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Today I am excited to share this conversation with body and business integrator, Ali Cranmer. Ali helps menstruating entrepreneurs break free from burnout and reclaim their power through cycle alignment. Ali shares so much valuable wisdom in this episode about the different phases of the menstrual cycle and how to use them in the most aligned way possible. We explore working with other women who are at different times of their cycle and how the moon phase can come into play with cycle alignment. She’s had some pretty incredible results not only for her clients but herself too. Be sure to listen closely because she shares the first steps you can take if you want to get aligned with your cycle and begin boosting productivity all while working less!    What’s in this episode: What Ali does as a body and business integrator  Ali’s journey into the online space and how that led her to what she does now The different phases of the cycle (and how to use them for more aligned work) How to overcome guilt around your productivity Her advice on working with other women’s cycles The first step to getting in cycle alignment Why you need to pay attention to the moon phase What it means for Ali to scale her way   Connect with Ali: Website | Instagram    About Ali:Ali B. Cranmer is a body and business integrator helping menstruating entrepreneurs break free from burnout and reclaim their power by aligning with the rhythm of their menstrual cycle. Ali believes women feel an undeniable pressure from society to be able to do it all and we’ve been doing our businesses and our bodies a disservice by glorifying the hustle. She has built her business and membership coaching program on the belief that if we awaken our intuitive powers to listen to our rhythm, we’ll be able to align our businesses with our bodies and experience a deep sense of peace, freedom and self-trust.   Links:Intro to Body + Biz Integration with Cycle Alignment Masterclass (Comes with free Flow Tracker journal)   Enjoyed this episode? Then make sure to join us in my free Facebook Group so we can continue the conversation! Click here to request access.  Want to know when new episodes are released? Subscribe on your platform of choice so you can learn all of the scaling strategies I’m implementing in my own business and with my clients.  Let’s be friends. Send me a DM on, Instagram or Facebook. 

With the wealth of resources available online, anybody can teach themselves about investing, but some knowledge can only be gained through experience. Here to talk about his investment journey and the lessons he has learned along the way is data-driven investor, mindset coach, and realtor Ali Mahdavi! Being an immigrant born in Iran, Ali quickly learned to adapt, which has allowed him to successfully grow personally and financially. We hear from Ali about his college education in the U.S and how he only learned about investing after graduating. By devouring podcasts, books, and videos, Ali taught himself what he could, and he solidified his knowledge through networking and taking action on what he learned. Ali talks about his first real estate investment, a condo in LA, and what he learned about investing in appreciating but negative cash flow assets from it. From there, we get into some of Ali’s investing tips, and he weighs in on diversification, how to underwrite deals and syndications, how to manage properties in far off locations, and what he plans to invest in going forward. We wrap up for the day with our final four questions for Ali, hearing him talk about the value of conservative financial underwriting, learning by teaching, and why his phone is his greatest tool! Don’t miss out on today’s awesome conversation about investing with Ali!Key Points From This Episode:Ali’s childhood in Iran and how he learned about investing after moving to the U.S.Getting into real estate by purchasing a condo; negative cash flow on an appreciating asset.Investing in an appreciation market with negative cash flow versus investing in cash flow assets.How Ali educates himself about money and verifies information by consulting multiple sources.Diversification and conservative financials; lessons learned about investing.Mindset-related investing hurdles Ali has overcome: leveraging staff, technology, and personal action.Tips for how to underwrite and manage properties that are in far off locations.Syndications and single-family homes Ali is invested in, and his investing plans going forward.Markets, GPs, and the asset class – things Ali assesses before investing in syndications.What Ali would tell his former self about investing if he could rewind time.Lalita’s final four questions with Ali: his best tool, biggest mistake, growth strategy, and more.Where people can find Ali online and learn more about what he does.Tweetables:“I like the cash flow market far more than the West Coast appreciating market.” — Ali Mahdavi [0:07:06]“One of the things I love is diversification. Not only just investing in a condo or in one market, but maybe extending it a little bit more.” — Ali Mahdavi [0:09:02]“The general partners are, for me, the most important thing.” — Ali Mahdavi [0:16:15]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Ali Mahdavi on InstagramBiggerPocketsTicketmasterAPT Capital GroupPassive Income Through Multifamily Real Estate on FacebookSchedule a Call with Kyle Mitchell

WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Medicine:  Ali & Mark’s conversation on the first day of medical school Assumptions people make when you are married to a  psychiatrist Marriage:  Mark’s answer to Ali’s screening question “What sport did I play in high school?” How independent spousal goals coexist inside the big common marriage goal Why awareness is key when the relationship is not being prioritized   Money: How coming from similar giving families contributes to their shared money mindset  Why the joint Novitsky bank account made sense before marriage What Ali hopes to achieve by investing in a business coach Physician Entrepreneur: How Mark’s encouragement creates a greater sense of Ali’s belief in herself The flexibility of having one’s own business The “coach high” every time a client has a breakthrough Why her youngest child thinks Ali is a YouTube star How actions HUGELY influence our children...we are their HEROES...they see us and want to do what we do!!!  TAKE HOME POINTS FROM Ali & MARK Create a space that lends to couple engagement. Train your children to respect Parent time!  Budget for Extras. The moment you commit to your own health, your confidence will soar.  WALK AWAY ASKING YOURSELF Why are our common goals? And what are your independent goals inside our bigger common goal? Have I trained my children to be respectful of my “me time”? How is my life serving as an example for my children or nieces or nephews? How am I creating an exciting and trusting environment for our relationship? How am I taking care of my body?   FEATURED ON THIS SHOW Mark's website: www.novitskymd.com Ali’s website: www.lifecoachingforwomenphysicians.com Instagram: alinovitskymd Facebook: Ali Novitsky MD *This podcast is part of the Doctor Podcast Network

Josh Brahm interviews Ali Rak, an incredibly effective community organizer and activist in Maryland, to explain the nuts and bolts of how she gets people involved in contacting their political representatives in order to accomplish pro-life goals. 0:00: Introducing Ali and the topic; 13:14: Why apologetics training is important for lobbyists; 15:20: What Ali does as a lobbyist and community organizer; 38:44: Do email templates for people to send to their representatives work? 47:00: Tips for in-person meetings with legislators; 55:04: Is it possible for pro-life lobbyists to come across as too emotional when making their case? 59:23: Do you send email alerts with only one call-to-action or multiple? 1:04:08: What are the most common mistakes that lobbyists and community organizers make? 1:06:47: How do you keep people motivated? 1:10:48: How local pro-life people can work well together. 13 Extra Tips on Lobbying: https://bit.ly/3osODkt Here's the link to the full audio from the David Bereit/Josh Brahm event we referenced: http://bit.ly/2NZvwf7 One Easy Step to Avoiding Confirmation Bias: Interview with Tangle Founder Isaac Saul: https://bit.ly/2LLK6aM Contact Ali at: alexandra@charlescountyrighttolife.com

In today’s interview, Kris talks with Ali Brown, the Founder + CEO of the women’s business empowerment company We Lead. She is one of the most recognized entrepreneur coaches in the world and the founder of The Trust – the new, private, premier network for 7- and 8-figure women leaders. What you'll find in this episode: What Ali is noticing in her own clients around reinventing. Why now is a good time to give yourself permission to “let this go.” Who knew that employees not wanting to come back to work would be “a thing”? Why now is a great time to evaluate where you’re going to spend your energy for the rest of the year. The three “amazing questions” posed by Ali. What does it mean to “fire the Sherrys”? Visit: The Lead Your Team Podcast for show notes and available downloads. © 2020 Kris Plachy

“The quality of your life is the quality of your thoughts.”How competing as Miss USA changed Ali’s life (1:22)What happened during Ali’s first marriage to teach her the power of taking responsibility for her life (5:15)Why Ali chose to wait to have sex while dating her husband (17:40)The story behind the movie Freedom and how it is raising awareness for child trafficking (20:02)What Reshape is and why Ali started it after being in a major car accident (28:05)The power of having positive female friends (33:15)How Ali describes herself differently from how people perceive her (35:35)How to responsibly manage your critical thoughts (38:27)Why doing the inner work of healing is essential for health and wellness (39:50)How to forgive for something truly serious (45:05)The way Ali approaches balancing her life on a day to day basis (46:35)What Ali has learned about self-love by taking care of her health (47:57)How Ali is enjoying the aging process (1:05:37)What owning your throne means to Ali (1:07:16)Links mentioned in this episode:Tim BallardReshape LiveThe Untethered Soul by Michael SingerElizabeth GilbertUSM - University of Santa MonicaDave AspreyNaomi Whittel’s Glow15OwnYourThrone.co - get a free guide when you join our email list!Follow AliFollow Own Your Throne

