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What if the dream you worked so hard to build… is now also the thing slowly draining you? DREAM THINK DO favorite Jess Ekstrom returns to the podcast for her THIRD appearance - and this might be our deepest conversation yet. You probably know Jess as the founder of Headbands of Hope, the company she launched out of her dorm room that went on to impact millions of lives around the world. Since then, she's launched other successful businesses, become a bestselling author, and sought-after speaker. But this conversation goes beyond business growth, productivity hacks, or hustle culture. Because Jess's new book, Making It Without Losing It, tackles a tension so many high achievers quietly wrestle with: What happens when you finally achieve success… but still feel anxious, exhausted, restless, or strangely unfulfilled? If you've ever: Felt successful on paper… but empty in real life... Wondered if your ambition is costing you too much... Struggled to slow down because success feels tied to safety... Or felt pressure to keep achieving… even when you're tired... This episode is going to hit home. Read the full shownotes at https://mitchmatthews.com/456  

Weekend sermon experience at Westover Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas.

Trauma is not just something that happens in your mind.It changes your body. Your nervous system. Your sense of safety. Your emotional patterns. Your identity.In this episode, I'm talking about how the body remembers trauma and grief, and why what you're experiencing emotionally is not a sign that you are weak, broken, or failing.I share my own experience of PTSD after the death of my son Luca, including the flashbacks, the physiological shock, and what helped me begin to interrupt that trauma response and create a different reality for myself.I also talk about older trauma, the kind that can sit in the subconscious for decades and quietly shape the way you feel in present-day moments, even when logically you know you are safe.This episode explores the difference between grief and trauma, why traumatic grief exists, and how the nervous system can become conditioned around survival.I also share why healing is not about denying what happened, forcing positive thoughts, or “moving on.” It is about emotional reprocessing, nervous system safety, compassion, and understanding that your body adapted to protect you.If you've ever:• Felt unsafe in your body even when logically you knew you were safe• Experienced grief that felt traumatic, shocking, or physiologically overwhelming• Wondered why certain emotions or reactions seem to take over your body• Thought there was something wrong with you because you couldn't just “move on”In this episode, we cover:• How trauma creates physiological changes in the body and nervous system• The distinction between grief and trauma• What PTSD felt like for me after losing my son Luca• Why traumatic images and flashbacks can keep shocking the nervous system• How emotional reprocessing can begin to change the body's response• Why healing starts with compassion rather than self-judgmentHealing begins when we stop asking, “What's wrong with me?” and start asking, “What happened to me, and how did it affect me?”You can find out more about working with me at www.kayaramjee.com

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It's Friday, May 29th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus and Jonathan Clark 180 Christian families denied communal water in India More than 180 Christian families in 32 villages across Chhattisgarh State in central India have reportedly been denied access to communal water sources and livelihood opportunities for the past three weeks as punishment for refusing to leave their Christian faith, reports International Christian Concern. Many Christian families in the Antagarh region of the district have been barred from using community rivers, ponds, taps, and hand pumps. At the same time, Christians have been denied work under a government employment scheme.  2 Timothy 3:12 says, "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." According to Open Doors, India is the 12th most oppressive country worldwide for Christians. Trump's accelerating squeeze on Cuba The Trump administration is bracing for the potential collapse of Cuba's totalitarian government as early as this summer, and has war-gamed new military response plans in case the island descends into chaos, reports Axios. President Trump will keep pushing economic sanctions to try to strangle the regime in Havana in a slow-motion constriction. This methodical squeezing of Cuba's communist regime is also designed to buy time for Trump — who's now engrossed in peace talks with Iran — to eventually focus on Cuba and decide how to bring about change there. The Cuba operation aims to eliminate Latin America's source of Marxist agitation and anti-U.S. activism ever since Fidel and Raul Castro led their successful revolution in 1959. To bring Cuba to its knees this year, the administration first focused on the island's lifeline: Venezuela, which is 1,200-miles south, and its socialist dictator, Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela kept Cuba afloat with shipments of oil that helped power the country and gave it a source of export revenue. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi has thyroid cancer Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after her departure from office earlier this year and is now receiving treatment, reports USA Today. Bondi, age 60, was fired by President Donald Trump in April but is set to return to the Trump administration to serve on an advisory committee on artificial intelligence policy as she battles cancer. Thyroid cancer results from malignant cells growing in a person's thyroid gland, the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck that makes hormones, according to the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic. These hormones regulate how your body uses energy, including metabolism, heart rate and blood pressure. Jill Biden wondered whether Joe had a stroke mid debate Remember this pivotal moment in the 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump? BIDEN: “Making sure that we continue to strengthen our health care system. Making sure that we're able to make every single solitary person eligible for what I've been able to do with the uh, with the COVID, excuse me, with, um, with dealing with everything we have to do with.  Look, if.  We finally beat Medicare!” As First Lady Jill Biden watched her husband stumble through the most cringeworthy portion of his disastrous June 2024 debate, she wondered if he had unknowingly ingested drugs or was having a medical episode on live television. In an upcoming CBS News Sunday Morning interview she said this. JILL BIDEN: “As I watched it, I thought, ‘He's having a stroke!' And it scared me to death.” However, at the time, right after the debate two years ago, Jill Biden said this. JILL BIDEN: “Joe, you did such a great job! You answered every question. You knew all the facts.” In her new biography entitled, View From the East Wing, she was far more candid. She wondered, “Is he short-circuiting? Is this a stroke? I felt like we were watching an AI hologram of the man we knew, and the hologram was glitching. Has he been drugged?” According to The Atlantic, which has seen a preview copy ahead of the June release, Jill Biden wondered, “Will people watching assume this is how he is all the time?” Bidens fighting to squelch embarrassing audio recordings Gary Bauer, founder of American Values and the co-host of Family Talk, wrote, “Right now, the Bidens are fighting to prevent closed-door audio recordings of interviews Joe Biden did from being released to the public. Why? Because in those interviews Biden couldn't remember basic events in his life. He couldn't remember when he was vice president. He couldn't remember when his son, Beau, died. He couldn't remember the advice his generals gave him.”   Bauer concluded, “And we all remember what Special Counsel Robert Hur said. Hur did not charge Biden for keeping classified documents because no jury would convict an ‘elderly man with a poor memory.' In other words, Joe was not mentally competent to stand trial.” Teenage worker bees drops to lowest level since 1948 The number of teenagers working jobs this summer is expected to fall to the lowest level since 1948. The consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas predicts teens will gain 790,000 jobs in May, June, and July. That's down from 801,000 last summer. The firm noted, “Rising inflation, climbing oil prices, and a broadly cautious hiring environment are expected to keep the 2026 summer hiring total well below historical averages as employers and consumers rein in spending.” Welsh preacher John Penry pleaded for Welsh evangelism before execution And finally, on May 29,1593, 433 years ago today, Welsh Protestant preacher John Penry appealed for Christian pastors to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Wales shortly before his execution under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. John Penry wept for Wales. He noted that thousands of Welsh had never heard of Christ. He wrote, “O destitute and forlorn condition! Preaching itself in many parts is unknown. In some places, a sermon is read once in three months.” Penry proposed a system of lay pastors supported in part with voluntary gifts from the people. His attack on the neglectful behavior of the Church of England won Penry the undying hostility of John Whitgift, the Archbishop of Canterbury, reports the Christian History Institute. Having become a Puritan Separatist in his thinking, Penry could not accept a state-run system because, "The truth of Christ” could not be in bondage to an “anti-Christian power.” Because of such outspoken views, and his stern warnings to Queen Elizabeth I and her bishops, Penry had to flee. Because he dared to expose the Church of England for its neglect, John Penry was captured and treated to a travesty of justice. Some strong words of warning against the queen in his notebook were interpreted as treason. Archbishop Whitgift was the first to sign his death warrant. Penry was hauled off to be hanged on this day, May 29, 1593. A thin scattering of bystanders, none of them his friends, watched as the 34-year old departed this world at the end of a rope about four in the afternoon. He was not allowed to preach a final sermon. He had, however, written a lengthy letter to his four daughters named Deliverance, Comfort, Safety, and Sure Hope -- who ranged in age between 4 and four months. He implored them to follow the true faith. James 1:12 says, “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him." Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, May 29th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Let me know what you loved about the episode!Have you ever struggled to sleep during a full moon? Wondered why so many people feel more emotional, reflective, or sensitive when the moon is full? Or questioned whether there's any truth behind the stories shared by nurses, police officers, and emergency workers who swear things get a little more intense around a full moon?Today I'm exploring the fascinating world of lunar energy and asking "does the full moon really affect us?"Connect with LisaIf you're ready to bring more positivity, self-awareness, and alignment into your life, come and join us inside the Inner Circle membership, where you will enjoy live monthly coaching calls (and access to recordings), breathwork sessions, meditations and much moreSupport the showLinks + Resources:Check out my website lisadavidge.co.uk--------------------------------Find the links to all free resources hereWant to work with me? Click here Be sure to join my email list to hear more (but not too much!) hereFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lisadavidge_lovinglifeJoin my Facebook group hereThanks for listening! Please don't forget to subscribe, rate and review, and share with others. It helps more people find me!! Lisa 

