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How much of your life is disappearing into a screen?In this episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, Tobi sits down with Mary Catherine Liscinski, Licensed Professional Counsellor, Certified Life Coach, and a specialist certified to treat Digital Addiction involving smartphones, social media, and video games.With more than 13 years of counselling experience, Mary works with teenagers, adults, and families to help them develop healthier relationships with technology and with one another.Together, we explore why screens can be so difficult to put down, how excessive screen time can affect our mental health, communication, relationships, and everyday presence, and what we can actually do to regain control.Mary shares practical ways to create healthier digital boundaries, including spending more time in nature, prioritising face-to-face connection, practising mindfulness, using timers, and becoming more intentional about when and why we reach for our devices.We also discuss parenting in the digital age, her grandmother's wisdom about slowing down and making life about people rather than things, and how Mary's Christian faith influences her approach to healing, connection, and intentional living.This is not a conversation about rejecting technology.It is an invitation to ask whether technology is serving the life you want to live.In This Episode, We Explore:Mary's journey into counselling and life coachingWhat led her to specialise in Digital AddictionWhy smartphones, social media, and video games can be so difficult to disengage fromWarning signs that screen use may be becoming unhealthyHow excessive screen time can affect mental health and relationshipsThe impact of technology on teenagers and familiesRebuilding face-to-face communicationPractical ways to reduce screen timeCreating healthier technology boundaries at homeWhy nature and mindfulness can help us reconnect with ourselvesLiving intentionally in an increasingly digital worldThe role of Christian faith in Mary's workWhy recovery from unhealthy digital habits is possibleChapters00:00 Introduction to Digital Addiction and Counselling05:26 Mary's Journey into Counselling and Coaching08:55 Understanding Digital Addiction11:16 The Addictive Nature of Screens15:27 Reversing the Damage of Digital Addiction21:09 The Role of a Coach in Reducing Screen Time26:17 Finding Balance in a Screen-Dominated World29:03 Living Intentionally in a Digital Age34:21 Integrating Faith into Digital Wellness39:21 Hope and Encouragement for FamiliesWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IPz5gpQTsdk Connect with Mary Catherine LiscinskiLearn more about Mary's work and her upcoming book on Digital Addiction: https://lifewalkcoaching.com/screen-addiction-book/ If this conversation speaks to you, share it with someone who may need it.Subscribe to Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations for more honest conversations about personal growth, purpose, relationships, healing, spirituality, and becoming more fully who we are meant to be.Continue Your JourneyRead CONFESSIONS: A personal invitation to reflection, healing and honest self-discovery: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/Try Aletheia: Receive calm, personalised biblical wisdom for the questions and decisions shaping your life: https://aletheia.mirrortalkpodcast.comAsk Mirror Talk: Share what is on your heart and receive a thoughtful reflection that may help you see your situation more clearly: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/Support Mirror TalkThank you for being part of the Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations community.Your rating, review and shared recommendation help more people discover the podcast.You can also support our work and outreach by becoming a Mirror Talk Patreon member: http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk

I didn't know what I was gonna say when I hit record, truthfully… I'm in a funky season. I'm newly 39, && I'm noticing something I didn't expect: the more I know, the less certain I become. This episode is me processing that out loud.We're talking about the certainty epidemic, why we buy it, what it's costing us, && what I actually think it means to be a 39-year-old woman who is ambitious as hell && has absolutely no idea what comes next. This one is unpolished, unscripted && exactly what it needs to be.TOPICS WE EXPLOREWhat the data actually says about stress at 39 && why it felt like a permission slipThe hidden load epidemic && why millennial women are the most burned out demographicAdmitting out loud that I sometimes want a life where I don't have to workWhy certainty is profitable && what that means for who you're buying fromHomeschooling, travel, business models && the things I've changed my mind onAll in or all out: my unpopular belief about half-measures in businessWhat I actually want back: unbearable belief that success is inevitableTHE POINTMaybe the wisdom isn't in finally having all the answers. Maybe it's becoming a hell of a lot less threatened by the fact that you don't. && maybe the unbearable belief that success is inevitable is the only thing that ever actually mattered.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEWealth Walks (WLTH Walks, Denver)MIXTAPE waitlistWork with AshAre you loving it? Send Ash a text! MORE ABOUT ASHI'm Ash McDonald — the Entrepreneur's Therapist. Trained therapist, seasoned entrepreneur, mom of 3, && the person you call when your business coach doesn't get your brain && your therapist doesn't get your business.I built the thing I couldn't find anywhere else: whole-picture support that holds your strategy && your humanity in the same conversation at the same time. LINKS:Work with me 1:1 → Deep CutsFast-track your results → The Green RoomSolve one thing right now → Studio SessionsBurnout-proof your life && business → MixtapeGet your free podcast playlists → The SoundcheckWeekly emails that tell you what your business coach won't && your therapist can't → Subscribe to The BeatWebsite: ashmcdonaldmentoring.com

Dan Rasmussen, founder and managing partner of Verdad Advisers and author of The Humble Investor, joins Kai Wu to examine the unraveling of private equity, the rise of private credit, and how AI is reshaping software, labor, and the economics of technology investing. They also explore the massive AI CapEx boom, why value investing has struggled in the intangible-heavy U.S. market, the unusual opportunity in Japanese small caps, and how investors can quantify intangible value in biotech.Subscribe on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on AppleTopics covered:Why private equity became a consensus trade and why exits are now cloggedHow leverage and high debt costs threaten private equity returnsWhat publicly traded private equity funds reveal about true volatility and NAV discountsHow private equity shifted from old-economy buyouts into software and healthcare technologyWhy AI may have erased code as a software moat while strengthening other intangible advantagesHow ARR lending helped private credit finance software buyouts and created an obsolescence mismatchWhat AI is doing to hiring, junior roles, productivity and the composition of workWhy the AI CapEx boom may be a crowded, path-dependent overinvestment cycleWhy traditional value metrics work better in Japan than in the intangible-heavy U.S.How Tokyo Stock Exchange reforms, buybacks and dividends can unlock value in Japanese small capsHow R&D spend, specialist ownership and short interest can help quantify biotech valueTimestamps:00:00 Intro04:03 Why private equity's debt burden changes the equity math09:24 How private equity became a software momentum trade13:29 Why code may no longer be a durable software moat17:48 How private credit enabled software buyouts through ARR lending23:56 AI productivity, jobs and why displacement is slower than expected30:23 Why the AI CapEx boom may be the market's most crowded risk34:29 Rational overinvestment, leverage and the timing risk in AI38:46 Why consumers may capture more of AI's value than investors44:07 Japan's below-book-value reform and the return of old-school value51:03 Quantifying biotech value with R&D, specialist ownership and short interest55:08 Dan's non-consensus views on private markets and JapanLearn more about the Excess Returns podcast network:https://excessreturns.coNo information discussed in this podcast should be construed as investment advice. Securities discussed may be held by the hosts and guests, their firms or their clients.

Lacey Hennessy's art career started with painted fraternity coolers at Clemson and a Facebook business page she named during accounting class. Years later, one Instagram post about wanting to paint a mural led to a taco restaurant project that paid the equivalent of one month of her corporate salary in three days. In this episode, Lacey explains how she grew that experiment into Lacey Does, a commission-driven business with more than 300 murals and a client process built around clear expectations. She breaks down her “box method” for matching a mural's scope to the client's budget, why she collects 50% before beginning the design, and how detailed contracts helped other muralists take over her scheduled projects after a colorectal cancer diagnosis. Lacey also shares the hands-on Instagram strategy that grew her audience, her plans to build income beyond murals, and how she protects roughly 10 weeks each year for travel. Plus, why it would take a truly unreasonable amount of money to get her painting fraternity coolers again.Lacey Hennessy is the Greenville, South Carolina-based artist, muralist, and entrepreneur behind Lacey Does. Her bold, playful work spans murals, custom commissions, originals, prints, textiles, licensing projects, and coaching for other artists.Connect with Lacey:Website IGTikTokFacebookCreative finds:The 1" Angled Brush officially joins the Zibra lineup on September 17! Save 10% on your Zibra order with code BANTER10. In this episode, we discuss:How one Instagram goal led to Lacey's first mural… and $6,500 in three daysWhy she replaced Hennessy in the Home with a personal brand that leaves room for murals, textiles, licensing, and future partnershipsHow the “box method” gives clients clear choices based on their wall, priorities, and budgetWhy painting is step seven in Lacey's 10-step mural processHow collecting 50% upfront protects the value of the concept and design workWhy detailed contracts and a trusted muralist network kept her projects moving during cancer treatmentHow targeted engagement, batch content, and shameless self-promotion helped grow her audience without turning every post into a sales pitchWelcome to Brush & Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We're here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. Brush & Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of Zibra; Annie Bolding, Founder of It's a Disco Day Designs; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of Rosemont Lane Design Studio.Connect with Zibra: WebsiteInstagramTikTokFacebook YouTubeBlog

Are you actually searching for a new life—or are you searching for permission to become who you already are?In this episode of Badass Basic Bitch, Brianna sits down with Dr. Sarah Webb, author, channeler, spiritual coach, and internationally recognized expert on colorism, for a powerful conversation about identity, worthiness, self-awareness, spirituality, and learning to distinguish the life you truly want from the one you've been conditioned to live.Dr. Sarah's path began in academia as an English professor working in the humanities and exploring complex social issues. Her work eventually evolved into a deeper examination of colorism, identity, healing, and spirituality. She is the author of Colorism: The Politics of Skin Tone and How We Get Free and now works with people through channeled coaching and dream journeys, guiding them on a heart-led mission to transform their lives from the inside out.Brianna and Dr. Sarah explore how much of our identity is consciously chosen versus inherited from our families, cultures, communities, and societal expectations. Dr. Sarah explains why the body can be one of our greatest sources of information when determining whether we're living authentically—and why tension, discomfort, expansion, dreams, and even daydreams deserve our attention.They also dive into colorism and the ways skin-tone bias can shape identity and worthiness, sometimes without people consciously recognizing its influence. Dr. Sarah shares why healing isn't only about understanding what happened to us, but recognizing the agency we have now to interrupt patterns and prevent pain from continuing into future generations.This conversation is an invitation to become curious about your own story: How much of your life reflects who you really are—and how much of it was handed to you?In This Episode, We Discuss:How to recognize whether you're living your own story or one that was handed to youThe difference between authentic desire and societal expectationWhy your body can reveal whether your life feels alignedHow identity can be both inherited and intentionally createdWhy changing your life doesn't always mean completely starting overDr. Sarah's journey from English professor to author, channeler, and spiritual coachHow childhood experiences with bullying shaped her compassion and workWhy she became passionate about helping people recognize their unrealized potentialWhat colorism is and why it's important to talk about itHow skin-tone discrimination can occur within the same racial or ethnic communityWhy colorism is a global issue that crosses culturesThe connection between colorism, internalized bias, and worthinessHow societal biases can influence identity without us consciously realizing itWhy healing our relationship with ourselves is foundationalWhat spirituality means outside of traditional religious definitionsHow dreams, daydreams, journaling, and self-reflection can deepen self-awarenessWhat Dr. Sarah means by a “dream journey”How dreams can provide information about our emotions, desires, and directionUsing body scans to recognize tension, expansion, and other physical signalsWhy noticing patterns is more powerful than analyzing one isolated experienceHow inherited and systemic wounds can continue across generationsThe role of agency in breaking cycles of trauma and painWhy becoming more self-aware can change what we pass down to the next generationMemorable Quote“Sometimes we don't need to move out of the house. Sometimes we need to renovate.” — Dr. Sarah WebbKey TakeawaysYour Body Knows When Something Doesn't FitOne of the simplest ways to begin questioning whether you're living authentically is to notice how your life actually feels.Rather than only asking, Does my life look successful? or Am I doing what I'm supposed to be doing?, Dr. Sarah encourages us to pay attention to what happens inside our bodies as we move through our days.Where do you feel tension? Where do you feel expansive? What drains you? What makes you feel more alive?Your body can provide information that your conscious mind has learned to ignore.You Can Honor Your Circumstances Without Being Defined by ThemNot every aspect of our lives is something we consciously chose. We inherit families, cultures, circumstances, expectations, identities, and experiences.But Dr. Sarah explains that recognizing what we've inherited doesn't mean we have no agency over what happens next.Sometimes transformation doesn't require abandoning everything and becoming someone completely different. Like renovating a house, we can examine what's already there, decide what still serves us, and intentionally rebuild the parts that don't.Colorism Is About More Than Skin ToneDr. Sarah defines colorism as discrimination based on skin tone, including discrimination that happens among people within the same racial or ethnic group.But the impact goes deeper than appearance.Colorism can influence how people are perceived, treated, valued, and how they eventually learn to perceive themselves. Because these messages can become deeply internalized, people may not recognize the role colorism has played in their identity until much later in life.Worthiness Starts With Your Relationship With YourselfExternal biases can eventually become internal beliefs.When we're repeatedly exposed to messages about which appearances, identities, or characteristics are considered more valuable, those ideas can shape our sense of worth—even when we consciously disagree with them.Healing requires examining not only how the world has treated us, but also the beliefs we've absorbed and the relationship we've developed with ourselves as a result.Your Dreams May Be Telling You SomethingDream work doesn't have to mean finding a mystical interpretation for every detail of a dream.Dr. Sarah encourages people to simply begin paying attention.Keep a journal beside your bed. Write down what you remember. Notice your daydreams too. What were you thinking about? What was happening immediately before it? What emotions came up?Over time, patterns may emerge that help reveal desires, fears, needs, and possibilities that aren't getting your attention during everyday life.Self-Awareness Can Start With a Simple Body ScanYou don't need an elaborate spiritual practice to become more connected to yourself.Pause and scan your body.Notice your jaw, shoulders, chest, stomach, hands, and legs. Where are you holding tension? Where do you feel relaxed? What happens in your body when you think about certain people, decisions, or areas of your life?The goal isn't to immediately fix what you notice. It's to start listening.Healing Gives Us an Opportunity to Break the CycleWe may inherit wounds, biases, beliefs, behaviors, and coping mechanisms from the people and systems that came before us.But inheritance doesn't have to equal destiny.Dr. Sarah emphasizes the importance of recognizing our agency. We may not have chosen what happened to us or what was passed down to us, but becoming conscious of those patterns gives us an opportunity to make different choices—and change what gets passed forward.A Simple Self-Awareness PracticeIf you want to begin exploring some of the ideas from this episode, Dr. Sarah suggests starting small:Keep a dream journal. Write down what you remember when you wake up, even if it's only a few details.Pay attention to your daydreams. Notice not only what you're imagining, but what was happening when your mind went there.Scan your body. Notice tension, discomfort, relaxation, and expansion without immediately trying to change any of it.Look for patterns. One dream, thought, or sensation may not mean much by itself. Pay attention to what keeps returning.Get curious about your story. Ask yourself which parts of your life feel consciously chosen and which might reflect expectations or identities you've inherited.The goal isn't to have all the answers. It's to become more aware of the information you're already receiving.Connect with Dr. Sarah WebbDr. Sarah Webb is an author, channeler, spiritual coach, and internationally recognized expert on colorism. Through channeled coaching and dream journeys, she guides students on a heart-led mission to transform their world from the inside out.

