here and you guys aren’t helping. I was like, well, how do you know we’re not helping? You never talked to us. And, in this situation, we had to actually analyze the entire problem and we’re a week away from making recommendations.[00:40:08] And I said that I said, we have an answer in 7 days. He goes, I need an answer today. I said, well, then you should go talk to someone else because in 7 days, I’ll have it. But now I don’t. So, I met with him a week later. I showed them all the data, all the analytics, all the recommendations. And they said to me, we don’t really think you understand the business well enough.[00:40:27] We in the C suite have looked at it and we don’t think that this will solve it. And I’m like, okay, fine, cool. No problem. So I left, and 2 weeks later, they called me in and said, well, we don’t have a better idea. So, what was that you said? And I said, well, we’ve coded it all into the operational systems.[00:40:43] All you have to do is say yes. And we’ll turn it on and it was 1 of the 1st times and only times in my life when the chart was going like this, we made all the changes and it went like that. It was a perfect fit. It worked like a charm and then, a month later, I guess it was about 6 months later, the CEO came around and said, wow, you guys really knew your stuff.[00:41:07] You really were able to help us. Turn this around and make it a benefit and we turned it around faster than any of the competitors did. And then he said, well, what would you like to do next? And I said, well, I resigned last week. So, , I’m going to go do it somewhere else.[00:41:22] And he’s like, what? You just made a huge difference in the business. And I said, yeah, you didn’t pay me anymore. You didn’t recognize me. And I’ve been here for nearly 4 years, and I’ve had to fight you tooth and nail for everything. I’m tired of it.[00:41:34] Mark Stouse: Yeah. That’s what’s called knowing your value. One of the things that I think is so ironic about this entire conversation is that if any function has the skillsets necessary to forecast and demonstrate their value as multipliers. Of business decisions, decision quality, decision outcomes it’s data science.[00:42:05] And yet they just kind of. It’s like not there. And when you say that to them, they kind of look at you kind of like, did you really just say that, and so it is, one of the things that I’ve learned from analytics is that in the average corporation, you have linear functions that are by definition, linear value creators.[00:42:32] Sales would be a great example. And then you have others that are non linear multipliers. Marketing is one, data science is another, the list is long, it’s always the non linear multipliers that get into trouble because they don’t know how to show their value. In the same way that a linear creator can show it[00:42:55] John Thompson: And I think that’s absolutely true, Mark. And what I’ve been saying, and Bill’s heard this until he’s sick of it. Is that, , data science always has to be denominated in currency. Always, if you can’t tell them in 6 months, you’re going to double the sales or in 3 months, you’re going to cut cost or in, , 5 months, you’re going to have double the customers.[00:43:17] If you’re not denominating that in currency and whatever currency they care about, you’re wasting your time.[00:43:23] Dr Genevieve Hayes: The problem is, every single data science book tells you that the metrics to evaluate models by are, precision, recall, accuracy, et[00:43:31] John Thompson: Yeah, but that’s technology. That’s not business.[00:43:34] Dr Genevieve Hayes: exactly. I’ve only ever seen one textbook where they say, those are technical metrics, but the metrics that really count are the business metrics, which are basically dollars and cents.[00:43:44] John Thompson: well, here’s the second one that says it.[00:43:46] Dr Genevieve Hayes: I will read that. For the audience it’s Business Analytics Teams by John Thompson.[00:43:51] John Thompson: building analytics[00:43:52] Dr Genevieve Hayes: Oh, sorry, Building[00:43:54] Mark Stouse: But, but I got to tell you seriously, the book that John wrote that everybody needs to read in business. Okay. Not just data scientists, but pretty much everybody. Is about causal AI. And it’s because almost all of the questions. In business are about, why did that happen? How did it happen? How long did it take for that to happen?[00:44:20] It’s causal. And so, I mean, when you really look at it that way and you start to say, well, what effects am I causing? What effects is my function causing, all of a sudden the scales kind of have a way of falling away from your eyes and you see things. Differently.[00:44:43] John Thompson: of you to say that about that book. I appreciate that.[00:44:46] Mark Stouse: That kick ass book, kick[00:44:48] John Thompson: Well, thank you. But, most people don’t understand that we’ve had analytical or foundational AI for 70 years. We’ve had generative AI for two, and we’ve had causal for a while, but only people understand it are the people on this call and Judea Pearl and maybe 10 others in the world, but we’re moving in a direction where those 3 families of AI are going to be working together in what I’m calling composite AI, which is the path to artificial, or as Bill says, average general intelligence or AGI.[00:45:24] But there are lots of eight eyes people talk about it as if it’s one thing and it’s[00:45:29] Mark Stouse: Yeah, correct. That’s right.[00:45:31] Dr Genevieve Hayes: I think part of the problem with causal AI is it’s just not taught in data science courses.[00:45:37] John Thompson: it was not taught anywhere. The only place it’s taught is UCLA.[00:45:40] Mark Stouse: But the other problem, which I think is where you’re going with it Genevieve is even 10 years ago, they weren’t even teaching multivariable linear regression as a cornerstone element of a data science program. So , they basically over rotated and again, I’m not knocking it.[00:46:01] I’m not knocking machine learning or anything like that. Okay. But they over rotated it and they turned it into some sort of Omni tool, that could do it all. And it can’t do it all.[00:46:15] Dr Genevieve Hayes: think part of the problem is the technical side of data science is the amalgamation of statistics and computer science . But many data science university courses arose out of the computer science departments. So they focused on the machine learning courses whereas many of those things like.[00:46:34] multivariable linear analysis and hypothesis testing, which leads to things like causal AI. They’re taught in the statistics courses that just don’t pop up in the data science programs.[00:46:46] Mark Stouse: Well, that’s certainly my experience. I teach at USC in the grad school and that’s the problem in a nutshell right there. In fact, we’re getting ready to have kind of a little convocation in LA about this very thing in a couple of months because it’s not sustainable.[00:47:05] Bill Schmarzo: Well, if you don’t mind, I’m going to go back a second. We talked about, measuring success as currency. I’m going to challenge that a little bit. We certainly need to think about how we create value, and value isn’t just currency. John held up a book earlier, and I’m going to hold up one now, Wealth of Nations,[00:47:23] John Thompson: Oh yeah.[00:47:25] Bill Schmarzo: Page 28, Adam Smith talks about value he talks about value creation, and it isn’t just about ROI or net present value. Value is a broad category. You got customer value, employee value, a partner stakeholder. You have society value, community value of environmental value.[00:47:43] We have ethical value. And as we look at the models that we are building, that were guided or data science teams to build, we need to broaden the definition of value. It isn’t sufficient if we can drive ROI, if it’s destroying our environment and putting people out of work. We need to think more holistically.[00:48:04] Adam Smith talks about this. Yeah, 1776. Good year, by the way, it’s ultimate old school, but it’s important when we are As a data science team working with the business that we’re broadening their discussions, I’ve had conversations with hospitals and banks recently. We run these workshops and one of the things I always do, I end up pausing about halfway through the workshop and say, what are your desired outcomes from a community perspective?[00:48:27] You sit inside a community or hospital. You have a community around you, a bank, you have a community around you. What are your desired outcomes for that community? How are you going to measure success? What are those KPIs and metrics? And they look at me like I got lobsters crawling out of my ears.[00:48:40] The thing is is that it’s critical if we’re going to Be in champion data science, especially with these tools like these new ai tools causal predictive generative autonomous, these tools allow us to deliver a much broader range of what value is And so I really rail against when somebody says, you know, and not trying to really somebody here but You know, we gotta deliver a better ROI.[00:49:05] How do you codify environmental and community impact into an ROI? Because ROI and a lot of financial metrics tend to be lagging indicators. And if you’re going to build AI models, you want to build them on leading indicators.[00:49:22] Mark Stouse: It’s a lagging efficiency metric,[00:49:24] Bill Schmarzo: Yeah, exactly. And AI doesn’t do a very good job of optimizing what’s already happened.[00:49:29] That’s not what it does.[00:49:30] John Thompson: sure.[00:49:31] Bill Schmarzo: I think part of the challenge, you’re going to hear this from John and from Mark as well, is that we broaden this conversation. We open our eyes because AI doesn’t need to just deliver on what’s happened in the past, looks at the historical data and just replicates that going forward.[00:49:45] That leads to confirmation bias of other things. We have a chance in AI through the AI utility function to define what it is we want our AI models to do. from environmental, society, community, ethical perspective. That is the huge opportunity, and Adam Smith says that so.[00:50:03] John Thompson: There you go. Adam Smith. I love it. Socrates, Aristotle, Adam[00:50:08] Bill Schmarzo: By the way, Adam Smith motivated this book that I wrote called The Economics of Data Analytics and Digital Transformation I wrote this book because I got sick and tired of walking into a business conversation and saying, Data, that’s technology. No, data, that’s economics.[00:50:25] Mark Stouse: and I’ll tell you what, you know what, Genevieve, I’m so cognizant of the fact in this conversation that the summer can’t come fast enough when I too will have a book,[00:50:39] John Thompson: yay.[00:50:41] Mark Stouse: yeah, I will say this, One of the things that if you use proof, you’ll see this, is that there’s a place where you can monetize in and out of a model, but money itself is not causal. It’s what you spend it on. That’s either causal or in some cases, not[00:51:01] That’s a really, really important nuance. It’s not in conflict with what John was saying about monetizing it. And it’s also not in conflict with what. My friend Schmarrs was saying about, ROI is so misused as a term in business. It’s just kind of nuts.[00:51:25] It’s more like a shorthand way of conveying, did we get value[00:51:31] John Thompson: yeah. And the reason I say that we denominated everything in currency is that’s generally one of the only ways. to get executives interested. If you go in and say, Oh, we’re going to improve this. We’re going to improve that. They’re like, I don’t care. If I say this project is going to take 6 months and it’s going to give you 42 million and it’s going to cost you nothing, then they’re like, tell me more, and going back to what Bill had said earlier, we need to open our aperture on what we do with these projects when we were at Dell or Bill and I swapped our times at Dell, we actually did a project with a hospital system in the United States and over 2 years.[00:52:11] We knocked down the incidence of post surgical sepsis by 72%. We saved a number of lives. We saved a lot of money, too, but we saves people’s lives. So analytics can do a lot. Most of the people are focused on. Oh, how fast can we optimize the search engine algorithm? Or, how can we get the advertisers more yield or more money?[00:52:32] There’s a lot of things we can do to make this world better. We just have to do it.[00:52:36] Mark Stouse: The fastest way to be more efficient is to be more effective, right? I mean, and so when I hear. CEOs and CFOs, because those are the people who use this language a lot. Talk about efficiency. I say, whoa, whoa, hold on. You’re not really talking about efficiency. You’re talking about cost cutting.[00:52:58] Those two things are very different. And it’s not that you shouldn’t cut costs if you need to, but it’s not efficiency. And ultimately you’re not going to cut your way into better effectiveness. It’s just not the way things go.[00:53:14] John Thompson: Amen.[00:53:15] Mark Stouse: And so, this is kind of like the old statement about physicists,[00:53:18] if they’re physicists long enough, they turn into philosophers. I think all three of us, have that going on. Because we have seen reality through a analytical lens for so long that you do actually get a philosophy of things.[00:53:38] Dr Genevieve Hayes: So what I’m hearing from all of you is that for data scientists to create value for the businesses that they’re working for, they need to start shifting their approach to basically look at how can we make the businesses needs. And how can we do that in a way that can be expressed in the business’s language, which is dollars and cents, but also, as Bill pointed out value in terms of the community environment.[00:54:08] So less financially tangible points of view.[00:54:11] Bill Schmarzo: And if I could just slightly add to that, I would say first thing that they need to do is to understand how does our organization create value for our constituents and stakeholders.[00:54:22] Start there. Great conversation. What are our desired outcomes? What are the key decisions? How do we measure success? If we have that conversation, by the way, it isn’t unusual to have that conversation with the business stakeholders and they go I’m not exactly sure.[00:54:37] John Thompson: I don’t know how that works.[00:54:38] Bill Schmarzo: Yeah. So you need to find what are you trying to improve customer retention? You’re trying to increase market share. What are you trying to accomplish and why and how are you going to measure success? So the fact that the data science team is asking that question, because like John said, data science can solve a whole myriad of problems.[00:54:54] It isn’t that it can’t solve. It can solve all kinds. That’s kind of the challenge. So understanding what problems we want to solve starts by understanding how does your organization create value. If you’re a hospital, like John said, reducing hospital acquired infections, reducing long term stay, whatever it might be.[00:55:09] There are some clear goals. Processes initiatives around which organizations are trying to create value[00:55:18] Dr Genevieve Hayes: So on that note, what is the single most important change our listeners could make tomorrow to accelerate their data science impact and results?[00:55:28] John Thompson: I’ll go first. And it’s to take your data science teams and not merge them into operational teams, but to introduce the executives that are in charge of these areas and have them have an agreement that they’re going to work together. Start there.[00:55:46] Bill Schmarzo: Start with how do you how does the organization create value? I mean understand that fundamentally ask those questions and keep asking until you find somebody in the organization who can say we’re trying to do this[00:55:57] Mark Stouse: to which I would just only add, don’t forget the people are people and they all have egos and they all want to appear smarter and smarter and smarter. And so if you help them do that, you will be forever in there must have list, it’s a great truth that I have found if you want to kind of leverage bills construct, it’s the economies of ego.[00:56:24] Bill Schmarzo: I like[00:56:24] John Thompson: right, Mark, wrap this up. When’s your book coming out? What’s the title?[00:56:28] Mark Stouse: It’s in July and I’ll be shot at dawn. But if I tell you the title, but so I interviewed several hundred fortune, 2000 CEOs and CFOs about how they see go to market. The changes that need to be made in go to market. The accountability for it all that kind of stuff. And so the purpose of this book really in 150, 160 pages is to say, Hey, they’re not all correct, but this is why they’re talking to you the way that they’re talking to you, and this is why they’re firing.[00:57:05] People in go to market and particularly in B2B at an unprecedented rate. And you could, without too much deviation, do a search and replace on marketing and sales and replace it with data science and you’d get largely the same stuff. LinkedIn,[00:57:25] Dr Genevieve Hayes: for listeners who want to get in contact with each of you, what can they do?[00:57:29] John Thompson: LinkedIn. John Thompson. That’s where I’m at.[00:57:32] Mark Stouse: Mark Stouse,[00:57:34] Bill Schmarzo: And not only connect there, but we have conversations all the time. The three of us are part of an amazing community of people who have really bright by diverse perspectives. And we get into some really great conversations. So not only connect with us, but participate, jump in. Don’t be afraid.[00:57:51] Dr Genevieve Hayes: And there you have it, another value packed episode to help you turn your data skills into serious clout, cash, and career freedom. If you found today’s episode useful and think others could benefit, please leave us a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice. That way we’ll be able to reach more data scientists just like you.[00:58:11] Thanks for joining me today, Bill, Mark, and John.[00:58:16] Mark Stouse: Great being with[00:58:16] John Thompson: was fun.[00:58:18] Dr Genevieve Hayes: And for those in the audience, thanks for listening. I’m Dr. Genevieve Hayes, and this has been value driven data science. The post Episode 53: A Wake-Up Call from 3 Tech Leaders on Why You're Failing as a Data Scientist first appeared on Genevieve Hayes Consulting and is written by Dr Genevieve Hayes.

