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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the stark reality of the future of work presented at the Marketing AI Conference, MAICON 2025. You’ll learn which roles artificial intelligence will consume fastest and why average employees face the highest risk of replacement. You’ll master the critical thinking and contextual skills you must develop now to transform yourself into an indispensable expert. You’ll understand how expanding your intellectual curiosity outside your specific job will unlock creative problem solving essential for survival. You’ll discover the massive global AI blind spot that US companies ignore and how this shifting landscape affects your career trajectory. Watch now to prepare your career for the age of accelerated automation! Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: https://traffic.libsyn.com/inearinsights/tipodcast-maicon-2025-generative-ai-for-marketers.mp3 Download the MP3 audio here. Need help with your company’s data and analytics? Let us know! Join our free Slack group for marketers interested in analytics! [podcastsponsor] Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for listening to the episode. Christopher S. Penn – 00:00 In this week’s In Ear Insights, we are at the Marketing AI Conference, Macon 2025 in Cleveland with 1,500 of our best friends. This morning, the CEO of SmartRx, formerly the Marketing AI Institute, Paul Ritzer, was talking about the future of work. Now, before I go down a long rabbit hole, Dave, what was your immediate impressions, takeaways from Paul’s talk? Katie Robbert – 00:23 Paul always brings this really interesting perspective because he’s very much a futurist, much like yourself, but he’s a futurist in a different way. Whereas you’re on the future of the technology, he’s focused on the future of the business and the people. And so his perspective was really, “AI is going to take your job.” If we had to underscore it, that was the bottom line: AI is going to take your job. However, how can you be smarter about it? How can you work with it instead of working against it? Obviously, he didn’t have time to get into every single individual solution. Katie Robbert – 01:01 The goal of his keynote talk was to get us all thinking, “Oh, so if AI is going to take my job, how do I work with AI versus just continuing to fight against it so that I’m never going to get ahead?” I thought that was a really interesting way to introduce the conference as a whole, where every individual session is going to get into their soldiers. Christopher S. Penn – 01:24 The chart that really surprised me was one of those, “Oh, he actually said the quiet part out loud.” He showed the SaaS business chart: SaaS software is $500 billion of economic value. Of course, AI companies are going, “Yeah, we want that money. We want to take all that money.” But then he brought up the labor chart, which is $12 trillion of money, and says, “This is what the AI companies really want. They want to take all $12 trillion and keep it for themselves and fire everybody,” which is the quiet part out loud. Even if they take 20% of that, that’s still, obviously, what is it, $2 trillion, give or take? When we think about what that means for human beings, that’s basically saying, “I want 20% of the workforce to be unemployed.” Katie Robbert – 02:15 And he wasn’t shy about saying that. Unfortunately, that is the message that a lot of the larger companies are promoting right now. So the question then becomes, what does that mean for that 20%? They have to pivot. They have to learn new skills, or—the big thing, and you and I have talked about this quite a bit this year—is you really have to tap into that critical thinking. That was one of the messages that Paul was sharing in the keynote: go to school, get your liberal art degree, and focus on critical thinking. AI is going to do the rest of it. Katie Robbert – 02:46 So when we look at the roles that are up for grabs, a lot of it was in management, a lot of it was in customer service, a lot of it was in analytics—things that already have a lot of automation around them. So why not naturally let agentic AI take over, and then you don’t need human intervention at all? So then, where does that leave the human? Katie Robbert – 03:08 We’re the ones who have to think what’s next. One of the things that Paul did share was that the screenwriter for all of the Scorsese films was saying that ChatGPT gave me better ideas. We don’t know what those exact prompts looked like. We don’t know how much context was given. We don’t know how much background information. But if that was sue and I, his name was Paul. Paul Schrader. Yes, I forgot it for a second. If Paul Schrader can look at Paul Schrader’s work, then he’s the expert. That’s the thing that I think needed to also be underscored: Paul Schrader is the expert in Paul Schrader. Paul Schrader is the expert in screenwriting those particular genre films. Nobody else can do that. Katie Robbert – 03:52 So Paul Schrader is the only one who could have created the contextual information for those large language models. He still has value, and he’s the one who’s going to take the ideas given by the large language models and turn them into something. The large language model might give him an idea, but he needs to be the one to flush it out, start to finish, because he’s the one who understands nuance. He’s the one who understands, “If I give this to a Leonardo DiCaprio, what is he gonna do with the role? How is he gonna think about it?” Because then you’re starting to get into all of the different complexities where no one individual ever truly works alone. You have a lot of other humans. Katie Robbert – 04:29 I think that’s the part that we haven’t quite gotten to, is sure, generative AI can give you a lot of information, give you a lot of ideas, and do a lot of the work. But when you start incorporating more humans into a team, the nuance—it’s very discreet. It’s very hard for an AI to pick up. You still need humans to do those pieces. Christopher S. Penn – 04:49 When you take a look, though, at something like the Tilly Norwood thing from a couple weeks ago, even there, it’s saying, “Let’s take fewer humans in there,” where you have this completely machine generated actor avatar, I guess. It was very clearly made to replace a human there because they’re saying, “This is great. They don’t have to pay union wages. The actor never calls in sick. The actor never takes a vacation. The actor’s not going to be partying at a club unless someone makes it do that.” When we look at that big chart of, “Here’s all the jobs that are up for grabs,” the $12 trillion of economic value, when you look at that, how at risk do you think your average person is? Katie Robbert – 05:39 The key word in there is average. An average person is at risk. Because if an average person isn’t thinking about things creatively, or if they’re just saying, “Oh, this is what I have to do today, let me just do it. Let me just do the bare minimum, get through it.” Yes, that person is at risk. But someone who looks at a problem or a task that’s in front of them and thinks, “What are the five different ways that I could approach this? Let me sit down for a second, really plan it out. What am I not thinking of? What have I not asked? What’s the information I don’t have in front of me? Let me go find that”—that person is less at risk because they are able to think beyond what’s right in front of them. Katie Robbert – 06:17 I think that is going to be harder to replace. So, for example, I do operations, I’m a CEO. I set the vision. You could theoretically give that to an AI to do. I could create CEO Katie GPT. And GPT Katie could set the vision, based on everything I know: “This is the direction that your company should go in.” What that generative AI doesn’t know is what I know—what we’ve tried, what we haven’t tried. I could give it all that information and it could still say, “Okay, it sounds like you’ve tried this.” But then it doesn’t necessarily know conversations that I’ve had with you offline about certain things. Could I give it all that information? Sure. But then now I’m introducing another person into the conversation. And as predictable as humans are, we’re unpredictable. Katie Robbert – 07:13 So you might say, “Katie would absolutely say this to something.” And I’m going to look at it and go, “I would absolutely not say that.” We’ve actually run into that with our account manager where she’s like, “Well, this is how I thought you would respond. This is how I thought you would post something on social media.” I’m like, “Absolutely not. That doesn’t sound like me at all.” She’s like, “But that’s what the GPT gave me that is supposed to sound like you.” I’m like, “Well, it’s wrong because I’m allowed to change my mind. I’m a human.” And GPTs or large language models don’t have that luxury of just changing its mind and just kind of winging it, if that makes sense. Christopher S. Penn – 07:44 It does. What percentage, based on your experience in managing people, what percentage of people are that exceptional person versus the average or the below average? Katie Robbert – 07:55 A small percentage, unfortunately, because it comes down to two things: consistency and motivation. First, you have to be consistent and do your thing well all the time. In order to be consistent, you have to be motivated. So it’s not enough to just show up, check the boxes, and then go about your day, because anybody can do that; AI can do that. You have to be motivated to want to learn more, to want to do more. So the people who are demonstrating a hunger for reaching—what do they call it?—punching above their weight, reaching beyond what they have, those are the people who are going to be less vulnerable because they’re willing to learn, they’re willing to adapt, they’re willing to be agile. Christopher S. Penn – 08:37 For a while now we’ve been saying that either you’re going to manage the machines or the machines are going to manage you. And now of course we are at the point the machine is just going to manage the machines and you are replaced. Given so few people have that intrinsic motivation, is that teachable or is that something that someone has to have—that inner desire to want to better, regardless of training? Katie Robbert – 09:08 “Teachable” I think is the wrong word. It’s more something that you have to tap into with someone. This is something that you’ve talked about before: what motivates people—money, security, blah, blah, whatever, all those different things. You can say, “I’m going to motivate you by dangling money in front of you,” or, “I’m going to motivate you by dangling time off in front of you.” I’m not teaching you anything. I’m just tapping into who you are as a person by understanding your motives, what motivates you, what gets you excited. I feel fairly confident in saying that your motivations, Chris, are to be the smartest person in the room or to have the most knowledge about your given industry so that you can be considered an expert. Katie Robbert – 09:58 That’s something that you’re going to continue to strive for. That’s what motivates you, in addition to financial security, in addition to securing a good home life for your family. That’s what motivates you. So as I, the other human in the company, think about it, I’m like, “What is going to motivate Chris to get his stuff done?” Okay, can I position it as, “If you do this, you’re going to be the smartest person in the room,” or, “If you do this, you’re going to have financial security?” And you’re like, “Oh, great, those are things I care about. Great, now I’m motivated to do them.” Versus if I say, “If you do this, I’ll get off your back.” That’s not enough motivation because you’re like, “Well, you’re going to be on my back anyway.” Katie Robbert – 10:38 Why bother with this thing when it’s just going to be the next thing the next day? So it’s not a matter of teaching people to be motivated. It’s a matter of, if you’re the person who has to do the motivating, finding what motivates someone. And that’s a very human thing. That’s as old as humans are—finding what people are passionate about, what gets them out of bed in the morning. Christopher S. Penn – 11:05 Which is a complex interplay. If you think about the last five years, we’ve had a lot of discussions about things like quiet quitting, where people show up to work to do the bare minimum, where workers have recognized companies don’t have their back at all. Katie Robbert – 11:19 We have culture and pizza on Fridays. Christopher S. Penn – 11:23 At 5:00 PM when everyone wants to just— Katie Robbert – 11:25 Go home and float in that day. Christopher S. Penn – 11:26 Exactly. Given that, does that accelerate the replacement of those workers? Katie Robbert – 11:37 When we talk about change management, we talk about down to the individual level. You have to be explaining to each and every individual, “What’s in it for me?” If you’re working for a company that’s like, “Well, what’s in it for you is free pizza Fridays and funny hack days and Hawaiian shirt day,” that doesn’t put money in their bank account. That doesn’t put a roof over their head; that doesn’t put food on their table, maybe unless they bring home one of the free pizzas. But that’s once a week. What about the other six days a week? That’s not enough motivation for someone to stay. I’ve been in that position, you’ve been in that position. My first thought is, “Well, maybe stop spending money on free pizza and pay me more.” Katie Robbert – 12:19 That would motivate me, that would make me feel valued. If you said, “You can go buy your own pizza because now you can afford it,” that’s a motivator. But companies aren’t thinking about it that way. They’re looking at employees as just expendable cogs that they can rip and replace. Twenty other people would be happy to do the job that you’re unhappy doing. That’s true, but that’s because companies are setting up people to fail, not to succeed. Christopher S. Penn – 12:46 And now with machinery, you’re saying, “Okay, since there’s a failing cog anyway, why don’t we replace it with an actual cog instead?” So where does this lead for companies? Particularly in capitalist markets where there is no strong social welfare net? Yeah, obviously if you go to France, you can work a 30-hour week and be just fine. But we don’t live in France. France, if you’re hiring, we’re available. Where does it lead? Because I can definitely see one road where this leads to basically where France ended up in 1789, which is the Guillotines. These people trot out the Guillotines because after a certain point, income inequality leads to that stuff. Where does this lead for the market as you see it now? Katie Robbert – 13:39 Unfortunately, nowhere good. We have seen time and time again, as much as we want to see the best in people, we’re seeing the worst in people today, as of this podcast recording—not at Macon. These are some of the best people. But when you step outside of this bubble, you’re seeing the worst in people. They’re motivated by money and money only, money and power. They don’t care about humanity as a whole. They’re like, “I don’t care if you’re poor, get poorer, I’m