What happens when you keep getting signs that something is no longer meant for you, but you're too afraid to make the change?In this heartfelt and deeply relatable episode of the High Vibin' It Podcast, Kelsey Aida and Lynnsey Robinson sit down with Christine Marcario, an intuitive spiritual teacher, Reiki Master, and host of the Aligned and Abundant podcast, to talk about life pivots, trusting your inner knowing, and what happens when you keep ignoring the signs.Christine shares her journey from spending 19 years as a middle school teacher to eventually stepping into spirituality, mediumship, coaching, and podcasting. Through burnout, career changes, unexpected job losses, and doors repeatedly closing, she began to recognize that spirit was guiding her toward something completely different.Together, they explore why we sometimes choose safety and familiarity over what our soul is asking for, how spirit can make the message louder when we aren't listening, and why painful experiences can ultimately become powerful redirections.From trusting your intuition and paying attention to dreams to creating more space for yourself and learning not to carry the weight of the entire world, this conversation is a reminder that you don't need to have everything figured out before taking the next step.✨ What You'll Discover:Christine's journey from teaching to spiritual workWhy burnout can be a sign that you're ready for a new chapterHow choosing safety can keep you stuck in what no longer serves youWhy spirit may keep sending you signs until you listenHow unexpected endings can become powerful redirectionsWhy difficult experiences can still hold valuable lessonsHow Christine discovered her gifts in mediumship and intuitive workWhy dreams can become a doorway for spiritual messagesThe importance of creating space to hear your inner knowingHow to stop carrying things that aren't yours to carryWhy self-trust is essential when making major life changesHow asking "What isn't working?" can help create clarityWhy you don't need to know exactly what comes next✨ Want more?In the extended Patreon episode, Kelsey, Lynnsey, and Christine pull an oracle card and a rune for the collective, exploring themes of healing, heart-opening, clarity, success, and what comes after the storm. Christine also shares more about working with Archangel Michael and Archangel Raphael, while the conversation dives deeper into spiritual guidance, protection, and trusting the path ahead.Join us on Patreon for early access, extended episodes, exclusive oracle card readings, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes fun—all for just a few bucks a month. The first 50 members will receive a FREE Manifestation Toolkit when we hit our community goal!

Ian Cassel, founder of MicroCapClub and author of Stock Picker, joins Matt Zeigler to break down the mindset, temperament and core skills required to outperform as an active stock picker. They discuss microcap investing, position sizing, active patience, valuation, management quality, portfolio survival, benchmarking against the S&P 500 and how great investors evolve their edge over decades.Stock Picker: How to Develop the Mindset, Temperament, and Strategy to Outperform Wall Streethttps://amzn.to/4hU28ImTopics coveredHow an investor's motivations change as ambition gives way to family, legacy and the scarcity of timeHow Ian turned $20,000 into $120,000, then watched it fall to $8,000, and why that early win permanently shaped his risk toleranceIan's four-part survival framework: recession-resistant growth, strong balance sheets, conservative valuation and signs of intelligent fanaticismWhy balance-sheet strength is not just defensive and can let great companies act aggressively when competitors are forced to retreatWhy Ian targets roughly a 25 percent CAGR without relying on multiple expansionThe Judas goat lesson, talking your book on social media and why investors still have to do their own workWhy comparing short-term returns can corrupt an investing process and why Ian measures himself against the S&P 500 over a 10-year horizonThe five core stock-picking skills: identifying, analyzing, buying, selling and holding, plus why selling matters especially in microcapsWhy position sizing should account for initial excitement, and why Ian now starts much smaller than he did earlier in his careerActive patience, expanding your circle of competence and the difference between good, great and GOAT stock pickersWhy temperament evolves with experience, why leverage can destroy otherwise good investing, and why the best investors keep sharpening their edgeWhy Ian is willing to back repeat-winner management teams before every piece of the business is fully in placeTimestamps00:00 Intro06:58 The $20,000 to $120,000 win and 90 percent loss11:02 Ian Cassel's four-part survival framework15:02 Why strong balance sheets create offensive optionality19:03 The Judas goat and social media stock promotion23:18 Why comparison is the enemy for stock pickers29:39 The five core stock-picking skills34:43 Active patience and knowing what you are looking for39:28 Good, great and GOAT stock pickers47:02 How investor temperament evolves over time52:03 Leverage, situational awareness and surviving to compound57:24 Betting on repeat-winner management before the numbers arriveLearn more about the Excess Returns podcast network:https://excessreturns.coNo information discussed in this podcast should be construed as investment advice. Securities discussed may be held by the hosts and guests, their firms or their clients.

Chris Diroll of SMA Support explains why roofing contractors may not need more leads—they may need better follow-up, clearer processes and someone responsible for consistent implementation.Show Notes:Most roofing contractors believe more leads will solve their sales problems. But what if the real problem is that the leads they already paid for are slipping through the cracks?In this third installment of the Roofing Business Health Check series, Dave Sullivan is joined by Chris Diroll of SMA Support to discuss the missing implementation piece behind a healthy roofing business.Financial statements and CRM dashboards give you the lab work, but they only provide a snapshot. Before you can make an accurate diagnosis and decide what to fix, someone must keep the information accurate, maintain the CRM and make sure the processes are followed consistently.Chris shares how he once believed he needed more leads. Instead, he followed up with approximately 200 open estimates in only 22 minutes—and had two or three signed the following morning.In this episode, you'll learn:Why more leads may be the wrong prescriptionWhere opportunities leak out of the sales processWhy your CRM needs one clearly responsible ownerThe difference between hiring a VA and installing a managed processWhy recruiting, role fit, training and accountability matterHow missed calls and inconsistent follow-up waste marketing dollarsWhy accurate information must be maintained consistentlyHow back-office support can free the owner for higher-value workWhy job costing and accurate bookkeeping complete the Health CheckThe goal is not simply to add more software, employees or leads. It is to diagnose the real constraint, assign ownership and consistently implement the right process.RESOURCESRoofing Business Health Check:https://theroofercoach.com/health-check/Learn more about SMA Support:https://theroofercoach.com/smasupportLearn more about ProLine:https://theroofercoach.com/prolineEpisode 490 — Financial Health:https://theroofercoach.com/490Episode 491 — Sales Health with John DeLaurier:https://theroofercoach.com/491Schedule a call with Dave:https://davesullivan.as.me/consulting-call Keep an eye out for the upcoming live Roofing Business Health Check webinar with Dave Sullivan, Chris Diroll and John DeLaurier.

In this week's episode, Alissa shares a quick hack that quietly rewrites how you see yourself: "I'm the type of person who..." So often you pin your happiness on the outcome, the finished book, the dream partner, the number of followers. Alissa offers an alternative, letting the process itself become the proof and validation of who you're becoming. Every time you act like the person you want to be, you teach yourself to expect that version of you to show up (even when you don't feel like it).In this episode, you'll learn:How the phrase "I'm the type of person who" shifts your self-concept in real timeWhy tying your happiness to the outcome makes the whole journey feel worseHow to turn everyday hard moments into evidence of who you're becomingWhat showing up to an almost empty room taught Alissa about building real confidenceHow to use this practice with people pleasing, exercise, dating, and creative workWhy falling off track is its own chance to prove the kind of person you areUncover your sneaky internal belief that's stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOWLearn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!Join the Not Too Sensitive Club

One of the hardest truths about being human is this: every single one of us will experience grief.Yet despite how universal loss is, grief can feel incredibly isolating. We often wonder if we're doing it "right," why it still hurts so much, or whether we'll ever truly experience joy again.This week, we're honored to welcome back Kate Doerge—certified grief coach, nonprofit founder, brand strategist, and now the author of the beautiful book, Reimagining Grief: A New Path to Finding Healing, Strength, and Joy After Loss.Kate's story is one of unimaginable loss. Within just a few years, she lost both of her parents, and later experienced every parent's worst nightmare—the death of her sixteen-year-old daughter, Penny.Rather than asking herself, "How do I get over this?" Kate began asking a different question:"Is there another way to walk through grief?"That question became the foundation for her work and her new book.In this deeply moving conversation, Kate challenges many of the beliefs we've been taught about grief and shares a more compassionate, hopeful approach—one that allows us to stay connected to the people we love while continuing to fully live our own lives.Whether you're grieving someone today, supporting a loved one through loss, or simply want to be better prepared for one of life's inevitable experiences, this episode offers wisdom, comfort, and practical tools that remind us we're never truly alone.IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:Why we need to rethink many of our cultural beliefs about griefThe difference between "moving on" and learning to move forwardHow maintaining a continuing bond with someone you've lost can be deeply healingThe five healing actions from Kate's new bookWhy grief isn't something to "fix" or "complete"Finding moments of joy without feeling guiltHow to better support someone who is grievingKate's personal journey after losing her daughter, Penny, and how it inspired her life's workWhy hope and grief can exist togetherMORE FROM KATE DOERGEBook: Reimagining Grief: A New Path to Finding Healing, Strength, and Joy After LossWebsite: katedoerge.comPenny's Flight Foundation: Penny's Flight FoundationIf this episode touched your heart, please consider following our podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who may need this conversation today. Sometimes the greatest gift we can give someone who is grieving is simply reminding them they are not alone. Visit seekingcentercommunity.com for more with Robyn + Karen and many of the guides on Seeking Center: The Podcast. You'll get access to live weekly sessions, intuitive guidance, daily inspiration, and a space to share your journey with like-minded people who just get it. You can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram @theseekingcenter.

Could Bryson Graham finally build a Chicago Bulls team worth spending on — and if he does, will ownership actually finish the job?On today's Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why Bulls fans do not need ownership spending recklessly right now. Chicago is rebuilding around Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey and a young core that still has major questions to answer. With the current CBA, there's a real difference between paying the luxury tax and pushing deep into apron restrictions, so spending just to prove a point would be bad roster management.But when the time comes? The excuses need to stop. The Bulls are valued at $6 billion, with Forbes estimating $160 million in operating income, while also noting Chicago has historically paid the luxury tax only once. That makes the eventual ownership test very real: if Graham develops a contender, will the Bulls actually pay like one?Haize lays out the triggers for when Bulls ownership should open the checkbook: Caleb Wilson becoming a legitimate star, Matas Buzelis proving he can be a true No. 2 or high-end No. 3, Josh Giddey proving the core works, the Bulls winning a playoff series, or a genuine difference-maker becoming available.Then the show shifts to the Bennedict Mathurin question. Do the Bulls actually need to rush into another scorer right now, or should 2026-27 be the year Chicago finds out what it already has in Dailyn Swain, Jaylin Sellers and Rob Dillingham? Swain brings size, downhill creation and two-way upside, while Sellers has a serious shooting résumé and already showed scoring flashes in Summer League.If Mathurin comes at a bargain price, he's worth discussing. But if the cost includes useful contracts, draft compensation, long-term money and major offensive usage, Haize explains why Chicago may be better off using this season as Bryson Graham's information season before attacking the scoring market in 2027.

