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When we are sick and tired of our old patterns, we come up with fresh starts and buddy systems to ensure success... yet often, we fail again. So how do we change FOR REAL??

We must move beyond our psychology as well as the inorganic beliefs that never belonged to us! Check out today's show for a quick Masterclass so you can "go all in" with your book!

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Today, Thursday, September 18th on Urban Forum Northwest, guests include:

Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr., former Washington State Representative talks about how Governor’s Directive 98-01 killed Affirmative Action in Washington State for 24 years.

Dr. Angela Griffin, CEO of Byrd Barr Place, comments on the organization's September 27 Annual Fundraising Gala.

Erica Hoard, Program Manager, Americans 4 Equality/MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative.

Justin Ellis, Lead Instructor, Americans 4 Equality/MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative.

Today, Loretta welcomes Samantha Fey who is the author of Heavenly Alliance: Call on Your Spirit Guides, Ancestors, and Angels to Manifest the Life You Want and The Awake Dreamer: A Guide to Lucid Dreaming, Astral Travel and Mastering the Dreamscape. She cohosts two popular podcasts, Psychic Teachers and Enlightened Empaths. Her work has been featured on Gaia TV, Coast to Coast AM, Woman’s World Magazine, and she’s a frequent presenter at Edgar Cayce A.R.E. After earning her master’s degree in education, she taught English for many years and now writes and teaches about intuition, crystals, Reiki, and manifesting.

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Episode 090: “The Courage to Act (When You’d Really Rather Not)”

Big decisions aren’t just choices – they are also actions. This week, JDK and Ashley unpack why moving from intention to action with difficult decisions can feel so hard, biologically and socially, and how we can make courageous follow through more reliable. They explore the brain’s “freeze” response, why uncertainty always feels so uncomfortable, and various tools that anyone can apply at any time. You’ll leave with a decision-to- action “bridge” that you can use the next time a necessary change brings big feelings– plus get a frank look at the emotional and physical costs of not acting when you know you must.

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In this episode of Diasporaa, hosted by Aditya Mehta, we explore the inspiring journey of Mohit Joshipura, a doctor and Chief Medical Officer at Open Loop. Originally from Bombay, Mohit moved to the US as a teenager and has since thrived in various parts of Texas, ultimately settling in Dallas Fort Worth. The episode delves into Mohit's transition from traditional medicine to digital health during the COVID-19 pandemic, his university life at UT Austin, and his experiences with the Longhorn Cricket Club. The discussion also touches on the intricacies of adapting to a new culture while maintaining roots, and sheds light on the growing role of telehealth in modern medicine.

List of Resources:

Bharatnatyam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bharatanatyam

Junagadh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junagadh

Longhorn Cricket Club: https://www.facebook.com/utaustincricket/

Porbandar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porbandar

Puna/Pune: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pune

Rajkot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajkot

Saurashtra: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saurashtra_(state)

About the Podcast:

Diasporaa was Aditya's third startup based in Vancouver, BC. It focused on helping new immigrants in Canada find their feet, get off to a running start and ease their assimilation into Canadian life. A big part of the platform were conversations, community and support. Though the startup stopped growing once Aditya moved to Seattle, WA - it remained alive in the form of several discussion groups and online communities.

Now, Diasporaa has been resurrected in the form of a podcast focused on uncovering and sharing interesting immigrant stories from the South Asian diaspora. It is available on YouTube, all major podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. and is also broadcast as a radio show on Alternative Talk 1150 AM and 98.9 FM HD Channel 3 on Wednesdays from 2-3pm PST.

About Aditya Mehta:

Aditya is a Bombay boy who has lived in Austin, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Vancouver before making it to his current home in Seattle. He has degrees in marketing, urban planning, real estate and strategy but has spent his career in financial services, social media and now real estate - mostly as an entrepreneur and partly as an employee at Amazon.

He balances Indian, Canadian and American culture, loves helping those who are new to North America and looks forward to the interesting stories that his interview guests bring each week. When not podcasting, he is helping his wife Prachi build her pharmaceutical business or hanging out with his son Arjun.