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    Thank you all so much for listening in I am looking forward to your questions and comments .  Your Psychic Christine. W  Why do so many people struggle with trust issues, fear of relationships, emotional walls, overthinking, anxiety about the future, and fear of getting hurt again? In this powerful episode of Mystical Charms And Things, Psychic Christine Wallace talks openly about fear-based decision making, how emotional pain changes the way we think, and why so many people unknowingly block opportunities, love, happiness, peace, and personal growth because of unresolved fear and past trauma. If you have ever: • Struggled with trust issues after heartbreak • Felt afraid to open your heart again • Overthought every relationship or opportunity • Felt emotionally stuck or disconnected • Stayed in situations because change felt scary • Felt trapped in survival mode • Questioned why happiness feels hard to maintain • Wondered how to heal emotionally and spiritually — this episode was made for you. In this episode, Psychic Christine Wallace explains: ✨ Why fear-based thinking develops ✨ How emotional pain affects your decisions ✨ The hidden effects of survival mode ✨ Why trust issues can block new opportunities ✨ How fear creates emotional self-sabotage ✨ The first steps to emotional and spiritual healing ✨ Why removing negativity is often more important than “adding more” into your life This episode also introduces a NEW upcoming healing membership community focused on emotional healing, spiritual healing, self-discovery, confidence building, releasing negative patterns, and restoring yourself emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Inside the upcoming membership there will be: ✔ Weekly healing instructions ✔ Guided emotional healing exercises ✔ Spiritual healing support ✔ Healing quizzes and self-discovery tools ✔ Live Q&A sessions ✔ One-on-one consultations by phone, Zoom, or FaceTime ✔ Guidance on releasing fear, emotional baggage, and limiting beliefs The goal is not to become someone else — the goal is to remove what no longer serves your best interests so you can reconnect with your true self. JOIN THE WAITING LIST HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/lyW9MEg I would LOVE your feedback while building this membership community. What do YOU want help with most? Relationships? Trust issues? Emotional healing? Confidence? Negative energy? Fear and anxiety? Self-love? Healing after heartbreak? Spiritual growth? Please send your questions, ideas, recommendations, and topics you would like covered inside the membership to:  trustedpsychic180@gmail.com Your feedback matters and will help shape this healing community into something truly meaningful and supportive. Subscribe for future episodes, spiritual guidance, emotional healing discussions, relationship advice, and deeper conversations about healing, energy, intuition, fear, love, and personal transformation. #FearBasedDecisionMaking #TrustIssuesHealing #EmotionalHealingPodcast #HealingAfterHeartbreak #SelfSabotageHealing #RelationshipAdvicePodcast #SpiritualHealingJourney #HowToHealEmotionally #OvercomingFear #PsychicChristineWallace #FearOfRelationships #HealingTrauma #PersonalGrowthPodcast #EmotionalGrowth #SpiritualPodcast #HealingYourPast #ConfidenceHealing #FearAndAnxietyHealing #NegativeEnergyHealing #MysticalCharmsAndThings

Too many people think faith is private, quiet, or meant to stay hidden — but Jesus said our lives should actually make the world around us better and brighter.Because identity determines behavior.You will always live in alignment with who you believe you are.Salt makes things better.Light makes things brighter.And if Jesus lives in us, our homes, workplaces, friendships, schools, and communities should be different because we were there.This message is for anyone who has:• Felt spiritually stuck• Hidden their faith out of fear• Wondered if their life really matters• Struggled with confidence or identity• Wanted to make a real impact for GodDON'T HIDE WHAT GOD PUT IN YOU.

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Ever felt counted out before you even got started? Wondered how to rebuild your confidence after loss, heartbreak, or people doubting you? This week, AunTea Jovonna is spilling TEA on all of it!