AI role-play is not another tool to dump on your sales team.In this episode, John sits down with Neha Gupta, Founder and CEO of Breakthrough AI, to talk about why traditional role-play fails, why managers are often asked to coach without the tools or time to do it, and how AI can help reps practice hard conversations before the pressure hits. Neha breaks down what makes AI role-play feel realistic, why audio can be more effective than distracting avatars, and why adoption depends on structure, leadership energy, and deliberate practice.If you are in sales, leadership, enablement, RevOps, or any role responsible for improving rep performance, this conversation gives you a practical way to think about AI coaching, realistic role-play, feedback loops, remote sales teams, and the communication skills that still separate good reps from average ones.Want to help your team practice before the pressure hits? Visit www.jbarrows.com and learn how you can Make It Happen.What You'll LearnWhy traditional role-play feels awkward, subjective, and hard to scaleHow AI role-play can help reps build realistic muscle memory before live conversationsWhy sales managers are often expected to coach without enough tools, time, or trainingHow leadership energy and structure can make AI training adoption actually workWhy remote teams lost some of the bullpen learning that used to happen naturallyWhy communication skills need deliberate practice before the pressure moment hitsNeha Gupta is the Founder and CEO of Breakthrough AI, a practice-first AI coaching platform helping teams master the high-stakes conversations that shape performance, client relationships, and career growth. With more than twenty years of experience across client management, strategic marketing and sales, growth strategy, brand marketing, product marketing, and business development, Neha is focused on helping teams spot communication blind spots, strengthen feedback processes, and build stronger practice loops.Visit https://joinbreakthrough.ai/ to see Breakthrough AI in action, including a demo comparing weak versus strong responses to price objections.Connect with Neha Gupta:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehagupta/John Barrows is a sales trainer, speaker, and founder of JB Sales with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He has made hundreds of cold calls a week, led startups to acquisition, and trained high-performing teams at companies like Salesforce, LinkedIn, Amazon, and Okta. Through JB Sales, John focuses on practical sales execution—helping reps fill pipeline, close deals, and build trust with buyers in today's AI-driven sales environment.Connect with John Barrows:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnmbarrows Check out John's Membership: https://learn.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-packages?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter

Join our community: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/community/There are seasons in life when you can feel that something is changing, but you can't yet see what's taking shape. You know you're no longer where you were, but you don't yet know where you're going.This is a liminal space—the space between what was and what is coming.It's the no longer, but not yet—the murky, uncomfortable season where an old way of being is ending and something new is beginning to take shape.And if you're a growth-minded woman in midlife, there's a good chance you'll find yourself here more than once.In this episode, I'm talking about what happens when life is changing, whether you chose the change or it was thrust upon you, and how to navigate those seasons without rushing, resisting, or abandoning yourself.Because the work of a liminal season isn't first and foremost to figure everything out or take massive action.The primary work is to slow down. To listen. To rest. To let go. To put down deeper roots. To take really good care of yourself.And to trust that something essential is happening beneath the surface, even when life feels barren and you can't fully see what's coming next.In this episode, we'll explore:What a liminal space is and why so many midlife women find themselves in oneWhy significant change can bring up anxiety, self-doubt, overwhelm, and old patterns, even when you've already done a lot of inner workWhy you don't need to rush to make big decisions when you're in the thick of transitionHow to loosen your grip on what was and make room for what's becomingWhy the “barren” seasons of life can actually be seasons of putting down deep roots and preparation for transformationHow to care for yourself when your usual rhythms and routines no longer workWhy rest, connection, health, and small doses of joy matter so much in seasons of upheavalHow your past can remind you that you have moved through uncertainty before—and found more freedom and joy on the other sideMost of all, I want you to walk away knowing this:You are not broken. You are not doing anything wrong.You may simply be in the uncomfortable space between who you were and who you are becoming.And the only way through is through.ResourcesSeasons of Transition Are Important and Require Ample Rest: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/seasons-of-transition/Quiet the Noise 4-Day Challenge: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/quiet-the-noise/Connect with Krista:Instagram: @a_life_in_progressFacebook: @alifeinprogressca and @rebrandingmiddleageYouTube: @ALifeinProgressWebsite: alifeinprogress.ca

I'm reposting today an interview that Matt Zeigler kindly conducted with me recently. It just so happens that today is my birthday, which makes it feel like the right moment to share this deeply personal conversation about a chapter in my life and career when uncertainty was at its peak and the road ahead felt anything but clear.In this impromptu conversation, recorded one summer morning, I reflect on what happened during that time, what I learned from it, and how those experiences continue to shape me today. Along the way, you'll hear stories and moments I've never shared publicly before.I also encourage you to read the thoughtful profile Matt wrote about me on his wonderful Cultish Creative blog, linked here. While you're there, take some time to explore—and follow—his beautifully written, thoughtfully curated work. I'm grateful for the care and generosity he brings to every conversation and every story he tells.Bogumil Baranowski joins Matt Zeigler to explore why failure is feedback and how persistence can turn rejection, uncertainty, and personal obstacles into life-changing opportunities. Bogumil shares his journey from Poland to a career in New York investing, the green card rejection that nearly ended it, and the unlikely path that eventually led him to ask Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger a question at the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.Topics covered:Why failure should be treated as feedback rather than defeatWhat Joseph Moore's struggle to publish How to Get Rich in American History teaches about resilienceHow personal conviction helps people continue when success appears statistically unlikelyWhy creating a podcast can preserve valuable conversations and connect overlooked ideasHow podcast hosts cross-pollinate insights between investors, authors, and thinkersBogumil's decision to leave Europe and build an investing career in New York CityThe visa challenges and green card rejection that almost forced him to leave AmericaHow hope and persistence helped him restart the immigration processThe unlikely story of asking Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger a question at Berkshire HathawayWhy obstacles can help people develop strengths that others do not possessHow an outsider's perspective can create an advantage in investing and creative workWhy people should embrace the experiences that make them differentTimestamps:00:00 Why some goals become things you have to do03:00 Joseph Moore and the history of getting rich06:04 Why location matters when building and preserving wealth08:20 Failure is feedback09:30 Why important ideas often face rejection13:03 Turning private conversations into a public podcast16:40 Learning through other people's experiences18:08 Cross-pollinating ideas between great investors20:24 Bogumil's decision to pursue investing in New York21:42 Visa problems and a rejected green card application24:00 Starting the immigration process again26:14 Why persistence matters more than the size of the goal27:46 Asking Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger a question31:42 Why failing is part of trying33:53 The unexpected connection to The King's Speech35:29 Turning perceived weaknesses into strengths37:29 Where to find Bogumil's writing and podcastsPodcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.

What happens when hotel teams have plenty of technology but still struggle to work from the same information?In this special HDC Nashville episode of The Modern Hotelier, David Millili sits down with Kelly Popp, Vice President of Business Development, Americas, at Access Hospitality, to talk about one of the biggest challenges facing hotel commercial teams today: the “toggle tax” created by disconnected systems and siloed departments.Kelly explains how fragmented tech stacks can make it harder for revenue, marketing, and commercial teams to make informed decisions—and why better integration is becoming essential as hotels move toward AI-powered technology.We explore what hotels need to get right before AI can deliver real business value, why clean and connected data matters, and how transparency can keep humans in control of AI-driven decisions.In this episode, they cover:Why disconnected tech stacks create silosThe importance of integrated hotel technologyHow EVO is changing the way hoteliers workWhy hotel content and personalization matterWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RgkxqJEWExo  Links:Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-popp-b5404a6/Access Hospitality: Hotels & Casinos Americas: https://www.theaccessgroup.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/319Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-..Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

Are you managing your team just for today's results, or are you investing in their long term career growth? The most effective leaders know how to do both by adopting a mentor mindset. In this episode of Boss Better Now, Joe Mull continues his special summer series on the accountability tightrope. Listen in as he breaks down part three of the framework, revealing how to perfectly balance high performance standards with high employee support. Many managers struggle with onboarding and feedback, often resorting to assigning grunt work or trying to prevent every mistake. Joe shares a powerful example of what a perfect first day conversation looks like to set the stage for success. He details exactly how to shift into a mentor mindset where you assign real work of consequence, reframe mistakes as growth, and build deep employee commitment through earned prestige. What to Expect in This Episode: What is the Accountability Tightrope?: Joe recaps the core challenge of balancing high standards with supportive workplace relationships. The Perfect First Day Conversation: How to script a welcome message that builds trust and sets a standard of excellence right from the start. Defining the Mentor Mindset at Work: Why the best managers see people for their potential and focus on long term career growth over daily tasks. Stop Giving New Hires Grunt Work: How assigning work of consequence builds skill, confidence, and early contribution. How to Reframe Mistakes and Failure: Why great leaders coach thinking and judgment instead of just handing out all the answers. The Script for Difficult Feedback: How to frame tough performance conversations around an employee's potential so they feel supported instead of attacked. Building Employee Commitment through Earned Prestige: The psychological building block that gives employees a sense of worth and turns a new hire into a highly committed team member. To subscribe to Joe Mull's BossBetter Email newsletter, visit https://BossBetterNow.com For more info on working with Joe Mull, visit https://joemull.com For more info on Boss Hero School, visit https://bossheroschool.com To email the podcast, use bossbetternow@gmail.com #leadership #management #toxicworkculture #teambuilding #workplaceculture #conflictmanagement #employeeengagement #motivation Joe Mull is on a mission to help leaders and business owners create the conditions where commitment takes root and the entire workplace thrives. A dynamic and deeply relatable speaker, Joe combines compelling research, magnetic storytelling, and practical strategies to show exactly how to cultivate loyalty, ignite effort, and build people-first workplaces where both performance and morale flourish. His message is clear: when commitment is activated, engagement rises, teams gel, retention improves, and business outcomes soar. Joe is the founder of Boss Hero School™ and the creator of the acclaimed Employalty™ framework, a roadmap for creating thriving workplaces in a new era of work. He's the author of three books, including Employalty, named a top business book of the year by Publisher's Weekly, and his popular podcast, Boss Better Now, ranks in the top 1% of management shows globally. A former head of learning and development at one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S., Joe has spent nearly two decades equipping leaders—from Fortune 500 companies like State Farm, Siemens, and Choice Hotels to hospitals, agencies, and small firms—with the tools to lead better, inspire commitment, and build more humane workplace cultures. His insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and more. In 2025, Joe was inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame (CPAE). This is the speaking profession's highest honor, a distinction granted to less than 1% of professional speakers worldwide. It's awarded to speakers who demonstrate exceptional talent, integrity, and influence in the speaking profession. For more information visit joemull.com. Timestamps 0:00 The Employee Alliance 0:21 Welcome and Series Recap 1:35 The Perfect First-Day Boss Conversation 2:58 Setting a Standard of Excellence 3:52 Defining the Mentor Mindset 4:30 Stop Giving New Hires Grunt Work 5:05 The Script for Difficult Feedback 5:43 Managing for the Future and Working Alliances 6:40 Leadership as a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy 7:11 Building Commitment Through Earned Prestige 7:44 Why High Standards Need High Support

AI is making everything faster, easier and, quite frankly, a little bit samey. We can generate an entire sales page in seconds, ask for 100 content ideas before breakfast and get Claude to spit out a new offer before we've even decided whether anyone actually wants it. But I think there's an unexpected upside to all of this: AI might actually be making us better at offer strategy. In this episode, I'm making the case for why the rise of AI is raising the bar for service providers rather than lowering it. When everyone has access to the same tools, producing more stuff isn't particularly impressive anymore. The real advantage comes from your discernment: your ability to look at all the possible ideas, messages and strategies in front of you and know which ones are actually worth pursuing.We also talk about the things AI simply can't manufacture for you: lived experience, taste, war wounds, client conversations and the lessons that come from taking an offer into the real world and discovering what actually happens. Your best offers aren't created because you found the perfect prompt. They're refined through launches that flop, clients who surprise you, ideas that need tweaking and all the messy experience that eventually makes your judgement worth paying for. And perhaps most importantly, we're entering an era where imperfection feels increasingly valuable. When everything can be polished into competent, perfectly structured AI copy, the odd phrase, niche joke, strong opinion and unmistakably you bit of your business becomes part of the appeal. What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy mass AI content creates a bigger opportunity for brilliant human workWhy discernment is becoming one of your strongest differentiatorsThe parts of offer strategy you can't outsource to a chatbotWhy lived experience makes your offers more valuableWhat flop launches and difficult clients teach you that AI can'tWhy imperfection can build trust in an increasingly polished online worldHow to use AI without allowing your offers to become beige, safe and samey"Mass mediocrity is really where true brilliance gets to shine brighter." Mentioned in this episode:Register for Fix Your Offers TodayYou probably don't have a marketing problem right now. You have an offer problem. No amount of content or mindset work fixes offers that feel messy, underpriced, or hard to explain, and that's usually when business starts feeling heavy: booked with work you've outgrown, tweaking prices last minute, saying yes to things you don't want to deliver anymore. Loads of brilliant business owners end up here. What changes it is a clear lineup of offers your dream clients instantly get, want, and move through naturally. If that sounds like what you need right now, register today to join my free training, Fix Your Offers, on Tuesday, 25th August 2026 at 1 pm BST.Register Here

