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Learn photography from a practical perspective from an OG photography educator, @JessicaWhitaker. You'll leave each episode with action steps to apply today so your business will benefit tomorrow.

Entrepreneurship

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, join me (@JessicaWhitaker) and photography email marketing expert Kendra Swalls (@GirlMeansBusiness) as she shares WHY you need an email list, exactly HOW to get started, and tips for GROWING an email list so you can BOOK more clients.
Find Kendra:
Email Membership: www.girlmeansbusiness.com/insider
Instagram @girlmeansbusiness
Girl Means Business Website


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Email Marketing for Photographers with Kendra Swalls

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, join me (@JessicaWhitaker) for virtual coffee with four amazing photographers in episode 4 of the new podcast series! Every month, different photographers will join me on the podcast to discuss hot topics. 


Photographers:


Mecca:
@meccaclarkephoto


Cecelia:
@ceceliapaigephotography


Dom:
@domdoesmedia


Helena: 
@helanamichelle


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I Can't Fix This in Photoshop: Nightmare Photography Clients

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, join me (@JessicaWhitaker) and Eden Strader (@EdenStrader) as she teaches us how to get started with Pinterest for our photography business.


Pinterest Masterclass use code JESSICA for a discount: https://eden-strader-photography.mykajabi.com/a/2147858570/VYKs3wob
Follow Eden: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edenstrader/⁠⁠⁠
Eden's website for freebies: ⁠⁠⁠https://edenstrader.com/⁠⁠
Eden’s podcast “That’s My Personal Business”
Tailwind website and use code "Eden Strader" for a month free


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Pinterest for Photographers 101 with Eden Strader

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, join me (@JessicaWhitaker) and Kelsey of Honeybee Weddings (@HoneybeeWeddingsMt) as she encourages us to step into our role as CEOs in our business and lives in a healthy, balanced way.

 Adventure Elopement Mentoring: https://honeybeeweddingsmt.com/wedding-photography-mentor-program


 Follow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/honeybeeweddingsmt/


  Kelsey's free photography resources: https://honeybeeweddingsmt.com/category/resources/



Tools Mentioned:

  AI Editing with Aftershoot: 


  "The Body Keeps The Score" book: https://amzn.to/44FFmLu


  "Atomic Habits" book: https://amzn.to/3UEfUS0


  Virtual Assistants: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/virtual-assistant


  Associate Team podcast episode with Kelsey: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/V6tPcC1JzJb


  Associate Team podcast episode with Cat: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/VlKCmKTJzJb



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Run a Healthy, Balanced Photography Business With Kelsey of Honeybee Weddings

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, join me (@JessicaWhitaker) for virtual coffee with four amazing photographers in episode 3 of the new podcast series! Every month, different photographers will join me on the podcast to discuss hot topics. This month, we're exploring the trend of wedding photographers advertising on social media that they'll photograph destination weddings at no cost to the couple.


Join the discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/QwQa8g5R⁠⁠


Photographers:
Kailan:
@kailancarterphotography
https://kailancarterphotography.com


Rory:
@rorycreelman
rorycreelman.com


Scott:
@sdhpics_
https://www.sdhpics.ca


Isabella:
@isabellavaccaphoto
https://imagesbyisabella.mypixieset.com/


Kylie:
@KylieMcKennaPhotography
kyliemckennaphotography.com


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I Do, But You Don't Pay: A Controversial Take on Free Destination Wedding Photography

Build and Bloom Photography Podcast With Jessica Whitaker

A place for training, orientation, and leadership content for those who are involved in or interested in Student Startup Inc.

Dive into the inspiring journey of Travis Hubbard, a 17-year-old entrepreneur earning more than $10K a month through his AI automation agency! In this episode of the Student Startup Podcast, Travis shares his remarkable path from middle school sports to dropshipping ventures, leading to his current thriving business. Discover how Travis leveraged lessons from football, resilience from failed ventures, and a passion for AI to revolutionize his money-making opportunities.
Travis discusses the power of productivity, the value of creating win-win relationships, and the importance of nurturing personal growth alongside professional success. Through his story, you’ll learn firsthand the transformative impact of dedication, hard work, and unwavering faith in shaping the entrepreneurial journey. Tune in now and be inspired to embark on your own path of becoming a business owner!
Connect with Travis!
Email CogniBot Automations support@app.cognibot.org 


Check out our upcoming events!

Learn more about us at www.studentstartup.org

Ep. #24 Travis Hubbard: Mastering AI and Earning Big

Get ready to meet one of the most successful student entrepreneurs we've encountered! Jakob Hansson manages a 6 figure lawn care business known as Jakob’s Lawn Care, while currently pursuing a a degree in entrepreneurship. In this episode, he walks us through a typical week in his life as a business owner, emphasizing the importance of adopting an entrepreneurial mindset in every aspect of life.
For Jakob, the key to success is straightforward – profit should exceed expenses. But the path there involves much more than numbers. He dives deeper into how he leverages quality, attention to detail, and well-structured operations to continue to fuel his business's ongoing expansion. He also has plenty of encouragement for other aspiring business owners looking to grow their side hustle and make an impact on the community. Join us and be inspired by Jakob's remarkable journey! 


Connect with Jakob!
www.facebook.com/Jakobslawnkare
316-453-7200 


Check out our upcoming events!

Learn more about us at www.studentstartup.org

Ep. #23 Jakob Hansson: Six Figures and Beyond - Lawn Care Success

In this episode, we are featuring Moises Rodriguez, an original member of Student Startup and a successful entrepreneur. Moises traces his remarkable journey from early involvement in our organization to running a thriving window-washing business, achieving a debt-free college education, and starting a Young Life program in Hutchinson, KS. He also updates listeners on his recent career shift to Koch Industries’ Supplier Enablement team as well as his upcoming marriage. 
Throughout the episode, Moises shares key mindset lessons and insights gained from his upbringing and entrepreneurial experiences. He credits his parents' hard work for shaping his strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities, and emphasizes the profound impact simply loving your customers can have on your business. There’s something for everyone in this conversation, so give it a listen!
Check out our upcoming events!

Learn more about us at www.studentstartup.org

Ep. #22 Moises Rodriguez: Window Washing To Corporate Workforce

Today, we are continuing our series where we're shining a spotlight on the heroes of Student Startup – those young entrepreneurs who are reshaping their future while enhancing the world around them. Today, we’re incredibly excited to introduce you to another exceptional student on this journey, Savannah Reed.
Savannah is a true standout in her league and the proud owner of her own babysitting business. In this discussion, she takes us through her journey, describing her transition from Student Startup to nursing school and her passion for pediatric care. Her story is a testament to meticulous planning, long-term focus, and a continuous pursuit of excellence. Tune in to hear more of her invaluable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone seeking a roadmap to a bright future!
Check out our upcoming events!
Learn more about us at www.studentstartup.org



Ep. #21 Savannah Reed: Bridging Dreams from Babysitter to Future Nurse

Join us for an inspiring episode with high school senior and entrepreneur, Blake Logan. As the brains behind Logan Lawn Care, Blake manages a successful business serving 12 residential yards and an HOA contract, pulling in $20,000 annually—all within a single square mile of his home. 