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Dating in 2026 feels exhausting… and honestly? A lot of people are losing hope in modern dating.In this episode, I talk about situationships, noncommittal men, dating culture, and why finding “the one” can sometimes feel more like luck than strategy. I also share the biggest signs of an unserious man early on, so you can protect your peace, avoid wasting time, and stop ignoring red flags.If you've ever:• Been stuck in a situationship • Felt emotionally drained by dating apps • Wondered why commitment feels rare now • Struggled with mixed signals and inconsistency • Questioned whether modern dating is getting worse… this conversation is for you.This is an honest, unfiltered conversation about love, relationships, self-worth, and navigating dating in today's world.

Are you actually eating enough protein… or just being sold the illusion of it?In this episode of Slay, Olympian Louise Hazel breaks down the rise of “protein washing” — the trend where ultra-processed foods are marketed as “healthy” simply because they contain added protein.But here's the truth:

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FREE Self-Scaling Business Workshop: https://getepicsuccess.com/registration-yt WORK With Me: https://getepicsuccess.com/ceo-org If you've ever: Had your team perform great when you're in the room… but standards slip when you step away Felt like your company culture depends on your presence instead of your processes Wondered why "good people" still make decisions differently than you would Tried to scale your team, only to feel like you're still the one holding the standard together This is why. In this episode of the Epic Success Podcast / Scaled CEO Show, I'm breaking down the 3-Layer Culture System that helps your team win the same way — whether you're in the room or not. Because culture doesn't scale when it's just a vibe. It scales when your team has clarity, capability, and a culture strong enough to self-correct without you carrying it every day. Inside This Episode: ● Why "good vibes" cultures break as you grow How founder-led standards drift when they aren't turned into clear systems ● The real reason your team lowers the bar when you're gone Why it's usually not a people problem — it's a clarity, capability, and culture problem ● Layer 1: Clarity How to define what winning looks like so your team isn't guessing ● Why values like "integrity" and "do no harm" aren't obvious How to translate company values into plain-language behaviors your team can actually execute ● Layer 2: Capability Why skill without authority creates task doers, not leaders ● How to put the right people in the right seats The difference between leadership tracks and expert/operator tracks ● Layer 3: Culture How to identify the behaviors you reward, tolerate, and eliminate ● How to build a team that self-selects, self-corrects, and self-recruits So your A-players help protect the standard without everything escalating back to you If You're a Business Owner Who: ● Has a team, but still feels like the culture depends on you ● Notices standards slip when you're not present ● Has great people, but too many decisions still come back to you ● Wants your team to own the mission, not just complete tasks ● Knows your business can't scale if you stay the backup brain and culture bearer This episode will show you exactly what's missing. The Real Shift: You don't need a better culture poster. You need a culture system. When your team knows what winning looks like, has the authority to execute, and understands which behaviors are rewarded, tolerated, or eliminated… they stop guessing. They start owning. And your business can finally grow without depending on your presence every day. Ready to Fix This for Real? Join me live for the Self-Scaling Business Diagnostic, where we: ● Score your CEO, Team, and Profit systems ● Identify where culture and ownership are breaking down ● Map your next 67-day sprint to reclaim time and scale