** Note - Summer office hours are open for intuitive business guidance sessions — spaces are very limited but there are some available. Email me directly to connect.August's card came in clear: believe in magic.In this month's energy forecast for This Is Soul Therapy, we're pulling one card from the Sacred Forest Oracle, Moonlight Enchantment: Magic, and going deep instead of wide. Because sometimes the most powerful guidance comes from sitting with one narrow concept long enough to actually let it land.And this one landed somewhere unexpected: in the middle of a conversation about AI, universal intelligence, and why the guidance you're feeding your business might be the wrong input for the output you're actually trying to create.If you're building something that genuinely matters to you: a business, a body of work, a creative practice that comes from your actual soul then pulling your strategy from a database of what already exists is a total energetic mismatch. AI gives you what's already out there. It cannot give you what's trying to move through you. That's where the magic of the universe comes in. This episode is a different kind of business conversation.We Cover:The August collective energy forecast and what the Moonlight Enchantment card is asking of creatives and soul-led entrepreneurs this monthWhy using AI to build a mission-driven business creates a fundamental mismatch between your input and your outputWhat universal intelligence actually is — and why it's a more aligned source of guidance than anything that scrapes Reddit for answersHow to ask for signs from the universe and why the specificity of your question matters more than you thinkThe story of my son running upstairs with a balloon wand and accidentally delivering the exact sign I'd asked for that morningPractical ways to start receiving guidance: signs, meditation, automatic writing, pendulums, and dream workWhy your creativity is the channel through which universal intelligence reaches the people who need it mostThis episode is for you if you're building something you deeply care about and you've been outsourcing your direction to tools aren't moving your business along in the way you'd like it to be!And PS - I'd love to hear your questions about signs, universal intelligence, and using these practices to guide your business! Send me a DM on Instagram or TikTok at @jenniferhulley, or reach out via  email. A future episode diving deeper into this is coming, and I want it to answer your questions.Support the showContinue The Work:

Dr. Kendale Ritchey is a podiatrist in Knoxville, Tennessee, a former University of Tennessee swimmer, and a self-described “recovered barbecue-aholic.”For nearly three decades, Kendale lived with recurring episodes of intense abdominal, chest, and joint pain, along with fevers and debilitating inflammation.Then, after watching Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead and Forks Over Knives with his wife Connie, Kendale decided to try a whole food, plant-based lifestyle.Within weeks, he noticed something extraordinary: the episodes were milder. Then they stopped.In this conversation, Rip and Kendale talk about his years of unexplained pain, his eventual discovery of Familial Mediterranean Fever through genetic testing, and why a plant-based lifestyle became the turning point in his health.They also discuss Kendale's work as a podiatrist and the devastating toll of type 2 diabetes on the feet, including neuropathy, poor circulation, infections, and preventable amputations.You'll hear:Kendale's background as a swimmer at the University of TennesseeThe construction accident that may have triggered decades of inflammatory episodesWhat Familial Mediterranean Fever is and how he eventually discovered the diagnosisThe documentaries that changed everything for Kendale and his wife ConnieHow whole food, plant-based eating helped calm his symptomsHis 60-pound weight loss and renewed energyWhat he eats now and how he makes the lifestyle workWhy type 2 diabetes is so devastating for the feetThe connection between blood sugar, circulation, nerves, immunity, and amputationsWhy Kendale now plants seeds with his own patients about food and lifestyleWatch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pmsjP92_xH8Episode Webpage: https://www.plantstrongpodcast.com/blog/kendale-ritcheyLearn More About our 2026 Live PLANTSTRONG Events: https://plantstrongevents.com/ Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyLearn More About Our Corporate Wellness Program: https://liveplantstrong.com/corporate-wellness/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstynhttps://plantstrong.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star RatingApple PodcastsSpotify

Send us Fan MailYou negotiated at least three times last week. You may not have called it negotiating. You called it asking.And in every one of those moments, your case was strong. But whether it sounded strong helped determine the answer you received.Here is the pattern that costs high-performing women more than almost anything else: the case is usually solid, but the delivery comes apart in two specific, predictable, and fixable ways—softening and overexplaining.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton explains why a strong ask can still receive a soft no and what to do about it in the moment. Following one leader's story from soft no's to a clean, confident ask, Kele lays out a simple three-part structure for making requests well. She also draws an important distinction between being clear and being blunt—the difference that allows you to communicate directly without creating a reputation you did not want.What You Will LearnWhy the strength of your case is not the only factor that determines whether you get a yes.The two delivery habits that quietly weaken even a well-prepared request: softening and overexplaining.A three-part structure for making a request that lands as a clear position rather than a hope.Why the silence after your ask is one of the most powerful—and difficult—parts of the conversation.The difference between softening your position and keeping warmth in your delivery.How to stay in the conversation after an initial no without retreating into overexplaining.The reframe that can change how you approach compensation conversations.Who This Is ForThis episode is for high-performing women in middle and senior management who prepare thoroughly, make a strong case, and still leave conversations with less than they asked for. If you have ever softened an ask until it disappeared or buried a good point under five extra reasons, this episode is for you.Your Action StepTake one ask you have been carrying; the one you keep meaning to make but have not yet made. Write it as three sentences:The ask, stated in one line with a number in it.The reason, framed around business impact or consequence.The word “silence,” to remind you to stop talking after you make the ask.Read it out loud, remove every softener, and schedule the conversation this week.Mentioned in This EpisodeEpisode 188 - The Mid-Year Audit: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Q4Common Questions About Negotiating at WorkWhy do I get a soft no even when my case is strong?Usually, the case is not the problem. Softening the ask and overexplaining can signal that the request is optional or uncertain before the other person has even responded. The fix is in how the ask is delivered, not in building an even longer case.Will being more direct make me seem aggressive?Not necessarily. There is a difference between softening your position, which weakens your ask, and keeping warmth in your delivery, which helps the message land. Clear and warm are not opposites.What should I do when the answer is no?Treat the first no as a position, not a verdict. Instead of retreating, ask, “What would need to be true for the answer to change?” That question shifts the conversation from whether to when and can surface conditions that had not been named.How is negotiating compensation different?The structure is similar, with one important rule: frame your reason around market value and contribution, not personal need. When the conversation shifts from what your work is worth to what you need to live, your leverage can weaken.Ready to Go Deeper?Knowing the structure is one thing. Building the actual ask for your situation—the evidence you bring, the number you name, and the way you open the conversation—is easier with someone in your corner who has done this work before.A Leadership Strategy Call is a complimentary 30-minute conversation where you can bring the real ask you are sitting on and build a plan together. Let's talk about where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.Book your Leadership Strategy CallAbout Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle and senior management move from essential but invisible to seen, sponsored, and promoted through strategic communication. She is the founder of The Tailored Approach and host of Communicate to Lead.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a Leadership Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call

In this episode we'll talk about:Why so many unknowingly build lives around approval instead of authenticityHow performance slowly disconnects you from who God created you to beThe difference between living from acceptance versus living for acceptanceThere's a profound difference between earning love and living from it.God doesn't ask us to perform for His love.He invites us to live from it.How authenticity creates deeper peace, stronger relationships, and more meaningful workWhy letting go of approval isn't about rebellion—it's about alignmentWhat it looks like to build a life that's true to your calling instead of everyone else's expectationsAnd more… START HERE…→ Join The Niche Is You® — my Substack (20K+) — Weekly essays, the full workshop library, the private community + the Quarterly Challenges. → https://mattgottesman.substack.com/aboutNEW HERE…→ 6 Days to Clarity Workshop — clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play. → https://mattgottesman.com/reverse-engineer-your-life (FREE)CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ TikTok — @mattgottesman→ YouTube — @mattgottesmanRESOURCES…→ Write • Design • Build — my Content Creator Studio & OS masterclass (Included when you join my Substack) — Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income — CLICK HERE→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.comOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

You may be planning to retire at 65. Your employer may have a different date in mind.We are taught to build retirement around one major assumption: keep working until we are financially ready to stop.But what happens when the system does not let you?A restructuring happens. Your projects disappear. The raises stop. Your decades of experience suddenly become a “performance issue.” You are told the company needs someone more nimble, more digital, more affordable or, let's be honest, younger.In this episode of Queer Money, we are talking about the very real possibility of being pushed out of work before you are ready to retire.Nearly one in four workers over 50 reportedly feels like they are being pushed out because of their age. Other research has found that more than half of older workers leave longtime jobs involuntarily.And losing your job at 52, 56 or 61 is nothing like losing it at 28.For LGBTQ+ people, the consequences can be especially difficult. Many of us do not have family support to fall back on. We may have moved to expensive cities to feel safe, spent more on education to build our careers or felt pressure to maintain a lifestyle that looked more secure than it actually was.So when someone tells you to “just work longer,” you need to ask: Will they let you?In this episode, we share personal stories of unexpected layoffs, explain how corporate ageism is often disguised and lay out practical ways to start taking back control of your retirement timeline.You'll learn:The subtle signs that you may be getting managed outWhy experience can look expensive to corporate AmericaHow to calculate how long your money would last without a paycheckWays to build an income bridge before retirementHow to turn decades of experience into consulting or fractional workWhy keeping your skills and professional network current mattersWhat to document when you suspect age discriminationWhy you should never panic-quit or rush to sign a severance agreementYour employer may control your paycheck, but they should not control your entire future.The first step in age-proofing your retirement is knowing where you actually stand. Schedule a Queer Money Retirement Readiness Review to understand your numbers, identify your options and start building a retirement plan that does not depend entirely on your employer loving you tomorrow.Retire by design, not by default, layoff or ageism.HOW WE HELP FOLKS IN THE QUEER MONEY COMMUNITYFree guidesQueer Money Kickstarter:Queer Money 10 Vital Retirement NumbersQueer Money Retire Abroad ChecklistCalculators, planners and servicesQueer Money Beginner's GuideQueer Money Retirement CalculatorQueer Money Retire Abroad Planner & CalculatorQueer Money Retirement Readiness ReviewMentioned in this episode:Optimize August Ad 2With political uncertainty growing in the U.S., now is the time to build your Plan B. The Optimize Portugal Golden Visa Fund may let you invest existing IRA assets while pursuing Portuguese residency for you and your family. Don't wait until you need an escape plan to create one. Click below to learn more and request information.Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!It's time to create your retirement abroad planWhat if your retirement plan included a backup plan outside the United States? The Optimize Portugal Golden Visa Fund may give you the opportunity to invest existing IRA assets while also pursuing residency in Portugal for you and your family. That could mean greater flexibility, access to living and potentially working in Portugal, and a pathway to spending more time throughout Europe. Your retirement savings may be able to do more than fund your future. They could help expand where that future happens. Click the link below to learn how the fund works and request additional information.Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

Discover how wholesaling really works in 2026 — why it's still one of the quickest, lowest‑risk ways to profit in real estate, how to work with off‑market motivated sellers, and how to lock in higher buyers for maximum profit. Featuring real deal stories from Jonathan, a Freedom Mentor apprentice who turned small investments into big wins. His story shows exactly why a quick nickel beats a slow dime in today's market.What you'll learn:Why wholesaling is stronger than ever in 2026How off‑market motivated sellers create real opportunityWhat equitable interest is — and why it mattersHow to find the highest paying buyer (not just investors)Multiple closing methods and how they workWhy wholesaling is sustainable long‑termQuestions or comments? Text FREEDOM to 305-315-8030Register for our next FM LIVE Event! https://www.freedommentor.com/live/ Get your free copy of my best selling book, "How to be a Real Estate Investor": https://www.freedommentor.com/opt/free-book/ Get your free copy of my other best seller, "Real Estate Investing Gone Bad":  https://www.freedommentor.com/gone-bad-book/Every successful real estate investor has a mentor. Get your mentor here: https://www.freedommentor.com/apprentice/

Send us Fan MailAre you a senior leader struggling with executive burnout, an overloaded calendar, and a team that depends on you for everything?You are not alone — and you do not have to walk away from the career you love.In this episode, Brad Jeavons sits down with Michelle Thomas, a global innovation and mining executive with 27 years of experience across oil and gas, geophysics and the resources industry.Michelle shares the exact steps she took to recover from executive burnout and build a high performance innovation team so strong it kept running without her for an entire month.What you will learn:How to spot the early warning signs of leadership burnout before it escalatesWhy your calendar is the key to unlocking leadership performance and team wellbeingHow to build meeting rhythms and operating cadence that eliminate chaos and create clarityHow to use Leader Standard Work (LSW) and the Week in the Life Of (WILO) to structure your timeHow the Stop Start Keep framework helps you ruthlessly prioritise high value workWhy meaningful delegation is the leadership skill that unlocks team autonomy and growthHow the leadership shadow you cast every day shapes team culture and psychological safetyHow to build a self-sustaining high performance team that thrives without youEssential listening for:Senior executives and directors experiencing burnout and calendar overloadWomen in leadership navigating mid to long term career challenges and overwhelmInnovation, technical and operations leaders in complex global organisationsHR, organisational development and continuous improvement professionalsLeaders in mining, resources, oil and gas and energy sectorsBrad's two key takeaways:Connecting leadership change to a meaningful personal purpose is what makes it sustainableA team system that keeps running when the leader is absent is the ultimate measure of great leadershipFree Time Optimisation Program and Transformation Resources: our new website is live! https://eexg.com.au/#leadership  #WeekInTheLifeOf #wilo  #stop #planning  #operatingsystem  #psychologicalsafety  #leadership #executive #Recovery #continuousimprovement  #innovationleadership  #highperformanceteams  #EnterpriseExcellence #mining Subscribe for weekly episodes on leadership development, executive burnout, high performance teams, continuous improvement, business transformation, lean management and enterprise excellence.The Enterprise Excellence Podcast — engaging and aligning everyone to execute continuous improvement and innovation for a better future.Like, share and subscribe to help other leaders stay focused, rebuild and thrive.To learn more about what we do, visit https://eexg.com.au/Thanks for your time, and thanks for helping to create a better future.