When it comes to doing business, hitting the million-dollar mark is an elusive one. In this "lesson on power", Kim interviews Ali Brown, one of the most recognized entrepreneur coaches in the world, about the obstacles women face in reaching it and how they can step into their value, their purpose and build wealth on their own terms. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: How Ali found her calling and why she questioned it. Why the million-dollar mark is elusive and why women stop themselves from reaching it. Obstacles that women face in earning more money. Finding the magic in your business plan. What does AI have to do with it? What Ali thinks about feminine leadership. Why corporations are cultivating leadership skills most women innately possess. Differences between men and women when it comes to earning money. The pressure on women to be everyone to everything. How to embrace the potential in this unplanned-for time and how not to give in to panic. #LESSONUP: (5:01) You're going to be okay and if you allow the space to get the ideas you need right now to receive the support you have right now, to just be open to new things and new ways. That's when stuff starts happening. If you're resisting change, if you're resisting things, especially at this time, that is when you're going to hit a wall. No matter what level you're at, whether you're rich or poor or here or there. But this whole reset for humanity, if you will, I think is on that energetic level is going to really get people to just center again and be open to change. (7:01) When I tapped into that joy…that energy along with the practice of learning how to price myself right and not undervalue my services…as long as I followed that path, the money started to flow. (7:45) If you're at a point right now that you're not sure which direction to go, I think it takes some time and pull in, but then think about “where can I connect that value with the joy?” Because that's the magic formula.  (9:52) We lead more by feeling and it's very interesting that all these qualities are becoming extremely recognized and felt and viewed as credible in the corporate world. (12:50) You should aim for a million in revenues. So aim for that. Have fun, plan, dream, look at how could I, how could I do that? Not like, I can't do that, but how could I, we forget to dream. We forget to try on, we forget to play. And your business can be a part of that. The numbers can be a part of that. (15:06) I help lead the leaders and lift them up cause this is new for them. This is new for our generation to have this kind of money, to have this kind of power to help them decide how to use it at the same time (16:01) Money amplifies who you are. We need more women with money. (16:20) I think we grow up, a lot of women just think that money being used as power in a bad way. We've never seen it used in the way that we could be using it in.

This week we welcome the record breaking legend Ali Reda to the Sales IQ podcast. Having recently broken Joe Girard's record of the most cars sold in a year, Ali's incredible feat is due to his astounding mindset and belief in being the best you can be.  Grab your notepads guys because this week we are exploring this mindset and how you can implement it in your own career. This week we are proudly brought to you by Vanillasoft. Timestamps: [04:10] - How Ali Reda entered the world of sales  [05:55] - How Ali broke through the limiting belief of his target  07:50] - What Ali attributes to his success [09:35] - The defining moment in Ali's career  [12:20] - Breaking the beliefs on sales people [19:00] - The impact on Ali from breaking Joe Girard's record [27:00] - Advice for new sales professionals on building a successful career [29:30] - Biggest influences in Ali's career [30:55] - What Ali would do differently