From the beginning, the Hermes Family knew they were in the craftsmen business. Making products that last for generations. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom-and-pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [Wagmore Garage Doors Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. Dave Young here, along with Stephen Semple. And Stephen, just before he whispered the topic in, this tells you what Stephen thinks about me. He said, “Yeah. I’ll tell you this one, but I don’t think you’re going to know about it because it’s a really high-end fashion.” Yeah. Stephen Semple: It’s not exactly what I said. Dave Young: Not … Well, I’m telling the truth in a more powerful way. And as we call them in Nebraska, Hermès, but it’s Hermès. Say it for me. Stephen Semple: I think it’s Hermès because it’s French. Dave Young: Hermès? Hermès? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Is the H pronounced at the beginning or not? I don’t know. Stephen Semple: I think it would be very soft. Dave Young: Scarves and things like that, that’s all I know. Stephen Semple: Well, the big thing they’re known for is handbags. Dave Young: Things I don’t own is what they’re known for. Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: And I will admit you were absolutely right to think that I probably don’t know a whole lot about these people or this brand. Stephen Semple: The more I looked into this company, the more interested I got on it because I got fascinated by some of the history. Dave Young: I got to share with you just how much I don’t know about them. You see this shirt I’m wearing as we record? Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: This is from the fishing department at Walmart. Not the men’s clothing section. Fishing. And I- Stephen Semple: And, Dave- Dave Young: Here’s the other thing. Stephen Semple: Dave, you don’t fish, dude. Dave Young: I don’t fish. No, I don’t. I don’t fish at all. I stumbled across these shirts one time. I’m like, “I love these shirts.” But yeah, anyway, they’re not Hermès. Stephen Semple: So this is a really interesting company. It was founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermès. And he’s a German-born craftsman. And the company started in Paris. Now, what makes it super rare is here we are, close to 190 years later, and it’s still primarily owned by direct descendants of Thierry. Dave Young: Wow. Stephen Semple: There you go, Dave. Dave Young: Okay. That’s pretty cool. That’s a family business. Stephen Semple: That’s interesting on its own, isn’t it? Dave Young: Mm-hmm. Stephen Semple: So the family owns somewhere between 65 and 70% of the business, and is publicly traded at around a valuation of about $200 billion. Dave Young: That’s a lot of billion. Stephen Semple: That’s a couple of billion, isn’t it? Dave Young: Yeah. Wow. Okay. Stephen Semple: They only have like 70% of that 200 billion, so … Dave Young: Oh. Well, just downgraded their jet. Stephen Semple: Yeah. That’s it. So in 2010, the luxury giant LVMH tried to take the company over, and the family blocked it. There was a time where they tried to take over. And the CEO, Axel Dumas, is a sixth generation member of the Hermès family. So today, they have 300 stores. They do 14 billion EU, which is about 16 billion US in sales, which means they sell $50 million per store. Dave Young: I was going to say that’s not very many stores. Stephen Semple: No. And put in perspective, Gucci does about 25 million. Prada does half of that. Tiffany’s does about 15 million per store. $50 million per store. Dave Young: It’s got to be a front for something else. Stephen Semple: Now, their big product, so we talked about … Is this handbag called the Birkin bag. And the Birkin bag sells for anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000 per bag. Dave Young: Get out of town. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And often sells for more- Dave Young: Is it bottomless? Can you crawl into it? Stephen Semple: Seemingly, it’s a pretty big bag. I personally- Dave Young: Will it transport you to other dimensions? Stephen Semple: I personally have never known anybody who’s had one, so I can’t really comment. Dave Young: No. No. I just want to touch one. Stephen Semple: And here’s the other crazy thing, is they often sell for more on the secondary market. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Why not? Stephen Semple: They’re super- Dave Young: Because they only make a couple of them, or enough to sell. Stephen Semple: They’re super scarce. You cannot walk into a store and buy one. There’s a waiting list. Dave Young: Wow. Okay. Stephen Semple: Even celebrities, doesn’t matter who you are, have to get on the waiting list. They’ve really leaned into this whole idea of scarcity. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: They’ve really leaned into it. Dave Young: How many billion dollars worth of scarcity? Stephen Semple: Oh, in terms of their sales? Dave Young: 300 stores. And how much per store? Stephen Semple: Well, 50 million a store. Dave Young: It doesn’t feel like scarcity, but when the handbags are 10,000 and up … Wow. Stephen Semple: And to this day, the leather bags use the original hand saddle stitching. Every bag is made by one person, beginning to end, handcrafted. Their scarves, which are also really known for, are hand screen printed. The edges are all hand rolled. And the CEO personally signs off on every product. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: So there is this real high level of craftsmanship with it. So Thierry was born in 1801 in Krefeld, Germany. And at the time, that part of Germany was under the control of Bonaparte, which made him a French citizen. So that’s why though he was German-born, French citizen. Dave Young: Oh. Okay. Stephen Semple: And the town was known for textiles and was considered the city of velvet and silk. And in 1821, most of his family had died of famine and disease due to the war. So he moved to Normandy, where he learned the art of saddle and harness making under the Palmieri family. 1828, he married. And in 1837, he moved to Paris and opened an equestrian supply store. I’m going to butcher this. Dave Young: Of course you are. Stephen Semple: Rue Basse-du-Rempart. Dave Young: You said it perfectly. Stephen Semple: Okay. There we go. There, he made bridals, harnesses, carriage fittings using leather and wrought iron, right? And he became famous for a particularly strong saddle stitch that basically uses this opposite stitching. If one of the stitches broke, the other held. Dave Young: Now, here’s what I know about horses in Paris. Stephen Semple: Okay. Dave Young: Ain’t no cowboys over there. So again, this is the rich folk doing equestrian things and pulling carriages. Stephen Semple: That’s it. It was a mode of transportation. Dave Young: Yeah. The average folk are walking around the streets of Paris. Stephen Semple: Correct. Correct. It was the nobility who had horses and carriages. Now, that original stitch is still the stitch that’s being used today. Dave Young: Hey, if it works. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So this stitch is important to the history because to your point, horses and carriages were a mode of transportation. And, look, the roads were rough. Transportation was rough. So durability was really important. And his skill attracted the nobility. People like Eugénie, the wife of Napoleon III. So Thierry went on to win several medals for this design and his work. And he became known because his stitching did not break, the leather aged beautifully, and the workmanship was flawless under stress. So he died in 1878. And his son, Charles-Émile, took over. And like his dad, he was dedicated to this quality. The business expanded. They started creating more products, including these really large bags that could actually carry a saddle and the boots, right? Because- Dave Young: Wow. Okay. That is a big bag. Stephen Semple: Right? Because if you had a horse and you’re showing up, you take the saddle, you take the boots off, right? Dave Young: Yeah. Yeah. Stephen Semple: And it’s really considered the forerunner to this big handbag that they make today. So you’re asking, “Is it big?” It’s a big handbag. So the business growing. Dave Young: Everything but the horse. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Everything but the horse. That’s it. So the business is growing. The prestige is growing. They’re making these products for the horse and carriage industry. Then Charles travels to Canada. Dave Young: Oh. Okay. Stephen Semple: Okay. And he comes across this unique fastening system that’s being used for the canvas roof of the convertible Cadillac. It was a zipper. Dave Young: Oh. Yeah. The zipper. Uh-huh. Stephen Semple: So he took the idea back to France, and he applied for a patent to use the idea, and thus was born the Hermès fastener. It was innovative at the time. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: By the end- Dave Young: But it was a zipper? Stephen Semple: It’s a zipper. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: But it’s not a zipper. It’s the Hermès fastener. Dave Young: It’s the Hermès fastener. Yes. Get it right. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So by the end of World War II … This is another important part in terms of innovation because think about how many businesses that served the carriage trade that died. Dave Young: Well, sure. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right? Dave Young: Because once we started all using cars and … I’m also thinking, man, this German-owned business in Paris in World War II, that’s got to be a tricky road to- Stephen Semple: Well, we’re not at World War II yet. End of World War I. Dave Young: Okay. Into World War- Stephen Semple: Into World War I. Dave Young: Oh, yeah. Okay. Kind of the same. Stephen Semple: He realizes that the car is going to take off. He notices the car. But what he also realizes, it’s a faster form of transportation. So it requires stronger materials and better fasteners because remember, the early cars didn’t have trunks that you put things in. You put a trunk on the back of the car and attached it all with fasteners. Dave Young: Right. So you need a trunk that could withstand being outdoors while a car drives it around. Stephen Semple: Correct. They did a collaboration with Bugatti where Bugatti commissioned a yellow trunk and yellow cowhide to match the first Bugatti Royale. Dave Young: Wow. Okay. Stephen Semple: Right. So this is a interesting thing. They did not change their business for the car. They refocused it. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off. And trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: So this is a interesting thing. They did not change their business for the car. They refocused it. They leaned into the things they were already good at. And I think this is important because how many companies, again, were unable to pivot to the automobile business? Dave Young: I think of all the things in a car. Yeah. Eventually, we figured out we could actually put a trunk in the car instead of- Stephen Semple: Eventually. Dave Young: … carrying it on top. But you’ve also got all the upholstery, maybe the dashboard, maybe the steering wheel that would be wrapped in leather and need some fine stitching. So there’s lots of things that you could still do that show off your skill and your dedication to this kind of quality. Stephen Semple: Right. They didn’t ask, “What do we need to do differently?” They asked, “Where does their craftsmanship still matter?” Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: That’s the question they asked. Where does our craftsmanship still matter? Dave Young: And they realized that’s the business they were in, was craftsmanship and making things well. Stephen Semple: This is an important distinction to keep in mind that comes later. So 1922, they added their first handbag basically when Émile’s wife, she was like, “I’d like a scaled down version of this thing that you put boots and saddles in.” Dave Young: Don’t really need to carry my boots, but … Stephen Semple: But travel was also expanding at this time, so the handbags started becoming a needed accessory. 1950s, they added their orange box. So they took probably … And I’m going to guess they probably took inspiration from Tiffany’s Blue Box, and they created this orange box. Now, here’s an important part of the company’s history. It’s 1978. And Jean-Louis Dumas, the great-great-great-grandson of Thierry has taken over the company. And the company was stagnating. They still had loyal customers, but not enough of them. And here’s the advice that was given to them by investment bankers. Cut production costs by outsourcing production. Dave Young: Of course that’s the advice that was given to them by investment bankers. Stephen Semple: How many times we heard that advice? Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: But what was their DNA? Craftsmanship. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: And, look, everybody will say, “Oh, you can outsource it, and you’ll still have the same quality.” He knew that to not to be true. He knew he would never be able to maintain quality the moment he did that. So how many companies would have resisted this? I don’t know of any others. I’m sure there’s others. But that was a big moment. And he said, “No, we’re not doing that.” Instead, what he decided to do was something that they rarely did, advertise. Dave Young: Yeah. Okay. Stephen Semple: But here’s what they did. They decide to advertise something different. It’s 1979. And they launched this campaign showing edgy, young … Remember, ’79. Edgy, young Parisian women wearing silk Hermès scarves, not in haute couture, wearing jeans. Dave Young: Yeah. There you go. Stephen Semple: Fits, but doesn’t fit. Picked a scarf. Expensive, but pretty much anybody could purchase. And all of a sudden, this accessory that made the jeans and everything look awesome. Where did you get that scarf? Dave Young: You could dress down, but people would still know. Stephen Semple: Bingo. Dave Young: I also think … I don’t know if this had a part in it or not, but that’s the era of Robin Leach’s Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. Stephen Semple: Right. There you go. Dave Young: And so people had a fascination with this kind of thing there because of that show, right? That was always an interesting one to watch and to make fun of Robin Lynch, Leach, Robin Leach. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Leach. Yeah. So here’s the thing you could do. You could put on your jeans, you could put on a nice shirt, you could put on that scarf, and you’re looking like a Parisian model. They sold a crap ton of the scarfs. What they also knew is selling the scarves, people are now in their store, they’re going to see other things. Dave Young: Yeah. They’re going to start to want that bag. Stephen Semple: The advertising campaign was shocking. Dave Young: Really? Stephen Semple: Because it was just … Well, it was never done before. It was never this super high-end fashion going there. They were the first to do it. It was shocking, but changed the trajectory of the company. We could do a whole episode just on the scarves and the history of the handbags in terms of the things that they did for promoting it. But what I loved was he looked at it and he said, “There’s another option other than dropping production costs. What we need to do is we need to find new customers. How are we going to find new customers? We’re going to find new customers by reaching down, but we’re not going to reach down by making our products cheaper. We’re going to reach down by finding a product that if somebody really wants, they … Sure, $300, $400 scarf is crazy expensive, but can buy. And we’re going to make it glamorous. And, look, if we sell a whole pile of those scarves, we’re doing well.” Dave Young: So I may be wrong on this, but here’s what my Spidey-sense tells me. Who stole the idea of the DNA of the Hermès ads in the ’70s to repeat that thing where it’s, “We can make this expensive product desirable. And everybody will want it”? Stephen Semple: Ralph Lauren. Dave Young: Now I’m thinking iPods. Stephen Semple: Except he’s not expensive. Dave Young: I’m thinking iPod. The iPod. Stephen Semple: iPods. Interesting. Interesting. Dave Young: Thousand songs in your pocket. And the ads were sort of this every person with the white cord and the AirPods. Stephen Semple: Interesting. Interesting. Dave Young: But that’s the same notion, right? Stephen Semple: It is the same notion. Dave Young: This is the one little expensive thing that you can have and just make your life better. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Well, it’s that whole idea of an indulgence. Dave Young: Mm-hmm. Absolutely. Stephen Semple: Right? This is an indulgence. I can go and I can treat myself. I will feel better. It’s special. It’s all these other things. And it’s that moment where you’re sort of like … It’s that whole idea of it’s an indulgence. And they figured out how to stay true to what they do. They still make the super expensive stuff, but were able to reach down into more mainstream, which is where you need to be in order to be successful long term. Dave Young: Yeah. You just want the people to really want the one thing. This is a great story. And now I’m wondering what color of Hermès cravat would go well with my Walmart fishing shirt. But here’s the problem. Here’s the problem. Stephen Semple: There’s so many problems. Dave Young: No. No. Well, I don’t even know where one of their stores is. So that’s probably by design. They don’t want me to know where one of their stores is. Stephen Semple: Where they will be- Dave Young: I’d wander around and touch things. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Where they would be would be in, again, the really super high-end malls [inaudible 00:18:49]. Dave Young: If you find a Tiffany store, you’ve found the Hermès store. Stephen Semple: You have. You have. But it’s funny because anytime I’ve known about the company, I’ve never really researched it because it was not- Dave Young: I’ve seen the name before. I’ve seen the name. Wondered how you pronounced it until fairly recently. Yeah. Stephen Semple: And seen the name, know about it. Then I came across a few things. And then literally how I got interested in it, I was researching Tiffany’s, and there was a little book on Tiffany’s that had some information in it that I thought I could use for the Tiffany’s episode. I bought the book, and Amazon said, “Those who have bought that book have also bought-“ Dave Young: Also like. Yeah. Hermès. Stephen Semple: “… this book.” Right? So I was like, “Oh, what the heck? Let’s add that to the cart.” Dave Young: Yeah. There you go. Stephen Semple: So I added it to the cart. And then I started reading through it, and I was like, “Wow. This is actually a really interesting company.” Dave Young: Very cool. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So I sort of stumbled across it kind of by accident. Dave Young: What’s the scarf cost? It’s got to be less than the leather bag. Stephen Semple: Oh, yes. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: So … Stephen Semple: I’m going to guess they’re three, $400. Dave Young: Okay. I’m just saying for the guys out there, this is one of those sleeper gifts, right? Get her a scarf from Hermès. Stephen Semple: I just Googled it. Canadian. They run from $500 to 750 bucks. Dave Young: Yeah. Yeah. I’m not saying do that instead of jewelry or something, but that’s a nice one you didn’t think of. Stephen Semple: It’s a special thing. Dave Young: Yeah. And she’s going to know more about it than you probably. Stephen Semple: And I remember doing the research on it. I was looking at them. They are beautiful and they’re all hand rolled and they are actually pretty spectacular. Dave Young: Awesome. All right. Hermès. Hermès. Hermès. Hermès. Hermès. Stephen Semple: Let’s go with Hermès. That sounds great. Dave Young: Hermès. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Hermès. Dave Young: It doesn’t sound quite as- Stephen Semple: I actually think if we’re probably going to … I think if we’re going to really do it correctly, it’s Hermès, I bet you. It’s just like … That H is just like- Dave Young: Hermès. Hermès is a diner somewhere, but- Stephen Semple: Just poking it. Dave Young: Hermès. Thank you for bringing us the Hermès story to the Empire Builders Podcast, Stephen. Stephen Semple: All right. Thanks, David. 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  Interior design contracts are often misunderstood, not just by clients, but by attorneys who don't understand how this industry actually works. In this episode, I'm joined by Wendy Estela, Founder of Estela Law and Designed Counsel™, a contract template and subscription service created exclusively for interior designers. With 25 years of experience in business law and a background in construction, Wendy serves hundreds of designers from AD100 and Elle Decor A-List professionals to those just starting out. We talk about what designers need to know about contracts, scope of work, liability, construction dynamics, copyright, and how to protect your business before problems arise. If you've ever: Wondered whether your contract truly protects you Felt unsure about construction management language Struggled with scope creep or warranty confusion Questioned what you can legally call yourself in your state Been nervous about sharing work on Instagram This episode is for you. Wendy brings practical, business-minded advice to an industry that is often underserved legally. And this conversation may completely change how you view your contract — not as paperwork, but as protection.   Find out more about Wendy and follow her here: www.designedcounsel.com www.estelalaw.com  https://www.instagram.com/estelalaw/ https://www.instagram.com/designed_counsel/   Mentioned in this episode: Grab Your Free Script Guide here: https://www.reneedevignierdesign.com/push-back-script-handout  Access the full video interview with Elana Steele of Steele Appliance here: https://www.reneedevignierdesign.com/appliance   Find the full shownotes at: https://devignierdesign.com/interior-design-contracts 