Blake's story sheds light on the value of mentorship, building trust, and integrity in business, all while prioritizing his faith and relationships. He shares the art of optimizing time, staying motivated despite a busy schedule, and emphasizes the importance of people and lessons over just monetary gains or victories. Don't miss this episode filled with motivation, wisdom, and insights for every young entrepreneur! 


Connect with Blake on Instagram: www.instagram.com/logan_lawncare


Check out our upcoming events!

Learn more about us at www.studentstartup.org



Ep. #20 Blake Logan: Grounded and Growing with Logan Lawn Care

Student Startup Inc.

Real-life strategies for the modern financial advisor who’s ready to scale. Join Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk, Altruist’s Head of Community Dasarte Yarnway, and guests as they share proven tactics, unfiltered advice, and hard-won lessons you can apply to your own practice. These conversations...

Dasarte recaps our conversation with Ben Beck, the co-founder of  Beck Bode. Dasarte highlights three important takeaways for all advisors and explains how you can apply the idea of radical honesty to your firm. 


ABOUT ALTRUIST:
We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.
Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/podcasts


STAY CONNECTED: 
Instagram ► https://www.instpagram.com/altruistcorp/  
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  
Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/

Recap: Mastering Investment Principles, Overcoming Challenges, and Radical Honesty

In this episode, Ben Beck, the co-founder of  Beck Bode, explores the strategies that have fueled his firm’s impressive growth. He highlights the transformative role of radical honesty in cultivating trust and enduring client relationships, which has been pivotal in driving exponential growth. Ben shares compelling stories and lessons from his journey, particularly his philosophy of “losing to win again,” where setbacks are seen as opportunities for future success. He also discusses his firm's challenges during expansion and how adhering to core values helped overcome these hurdles. This episode offers essential insights for business leaders aiming to foster a culture of transparency and resilience, providing them with practical strategies for sustainable success.


ABOUT ALTRUIST:
We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.
Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/podcasts


STAY CONNECTED: 
Instagram ► https://www.instpagram.com/altruistcorp/  
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  
Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/

Mastering Investment Principles, Overcoming Challenges, and Radical Honesty for Exponential Growth with Ben Beck

In this episode, Dasarte offers a detailed recap of his insightful conversation with Charesse Spiller, the founder of Level Best. He explores Charesse's groundbreaking H.O.T. framework for achieving operational excellence. Dasarte unpacks the intricacies of this theory and provides practical, actionable strategies for seamlessly integrating these principles into your firm’s operations today..


ABOUT ALTRUIST:
We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone. Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.
Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/podcasts


STAY CONNECTED: 
Instagram ► https://www.instpagram.com/altruistcorp/  
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/altruist  
Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/

Recap: Operational Tactics for Optimal Success

In this episode, we're joined by Charesse Spiller, founder of Level Best, to explore the transformative‬ power of operational excellence. Charesse dives deep into the principles and strategies that underpin a‬ smoothly functioning business operation. She illustrates how streamlining workflows, refining processes,‬ and fostering a culture of efficiency can not only improve day-to-day productivity but also become a‬ critical driver of growth and scalability. Through real-world examples and actionable advice, she shares‬ how financial firms, regardless of size, can harness the power of operational excellence to enhance client‬ satisfaction, optimize resource allocation, and unlock new opportunities for expansion. Tune in to gain‬ valuable insights and practical tips on building a solid operational foundation that propels your firm to new‬ heights.‬

ABOUT ALTRUIST:‬ 
‭We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone.‬ Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our‬ platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get‬ performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.‬ Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/podcasts‬
‭ 
STAY CONNECTED:‬
‭Instagram ►‬‭ https://www.instpagram.com/altruistcorp/‬
Twitter ►‬‭ https://twitter.com/altruist‬
Linkedin ►‬‭ https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/‬
‭

Operational Tactics for Optimal Success with Charesse‬‭ Spiller‬ ‭

On this live episode of The Advisor Journey, host Dasarte Yarnway is joined by guests Wes White of‬
‭ Patriot Wealth, Alex Newman of Grape Wealth Management, and Jason Ray of Zenith Wealth for a‬
‭ dynamic conversation on the unexpected, powerful ways to reach new levels of client trust.‬
‭ ABOUT ALTRUIST:‬
‭ We’re on a mission to make financial advice better, more affordable, and more accessible to everyone.‬
‭ Altruist is an all-in-one platform built exclusively to help RIAs start, run, and grow their practices. Our‬
‭ platform saves you time and reduces your costs: You can manage your entire book of business, get‬
‭ performance reporting, and bill your clients with ease and efficiency.‬
‭ Want to find out how Altruist can help you grow? See more at www.altruist.com/podcasts‬
‭ STAY CONNECTED:‬
‭ Instagram ►‬‭ https://www.instpagram.com/altruistcorp/‬
‭ Twitter ►‬‭ https://twitter.com/altruist‬
‭ Linkedin ►‬‭ https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistcorp/‬
‭

TAJ Live:‬‭ Mastering the Art of Client Relationships‬ ‭

The Advisor Journey

Through the first 3 years of the Weezcast, picks are UP 33.6% over the past 11 majors. 

They say the Weezcast is like the Novak Djokovic of the Aussie Open, up over 80 units in the major down under over the past 3 years! Buckle in.

Sports

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Men's French Open Final

French Open Round 2

Madrid Masters Day 5

Madrid Masters Day 3

Madrid Masters Day 1

WeezCast Tennis Picks

Der Podcast für echte Könner im C-Level. Nicht für Blender und Selbstdarsteller, sondern für Top-Manager, die wirklich etwas bewegen wollen und ihr Unternehmen jeden Tag ein Stück voranbringen. Und das, ohne sich zu verbiegen und ihre Werte zu verraten. 

Gudrun Happich, früher selbst als Mitglied d...

Management

Fallbeispiel – Heute geht’s um: Transformation, bzw. konkreter: Warum die meisten Transformationen und Change-Projekte wirklich scheitern:
Wie viele Change-Prozesse scheitern?
Warum scheitern sie? 
Wieso ist die „doppelte Transformation“ von Change-Verantwortlichen im C-Level so wichtig?
Mit welchen 8 Tipps können Sie Change-Projekte vorantreiben?
Aus dieser Folge werden Sie anhand von zwei Fallbeispielen mitnehmen, wie meine Klienten die Transformation Ihrer Unternehmen gemeistert haben.