In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Hollie Hynes, a construction leader who's spent years helping shape how major infrastructure projects are delivered and how sustainability is becoming part of everyday decision-making across the industry. Having worked across environmental engineering, commercial strategy, and executive leadership, Hollie has seen firsthand what it takes to influence change in one of the world's most complex industries.Hollie shares how following her instincts led her into construction, why some of her biggest career breakthroughs came from stepping into roles that felt uncomfortable, and how the support of sponsors helped her see opportunities she never would have pursued on her own. Lauren and Hollie explore why sustainability shouldn't be treated as a separate conversation. Instead, they discuss how it needs to be considered from the earliest stages of planning and procurement.The conversation also dives into leadership, imposter syndrome, building teams around a shared purpose, and balancing a demanding career with family life. They wrap up with a thoughtful conversation about legacy. For Hollie, it's about more than the infrastructure we leave behind. It's about giving people every opportunity to succeed, creating projects that genuinely benefit communities, and having the courage to rethink the way the industry works so future generations inherit something better. Tune in for an insightful conversation about leadership, sustainability, career growth, and creating a construction industry that's built for the future. What You'll Learn in This Episode:Finding Purpose Early in a Career:How comparing two very different job interviews helped Hollie discover what she actually wanted from workWhy being drawn to "boots on ground" complexity, not comfort, pointed her toward constructionThe value of knowing how you learn best, and choosing a path that fits itSeeking Discomfort as a Growth Strategy:Why Hollie deliberately seeks out the next thing that makes her uncomfortableHow stepping into the unknown sharpens curiosity and widens your networkThe importance of knowing what you don't know, and who to askSponsorship, Initiative, and Getting Noticed:The difference between mentorship and sponsorship, and why both matterHow doing the jobs nobody assigned her opened doors she didn't expectWhy filling gaps on a growing team builds trust faster than waiting to be askedLeading Teams and Getting People on the Bus:Why a shared vision only works once you understand each person's individual "why"How leaders can curate that vision without having hours to spend with every personThe role of trust and personal connection in real leadership impactRethinking Sustainability in Construction:Why sustainability lives in every decision, not just a specialist functionHow procurement and tendering systems currently reward time, cost, and quality over long term impactWhat it would take to make climate and social outcomes part of the core scorecard, not a side conversationOvercoming Imposter Syndrome and Being Underestimated:How Hollie has learned to work alongside imposter syndrome rather than wait for it to disappearThe pivotal moment she called former colleagues to ask why they believed in herWhy turning up with clarity about what you don't know can be a form of strengthLegacy, Family, and a New Work Paradigm:What legacy means to Hollie, in both people and the assets left behindWhy she believes the industry needs new models like split shifts to attract and retain talentHer honest reflections on the "glass ball, rubber ball" approach to juggling career and familyKey Quotes from Hollie Hynes:"I now have a compulsion to seek the next thing that makes me uncomfortable."Sustainability lives in everyone's world.""You've got to know your people and understand what makes them tick.""You're not replaceable at home.""Hospitals keep humans alive on eight-hour shifts. We can do that.""There's a different way to do what we do."About Our Guest:Hollie Hynes is a construction and infrastructure leader whose career has spanned environmental engineering, roads leadership, commercial strategy, and sustainability strategy at an enterprise level. She has played a central role in embedding sustainability into procurement and delivery processes, and now works within a business where sustainability sits at the core of strategic direction. Hollie is also involved with the Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA), where she helps tackle industry wide questions about talent, retention, and the future of work in construction. About Your Host:Lauren Karan, founder of Karan & Co. and host of Building Doors, is dedicated to helping professionals unlock their potential. Through insightful interviews and real-life stories, Lauren empowers listeners to create opportunities and thrive in their careers.How You Can Support the Podcast:Subscribe and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Share this episode with anyone interested in construction leadership, retention, team culture, and building a more inclusive industry Connect with Hollie Hynes on LinkedIn. Stay Connected:Follow Lauren and the Building Doors podcast on LinkedIn.Subscribe to the Building Doors newsletter for exclusive content.Let's Connect:Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email us at reachout@buildingdoors.com.au.Thank you for listening! It's time to stop waiting and start building.

GIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!In this episode of the Square Pizza Pod, Greg welcomes Alesha Washington, President and CEO of Seattle Foundation, for a powerful conversation about philanthropy, courage, and what it means to move money like it truly matters. Alesha shares how her experiences across policy, advocacy, economic development, and philanthropy have shaped a leadership philosophy rooted in joy, community voice, and the belief that nonprofit leaders deserve the trust and resources to do their best work.Alesha also pulls back the curtain on how one of the country's largest community foundations approaches long-term grantmaking, impact investing, affordable housing, transit, childcare, and the growing pressure on nonprofits in today's political and economic climate. Along the way, she offers a candid look at courageous leadership, board alignment, risk, and why foundations must be willing to stand firmly in their purpose rather than retreat when the work becomes difficult.In this episode, you'll learn more about:Why Alesha believes philanthropy should “move the money like it matters”How Seattle Foundation centers joy, belonging, and community voice in its workWhy affordable housing, childcare, and transit are deeply connected to the future of thriving regionsHow impact investing can help foundations take smart risks, unlock capital, and support community-led solutionsWhat courageous philanthropy looks like when real money, power, and institutional risk are on the tableWhy strong boards must understand their role, make space to serve, and stay focused on mission rather than managementSupport the show

Bugcrowd founder Casey Ellis joins me to dig into what AI is actually doing to bug bounties, vulnerability discovery, and open source security. We get into his "slopdemic" framing, the curl bug bounty saga, VDP readiness, the pentest market correction, and where security research policy heads next.Casey Ellis is the founder of Bugcrowd, co-founder of disclose.io, and a board member of the Security Research Legal Defense Fund. These days he advises and invests through Tall Poppy Group and works at the intersection of security, AI, and policy. His argument is that the vulnpocalypse was already here, and AI has made the cost of both finding and reporting vulnerabilities collapse at the same time.In this episode:Casey's path from building Bugcrowd to advising, investing, and policy workWhy more practitioners need to get involved in policy, and why law is just codeThe slopdemic vs. the vulnpocalypse, and what actually changed in submissionsAI lowering the bar for a broader, less predictable pool of threat actorsDaniel Stenberg, curl, and maintainers below the security poverty lineThe lightning rod vs. rockets distinction between VDPs and bug bountiesThe pentest market correction underway from AI pricing pressureCollapsing OODA loops, hack-back, CFAA reform, SRLDF, and disclose.ioChapters:0:00 Intro and Casey's background 2:56 Why practitioners belong in policy 6:22 The slopdemic vs. the vulnpocalypse 9:40 AI lowering the bar for threat actors 11:47 Open source, curl, and the security poverty line 15:37 VDP vs. bug bounty readiness 19:20 The pentest market correction 24:20 What breaks first in vulnerability management 27:20 Hack-back and non-cooperative defense 28:43 A near-term playbook for security leaders 31:40 CFAA, SRLDF, and disclose.ioConnect with Casey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseyjohnellis Blog: https://cje.io disclose.io: https://disclose.io Bugcrowd: https://www.bugcrowd.comResilient Cyber: https://www.resilientcyber.io Subscribe for more conversations with security practitioners and leaders.

Send us your feedback about the episode!After years of chasing the next goal, building businesses, leading a team, and constantly planning five and ten years ahead, I found myself asking a simple question…What if success isn't about doing more?In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shift that's been changing everything for me after selling my spa, becoming a mom, and going all in on building a business that supports the life I actually want.We chat about:Why I'm letting go of five and ten-year plansThe surprising freedom that came after selling my businessHow motherhood completely changed the way I workCreating measurable daily goals instead of overwhelming future onesSimplifying life, business, and even my thoughtsMy honest relationship with screen time and social mediaHow AI has helped me work smarter as an entrepreneur with dyslexiaBuilding a business that gives you freedom not just more workWhy slowing down has actually helped me accomplish moreIf you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in hustle mode, or questioning what success really looks like, I hope this conversation reminds you that life doesn't have to be as complicated as we make it.Sometimes the next chapter isn't about working harder.It's about creating a life you don't need a vacation from. Subscribe for New Episodes Every Tuesday!Be sure to check us out on all our socials:Follow on Instagram: @beautybrandpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/beautybrandpodcast/Subscribe on Youtube: @beautybehindthebrandpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEl-qd38M4OgL8IghZ8ga9gWebsite:https://www.miskoka.com/beauty-behind-the-brandFollow our host on Instagram: @nicmanionhttps://www.instagram.com/nicmanion/

What happens when you have meaningful work to share, but resistance keeps getting in the way of putting it into the world?When Cathy Towle joined FLOW365, she was trying to grow her work as a shaman, medium, and spiritual entrepreneur. She had decades of experience, deep wisdom, and plenty of business knowledge, but she was struggling to translate it all into consistent action.In this conversation, Cathy shares how planning, accountability, and being supported inside a community helped her move forward without forcing herself to follow someone else's formula.As she kept showing up, imperfectly, her resistance began to soften. She filled her private practice, created systems that made her business easier to run, found clearer language for her work, and made more room for creativity, health, family, and the rest of her life.We talk about:Why experienced women can still feel like beginners in a new seasonThe relationship between willingness, imperfect action, and momentumHow structure can support intuitive and creative workWhy we need a container that allows us to be honest about where we're stuckGrowing a business while navigating caregiving and real lifeWhat becomes possible when you stop trying to do it perfectlyThis is a conversation about trusting yourself, allowing your path to unfold, and finding a way of planning and following through that actually feels like your own.Interested in FLOW365? Learn more at https://plansimple.com/flow365

AI called me out this month. And honestly? It was right.I took a detour when Fable 5 dropped and asked it to audit my business. Its verdict: I'm great at building, not great at shipping. If that stings a little for you too, you're in the right place.This episode is about cutting through the AI overwhelm and figuring out whether you're actually ready to build and sell AI products to your clients. Not "someday ready." Ready right now. I'm walking you through five readiness markers so you can score yourself honestly and figure out your real next move.What you'll learn:Why experimenting with AI builds fluency but can also become a hiding spotThe five markers that tell you whether you're ready to monetize with AI toolsHow to tell the difference between building capacity and avoiding the real workWhy your clients asking about AI is the market signal you shouldn't ignoreWhat hybrid structured programs look like and why they light experts back up>Introducing wAIvThis episode is brought to you by wAIv—our brand-new platform built for online experts who want to securely build and sell AI tools powered by YOUR thinking, YOUR frameworks and YOUR methodology.wAIv helps you create Bot Squads—a suite of AI tools that work together to help your clients implement your expertise faster and with better results than ever before.>Your Next Steps: Grab the free AI Product Playbook and AI Monetization Readiness Evaluator: https://graviastudio.com/playbook See what an AI tool built on your expertise actually looks like. Explore wAIv: https://graviastudio.com/waiv Follow our new Instagram account @joinwaiv: https://instagram.com/joinwaiv>Thanks for Listening!If you enjoyed this episode, please help us share it by: Following the show—this helps you stay updated and supports us! Leaving a positive review—this boosts our ranking and helps more entrepreneurs find the podcast.--------------------------Entrepreneur School is proud to be featured on the Feedspot list of 30 Best Canada CEO Podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/canadaceopodcasts/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Alyssa explains one of the biggest misconceptions in SIBO recovery: the belief that a therapeutic diet is the treatment. While Low FODMAP and SIBO diets can be incredibly effective for reducing symptoms, they were never designed to be the finish line. They're a tool to create stability, not a permanent way of eating.Alyssa walks through why long-term restriction can hold your gut back, the difference between symptom management and true healing, and what should happen between eliminating foods and successfully reintroducing them.You'll learn:Why food doesn't cause SIBOHow therapeutic diets actually workWhy your food list may keep shrinkingThe hidden downside of long-term restrictionWhy microbiome diversity mattersStable gut vs resilient gutHow to measure healing beyond symptom reductionWhy food fear developsHow Nutrition Resolution approaches food reintroductionsWhat real food freedom looks likeFree resources:Not sure what to eat with SIBO, IBS, reflux, histamine intolerance, constipation, or other digestive conditions? Explore our free collection of evidence-based meal plans, food lists, recipes, and practical guides designed to help you reduce symptoms while supporting long-term gut healing. If you've been stuck on a Low FODMAP or SIBO diet and aren't sure what comes next, this free masterclass walks you through the five-step framework we use to help clients move beyond symptom management, rebuild food tolerance, and create a healthier, more resilient gut. Still relying on a highly restricted diet to keep symptoms under control? Book a 1:1 Strategy Call to identify what's keeping you stuck and get a personalized roadmap to help you expand your food choices with greater confidence and less fear. Learn more about Nutrition Resolution's Signature Healthy Gut Restoration Program — a personalized, root-cause approach to addressing bloating, constipation, and underlying digestive imbalances.Follow Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  -Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa's FREE Facebook Community here.Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.