getting richer.” I feel like, unfortunately, that is the message that is being sent. “If you can make a dollar, go ahead and make a dollar. Don’t worry about what that does to anybody else. Go ahead and be in it for yourself.” Katie Robbert – 14:24 And that’s unfortunately where I see a lot of companies going: we’re just in it to make money. We no longer care about the welfare of our people. I’ve talked on previous shows, on previous podcasts. My husband works for a grocery store that was bought out by Amazon a few years ago, and he’s seeing the effects of that daily. Amazon bought this grocery chain and said basically, “We don’t actually care about the people. We’re going to automate things. We’re going to introduce artificial intelligence.” They’ve gotten rid of HR. He still has to bring home a physical check because there is no one to give him paperwork to do direct deposit. Christopher S. Penn – 15:06 He’s been—ironic given the company. Katie Robbert – 15:08 And he’s been at the company for 25 years. But when they change things over, if he has an assurance question, there’s no one to go to. They probably have chatbots and an email distribution list that goes to somebody in an inbox that never. It’s so sad to see the decline based on where the company started and what the mission originally was of that company to where it is today. His suspicion—and this is not confirmed—his suspicion is that they are gearing up to sell this business, this grocery chain, to another grocery chain for profit and get rid of it. Flipping it, basically. Right now, they’re using it as a distribution center, which is not what it’s meant to be. Katie Robbert – 15:56 And now they’re going to flip it to another grocery store chain because they’ve gotten what they needed from it. Who cares about the people? Who cares about the fact that he as an individual has to work 50 hours a week because there’s nobody else? They’ve flattened the company. They’re like, “No, based on our AI scheduler, there’s plenty of people to cover all of these hours seven days a week.” And he’s like, “Yeah, you have me on there for seven of the seven days.” Because the AI is not thinking about work-life balance. It’s like, “Well, this individual is available at these times, so therefore he must be working here.” And it’s not going to do good things for people in services industries, for people in roles that cannot be automated. Katie Robbert – 16:41 So we talk about customer service—that’s picking up the phone, logging a plate—that can be automated. Walking into a brick and mortar, there are absolutely parts of it that can be automated, specifically the end purchase transaction. But the actual ordering and picking of things and preparing it—sure, you could argue that eventually robots could be doing that, but as of today, that’s all humans. And those humans are being treated so poorly. Christopher S. Penn – 17:08 So where does that end for this particular company or any large enterprise? Katie Robbert – 17:14 They really have—they have to make decisions: do they want to put the money first or the people first? And you already know what the answer to that is. That’s really what it comes down to. When it ends, it doesn’t end. Even if they get sold, they’re always going to put the money first. If they have massive turnover, what do they care? They’re going to find somebody else who’s willing to do that work. Think about all of those people who were just laid off from the white-collar jobs who are like, “Oh crap, I still have a mortgage I have to pay, I still have a family I have to feed. Let me go get one of those jobs that nobody else is now willing to do.” Katie Robbert – 17:51 I feel like that’s the way that the future of work for those people who are left behind is going to turn over. Katie Robbert – 17:59 There’s a lot of people who are happy doing those jobs. I love doing more of what’s considered the blue-collar job—doing things manually, getting their hands in it, versus automating everything. But that’s me personally; that’s what motivates me. That I would imagine is very unappealing to you. Not that for almost. But if cooking’s off the table, there’s a lot of other things that you could do, but would you do them? Katie Robbert – 18:29 So when we talk about what’s going to happen to those people who are cut and left behind, those are the choices they’re going to have to make because there’s not going to be more tech jobs for them to choose from. And if you are someone in your career who has only ever focused on one thing, you’re definitely in big trouble. Christopher S. Penn – 18:47 Yeah, I have a friend who’s a lawyer at a nonprofit, and they’re like, “Yeah, we have no funding anymore, so.” But I can’t pick up and go to England because I can’t practice law there. Katie Robbert – 18:59 Right. I think about people. Forever, social media was it. You focus on social media and you are set. Anybody will hire you because they’re trying to learn how to master social media. Guess where there’s no jobs anymore? Social media. So if all you know is social media and you haven’t diversified your skill set, you’re cooked, you’re done. You’re going to have to start at ground zero entry level. If there’s that. And that’s the thing that’s going to be tough because entry-level jobs—exactly. Christopher S. Penn – 19:34 We saw, what was it, the National Labor Relations Board publish something a couple months ago saying that the unemployment rate for new college graduates is something 60% higher than the rest of the workforce because all the entry-level jobs have been consumed. Katie Robbert – 19:46 Right. I did a talk earlier this year at WPI—that’s Worcester Polytech in Massachusetts—through the Women in Data Science organization. We were answering questions basically like this about the future of work for AI. At a technical college, there are a lot of people who are studying engineering, there are a lot of people who are studying software development. That was one of the first questions: “I’m about to get my engineering degree, I’m about to get my software development degree. What am I supposed to do?” My response to that is, you still need to understand how the thing works. We were talking about this in our AI for Analytics workshop yesterday that we gave here at Macon. In order to do coding in generative AI effectively, you have to understand the software development life cycle. Katie Robbert – 20:39 There is still a need for the expertise. People are asking, “What do I do?” Focus on becoming an expert. Focus on really mastering the thing that you’re passionate about, the thing that you want to learn about. You’ll be the one teaching the AI, setting up the AI, consulting with the people who are setting up the AI. There’ll be plenty of practitioners who can push the buttons and set up agents, but they still need the experts to tell them what it’s supposed to do and what the output’s supposed to be. Christopher S. Penn – 21:06 Do you see—this is kind of a trick question—do you see the machines consuming that expertise? Katie Robbert – 21:15 Oh, sure. But this is where we go back to what we were talking about: the more people, the more group think—which I hate that term—but the more group think you introduce, the more nuanced it is. When you and I sit down, for example, when we actually have five minutes to sit down and talk about the future of our business, where we want to go or what we’re working on today, the amount of information we can iterate on because we know each other so well and almost don’t have to speak in complete sentences and just can sort of pick up what the other person is thinking. Or I can look at something you’re writing and say, “Hey, I had an idea about that.” We can do that as humans because we know each other so well. Katie Robbert – 21:58 I don’t think—and you’re going to tell me this is going to happen—unless we can actually plug or forge into our brains and download all of the things. That’s never going to happen. Even if we build Katie GPT and Chris GPT and have them talk to each other, they’re never going to brainstorm the way you and I brainstorm in real life. Especially if you give me a whiteboard. I’m good. I’m going to get so much done. Christopher S. Penn – 22:25 For people who are in their career right now, what do they do? You can tell somebody, “You need to be a good critical thinker, a creative thinker, a contextual thinker. You need to know where your data lives and things like that.” But the technology is advancing at such a fast rate. I talk about this in the workshops that we do—which, by the way, Trust Insights is offering workshops at your company, if we like one. But one of the things to talk about is, say, with the model’s acceleration in terms of growth, they’re growing faster than any technology ever has. They went from face rolling idiot in 2023 right to above PhD level in everything two years later. Christopher S. Penn – 23:13 So the people who, in their career, are looking at this, going, “It’s like a bad Stephen King movie where you see the thing coming across the horizon.” Katie Robbert – 23:22 There is no such thing as a bad Stephen King movie. Sometimes the book is better, but it’s still good. But yes, maybe *Creepshow*. What do you mean in terms of how do they prepare for the inevitable? Christopher S. Penn – 23:44 Prepare for the inevitable. Because to tell somebody, “Yeah, be a critical thinker, be a contextual thinker, be a creative thinker”—that’s good in the abstract. But then you’re like, “Well, my—yeah, my—and my boss says we’re doing a 10% headcount reduction this week.” Katie Robbert – 24:02 This is my personal way of approaching it: you can’t limit yourself to just go, “Okay, think about it. Okay, I’m thinking.” You actually have to educate yourself on a variety of different things. I am a voracious reader. I read all the time when I’m not working. In the past three weeks, I’ve read four books. And they’re not business books; they are fiction books and on a variety of things. But what that does is it keeps my brain active. It keeps my brain thinking. Then I give myself the space and time. When I walk my dog, I sort of process all of it. I think about it, and then I start thinking about, “What are we doing as our company today?” or, “What’s on the task list?” Katie Robbert – 24:50 Because I’ve expanded my personal horizons beyond what’s right in front of me, I can think about it from the perspective of other people, fictional or otherwise, “How would this person approach it?” or, “What would I do in that scenario?” Even as I’m reading these books, I start to think about myself. I’m like, “What would I do in that scenario? What would I do if I was finding myself on a road trip with a cannibal who, at the end of the road trip, was likely going to consume all of me, including my bones?” It was the last book I read, and it was definitely not what I thought I was signing up for. But you start to put yourself in those scenarios. Katie Robbert – 25:32 That’s what I personally think unlocks the critical thinking, because you’re not just stuck in, “Okay, I have a math problem. I have 1 + 1.” That’s where a lot of people think critical thinking starts and ends. They think, “Well, if I can solve that problem, I’m a critical thinker.” No, there’s only one way to solve that problem. That’s it. I personally would encourage people to expand their horizons, and this comes through having hobbies. You like to say that you work 24/7. That’s not true. You have hobbies, but they’re hobbies that help you be creative. They’re hobbies that help you connect with other people so that you can have those shared experiences, but also learn from people from different cultures, different backgrounds, different experiences. Katie Robbert – 26:18 That’s what’s going to help you be a stronger, fitable thinker, because you’re not just thinking about it from your perspective. Christopher S. Penn – 26:25 Switching gears, what was missing, what’s been missing, and what is absent from this show in the AI space? I have an answer, but I want to hear yours. Katie Robbert – 26:36 Oh, boy. Really putting me on the spot here. I know what is missing. I don’t know. I’m going to think about it, and I am going to get back to you. As we all know, I am not someone who can think on my feet as quickly as you can. So I will take time, I will process it, but I will come back to you. What do you think is missing? Christopher S. Penn – 27:07 One of the things that is a giant blind spot in the AI space right now is it is a very Western-centric view. All the companies say OpenAI and Anthropic and Google and Meta and stuff like that. Yet when you look at the leaderboards online of whose models are topping the charts—Cling Wan, Alibaba, Quinn, Deepseek—these are all Chinese-made models. If you look at the chip sets being used, the government of China itself just issued an edict: “No more Nvidia chips. We are going to use Huawei Ascend 920s now,” which are very good at what they do. And the Chinese models themselves, these companies are just giving them away to the world. Christopher S. Penn – 27:54 They’re not trying to lock you in like a ChatGPT is. The premise for them, for basically the rest of the world that is in America, is, “Hey, you could take American AI where you’re locked in and you’re gonna spend more and more money, or here’s a Chinese model for free and you can build your national infrastructure on the free stuff that we’re gonna give you.” I’ve seen none of that here. That is completely absent from any of the discussions about what other nations are doing with AI. The EU has Mistral and Black Forest Labs, Sub-Saharan Africa has Lilapi AI. Singapore has Sea Lion, Korea has LG, the appliance maker, and their models. Of course, China has a massive footprint in the space. I don’t see that reflected anywhere here. Christopher S. Penn – 28:46 It’s not in the conversations, it’s not in the hallways, it’s not on stage. And to me, that is a really big blind spot if you think—as many people do—that that is your number one competitor on the world stage. Katie Robbert – 28:57 Why do you think? Christopher S. Penn – 29:01 That’s a very complicated question. But it involves racism, it involves a substantial language barrier, it involves economics. When your competitor is giving away everything for free, you’re like, “Well, let’s just pretend they’re not there because we don’t want to draw any attention to them.” And it is also a deep, deep-seated fear. When you look at all of the papers that are being submitted by Google and Facebook and all these other different companies and you look at the last names of the principal investigators and stuff, nine out of 10 times it’s a name that’s coded as an ethnic Chinese name. China produces more PhDs than I think America produces students, just by population dynamics alone. You have this massive competitor, and it almost feels like people just want to put their heads in the sand and say they’re not there. Christopher S. Penn – 30:02 It’s like the boogeyman, they’re not there. And yet if we’re talking about the deployment of AI globally, the folks here should be aware that is a thing that is not just the Sam Alton Show. Katie Robbert – 30:18 I think perhaps then, as we’re talking about the future of