Have you ever doubted your faith? Wondered if God isn't real? I dealt with this issue a couple of decades ago and wondered how I could go on doing "all the things" while struggling with doubt. Today I want to share a fascinating story about how an elephant can be similar to testing our faith. To see photos of the bridge, watch on YouTube I Almost Walked Away Sign up for my monthly newsletter The Keeping Room: Faith, Favorites and a Little Southern Soul

Are Zillow agents actually bad… or just misunderstood?In this episode, Tony Acosta sits down with Mike Harlan to break down what's really happening inside the Zillow ecosystem. From lead quality to conversion rates, agent skill gaps to systemic incentives—nothing is off limits.They tackle the real question: is the problem the agents, or the system they're operating in?If you've ever:Wondered why Zillow leads get a bad reputationQuestioned agent performance on online platformsTried (and struggled) to convert internet leadsOr considered buying Zillow leads yourselfThis episode gives you a no-BS look at what's actually going on—and how to win if you choose to play the game.Key Topics:Why Zillow agents get labeled “bad”The truth about Zillow lead qualityConversion vs. follow-up: where most agents failHow top teams actually make Zillow profitableThe hidden incentives shaping agent behaviorConnect with Tony Acosta:Real estate broker | Team leader | Agent coachHelping agents build real skills, not just chase leadsSubscribe for more:Straight talk on real estate, business, and what actually works.

Staci, Marcie and I (Y. M. Nelson) didn't know anything about this Marvel character going in, nor did we know about the series. But we were filled with wonder (I know, bad pun) at this highly entertaining series. Hear what we have to say about this great show. This review of Marvel's Wonder Man has spoilers.TOPICS WE DISCUSS:First impressions/how we found out about this showOverall thoughts/First Episode Fake-OutMeta Actor shows (aka the Entourage talk)Government Control and Surveillance for ... what exactly?The Doorman Clause as a fear policyJosh Gadd/The Doorman episodeSeries PacingShow us some love with a text!Support the show#booktube #movietube⚠ *Note: some links to book recommendations are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.

Welcome to the new Pivot Parenting series on LOVE! I love love, and over the next several episodes, I'll be focusing on different aspects of how we love ourselves, our teens, our partners, and our families. They all intersect. After more than six years of coaching, I see the patterns, dysfunction, and healing that love is deeply involved in. Love needs very specific nutrients to grow. Today, I'm talking about what must come first if we want to nurture real love: safety. Don't scroll away assuming this doesn't apply to you. It does. We are all flawed. We all mess up. And sometimes we unintentionally create hurt in our teen-parent relationships. If you have ever: Dismissed, downplayed, or gotten defensive about your teen's criticism, this is for you. Wondered why your kids won't talk to you, this is for you. Behaved in ways you regretted later, this is for you. Felt triggered by your kids, this is for you. Tried your hardest and still felt like you're falling short in connection, this is for you. I'm not here to beat you up for your mistakes. I love you. Truly. I want you to create a safe space—for yourself and for your kids. Love is the solution. Listen in while I explain. To more fully understand, embrace, and implement what I teach, book a free Discover Your Disconnection Pattern call with me. There is a solid reason you're feeling stuck, broken, or are hurting. I will help you discover it so that you can heal it. I firmly believe that your weaknesses can become your strength. Let me show you how. xoxo

Podcasting, especially video podcasting, can be a great way to share your message with the world. There are so many things to learn and do, but it's hard to know where to start if you've never done it before.Producing a podcast can initially seem daunting; it's easy to feel overwhelmed when starting something new. Using a Video First approach with Ecamm Live will make it much easier and save you lots of time.The Flow is here to help. We'll take you step-by-step through creating a video podcast, from planning and production to promotion and monetization. You'll learn how to build an efficient workflow that will make your content shine, leaving you to focus on creating great content.It's time for a reset. This month on The Flow, we're diving deep into interviews and interviewing best practices and this episode sets the foundation for the entire series.In Week 1, Katie and Doc unpack a big question: What actually makes a podcast interview great? Not just "good audio" or "big-name guests." We're talking about presence, preparation, pacing, listening, and the invisible skills that separate average interviews from unforgettable conversations.Whether you host guest interviews every week or you're just starting to bring guests onto your show, this episode will help you rethink your role not as a question-asker, but as a conversation architect.This episode sets the foundation for the entire month:• Week 1: Framing the topic• Week 2: Expert guest interview• Week 3: Take action together (interview lab + practical reps)• Week 4: Mailbag + Q&A with you, the Flow RidersIf you've ever:• Felt like your interviews sound scripted or stiff• Struggled with follow-up questions• Found yourself thinking about your next question instead of listening• Wondered how to create moments that people actually rememberThis is for you.You'll learn:• The 5 core elements of a strong podcast interview• Why listening is your most powerful interviewing skill• How preparation changes the energy of a conversation• The difference between "question lists" and conversation flow• How interviews can elevate your authority and your guest's experience• Why great interviews create better clips, stronger community, and long-term growthThis month is about moving from surface-level Q&A to intentional, powerful conversations. If you want interviews that feel natural, dynamic, and deeply engaging — this is where we start.Chapters0:00 Intro and March Interview Month Kickoff3:30 Curiosity as the Core Interview Skill7:15 Conversation vs Interview: Which is Better11:45 Avoiding Googleable Questions and Canned Answers16:00 The Fly on the Wall Experience for Viewers20:30 The Shift: Guide, Translator, and Curator25:00 How to Research Without Over-Prepping30:00 Using Visual Cues and Snacks as Icebreakers35:15 The Danger of Leading Questions40:00 Avoiding the Fanboy Trap with Famous Guests45:30 Tech Management and Over-Production Risks50:00 Mastering Eye Contact and Camera Presence55:00 Professional Interviewers to Watch for Inspiration59:30 How to Manage Multiple Hosts During an Interview1:03:00 Community Practice and Final Thoughts