Encuentros Iberoamericanos para jovenes adultos. "Transformarse para transformar el mundo"Comunidad de Cristianos. Es un espacio creado para acompañar a los jovenes de la mano de dos sacerdotes Manuel Toro y Nicolás Martín.Manuel Toro.Nacido en Medellín Colombia en 1978. Sin estudios universitarios se dedica a la construcción orgánica y a aprender directamente con los pueblos originarios de America acerca de sus tradiciones espirituales culturales. Impulsando también movimientos religiosos tradicionales en los que ejerció como sacerdote.A los 33 años decide cambiar su destino radicalmente y estudia primero en el seminario de la Comunidad de Cristianos en EEUU y luego en Alemania. Es consagrado sacerdore de la Comunidad de Cristianos en 2020 y empieza a trabajar una temporada corta en Alemania para luego continuar su trabajo en España donde se encuentra activo en el presente.Nicolás Martín, formado en música, dirección coral y orquestal, maestro de música de los tres septenios, trabajó cerca de 16 años como maestro en primer septenio, me formó en pedagogía Waldorf, trabajé con educación especial en los tres niveles también durante el mismo tiempo, fue director de orquesta durante 14 años, me formé en Antroposofía desde mis 15 o 16 años, Fui director de un seminario de formación de maestros durante 6 años, coordino grupos de estudio de Antroposofía de diversos temas y grupos de estudio de los Evangelios. Es sacerdote de la Comunidad de Cristianos desde hace casi dos años y vive en Neuquén, Patagonia argentina. INFORMES DE LOS ENCUENTROS EN: 4intiruna3@gmail.com,manueltoro8a@gmail.com.