Right now, there's a rare window where law firm owners can dramatically increase profits, serve more clients, and build a stronger business without adding more people. That opportunity won't last forever.In this episode, Richard James breaks down what he's seeing after working with hundreds of law firm owners who are already implementing AI inside their firms. You'll learn why some firms are pulling ahead while others risk getting trapped competing on price as AI reshapes the legal industry.This isn't another discussion about ChatGPT prompts or AI tools, This is a business strategy conversation about protecting your law firm, increasing profitability, and positioning yourself before the market changes.Episode Highlights:How successful law firms are using AI to increase profit without increasing payrollWhy every law firm owner needs an AI strategy before competitors lower their pricesHow AI can improve law firm efficiency while creating a better client experienceThe biggest mistake attorneys make when implementing artificial intelligence in their practiceWhy building a personal brand is becoming essential for law firm growth in the AI eraHow AI assistants can help law firms automate repetitive administrative workWhy small law firms have an advantage over larger competitors if they move quicklyThe future of AI for law firms and what every attorney should do before it's too lateThe firms that adopt AI strategically will increase capacity, improve client satisfaction, and create significantly more profit.The firms that wait may eventually find themselves competing on price instead of value.The opportunity is here.■ If you're looking to build a more profitable, scalable law firm using AI, staffing, and proven business systems, click here for strategies designed specifically for law firm owners: http://thelawfirmsecret.com/

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Have you hired the same role more than once and watched it still not work out, even with genuinely talented people? If your answer is yes, that's not a talent problem.In this episode of the Opt In Podcast, Melissa Franks tackles one of the most common hiring mistakes small business owners make: assuming an A player is an A player everywhere. Not a question of skill, but of fit. There are only two operating modes at work, builder and steady state, and hiring the wrong one into a role sets even the most talented person up to fail.If your job description hasn't changed since the last time this role turned over, someone is paying for that gap. Spoiler: it's your business.Melissa breaks down why founders keep hiring skilled people into the wrong seat (it's not bad luck, it's an undefined role), walks through the two-column audit you can run on any role this week, and gives you the exact framework for figuring out whether the seat needs a builder or a steady state person, before you ever post the job again.In This Episode:Why "I want the best person" is the wrong starting point for a job descriptionThe real difference between a builder and a steady state person, and why it has nothing to do with seniority or departmentThe two-column exercise to diagnose exactly why past hires in this role didn't workWhy a job description without defined performance metrics guarantees your new hire defaults to what worked at their last jobHow to figure out which one you are as a founder, and why that determines who you hire nextWhy your best people quietly leave, and it's rarely about the moneyYour homework: one role, one audit, one honest answer.Connect with Melissa:Book a free consultation with Melissa → https://www.melissafranks.comLearn more about On Call COO fractional services → https://www.melissafranks.comWatch the Episodes on YoutubeInstagram: instagram.com/melissa_franks LinkedIn: Melissa Franks

Send us Fan MailYour boss is not a mind reader, and hoping they become a better manager is not a career development strategy.When your one-on-one meetings keep getting canceled, priorities change without warning, and the only feedback you receive comes after something goes wrong, it is easy to feel unsupported, frustrated, and resentful.But a disappointing boss cannot be the thing that dictates the direction of your career.In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, I break down how to manage up with clarity, confidence, and self-respect. Managing up is an essential leadership and communication skill for mid-career professionals who want more direction, stronger feedback, greater visibility, and better opportunities for advancement.Managing up is not about flattering your boss, participating in office politics, or becoming responsible for your manager's job. It is about building a more effective working relationship by understanding what your supervisor needs to make decisions, how they prefer to communicate, and what pressures influence their priorities.I share practical strategies you can use to take greater ownership of your side of the relationship. You will learn how to bring a focused agenda to your one-on-one meetings, ask directly for the feedback you need, communicate your career goals, and explain the impact of your work so your visibility does not depend on luck.I also share a communication protocol I created with an overwhelmed executive leader. This simple fail-safe follow-up process helped me get timely decisions, protect my team, and close communication loops without creating unnecessary tension or drama.We also examine the limits of managing up. No communication strategy can fix retaliation, unethical leadership, repeated disrespect, or a toxic workplace culture. Part of leading your career is recognizing when a working relationship can be improved and when the environment itself is the problem.In This Episode, You Will Learn:The common signs of an ineffective manager include canceled one-on-ones, constantly shifting priorities, and feedback that only comes when something goes wrongWhat managing up means and what it should never require you to tolerateHow to treat the employee and supervisor relationship as a shared responsibilityWhy owning your side of the relationship does not mean carrying responsibility for your manager's behaviorHow to ask for specific feedback instead of waiting for your boss to provide itWhy bringing an agenda to your one-on-one meetings can improve communication and accountabilityHow to tell your manager directly that you want to be promotedHow to communicate the results and business impact of your workWhy psychological safety, clarity, and manager quality affect engagement, performance, and burnoutWhat mid-career professionals can learn from strategic executive assistants about anticipating needsHow to create a fail-safe follow-up ladder that helps you get decisions and unblock your teamThe red flags that indicate managing up is no longer an effective or appropriate solutionThree Questions to Consider After Listening:What are you currently known for within your organization?What do you want your manager and senior leadership to know about your career goals?What conversation have you been avoiding because you are waiting for your boss to initiate it?You do not need to become manipulative, political, or inauthentic to manage up effectively. You do need to communicate clearly, establish reasonable ground rules, advocate for your professional development, and stop expecting your manager to automatically know what you need.Listen to this episode to learn how to take greater ownership of your career, strengthen your relationship with your manager, and get the feedback, support, and visibility you need to move forward.After you listen, share this episode with a colleague who needs it. Subscribe to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast so you do not miss an upcoming episode, and leave a rating and review to let me know what part of this conversation resonated most with you.Remember, how you SHOW UP matters.Support the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, there are two ways we can work together.Learn more about my SHOW UP Leadership Lab, my monthly membership program, at https://www.johnneral.com/showupIf you would like to learn more about how I can help you as your leadership and career coach, visit https://www.johnneral.com/workwithme.Get John's free weekly leadership and career newsletter at https://www.johnneral.com/the-mid-career-gps-newsletterOther ways we can connect:Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's books on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.This podcast is listed in Feedspot's Top 90 Best Executive Career Podcasts.https://podcast.feedspot.com/executive_career_podcasts/

How much money do you really need to retire? Is $1 million enough? Should you be aiming for a specific number? Or are you asking the wrong questions altogether?In this episode of The Green Zone Podcast, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith break down why there is no one-size-fits-all retirement number and share the questions that matter far more than simply asking, "How much do I need?"Together, they discuss:Why there is no universal dollar amount needed for retirementThe difference between focusing on assets versus focusing on expensesHow the 4% and 6% income withdrawal rules workWhy your retirement lifestyle matters more than your account balanceThe role Social Security, pensions, and taxes play in retirement incomeHow estate planning goals can change your retirement strategyWhy comparing yourself to others can lead you astrayHow annual financial planning helps keep your retirement on track as life changesThe importance of understanding your investment risk and "guardrails" before retirementWhether retirement is 30 years away or right around the corner, this conversation will help you think beyond the headlines and focus on building a retirement plan that's designed specifically for you.Connect With Winstone Wealth Partners:jeff@WinstoneWP.com(713) 244-3030Schedule A Call With Jeff or LaurenWinstone Wealth PartnersLinkedIn: Jeff GreenLinkedIn: Lauren Smith

If expertise is becoming almost free, why is judgment becoming the most expensive skill in tech? Ajey Gore, former Gojek CTO, explains why the age of AI agents rewards builders over typists.In this episode, Ajey Gore, former Group CTO of Gojek and Operating Partner at Peak XV Partners, explains why coding agents are forcing software teams to rethink what “correct” really means. He argues that as expertise becomes cheap, judgment becomes the scarcest and most valuable skill in engineering. Ajey walks through why the classic developer-to-reviewer workflow no longer makes sense when agents can generate thousands of lines a day, and why trunk-based development, feature flags, and rigorous testing matter more than ever. He also shares how he built ClawStation solo, coordinating specialized AI agents through story cards instead of writing code by hand. The conversation covers why most organizations still fail to see returns from AI adoption, and what happens when leaders cut headcount without redesigning how work actually flows.Key topics discussed:Why judgment, not typing speed, is now the scarce skillThe workflow mistake behind most failed AI adoptionHow Ajey built ClawStation solo without writing codeWhy he advocates trunk-based development to replace PRsThe real risk of cutting headcount before rethinking workWhy “earning time” matters as much as earning moneySoutheast Asia's surprising advantage in the AI eraTimestamps:(00:00:00) Trailer & Intro(00:04:10) What Has Life Been Like Since Leaving Peak XV?(00:09:02) Why Should You Create Slack Instead of Always Running Full Speed?(00:13:47) Why Being Uncomfortable and Replaceable Makes You More Valuable(00:18:12) Why Earning Time Matters as Much as Earning Money(00:24:57) Why Is This the Age of Builders, Not Typists?(00:40:55) What Should You Not Do While Navigating the AI Revolution?(00:50:07) What Are the Top Engineering Practices Needed to Leverage the AI Revolution?(00:55:09) How Did Ajey Build ClawStation Solo Using Story Cards and Agent Roles?(00:58:57) How Can Developers Successfully Let Go of Writing Code by Hand?(01:02:29) Why Do 95% of Organizations Fail to See AI ROI?(01:08:49) What Are the Real Dangers of AI-Driven Layoffs?(01:12:20) What Does the Future Hold for the Southeast Asian Tech Scene?(01:15:29) What Must We Do to Avoid Losing Our Fundamental Thinking Skills to AI?(01:19:25) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Ajey Gore's BioAjey Gore is a technologist, builder, and founder who has spent two decades turning engineering into scale. As Group CTO of Gojek, he grew the platform from 300K to 120M monthly orders and built a 2,000-strong engineering org powering one of Southeast Asia's largest super-apps. He was an early employee at ThoughtWorks India, founded CodeIgnition (acquired by Gojek), and served as Operating Partner at Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & SEA), advising founders across the region. Today he builds and advises at the intersection of AI, infrastructure, and product — and is a hands-on practitioner who still ships code.Follow Ajey:Website – ajeygore.inX / Twitter – x.com/ajeygoreLinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/ajeygoreClawStation – clawstation.aiLike this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/263.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

We're halfway through the year.Some people are ahead of where they thought they'd be.Some are behind.And some have quietly stopped looking at their goals altogether.Here's the problem...Most people wait until January to hit the reset button.Why?Why does January get all the attention?Why do we convince ourselves that we need a brand-new year before we'll finally commit to making changes?In this episode of The MindShare Podcast, David Greenspan challenges that way of thinking and makes the case that July may actually be the best time of the year to reset.Because unlike January, you're no longer guessing.You now have six months of data.Six months of wins.Six months of mistakes.Six months of lessons.The question is...What are you going to do with them?David dives into one of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs, business owners, sales professionals, and Realtors today:Why do so many people know exactly what they should be doing... yet never actually do it?From decision-making and goal setting to productivity, scheduling, consistency, and overcoming the fear of being wrong, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you stop overthinking and start executing.If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, distracted, or like you're capable of more than you're currently producing, this episode is your wake-up call.It's time to stop waiting for January.It's halftime.Make the adjustment. What You'll LearnWhy July is the perfect time for a mental and business resetThe difference between knowing what to do and actually doing itWhy information isn't your problem - execution isThe six biggest reasons people fail to take actionHow to stop confusing being busy with being productiveWhy Mapping starts with the life you want - not your to-do listThe importance of scheduling around priorities instead of emotionsWhy consistency beats motivation every timeHow fear of being wrong quietly keeps people stuckPractical action steps to finish the second half of the year stronger than the firstEpisode Breakdown[00:00] July Is HalftimeWhy everyone treats January like a fresh startThe opportunity most people miss halfway through the yearWhy July gives you something January never could: perspective[08:00] The Gap Between Knowing and DoingWhy information has never been more availableWhy execution has never been harderThe difference between learning and applying[15:00] Why People Don't Get Sh*t DoneThey never truly make a decisionThey don't know where they're goingThey confuse busy with productiveThey quit too earlyThey wait until they feel like itThey're afraid of being wrong[30:00] Commercial Break[32:00] Mapping Your Life Before Your CalendarBuilding your business around the life you actually wantGiving purpose to today's workWhy goals without direction eventually lose their meaning[42:00] Practical Reset for the Second Half of the YearReviewing what workedEliminating what didn'tRebuilding your scheduleTaking action instead of waiting[52:00] Your ChallengeTreat July like JanuaryStop waiting for motivationFinish the year stronger than you startedKey TakeawayMost people don't fail because they don't know what to do.They fail because they never execute consistently enough to find out what actually works.The second half of the year isn't about making excuses for the first half.It's about making adjustments.Stop waiting.Start moving.Because momentum doesn't come from thinking.It comes from action.