In this sixth episode of the Social Lights Podcast, podcast host and Social Mediology founder Kate vanderVoort has a conversation with All Villani, author of  Ali the Shiny Sparkly Unicorn (https://www.alitheshinysparklyunicorn.com/) . ABOUT ALI VILLANI and ALI THE SHINY SPARKLY UNICORN Ali Villani is on a mission to redefine what it means to be alive. She is an international speaker, sought after assertiveness coach and Founder of the ALIVE Women’s Circle; a thriving network of like-minded women seeking a safe place to grow. She also created ‘Ali the Shiny Sparkly Unicorn’ a children’s book inspired by her own experiences of being bullied at school and aimed at sharing a powerful message of self-awareness. Her desire to empower individuals all over the world also led to her creating the Tree of Life Group, a philanthropic project in Nepal designed to develop leadership and create resources for those in need.  BIG IDEA 1 Ali has a strong desire to connect others for the greater good, first serving herself, and then finding ways she can serve others. The creation of Ali the Unicorn “I see everything in bright colours, I don’t see anything within the box or within the lines.” Ali always knew she was different. Experiencing mental health challenges and illness in her developmental years, these experiences led her to hide her shiny, sparkly ingredients from the world. Through an online community of women that she created on Facebook, Ali found a safe space to share uplifting messages and ideas with others and was soon referred to as ‘Ali the shiny sparkly unicorn’, hence the character was born. What Ali the unicorn teaches us (7:00)  “Your shiny sparkly ingredients are what make you special”. The character was created to show children how to embrace their differences and channel their uniqueness into doing good in the world. Ali talks about how she uses the book and character as a tool to connect with kids and teach them about bullying. BIG IDEA 2 “I love connecting with humans on a very deep level but I don’t like connecting with them on a very superficial level.” (10:55) Imagine what we could do for the consciousness of the planet if we only spread kindness and positivity through social media? Social media can be polarising but Ali believes we all have the opportunity to influence and inspire others through using social media as a tool for spreading kindness. “We need to see moral education being taught in everyday curriculum.” (13:00) Ali believes that learning psychological skills will help address rising mental health problems and suicide rates in young people and she sees a dire need to bring more moral code into our education system. BIG IDEA 3 How to set boundaries on social media (17:30) Facebook has been an amazing tool for spreading Ali’s message around the world and allowing her to post uplifting content that has influenced people’s behaviour, but she has had to set strong boundaries in using it to ensure she maintains her mental health and happiness. We all have that same power to engage or disengage with content and it’s important we recognise the boundaries we can set ourselves. How to connect more authentically with others (23:25) Ali talks about the roles of self awareness and personal responsibility in understanding our own behaviours and teaching others how to treat us. Episode Links You can find Ali Villani and more about Ali The Shiny Sparkly Unicorn here: Instagram or Facebook @AliTheShinySparklyUnicorn You can buy the book and kindness dolls here:   https://www.alitheshinysparklyunicorn.com/local-store/ (https://www.alitheshinysparklyunicorn.com/local-store/) https://www.alitheshinysparklyunicorn.com (https://www.alitheshinysparklyunicorn.com/) Keep listening to the upcoming episodes of podcasts by joining in Social Lights Podcast...

What a character Ali Abbas is. And what a pleasure to have him join the show for the first time, alongside Daniel Garb and Simon Hill.The Iraq and Sydney FC hero shares some heart-felt and memorable moments from his career, plus helps the guys dissect the 7-week-old A-League season.Here's more info:-What Ali's doing now and his involvement in football nowadays (1:00)-What caught your eye? (7:00)-Adelaide-Victory storylines and Riley McGree's incredible form (11:00)-When Ali almost fought Alessandro Del Piero!! (17:00)-Sydney FC did it easy (21:00)-This week's edition of VAR controversy (26:00)-A deeper look into Abbas' career (36:00)-The extraordinary national team achievement in 2007 (41:00)-Listeners' Twitter questions (48:00)-Scrap the cap? - Ali's thoughts (51:00)