work and big companies, small companies, mid-sized companies, this goes sort of back to what I was saying: you need to expand your horizons of thinking. “Well, we’re a domestic company. Why do I need to worry about what China’s doing?” Take a look at your tech stack, and where are those software packages created? Who’s maintaining them? It’s probably not all domestic; it’s probably more of a global firm than you think you are. But we think about it in terms of who do we serve as customers, not what we are using internally. We know people like Paul has talked about operating systems, Ginny Dietrich has talked about operating systems. Katie Robbert – 31:02 That’s really sort of where you have to start thinking more globally in terms of, “What am I actually bringing into my organization?” Not just my customer base, not just the markets that I’m going after, not just my sales team territories, but what is actually powering my company. That’s, I think, to your point—that’s where you can start thinking more globally even if your customer base isn’t global. That might theoretically help you with that critical thinking to start expanding beyond your little homogeneous bubble. Christopher S. Penn – 31:35 Even something like this has been a topic in the news recently. Rare earth minerals, which are not rare, they’re actually very commonplace. There’s just not much of them in any one spot. But China is the only economy on the planet that has figured out how to industrialize them safely. They produce 85% of it on the planet. And that powers your smartphone, that powers your refrigerator, your car and, oh by the way, all of the AI chips. Even things like that affect the future of work and the future of AI because you basically have one place that has a monopoly on this. The same for the Netherlands. The Netherlands is the only country on the planet that produces a certain kind of machine that is used to create these chips for AI. Christopher S. Penn – 32:17 If that company goes away or something, the planet as a whole is like, “Well, I figured they need to come up with an alternative.” So to your point, we have a lot of these choke points in the AI value chain that could be blockers. Again, that’s not something that you hear. I’ve not heard that at any conference. Katie Robbert – 32:38 As we’re thinking about the future of work, which is what we’re talking about on today’s podcast at Macon, 1,500 people in Cleveland. I guarantee they’re going to do it again next year. So if you’re not here this year, definitely sign up for next year. Take a look at the Smarter X and their academy. It’s all good stuff, great people. I think—and this was the question Paul was asking in his keynote—”Where do we go from here?” The— Katie Robbert – 33:05 The atmosphere. Yes. We don’t need—we don’t need to start singing. I do not need. With more feeling. I do get that reference. You’re welcome. But one of the key takeaways is there are more questions than answers. You and I are asking each other questions, but there are more questions than answers. And if we think we have all of the answers, we’re wrong. We have the answers that are sufficient enough for today to keep our business moving forward. But we have to keep asking new questions. That also goes into that critical thinking. You need to be comfortable not knowing. You need to be comfortable asking questions, and you need to be comfortable doing that research and seeking it out and maybe getting it wrong, but then continuing to learn from it. Christopher S. Penn – 33:50 And the future of work, I mean, it really is a very cloudy crystal wall. We have no idea. One of the things that Paul pointed out really well was you have different scaling laws depending on where you are in AI. He could have definitely spent some more time on that, but I understand it was a keynote, not a deep dive. There’s more to that than even that. And they do compound each other, which is what’s creating this ridiculously fast pace of AI evolution. There’s at least one more on the way, which means that the ability for these tools to be superhuman across tasks is going to be here sooner than people think. Paul was saying by 2026, 2027, that’s what we’ll start to see. Robotics, depends on where you are. Christopher S. Penn – 34:41 What’s coming out of Chinese labs for robots is jaw dropping. Katie Robbert – 34:45 I don’t want to know. I don’t want to know. I’ve seen *Ex Machina*, and I don’t want to know. Yeah, no. To your point, I think a lot of people bury their head in the sand because of fear. But in order to, again, it sort of goes back to that critical thinking, you have to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. I’m sort of joking: “I don’t want to know. I’ve seen *Ex Machina*.” But I do want to know. I do need to know. I need to understand. Do I want to be the technologist? No. But I need to play with these tools enough that I feel I understand how they work. Yesterday I was playing in Opal. I’m going to play in N8N. Katie Robbert – 35:24 It’s not my primary function, but it helps me better understand where you’re coming from and the questions that our clients are asking. That, in a very simple way to me, is the future of work: that at least I’m willing to stretch myself and keep exploring and be uncomfortable so that I can say I’m not static. Christopher S. Penn – 35:46 I think one of the things that 3M was very well known for in the day was the 20% rule, where an employee, as part of their job, could have 20% of the time just work on side projects related to the company. That’s how Post-it Notes got invented, I think. I think in the AI forward era that we’re in, companies do need to make that commitment again to the 20% rule. Not necessarily just messing around, but specifically saying you should be spending 20% of your time with AI to figure out how to use it, to figure out how to do some of those tasks yourself, so that instead of being replaced by the machine, you’re the one who’s at least running the machine. Because if you don’t do that, then the person in the next cubicle will. Christopher S. Penn – 36:33 And then the company’s like, “Well, we used to have 10 people, we only need two. And you’re not one of the two who has figured out how to use this thing to do that. So out you go.” Katie Robbert – 36:41 I think that was what Paul was doing in his AI for Productivity workshop yesterday, was giving people the opportunity to come up with those creative ideas. Our friend Andy Crestadino was relaying a story yesterday to us of a very similar vein where someone was saying, “I’ll give you $5,000. Create whatever you want.” And the thing that the person created was so mind-blowing and so useful that he was like, “Look what happens when I just let people do something creative.” But if we bring it sort of back whole circle, what’s the motivation? Why are people doing it in the first place? Katie Robbert – 37:14 It has to be something that they’re passionate about, and that’s going to really be what drives the future of work in terms of being able to sustain while working alongside AI, versus, “This is all I know how to do. This is all I ever want to know how to do.” Yes, AI is going over your job. Christopher S. Penn – 37:33 So I guess wrapping up, we definitely want you thinking creatively, critically, contextually. Know where your data is, know where your ideas come from, broaden your horizons so that you have more ideas, and be able to be one of the people who knows how to call BS on the machines and say, “That’s completely wrong, ChatGPT.” Beyond that, everyone has an obligation to try to replace themselves with the machines before someone else does it to you. Katie Robbert – 38:09 I think again, to plug Macon, which is where we are as we’re recording this episode, this is a great starting point for expanding your horizons because the amount of people that you get to network with are from different companies, different experiences, different walks of life. You can go to the sessions, learn it from their point of view. You can listen to Paul’s keynote. If you think you already know everything about your job, you’re failing. Take the time to learn where other people are coming from. It may not be immediately relevant to you, but it could stick with you. Something may resonate, something might spark a new idea. Katie Robbert – 38:46 I feel like we’re pretty far along in our AI journey, but in sitting in Paul’s keynote, I had two things that stuck out to me: “Oh, that’s a great idea. I want to go do that.” That’s great. I wouldn’t have gotten that otherwise if I didn’t step out of my comfort zone and listen to someone else’s point of view. That’s really how people are going to grow, and that’s that critical thinking—getting those shared experiences and getting that brainstorming and just community. Christopher S. Penn – 39:12 Exactly. If you’ve got some thoughts about how you are approaching the future of work, pop on by our free Slack group. Go to trust insights AI analysts for marketers, where you and over 4,500 other marketers are asking and answering each other’s questions every single day. Wherever you watch or listen to the show, if there’s a channel you’d rather have it on instead, go to Trust Insights AI Ti Podcast, where you can find us all the places fine podcasts are served. Thanks for tuning in. I’ll talk to you on the next one. Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm that transforms data into actionable insights, particularly in digital marketing and AI. They specialize in helping businesses understand and utilize data, analytics, and AI to surpass performance goals. 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In this insightful and timely episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., welcomes back Jacqueline Ackerman, Interim Director of the Women's Philanthropy Institute (WPI), to explore how women navigate charitable giving during times of economic and societal uncertainty. From pandemics to recessions, Jacqueline dives into the resilient giving habits of women donors, and spoiler alert, they don't just keep giving, they double down when the going gets tough. Based on findings from WPI's “Women Give 2024” study, Jacqueline highlights how women's generosity remained remarkably steady across two decades, even as crises came and went. Jacqueline serves up a generous helping of data with a side of real-world implications: women are more likely to give, give more, and spread that generosity across causes; even if it means getting less recognition. But COVID-19, aka “the she-cession,” threw a curveball. While many women were forced to pause their giving due to caregiving and job losses, those who stayed in the donor pool gave more, a testament to their commitment and empathy. And as we emerge into the “new normal,” WPI expects women's philanthropy to rebound in full force, fueled by loyalty, community care, and an eye on the impact, not the tax deduction. And speaking of taxes, don't expect them to be a huge motivator here. While male donors may be charmed by a universal charitable deduction, women are looking at who benefits from their gift. Jacqueline reminds fundraisers: if you want to speak to women donors, tell stories about the people they're helping, not just the perks they're getting. It's not about the name on the wall, it's about the family at the food bank. Women give from the heart, not the ledger. And when they care about your mission? They're not just writing checks, they're joining boards, bringing their friends, and becoming powerful long-term allies. The episode closes with an important reminder: women give relationally, not transactionally. Whether it's through giving circles, peer-to-peer appeals, or disaster response efforts, women rally around each other and their communities. But as much as the data can guide fundraising strategy, Jacqueline leaves us with a crucial caveat, don't mistake trends for rules. Every donor is an individual with their own motivations. The research offers a strong starting point, but the magic still happens in the one-on-one conversation.
If your skin feels unpredictable in perimenopause and menopause — breakouts one week, dryness the next, redness that won't calm down — your gut might be the missing link. In this episode of the pod, I'm breaking down the fascinating gut–skin axis and showing you why your digestion has everything to do with your complexion.We'll explore why gut health often becomes more sensitive in perimenopause and menopause, the biggest food and lifestyle triggers that could be sabotaging your skin, and simple swaps you can start making today. Plus, I'll share my go-to “Skin Smoothie” recipe — a delicious, anti-inflammatory way to feed both your gut and your skin.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why perimenopause can make your gut (and skin) more reactiveThe top gut-skin triggers I see in clinic — sugar, alcohol, processed foods, and low fibreHow poor digestion and leaky gut contribute to breakouts, redness, and dullness4 skin-loving food groups that support a calm, radiant complexionMy simple Skin Smoothie recipe for daily gut + skin nourishmentHow inside-out strategies can reduce your reliance on expensive creams or cosmetic fixesHere's the recipe for my Skin Loving Smoothie:•1 cup coconut water•1 handful spinach or kale•½ cup berries•1 tbsp chia seeds•1 tbsp flax or hemp seeds•Scoop of unflavoured, non-WPI protein powderSend me a text!Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause? It's time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight). I'm here to help with my proven method. Here's how I can support you - 1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. Book your call here. 2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - @the.perimenopause.path 3. Join the waitlist for my innovative NEW 8 week group program, In Your Skin™️, for women in perimenopause and post-menopause who want effective solutions to manage skin changes at this time of life.
Nifty settled at 25,069, a day that looked steady on the surface. But the real suspense builds ahead of the US Fed meeting on 16–17 September, where rate decisions could shape global sentiment. Adding to the mix, India's WPI data for August hit the wires today, keeping traders alert.In this episode, Sanket Bendre unpacks the signals hidden behind today's close and explains why Larsen & Toubro is the stock to keep an eye on.
Nifty settled at 25,069, a day that looked steady on the surface. But the real suspense builds ahead of the US Fed meeting on 16–17 September, where rate decisions could shape global sentiment. Adding to the mix, India's WPI data for August hit the wires today, keeping traders alert.In this episode, Sanket Bendre unpacks the signals hidden behind today's close and explains why Larsen & Toubro is the stock to keep an eye on.
Nifty settled at 25,069, a day that looked steady on the surface. But the real suspense builds ahead of the US Fed meeting on 16–17 September, where rate decisions could shape global sentiment. Adding to the mix, India's WPI data for August hit the wires today, keeping traders alert.In this episode, Sanket Bendre unpacks the signals hidden behind today's close and explains why Larsen & Toubro is the stock to keep an eye on.
Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm honored to introduce you all to: Ritual Abuse, MK ULTRA, and organized abuse survivor, overcomer and thriver, content creator and podcast host of her own YouTube channel called “From PTSD to a Graduate Degree', artist and creative, scientific innovator and revolutionary, my new friend, and a woman pushing the boundaries on overcoming fear and trauma: Amy BergerBorn on January 3, 1977, in Whitestone, NY, Amy emerged from a childhood shadowed by profound adversity. Raised in a severely dysfunctional home, Amy endured a mother's untreated PTSD and level 5 hoarding, alongside a father's emotional abuse and crack addiction. From ages 9 to 18, she suffered molestation by her half-brother, leaving deep emotional wounds that fueled fear, self-harm, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and teenage prostitution as a desperate survival mechanism. “I was not okay,” Amy reflects, her early years saturated with terror and devoid of tools to navigate it.1999, a seismic shift occurred. Amy began recovering suppressed memories of additional sexual abuse by family members and babysitters, followed by revelations of ritual abuse and MK ULTRA This turning point split her life into two: before memories and after. Through years of trauma therapy, she pieced together her psychological architecture, confronting paralyzing terror and periods of disability that left her reliant on social security.Yet Amy's story is one of relentless resilience. A few years ago, seeking distraction from fear, she returned to school - a decision that transformed her life. Now a senior Biology major at Worcester State University, Amy is poised to pursue a double master's in Biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence at WPI. Her ambition is laser-focused: to revolutionize synthetic biology by targeting the FAAH gene to eliminate the fear response at its genetic root. Inspired by the rare genetic mutation of Jo Cameron, who feels no pain or anxiety, Amy aims to rewrite the biochemical terms of terror, stripping away the leverage trauma and cult programming hold over survivors like herself.In her inspiring YouTube video series, From PTSD to a Graduate Degree, Amy shares her journey with raw honesty. “How do I do it?” she asks, detailing the scaffolding that supports her success: two trauma-specialized therapists, open communication with professors, healthy social connections, and a disciplined yet gentle study routine. Even on days when anxiety surges, Amy stays ahead, having only missed three classes in two years. Her scientific passion drives her to explore groundbreaking research, collaborating with AI to design a study on FAAH gene modulation to enhance fear extinction - a project she hopes to develop as a graduate thesis.Amy's vision is bold and personal: to create a world where no one feels the crippling fear she once did. Her journey from a shattered childhood to a pioneering scientist is a testament to the power of resilience, education, and an unwavering commitment to rewriting her story - and the future of human emotional experience. “I've come a tremendously long way,” she says on one of her YouTube videos, her voice a beacon of hope for others. With a groundbreaking study on FAAH gene modulation already taking shape, Amy isn't just healing herself - she's igniting a revolution, paving the way for a fearless future where every soul can find safety, stability, and boundless possibility - proving that even the deepest wounds can fuel extraordinary change.CONNECT WITH AMY: YouTube: @FromPTSDtoaGraduateDegree - Support the show
In this episode, host Sandy Vance sits down with Sam Schifman from Vantiq. Together, they explore how adaptive automation powered by agentic AI is reshaping healthcare systems to be smarter, more flexible, and more human-centric. Forget rigid, one-size-fits-all automation; Sam explains how intelligent, collaborative AI agents are tackling clinical burdens, learning in real time, and continuously adapting to meet the unique challenges of healthcare.From understanding the nuances of agentic systems to uncovering what makes a truly successful AI solution, this episode covers it all: elasticity, resilience, and the future of AI in healthcare.In this episode, they talk about:Sam's role at VantiqHow adaptive automation differs from “traditional” automationAI comes in many different flavorsHow intelligent, collaborative AI agents can relieve clinical burdenWhat are agentic systems and how they are used in the clinical settingVantiq has what is needed to have a successful AI systemElasticity, resilience, and consistencyA Little About Sam Schifman:Sam Schifman is a seasoned software architect with experience spanning finance, education, HR, cybersecurity, and no-code development. Since 2019, he has led healthcare IT innovation as Chief Architect at Diameter Health, building systems that make clinical data usable for governments, insurers, and health exchanges. A frequent speaker and guest lecturer at institutions like Harvard and WPI, Sam is passionate about AI's real-world impact. He has contributed to HL7 AI standards, explored NLP for clinical data, and experimented with generative AI to advance healthcare and biomedical research.
I am thrilled to welcome Jacqueline Ackerman, interim director of the Women's Philanthropy Institute (WPI), to the podcast. In this episode, we're unpacking how women give and why understanding those patterns can completely reshape how we approach nonprofit fundraising strategies.Jacqueline brings a rich perspective, combining data, empathy, and decades of research to challenge traditional donor engagement approaches. From giving circles to intergenerational wealth transfer, we discuss what it means to meet women donors where they are and how fundraisers can adapt to support more values-aligned, inclusive philanthropy.In this episode:[02:40] Jacqueline's personal journey into women's philanthropy[05:37] The research process behind WPI's donor data[09:25] How women's giving differs from men's giving[13:10] Why affinity trumps capacity in donor engagement[16:29] Collective giving and how giving circles work[21:29] The value of engaging a giving circle[23:29] The case for affinity-based fundraising groups[26:13] Gen Z and cause-driven giving trends[31:05] One simple step to engage women donors more effectively[35:00] Addressing women correctly in donor communicationsRESOURCESWomen Give 2021 report on how households make charitable decisionsWPI's Send Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox's easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities' curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%.CONNECT WITH HALEYHaley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFREWebsite: thesavvyfundraiser.comProduced by Ideablossoms
Nifty IT Index Down Tariff war தொடக்கம் காரணமா, உயருகிறதா தங்கம், வெள்ளி விலை | Q1 Results வெளியீட்டில் கவனிக்க வேண்டிய 2 விஷயங்கள், WPI, CPI Data முடிவுகள் சொல்லும் விஷயம் என்ன போன்ற பல விஷயங்களை இந்த வீடியோவில் பேசியிருக்கிறார் வ.நாகப்பன்.
In this week's episode of The Milk Check, the Jacoby team convenes to dissect a dairy market that feels balanced – barely. From milk still trickling in past the flush to range-bound commodity prices, this episode covers the major trends shaping the back half of 2025. Cheese exports are keeping Class III in check Culling numbers are down as producers are keeping heifers longer Global butterfat advantage fading with tighter GDT spreads WPC, WPI demand stable, but new production capacity looms And what if prices fall off the edge? From trade risks to recession fears, the industry feels one light push from price chaos. Listen now for insights on margins, milk flows and market forces. Got questions? Got questions for The Milk Check team? We've got answers. Submit your questions below and we'd be happy to get back to you or answer your question on the podcast. Ask The Milk Check Intro (with music): Welcome to The Milk Check, a podcast from TC Jacoby & Co., where we share market insights and analysis with dairy farmers in mind. Ted Jacoby III: Hello everybody, and welcome to this month's version of The Milk Check podcast by TC Jacoby & Co. This week, we will have a classic market discussion. It is June 9th, so we're approaching the midpoint in the month of June 2025, and joining me today are Diego Carvallo, our Director of Dry Dairy Ingredients Trading. Jacob Menge is our vice president of risk management and trading strategy. Josh White, our Vice President of Dairy Ingredients. Mike Brown, our VP of Market Intelligence. Joe Maixner, our director of dairy ingredients and resident butter expert, is also there. I think we'll go ahead and start with milk. It's the middle of June. We're past the flush, but milk is probably a little bit heavier than we expected. Milk production has been up. We know what is going on. The dairy farmers are making money, and they're keeping cows. Their culling numbers are down, and so we're seeing cow numbers up, maybe a little bit surprisingly, given what we know about the heifer replacement numbers, which means they're keeping them for an extra lactation, that is keeping milk solids output maybe a little bit lower than we expected. But the solids are still up as well. So as a result, we're seeing milk still on the long side, not too much out of what is normal for this time of year, and I wouldn't be surprised as the weather in the upper Midwest starts to heat up, we start to see that milk production drop off a little bit and everything get a little bit tighter. We just haven't quite reached that high temperature yet. And so that's what we're seeing in milk. Jake, how does that translate into cheese? What are we seeing in the cheese market right now? Jacob Menge: It's funny, I think from the last time we had a market discussion to today, the message will be very similar, which is a lot of mixed signals on the cheese side. You can talk to certain people who say, Hey, our orders are way down. And then you might talk to somebody else, saying, Hey, our orders look pretty good, meaning the demand is there. I think it's a bit of a tale of two cities regarding how exposed you are to the export market. Exports have been the thing that has been keeping us afloat on the cheese side. I think domestically, we're not doing great. I would say that the prices that we've been seeing, this kind of upper 190s, mid to upper 190s, we've come off in the past week or two, but I think that mid to upper 190s did hurt demand on the export side. I think that's kind of where we're at. I would say good, not great. It just seems like we're going to be range bound a bit on the cheese market just given this kind of pendulum swing of our prices move too high, which kills exports a little bit, but if we go down even just a little bit, you think the export market comes back in, so that's the feel we've got right now. Ted Jacoby III:
In this episode of VFM Pensions, hosts Darren and Nico chat to Eversheds Sutherland's Partner and Head of DC, Michael Jones, about all things value for money. Michael has the honour(?) of being the first actively practicing pensions lawyer on the podcast and he timed his appearance perfectly being a Spurs fan (recording the morning after a lucky Europa Cup win...) As well as finding out how Michael got into pensions and what value for money means to him, we have a wide-ranging discussion covering: Recent statements from the Pensions Minister concerning DB Surpluses The latest WPI report on scale and independence Angela Rayner's proposed tax hikes - will we / won't we see the reintroduction of the Lifetime Allowance? Pension investment and fiduciary duty The use and evolution of AI in pensions And a crowd funding campaign seeking a KC opinion on the retrospective nature of the Government making DC pensions subject to IHT. Enjoy!
What happens when a university rethinks the whole higher ed model rebuilds it around hands-on, project-based learning?Matt Kirchner dives into the bold model pioneered by Worcester Polytechnic Institute with Dr. Kristin Wobbe, Director of the Center for Project-Based Learning. A biochemist turned curriculum innovator, Kris has spent nearly two decades helping WPI embed real-world projects into every stage of a student's education.From first-year seminars on global challenges to immersive junior-year team projects with community partners around the world, WPI's model turns students into creators, collaborators, and critical thinkers from day one.Whether you're a university leader or an instructor in search of a better way to teach, this episode offers a masterclass in how to make learning stick.Listen to learn:Why students don't need to “know everything” before they dive into hands-on learningHow WPI redesigned its calendar and credits to prioritize deep project workWhat first-year students can accomplish when they take on global problemsHow project-based learning transforms both faculty culture and student confidenceWhy WPI students are more prepared for the workforce than their peers3 Big Takeaways from this Episode:1. Project-based learning works best when it starts early and is embedded across the entire student journey.At WPI, students can opt into the Great Problems Seminar in their first year—a two-course sequence that explores global issues like food security, energy, and AI through interdisciplinary teamwork. By senior year, every student must complete a Major Qualifying Project worth three full courses, often in partnership with faculty or industry, making project-based learning a requirement, not an add-on.2. The humanities directly enhance technical learning and student outcomes.WPI's alumni data shows students who complete their humanities and arts curriculum earlier perform better in technical coursework later on. These experiences sharpen communication, interdisciplinary research, and critical thinking skills—essential for identifying problems worth solving and communicating solutions effectively in STEM fields.3. Project-based learning is scalable far beyond polytechnic institutions.Through WPI's Center for Project-Based Learning, Kris and her team have supported schools ranging from the Air Force Academy to community colleges and liberal arts institutions like the New England Conservatory of Music. With 85% of WPI faculty incorporating projects into their courses—and over half of student work now project-based—the model proves adaptable across disciplines, schedules, and resource levels.Resources in this Episode:To learn more about the Center for Project-Based Learning at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, visit: https://wp.wpi.edu/projectbasedlearning/Other resources:Read Kris's book Project-Based Learning in the First YearBeyond All ExpectationsWe want to hear from you! Send us a text.Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn
Is it a good idea to invest in the stocks listed on the Morgan Stanley Index? We explore the potential and risks associated with these investments. Meanwhile, Raymond shares have witnessed a massive 64% drop—what triggered this sudden crash? We break down the key reasons behind the sharp decline. Also in focus: WPI and CPI index data—why is it crucial for investors to understand these economic indicators before making investment decisions? Stay tuned as we decode the market movements and provide valuable insights for smarter investing.
Coach Chris Bartley, a 24-year veteran at WPI and one of the most respected voices in college basketball, joins Matt Sayman to talk about what it means to build something that lasts. From culture and leadership to battling comparison and staying grounded in your "why," this episode is full of hard-earned wisdom and heartfelt coaching insight. Whether you're at a powerhouse program or a small school, this conversation will help you stay rooted, grow your team culture, and coach with courage.
Levitating the materials during manufacturing, instead of placing them in a container, could avoid crucible contamination, producing higher purity steel.
WPI's Alex MacDonald returns to the podcast to discuss a "bipartisan" bill to allow the federal government to mandate first-contracts on private-sector employers.______________________________If the workers surrender control over working relations to legislative and administrative agents, they put their industrial liberty at the disposal of state agents. — Samuel Gompers, 1915_____________________________On Tuesday, Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO), as well as Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the Faster Labor Contracts Act—a bill that is endorsed by the Teamsters, which would put federally-mandated arbitrators in the position of dictating first-time labor contracts onto employers, employees, and unions.The Faster Labor Contracts Act would:Amend the National Labor Relations Act to require that after workers have voted to form a union, employers must begin negotiating with the new union within 10 days.Provide that if no agreement is reached within 90 days, the dispute will be referred to mediation.Stipulate that if mediation fails within 30 days, or additional periods agreed upon by the parties, the dispute will be referred to binding arbitration to secure an initial contract (view more details of this provision in highlights here).Commission a Government Accountability Office report on average workplace time-to-contract one year after enactment.Read the full highlighted bill here.“The Faster Labor Contracts Act is a massive expansion of the federal government's authority over the private sector,” noted Kristen Swearingen, spoksperson for the Coalition for Democratic Workplace. “It would allow government bureaucrats to dictate the employment terms of workers via mandatory, binding arbitration, meaning they can set the workers' wages, benefits, workplace safety standards, pensions, and so on with no oversight by the workers, employers, unions, or even the judicial branch.”In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, returning guest Alex MacDonald, Co-Chair of Littler's Workplace Policy Institute, joins host Peter List to discuss the ramifications of this bill if it becomes law.Follow Alex MacDonald on LinkedIn here.Follow Alex MacDonald's writings at the Federalist Society here.Prior Labor Relations Radio episodes with Alex MacDonald:Labor Relations Radio, E149: An Accidental Outcome? Alex MacDonald returns to discuss how the NLRA's success has__________________________LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is a subscriber-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a subscriber here.
