1 What's The Girl Who Drank the MoonThe Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of choices within a richly woven fantasy narrative. The story follows a young girl named Luna, who is accidentally enchanted with magic after consuming moonlight as an infant. As she grows, she learns of her true identity and the secrets of her past, confronting the oppressive regime that sacrifices children to a mysterious witch in the forest. The novel emphasizes the

In the second part of this special episode, Amanda Radke and her guest Chris Earl discuss crucial topics facing the American beef industry. They explore the upcoming American Angus Association's annual convention in Kansas City, touching upon the expected delegate vote and the association's new partnership with Jeff Bezos on methane and emission studies. They heavily emphasize the importance of advocacy by ranchers, staying true to traditional values, and the need for a free and fair market. Chris

In September, Vending & OCS Nation podcast host Bob Tullio delivered a three-hour presentation at the Holiday House Tech and Sales event in Frisco, Texas. While leading their first ever sales track, Tullio noticed that certain sales tips and strategies truly resonated with the sales professionals in attendance.In this episode of Automatic Merchandiser’s Vending & OCS Nation, Bob Tullio shares those keys sales tips with podcast listeners and talks to some of the sales professionals who

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Chris Atwell, the founder of Mindset-Conquest. Chris shares his incredible journey from a dual life as a Fortune 500 sales leader and a touring rap artist to a full-time entrepreneur. The pivotal moment came after a health scare forced him to reevaluate his path, leading him to discover his true calling in coaching. He now dedicates himself to helping owners of manufacturers' rep agencies break through their ceilings by fir...

n this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Helena Zelinkova, founder of Helena Coaching. Helena shares her inspiring journey from feeling trapped in a conventional nursing career to building a brand dedicated to empowering ambitious female entrepreneurs. She delves into her mission of helping women unlock their confidence, strengthen their purpose, and close more deals authentically, all rooted in her powerful belief that "strong is feminine." Helena provide...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Kendra Vyse, the insightful founder of Clear Direction Advisors. Kendra shares her journey from a decades-long career in accounting to launching her own business advisory, where she now helps established service-based entrepreneurs break through the plateau of being stuck in a "glorified job." She delves into her holistic approach, which combines leadership coaching with practical strategy to help business owners r...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Anna Bates, the founder of Room 11 Coaching. Anna shares her remarkable journey from owning a baby swim franchise for 18 years to becoming a transformational coach. She delves into how her passion for developing people's potential, combined with her background in sales, led her to create a business that helps professionals and leaders navigate change, build confidence, and unlock resilience. Anna explains the core ...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Mark Pitcher, the founder of Fit After 50. Mark shares his powerful and deeply personal journey from a corporate tech career to building a wellness brand dedicated to helping men and women over 50. He opens up about the tragic loss of his son, which became a catalyst for him to completely re-evaluate his life's purpose. It was during this period that fitness became his salvation, leading him to lose 24 kilos and discover a ...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Gavin Bryce, the founder and CEO of Constant Progression. Gavin shares his journey from launching a social impact venture in East Africa to becoming a leadership coach and author. He discusses the pivotal role of the COVID-19 pandemic as a period of reflection that led him to focus on supporting leaders and entrepreneurs by helping them silence their inner critic and build authentic confidence. Gavin delves into the core of...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we meet Larry Jacobson, a former CEO who sold his company to fulfill a lifelong dream of sailing around the world. Larry shares his transformative six-year journey, which led him to a profound realization: the happiest people often have the least. This experience became the foundation for his new purpose—guiding others through major life transitions. Upon returning, Larry discovered a critical need for non-financial retirement coaching...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Julie Parker, the visionary founder of the Beautiful You Coaching Academy. With 25 years in the coaching industry, Julie shares her remarkable journey from psychotherapist to pioneering a heart-centered, holistic approach to life coach training. She delves into the evolution of coaching, the critical importance of foundational skills over rapid client acquisition, and her mission to empower over 2,700 coaches worldwide...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Yuri Amor Perez, the inspiring founder behind YUYO.love. Yuri shares her journey from creating inclusive in-person fitness communities with her non-profit, Fit Mixed Communities, to developing a holistic wellness app designed for the entire family. Driven by her experience caring for her Spanish-speaking, legally blind mother and her own children, Yuri identified a critical gap in the market for accessible, bilingual w...

In this episode of Founders Future, host Zach Young sits down with William Reis, a UGC content creator who rapidly transformed his career. William candidly shares his journey from working high-ticket sales jobs and facing significant debt to diving headfirst into the world of User-Generated Content. He reveals how, through relentless focus and disciplined pitching, he was able to replace his 9-to-5 income in just 62 days, achieving the freedom and financial stability he had been seeking. Will...

In this episode of the Second in Command Podcast, co-host Sivana Brewer chats with Will Smith, COO and Managing Partner of Lone Star Pups, a multi-location Dogtopia franchise with 15 stores across San Antonio and Denver.Will shares how he’s scaled his team from zero to 140 employees in just a few years by leading with servant leadership, radical transparency, and a simple but powerful formula: Time + Trust = Influence.From teaching his staff about personal finance to running anonymous team surveys

Send us a text Are you stuck? Well let’s fix that right now. Have you ever drove out of a parking lot, and you thought, man, something's wrong with my car and I can't figure out what it is and then you realize that you have the parking break on? I think everybody's done this once or twice in their lifetime maybe a few times. You think the car is running fine. Everything's going great, but I got the parking break on. What's the same thing that happens with your mind with a paradigm...

This episode of the Techzine TV Podcast comes to you from Atlassian Team Europe, Atlassian's annual event in Barcelona. Sander and Atlassian CTO Rajeev Rajan discuss the company's pragmatic approach to AI. A key part of that is that Atlassian maintains strict data privacy principles. That is, it doesn't train its AI on customer data. Still, it aims to deliver powerful AI capabilities through Rovo. Rajan explains how the Teamwork Graph technology connects work data across 80+ applications, en...

Norwegian shipping magnate John Fredriksen once owned the world’s largest fleet of oil tankers. He made billions shipping goods round the globe and was unafraid of high-risk deals.BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng explain how Fredriksen began as a ship broker, then dabbled in oil trading, before entering the most profitable part of the oil trade – ship owning. Once known for rowdy parties and sending his ships into war zones, he reformed his reputation after an oil spill

Send us a text If you’ve ever paid for business expenses out of pocket, like your phone bill, internet, or home office, and wondered if you can get reimbursed without paying more tax, this episode is for you. In this episode, you’ll learn how an Accountable Plan lets business owners legally reimburse themselves and their employees tax-free. You’ll also discover the 4 key rules every plan must follow to stay IRS-compliant, and the most common mistakes that lead to audit trouble. 👉 Get the

Key Topics Covered1. Sarah’s Journey: From Corporate to EntrepreneurWhy Sarah left a successful sales career for a life of freedom and travel.The importance of building a business around personal values—especially freedom.How the COVID-19 lockdown was a catalyst for launching She Scales.2. Making the Leap: Advice for Aspiring EntrepreneursDon’t quit your job until you’ve validated your offer and secured your first clients.Everyone’s circumstances are different—assess your risk tolerance and

Listen in as we talk tech, AI, and data as a tool in the fight for immigrant rights.In this episode, I’m joined by Bartlomiej Skorupa, Co-Founder & COO of Mobile Pathways, a tech nonprofit using AI and mobile data tools to support immigrants navigating the U.S. court system.Bartlomiej’s story - from fleeing communism in Poland, to burning out in corporate America, to almost losing his vision in Madagascar, and eventually building a mission-led tech platform - is proof that purpose and impact are