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We apologize... that it's taken so long so chat with apology expert Dr. Josh Bentley.

What makes an apology sincere? Why are so many corporations so terrible at public apologies? Should you apologize if you don't mean it?

Josh Bentley is associate professor of strategic communication at Texas Christian University. He is the author of the book "Devaluing Public Apologies in the Age of Social Media." His latest research focuses on ethical corporate communication.

AI is here. But how do we use it? Can AI be your new date? Will AI make us dumber? AI Wiz Jackson Edens is in the studio talking AI basics, ethics, and hot takes. He also shares the top free and paid AI platforms to play with both personally and professionally.

Ahhh massage. Massage sounds lovely, but where do you even start? What is the difference between Swedish, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic, etc? Are you supposed to be naked? What does your masseur think about while they are massaging you? We're asking all the questions on this episode with Massage Therapist Ambur Justeen Peterson.

"What do you do?" For a question we hear so frequently, you'd think it would be easier to answer. But responding on the spot is hard. On this episode, Sarah shares tips on how to confidently tell someone who you are and what you would like them to do with that information. You only have 7 seconds to make an impression. Make it count.

'Tis the season to be thankful, and to give back! But what exactly is philanthropy? Emily Zimmon shares the ins and outs of what philanthropy is, how to find the right places to give back, and how to be strategic while still keeping your heart in check.

Being successful at your job is one thing. But being successful at managing people? Manager Megan is in the studio sharing how she successfulishly manages employees as well as her sanity.

I think I'm a really confident person... Maybe. What do you think?

On this episode, host Sarah Michelle shares her experience in wading through the different levels of confidence.

When was the last time you tried something new? Engineer Marek Marasch shares how he discovered a love of theater in his 50s and how he's learned to adapt with life's changes and enjoy the journey.

Can you change a belief without abandoning your faith? Colby Martin, author of UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality, and, The SHIFT: a survival guide for becoming a progressive Christian, shares how he shifted his perspective while having faith that is stronger than ever.

Have you ever thought about selling stuff online? e-Bay expert Johnathan Neigum shares how he overcame drastic life changes to run an award-winning e-Bay business.