The final week of the Division III basketball season is here. In less than seven days, there will only 128 teams who know they will be playing in the NCAA Tournaments while some programs have already seen their seasons come to an end. On Monday's Hoopsville, hear from teams not only playing their best at just the right time, but could end up taking a few of those NCAA Tournament berths away from others which will need an at-large berth for March. Plus, new Top 25 polls are out, we review changes in the Top 8 and 16 seeds, and so much more on Monday's edition of Hoopsville presented by D3hoops.com. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Chris Bartley, No. 17 WPI men's coach - Nick Nichay, Franklin & Marshall men's coach - Chenel Harris-Smith, Colby women's coach - Drew Long, McMurray women's coach* - Bill Sall, No. 20 Calvin men's coach - Stacey Ungashick Lobdell, No. 14 Ohio Wesleyan women's coach * our segment with Drew Long broke up in the middle due to the streaming/production computer crashing suddenly (no warning). We apologize for how it impacted our interview with Long. We did have him on when we restarted things, but we lost time and opportunity to chat further about the team.
Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here is are top news from around the world ahead of the trading session of January 13 -This week, all eyes will be on corporate earnings, with HCL Tech, Reliance Industries, Infosys, Axis Bank, and Wipro scheduled to release their results. -Key macroeconomic indicators, including CPI and WPI inflation data, will be closely monitored. Market sentiment will also depend on ongoing foreign fund flows and cues from US markets. -US stocks sold off on Friday, with the S&P 500 erasing its 2025 gains, after an upbeat jobs report stoked fresh inflation fears, reinforcing bets that the Federal Reserve will be cautious in cutting interest rates this year. Wall Street's main indexes closed their second consecutive week in the red. -Stocks slipped in Asia following Friday's strong US jobs data, while oil rose to the highest in more than four months as a fresh wave of US sanctions against Russia threatened to crimp supplies. Shares in Australia and South Korea both fell from the open, pressuring a gauge of the region's shares that's now declined for four consecutive sessions. US equity futures also edged lower after the S&P 500 slipped 1.5% Friday. Japanese markets are closed Monday, which means there's no trading in cash Treasuries in Asian hours. -Global crude benchmark Brent advanced above $81 a barrel, after surging almost 4% in the previous session. The US imposed its most aggressive and ambitious sanctions yet on Russia's oil industry on Friday, targeting two large exporters, insurance companies, and more than 150 tankers. -The GIFT Nifty was trading lower at a discount of more than 150 pts from Nifty Futures Friday close, indicating a gap-down start for the Indian market. -Stocks to watch: HCL Tech, Avenue Supermarts, Just Dial, Adani Wilmar, Waaree Energies, Indian Overseas Bank, Biocon, Sunteck Realty Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues
2nd year head coach of Johns Hopkins men's basketball team, Ryan Cain, joins this week's episode of @Notevend2 . Coach Cain played college basketball at Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he finished his career as one of the best players to ever play at WPI. Cain was awarded the 2007 Jostens Trophy; the yearly award given to the most outstanding Division 3 player. After finishing his playing career with a 89-20 record with the Engineers, Cain coached for his alma mater for the next eight years. During his time on staff alongside legendary coach, Chris Bartley, WPI never finished a season with less than 20 wins. In 6 of the 8 seasons, Cain helped the Engineers to NCAA tournament appearances. After his 8th season, Cain took his first head coaching job at Keene State in 2015. Cain turned Keene State into a national powerhouse. The two-time LEC Coach of the Year led the Owls to 5 NCAA tournament appearances, including two sweet 16 and one elite 8 appearance. The Owls finished the 2022-23 with a 28-2 record; after a successful year, Cain left Keene State to take the job at Johns Hopkins University. During his first year with Hopkins, Cain led the team to a 20-7 record. Now in his second year, Cain looks to build upon a successful year in the Centennial Conference. Hear about his favorite memories during his time playing and coaching for Chris Bartley, what went into the decision to leave Keene State, and what the future looks like for the Johns Hopkins basketball program. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:24 Updates, NYE Resolutions- 00:24-04:15 Intro- 04:15-11:41 Daily Schedule, Father Life, Scouting Process- 11:41-16:45 Playing/Coaching Career at WPI, Engineering Influence on Career- 16:45-28:09 Getting Opportunity at Keene State, Coaching Ty Nichols- 28:09-40:55 Success at Keene State, Coaching Jeff Hunter and Octavio Brito- 40:55-45:49 Break- 45:49-46:00 Process Leaving Keene State for Johns Hopkins, Johns Hopkins Athletic Department Success- 46:00-54:24 Roster Construction at High Academic School- 54:24-58:42 Relationship with / Hiring Jeff Hunter, Advice for Aspiring Coaches- 58:42-01:05:49 Losing Brayden Fagbemi, Current JHU MBB Season, Centennial Conference- 01:05:49-01:15:15Rapid Fire (Funniest Players, Inspirations in Basketball, Best Basketball Towns in Massachusetts)- 01:15:15-01:22:38 Starting 5: Ideal Players at Keene State- 01:22:38-01:26:02 Only in D3- 01:26:02-01:30:05 Outro- 01:30:05-01:30:41
Host Jaime Hunt reconnects with Bryce Hoffman live from AMA to explore his remarkable career evolution. From an unexpected layoff to his newly appointed role as Vice President and Chief Marketing Communications Officer at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Bryce shares insights on resilience, professional growth, and building meaningful connections in the higher ed marketing world.Bryce Hoffman's journey from career uncertainty to becoming a higher ed CMO is a testament to perseverance and adaptability. In this episode, Bryce reflects on the challenges of navigating setbacks, the value of leveraging your network, and the importance of embracing new opportunities with humility and confidence. His story offers actionable advice for aspiring CMOs and professionals facing similar crossroads.Key TakeawaysGrowth Through Setbacks: Career setbacks can be opportunities for immense personal and professional growth.Intentional Networking: Building and maintaining strong professional relationships can open doors and provide critical support during transitions.Focus on Learning: Embrace new challenges by breaking them into manageable steps and being open to learning from others.Authentic Leadership: Be transparent about your strengths and limitations in interviews and on the job to build trust and credibility.Navigating the CMO Search: Maintain stamina and composure during rigorous interview processes by preparing thoughtfully and leaning on your network.Resilience Through Setbacks Bryce shares how an unexpected layoff forced him to reevaluate his career and ultimately led to professional growth. He emphasizes the importance of reframing challenges as opportunities, noting, “When you're at the bottom of a mountain, focus on the next 10 feet instead of the whole climb.”The Value of Networking One of Bryce's key strategies during his career transition was tapping into his professional network. From past supervisors to peers in the industry, he found support and mentorship that helped him navigate the job search process and prepare for his new role.Becoming a Higher Ed CMO Bryce describes his excitement about joining WPI, a uniquely positioned institution with a strong STEM focus and global learning initiatives. He highlights his strategy for the first 90 days: listening, learning, and collaborating to make thoughtful, context-driven decisions that align with the university's mission.Advice for Aspiring CMOs For those looking to step into senior leadership roles, Bryce advises diversifying your skillset, taking on challenging projects, and remaining a lifelong learner. He stresses the importance of being authentic during interviews and relying on the expertise of your team once in the role.Bryce Hoffman's journey underscores that setbacks are often stepping stones to something greater. His story offers a powerful reminder that resilience, intentional networking, and a commitment to learning can lead to incredible opportunities. Whether you're an aspiring CMO or navigating your own career pivot, Bryce's insights provide a roadmap for success. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jaime Hunthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimehunt/https://twitter.com/JaimeHuntIMCAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Talking Tactics and Higher Ed Pulse. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
It's fair to say that the robots aren't coming, they're already here. Not a week goes by that we don't see a brand new article about some new self-driving car, another A.I company bursting onto the scene, or full on i-Robot style machines marching down an aisle. It's hard not to be unnerved by the impact robotics and machine learning can have on the workforce, and there's a lot of unknown factors we're going to have to deal with in the not-too-far-off future. That's where today's guest Dan Mantz hopes to make things a little easier for us. He's spent the last 30 years working in the field of robots; for private sector companies such as GM, FANUC America, or Electronic Data Systems, and educational institutes like WPI, Kettering University, and the Forbes Nonprofit Council. Dan now serves as the CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, or the REC. The REC's mission is to provide every educator with workforce readiness programs to increase student engagement in STEM programs. They hold hundreds of events every year that host over 1 Million students from over 70 countries, leveraging the power of competition and play to educate their students. We caught up with Dan to chat about how we can leverage our schools, private industries, and government to better educate people about robotics, and also how to build a more harmonious relationship between people and robots in the workplace. And finally, Dan shared with us how competition and play is one of the most effective ways to teach, even something as seemingly complicated as robotics. Whether you're a middle manager or CEO, this is definitely an episode you're not going to want to miss, so with that…let's bring it in!
In a world in which elections are shaping the future of more than half the planet's population, 2024 stands out as a pivotal year for global democracy. But how do international journalists see America's electoral landscape, and why does it matter so deeply to their home countries? Join an insightful conversation, hosted by Commonwealth Club World Affairs and the World Press Institute, featuring journalists from Brazil, Bulgaria, Finland, India, Italy, Kosovo, Nigeria, Peru, South Africa and Ukraine. They'll draw on their experiences covering their own national elections to offer fresh perspectives on U.S. politics. This discussion will explore common themes in election reporting across borders, highlighting the lessons learned from home that shape their views of American democracy. These journalists will also shed light on how U.S. elections reverberate globally, influencing political trends and media coverage in their own countries. At a time when democracy is at a crossroads, join us for an international look at how the world views America's most defining political event. World Press Institute was founded in 1961. WPI has been the premier organization in the United States providing international journalists with the opportunity to broadly investigate the country—its values, traditions of a free press, institutions, customs, regions, and peoples. WPI now has more than 600 alumni from 100 different countries around the globe. Organizer: Frank Price An International Relations Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Presented by Commonwealth Club World Affairs and the World Press Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 410 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Amit Pabari, founder and managing director at CR Forex as well as Tarun Pathak, director of Counterpoint Research. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (04:31) Markets rise and stabilise (05:34) The rupee hits a lifetime low. Why is the RBI not defending it? (14:37) Retail inflation jumps to highest level at 5.49% in 2024, WPI follows (15:52) What are mobile phone sales trends telling us about consumer behaviour? (24:56) Nobel prize in economics goes to academic work on inequality between nations Listeners! We await your feedback.... The Core and The Core Report is ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirements For more of our coverage check out thecore.in Join and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channel Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube
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Beth was raised in Worcester, MA and she was the youngest of three children. Unfortunately, she was born seventeen years after her second oldest sister. She was basically raised as an only child and unfortunately didn't get much attention from her parents. Alan's grandparents felt that she was a pretty blond haired, blue eyed young lady and that she'd get married and start a family. They never instilled any ideals about higher education and basically left her to fend for herself.Well, she and her husband did fall in love and started a loving family but then her dreams were crushed when she suddenly lost the love of her life and the father of her two children in the car accident.Beth did her best to encourage her children to shoot for the stars, aim high and big, go to college, many more doors will open for you. Alan says he's so grateful to his mom for "teaching him to aim high. She'd say you'll have choices. She taught me to care about school." My guest completed his Engineering degree at WPI, Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Though very successful, he felt as though he wasn't satisfied. At this crossroads of his life, Alan felt as though he wasn't "as focused on the inside-out, I was focused on the outside-in and I didn't realize it." Loosing his father at 2 1/2-3 years old was crushing for the entire family and says "loosing a father very young, it takes a lot of humility to admit that you need hope. Hope inspires others to better their best."One thing that Alan struggled with is that he didn't feel that his mother's advice matched her actions. "No one ever really led by example. So I've invested the last ten years, time and effort, on my own self improvement." Alan is now the CEO and Podcast Co-host of Next Level University as well as the Co Host of The Conscious Couples Podcast. Alan is a business and life coach. He'll help you stay focused, track your progress and achieve your best life. SOCIAL MEDIA:Social Media:www.facebook.com/alan.lazaroswww.instagram.com/alazaros88https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllchttps://www.nextleveluniverse.com "Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the roles they play in our lives. Jackie's guests were open and honest and answer the question, are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother and so much more. You'll be amazed at what the responses are.Gina Kunadian wrote this 5 Star review on Apple Podcast:SHLTMM TESTIMONIAL GINA KUNADIAN JUNE 18, 2024“A Heartfelt and Insightful Exploration of Maternal Love”Jackie Tantillo's “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast is a treasure and it's clear why it's a 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee. This show delves into the profound impact mother and maternal role models have on our lives through personal stories and reflections.Each episode offers a chance to learn how different individuals have been shaped by their mothers' actions and words. Jackie skillfully guides these conversations, revealing why guests with similar backgrounds have forged different paths.This podcast is a collection of timeless stories that highlight the powerful role of maternal figures in our society. Whether your mother influenced you positively or you thrived despite challenges, this show resonates deeply.I highly recommend “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast for its insightful, heartfelt and enriching content.Gina Kunadian"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In 2018/2019, in getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal stories of their relationship with their mother, for better or worse and what they learned from that maternal relationship. My guests and I Some of my guests include Nationally and Internationally recognized authors, Journalists, Columbia University Professors, Health Practitioners, Scientists, Artists, Attorneys, Baritone Singer, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Activists, Freighter Sea Captain, Film Production Manager, Professor of Writing Montclair State University, Attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Property Manager, Chefs, Self Help Advocates, therapists and so many more talented and insightful women and men.Jackie has worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. She has interviewed many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created the logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".Check out our website for more background information: https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantilloLink to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Or Find SHLTMM Website here: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Listen wherever you find podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/ShouldHaveListenedToMyMotherhttps://www.facebook.com/jackietantilloInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shouldhavelistenedtomymother/https://www.instagram.com/jackietantillo7/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-tantillo/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldHaveListenedToMyMother
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Greetings! Thanks for tuning in to our 101st show. Thistle, here! It feels surreal to post this month due to the imminent departure of our beloved sound engineer and producer, Jenna DiQuarto. Jenna has been with WLRN for 8 years and diligently produced our monthly show with care and craft. You leave some big shoes to fill, dear Jenna. Thank you for your years of service and dedication to the collective, to the station, and to our archives. You will be sorely missed by all of us! Today's show begins with an announcement about our partnership with Garnuu.com/WLRN. Tune in to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Our World News segment is written and delivered by Mary O'Neill with fill-in from Jenna DiQuarto. Caroline Parks was our editor this month and Jenna delivers her commentary about her experiences at this year's Fest as a shuttle driver and general volunteer around camp at the festival. The interview segment is directly from the Land on a quiet morning before the mass haul out. Thistle got to sit down with her instructor, Elizabeth Boyce, WPI festival coach for the ukulele ensemble to hear her reflections on the event this year. At the very end of the show, hear from our sponsor, Garnuu.com/WLRN and then it's onto our sign-offs by different members of the collective. This month's musical selection is a song by Nedra Johnson, board member of WWTLC.org, singer/songwriter, and producer for Big Mouth Girl, an entity that produces a yearly festival on the Land in Michigan. The song is entitled August Moon and depicts the Michigan Magic women tap into when in hive mind mode among those sacred ferns. Margaret's artist's statement follows about the featured cover art for this month's show. Thanks for tuning in! Artist's Statement: "For Edition 101, I used some photos Thistle had from her time at the festival this summer. I basically took the photos and arranged them - emphasizing the banners - WLRN, PUSSY POWER, and RISE around a photo of a tent with musicians playing. I played with the colors - allowing it to become an abstract, and festive, unifying whole - like the festival itself."