This episode of The Future Built Smarter examines the state of the hospitality market with IMEG's Bob Winter—one in a series of conversations with the firm's market sector leaders. Most recently serving as an IMEG client executive in southern California, Bob is now turning his full attention to the growth and continued development of IMEG's portfolio in the hospitality sector—a market he has led for several years and in which he has vast experience. “I absolutely am excited,” he says of his re-established focus. “Our hospitality group includes MEP, structural, technology, and architectural lighting experts, and our teams are spread across the country, from New York and Philadelphia to Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, and Southern California. “Hospitality is relationship-based,” he adds, with teams assembled for specific projects based on the type of project and expertise required, regardless of where a project is located. “Projects led by developers or architects in Chicago could be taking place in other markets throughout the country, maybe South Florida, for example. It always helps if we have an office where the project is, which we often do, but the design can be done by a remote team.” Bob's key goals include expanding IMEG's work in luxury resorts, adaptive reuse, and major renovation projects. “The more complicated, the more challenging projects—those are the ones we want to acquire more of,” he says. Efficiency is another priority. “I want to work with the team so that we're very efficient in our execution, taking advantage of hospitality's repetitive design elements. Every property is unique, but guest room stacks are often similar, for example.” While economic uncertainty has been “top of mind” in the industry for the past year and a half, he says 2025 has been identified as a year of “cautious optimism.” One area of growth is in branded residences, which help finance hospitality projects. “We have a number of these that we were successful in winning—like a Dream Hotel with condos, a Waldorf project with residences, and a Breckenridge Grand Vacation project,” he says. Another area of opportunity is in property improvement plans (PIPs), which require hotels to undergo updates every seven to 10 years. “Certainly, during COVID, PIP requirements got lax,” Bob says. “Some properties look tired as a result. But PIPs are no longer optional going forward.” A key geographic area for growth is the Sun Belt—particularly Florida, Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina. “There's quite a bit of work happening there,” he says. He also sees renewed investment interest in San Francisco and San Diego. “San Francisco is attracting private equity interest because properties can likely be obtained at a good deal, and recovery is noticeable.” Despite the uncertainties in the market, Bob remains optimistic about the future of hospitality. “Hopefully by the end of Q1 or Q2, we'll see a resurgence,” he says. “Consistent schedules, less delays, and more activity across the board—that's what I'm hoping for.”

This week! We talk money with the Richard Pryor and John Candy classic, "Brewster's Millions!" Listen in as Ryan theorizes how he would spend $30,000,000 in 30 days and to find out if Kayleigh would run away, make this film famous, or "None of the above!"Interruption: "Fire Burning" by RedOne and Sean Kingston Corrections and Omissions: the Muppets in question are named Statler and Waldorf

If you've ever met a kid who could knit a scarf before they could read, you might already be familiar with this week's "cult." With their dreamy, arts-infused approach to education (think: seasonal festivals, storytelling over standardized testing), Waldorf schools promise a ~holistic utopia for young minds~. But behind the fairy tale façade lurks a past (and present) steeped in, oh y'know, anti-science ideology, claims of clairvoyance, weird "karma" stuff, problematic hierarchies, and a suspiciously rigid devotion to its 1920s founder, Rudolf Steiner. And that's just the beginning! This week, Amanda and Reese break down the culty undercurrents of Waldorf Schools with the help of former Waldorf educator Maggie Smith, who was kicked out of the movement and lived to tell the tale. Is Waldorf a harmless hippie haven? Or an expensive lesson on us vs. them dynamics? Tune in as we unravel its hand-spun, naturally dyed, organic threads! Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube! Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles.  Thank you to our sponsors! As a special offer to listeners of the show, go to https://stopscooping.com/ SLAC and use promo code SLAC to save an ADDITIONAL $50 on any Litter-Robot bundle. Find exactly what you're booking for on https://Booking.com, Booking.YEAH! Please consider donating to those affected by the Los Angeles Fires. Some organizations that Team SLAC are donating to are:  https://mutualaidla.org/ https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/#!/donation/checkout https://shorturl.at/SGW9w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, host Peggy Ployhar is joined by Jonas Koblin, award-winning education innovator and founder of the Sprouts YouTube channel. Jonas shares insights from his book, The Unschooler’s Educational Dictionary, a must-read guide for parents exploring alternative education models. Discover practical tips and inspiring ideas to navigate homeschooling and beyond, as we dive into approaches like Montessori, Waldorf, Unschooling, and more. Whether you’re new to homeschooling or looking to expand your educational horizons, this episode is packed with valuable guidance for reimagining your child’s learning journey. To connect with Jonas and his resources, use these links: Website: https://sproutsschools.com/ Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Unschoolers-Educational-Dictionary-Lighthearted-Curriculum-Free/dp/168481359X YOU can help keep us funded! Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit: https://annieyorty.com/ https://www.leilanimelendez.com/ https://elarplearning.com/ https://solimaracademy.com/ Join our mission to empower homeschool families! https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