Kenneth R. Lakritz, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist with more than four decades of experience in depth psychotherapy, Jungian psychology, adult development and consciousness studies. His work integrates psychology, mysticism, attachment theory and eldering to help people better understand the deeper patterns shaping the human journey. Through decades of clinical practice, research and personal exploration, Kenneth has developed a unique framework that bridges science, spirituality and the lifelong process of becoming whole.Remembering Self: Seasons of the Soul Rediscovered Through Mystical Experience and Depth Psychology presents a roadmap for understanding the four seasons of human development. Rather than focusing on self-improvement alone, the book explores how each stage of life carries its own psychological, emotional and spiritual tasks, guiding us towards greater awareness, wisdom and authentic expression of the Self. It is an invitation to navigate life's seasons with greater consciousness, purpose and compassion.Those with ears, let them hear.Always love,RyanConnect with Kenneth R. Lakritz

In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Merry Korn, speaker, workshop facilitator, author, and founder of a social impact company she grew to 1,300 employees before a successful exit.Merry shares the powerful story behind her upcoming book, Fired to Inspired, and how being fired at 46—single, with two kids heading to college—became the darkest and most transformational moment of her life.From that moment of uncertainty, Merry built a for-profit social impact company that gave hiring priority to people with the greatest barriers to employment, including disabled veterans, people with disabilities, and people living in deeply impoverished communities.This is a moving conversation about clarity, courage, purpose, and what it really takes to turn pain into meaningful work.In This Episode, You'll LearnHow Merry turned being fired into the beginning of her life's workWhy clarity is essential before taking actionHow informational interviews can open unexpected doorsWhy purpose and profit can work togetherHow Merry built a company that employed people with major barriers to workWhy you do not need to know everything before you startHow courage and vision help you move through uncertaintyWhy thinking bigger allows you to serve more peopleHighlights & Timestamps[00:00] Clarity before actionMerry explains why clarity matters and compares life without clarity to getting on an elevator without knowing your floor.[01:00] Meet Merry KornMerry introduces herself as a speaker, facilitator, author, and founder who grew and sold a 1,300-employee company.[02:00] Fired to InspiredMerry shares the story behind her upcoming book and the terrifying moment of being fired at 46.[03:00] Finding purpose through crisisRodric and Merry discuss how people often spend more time planning purchases than designing their lives.[04:00] Should hobbies become businesses?Merry and Rodric explore whether passion and profit should always mix.[06:00] The dark night of the soulMerry shares how losing her job led her to prayer, surrender, and a surprising intuitive message.[08:00] Informational interviewsShe explains how reaching out to medical association CEOs opened the door to her next chapter.[09:00] Hiring people with disabilitiesMerry shares the story of hiring a quadriplegic woman who sold $140,000 in sponsorships within six weeks.[10:00] From projects to government contractsMerry explains how she shifted from short-term project work to long-term government contracts.[11:00] Growing to 1,300 employeesShe shares how one strategic hire helped her grow from 20 employees to 340, and eventually to 1,300.[12:00] The challenges of growthMerry talks about betrayal, uncertainty, heartbreak, and why entrepreneurs must keep going anyway.[13:00] Nobody really knows what they are doingRodric and Merry discuss why so many people stop because they assume others have it all figured out.[14:00] Think really bigMerry shares advice from Jack Kemp: the bigger you think, the more people you can touch.[15:00] Fired to Inspired resourcesMerry shares the three free workbooks connected to her book: Embracing Courage, Finding Your Life Purpose, and The Holy Grail of Informational Interviews.[18:00] From purpose to executionMerry leaves the next guest a powerful question about moving from knowing your purpose to actually executing.[19:00] What it takes to get startedMerry answers that getting started takes clarity, vision, and courage.[20:00] Weaving a meaningful lifeMerry closes by reflecting on Rodric's own path and the importance of building a life filled with what you love.Notable Quotes“You have to have clarity on what you really want to do.” – Merry Korn“Without clarity, it's like getting on an elevator and not knowing what floor to get off.” – Merry Korn“Don't wait until you know what you're doing. Just do it.” – Merry Korn“Think really, really big, because the bigger you think, the more people you will touch.” – Merry Korn“You have to know where you're going and what your ultimate dream is.” – Merry Korn“Find the clarity and have the courage to move forward.” – Merry KornConnect with Merry Korn

What happens when a relationship ends… but the connection doesn't?In this episode of I'll Have What She's Having, I sit down with my former partner Graham.  And we get into the real reason we broke up, why it didn't work between us, and how we've transformed our relationship in the 8 months since it happened. This break up shook my world. We had been quite serious about moving towards co-habitation, kids, marriage - the whole shebang... And then within a week I was so grateful we ended things. What happened next has shocked almost everyone in my life - even more than the breakup.  We stayed not only friends, but lovers as well. We chose to keep the other in our lives in the way that felt the most authentic for us. We went through a conscious uncoupling process, and then rebuilt it into something that actually works for who we are now.In this conversation, we talk about where we were, where we are now, and where we think we're going. We get into:Why “ending” a relationship doesn't have to mean losing the personWhat it really takes to de-escalate without resentment or confusionThe emotional reality of going from “forever” to something undefinedBoundaries, communication, and what made this actually workWhy forcing traditional relationship paths can sometimes do more harm than goodHow to know if transforming a relationship is healthy… or just avoidanceThis isn't a “how-to.”We don't have the answers for you. This is just our story. It's an honest (and very vulnerable) look at what it actually took for our relationship to evolve instead of explode.The most aligned choice for us, wasn't to hold on tightly, or let go lightly… but change together.  To create something new. If you've ever wondered:“Is it possible to stay connected after a breakup?”“Do all relationships have to follow the same path?”“Can something end… and still be meaningful?”This episode will give you a completely new lens.Let's get into it._______Discover Our Guest:squamishchimney.cagrahamzell.ca _______Go Deeperhttps://www.krishall.ca Join our women's retreat in Mexico:https://www.krishall.ca/application-wild-women-unleashed Discover Sex Coaching:https://calendly.com/krishall2/consultation-call Download The Pleasure Portal (FREE)⁠https://www.krishall.ca/the-pleasure-portal⁠ Learn Sex Magic (FREE)https://www.krishall.ca/sex-magic Use code KRIS10 for 10% off sex toys: waands.com Submit your questions:⁠⁠https://www.krishall.ca/podcast⁠⁠   IG:https://www.instagram.com/kris.the.pleasure.engineer/ https://www.instagram.com/illhavewhat_shes_having/ 

Dimitri Masin was one of the first 30 employees at Monzo, where he led AI and data science as the bank grew from 30 to 4,000 people. That vantage point showed him where the real work in financial services still lives: the manual, repetitive customer operations running behind the app. In 2023, he co-founded Gradient Labs to automate that work with fully autonomous AI agents, and the company now serves more than 30 fintech and financial services customers. In this conversation, we get into why co-pilots can quietly degrade quality and compliance, why Dimitri believes full autonomy is the safer path, and the story behind what may be the largest known AI agent deployment in banking.What We CoveredFrom Google to one of the first 30 people at MonzoThe second half of the fintech transformationWhy customer operations never got reinventedWhat GPT-4 unlocked at the start of 2023Putting banks on autopilotSitting as an orchestration layer over existing systemsThe 15% customer experience uplift over human teamsWhy cost savings are more nuanced than people expectHow bank implementations and bake-offs actually workWhy co-pilots can degrade quality and complianceThe case for full autonomy over a human in the loopBenchmarking agents against the human team, not perfectionRedeploying staff instead of cutting headcountThe largest known AI agent deployment in bankingWhy banks aren't seeing productivity gains yetThe build-it-ourselves mindset shiftA five to ten year view of the transformationHow the US bake-off culture plays to a specialist's advantageKey TakeawaysThe overlooked opportunity in banking is not the app experience but the manual operational work behind it: customer support, AML, fraud, KYC, onboarding, and screening.Co-pilots can backfire. When suggestions are right 90% of the time, people start accepting them blindly, which degrades quality and compliance in the other 10%.No agent is correct 100% of the time, and that is the wrong bar. The right question is whether the system beats the human team it replaces, which becomes the benchmark.Automation has not meant layoffs at any of Gradient Labs' customers. Teams get redeployed to complex, higher-empathy work like vulnerability and financial difficulty cases.The bottleneck on transformation is not the technology, which has existed since GPT-4, but how slowly organizations diffuse and adopt it. Dimitri's horizon is five to ten years.About Dimitri MasinDimitri Masin is the CEO and co-founder of Gradient Labs, a London-based startup building autonomous AI agents that run customer operations for regulated financial services companies. Before founding the company in 2023 with two former Monzo colleagues, he was among the first 30 employees at Monzo, where he led AI, data science, financial crime, and fraud as the bank scaled to roughly 4,000 people. He started his career at Google.Connect with Fintech One-on-One:Tweet me @PeterRentonConnect with me on LinkedInFind previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

On this episode of I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman, host Luis Guzman sits down with Brian Juarbe, a food photographer, portrait photographer, content creator, and proud father whose creative path started in a way most artists never expect: completely by accident.What began as a dad wanting better photos of his son's sports moments slowly turned into a full-blown obsession with photography, visual storytelling, and eventually building a recognizable presence in the world of food photography and restaurant content. One unexpected viral photo opened the door, but what kept the momentum alive was something deeper: consistency, curiosity, and an artist's eye for details most people never notice.This conversation goes far beyond cameras, Instagram, and perfectly lit meals.Brian opens up about growing up in a single-parent household, navigating life without a father figure, and how becoming a father himself changed everything. There's an honest discussion about breaking cycles, creating purpose, and making intentional choices when life doesn't hand you a roadmap.Luis and Brian explore what happens when passion arrives later in life and why creativity doesn't always show up in the form you expected.You'll hear stories about:Building a creative identity without formal trainingTurning a viral moment into long-term creative growthFatherhood and creating memories through artThe discipline behind food photography and content creationFinding purpose after setbacks and lossDeveloping a recognizable visual styleBalancing a full-time career while pursuing creative workWhy storytelling matters more than algorithmsOne of the most refreshing parts of this episode is hearing Brian talk about photography as something bigger than content. To him, great photography isn't about posting more. It's about creating emotion. It's about making people feel something through a still image.Luis connects deeply with that idea and shares his own experiences as a creator, talking about perfectionism, creative obsession, and the invisible details artists lose sleep over while everyone else says, “Looks great.”Together they unpack the reality that most creatives know all too well: people only see the finished product.They don't see the hours editing.They don't see the second-guessing.They don't see the dozens of versions before the final one.And they definitely don't see the moments where artists wonder if any of it is even worth it.There's also a fun side to this episode as the conversation shifts into food culture, family traditions, Puerto Rican roots, restaurant experiences, and the memories attached to meals. Brian shares how photographing food became less about showing what's on the plate and more about capturing moments and experiences people connect with emotionally.The discussion also touches on health, balance, and staying grounded while working in a world surrounded by indulgence. For anyone trying to grow creatively without losing themselves in the process, there's a lot here to connect with.What makes Brian's story stand out is that there was no perfect blueprint.No expensive degree.No overnight success.Just showing up, getting better, staying curious, and putting heart into the work.That's the spirit of I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman.Creative careers rarely move in straight lines. Sometimes the thing that changes your life starts as a hobby, a side project, or a random photo you almost didn't post.If you're a photographer, content creator, artist, entrepreneur, parent, or someone still trying to figure out what your thing is, this episode is packed with perspective and reminders that purpose can show up in unexpected places.Follow Luis Guzman and the podcast on social media for episode clips, behind-the-scenes moments, upcoming guests, and more conversations built for artists trying to create meaningful careers without losing who they are.Keep creating. Keep showing up. Your story matters.

Want to sound more like a native English speaker?In this episode of Toolbox English, you'll learn seven of the most common English idioms and expressions with the word "nail." These are everyday expressions you'll hear in conversations, movies, TV shows, business meetings, and social media.You'll discover:Why we say hit the nail on the headThe real meaning of nail itWhy people sarcastically say "Nailed it!"What hard as nails meansWhen to use fight tooth and nailHow to nail down plans at workWhy something can be dead as a doornailWe'll also explore the fascinating origins of these sayings, hear natural examples, and learn how to use them with confidence.Whether you're studying English for work, travel, or everyday conversation, this episode will help expand your vocabulary and improve your listening skills.