On today’s episode of the Marriage on Fire podcast I have a surprise guest on the show! My own daughter Ali.  I am excited to have her on the show and have to admit, it’s a little scary having her on here because I will be asking her some questions that I have never asked her before.  Jon and I had some dark times in our marriage and for a couple of years, all we did was fight. Luckily, we came out on the other side, so I am excited to have my daughter on the show to chat with all of you!  On Today’s Episode We Chat About: Ali’s first year of college and missing her family  How Jon and I communicated in the beginning How the negative cycles in our marriage impacted the kids when they were young The impact of the fighting on Ali’s friendships  The impact of our fighting on Ali’s eating habits  How our relationship was affected when I had to reset boundaries  How I worried about the mistakes I made and how they would affect my kids  Ali’s admission to not feeling loved when her dad and I were fighting  The difference in Ali now that Jon and I stopped fighting at all the time Why Ali wished Jon and I would have just divorced a long time ago How Jon and I thought we were hiding our fights, yet Ali says this was not the case How Ali used staying away from the house as an avoidance measure  The importance of communication in relationships, even in the beginning  The only way to survive our marriage was to reset it  How I push back on boundaries now and how different it is from the past  How we could have helped our kids during the rough years  What we could have done differently with our kids when the fighting was going on What questions I could have asked to get the kids to open up more when they were younger  What Ali felt she needed more from me when growing up  What Ali felt she needed more from Jon when growing up  Alright guys, that wraps up another episode! I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Ali.  I loved having her on the show today. I want you to make sure to tune in and listen to the podcast.  You will see how fighting in your marriage can affect your kids (even long after). Make sure you check in with your kids and be there for them.  So many kids come into my office and admit that they wish their parents would just divorce because of all of the fighting. I hope you work hard on your marriage!  Jon and I made it through world war 3, so I know you can change things! I have seen it in my office hundreds of times.    Make sure to reach out and let me know what you thought of the episode.  These types of episodes are so vulnerable for me, but I know that a lot of people don’t have access to counseling, so I started this podcast as a way to bring help and encouragement to you for free…. Any time of the day.    Thanks so much for listening and make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s episode.  Additional Resources:   Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Amy on Instagram  Follow Amy Wine Counseling on Facebook   Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I already have so many amazing guests and topics lined up, I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the podcast, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts.  Jon and read each and every one! It also helps other people find the podcast!  Wondering how to leave a review? Click on the Apple Podcasts link to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”.  So easy!

Ali Boone is a lifestyle entrepreneur real estate investor, author and speaker. Ali has literally defined non-conformity when it comes to her career. Ali left her corporate 9-to-5 job as an Aerospace Engineer, despite the “dream job” status that came with it, to follow her passion for being her own boss and creating true lifestyle design. She went from being on food stamps in her first year of entrepreneurship to facilitating over $18M in real estate transactions in her first five years of business. In addition to running her real estate investing company Hipster Investments, she’s a pilot and teaches flying and she can often be found snowboarding, hiking, or volunteering in California prisons. Her ultimate goal is to one day challenge Tim Ferriss to a lifestyle design duel.   This episode is packed with great information for anyone who wants to quit their job but has no idea what they would do next.   Here is what we chat about in this episode: What led Ali down the road to Aerospace Engineering When was the moment that she realized she didn’t want to be an Aerospace Engineer How she prepared herself to leave the corporate world Why fixing her mindset was the most important part of quitting her job How she pushed past the lows in the entrepreneurial roller coaster What her company, Hipster Investments, specializes in What Ali’s “why” is and how it guides her in her business   Where to find Ali:   Website: https://aliboone.com/ Business website: http://hipsterinvestments.com/ Social Media: @aliboonedotcom   Resources mentioned Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki   Follow along for more: www.lessonsfromaquitter.com https://www.facebook.com/lessonsfromaquitter https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromaquitter/ https://twitter.com/quitterpodcast  