Links zur Folge:
Website: https://leistungstraeger-blog.de/warum-change-projekte-scheitern/ 

Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.


Warum die meisten Transformationen und Change-Projekte scheitern – Fallbeispiel | Raus aus dem Hamsterrad #232

Content – Heute geht’s um das Thema Sparringspartner und Sparringspartnerschaft: 
Was macht ein Sparringspartner?
Mit wem können Sie als CEO offen und ehrlich reden?
Was sind die 21 geheimen Wünsche der Top-Manager an einen Sparringspartner?
Ist das nun Nice-to-have oder unerlässlich?
Welche Form ist für Sie geeignet: Sparringspartner und Management Coaching?
Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, wie Sie den schnellsten und effektivsten Weg finden, um im Top-Management so richtig durchzustarten. 

Links zur Folge:
Website: https://leistungstraeger-blog.de/sparringspartner-top-manager/
In einem Video habe ich zusammentragen, warum sich ein Sparringspartner für Top-Manager auf alle Fälle lohnt:
https://youtu.be/vJOTCys08Ac 

Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.


Sparringspartner: 21 geheime Wünsche der Top Manager – Content | Raus aus dem Hamsterrad #231

Content – Heute geht’s um Silodenken:
Wie lautet die Definition für Silodenken? 
Warum hemmt Konkurrenzdenken die digitale Transformation? 
Wie können Sie Silodenken aufbrechen – im Führungskräfte Coaching? 
Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, wie Sie zukünftig Silodenken vermeiden und die digitale Transformation vorantreiben. 

Links zur Folge:
Website: https://leistungstraeger-blog.de/silodenken-blockiert-digitalen-wandel/ 

Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.


Silodenken blockiert digitalen Wandel – Wie brechen Sie es auf? – Content | Raus aus dem Hamsterrad #230

Fallbeispiel – Heute geht’s um das große Thema: Geschäftsführerin werden: 
Inwiefern ist der Aufstieg an die Spitze für Frauen herausfordernd?
Wie werden Sie erfolgreich Geschäftsführerin oder steigen in den Vorstand auf? 
Warum kann Ihnen eine meiner Klientinnen als Vorbild dienen? 
Warum gleicht der Führungsstil von Frauen im Top-Management dem von männlichen Top-Managern?
Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, wie es Frauen gelingt, ins Top-Management aufzusteigen. 

Links zur Folge:
Website: https://leistungstraeger-blog.de/als-frau-ins-top-management/ 
Nutzen Sie den kostenlosen Online-Aufstiegs-Check-Up für Frauen und finden Sie heraus, wo Sie selbst gerade stehen, und wie Sie mit weniger Aufwand Ihren Aufstieg an die Spitze ermöglichen bzw. beschleunigen. In diesem Aufstiegs-Check-Up sind die 18 besten Empfehlungen, Tipps und Strategien zusammengefasst, die für den Weg an die Spitze erfolgsversprechend sind. https://leistungstraeger-blog.de/online-aufstiegs-check-up/ 
Zusätzlich habe ich das Kapitel geschrieben: „Ich komme nicht weiter, weil ich eine Frau bin: Vorurteil oder Realität?“ Darin lesen Sie über meine Erfahrungen mit dem Coaching von weiblichen und männlichen Leistungsträgern im Management. Außerdem beleuchte ich die Frage, ob es tatsächlich Unterschiede im Führungsstil zwischen Männern und Frauen gibt. 
Hier geht es zum Buch auf Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lL3Tg7 

Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.


Geschäftsführerin werden: So gelangen Frauen ins Top-Management – Fallbeispiel | Aufstieg an die Spitze #229

Content – Heute geht’s um unternehmerisches Denken und Handeln. Nicht jeder hat diese Fähigkeit und nur wenigen bauen ihr Talent kontinuierlich aus. Das ist Ihre Chance:
Welche Skills braucht es für unternehmerisches Denken? 
Warum wird für alle Führungskräfte unternehmerisches Denken und Handeln essenziell?
Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, wieso goldene Zeiten für Leistungsträger anbrechen. 

Links zur Folge:
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Leben an der Spitze - Der C-Level Podcast

Welcome to the Writer Craft Podcast, a show about creativity and craft. Remember when you told your sister stories in the night, snuggled under the covers of your waterbed? Or read books from the public library that delighted you? And now you’ve written your own novel. But will it change someone’s l...

Books

Main Topic: Discovery Writing with KimBoo York PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast.  Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements:  PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions closed. Reading stories now. Garden Home Community Library Writers Series "Self Publishing Success" June 25 gardenhomelibrary.org 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat (Day Passes $400) Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books out now. Focus and Finish: Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (First in Series) Focus and Finish Group Coaching Cohort Black Springs Saga Book 1 out now (it's the prequel) 99 cents (Accidental Stranger Book 2 preorder this coming week)    Author Update: Erick:  launched new book series (Black Springs Saga) June 21st, Importance of Telling Your Story. 90.7 FM KBOO Erick 9am-10am frustrated with the stories coming in (writers are not listening to submission requirements) Valerie: injured, humping along speaking Alaska Writers Guild conference in October  Moose's Tooth Pizza (Erick recommends I eat there.)    I'm reading:   Thunder Song by Sasha taqŵšeblu LaPointe  Erick:  Cold Victory by Karl Marlantes  KimBoo York is reading: Nirvana in Fire (English translation) (This is the graphic novel/manga version.)   Notes: Writing fan fiction helped [KimBoo] come into her own voice and writing process.  Discovery writing is a technique. Leaning into your curiosity.  Writing into the Dark (Dean Wesley Smith) Can intuitive writers use it? Dear Writer, Are you intuitive? Becca Syme. Instinct comes in. Study and practice = intuition Discovery writers lean on intuition heavily. New writers may have a hard time with discovery writing until they practice. After one million words, you will discover your writing style. Discovery writing as improve "Yes And" -- leaning on knowledge. Not free association writing. Writing into your curiosity (guard rails, not stream of consciousness). Going on the journey with the character.  Don't get stuck on what "should" happen. Just follow the curve as it goes around. Start small. Practice. Discovery writing before the page (Erick). Write out of order.  Reverse story beats, reverse outline. How can you use this in nonfiction or blog posts and essays? YES. A different process.  Nonfiction: Start with the introduction. Choose sentences to pull out as a section header. Move things around in manuscript for flow. Writing it out is what helps her (KimBoo) understand the organization.  First draft or second is not the finished product.  Do this with your marketing! Take two days to do it and stay curious. Stay curious until it's done. Purposely leave holes so readers will be curious and explore. Plug: houseofyork.info By the Seat of Your Pants: Secrets of Discovery Writing  One Million Words Club on Discord (productivity, mindset) Find Us:   Valerie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/valerieihsan Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Writer Craft Facebook Group Valerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick’s free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick’s Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Patreons:  https://patreon.com/valerieihsan    https://patreon.com/strangeairmysteries Tools: Passion Planner: https://passionplanner.rfrl.co/e86j8 (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIE150 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Resources:   "How to write an eavesdropping scene" on Erick's blog Reading Critique Group for Writers FB Group (Jennie Komp's group) 3 Bird View FB page (Jennie Komp's business page) Author XP (marketing for authors) (bi-monthly promotions) Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice or building a website. Contact Valerie for author coaching. Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast.  Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Balance meditation app.  Story Rubric version 1.1 and podcast episode. Three Story Method worksheet  Book Recs for writing/creativity/business: Thinking in Pictures by John Sayles  Take Off Your Pants: Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing by Libbie Hawker Story Hypothesis: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Resonating Stories by JP Rindfleisch IX Fast-Draft Your Memoir: Write Your Life Story in 45 Hours by Rachael Herron Three Story Method: Foundations in Fiction by J.Thorn and Zach Bohannon The Anatomy of a Best Seller by Sacha Black Slow Productivity by Cal Newport  