For the past 17 years, Mallorie Buoy has studied psychology, education (specialized Waldorf education), yoga, mysticism + philosophy and movement education amongst other subjects. She has spent more than 1000 hours studying in the Himalayas, and many more in study of the Quantum and the direct application of this knowledge within her daily life.Yet it took a journey of single + adoptive parenting alongside much experience of and with trauma that catalyzed her deep desire to put all facets of her knowledge and experience together to offer detailed and INFORMED healing practices. No more roadblocks because of misguided advice and gas-lighty spiritualisms! In This EpisodeMallorie's websiteIG: @homebody.healing---If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

EP218: A question from the Art of Homeschooling community inspired this podcast episode covering the concept of deep vs. wide from a Waldorf homeschooling perspective.In this episode, Jean describes how to build a main lesson block around a significant and pivotal event in the course of human development. This idea can be applied to teaching any topic from world or national history to geography and science. Jean illustrates the development of a main lesson topic through the "deep dive wave" and provides concrete examples and insightful reflections.Why and how does diving deep create more memorable learning experiences for children than covering a topic in a broad and comprehensive approach? Tune in to gain clarity about the nuances of Waldorf-inspired homeschooling that are rarely addressed in curriculum guides and resources. You'll walk away with a new spark for homeschooling and renewed trust in yourself as a teacher and the process of going deep, not wide.Find the Show Notes here  https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode214/Join the Inspired at Home CommunitySend Jean a text message.Support the showThanks for listening!

We're joined by Liz Ryerson (Sounds from the Abyss) and Ben Esposito (Neon White) to discuss Waldorf's Journey, the 21st game in the UFO 50 collection. "Waldorf didn't go looking for adventure. He was just trying to enjoy a nice nap..." Next week: Porgy Audio edited by Dylan Shumway Show Notes: Terry's Other Games – A collection of Terry Cavanagh's smaller works https://terrycavanagh.itch.io/terrys-other-games Paralect https://igf.com/paralect-0 Waldorf's Journey Speedrun World Record by MACH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv2IlhR1fQw Neon White https://neonwhite.rip/ Liz Ryerson's Bandcamp https://bandcamp.com/lizryerson Sounds from the Abyss mixes https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEdRlER1F5rGvaoE-XbV6jz6OymxQw4jx&si=HFcDTYa5DPqD_aD5 Great Art by Liz Ryerson https://www.mostancient.com/shop/great-art GDC Experimental Game Workshop links: 2004–2022 GDC Vault Recordings https://gdcvault.com/browse?keyword=experimental+gameplay+workshop 2023–2024 GDC Vault Recordings https://gdcvault.com/browse?keyword=experimental+game+workshop Experimental Game Workshop website https://www.experimentalgameworkshop.org/ GDC 2025 Experimental Games Showcase speaker list https://schedule.gdconf.com/session/experimental-games-showcase/911131 Episode 145 – Addressing Memory with Plunderludics https://eggplant.show/145-addressing-memory-with-plunderludics Episode 94 – Learning to Unclench with Ben Esposito (Neon White) https://eggplant.show/94-neon-white http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow  

Amidst the noise and dust of a reroofing job at BaT HQ, Nicole Johnson and Mike Badami, the (old married couple) (mother and daughter) (Statler and Waldorf) production partners responsible for Nicole Johnson's Detour on YouTube, talk with Alex about enthusiastic enthusiasts; questionable trips in Porsches; a preference for dumb cars; the perils of one's livelihood depending on the safety and reliability of old, modified, or even home-built vehicles; their mutual involvement with King of the Hammers; Nicole's trial-by-fire entrée into 2010s monster truck competition; big balls of dung; the trip to France that precipitated Detour; a Land Cruiser and curly hair; 2002s versus Cobras; counting on passion; and much more.Follow along! Links for the topics discussed in this episode:1:12 10 Questions with ABikePeddler BaT1:24 FRENCH FURY: Ferocious Mid-Engine 1983 Renault R5 Turbo 2 Homologated Rally Champ YouTube3:58 ICONIC OUTLAW: Magnus Walker's "277" Urban Outlaw Porsche 911 & The Unconventional CollectionYouTube8:50 OVERLAND PORSCHE: Rally-Modded 320 HP 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera YouTube7:20 The Many Porsches of Magnus Walker BaT Podcast16:48 Ford Pinto Model Page BaT24:42 Supercharged LT1-Powered Widebody 1966 MGB Roadster 6-Speed BaT56:47 Four Wheeling in France | Chambon Sur Jeep 2011 YouTube57:40 Jessi Combs (RIP) Wikipedia1:05:17 MANOFIED BMW: 600 HP Oil-Less-Turbo 1974 BMW 2002 with Modern E36 M3 Powertrain YouTube1:07:34 ORIGINAL COBRAS Part 2: 1 of 5 FIA Original 1964 289 Shelby Cobra at Willow Springs YouTube1:08:41 ELECTRIC DEVIL: Mudslide-Surviving 1976 Porsche 911 Turned Tesla-Powered Ruffian Beast YouTube1:09:57 PESKY PINZGAUER: Cranky Vintage 4x4 Military Truck at Aaron Hagar's Rat Runners Garage YouTube1:25:40 710 Search Results for 1965 Mustang BaTGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or One Year Garage episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!

In past episodes, we've heard Kelly Molinet (School Director) and Charlie Orphanides (Education Director) discuss what makes our Waldorf high such an engaging, unique, and fulfilling experience. But what do our students have to say about our high school? This week, we are grateful to five of our high school students for running the show and sharing all about their high school experience. They candidly talk about our school culture, the unique relationships they share with our teachers, their workload, and how they feel their Waldorf education has prepared them for life beyond our doors. It is always a great gift for us to be able to hear our students reflect on their educational journey with gratitude and joy!