Connect with Diasporaa:

-Instagram: @diasporaapodcast

-YouTube: https://linke.to/dspyoutube

-Bio Link: linke.to/diasporaa

-Listen on Spotify: https://linke.to/dspspotify

-Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://linke.to/dspapple

-Diasporaa Podcast on KKNW Alternative Talk Radio: https://linke.to/kknw1150

In this episode of Made of More, host Chris Erdmann sits down with Jeff Deris, one of the principal owners of Nordic Partners Investments. They discuss Jeff's background in Seattle’s real estate market, his upbringing in a real estate family, and the foundational values instilled by his parents. Jeff shares insights on entrepreneurship, the importance of partnerships, and maintaining integrity and high standards in business. He also talks about health, lifestyle choices, and the importance of focusing on family and happiness. Jeff advocates for pursuing passion over profit and maintaining a work-life balance. He provides valuable advice for young entrepreneurs and underscores the significance of humility, continuous learning, and building good habits. This episode is rich with practical tips and motivational insights for anyone interested in real estate or entrepreneurship.

About the show:

Made of More is a radio show / podcast that shares the powerful, personal stories behind the entrepreneurs of the greater Seattle area and beyond, individuals who have built meaningful businesses and experiences not just to better their own lives, but to positively impact their communities, families, and the world around them.

This show isn’t just about what they’ve built – it’s also about who they are as people. We explore their journeys of inspiration, adversity, risk, and resilience. We dig into the pivotal moments, the challenges that shaped them, and the drive that pushed them to step outside the box and do something different. These are people who are made of more.

And so are our listeners.

Each episode is an invitation to connect more deeply; not only with the story, but with the mission behind each business. Whether it inspires you to chase a dream, break your own mold, or simply experience and support these ventures in a way that speaks to you, Made of More reminds us that greatness often begins with a story worth telling.

On this edition of Shmooze Radio (originally aired 9/04/12) Rabbi Elazar Bogomilsky brings you his message on Nitzavim-Vayelech.

Stacy and Eric Tackle Luck vs. Intelligence, Neighborhood Oddities, and Cultural Blindspots

This week on the podcast, Stacy tries her hand at the show intro (with questionable results—Eric’s still the pro!). She shares her idea for an “empty nest” social channel: just her and her husband deciding what stays and what goes as they clear out their home. Stacy also recounts a recent visit to a Silent Book Club with her daughter Annie, describing the unique blend of quiet reading and casual socializing. The experience reminds her of the TV show “Silent Library” a reference unfamiliar to Eric!

Meanwhile, Eric finds himself in a late-summer mood, reflecting on missed opportunities as the season ends. He tells a story about his mysterious neighbors, whom he mostly knows through their dogs. After noticing water running at “Lucky’s” house (name changed to protect the innocent), Eric tries to alert his neighbors and is met with confusion—only to discover later that the culprit was a house sitter and the water feature was intentional. Eric is gifted a thank-you gift card. This story sparks a conversation about the proliferation of doorbell cameras and their surprising role on social media.

For this week’s Cultural Blindspot, Eric watches “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” and enjoys the film’s edgy humor and rare collaboration between Warner Bros. and Disney characters. He learns it’s based on the novel “Who Censored Roger Rabbit?” and notes how well the film holds up.

On the other side of the pop culture spectrum, Stacy dips her toe into horror with “Scary Movie,” appreciating the parody despite her lack of horror film experience. Eric recommends “Shaun of the Dead” as a follow-up. Their discussion leads to classic comedy: Stacy references Carol Burnett’s famous “Gone with the Wind” parody, a nod that surprises Eric.

The main topic: Is it better to be lucky or smart? Stacy argues that luck sometimes plays a crucial role—she credits luck for scoring her house. Eric reflects on career-related luck during the pandemic. Ultimately, they agree: It’s best to be smart enough to recognize opportunity and humble enough to be grateful when luck strikes. Pressed to choose, though, both lean toward luck.