What if the reason you're exhausted, stuck in diet cycles or constantly starting over all the time… isn't lack of willpower, but rather the approach itself?In this next level conversation, Dr. Anna Pleet breaks down the truth about longevity, weight loss and why most modern health advice is setting all of us up to fail!From extreme diets for too long like carnivore and keto… to the obsession with quick results… we unpack why “fast fixes” rarely lead to sustainable health - and what actually works instead.You'll learn:• Why most trendy diets create short-term results, but long-term damage• The real reason Mediterranean cultures have better longevity outcomes• How lifestyle — not just food — determines your future health• The connection between stress, sleep, movement and disease risk• Why slowing down might be the most powerful health strategy you're ignoring!• Simple ways to start implementing sustainable wellness habits todayThis episode goes far beyond calories and macros. It's about redefining what health truly looks like - especially for busy women, moms and families trying to balance it all.If you've ever:• Felt overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice• Tried diet after diet without lasting results• Wondered how to make healthy living actually manageable• Wanted to prevent disease instead of reacting to itThis conversation will shift your perspective.Because in reality? The slow way is the fast way.Watch full episode on YOUTUBE here:https://youtu.be/l_m9-OpE6voConnect More with Dr. Anna Pleet here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@annapleetmd⁩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annapleetmdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/annapleetmdIf this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health.Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey!To stay connected, here's where you can find me online:Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth Coaching Business IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier Book Free Coaching Call Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.erintrier.com/coachingWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.erintrier.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

What if the reason positive thinking hasn't worked for you… isn't because you're doing it wrong, but because no one ever showed you how your mind actually listens? In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Marisa Peer, and we go far beyond motivation or feel-good affirmations. This is a practical, step-by-step breakdown of how the words you use, especially the ones you say to yourself, directly shape your self-worth, confidence, and the reality you experience. We talk about why so many people know what they should think, yet still feel stuck… why saying “I'm trying” quietly reinforces failure… and how subtle language patterns can either work with your brain or cause it to push back entirely. If you've ever: * Felt like you're “doing the work” but nothing is changing * Struggled with feeling not enough, even when life looks good on paper * Tried affirmations that felt fake or forced * Wondered whether you can really have it all, career, health, relationships, fulfilment …this conversation will land. Marisa shares the exact phrases, sentence structures, and mindset shifts that actually create change, including one powerful sentence you can start using today to rebuild self-worth and self-trust. This is an episode you may want to listen to twice, not because it's complex, but because it's precise. LINKS

They said no. Then they came back.If you've ever been rejected, passed over, or told no in your career, business, or personal life, this episode will change how you see rejection forever.In this episode of UNSUBSCRIBE™ with Ginny Priem, keynote speaker, coach, and bestselling author Ginny Priem shares the powerful story of being rejected for a speaking opportunity and how that same organization later invited her back.This episode is about more than rejection. It's about confidence, emotional intelligence, leadership, and how high-performing women and leaders turn rejection into redirection.If you've ever:• Been rejected from a job, promotion, or opportunity• Felt overlooked, dismissed, or underestimated• Experienced rejection in business, relationships, or leadership• Questioned your confidence or self-worth after hearing “no”• Wondered how successful people recover from rejectionThis episode will show you exactly how to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from rejection and reclaim your power.You'll learn:• How to reframe rejection so it builds confidence instead of self-doubt• Why rejection is often about timing, alignment, and readiness• How high-achieving women and leaders use rejection to accelerate growth• How to remove ego and stay connected to opportunities that matter• The mindset shift that transforms rejection into momentumRejection is not a reflection of your worth. It's often a redirection toward something greater.The most confident, successful, and emotionally intelligent leaders are not the ones who avoid rejection. They're the ones who know how to use it.This episode will help you build resilience, confidence, and the clarity to move forward without letting rejection define you.If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, colleague, or someone who needs this message.Following the show and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps more people discover this message and helps us continue bringing you powerful conversations every week.Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Get Ginny's bestselling books:You're My FavoriteUNSUBSCRIBE: Why Letting Go is the Secret to Getting AheadVisit Ginny's website:https://www.GinnyPriem.comFollow Ginny on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ginnypriemConnect with Ginny on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnypriemListen to more episodes of UNSUBSCRIBE™:https://www.GinnyPriem.com/podcastBook Ginny to speak at your event:https://www.GinnyPriem.comThank you to our sponsors:ine+ nutriton: Save 15% with code GIN15Thrifty Traveler: Save $20 off your first year with code GINNYPRIEM

John's first glance of heaven is almost indescribable... and he does his best to relay its magnificence to us...

Not following up because you don't want to be annoying? In this episode, I unpack the uncomfortable truth about why most business owners avoid follow-up… and how that single habit is quietly capping their income.If sales feels awkward, desperate, or “not your thing,” this is going to challenge you.Because what if the problem isn't confidence?What if it's leadership?In this episode we talk about:• The subtle lie that keeps you from following up• Why “If they wanted it, they would buy” is dangerous thinking• The difference between service and desperation• The used car salesman mistake (and how not to be that person)• The two components every follow-up system must include• Why silence doesn't mean no• How avoidance creates feast-and-famine cyclesA question for you:If someone walked into a Michelin Star restaurant and the waiter never came back because they didn't want to be annoying… would that be good service?Or neglect?That reframe changes everything.Follow-up isn't chasing.It's guiding. It's holding the frame. It's setting expectations. It's leadership.And without it, you are handing control of your cash flow to other people's inboxes.If you've ever:• Sent one email and hoped for the best• Avoided following up because it felt uncomfortable• Wondered why sales feel inconsistent• Hit an income ceiling you can't seem to breakThis episode is for you. Press play.Want More?DM "CEO" on Instagram: @annelisewornDownload the 6-Figure Freelancer Guide: https://a.anneliseworn.com/6ffBook a Free Strategy Call: anneliseworn.com/consult