Of all the balls and parties thrown during the Gilded Age, the extravagant evening hosted by Bradley and Cornela Martin at the Waldorf in 1897 was perhaps the most legendary, but also the most filled with misconceptions. February 10, 2025 was the 128th anniversary of this grand ball that topped them during New York's opulent Gilded Age. To celebrate, we are offering an ENCORE presentation of the episode on the ball with historian and author Rick Hutto whose family is descended from the Bardley Martin's themselves. Visit the Gilded Gentleman website for an entire list of shows. This show was edited by Kieran Gannon

EP#217: It's time for our favorite winter read-alouds for cozy homeschool days!In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean shares three read-aloud strategies and a list of her favorite winter read-aloud books which you'll find at www.artofhomeschooling.com/episode217. As you'll hear in the episode, stories speak directly to our hearts and the best stories hold heartwarming illustrations and vivid, descriptive text within their pages.Stories are the very marrow of homeschooling, especially Waldorf-inspired homeschooling. They bring us together for a beautiful shared experience and offer new ideas and learning through narrative and imagination.Reading stories together is joyful and cozy, meaningful and simple!From birth through early childhood and as your child grows through the grades, stories are a valuable tool for teaching and building connections. Connections to each other, the natural world, and communities near and far.Enjoy this heartwarming discussion! You'll walk away inspired with new tools and ideas to approach the magic of reading books and sharing stories in your homeschool.Send Jean a text message.Support the showThanks for listening!

We're joined by Adam Saltsman (Finji), Liz Ryerson (musician, writer, podcaster), and Bijan Stephen (Compulsion Games) to discuss Warptank, the 20th game in the UFO 50 collection.   "Use your tank to regain control of the station and sever all ties to Capsule World!"   Next week: Waldorf's Journey   Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.   The Cousin Game is one of the oldest and most underappreciated genres by Patrick Gill (Polygon)   Sounds from the Abyss mixes   South of Midnight   Fun City (Cyberpunk TTRPG podcast)   Adam's itch.io (adamatonic.itch.io)   Great Art by Liz Ryerson   GDC Experimental Game Workshop links: 2023–2024 GDC Vault Recordings Experimental Game Workshop website GDC 2025 Experimental Games Showcase speaker list Episode 28 – Surviving Overland with Adam Saltsman A Year of UFO 50 Episode 16 – Camouflage http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow

In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Tanja Brown from Waldorf, MD.Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There's nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don't Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there's just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. You can connect directly with Gin in the Ask Gin group, and she will answer all of your questions personally. If you're new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group. After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group. Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that! There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like. Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math. If you aren't ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you'll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available. IF is free. You don't need to join our community to fast. But if you're looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community. Tanja is the Chief People Officer for Tactical Air Support, a defense contractor. She never had a weight issue growing up, but suddenly started gaining weight in her mid to late 20s. She did her first diet when she was 26, and lost 75 pounds with Weight Watchers. Over the years, she would yo-yo back up, and then take the weight back off with Weight Watchers. After her daughter was born, she tried WW one more time, but was tired of counting and tracking.In 2021, Tanja began struggling with intense shoulder pain. All her doctors could suggest was to take anti-inflammatory medication to alleviate the pain. She remembered that she had heard somewhere that intermittent fasting helped with inflammation. So, on February 28th, she decided that she would begin immediately. On March 1st she got started, and she began researching intermittent fasting.Her research led her to Gin's podcasts, and it wasn't long before Tanja was fasting clean. She started with a 16:8, but shifted quickly to a 20:4, which is the protocol she uses most days, even in maintenance.Tanja had remarkable results—dropping 30 pounds in her first month, which isn't typical, but reflects her body letting go of a lot of inflammation. Her shoulder pain was 50% resolved after just two weeks. She went on to lose over 100 pounds, going from 260 to her current maintenance range of 150-155 pounds. At 5' 11”, Tanja feels great in her body. Tonja's transition from structured diet plans like Weight Watchers to finding freedom with fasting highlights a significant shift, enabling her to focus on wellness without the need for special products or extensive tracking.Tonja emphasizes consistency and persistence, employing the hashtag "Consistency is Key" to inspire others. Her journey showcases significant lifestyle changes, with her orthopedic surgeon noting her impressive progress and advocating for fasting as an alternative to surgical interventions.Towards the end, Tonja discusses the balance between maintaining a healthy lifestyle and enjoying life's pleasures without striving for the lowest possible weight. She encourages listeners to focus on feeling better and to remain consistent with intermittent fasting. Tonja's final advice is to persist in the journey, emphasizing that small, consistent steps lead to transformative results, and to remember that celebrating health is more important than adhering to rigid dietary rules.Check out our sponsor Zoe at ZOE.com, and use the promo code IFSTORIES10 to get 10% off your membership.Get Gin's books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html. Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don't Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you'll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It's been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now! Join Gin's community! 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Este es el episodio #94 de “Tradiciones Sabias”, el podcast en español de la Fundación Weston A. Price. Algunos de los temas de este episodio - - Beneficios de crecer en contacto con la Naturaleza  - Valorar la vida simple, en el campo y en comunidad - Importancia de incluir los niños en las tareas de la granja y el faenamiento de animales - Proceso para obtener lana de ovejas de manera ancestral y artesanal - Criar abejas y aprovechar su miel Datos del invitado - Anja es mamá y granjera a tiempo completo en la Patagonia chilena, donde cría animales para alimentar a su familia y para control de plagas, obtención de lana y abonos. Cultiva frutas y verduras para autoconsumo y produce miel de abejas para consumo y venta. También es autora de un libro infantil para fomentar la vida simple,  feliz, consciente y natural.   Contacto - Instagram: @3granjeras Preguntas, comentarios, sugerencias - tradicionessabias@gmail.com      Recursos en español de la Fundación Weston A. Price -   - Página web WAPF en Español: https://www.westonaprice.org/espanol/ - Cuenta de Instagram: westonaprice_espanol - Guía alimentación altamente nutritiva, saludable y placentera:  11 principios dietéticos - Paquete de Materiales GRATIS:  https://secure.westonaprice.org/CVWEBTEST_WESTON/cgi-bin/memberdll.dll/openpage?wrp=customer_new_infopak_es.htm  - Folleto "La Leche Real", de Sally Fallon:  https://www.westonaprice.org/wp-content/uploads/La-leche-real.pdf  Música de Pixabay - Sound Gallery y SOFRA  