Ep159: Discovery Writing with KimBoo York

Main Topic: Using Tropes to Avoid Writer's Block PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast.  Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements:  PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions closed.  Garden Home Community Library Writers Series "Self Publishing Success" June 25 gardenhomelibrary.org 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books out now. Focus and Finish: Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (First in Series) Exploring Imagery in Creative Nonfiction Black Springs Saga Book 1 out now (it's the prequel) 99 cents    Author Update: Erick:  launched new book series (Black Springs Saga)   Valerie: new class good (planning on repurposing the content)     I'm reading:   Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin Thunder Song by Sasha taqŵšeblu LaPointe    Erick:    The Manitou by Graham Masterton    Notes: Use the tropes to get started.  The obligatory scenes are already outlined for you. You can definitely make it your own. It's not cheating. Read in your genre. Understand the tropes in your genre. (Deconstruct books you love so you can learn to write that way. Read: The Anatomy of a Best Seller by Sacha Black. Make an  Id List to discover your favorite tropes. Find Us:   Valerie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/valerieihsan Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Writer Craft Facebook Group Valerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick’s free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick’s Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Patreons:  https://patreon.com/valerieihsan    https://patreon.com/strangeairmysteries Tools: Passion Planner: https://passionplanner.rfrl.co/e86j8 (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIE150 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Resources:   "How to write an eavesdropping scene" on Erick's blog Reading Critique Group for Writers FB Group (Jennie Komp's group) 3 Bird View FB page (Jennie Komp's business page) Author XP (marketing for authors) (bi-monthly promotions) Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice or building a website. Contact Valerie for author coaching. Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast.  Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Balance meditation app.  Story Rubric version 1.1 and podcast episode. Three Story Method worksheet  Book Recs for writing/creativity/business: Thinking in Pictures by John Sayles  Take Off Your Pants: Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing by Libbie Hawker Story Hypothesis: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Resonating Stories by JP Rindfleisch IX Fast-Draft Your Memoir: Write Your Life Story in 45 Hours by Rachael Herron Three Story Method: Foundations in Fiction by J.Thorn and Zach Bohannon The Anatomy of a Best Seller by Sacha Black Slow Productivity by Cal Newport  

Ep158: Using Tropes to Avoid Writer's Block

PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast.  Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements:  PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions open until stories filled, or May 31st. 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books out now. Focus and Finish: Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (First in Series) Exploring Imagery in Creative Nonfiction Submissions class June 25th in Portland area. Link TBA. (Taught by Erick.)    Patron comment:  Comments/email from listeners:  Questions from listeners:   Author Update: Erick:  prepping for new class   launched new book series (Black Springs Saga) went camping with son (Cub Scouts) writing new story (TV pilot) (using as a sample for ghostwriting website) Valerie: started teaching new class mastermind helping me make some decisions getting ready for LeslieSophia changing website to streamline and point to coach I'm reading:   Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin Thunder Song by Sasha taqŵšeblu LaPointe    Erick:  Werewolf anthology Ten Things I Learned from Bill Porter by Shelly Brady HT to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack by Chuck Sambuchino Homicide (GN based on The Wire)  by David Simon One Tough Mother by Gert Boyle    Notes: Single use content is labor intensive.  Blog --> YT video, marketing material on various sites, podcast talking points. Podcast episode --> YT video, social media, newsletter, public newsletter.  Think about the purpose of the work you do. Harmonious message. Expert in field. Different video lengths serve different scenarios for your audience. Takes more than one time before they click on your content and engage with you. Look at HOW to use it, and where.      Find Us:   Valerie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/valerieihsan Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Writer Craft Facebook Group Valerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick’s free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick’s Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Patreons:  https://patreon.com/valerieihsan    https://patreon.com/strangeairmysteries Tools: Passion Planner: https://passionplanner.rfrl.co/e86j8 (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIE150 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Resources:   "How to write an eavesdropping scene" on Erick's blog Reading Critique Group for Writers FB Group (Jennie Komp's group) 3 Bird View FB page (Jennie Komp's business page) Author XP (marketing for authors) (bi-monthly promotions) Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice or building a website. Contact Valerie for author coaching. Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast.  Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Balance meditation app.  Story Rubric version 1.1 and podcast episode. Three Story Method worksheet  Book Recs for writing/creativity/business: Thinking in Pictures by John Sayles  Take Off Your Pants: Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing by Libbie Hawker Story Hypothesis: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Resonating Stories by JP Rindfleisch IX Fast-Draft Your Memoir: Write Your Life Story in 45 Hours by Rachael Herron Three Story Method: Foundations in Fiction by J.Thorn and Zach Bohannon   