There are a number of different health and fitness professionals who can help you reach your goals, each of whom will see your situation through a different lens. But what if you had a team of experts who could look at your health from many angles and leverage their own experiences with body image, the psychology of eating, nutrition and fitness training? What if you had a community to help you achieve health and fitness for the long term? Julie Ralston ran a successful natural pet store for 15 years before expanding her interest to include human health and wellness. Now she is a Primal Health Coach, certified Primal Play Instructor and a student of the Psychology of Eating. Julie is passionate about helping real women make solid choices that bring more vibrance into their lives, and to that end, she is teaming up with Ali and Jen Zetterstrom to found Primal Health, a program that provides personalized coaching to help women implement sustainable changes for lasting health and wellness. Today, Julie is taking charge of the podcast, asking Ali to share her inspiration to support women through Primal Health. Ali gets personal, discussing the childhood experiences that led to her issues with body image and the psychological aspects of health and wellness. We learn about Ali’s path from being a bit overweight to running marathon distances on a daily basis as well as the health issues she suffered as a result of overtraining. Ali also discusses her current eating habits and how her views on sleep and training have evolved over time. Listen in for insight around the common struggles among women Ali has trained and learn how she and Julie are helping other women through the Primal Health community! Topics Covered [3:01] Ali’s insight on the concept of home Lived in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and NYC Not about where live but who you’re around [5:13] A week in the life of Ali Watts Prioritize sleep, at least seven hours OURA, Elite HRV for readiness score Conscious training (balance mobility, strength) Gymnastics training, kettlebells, rings and cycling [11:48] Ali’s eating habits and nutrition No meat, loves fish and seafood Good balance of macronutrients Healthy carbs (i.e.: vegetables) [17:37] Ali’s transition from corporate to fitness coaching Always had passion for sports, health Rose through ranks in banking Several training courses (e.g.: yoga, PT) Left banking eight years ago [20:03] Ali’s relationship with body image as a teen Unwanted sexual experience as preteen Made self unattractive for protection Lost weight hitchhiking through Japan Got into running to stay thin Suffered from chronic fatigue [27:44] The health issues associated with overtraining Major IBS, diagnosed with osteopenia Form of anorexia (not eating enough) Struggle to get pregnant at 1% body fat Rough seven years of IUI and IVF Double hip surgery [36:10] The common struggles among the women Ali trains Many have osteopenia, need resistance training Hormone imbalances and psychological factors [42:44] Julie and Ali’s new project called Primal Health Team of professionals with different expertise Inspire women to pursue optimal health [45:38] What Ali is digging right now #MoveIntoHealth month at Primal Health OURA Ring to hold accountable for sleep Learn More About Julie Ralston Primal Health Primal Health on Facebook Primal Health on Instagram Resources Paleo f(x) Elite HRV OURA Ring Ali Watts on Ali Fitness EP018 Primal Health’s #MoveIntoHealth Month

In Episode 7, we had the opportunity to speak with Ali Rosen from Potluck with Ali about keeping things simple while entertaining. The conversation takes a few turns, but there are some great tips throughout about avoiding party tension, setting yourself up for success, pre-party preparation tips, and tips to keep things simple. You'll also hear about that time Ali cooked for a bunch of fancy chefs, another version of the bakers vs. cooks debate, and a breakdown of prioritizing relationships for staying in touch. We're excited for you to take a listen! Ali Rosen is the founder and host of Potluck with Ali Rosen, a television show, and website dedicated to sharing the best and brightest in food. Potluck airs on NYC Life and its videos have appeared on HuffPost, Edible, and People. She is also the author of Bring It!: Tried and True Recipes for Potlucks and Entertaining. Ali was named as one of Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 for Food & Drink. She has also written for sites including Bon Appétit, Epicurious, Fodor's, and Refinery 29. Potluck was nominated for an Emmy as well as two IACP awards and Thrillist said Ali had one of the coolest jobs in food (she agrees). She is from Charleston, South Carolina, but currently lives in New York City. Meet Ali Rosen How Jessica found out about Ali How she got into food & entertaining The metaphor (& literal definition) of "potluck" Jessica and Ali bond over hating baking What Ali brings to potlucks Recipe testing The "this might not be good"self-deprecating tactic Cooks vs. bakers Party tension If you are calm (as the host), it's going to be a great party Jessica's friend's gender reveal party story Surprise parties Removing as many potential obstacles as possible Setting yourself up for success Helping people help themselves Spending money on party help Finding party help Facebook it Local colleges Care.com Urbansitter Task rabbit Spending money where it serves you best Pre-party preparation tips Plan hour-by-hour (and using excel) Have dishes that are all served at room temperature Pasta (anchovy and pistachio pasta from Bring It) An interesting salad (roasted corn, tomato, feta, and basil salad from Bring It) Meat (with the right amount of sauce, and the right amount of flavor) Do as much ahead of time as possible Tips to keep things simple Buying pre-cut things Buy pre-peeled garlic (not pre-minced) Have the right equipment on hand (strawberry huller)  Buy things pre-made That time Ali cooked for a bunch of fancy chefs Ask for help Take it back to your roots Make sure you feel comfortable Advice for nervous hosts:  Have fun.  If you look over a recipe and it looks daunting to you, skip it. Cook something that you love and you're excited about. What's going on in your kitchen? Jessica: Grilling Ali: Summer produce (strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries) Chrystina: Clean floors What are you planning right now? Chrystina: Living that travel life Ali: Rhode Island blueberry pies Jessica: Husband's birthday, camping trips How are you staying in touch? Chrystina's blog post: Balancing staying in touch and self-care Doubling down on close friends Prioritizing friendships Social media blackouts Community Made podcast episode: Prioritizing relationships If they wanted to keep in touch with you, they could be What are you into right now? Chrystina: TJMaxx shopping sprees Ali: Crop tops Jessica: Revamping blogs & painting murals Find us online: Ali Rosen Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Gatherings Podcast Facebook Twitter Chrystina Noel Sweet Love & Ginger