We don't stall because we lack discipline. We stall because our nervous system doesn't feel safe holding desire.  In this episode, we explore why identity shifts require a nervous system upgrade and why safety, self-leadership, and co-regulation are the real foundations of sustainable success. If you've ever: Felt activate when you start earning more money Sabotaged growth just as things begin working Hustled harder and still felt behind Wondered why mindset work alone doesn't stick You don't need less ambition, you need more capacity to hold it.  If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to upgrade your identity and nervous system capactiy, reach out to me to explore ways we can work together (both group and 1:1).  Let's connect @andreacrispcoach + andreacrisp.ca Original music and production by Stephen Crilly.

on this week's episode of Wednesdays with Wheels, I sit down and talk about why I disappeared from Facebook for a month. We also talk about the Super Bowl, the Buffalo Bills and their new coaching hiring, and the halftime show.

Shift your money mindset with a free 20-minute Biz Breakthru Call. Pricing your digital course shouldn't feel confusing, stressful, or like a guessing game. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to price and position your online course inside a strategic offer stack, so you can grow your revenue sustainably-without burning out, underpricing yourself, or relying on constant launches. If you've ever: Wondered if your course is priced too low (or too high) Felt stuck trying to hit income goals with a small audience Relied only on low-ticket offers and felt exhausted by volume Overdelivered while under-earning Questioned how people actually reach six figures with courses This episode will bring clarity. Inside, I walk you through: What an offer stack actually is (and why every business already has one) Why low-ticket offers alone make scaling harder than it needs to be How pricing affects energy, confidence, and buyer commitment The math behind hitting consistent revenue goals without hustle Why excitement, alignment, and joy are non-negotiable for selling How to shape-shift an existing course, membership, or 1:1 offer into something more profitable and sustainable I also share real examples from my own business and clients who scaled their income not by doing more, but by pricing, positioning, and structuring their offers more intentionally. If you're ready to stop overthinking your pricing and start building a business model that actually supports your life, this episode is a must-listen. xo, Masha 

Worried they won't show up for you on Valentine's Day? Spiraling about whether you'll feel chosen, loved, or disappointed? This episode is for you.

You sound great on Sunday, but is your team actually healthy? You've probably felt it before. Sunday afternoon hits and instead of feeling energized, you're frustrated. Something didn't go the way you planned. Someone didn't show up prepared. A transition fell apart. And now you can't stop replaying it. Sunday bleeds into Monday. Monday into Tuesday. One rough service and your whole week feels off. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. After 20+ years of leading worship, our new podcast host Keith Elgin hit that same wall. And what he discovered on the other side completely transformed how he leads, how he builds teams, and how he thinks about worship ministry. In this episode, Keith shares what finally broke the cycle for him, the framework he now uses to build healthy teams, and the hard lessons he learned so you don't have to. If you've ever: • Gone home Sunday afternoon replaying every mistake • Wondered why your team sounds tight but feels disconnected • Struggled with burnout, frustration, or questioned whether you're even cut out for this This conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Keith isn't sharing theory. He's sharing what he learned in the trenches, leading real teams, making real mistakes, and finding a better way forward. This is the conversation every worship leader needs to hear. ABOUT KEITH ELGIN Keith Elgin is a worship pastor, songwriter, and coach with over 20 years of ministry experience. He's passionate about helping worship leaders build teams that last. Keith and his wife have four boys (all under nine!), and when he's not leading worship, you'll find him coaching Little League, watching football, or hanging out in the church parking lot long after rehearsal ends. Welcome to the Worship Online Podcast, Keith. We're honored to have you lead this next season. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials andresources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparingfor a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode • Connect with Keith • Keith's website • 2025 Chris Tomlin Episode If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

In this episode, Melissa is back with her Minnesota organizing besties (Missi, Cori, and Kielyn) for an honest conversation about fear, authenticity, mistakes, and doing business scared anyway. If you've ever: Frozen because you were afraid to make the wrong decision Stayed in a bad situation because you feared a bad review Wondered if you're "professional enough" to be yourself Procrastinated something small but important (

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The Radio City Rockettes are a New York institution. But what is it like to be a real Rockette, and how does one get the gig? Joining us are Rockettes Kayla Hsu and Maya Addie to talk more about their experience, and listeners share their questions with the dancers.

Each week for the rest of December we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2025, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we've chosen it. From July: the Victorians called it ‘pernicious vomiting of pregnancy', but modern medicine has offered no end to the torture of hyperemesis gravidarum – until now By Abi Stephenson. Read by Nicolette Chin. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Sadie and Christian are joined by Will and Abby Robertson to break down the real questions husbands have about their wives…but are way too scared to actually ask. Like, what does “I'm fine” really mean? And when you say, “I have nothing to wear,” while staring at a fully loaded closet—let's unpack that. How do women just instantly know the right thing to say? And when we're venting, are we genuinely asking for advice or do we just need someone to nod along and hand us a snack? And finally, do wives actually want to pick the restaurant, or do we low-key just want our husbands to take charge and choose already? https://drinklmnt.com/whoa — Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase! https://samaritanspurse.org/occ — Share God's love with a child in need this holiday season. Join Sadie in packing shoeboxes with gifts for Operation Christmas Child this year! https://sadiepens.com — Get 10% off my favorite supplies and journaling Bible when you use the code SADIE10 when checking out! Chapters: 00:00 Skincare 05:40 What does 'I'm fine' mean? 10:33 Nothing to wear? 15:37 Small irritations 20:23 Throw pillows on the bed 22:40 What does "getting ready" mean? 24:45 What's a fun part of life right now? 28:00 The most attractive thing 30:10 Women always know what to say? 35:05 Short fuse with the husband 46:01 When women vent, do they actually want advice? 49:20 Picking the restaurant - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear the scientific proof of a connection to something larger than ourselves from the world's leading expert on the psychology of spirituality, Dr. Lisa Miller. Whether you're a skeptic or have a deeply held belief in a higher power, you'll walk away with a lot to think about. Dr. Lisa Miller, Columbia University professor and bestselling author of The Awakened Brain, shares that we're all facing a spiritual crisis linked to our current mental health epidemic. She explains 20+ years of neuroscience research proving that all humans are born with innate brain circuitry for spiritual connection. Ignoring this part of ourselves can lead to feelings of being lost, depression, addiction, loneliness, and poor decision-making. But when we activate our "awakened brain," everything changes.