Ep157: How to Reuse Content in Your Business

Main Topic: Author A.B. Herron on writing cross-genre with dyslexia Amanda is passionate about discussing the realities of being an indie author while being dyslexic, straddling the fantasy and romance genres, the importance of highlighting sex positivity in our society, and the impact her background in anatomy and zoology has on her magic systems and world building. PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast.  Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements:  PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions open until stories filled. Starting to read May 1st. 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books out now. Focus and Finish: Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (First in Series) Exploring Imagery in Creative Nonfiction    Patron comment:  Comments/email from listeners:  Questions from listeners:   Author Update: Erick:        Valerie: sick last week wrote lesson plans in bed   I'm reading:   Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin Thunder Song by Sasha taqŵšeblu LaPointe Slow Productivity by Cal Newport   Amanda is reading comfort books right now: Arrows of the Queen series.  Scent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a Search-and-Rescue Dog by Susannah Charleson Erick:   Notes: A.B. Heron is a dyslexic author residing in the Pacific Northwest. She works full time, writes in the cracks between responsibilities, and plays with dogs because she just can’t help herself. For more insights into what make her fantasy stories flourish, follow her on Instagram @a.b.herron or check out her website www.abherron.com Tip: If you have a Barnes and Noble near you, walk in and say you are a local indie author and ask if they are doing author signing.   Writes adult urban fantasy, romantasy, paranormal romance. Elemental World Series (two books now, third coming this year, 5 total in series).   Dyslexia was a barrier to being a writer only emotionally. Looked for strong technical editors. Spelling and word choice are struggles. Name recall is hard.    Showed original work to trusted people, started getting positive responses, showed little bits at a time. "I can write, just not spell. The distinction was powerful for me. I am smart." Not barriers; just work arounds. Used a small press that didn't keep the rights. They help you make a book. Luminare Press.   Vellum dyslexia font choice: 1 in 5 people with dyslexia, fonts don't make it easier to read for all people. Font doesn't slow Amanda down. Ask your readers if they want a paperback with a font designed for dyslexic readers.   Need magic systems to make sense with science background. Looking at the anatomy of humans and canines. Build physical laws into magic systems. How water or energy works, conservation of matter. HOW does it work?    Wished she'd maybe finished writing series before publishing. Learn as you go. IG book community very supportive. Tripped into publishing.   Abherron.com  Instagram a.b.herron Books available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble   Coffee Fueled Stories Podcast, Ep with A.B. Herron Amanda is signing at  Hot and Steamy Romance Writers in Portland '24 event.   Find Us:   Valerie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/valerieihsan Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor

Ep156: Writing Cross-Genre with Dyslexia, featuring guest A.B. Herron

Announcements:  PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions open until stories filled. Starting to read May 1st. 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books out now. Focus and Finish: Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (First in Series)  Author Update: Valerie:  adopted a new dog "Buddy 'Keif' Nelson" Monthly Reflection tonight, or this weekend at the latest (if you are a patron and want to do it with me, let me know) just coming out of Q1+ funk and catching up on visiting with friends and self-care, so my tasks in the last week have been skewed towards personal/not business: haircut, birthday party, meditation, journaling, appointments with my life coach, yoga, introducing Usha to new doggy friend, fancy brunches, attending a new mastermind group I'm in, hot tub soaks, lunch out with a friend, and taking our new dog to the vet. And the next few days will be the same: catching up with friends, seeing my dad and step-mom, taking my son out to dinner, Chiro, yoga, the gym. starting work at the bookstore again part time starting next week.  I'm reading:  beta read manuscript The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Thunder Song by Sasha taqŵšeblu LaPointe  Notes: I read from the Foreward and Step One of new permafree book Focus and Finish: Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers. ** Foreward I’m a not-so-closet list-lover. Some of you may not like lists. Some of you might have tried list-making in the past and found it didn’t work for you. But even if you are not a list-lover, you will find usefulness and value from this book and the exercises and resources in it. I think we’ve all had the experience at one point in our lives where we’ve woken up and discovered that what we are doing is not what we want to do and, in fact, was someone else's idea all along. Maybe that was the job that your dad wanted you to have, or maybe it's the parenting style that your partner wants you to use, or maybe it's the vacation that your friend wants you to go on. Maybe none of those things held interest for you—or went against a core belief, even—yet you somehow made yourself believe you wanted them and you trapped yourself into doing them. For instance, if you have been saying out loud all your life that you wanted to be a lawyer, and you went to law school, and you took the bar exam, and you passed the bar, and now you’re working in a law firm, and you're doing the hours, and you say to yourself (and you say to everyone else), “I’ve always wanted to be a lawyer, and now I'm a lawyer. Isn't that great?” but underneath all that, you discovered at some point that, actually, you never really wanted to be a lawyer. What you wanted to be was a scuba dive instructor. If that is your passion and you can find a way to make a living doing scuba, then why are you a lawyer?  This book will help you identify your dreams and plan for a future of success doing the things that are truly important to you. Happy Planning! Valerie ** Step One The system I’m about to show you is one I do at least twice a year, because I know myself. And I know that I get caught up in the zeitgeist. I get caught up in the excitement that other people have about their businesses and I think, “I can do that, too!”  For instance, all my life, one of my dream jobs was to own a bookstore. And then, some years ago, I was offered the chance to buy, very inexpensively, a little bookstore. My breath quickened. My heart rate accelerated. Whoa. This was my dream. Here it was, handed right to me. It would be so easy to do—the way it was set up, the finances and the inventory and the space, and even the internship, basically.   I thought about it for weeks.  The reason she wanted to give up the bookstore was because she wanted to put more time into her own writing, which should've been a red flag from the very start, but I was still hooked into that old dream of owning my own bookstore. I sought the advice of my best friend. “If you were already making money as a published author, would you want to own a bookstore?" she asked. “No,” I said. I didn't even have to think about it. The word just blurted out all by itself. "Then there's your answer,” she said. "Oh."  And I didn't have to think about it anymore. Continually checking in with yourself and writing out your passions, writing out your dreams, is what's going to help you achieve them later on. Not just in the goal setting, in the strategizing and planning around it, but in acknowledging that this is your dream and you want to work towards it. Whatever it is—scuba diving, traveling, becoming a mailperson. Training dogs.  It can be anything. It can be work-related or can be personal. Maybe you just want to learn Russian because it's a gorgeous language. It would just be for fun. Do it. Dream it. Write a goal around it. And do it. Ideals change. Intentions change. It’s natural. So, twice a year, I use this system to make sure I’m living the life I want, reaching for the goals that will fulfill my dreams. * * * There are two ways to go about doing this process, arguably a third, and on first glance it’s going to be a big giant wishlist. But for you non-list-lovers, think of them as bullet points. Or mind-mapping. Option one is to go about these exercises wearing the Business Owner Hat. If you are a small-business owner, freelancer, or writer/teacher/artist, and you want to get a head start on your business plan, this could be a good option for you. You’ll be planning and goal-setting with only your business or art in mind. Option two is to mix it all up: personal, spiritual, business, home/yard. If you work at home, all these areas merge anyway—to some degree—and feed into one another.  Option three is great if you are a linear thinker or you like to think in categories. Option three is really option one, over and over again. (i.e. personal goals/wishes, then business goals/wishes, then home/yard goals/wishes.) Choose one and go with it. If you choose option one and you veer off in the middle of it, no worries. The exercises all work the same. It’s your mindset that can change as needed. Option two is my personal preference, but what usually happens for me is I do option two and then shift to option three. And what I mean by that is when I first start making my list of dreams, goals, and wishes, I dump everything in—reaching out to all aspects of my existence. My personal life, my spiritual life, my business life, my health projects, my gardening goals. And then at the end, when I feel like there's nothing left to put on the list, I reach back and look at the categories in my mind, starting with my business.  Is there anything in my business world that I’m leaving out? Is there anything that I haven't given myself permission to say out loud on the page? Is there anything that I'm too embarrassed, afraid, or irritated to mention on this list? And I write it down. And then I go to the next category. Is there anything that I'm forgetting about gardening that I want to put on this list? Et cetera. * * * Okay, let's get started.  Get yourself situated where you can be comfortable – and that could mean sprawling on the floor with markers, or at a bar stool with sharpened pencils, or lounging in a chair by the fire with a laptop. You need something to write with and something to write on, and probably a tasty beverage close by.  Once you're situated, think about whether you are going to focus on a specific area in your life right now, or let it fly and write down anything that comes to mind. If you decide that you just want to concentrate, for example, on your business goals, you could do that. Again, I prefer to lump it all in to one.  I find that one feeds into the other and, because I'm self-employed, sometimes it's hard to segregate anything out.    Step 1 Take as long as you need to write down anything and everything you want. This is the place to let go. No one will see this. Write down all the things. Think magic wand. Think No Barriers—financial, time, reality. This is the Dreaming Page. If you could do anything, if you could be anything, if you could have anything, what would it be? Maybe think of the Dreaming Page as your ideal life. What’s on the page? What’s in the dream life?   Your “bullet points” don't have to be huge grandiose things, like Go to China—although that could be one of them. It can also be Paint the Shelf in the Bathroom Turquoise.  Big dreams and little dreams. Write it all down. There may be a slight concern that, unleashed, this might turn into an eighty-two page To Do list. Don't worry too much about that, because if that's what ends up happening for you, I have another exercise at the end of Step Three that will fix it. So for right now, in any category in your life, or in every category in your life, write down the things that—if there were nothing standing in the way—you’d want to do, be, see, have, or experience. * * * Tips/Resources:  • For this exercise, you can use any kind of notebook, but since I’m a Passion Planner nerd, I like using the Passion Planner Road Map found in physical Passion Planners (or on passionplanner.com—affiliate link—under their downloads) as a template.  • I prefer to write on a notepad first and transfer the information over to my planner with better penmanship, and after I’m clearer about my goals. • If you need more structure, you can set a timer and brainstorm for a specified length of time. Find Us: Valerie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/valerieihsan Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Writer Craft Facebook Group Valerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick’s free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick’s Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Patreons:  https://patreon.com/valerieihsan    https://patreon.com/strangeairmysteries Tools: Passion Planner: https://passionplanner.rfrl.co/e86j8 (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIE150 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Resources:   "How to write an eavesdropping scene" on Erick's blog Reading Critique Group for Writers FB Group (Jennie Komp's group) 3 Bird View FB page (Jennie Komp's business page) Author XP (marketing for authors) (bi-monthly promotions) Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice or building a website. Contact Valerie for author coaching. Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast.  Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Balance meditation app.  Story Rubric version 1.1 and podcast episode. Three Story Method worksheet  Book Recs for writing/creativity/business: Thinking in Pictures by John Sayles  Take Off Your Pants: Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing by Libbie Hawker Story Hypothesis: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Resonating Stories by JP Rindfleisch IX Fast-Draft Your Memoir: Write Your Life Story in 45 Hours by Rachael Herron Three Story Method: Foundations in Fiction by J.Thorn and Zach Bohannon   