Winstone Pulp International is planning to permanently shut down its entire operation because of high wholesale energy prices. First Union delegate and WPI worker Jude Sinai spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text messageWin a free year of ChatGPT or other prizes! Find out out.What's currently going on with AI and high school students? How is the future FUTURE generation looking at AI? Are they using it, abusing it, or a little of both? Armaan Priyadarshan and Vasu Lakshmanan, high school students of Massachusetts Academy of Math & Science at WPI, join us to discuss. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Ask Jordan, Armaan and Vasu questions on AI and educationRelated Episodes: Ep 304: Preparing Today's Kids for the AI FutureEp 316: The Future of Generative AI in the Classroom. How Will It Work?Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:1. Impact of AI in High Schools2. AI and College Selection Process3. Risks and Benefits of AI in Education4. Integration of AI in Education5. Balance between AI and Human CreativityTimestamps:00:00 Generative AI impact on high school students.03:59 Microsoft lists OpenAI as competitor in report.08:03 Generative AI and language models changed education.12:46 GPT changed word choice and writing process.14:30 AI's impact on education and creativity.16:59 Discussing writing assignments, creativity, and individual performance.21:30 Promote AI ethical use through student engagement.23:34 Using AI in college essays and testing.28:48 Admitting to being lazy in school work.31:20 Parents' attitudes towards AI vary with background34:39 AI role in group work is limited.Keywords:AI in education, high school students, learning abilities, future of education, learning how to learn, responsible AI use, creative pathways, opportunities in AI, risks in AI, AI podcast, everydayai.com, college selection process, generative AI, standardized testing, college essays, AI overreliance, misinformation, coding errors, technological advancements, AI and creativity, analytical skills, AI shortcuts, human creativity, AI integration, calculators in schools, Chat GPT, higher-level thinking, Taco Bell AI, Meta AI, OpenAI. Get more out of ChatGPT by learning our PPP method in this live, interactive and free training! Sign up now: https://youreverydayai.com/ppp-registration/
Don't Force It: How to Get into College without Losing Yourself in the Process
In today's episode, I sit down with Signet's College Experts: Joanna Graham, Jasper Nighthawk, and Satia Marotta. We explore the latest trends in college admissions, discussing what has changed in the landscape and what students can do to stand out. Whether you're just starting your college journey or you're deep in the application process, this episode is packed with information you won't want to miss. Tune in and get ready to navigate the path to college with confidence!BioJoanna Graham is one of Signet's top admissions consultants. She has decades of experience in the college admissions and standardized testing space, having worked as an admissions interviewer and application reader at Georgetown University and then as an independent admissions consultant in the DC area. Joanna received her Bachelor's degree in Language & Linguistics and Sociology from Georgetown University. Joanna stands out because she is a current member of the Board of Governors at Georgetown, she spent nearly a decade working at the Graduate Management Admissions Council and she volunteers at a variety of athletic and military organizations such as Dog Tag Bakery, Team Red White & Blue, the Ironman Foundation, and the Pat Tillman Foundation. Clients and students love Joanna because she is kind, well-accomplished, and encouraging, she is an avid athlete and has completed nearly 40 marathons and ultramarathons and 2 Ironman triathlons and she is a proud mother and dog mom!Jasper Nighthawk has been working at Signet since 2016 and has tutored for over a decade. He specializes in writing (specifically college essays) and academic coaching, and he graduated with an AB from Harvard College and got his MFA from Antioch University LA. Jasper stands out because he is a practicing poet and author, he loves sports, cooking, writing, and his pet cat, he works as the University Storyteller of Antioch University, editing over a hundred articles a year, hosting an award-winning podcast, and crafting the story of that institution, he previously worked for seven years as a Poet in the School, and he has lectured on creative writing at both UCLA and Wesleyan. Clients and students love Jasper because he is calm and kind and he is encouraging and adaptable.Satia Marotta started working for Signet in 2018 and has many years of tutoring experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science with High Distinction from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and a Master's of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from Tufts University. She loves research and teaching. Satia stands out because she worked as a Graduate Writing Consultant at Tufts and as a Peer Academic Coach at WPI, she is an avid fiber artist and enjoys crocheting, weaving, and quilting. She even spins and dyes her own yarn, and she is a diligent bullet journaler and has been working on her doodles, hand lettering, and handmade papermaking skills. Clients and students love Satia because she is warm, enthusiastic, and intelligent and she takes an organized, concise approach to her tutoring2024-2025 Common App Essay PromptsRSVP here for our webinar on Executive Function Coaching for High Schoolers on July 25th.Access free resources and learn more about Sheila and her team at Signet Education at signeteducation.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/.
WPI 2024_106 Recorded 5/31/24 Spotify Playlist: "WPI 2024_106" PARENTAL ADVISORY
This Summer of 2024, put on your rain gear and come to Michigan for the Rise Festival on the Land and WPI. More info and how to get tickets here: https://wwtlc.org/summer/. All the women gathering on the Land is sure to make the Sun shine, sisters! With guitars and grace, the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival lived and thrived on what is now known as "the Land", a place that continues to be a gathering spot for thousands of women every year. This month's show begins with a PSA for the FIST conference happening in San Diego, CA over 4th of July weekend. Next you'll hear the greeting from WLRN member aurora linnea who introduces the next segment, WLRN's World News, penned and delivered by our correspondent Mary O'Neill. Next, enjoy the sweet sounds of Antje Duvekot with her song Long Way before Jenna shares excerpts of an interview she did with long-time MichFest family, Donna Every. Next is the We the Women promo for that gathering happening in the Pacific Northwest this Summer over the weekend of July 20th. Then it is on to Jenna's second interview with long-time women's music documentarian, Toni Armstrong Jr. Finally, hear Sekhmet read a passage from Donna's journal that she wrote the Summer of 2016 while camped in the woods of Michigan. Thanks, as always, dear listeners, for staying tuned to feminist-powered community radio, WLRN. Please listen, like, comment and share widely.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Benefits of Project-Based Learning Week: Developing high-impact practices for students can be beneficial for institutions. Kris Wobbe, associate professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry, explains why. Kris Wobbe is the Director of WPI's Center for Project-Based Learning. Most recently she directed the Great Problems Seminar program, WPI's first-year project's program. […]
If art is beauty then what is beautiful art? If expression is ideal then what is an ideal expression? What value is anything unless told by someone? Then who is to say the value of what someone tells truly is? We want art, we want expression, we want creativity, we want honesty and truth, we want simple and complex, we want room, we want closeness, we want the Heavens, and we want to escape personal Hells. The fickle flag of humanity rears its ugly head all again. It is the condition of such. WPI is neither brass, copper, gold, bronze, and or any other metal of a so called precious origin and or nature, but it is by exact means an expression of valuable sharing. A beautiful interpretation of hearing and listening and then ultimately succumbing to whatever harms and poisons that maybe. Is it beauty? Is it creative? Is it worthwhile? Does it have or merit value? Or is it simply--- Verdigris..... Please find out for yourselves... #blue-ish/greendreamz In this episode of We Play It Adui Yako ( AY The Wide Nose Bandit) and BK (The Portal Obsolete, The Dragon Ferry Conducta, The Marshmallow Burna, The Isolated Incident Gone Awry, and The Yellow Brick Road Maker) turn the unknown into the known as well as make the never heard seem completely in the know all at the same time. They share all and everything that aligns with sound. If you could shake one or both of their hands, you would never question creativity in music making again. Yup! That's those two dudes. Our gentlemen of a lesser noise and rhythm. Can't front on them. And why would you? Plug in, tune in, and listen up. The show is waiting for you to join in. Thank you! Featured Tracks: Thomas Powers, Julien Baker- Empty Voices Vincente Fernandez- Volver, Volver Macklemore- HIND'S HALL 7X3-21, M.Pines- Final State Mary Sue, Kenzo- Dragon junie, vjac0b- I AM JUNIE Bobby Hutcherson, The Roots- Montara - Remix Frank Ocean- Seigfried Rehash- Back to Strangers Chelsea Pastel- Price Going Up JUICEBOX- Headspace Invaders chameleon- The Ransom Spotify Playlist: "WPI 2024_105" (bridgwaterw) WPI 2024_105 Recorded 5/14/24 at Gregory Arms PARENTAL ADVISORY
How often does one think of or about the people around them or next to them or that person that they share all of life with or some parts of life with? How important are these so called precious moments and these treasures of time spent building and sharing with? When does the Asthenosphere become the Lithosphere? Oh shit! My bad. I went left. Respect your partners, friends, family, loved ones, teachers, and/or anyone positive within your environment. There's only so much time and so many people that you actually spend time with. Everyone chooses and finds themselves around certain people or a certain person for all sorts of reasons or some times 1 very specific reason. Don't lose sight of that. Make the most out of all and any relationships one encounters. The reward is priceless and even more than that, it's the truest form of a blessing that humans experience. These two music fanatics seem to truly get that and through music they share this with anybody, anyone, and very specifically--- you. WPI, Good Buddy! In this episode of We Play It Adui Yako (AY The Wide Nose Bandit) and BK ( Salamander Nutz, Gecko Body Skin Tone, Ferret Chin, and Chinchilla Shoulders have'n dude) come to the same page as always to bring the world harmonies that humans can't seem to figure out how to do for one another even after all of this time. 2024 and the same ole dumb bullshit is going on and down and even stronger in some cases.... It's entirely unfortunate as well as unnecessary. So sad and so ridiculous. Our musical journeymen will not stray, they will not falter, and they will not settle for anything less than effort in music making and sharing. They need this. You might not, but please listen and join in however you want whenever you want. You are very much appreciated.... #respect Featured Tracks: Cloud Nothings- Daggers of Light Trade-Off- Flatbush Zombies Ovrkast.- Montara Quadeca- DUSTCUTTER Daringer- Entrance Glixen- Adore Urban Dance Squad- Brainstorm on the UDS Lil Bo Weep- Human 24thankyou- Hound Romeo + Juliet- Gem The Smashing Pumpkins- Luna DJ Flipcyide, Rim- Nothing Nice WPI Recorded 5-7-24 Spotify Playlist: WPI 2024_104 (bridgwaterw) Recorded 5/7/24 at Gregory Arms Studio #wpi #weplayit PARENTAL ADVISORY
