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Ramon "Swift" Sloan is the founder of Swift Motion Pictures; a movie director, producer and writer. The Milwaukee native started his career in entertainment as a book author and publisher. he released his first novel Motivation- Mastering the Game in 2010 His breakout novel is now depicted in the film series Circumstances - which was executive produced by the author himself under Swift Motion Pictures, a venture that derived from a passion for the arts through his schooling of Television & Video Production at Milwaukee Area Technical College. His work in television includes that of cameraman and floor director for Milwaukee Public Television (MPTV) programs : Black Nouveau and Cooking Raw. His entrepreneurial work both as an author and movie producer have been featured in The Source Magazine, Sheen Magazine, Hip Hop Weekly, Cali Post, Don Diva Magazine, and more. He's also appeared on Tv One's talk show Sister Circle TV, This Is 50, Fox 6 news , and has been interviewed by countless journalist including the likes of Raro Lae, Margo Spann's CoCoa Hollywood Live, Kierra M of Dash Radio, and more.  Sloan is working on several film projects in various production phases.

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Christopher Matthew Spencer is a dynamic filmmaker with a diverse background, bringing a wealth of experience to the world of cinema. A U.S. Navy veteran and accomplished businessman, Spencer turned his focus to the entertainment industry, quickly making a mark as an actor, writer, and director. Trained at the prestigious Brian Cutler Actors Studio, he has secured roles in notable television series and commercials, while also contributing to voiceover and industrial projects.

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In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg welcomes Robert Richman — cultural strategist, keynote speaker, and author of The Culture Blueprint: A Guide to Building the High-Performance Workplace.

Robert takes listeners behind the scenes of what made Zappos one of the most admired company cultures in the world, including insights from working closely with the legendary Tony Hsieh. He explains how culture is not taught but co-created, why the best leaders don’t have all the answers, and what it really takes to build an environment where people thrive.

From emotional intelligence and personal responsibility to panic attacks, playfulness, analog habits, and the psychology behind real change, this conversation blends personal development, leadership, and practical cultural design in a way only Robert can deliver.

If you’re a leader, team member, entrepreneur, or anyone wanting to reshape your personal or workplace culture, this is an episode filled with clarity, humanity, and breakthrough insights.

🔥 What Listeners Will Learn
1. The Core Ingredients of a High-Performance Culture
How Zappos created an environment of happiness, ownership, and exceptional service — and why culture must start with recruiting and onboarding.

2. Why Emotional Work Begins With You
The hidden trap leaders fall into: trying to “fix culture” instead of fixing the internal feelings they avoid in their own lives.

3. The Power of Questions Over Answers
The questions Tony Hsieh and top leaders use to unlock creativity, innovation, and truth inside teams.

4. How to Handle Panic, Stress, and Overwhelm
Robert’s raw personal story of panic attacks, what he did to overcome them, and why facing feelings instead of resisting them creates freedom.

5. The Disruption Formula
How to predict the future by noticing frustrations with no solutions — and why removing what seems essential creates breakthrough innovation.

6. Analog vs. Digital Living
Why board games, movement, nature, and unplugging build deeper creativity, connection, and humanity in an AI-saturated world.

7. Micro-Decisions That Rebuild Confidence
Why clarity is an emotion, not information — and how simple choices (like choosing lunch) can retrain certainty and direction in your life.

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Podcast 1275: The Culture Blueprint: A Guide to Building the High-Performance Workplace by Robert Richman

There are parts of us we learn to love loudly and parts we punish quietly.


This episode explores the quiet war between two internal drives, the part of us that wants to be seen and the part that wants to stay safe.
Through stories of visibility, protection, longing, and self-correction, we dive into the tension between expression and control, beauty and meaning, mind and mirror.


Not vanity vs intellect.
But longing vs protection.


This is a slower, more introspective episode, a brief moment before integration.
If you’ve ever felt two sides of you pulling in different directions, this one is for you.

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Intellect vs Vanity - Episode 5

“Look Into Your Eyes – Pt. II (Bluegrass Folk Edit)” reflects a step forward.
Not a resolution, not a victory – just growth. The kind that happens quietly when you stop running from what’s uncomfortable and start sitting with it.

This version is about learning to stay, even when things aren’t healed yet. About honesty, patience, and the slow shift that comes from being seen and allowing yourself to change. Nothing is fixed here – but something has clearly moved.

If the first part was about survival, this one is about integration.
About becoming a little more yourself than you were before.

Look into your eyes Pt. II (Bluegrass Edit)