In Episode 7, we had the opportunity to speak with Ali Rosen from Potluck with Ali about keeping things simple while entertaining. The conversation takes a few turns, but there are some great tips throughout about avoiding party tension, setting yourself up for success, pre-party preparation tips, and tips to keep things simple. You'll also hear about that time Ali cooked for a bunch of fancy chefs, another version of the bakers vs. cooks debate, and a breakdown of prioritizing relationships for staying in touch. We're excited for you to take a listen! Ali Rosen is the founder and host of Potluck with Ali Rosen, a television show, and website dedicated to sharing the best and brightest in food. Potluck airs on NYC Life and its videos have appeared on HuffPost, Edible, and People. She is also the author of Bring It!: Tried and True Recipes for Potlucks and Entertaining. Ali was named as one of Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 for Food & Drink. She has also written for sites including Bon Appétit, Epicurious, Fodor's, and Refinery 29. Potluck was nominated for an Emmy as well as two IACP awards and Thrillist said Ali had one of the coolest jobs in food (she agrees). She is from Charleston, South Carolina, but currently lives in New York City. Meet Ali Rosen How Jessica found out about Ali How she got into food & entertaining The metaphor (& literal definition) of "potluck" Jessica and Ali bond over hating baking What Ali brings to potlucks Recipe testing The "this might not be good"self-deprecating tactic Cooks vs. bakers Party tension If you are calm (as the host), it's going to be a great party Jessica's friend's gender reveal party story Surprise parties Removing as many potential obstacles as possible Setting yourself up for success Helping people help themselves Spending money on party help Finding party help Facebook it Local colleges Care.com Urbansitter Task rabbit Spending money where it serves you best Pre-party preparation tips Plan hour-by-hour (and using excel) Have dishes that are all served at room temperature Pasta (anchovy and pistachio pasta from Bring It) An interesting salad (roasted corn, tomato, feta, and basil salad from Bring It) Meat (with the right amount of sauce, and the right amount of flavor) Do as much ahead of time as possible Tips to keep things simple Buying pre-cut things Buy pre-peeled garlic (not pre-minced) Have the right equipment on hand (strawberry huller)  Buy things pre-made That time Ali cooked for a bunch of fancy chefs Ask for help Take it back to your roots Make sure you feel comfortable Advice for nervous hosts:  Have fun.  If you look over a recipe and it looks daunting to you, skip it. Cook something that you love and you're excited about. What's going on in your kitchen? Jessica: Grilling Ali: Summer produce (strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries) Chrystina: Clean floors What are you planning right now? Chrystina: Living that travel life Ali: Rhode Island blueberry pies Jessica: Husband's birthday, camping trips How are you staying in touch? Chrystina's blog post: Balancing staying in touch and self-care Doubling down on close friends Prioritizing friendships Social media blackouts Community Made podcast episode: Prioritizing relationships If they wanted to keep in touch with you, they could be What are you into right now? Chrystina: TJMaxx shopping sprees Ali: Crop tops Jessica: Revamping blogs & painting murals Find us online: Ali Rosen Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Gatherings Podcast Facebook Twitter Chrystina Noel Sweet Love & Ginger

Ayaan Hirsi Ali has never been afraid to speak her mind. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the former Dutch politician and Hoover institution scholar opens up on Trump, explains how her views on Islam have changed, names her influences, and much more. Show Roadmap – Ali on Trump’s first year in office – Ali summarizes her harrowing life story – How and why Ali’s views on Islam have changed over the last decade – Are Ali’s suggestions for reforming Islam practical? – What Ali thinks of Prince Salman of Saudi Arabia – Ali on her new report, “The Challenge of Dawa”‘ – Ali on her fight against female genital mutilation – Once a Dutch politician, would Ali ever consider running for political office in America? – Ali on her influences