Ep155: Step One of Setting Goals

Writer Craft Podcast

Irreverent, entertaining, educational, inspirational, and sometimes ridiculous. Aaron Singerman and Rob Bailey present, CHIPS & CAVIAR.

Dive into a world where opinions clash and debates rage!  This episode sees hosts Aaron and Rob debate some of today’s most divisive subjects, from the future of remote work to the realities of climate change.  Tune in for a rollercoaster of emotions, insights, and of course, a bit of fighting.

Debating Today’s Most Divisive Topics  | Episode 20

We dive deep into a heart-stopping tale that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Join us as we unravel a story filled with danger, panic, and the fragility of life itself. Aaron Singerman and Rob Bailey recounts their harrowing brush with mortality, brought on by a series of events that pushed them to the brink of despair. From treacherous underwater mishaps to the eerie darkness of Lake Boca, nothing is off-limits as we delve into the heart-pounding moments that tested their limits.

Dangerously Close To Drowning | Episode 19

Transgender activist, Rosa Montoya, goes topless at the White House during Biden’s pride event

Transgender Activist Goes Topless At The White House | Episode 18

On this episode, Aaron and Rob recount their wild time in Cabo for Rob’s 40th birthday party.  Along the way, they reflect on the importance of living in the present moment, particularly as they grow older.  They discuss how the 30s are a time for building businesses and utilizing the skills acquired in the 20s to achieve success.

Cabo Dreams And The Reality Of Living Fully At 40 | Episode 17

The importance of consistency, the ability to see and take advantage of opportunities, and the willingness to work towards big, scary, and unrealistic goals.

Setting And Achieving Big Goals: Taking Control Of Your Life | Episode 16

Chips N Caviar

Strategic viewpoints on business, law, and technology.

Chris speaks with CEO of LOT Network - a non profit organization that was formed to combat Patent Trolls.  They discuss the past and current state of the patent system, the role of corporations in perpetutaing the patet trolling issue, and the progress being made to improve the problem.

PATENT TROLLS (4) - The Untold Story of Corporations Eating Themselves

Chris speaks with Georgia Quinn, General Counsel of Coinlist about the importance of blockchain technology for digital privacy, the roadblocks the SEC has imposed on crypto projects, and the new SEC proposal (rule 195) that may transform the blockchain industry.

The SEC & Blockchain: Who Will Save Us from Ourselves?

Chris gives some push-back to the common assumptions of diversity & inclusion with quantitative diversity expert, Paolo Gaudiano, President of Aleria research.  They also look at the data on how diversity makes companies more productive and get more clarity on the D&I movement as a whole.

Looking Into Diversity & Inclusion

Chris & Allison Bender, senior privacy and cybersecurity attorney take a journey from the beginning of internet regulation to today's regulatory landscape through the lens of cybersecurity.  They talk about the origin of internet regulation introduced in the 80's, the laws that helped enable the tech boom of the 90's, the cybersecurity legal framework developed in the early 200's, and the current state of cybersecurity threats as well as protective tactics for tech companies.