Special is as special does. 100! The Hundo!! Century mark.... There are a plethora of things that can be written and explained, but truth be known, it isn't even necessary. Understand the mission. Respect the code. Follow the sun. Today is so much sweeter when you know you deserve tomorrow. Life is the greatest teacher of all and living is the ultimate experience. Cement one's self in the right foundation and build the best relationships one can from there until whatever end. The formula is surviving at all and any costs. It's the right of the living and the only value worth defining. WPI thanks everyone who's ever listened or watched and/or supported this little idea. Endurance and longevity are obtained by consistent persistency. We will continue as long as perpetually allows. In this episode of We Play It Jon Paul Patton-JP (Special Guest, North County fixture, staple, pilar, and much more but without a doubt The Gawd) , BK (Supa Juice, Chocolate Guava, Kaopectate Slanga, Sunny BeRight, Cloud Mover, Shiny Mudd, and The In Yo' Face Nebula), and Adui Yako (AY The Wise Nose Bandit) get right into the meat of what this episode is and means. The connection of gratitude and the position of truth has channeled their way into a 100th episode that was originally planned and/or thought to be a major spectacle filled with locations and a huge budget and a ceremonious atmosphere of abundant joy and celebratory hijinks, instead created itself into a trifecta of absoluteness, positivity, and a rareness of a brilliant collaboration that may never be seen again. JP was and is the Hundo in THE HUNDO! AY and BK do their usual thing but in reflection mode. They take a few clips from previous episodes and share them and they pick a few tracks from episodes past and deliver those as well. Jon adds in 3 smoove songs from his music mansion collection and shares many angles of insight about himself, his family, his upbringing, and things close to his heart. You can't write the authenticity that is seen in this episode. You can't! It simply just has to be and come together on its own. In a time and a world where there are more lies in the truth and more truth in the lies, we should all thank the stars above for aligning these 3 specimens to triangle around accordingly. Acute, Isosceles, Obtuse, and/or Right We Play It will mathematically keep bouncing, They are just now starting to warm up. Like the Cosmos, stay with us because we are staying with you! Thank you everyone for reals!!!! 100! THE HUNDO! (We finally made it! And we made it!!) *EP. 100 out of order for order* *With Special Guest JonPaul Recorded 4/27/24 at Gregory Arms Studio JPP's Featured Tracks: SZA- Drew Barrymore Trevor Jackson- Puddles Roberta Flack- Just When I Needed You Boris Gardiner- Every N--r is a Star WPI/WePlayIt #wpi #weplayit PARENTAL ADVISORY
What do we really know? What do you really know? What makes your facts true versus some other person's facts? What kind of questions are those? Does it matter? Do we matter? Uh-oh! The questions come with weight. They come with an openness that isn't comfortable. Should WPI take a mental health moment/day/period? How hard is hard now a days? Content, context, and definition. These are the keys, the jewels, and the absolute must be understood and agreed upon marks. Confusion only exist because one doesn't know and/or one hasn't shared. Humanity, stop it! It's time to be what we actually are and should be. Opportunity over everything. Duplicate Antigen Dose. Take it! Take it again! Just get and use the cure. It's way past time. Have as many regrets as necessary. Just do what needs to be done. Here we go! Welcome in........ In this episode of We Play It Adui Yako (AY the wise nose bandit) and BK (The Subverted Connector- The Wonder Twin Defector- The Milk of Magnesium Ingestor- The Mid Day Tube Socks on Professor- The Capt'n w/no T'Neal Sailor) groove into solars and eclipses and anything unreal enough to make the believable seem para-actual. They are very tuff with it.... That was your one and only written warning. Know that you seen it. No fine print. Real size and really visible. Go on. The fellaz are ready. The material is ready. The sound is ready. The moment is ready.... You already know how they do it. You know why they do it. And they are going to continue to do it as long as they have breath. As long as there is sound. As long as there is melody. As long as someone somewhere says or does something with an instrument or something that makes some kind of musical note, pattern, and/or creation.... This is WPI. We welcome you and we sincerely thank you! Feast away with this episode of ear candy..... Featured Tracks:Cola- So Excited Spotlights- The Alchemist The Friends of Distinction- And I Love Him Psychi- velvet LOS KEMET- Most Civilized Spirit Yumeia, Tre Flip- stanza senza luce The Beatles- I'm Only Sleeping Hit-Boy, The Alchemist- MORRISSEY STPH So Low- HANDPRINT Suzy Clue- Remember Me Jay Dee, J Dilla- Shake It Down Ahk Sair, KINAYDUH- No Te Rompas Spotify Playlist "WPI 2024_103" WPI - WePlayIt Recorded 3-26-24 #wpi #weplayit PARENTAL ADVISORY
This week, we're revealing notes that Angie Solomon was advised to take- the week of Grant's death- when she and others had suspicions that Aaron Solomon's account of Grant's death appeared to inconsistent. According to Angie's notes, the story of what happened to Grant changed multiple times. As a reminder, here is his official witness statement to the police:"My son Grant and I pulled in WPI separately, parked side by side. I was still in my car but noticed my son get out to get his baseball gear out of the back of his truck. I looked down to check a work email and the next thing I know, I hear and see the truck rolling backwards into the ditch. I get out of the car to find my son and saw that he was trapped underneath the truck and immediately called 911."Trigger Warning: The following episode includes allegations of domestic abuse and sexual assault. EPISODE NOTES AND DISCLAIMER:WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, WE WOULD LIKE TO EMPHASIZE THAT THE VIEWS AND EXPERIENCES EXPRESSED BY THE INDIVIDUAL ARE THEIR OWN AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE EXPERIENCES OF OTHERS. ANGIE SOLOMON'S NOTES ARE FROM HER OWN POINT OF VIEW, HOWEVER, MUCH OF WHAT SHE STATED HAS BEEN BACKED UP WITH COURT DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDINGS. OPINION AND SPECULATION: THROUGHOUT THE PODCAST, THERE MAY BE INSTANCES WHERE OPINIONS AND/OR SPECULATION ARE EXPRESSED REGARDING CERTAIN EVENTS, INDIVIDUALS, OR CIRCUMSTANCES. THESE ARE THE PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES OF THE PODCAST HOSTS OR GUESTS AND SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS CONCLUSIVE OR FACTUAL STATEMENTS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dumbness personified and then some. If mistakes are made, make sure the corrections come in full effect immediately. When the radio works, let good music shine in. Call letters in the open. Area and zip codes stand up! Central time zone what it do?!? H-Town rep, blood, & soul. The mirror time has slowed down to show a reflection of moments where our two cohorts met and cemented their foundation. It's nothing but learning and living from there on out. No one knows everything and no one is all things. We gotta move and we gotta expand. Let the honor roll commence. We love these guys and we hope you do to. Technically, why else would you be here reading this and listening? Y? And the B? A to Z..... WPI! Chrome......... In this episode of We Play It Adui Yako (AY The Wide Nose Bandit) and BK (The Invisible Aardvark, The Geico Tongued, The Sloth Back Haired, The Pigeon Beaked, and The Beetle Bug Legged) summarize effort musically in genres not too often recognized and/or acknowledged. Dance, listen, and register. These two bold specimens are in love with the un-identified. They love sound and beat and chord and progression and rhythm and arrangement. They love what love is and can be and ultimately should be. BK never goes therefore he never went. AY goes therefore he always was.... You all need these yang and ying counter-parts. You all need their division as well as their root. They are all of us and they are all of them without even trying..... Define! Thank you........ Featured Tracks: Machinedrum, Freddie Gibbs- Kane Train Zeruel- Oztroja (demo) Amaria- Moon Kim Gordon- BYE BYE Lil B- BasedGods Pro Skater (Intro) gapyear- Is It August Joey Bada$$- Brooklyn's Own Crosses- Cadavre Exquis Dame D.O.L.L.A- Judgement Day Jed Arbour- You're Most Kind Young Jesus, Tomberlin- Ocean Ocean Alley- Confidence Spotify Playlist: "WPI 2024_102" Recorded 3/5/24 at Gregory Arms WePlayIt #WPI #WePlayIt PARENTAL ADVISORY
"While the prosecutor at his best is one of the beneficent forces in our society, when he acts from malice or other base motives, he is the worst,"- Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson, in a speech delivered in 1940.This week, we discuss the immense power a District Attorney holds, the potential demise of Tennessee Open Records, and a horrific scandal out of Johnson City. Next week, we'll be "back in the parking lot at WPI."-----------EPISODE NOTES:https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/ag/legacy/2011/09/1604-01-1940.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/archives/doj-archivehttps://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/05/tennessee-gov-bill-lee-cites-deliberative-process-to-withhold-records/69724789007/https://ballotpedia.org/List_of_who_can_make_public_record_requests_by_statehttps://tennesseelookout.com/2024/02/24/federal-judge-green-lights-victims-class-action-lawsuit-against-johnson-city-police/https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2023-08-16/tennessee-man-who-killed-8-gets-life-in-prison-in-surprise-plea-deal-after-new-evidence-surfaceshttps://www.tiktok.com/@theshadowoath DISCLAIMER:WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, WE WOULD LIKE TO EMPHASIZE THAT THE VIEWS AND EXPERIENCES EXPRESSED BY THE INDIVIDUAL ARE THEIR OWN AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE EXPERIENCES OF OTHERS. OPINION AND SPECULATION: THROUGHOUT THE PODCAST, THERE MAY BE INSTANCES WHERE OPINIONS AND/OR SPECULATION ARE EXPRESSED REGARDING CERTAIN EVENTS, INDIVIDUALS, OR CIRCUMSTANCES. THESE ARE THE PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES OF THE PODCAST HOSTS OR GUESTS AND SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS CONCLUSIVE OR FACTUAL STATEMENTS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Nèg Mawon Podcast, your go-to platform for in-depth discussions that unearth the complexities of Haitian history, culture, and contemporary challenges. I'm your host, Patrick Jean-Baptiste, and today we're diving deep into a topic that is fundamental to understanding Haiti's present by exploring its past. This episode is about the Haitian people, not their early leaders, some of whom we've literally turned into gods. This episode is about the moun endeyo and what remains of their legacy. In the cacophony of hardship that reverberates through Haitian history, we find the silent echoes of their resistance—they're the Army of Sufferers who shaped the nation in anonymity and struggle. In this episode, titled "The Struggle for Soil: Haitian Peasantry and the Seeds of Rebellion," I am immensely privileged to welcome Dr. Mimi Sheller, a beacon of scholarship and the Dean of the Global School at WPI. We're here to unravel the threads of Haitian fortitude and democratization embodied in the resistance of the moun endeyo, whose efforts and processes are seldom reflected in mainstream historical narratives. Our conversation traverses the deep economic desperation that has led to waves of outmigration that we see today on our screens, the assertion of the gangs, filling the security vacuum in response to the absence of the state, and the disruptions in the rural economy that have torn the fabric of traditional living that existed for hundreds of years. Haiti's story, it seems, is likened to a war, not of arms, but of power and provision and the endless fight for positive developmental opportunities in the shadow of military might coupled with domestic and foreign interests. Untold generations of our ancestors are buried in unvisited tombs and silenced in the historical records. But thanks to the efforts of imminent scholars like Dr. Mimi Sheller, some of them escaped the colonial archives. Dr. Sheller takes us through the everyday lives of 19th century Haitians, revealing the voices of the Haitian peasantry manifested through resistance. We reflect on the phrase, "You Signed My Name, but Not My Feet” as Dr. Sheller dissects the layers of democratization and the struggles inherent in Haiti's fight against slavery and external powers. We revisited the Piquet Rebellion, spearheaded by the enigmatic, barefoot Jean Jacques Acau, who carried the mantle of the common people against the forces of the ruling class. We explore the deep roots of resistance, the African-derived collective ownership traditions, and the intricate bureaucracy entwined with land distribution, all within the context of Haiti's revolutionary legacy—a legacy that redefined democracy and stirred the Atlantic world yet remains on the periphery of historiographical recognition. So, sit back, tune in, and journey through time as we delve into "The Struggle for Soil: Haitian Peasantry and the Seeds of Rebellion," with the inimitable Dr. Mimi Sheller on the Nèg Mawon Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/negmawonpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/negmawonpodcast/support
It's going to be a battle. Division III has arrived at the final two weeks of the regular season, but for many teams the last chance to secure playoff positions is now. Interact with Hoopsville: Twitter (now X) | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Email | #hoopsville On a special midday Monday edition of Hoopsville, we check in with teams around the country trying to finish strong. Teams battling for top seeds in conferences, even ranking positions regionally. So much on the line with so little time left. Are there any more surprises left in the season? And we will check in on news and notes around DIII. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline (subject to change): Stacey Ungashick Lobdell, Ohio Wesleyan women's coach Jared Fleming, Texas-Dallas men's coach Meg Barber, No. 1 NYU women's coach, and Dave Klatsky, No. 11 NYU men's coach Chris Bartley, WPI men's coach Pat Mackenzie, Saint John's men's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.