Can gay men successfully retire early? A lot of gay men tell us the same thing:“I want to retire early.”Or, let's be honest, “I want to retire yesterday.”But then comes the panic: “I don't know if I have enough.” “I don't know how much money I actually need.” “I don't know how to get from here to there.”And this is where most retirement advice makes everything worse. It tells you to chase one giant magic number: $2 million, $3 million, $4 million, or whatever number makes you want to close your laptop, pour a cocktail, and think about it later.But early retirement usually isn't about one giant number. It's about having the right money in the right places at the right time.In this episode of Queer Money, we're talking about how gay men successfully retire early by using five tactics that can speed up your retirement timeline, reduce panic, and help you design a retirement that actually fits your life.Because for gay men, retirement planning is not just about money. It's also about time, health, freedom, safety, location, relationships, and whether you really want to keep working under fluorescent lighting until Medicare shows up.Takeaways from this episode:Why chasing one giant retirement number can sabotage early retirement planningHow to calculate your gap number and your bridge numberWhy early retirement is about income sequencing, not just accumulationHow to build an income bridge before you leave workWhy taxable brokerage accounts, Rule of 55, 72(t), Roth conversions, and cash may all matterHow early retirement can create a powerful tax-planning windowWhy your health should be treated as a financial assetWhy working “just a few more years” is not always freeHow to stress test your retirement plan before you leave workWhy gay men may need to design retirement more intentionally than the traditional advice suggestsThe bigger truth? Early retirement is not always about having more money. Sometimes it's about making better decisions with the money you already have.If you want help understanding your numbers, your timeline, and your next steps, schedule a Queer Money Retirement Readiness Review at the link in the show notes.We'll help you look at where you are, what you have, what you want, and what steps may help you retire early, retire abroad, or simply retire better.Stay fabulous, not fabulously broke.Mentioned in this episode:What if your portfolio came with a visa and passport?That's exactly what the Optimize Portugal Golden Opportunities Fund can do, bringing together diversification, tax efficiency, and a path to EU residency and a passport. Click the link below to explore your ticket to Europe.Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!Portugal is calling. Will you answer?Don't just dream of moving to Portugal, make it happen with the investments in your IRA. Investing in Portugal gets you residency, the ability to work in Portugal and returns that just may outpace the U.S. like the Optimize Portugal Golden Opportunities fund did in 2025. Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

What if you could have a PR expert on call 24/7 — one that already knows your story, your angles, and your voice?That's exactly what Nicole Pearl built. And I got to watch it happen in real time.Nicole is a journalist and PR coach with 25 years of media experience, and she's one of the founding creators on wAIv. What she built there, the Pearl Pitch Desk, is one of the clearest examples I've seen of what expert-backed AI actually looks like in practice. Not generic. Not a shared ChatGPT link. A full bot squad designed to get her clients onto TV shows and podcasts using Nicole's exact frameworks, journalist eye, and hard-won industry knowledge.It even landed her a TV segment that had a producer saying “this is the best segment idea ever!”This conversation gets into the real difference between AI-generated pitches (which, yes, major PR agencies are sending and journalists are immediately flagging) versus pitches built on actual expert thinking. We also talk about why this approach is helping Nicole prevent burnout, serve more clients, and create a delivery model that grows with her business instead of threatening to replace her.What you'll learn in this episode:Why AI-generated pitches are getting founders blacklisted, and what to do insteadHow Nicole designed a six-bot squad that takes clients from intake to finished pitch without losing her personal touchThe difference between using a generic LLM and using expert-backed AI to produce client workWhy building on a single LLM was keeping Nicole stuck, and how wAIv changed thatHow expert knowledge embedded in AI actually removes client objections to doing the workWhy the "choose your own adventure" approach to a bot squad creates a better client experience>>Meet NicoleNicole Pearl is a journalist, PR coach, and on-air professional with 25 years in media. She helps small business founders land TV and podcast features through relationship-led pitching, her signature media messaging framework, and the Pearl Pitch Desk — a wAIv-powered bot squad built entirely on her expertise.Connect with Nicole:@NicolePearlBeautyGirl on Instagram (DM for her PR tips close friends list)Pearl Pitch Desk: https://nicolepearl.comFree AI Media Matchmaker: Grab it here>>Resources MentionedBot Squad Bootcamp (doors close June 28, kickoff July 6): https://graviastudio.com/bootcampBook a 20-minute fit call with KellyAnother case study of wAIv with Dr. Michelle MazurQuestions? Email kelly@graviastudio.com>>Introducing wAIvThis episode is brought to you by wAIv—our brand-new platform built for online experts who want to securely build and sell AI tools powered by YOUR thinking, YOUR frameworks and YOUR methodology.wAIv helps you create Bot Squads—a suite of AI tools that work together to help your clients implement your expertise faster and with better results than ever before.>>Your Next Steps:

There is a thought most podcasters are quietly carrying around in their head right now, and it is costing them so much business they do not even realize is on the table. The thought is this: my podcast is for my community. My podcast is for the people who already know me. And that my friend, is only half the truth. Anyone with the Apple Podcast app or Spotify or an internet connection at all can hit play on your show right now today, and until you start designing your podcast for that person too, you are leaving the biggest job your podcast can do completely on the table.This episode is for the podcaster who has been recording every single episode for the people who already know them, and has never thought about what a complete stranger actually sees when they find the show at 11pm on Apple. I'm walking you through what your podcast is doing as a lead magnet whether you designed it to or not, the two modes every podcast needs to be running in at the same time, a full firefighter case study showing exactly what designing for both jobs looks like in practice, and the five tactical shifts to make on your next episode to start doing both at once.In This Episode You'll Learn:The thought most podcasters are quietly carrying about who their podcast is for (and the half of the truth that is quietly costing them business)The two modes every single podcast episode needs to be running in at the same time (and why most podcasters think they have to pick one)Why a perfect fit stranger who finds your podcast at 11pm tonight is leaving even when she loves the contentA full firefighter case study showing exactly what designing one episode for two completely different listeners looks like in practiceThe five tactical shifts to make on your next episode so it pulls strangers in and nurtures your community without doing any extra workWhy this is not a one and done audit task (and the new question to ask yourself before you record any episode from here on out)Related Podcast Episode:I reference the dormant podcast story (the show I stopped publishing 19 months ago that still pulled in 38 listens in a single day) and the four ways strangers find your old episodes. If you have not heard that one yet, listen here: Why Strangers Are Still Listening To Your Old Podcast Episodes Want to know exactly where your podcast is losing clients? Take the FREE Podcast to Clients Audit and get your PERSONALIZED report in less than 10 minutes! → https://podcastaudit.app/ Connect with Pamela:Join 500+ other moms who podcast inside the FREE community: https://skool.com/podcasters/Website: https://pamelakrista.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/pamelakrista/Email: pamela@pamelakrista.com

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, Today's Class, KUKUI, and Pit Crew Loyalty Watch Full Video Episode Why do talented automotive technicians leave the automotive industry, and what can shop owners do to keep them? Host Carm Capriotto is joined by Technical Specialist Matt Fanslow and Technician Find CEO Chris Lawson to explore what it takes to attract, hire, and retain top talent in today's automotive repair industry. The conversation examines industry professionalism, workplace culture, compensation, employee engagement, and proactive recruiting strategies that help shops become destinations for exceptional technicians. What You'll Learn Why elevating the image of automotive professionals is critical to attracting the next generation of talentThe three primary reasons technicians leave shops: lack of respect, limited growth opportunities, and compensation concernsHow financial transparency can build trust, ownership, and a stronger team cultureThe difference between a shop's "official game" and its "shadow game," and why understanding both mattersPractical ways to gather meaningful employee feedback and turn ideas into actionHow leaders can remove obstacles that prevent technicians from finding joy and fulfillment in their workWhy relationships with tool truck drivers can become a valuable recruiting resourceHow a shop's appearance and reputation can influence whether top candidates choose to work there Finding and keeping great technicians requires more than competitive pay. Shops that create a culture of respect, provide clear growth opportunities, communicate openly, and actively remove workplace frustrations are far more likely to attract and retain top performers. The most successful shop owners don't wait for talent to find them, they intentionally build workplaces where skilled professionals want to stay and grow. Matt Fanslow, Riverside Automotive, Red Wing, MN, Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z Podcast: https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ Chris Lawson, TechnicianFind.Com. Listen to Chris' other episodes HERE Love your shop? Stay, but stay ready. Auto techs join to level up, find good shops, and keep tabs on top indie jobs nationwide. Techs only. No BS. Independent Wrench Jobs: https://www.skool.com/independentwrenchjobs Thanks to our Partner, NAPA TRACS NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Thanks to our Partner, Today's Class Optimize training with Today's Class: In just 5 minutes daily, boost knowledge retention and improve team performance. Find Today's Class on the web at https://www.todaysclass.com/ Thanks to our Partner, KUKUI Stop juggling multiple marketing tools. KUKUI's integrated platform delivers 4x better website conversions, automated follow-up, and real-time ROI tracking. Get industry-leading customer support with KUKUI at https://www.kukui.com/ Thanks to our Partner, Pit Crew Loyalty You're probably tired of chasing new customers who never return. We understand. Pit Crew Loyalty ends the one-and-done cycle, turning first visits into lasting, reliable revenue at https://www.pitcrewloyalty.com/ Connect with the Podcast: Visit the Website:https://remarkableresults.biz/Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriottoFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club:https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmastersJoin Our Private Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976Join our Insider List:https://remarkableresults.biz/insiderAll books mentioned on our podcasts:https://remarkableresults.biz/booksOur Classroom page for personal or team learning:https://remarkableresults.biz/classroomBuy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carmSpecial episode collections:https://remarkableresults.biz/collections The Automotive Repair Podcast Network:

What if the safest path isn't actually the most secure one?In this thought-provoking episode of Limitless MD, Dr. Vikram Raya sits down with Rohan Saxena for a powerful conversation on entrepreneurship, uncertainty, wealth creation, mindset, and the evolving future of physicians.Together, they unpack why more doctors are beginning to question the traditional path of medicine and explore what it really means to create freedom, ownership, and long-term security in today's rapidly changing world.Dr. Raya shares his personal journey from practicing cardiologist to entrepreneur and investor, revealing the moments that pushed him beyond the limitations of traditional medicine. From building preventive cardiology programs and functional medicine initiatives to real estate investing and coaching physicians nationwide, this episode dives into the mindset shifts required to build a life beyond the stethoscope.Rohan also shares his own unconventional journey of walking away from the “safe” path in pursuit of greater autonomy, adaptability, and control over his future — leading to a fascinating discussion on certainty, antifragility, AI, coaching, entrepreneurship, and why the most successful people learn to thrive in uncertainty instead of avoiding it.This episode is a masterclass in resourcefulness, clarity, strategic thinking, and designing a life that aligns with your vision instead of someone else's expectations.“If your desire for freedom is greater than your desire for certainty, you have to think differently.”~ Rohan SaxenaIn This Episode:Why many physicians feel trapped despite successful careersThe hidden limitations of the traditional medical pathHow entrepreneurial thinking creates more freedom and controlThe difference between active income and asset creationWhy ownership matters more than income aloneBuilding wealth through entrepreneurship, real estate, and businessHow coaching and mentorship accelerate growth and confidenceThe role of AI in business, medicine, and decision-makingWhy clarity is one of the biggest missing pieces for physiciansReverse engineering financial freedom and lifestyle designThe concept of Ikigai and finding meaningful workWhy antifragility and adaptability matter in today's economyHow to think strategically instead of emotionally about your futureAbout Rohan SaxenaRohan Saxena is a digital marketing expert and the Director of Marketing at Limitless MD, where he helps scale the company's growth, brand strategy, and physician impact initiatives.With expertise in content creation, media buying, funnel building, campaign strategy, and digital growth systems, Rohan has built over 1,000,000 organic followers across multiple brands and profitably managed more than $400,000 in advertising spend.In his first year at Limitless MD, he helped grow the company's annual revenue from approximately $700,000 to over $2,000,000 while helping expand the movement of entrepreneurial and high-performing physicians worldwide.Passionate about entrepreneurship, AI, marketing, and personal growth, Rohan brings a fresh perspective on adaptability, value creation, and building freedom in an increasingly uncertain world.Connect with Vikram:

Send us Fan MailGeoffrey Cain, author of Steve Jobs in Exile, joins Joe to explore one of the most overlooked chapters in Steve Jobs' life: the twelve years between his fall from Apple and his return to build one of the most influential companies in the world.This episode looks beyond the familiar story of the iPhone, iPod, and Apple's second act to examine the wilderness years that shaped Jobs into the leader we remember today. After being pushed out of Apple in 1985, Jobs was forced to confront failure, ego, rejection, and the limits of vision without discipline. What followed was a long and painful period of experimentation, mistakes, personal transformation, and eventual renewal through NeXT and Pixar.Geoffrey explains why the Steve Jobs who founded Apple was not the same Steve Jobs who returned in 1997. As a young leader, Jobs was brilliant but difficult, convinced of his own vision but often unable to listen to the people around him. At NeXT, that ego led to missed opportunities, broken relationships, and expensive failure. But over time, those same failures began to teach him the lessons he needed most: focus, discipline, humility, execution, and the ability to work within the limits of reality.Joe and Geoffrey also discuss:Why Steve Jobs' time away from Apple was not wasted, but formativeHow NeXT helped lay the foundation for the Apple products we use todayWhy genius without discipline can end in expensive failureHow Jobs' ego hurt NeXT and nearly destroyed his second actWhat Pixar taught Jobs about trust, creative restraint, and letting talented people do their workWhy failure can become the foundation for future successHow the “wilderness years” shape leaders before they return strongerWhy Jobs came back to Apple quieter, more focused, and more willing to listenWhat leaders can learn from Jobs' journey through failure, reinvention, and returnThis episode is for anyone who has ever gone through a hard season and wondered whether it was wasted. It's also for leaders, builders, creatives, and entrepreneurs who want to better understand how failure, if we are willing to learn from it, can become the preparation for our most important work.A special thanks to this week's sponsors!Dunedain Systems is a veteran-founded defense technology company building Warmind, an AI platform that accelerates military planning, operations, and document generation. Warmind connects to your unit's data and learns how your warfighting function operates, delivering outputs tailored to your SOPs and operational context rather than generic AI responses. Whether your team is building OPORDs, running intel workflows, or generating CONOPs, Warmind handles the heavy lift so your staff can focus on decisions, not paperwork. Built by combat veterans who lived the problem firsthand, Warmind is already in use across SOCOM and the broader DoD. The beta is free for anyone with a .mil or .edu email at dunedainsystems.com.Veteran-founded Adyton. Step into the next generation of equipment management with Log-E by Adyton. Whether you are doing monthly inventories or preparing for deployment, Log-E is your pocket property book, giving real-time visibility into equipment status and mission readiness. Learn more about how Log-E can revolutionize your property tracking process here!Meet ROGER Bank—a modern, digital bank built for military members, by military members. With early payday, no fees, high-yield accounts, and real support, it's banking that gets you. Funds are FDIC insured through Citizens Bank of Edmond, so you can bank with confidence and peace of mind.