PRIVACY & CYBERSECURITY(2) -  Today's Cyber Attacks are Hacking Humans (w/ Allison Bender)

Chris speaks with Lee Cheng, former General Counsel of Newegg about the various problems with the patent system in America.  They discuss the history and intention of the patent act, the special interest groups involved in perpetuating the patent troll industry, Blackberry's infamous patent troll case against NTP, the reforms that can be made to improve the current incentive system, and many other topics.

PATENT TROLLS (3) - The Patent Office is a Friend to Greedy Attorneys w/Lee Cheng

The Leading Edge

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With summertime quickly approaching, many summer hires include those under the age of 18. The Department of Labor has increased its enforcement efforts, making it crucial for employers to re-familiarize themselves with the federal laws outlining child labor restrictions. In this episode, we discuss the largest areas of risk for employers in the hiring of minors, including limitations on hours worked, applicable state child labor laws, and hazardous occupation restrictions.

How to Plan For the DOL Turning Up the Heat on Child Labor Enforcement Efforts

On January 10, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule on “Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act” which replaced the rule that made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors. Fisher Phillips will discuss the differences between the former DOL rule and the new rule which now make it more difficult to classify workers as independent contractors. We will also review likely arguments that plaintiffs’ attorneys and DOL investigators may make to challenge a worker’s classification as an independent contractor. In addition, this podcast will discuss state laws relative to independent contractor classification and provide tips on how to stay in compliance.

Employing Independent Contractors

Healthcare is one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in the country, which effectively places a bullseye on employers for costly litigation and administrative claims. Fisher Phillips will discuss how industry norms have become costly missteps in terms of Department of Labor (DOL) investigations and employee litigation, and share some of the most common classification mistakes we see. Our focus will be on exempt status classification, employee v. contractor (W2 v. 1099) status, and related myths, all through the lens of federal wage and hour law. This podcast will highlight practical tips for employers to avoid and a blueprint for staying in compliance.

Common Wage Hour Myths and Misclassifications for Healthcare Employers (presented by attorneys Hagood Tighe, Megan Janes, and Julia Sherwood)

Remote work is the future of work in many industries, and compliance mistakes can be costly to businesses.  Employers and employees alike have recognized certain benefits of hybrid and permanent remote work policies. While remote work arrangements are not practical for every job or desired by every employer, when such arrangements are embraced and become embedded into company policy, employers need to ensure they are taking proper precautions.

Best Practices to Minimize Risks of Employing Remote Workers (presented by attorneys Hagood Tighe, Matt Korn and Ben Dudek)

Fisher Phillips tackles one of the most frequently used and more often than not confused white collar FLSA overtime exemptions – the administrative employee exemption. A frequent target of collective action litigation, the nuances of the administrative employee exemption can seem overwhelming to many employers. This podcast will break down the basics of the white collar exemption.

The Fair Labor Standards Act: Administrative White Collar Exemption (presented by attorneys Hagood Tighe, Joel Rice and Scott Fanning)

Fisher Phillips Wage and Hour Podcast

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Let me pump you up on this Friday 

Doing the small scary things

All things biz, mental health, normalizing the funk!

The power to decide

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The most common question that makes its way into my DMs multiple times a day is how do I keep showing up with everything going on? So, let’s talk about it 

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Inspiring conversations for women about career &amp; life, harmony &amp; balance, leadership &amp; growth, and more. We include practical tips, tested strategies, professional advice, and new possibilities to explore. Join us!&nbsp;

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Self-Improvement

In this inspiring episode of “Tips for the Transition: The Career Roadmap,” we welcome Louise Neil, a seasoned career strategist specializing in mid-career pivots and reinvention. The founder of Pivoting Point Career Solutions, Louise uses her deep understanding of human behavior and strategic thinking to help professionals navigate significant career transitions.

Join us as Louise shares her expertise in helping mid-career professionals navigate significant transitions. Discover practical steps, strategies for overcoming challenges, and insights on assessing your skills and passions. Tune in for an empowering episode packed with actionable advice to help you navigate your mid-career pivot with clarity and confidence. Key Discussion Points: Signs You Need a Change: Common indicators that it’s time for a mid-career pivot. Overcoming Uncertainty: Advice for those who feel stuck but are hesitant to make a change. Challenges and Solutions: Major challenges faced during mid-career transitions and how to overcome them. Assessing Skills and Passions: How to evaluate your skills, strengths, and passions to determine your next career direction. Mindset Matters: The importance of mindset in navigating career transitions and cultivating a positive outlook.  CONNECT WITH LOUISE NEIL
CEO & Career Empowerment Coach

Website: louiseneil.com

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/louise-neil

Louise’s Gift: Career Clarity Assessment | A guide to charting your path forward, navigate moments of uncertainty, and achieve greater fulfillment. pages.louiseneil.com/careerclaritystartshere


CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST, MARÍA TOMÁS-KEEGAN
Certified Career & Life Coach | Transition Expert

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This FREE checklist will help you assess your readiness for a career change. It covers five key areas to consider before embarking on this significant journey.
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A Mid-Career Pivot or Complete Reinvention? Insights & Strategies for Success with Louise Neil

In this insightful episode of “Tips for the Transition: The Career Roadmap,” Lori Mazan, a pioneering force in leadership development and co-founder of Sounding Board, joins us.

Lori brings over 25 years of experience coaching executives and CEOs, from venture-backed startups to Fortune 100 companies. Her new book, “Leadership Revolution: The Future of Developing Dynamic Leaders,” challenges outdated leadership development methods and offers a fresh perspective tailored to today’s modern workplace.

Lori will share why a Leadership Revolution is needed to modernize leadership development to meet the demands of the 21st-century workplace.

We’ll explore what has changed in the business landscape that necessitates new leadership development methods.

She’ll help us understand why simply focusing on skill development is insufficient for today’s leaders.

You’ll hear practical advice on how to support your leadership development journey best.

Lori will reveal the essential traits and practices that make exceptional leaders stand out.

She’ll also share career-changing approaches to prepare developing leaders to tackle today’s unique challenges.

Plan to be inspired and equipped with the tools to revolutionize your leadership approach. Tune in for actionable insights and transformative strategies from Lori Mazan, designed to help you thrive as a leader in the modern workplace.

 CONNECT WITH LORI MAZAN
President & Chief Coaching Officer ~ Sounding Board, Inc.