After a weeks-long dry spell in January, the first day of February bring a week-long series of atmospheric river storms to the Lake Tahoe region, with a foot of rain, multiple feet of snow and hurricane force winds. PowBot recaps his Canadian hut trip, giving kudos to Big Sky resort and reminisces on atmospheric river storms of the past while Trail Whisperer rants about tire chains and the evil empire of Amazon. Al Powcino makes his return with another Powderiffic Snow Report, the boys are compared to Statler and Waldorf from the Muppet Show, TW raves about a George Carlin documentary, lots of listener shout outs and a few Dope or Derps including the Butt Vest, electric snow bikes and wearing hunting gear for skiing. 3:00 – PowBot returns from his Canada Powder Highway trip.4:30 – Recording right during the arrival of a big Atmospheric River event in the Sierra Nevada, after an extended period of very dry weather.6:00 – Recapping PowBot's ski hut trip to Golden Alpine Holidays in British Columbia.8:40 – The five most important things to know about preparing for a Canada ski hut trip.19:45 – The incoming Atmospheric River and huge amounts of rain.21:50 – Going to the birthplace of Mind the Track, Frog Lake Huts near Donner Summit.23:40 – Al Powcino's Powderiffic Snow Report.26:45 – ASS rant about chained up cars and semis on the freeway.28:45 – The current storm is reminiscent of the 2016-2017 winter when there was terrible flooding on Donner Summit and at Donner Lake.34:45 – Listener Shout Outs! And PowBot shouts out his experience at Big Sky in Montana.42:38 – Stavros asks “What avalanche course would you recommend taking?”46:04 – Jed loves reggae music and Stick Figure, Mount Bachelor getting bought by ski bums and Truckee in the Wall Street Journal.49:50 – Nate said the boys are the old men on the Muppet Show, Waldorf and Statler.53:30 – Carl turned us onto @powderbuoy on Instagram – weather buoys in the Pacific and correlation to winter storms.55:05 – Matt sent us a link to a recent plane crash in the Toquima Range on Mount Jefferson.58:35 – J.T. Robinson – Backcountry Etiquette and Mentorship video about 10 Shredmandments - youtube.com/watch?v=ubGHAb3Y_VM1:01:50 – DOPE OR DERP? – The Buttvest.1:08:00 – DOPE OR DERP? – Wearing hunting apparel for skiing.1:13:00 – DOPE OR DERP? – Moonbike Motors electric snow bike.1:16:55 – DOPE OR DERP? – Tire chains.1:22:45 – Keith recommends the film “Camera Corner” about Wende Cragge – on YouTube by The Radavist.1:23:55 – Ben asks, what's the best quiver beater mountain bike? The 130mm rear travel trail bike. Specialized Epic Evo and Stumpjumper Evo, Pivot Trail 429, Ibis Ripley, Santa Cruz Tallboy, Yeti SB120.1:32:00 – ON A MUSICAL NOTE – Keith recommended RadioParadise.com – live streaming of music 24/7, KEXP.org in Seattle and KOTO in Telluride.1:37:50 – Trail Whisperer recommends watching George Carlin's American Dream.1:41:30 – Trail Whisperer recommends Buy Now – The Amazon Shopping Conspiracy.1:44:10 – The federal funding freeze and how it will affect recreation.1:45:40 – Two thumbs up for the new Reno Vista trail on Peavine Mountain. Super fun!

Send us a textIn this episode of Accio the Mouse, we're back from EPCOT's Festival of the Arts, where we ate our weight in artistic snacks, tried (and failed) to paint like professionals, and debated whether or not Figment would make a good roommate. Spoiler: he's way too chaotic.But the news doesn't stop there! Disney and Universal updates are coming in hot. On a more bittersweet note, Jellyrolls at Disney's BoardWalk is closing, meaning no more late-night dueling piano shenanigans (pour one out for the best sing-alongs ever). And if that wasn't enough, MuppetVision 3D is closing in June, so get your last doses of Statler and Waldorf heckling while you can.And finally, we talk about our upcoming RunDisney event—where we'll be running, sweating, and possibly questioning every decision that led us here. Will we survive? Will we trip over a character meet-and-greet? Will we justify a post-run cupcake with “carb loading”? Tune in to find out!Follow and subscribe https://www.acciothemouse.com/IG - @AcciothemouseYouTube - @acciothemouse

If you're fascinated by alternative forms of childhood education, you will love this interview with Star Johnson and Emilirose Nofi, the founders of Acorn School, a nature-based Waldorf homeschool enrichment program in Arizona. Hear discussions comparing Montessori and Charlotte Mason methods to Waldorf, what specifically kids are missing out on in a public school setting, and how to make your child's education more magical and less rigid. Thank You To Our Sponsors! ⁠Geviti⁠⁠ | Skip the waitlist and get 20% off first month using code "ALEX" ⁠A'del Natural Cosmetics⁠ | Use code "ALEX" for 25% OFF ⁠⁠⁠Masa Chips⁠⁠⁠ | Use code "REALALEXCLARK" for 20% OFF ⁠Cowboy Colostrum⁠ | Use code “ALEX” for 15% OFF  ⁠Garnuu⁠ | Use code “ALEX” for 15% OFF  ⁠Mush More Co.⁠ | Use code "ALEX" for 20% OFF  Our Guests Acorn School Instagram | @acorn_school Star Johnson  Instagram | @intothemischief Emilirose Nofi Instagram | @emazingartistry Additional Resources Classes: http://www.acornschoolenrichment.com/ Curriculum: http://www.shop.acornschoolenrichment.com/

Is KFC chicken? Let's talk lossless! Have you ordered your stickers yet? That time Andrew learned shorthand. The foot has trapped you in a force feld. Does salad excite you?? KFC & What 3 Words 00:00:00 Kentucky Fried Chicken (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KFC)

There is a lot of talk of wonder at The Denver Waldorf School. As we celebrate our school's 50th anniversary this year, wonder has been the theme throughout - for our "Wonders of Waldorf" Michaelmas event, for our annual giving campaign to "The Wonder Fund," and for our upcoming gala celebrating "50 Years of Wonder." In this week's episode, Kelly Molinet (School Director) and Charlie Orphanides (Education Director) discuss the deeper underpinnings of this concept of wonder and how it is beneath all that we do in Waldorf education. They will also share how we as parents can support the cultivation of wonder in our children, and how wonder is a necessity for true knowledge to develop.

Dive into Leland Sheils' compelling story of non-traditional education and remarkable recovery from a life-altering car accident. Discover how his unique learning experiences and personal philosophies have shaped his views on financial literacy and overcoming adversity. Listen in to learn about the transformative power of personalized learning paths and self-motivation.     Key takeaways to listen for The importance of self-discipline in managing abundant free time How Montessori and Waldorf education enhance the learning experience Major upsides of financial literacy from a young age Why independence in Lelands' upbringing plays a crucial role An effective way to ensure genuine interest and commitment About Leland Sheils Leland Sheils is a 19-year-old entrepreneur and EMT student whose personal and professional life has been shaped by unique educational experiences and resilience in the face of adversity. As the second oldest son of Jim and Jamie, Leland's journey underscores the importance of personalized education and forging one's own path in both career and life. He is currently furthering his education to become a firefighter.   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here.   Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review!   Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

In the 1970s, one of the leaders of the Waldorf movement, Karl Ege, wrote in his essay "An Evident Need of Our Times." "What we are founding here is a seed, the seed of a living organism. The organism is essentially three-fold, pedagogical, artistic, and agricultural, as reflections of thought, feeling, and will. Each needs the others if the whole is to flourish. All are interrelated. For young and old alike, this work together will create a place in which to become, in the true sense, a full human being." Babies, today Mimi is speaking with Martin Ping of Hawthorne Valley Farm and Hawthorne Valley Association, which is, to call it the farm or an association or anything could never really appreciate everything that it is. Martin has been at Hawthorne Valley for more than 30 years. You will appreciate what a treasure he is just listening to him. He's one of those people that you feel immediate kinship with and I can't tell you how much I recommend just browsing the websites of the Hawthorne Valley Association, because you can then begin to appreciate how they have managed to really honor that vision of holes nested in other holes and the interconnection and interrelated nature of all of the work that needs to be brought within one organism for everything to thrive. Folks who make the show possible... Rimol Greenhouses are strong, durable and easy to assemble, offering the quality you need to grow productively year-round. Visit Rimol.com today. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – at bcsamerica.com. When you need proven varieties you can count on and detailed guidance from seeding to harvest, consider Johnny's your trusted growing partner. Visit johnnyseeds.com Farmhand is the only all-in-one virtual assistant built by and for farmers. Sign up for a free trial with the link in the show notes, because NOW is the best time to dial in those systems for the next growing season. ... and, as always, our work is powered by the individual growers who support us every month over at patreon.com/notillgrowers. You can pick up a copy of The Living Soil Handbook if you don't have one already, as well as a No-Till Growers hat or other merch, check out our YouTube channel, and you can ask you questions or share your insights into ecological market gardening on our free growers forum at notillgrowers.community.chat