With more students interested in pursuing fields in STEM, Mark and Anna invited Sydney Trahan of Worcester Polytechnic Institute or more commonly known as WPI to join us in discussing what's unique about a technical school and more specifically, WPI. Known for their project-based curriculum and test-blind admissions process, Sydney shares what they really look for in applicants and what type of students thrive at WPI in this episode.Learn more about WPI at www.wpi.edu or contact Sydney directly at strahan@wpi.edu.
On this episode of The Healthcare Plus Podcast, Quint Studer hosts special guest Dr. David Grenache, Chief Scientific Officer of TriCore Reference Laboratories. Quint and David discuss how to replicate best practices, both in leadership and in medicine. Dr. Grenache shares examples of where he's driven change through the implementation of best practices and how he guided his team through those transformations.In their conversation, Dr. Grenache also shares valuable insights on:The critical role laboratory professionals play in predictive and preventative careThe role of AI in healthcareAnd the importance of leveraging tools and insights from laboratory data to impact population healthAbout David G. Grenache, PhD Dr. Grenache is the chief scientific officer for TriCore Reference Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In that role, he leads the TriCore Research Institute which helps to innovate healthcare through cutting-edge clinical device trials, advanced central lab services, and a sample biorepository. He is also the laboratory director of TriCore's flagship core laboratory, the medical director of immunology and of point-of-care testing, and a clinical professor of pathology at the University of New Mexico. He is a past president of the Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine, formerly known as the American Association for Clinical Chemistry. His term as president coincided with the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 and, as such, he helped lead the association through a period of turbulence and uncertainty. Dr. Grenache earned his PhD in biomedical sciences from WPI in Worcester, Massachusetts, and completed postdoctoral training in clinical chemistry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He has published over 100 research articles, abstracts, and book chapters and is frequently invited to speak at scientific meetings. His research interests are centered on leveraging longitudinal laboratory data to gain insights into individual and population health and the diagnostic tests used to manage the pregnant patient.
We had a professional audio engineer slow down the 911 call and attempt to reveal possible hidden details and unspoken narratives that lie within the background noise. As we navigate through parts of the slowed-down 911 recording, our intent is to bring forth the faint conversations and noises, attempting to reveal what is concealed amidst the chaos of the crime scene. We are not phonetic or linguistic experts by any means, however; please listen and come to your own conclusion. We also make note of some potential discrepancies stated by a WPI employee.DISCLAIMER:The following podcast episode features commentary on a 911 call breaking down the background noise. While the audio engineer is professional, an expert in the world of linguistics and phonetics is absent. We speculate with our own opinions but suggest the listener draw their own conclusion.Accuracy of Information: The information presented in this podcast episode is based on the available evidence, reports, and public records. While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, details may be subject to errors or omissions. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research as well.Opinion and Speculation: Throughout the podcast, there may be instances where opinions and/or speculation are expressed regarding certain events, individuals, or circumstances. These are the personal perspectives of the podcast hosts or guests and should not be taken as conclusive or factual statements.EPISODE & SHOW NOTES:Notes from audio engineer Josh Halasz on time stamps to listen for more background during the call:First Occasion: (0:00:04 ) possible metallic bang heard immediatelySecond Occasion: (0:30:15 - 0:31:26) audio clip of a potential/possible female before Aaron states "I have 3 men here" Third Occasion: (0:35:21 - 0:36:20) possible new voice emerges before Aaron answers "yes my son" Fourth Occasion: (0:38:06 - 0:38:27) This immediately follows the statement by Aaron made after the Third occasion of “yes my son is under it," you can hear a potential question being askedFifth Occasion: (1:28:18 - 1:30:24) A possible male voice potentially appears to be describing an object (Potential) Metallic Sound: (2:07:22 - 2:08:05) This very quick and sharp sound, potentially a metallic noise with a very high pitch. Following the bang, Aaron states "Oh my God."Sixth Occasion: (2:47:20 - 2:49:03) During this occasion you can faintly hear what's speculated/possibly a female voice.Seventh Occasion: (3:16:10 - 3:17:07) A possible male voice ends his phrase with the word "good"Eighth Occasion: (3:30:14 - 3:31:10) Another comment seemingly/possibly made to Aaron by either male or female in the background Ninth Occasion: (3:33:08 - 3:34:19) a potential male voice appears to say a phrase potentially ending with the word "expected"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/corruption-what-happened-to-grant-solomon/id1682824328?i=1000609576206
Jim Pouliopoulos, known to all as “Pouli” is a storyteller, professional speaker, author, and Senior Lecturer and Director of the Professional Sales Program at Bentley University. In July of 2020, his book, “How to be a WELL BEING: Unofficial Rules to LIVE Every Day”, was published by Wiley Publishing. It shares Pouli's insights on bringing a happiness-first approach to business, education, and life. In his three TEDx Talks, he explores similar concepts and the question of what drives inner motivation and professional success. He is also a certified trainer for “The Art of Brilliance,” a UK-based firm that specializes in training and development to increase workplace wellbeing and personal positivity. He is a currently a Facilitator at Force Management.He is a self-proclaimed "recovering engineer." After earning two engineering degrees and an MBA, he left the corporate world behind and found true happiness and success as an educator, speaker, facilitator, and author.Pouli holds an MBA in Marketing from Bentley University, a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from RPI, and a Bachelor's degree in EE from WPI.In this conversation with John McMahon, Pouli discusses the importance of happiness in business and life. He explains that happiness is not dependent on external circumstances but rather on our mindset and daily habits. Pouli emphasizes the need to focus on the process rather than the outcome and shares insights on how to minimize the impact of negativity bias. He also introduces the career satisfaction matrix and highlights the importance of finding enjoyment in our work.HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT[00:03:23] The gap between expectations and reality affects happiness[00:09:53] External circumstances should not determine happiness[00:13:39] Many people dwell on regrets and don't learn from them[00:17:13] Recognizing when negativity bias impacts our viewpoint[00:21:33] Importance of empathy and trust in sales conversations[00:26:01] Burnout from doing something well but not enjoying it[00:39:21] Gaining knowledge quickly vs. developing skills through practice[00:49:56] The importance of getting enough sleep[00:50:58] Focusing on daily actions rather than the end goal[00:53:39] Solution to many problemsHIGHLIGHT QUOTES[00:13:39] "Regret has always sort of been this early warning system that you're doing something against what you truly care about." - Jim "Pouli" Pouliopoulos[00:20:47] "If you just focus on things that are positive on a daily basis, you will be happier." - Jim "Pouli" Pouliopoulos[00:25:42] "If you do something well, but you don't enjoy doing it, it becomes drudgery." - Jim "Pouli" Pouliopoulos[00:32:32] "Mastery never means you stop learning." - Jim "Pouli" PouliopoulosLearn more about Jim "Pouli" Pouliopoulos through this link.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pouli/Check out John McMahon's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Qualified-Sales-Leader-Proven-Lessons/dp/0578895064
Welcome to the 88th edition of WLRN's monthly handcrafted podcast for this first Thursday of the month in August 2023. Festival season is upon us in full force! Emily and I (Thistle) were just in the woods of Michigan for Big Mouth Girl and WPI and are now getting ready to go back for MFR (Michigan Framily Reunion). Jenna and her wife are en route to the Pines as I write this description to join hundreds of women for another Michigan music festival. O' August! It has been a month for womyn's music, art, culture, and community for over 45 years now since the very first MichFest that Lisa Vogel and friends conjured for us. Having said all that, today's show is not as edited as some of the editors on the team would have liked, but it is still perfect in its own imperfect way, as all of our collectively created shows are. First up, hear Emily greet the listener before diving into Mary O'Neill's world news segment in which she features, among other stories, news on sexual violence in Brazil and the abortion ban in Texas. Aurora linnea contributes a short segment during the world news to pay tribute to the late great singer/songwriter Sinead O'Connor who died on July 26th in London. Be sure to stay tuned for that passionate and moving piece from aurora. Next up, hear Sinead's song "The Emperor's New Clothes" in its entirety before we move into the interview Emily and I did with Elizabeth Chesak, a desisting woman who speaks out about how transgenderism impacted her life. Sekhmet SheOwl delivers our commentary this month at the end of the show that desists on certain radical feminist takes on desisterhood and detransitioning. It is a thoughtful and well-crafted commentary on a subject that has puzzled women since the dawn of patriarchy which is: how do we deal with internalized misogyny in women who have bought in, at some point in their lives, and in one way or another, to male rule? I know we grapple with that at these festivals during workshops and in conversation, and the wonderful thing about festival is that women work it out, whether it is by finding the right neighborhood to hang out in, or by attending a workshop to talk it through. Women are resilient and creative when we come together away from the influence of men. We end the show with Sinead's voice, as the team at WLRN is sorely feeling the loss of our sister songbird who died too soon. Thanks for staying tuned to handcrafted, community-powered feminist radio, WLRN.
Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows! This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track! Check out today's questions: Christine: Dear Dr. Cabral, Thank you! As my interest in holistic health has grown, I have listened to many podcasts and yours has moved into my favorite spot. You give valuable information and I trust your intentions and integrity. Very inspiring! I did your stress and hormones test, and was able to talk to an IHP. One thing that stood out is that my cortisol levels are high and I should likely avoid intermittent fasting as it is a stress on my body. I am almost 54 years old and still in perimenopause. However, there is a lot of family history of cancer and other disease, I don't want to miss out on the benefits of autophagy. Is it possible to fast and counteract that stress with supplements such as ashwaganda or anything else? Christine: Dr. Cabral, this is my second question submitted today so I understand if you can't answer it. I wondered if you've ever been able to help people with a phobia to swallowing pills. I am embarrassed to say that I am 54 years old and still need to have food to swallow my vitamins. Imagine my horror when I went to the oral surgeon iand before the procedure could be done, they handed me a huge pill to swallow. They all searched in their lunch.bags for crackers or something, and in the end, I just chewed the pill (yuck) and swallowed it. So many people have tried to help and love to show off when they can swallow a handful of pills at once. I just can't get over this phobia. Diane: My husband and I are 47 years old. We workout 7 days a week. Everyday we run 2-4 miles, then do a 15 minute rowing interval workout, then do strength training, and then go in the sauna for 20 minutes. Although at times we feel like this intense exercise may be doing more harm than good, we also don't want to short change ourselves and not do everything possible to stay fit and in shape. Are we being less effective by doing as much as we are doing? Simon: Hi Dr Cabral, I heard recently on a bodybuilding podcast that heavy weightlifting sessions can result in systemic inflammation throughout the body and increased intestinal permeability, and therefore anything you ingest at this time might make its way into the bloodstream. The conclusion was that anything you regularly consume during or immediately after a heavy workout might result in the body forming intolerances to that substance. Is there any validity in these claims? I'm conscious that the things I ingest around workouts (glutamine, fruit, WPI) are staple supplements and foods for me, and I don't want to form intolerance! PS I suffer from intestinal permeability and IBS so this is a particular concern for me. Thanks! Ryan: First, I would like to thank you for taking the time to provide our community with The Cabral Concept, it's such a wonderful free resource on all things health. Your podcast has helped me in my personal journey as well as helped me learn and be better able to pass on my knowledge to friends and family. My questions have to do with microdosing psilocybin, brain health and neurogenesis. What is your take on it and do you have any strong objections to it, besides the legality? If you were to microdose, would you suggest taking any additional supplements to help, such as the Stamets Stack (psiloybin, lions mane and niacin) or any supplements to support any depleted nutrients? Thanks again! Thank you for tuning into today's Cabral HouseCall and be sure to check back tomorrow where we answer more of our community's questions! - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/2640 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!
One of the all-time WPI baseball greats, Nolan, joins us in-studio (00:07:00). Michael Rapinoe, CEO of Live Nation, calls in and announces he might be able to get Taylor Swift on later in the show (00:09:00). Nolan explains that he did not lie on the phone about his identity (00:27:30). Many are blaming celebrities like Tom Brady and Steph Curry for endorsing FTX (00:32:30). '80 for Brady's' trailer was released and the movie looks awful (00:41:00). The two-time MVP of The Dozen points out that he has never been called as a phone-a-friend (00:49:30). Taylor Swift calls in to discuss the Ticketmaster fiasco (01:13:47) & Steven Hyden of Uproxx and author of 'Long Road: Pearl Jam and the Soundtrack of a Generation' checks in to discuss his column ranking Bruce Springsteen albums (01:25:30).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/kminshow
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