Website: https://www.soundingboardinc.com/leadership-revolution

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimazan


CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST, MARÍA TOMÁS-KEEGAN
Certified Career & Life Coach | Transition Expert

Get Your FREE Career Transition Readiness Checklist

Are you contemplating a career transition but unsure if you’re ready to take the leap?

This FREE checklist will help you assess your readiness for a career change. It covers five key areas to consider before embarking on this significant journey.
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Leadership Revolution: Why Are We Still Developing Leaders Like It’s 1985? with Lori Mazan

Welcome to this week’s episode of “Tips for the Transition: The Career Roadmap,” where we explore the vital role of building strong, supportive networks in achieving personal and professional growth. We’re delighted to have Dr. Shenelle DuBose with us, a visionary in public education and a champion for women transitioning from burnout to brilliance.

Episode Overview:

Join us as Dr. DuBose unveils the “Fabulous Five” concept — a powerful strategy for assembling a personal support squad that empowers, challenges, and guides you toward fulfilling your dreams. Whether navigating career changes, personal challenges, or new entrepreneurial ventures, understanding how to cultivate these essential relationships is crucial to your success.

Key Discussion Points:

Who Are the Fabulous Five: Dr. DuBose explains why these five types of relationships are essential for personal development and fulfillment.Cultivating Your Circle: Strategies for identifying and nurturing these roles within your existing relationships or extending your network to include new, supportive connections.Real-life Impact: Dr. DuBose shares how her Fabulous Five has been instrumental in her personal and professional achievements.Building Meaningful Connections in a Digital World: Tips for fostering substantial, offline relationships in an era dominated by online interactions.Overcoming Challenges: Advice for those struggling to find or maintain supportive relationships.Maintaining a Balanced Support Network: Ensuring your Fabulous Five provides support and constructive feedback when necessary.Debunking Myths: She’ll address common misconceptions about the importance and functionality of building a supportive tribe.Tune in as Dr. DuBose guides us through building a tribe that uplifts and supports, ensuring you have the right people in your corner as you navigate the complex path of life and career transitions. Join us to discover how to harness the power of your own Fabulous Five and transform your journey into one of empowerment and success.

CONNECT WITH DR. SHENELLE DUBOSE
Dream Architect

Website: educatorsmovingon.com

Gift: FREE “Education Consultant Business Checklist” guides you through launching your consultancy in 30 days or less. Ready to take your next step? Let’s monetize your skills and talents:  to.educatorsmovingon.com/ed-consultant-checklist

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CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST, MARÍA TOMÁS-KEEGAN
Certified Career & Life Coach | Transition Expert

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Are you contemplating a career transition but unsure if you’re ready to take the leap?

This FREE checklist will help you assess your readiness for a career change. It covers five key areas to consider before embarking on this significant journey.
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Tribe Building 101: The Power of Your Fabulous Five with Dr. Shenelle DuBose

Welcome to this week’s episode of “Tips for the Transition: The Career Roadmap.” In this show, we dive into a case study with Christina Losch, a former Texas teacher who made a radical leap into the transportation industry’s recruitment world, leveraging her education expertise to forge a new path in civil infrastructure recruiting.

Episode Highlights:

Career Transformation: Discover how Christina transitioned from the education sector to becoming a specialist recruiter, applying her skills to an entirely new industry.

Motivation for Change: Christina shares what drove her to leave teaching and explore new opportunities.

Support and Resources: Insights into the support and resources instrumental during her career shift.

Emotional Journey: Christina opens up about her feelings during this significant life change and the personal growth that accompanied her career transition

Recruitment Challenges: Learn about the challenges Christina faced as she navigated her new role in recruitment and how she overcame them.

Valuable Lessons: Christina provides vital lessons learned and advice for others considering a similar drastic career change.

Join us as Christina Losch shares her unique story of career reinvention and provides practical advice for professionals looking to make their own career transitions.

Whether you’re contemplating a slight shift or a complete career overhaul, Christina’s journey offers valuable insights into navigating new paths with confidence and strategic planning.

CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA LOSCH
VP, California Transportation

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christinamjonesmba

Email: christina.jones@lviassociates.com

Email: christinajonesccf@gmail.com


CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST, MARÍA TOMÁS-KEEGAN
Certified Career & Life Coach | Transition Expert

Get Your FREE Career Transition Readiness Checklist

Are you contemplating a career transition but unsure if you’re ready to take the leap?

This FREE checklist will help you assess your readiness for a career change. It covers five key areas to consider before embarking on this significant journey.

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A Career Change Case Study: From Teaching to Recruiting with Christina Losch

This week on “Tips for the Transition: The Career Roadmap,” we delve into a provocative discussion with Tai Goodwin, a visionary coach known as the “vision midwife.” Tai is celebrated for her strategic and intuitive approach to helping trailblazers turn their big visions into impactful realities. With a storied career that spans from award-winning instructional design to empowering entrepreneurs, Tai challenges conventional narratives around life’s purpose with transformative insights.

Episode Overview:

Demystifying Purpose: Tai Goodwin breaks down the myths, exploring why rethinking traditional ideas about purpose is crucial for genuine fulfillment.

Personal Insights: Tai shares pivotal experiences that reshaped her understanding of purpose, providing a fresh perspective on what it means to lead a purpose-driven life.

Impact on Well-being: Discussion on how our mental health and happiness can be adversely affected when our purpose is tied to other people.

Embracing Independence: Tai advocates for detaching purpose from others as a pathway to a more rewarding and spontaneous life.

Practical Guidance: Steps to shift focus from a people-based purpose to embracing a life filled with joy and self-discovery.

Addressing Criticism: Tai responds to concerns about the potential aimlessness of a life without a conventional purpose, offering insights into how personal fulfillment can be profoundly motivating.

Join us as Tai Goodwin inspires us to reconsider the narratives we’ve been told about purpose, urging us to find freedom and joy in blazing our own trails.

Prepare to challenge what you know about purpose and discover a path to personal success that is uniquely yours with Tai Goodwin on “Tips for the Transition: The Career Roadmap.”

CONNECT WITH TAI GOODWIN
Vision Midwife & Messaging Strategist

Website: thatmarketingteam.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/taigoodwin

Facebook: facebook.com/tai.goodwin

Instagram: instagram.com/taigoodwin


CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST, MARÍA TOMÁS-KEEGAN
Certified Career & Life Coach | Transition Expert

Get Your FREE Career Transition Readiness Checklist

Are you contemplating a career transition but unsure if you’re ready to take the leap?

This FREE checklist will help you assess your readiness for a career change. It covers five key areas to consider before embarking on this significant journey.
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Conventional Wisdom Revisited: Debunking the Myths of Purpose with Tai Goodwin

Tips for the Transition | The Career Roadmap

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