Welcome back, beautiful souls!   In this new episode, I'm joined by the inspiring Chinyelu Kunz, founder of We Nurture Collective, to explore the magic and challenges of early childhood development. Together, we dive deep into the first seven years of a child's life and how we, as parents, can create a nurturing environment filled with unconditional love, structure, and understanding.   Chinyelu offers soulful and practical wisdom on creating consistent rhythms, addressing challenging behaviors with compassion, and guiding our little ones toward independence.   This episode is a must-listen for parents seeking to embrace the beautiful journey of raising their children with intention and grace.     About Chinyelu:   Chinyelu is the founder of We Nurture Collective, her online platform which includes her podcast episodes, instagram posts, Blog, parenting coaching support, and mentoring for early childhood educators and her newest offering - The Nurturing Circle her online community. She has worked as a Waldorf early childhood educator for over 25 years. Chinyelu completed her Waldorf Early Childhood teacher training and she also holds a Masters in Architecture as well as a Bachelors in Interior Architecture. Her mission is to make easily accessible knowledge, advice and guidance on parenting and caregiving in the early years through the lens of Waldorf Education. She is the proud mother of 3 Waldorf graduates.   Website / Social Media Handles: Connect@wenurturecollective.com     Ps: If you are ready to finally see how you can bring in thousands of dollars per week while just doing a few simple actions (and never feel like you *HAVE* to work an 8 hour day again)? To have clear direction in your day to day activities so you can easily implement strategies for more simplicity in your life and biz? Then 5 weeks to 5 figures course is for you! Check the link below

A woman in Texas faces charges for allegedly locking a 7-year-old girl in a dog cage under the Christmas tree for hours. A Maryland man receives a 104-year prison sentence for starting a fire that killed a mother and her 18-month-old daughter in Waldorf. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waldorf women are NOT socialites! Julia and Drew are here to discuss Season 2, Episode 21 of Gossip Girl. This mad goofy episode has it all: guess who's coming to dinner (Armie Hammer!), Wallace Shawn in a "Schmutz Happens" apron, Corinne the cater waiter, Paul Skallas, and LA's mole people Christmas vibes. XOXO, Girls Room. Follow Girls Room on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Drew on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Julia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This Week on Geekenders, Jesse and Dodger recap the 2024 Game Awards. What landed, what didn't? Was the show a complete mess like last year or did Geoff Keighley learn from past mistakes. Also why do we need more Waldorf and Statler in our lives? Are you ready to geek out this weekend? Join Jesse and Dodger on the Geekenders podcast as they bring you the ultimate dose of geekiness. From their hilarious banter to their in-depth discussions, this is the podcast you've been waiting for. Follow them now and discover why they are the number one geek podcast without a doubt. Subscribe and let the geeking begin! Theme by: MegaRan Animated Intro by: JulesDrawz Want to watch live, tune in to Dodgers twitch every Friday at 11am est/8am pst : https://www.twitch.tv/dexbonus  Hosted on Audioboom. See https://audioboom.com/about/privacy for more information.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠ Join Analytic Dreamz in this segment of Notorious Mass Effect as we dive into the highlights of The Game Awards 2024, celebrating its 10th anniversary. This year's event was a showcase of monumental game reveals, including the highly anticipated 'Witcher 4', where Ciri steps into the spotlight in a new, expansive RPG crafted with Unreal Engine 5. We saw the unveiling of several notable trailers like 'Elden Ring Nightreign', 'Mafia: The Old Country', and 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword'. New titles such as 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Project', 'Dispatch', 'The First Bezerker Khazan', and 'Turok Origins' were also introduced, stirring excitement among gamers. Analytic Dreamz discusses major announcements from CD Projekt Red, including a deep dive into 'Witcher IV' with Ciri as the protagonist, alongside other Witcher universe projects. Naughty Dog's new venture, 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet', promises a dystopian space adventure, while Netflix surprises with 'Squid Game: Unleashed', an innovative online party game. The segment covers the award winners in detail, with 'Astro Bot' by Team Asobi taking home Game of the Year and three other awards including Best Game Direction. Other big winners include 'Balatro' and 'Metaphor: ReFantazio', each securing three awards. Analytic Dreamz also highlights the cultural impact, star-studded presentations by figures like Harrison Ford, live performances from Snoop Dogg and Twenty One Pilots, and unique moments like the Muppets' Statler and Waldorf adding comic relief. The segment concludes with a look at the statistics and records from the event, noting that 'Astro Bot' led with four awards, while 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' and 'Astro Bot' tied for the most nominations at seven each. This year's awards are compared to last year's where 'Baldur's Gate 3' took home six awards, setting a high bar for this year's achievements. Tune in for an in-depth analysis and passionate discussion on how these awards and announcements shape the future of gaming.Witcher IV detailsCD Projekt Red historymore gamer slangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Send us a textBen watched Arcane! Sara and Saturn played Fallout 76!Ubisoft Shutting Down Call Of Duty Competitor After Executive Producer Swore It Wasn't DyingShuhei Yoshida to leave Sony Interactive Entertainment on January 15, 2025Failed Party Shooter Foamstars Is Ending, But Getting A Better Death Than ConcordTurn-based strategy game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown announced for PCThe 10 Worst Games Of 2024 According To Metacritic90s platformer remaster Croc: Legend of the Gobbos delayed into next yearStatler and Waldorf to Appear at The Game AwardsCyberpunk 2077 Is Somehow Still Getting Free Updates, Adds New Character Creator Options And MoreSupport the showPATREON: http://www.patreon.com/thegorgeDiscord: discord.gg/K8A6SG2Big Gay Nerds: https://soundcloud.com/biggaynerdsBackground music: DJ CUTMAN: https://music.djcutman.com/Broke for Free: https://brokeforfree.comVisager: https://visager.bandcamp.comAdventuria: https://adventuria.bandcamp.com/INTRO: https://soundcloud.com/zak235Ben's Twitter: @TheGorgePodcastSara's Twitter: @RadioinactivityE-mail: thegorgepodcast@gmail.com

Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week the news broke that Citi has secured the exclusive rights to market AA co-branded credit cards beginning in 2026. What will this mean for Barclays cardholders and will anything change under this new partnership? We also discuss whether ThankYou to AAdvantage points transfers might be coming.   In other news Virgin has brought back their popular cruise deals but with a catch and some quirks. We also discuss: avoiding the low cost carrier middle seat, Hyatt's cool new tech for using suite upgrades, all of the available transfer bonuses, the opening of Waldorf NYC and how Hilton has done a great job lately with their luxury properties.   Episode Guide 0:00 Travelers viral hack for avoiding a middle seat on low cost carriers 1:22 Waldorf Astoria NYC is reopening and bookable - Insane prices? 3:50 How Hilton is doing a great job with their luxury properties 5:50 Virgin Voyages releases more points specials with a catch 8:24 Virgin's quirky booking process & tips for booking 10:15 Citi's huge score - Exclusive AA partner in 2026 11:52 Will Citi add AA as a ThankYou transfer partner? 14:10 Why Citi's ThankYou lineup is worth looking at 15:27 All of the currently available transfer bonuses - Up to 70% more 16:50 Why you shouldn't speculatively transfer points with a bonus 17:52 Hyatt adds suite upgrades & more for to online booking 19:41 Cool “S” - Chicago Christmas bar popups Links Middle seat hack - https://www.foxnews.com/travel/travelers-viral-flight-booking-hack-avoid-dreaded-middle-seat-ignites-debate Waldorf NYC - https://milestomemories.com/waldorf-astoria-new-york-to-reopen-after-eight-years/ Virgin points specials - https://travel-on-points.com/book-virgin-voyages-with-points/ https://travel-on-points.com/how-to-book-virgin-voyages-with-points/ Citi AA partnership - https://milestomemories.com/citi-will-become-exclusive-issuer-of-aadvantage-cards/ Hyatt tech - https://travel-on-points.com/hyatt-suite-upgrade-awards/ Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Send Jean a text message.EP210: Welcome to the final episode in the Ages & Stages series all about homeschooling eighth grade!In this episode, Jean shares how the Waldorf-inspired approach supports the development of the eighth grader with subjects such as modern, history, physics, chemistry, human physiology, algebra, and geometry. If this sounds intimidating or your memories of these topics from your own educational journey are foggy, don't worry. No one covers it all!Your goal as a home educator during the eighth grade year is to bring the promise and potential of the world to the heart of your child. Your own curiosity and willingness will carry you through. In the show notes, you'll find an outline of the episode, highlights from the eighth grade year, and an extensive list of suggested resources. Ready for an adventure? You've got this!Find the Show Notes here  https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode210/Join the Inspired at Home CommunitySupport the showThanks for listening!

Did you ever wonder how to reconnect with nature in a world dominated by screens? Join us as we explore this and more with Anthony Porter, an enthusiastic nature educator and content creator with a unique perspective on homeschooling and outdoor learning. Anthony shares his fascinating journey from a childhood teeming with outdoor adventures to becoming a published author of a nature activity book for kids. We delve into the contrasting challenges and rewards of teaching nature to children and creating engaging content for adults. Cheryl also shares her own transformative experience of moving from the city to the countryside, shedding light on the joys and hurdles of embracing a nature-focused lifestyle.Our conversation navigates the nuanced territory of modern parenting, where balancing the conveniences of technology with the timeless benefits of outdoor experiences is key. Anthony discusses the significance of nature in fostering health and self-confidence, especially for children in urban settings. We explore alternative education models like Waldorf and Montessori, which have gained traction for their immersive, hands-on learning approaches. Reflecting on future parenting, we express our excitement about crafting educational paths that blend modern insights with traditional values, emphasizing the benefits of nature play and experiential learning.The episode underscores the critical role of unstructured play in childhood development, advocating for more freedom and exploration away from screens. We draw analogies to dolphins thriving in the wild, stressing the importance of balance and variety in children's experiences. Anthony shares insights into his nature journal, a tool designed to inspire outdoor exploration, and his engaging kid-focused videos. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply someone looking to reconnect with nature, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for rediscovering the joy of learning in the great outdoors.True North Online Academy, offering 2nd- 12th grade live online and self paced classes as well as a cutting edge Dual Degree program, (students can earn a high school diploma and an accredited Bachelor's Degree concurrently)! At TNOA you can find ebooks, testing, advising, workshops and more!Let's Talk, Emergencies! - Cheryl's children's book, and don't forgetThe Activity Book!The Tuttle Twins - use code Cheryl40 for 40% off ages 5-11 book seriesWriteStories by Scriptive- use code THSHT33 for 33% OFF! Encourage reluctant writers and emerging storytellers to write their own stories using illustrations from children's books.Support the showInstagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast

Nearly a century after his death, the work of Rudolf Steiner has influenced educational systems so deeply that Waldorf schools have become one of the largest independent school movements in the world. Clinical psychologist and Anthroposophy scholar Edmund Knighton explores parenting challenges, growing smart kids the Waldorf way and how he was meant to teach kids this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Edmund's work on his website, where you can request a free 15-minute consultation. Join Edmund and Jared Pickard at the Be Human program in February 2025.For Spirit Gym members: Edmund will be holding a very special live Q&A session (to be announced) exclusively for Spirit Gym members. Sign up for a Spirit Gym podcast membership, so you can access members-only extended versions of the podcast along with exclusive Q&A opportunities with Paul and his guests.Timestamps2:50 How Edmund became connected to our planet by teaching kids.8:07 “The onus is on the teacher to have the kids be the curriculum.”13:46 Love is the greatest protection and the solution for any situation.31:40 In the Steiner philosophy of education, the later a child reads, the more capacity she/he has to become a genius.42:02 The act of transformation can happen at any time.49:34 “We have to enliven reading or we are killed by it.”59:27 The god-like nature of issuing grades to students.1:05:29 At the heart level, the lives of kids are solely their own.1:10:44 Do humans have no conception of conception?1:22:15 Elements of conscious conception and birth.1:33:13 Why parents with special needs children leave marriages.1:42:30 The birthing process.1:58:52 Adult men dealing with the child archetype after their child is born.2:08:09 Do you have the discipline and the willingness to be uncomfortable and build a connection with your partner?2:19:02 Building vitality into food through consciousness.2:26:05 Our purpose on planet Earth according to Steiner.2:34:07 Are we regressing toward protectionism?2:46:21 “The right response is love.”ResourcesThe Ra Material: Law of One by Jim McCarty, Don Elkins and Carla RueckertEsoteric Youth CirclePaul's Living 4D episode on Lucifer, Christ and AhrimanFind more resources for this episode on our website.Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBiOptimizers US and BiOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesCHEK Institute's Black Friday giftWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Send Jean a text message.EP209: Welcome to a deep dive into the science of reading and Waldorf education. On this episode of the podcast, Jean is joined by her assistant Sarah to share with you new insights about the literacy journey through the holistic lens of Waldorf education.Waldorf education, since its founding in 1919, has evolved significantly. And homeschoolers are in a unique position to weave together “responsible innovation” in the Waldorf movement with new insights and research about human brain development.Jean and Sarah discuss all things literacy ~ from oral language development to content knowledge, from neural pathways to simple strategies for teaching.This is a rich discussion! Listen, take notes, and dig into the resources and links mentioned. Find the Show Notes here  https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode209/Join the Inspired at Home CommunitySupport the showThanks for listening!