Imagine having your own world-class registered dietitian designing every meal to fit your lifestyle, help you lose fat, and maintain lean muscle without spending a cent. In this episode, Chalene explains how to use AI as your personal nutrition coach to create a fully customized calorie deficit plan that actually works. She walks you step by step through how to use ChatGPT to calculate your macros, design meals you will love, and fine tune your plan when progress slows. If you have ever thought it would be easy to lose weight if someone just told you exactly what to eat, this episode will show you how to make that happen. Watch this episode on YouTube this Sunday!!  &nbsp; 🔥 Join Chalene on Patreon&nbsp; for all the “age-affirming” surgery Updates&nbsp; 👉  &nbsp; 💥 Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! I use and love! 👉 &nbsp; 🤓 What You Will Learn  How to use ChatGPT to calculate your calorie deficit and macro goals Prompts that create a fully customized meal plan for your preferences and goals How to update your AI plan when your results stall Why personalized nutrition beats generic meal plans every time When to work with a real dietitian instead of AI How to save, edit, and reuse your meal plan like a pro  &nbsp; 🚨 PROMPTS Prompt 1: Get Your Personalized Calorie and Macro Targets Act as a world-class registered dietitian and expert on metabolism. Your goal is to help me calculate my current maintenance calories, my total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), and my ideal calorie and macronutrient targets to lose an average of 2 pounds per week while maintaining lean muscle. Ask me one question at a time to gather all relevant details about my body composition, age, activity levels, metabolic history, diet history, and lifestyle factors that influence my caloric burn. Then calculate my results &nbsp; Prompt 2: Build My Custom 7-Day Meal Plan Act as a world-class registered dietitian and a women's health and nutrition expert. I have already determined my calorie and macronutrient targets for fat loss (listed above). Your job is to design a fully customized meal plan that fits those numbers and aligns with my lifestyle, preferences, and goals. Before creating the plan, ask me these questions one at a time to gather the following information:  My food preferences Foods I dislike Any dietary restrictions My daily schedule Cooking skill Kitchen access Digestive issues Taste preferences Eating-out frequency Convenience needs Cultural or religious food practices Exercise routine Budget Preferred number of meals per day Any other lifestyle factors needed to customize the plan.  &nbsp; Follow-Up Prompt for Progress Adjustments I’ve been following my plan for two weeks and haven’t lost any weight. Walk me through possible reasons one question at a time and help me troubleshoot. Consider things like accuracy of food tracking, water retention, hormonal changes, sleep, activity level, and stress. Then, help me update my calorie or macro targets if needed. &nbsp; 🤓&nbsp;Related Episodes:  Exactly What I'd Do If I Wanted to Lose 20 Pounds (Step by Step)  Watch:  Listen:    &nbsp;  7 Tiny Habits That *Actually* Changed My Life Over 50 (Wish I Knew Sooner!)  Watch:  Listen:    &nbsp; 🎉Show Sponsors:  Happy Drops from Organifi!!! Go to  &nbsp;and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Upgrade Your Cookware to Our Place Today! Visit  and use code CHALENE for 10% off sitewide  &nbsp; &nbsp; 🎉Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left  &nbsp; 🧐 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉 &nbsp; Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉 &nbsp; We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene  &nbsp; To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show &nbsp; Connect with me on your fav social platform:  Instagram: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TikTok:  X:

How to Use AI as Your Personal Weight Loss Coach | Step By Step - 1250

In this compelling episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg welcomes Dr. Rebecca Heiss, biologist, behavioral scientist, and author of Springboard: Transform Stress to Work for You. Rebecca’s groundbreaking work reshapes one of the biggest myths in modern life — that stress is something we need to avoid.

Drawing from neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and her own profound life transformation, Rebecca reveals why stress is not the enemy. Instead, she shows us how to reframe fear, repurpose stress, and use it as powerful fuel for growth, clarity, and purpose.

She shares the moment that changed everything — when a family tragedy forced her to confront the life she was living and make bold, life-altering decisions. This experience, combined with scientific insight, led her to create the Fearless Stress Formula, helping people shift from anxiety to action, from avoidance to empowerment.

Together, Greg and Rebecca explore how stress impacts mindset, health, productivity, and meaning — and why your belief about stress matters more than the stress itself. They also dive into journaling, curiosity, post-traumatic growth, and how small daily actions can restore your sense of agency even in uncertain times.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, afraid, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your own potential, this conversation will give you a renewed sense of possibility — and a path to transform stress into strength.

🎧 What Listeners Will Learn
How stress can become a tool rather than a threat
Why your belief about stress has more impact than stress itself
The Fearless Stress Formula: Tiger → Transfer → Trajectory
How to turn fear into energy that moves you forward
The neuroscience behind cortisol, motivation, and resilience
Why curiosity and fear cannot coexist — and how curiosity rewires your response
The difference between PTSD and post-traumatic growth (PTG)
Why journaling works as an emotional and neurological release
How to reclaim control in uncertain times through small, consistent actions
How to apply these tools in relationships, careers, and leadership

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Podcast 1277: Why Stress Isn’t the Enemy - Lessons from Springboard: Transform Stress to Work for You featuring Dr. Rebecca Heiss

Hormones start shifting way earlier than anyone tells us, and for most women over 35 that sneaky change can make you feel like you are aging in fast-forward. This episode breaks down the hormone symptoms most doctors overlook and explains what is actually happening with estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone when you suddenly have brain fog, mood swings, stubborn weight gain, low libido, or sleep that goes off a cliff. Chalene also clears up the outdated fears around hormone therapy and shares the updated science every woman needs, plus simple natural hormone support options if HRT is not your thing. And if you have ever felt dismissed or confused by conflicting advice, you will hear exactly how to find a clinician who actually understands women’s hormone health so you can age powerfully instead of feeling unlike yourself. Watch this episode on YouTube this Sunday!!  🎉&nbsp;Camp Be More 2026!! Registration Now! Only A Few Spots Left  &nbsp; 🔥 Join Chalene on Patreon&nbsp; for all the “age-affirming” surgery Updates&nbsp; 👉  &nbsp; 💥Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! I use and love! 👉 &nbsp; 🤓 What You Will Learn  Why so many doctors miss perimenopause and menopause symptoms The real differences between perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause How declining estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone affect mood, metabolism, sleep, libido, and weight gain Why visceral fat increases in midlife women and how it relates to inflammation and insulin resistance What the Women’s Health Initiative got wrong about breast cancer risk and how updated research supports early HRT How to track symptoms, what labs to request, and when it is time to find a hormone specialist Pros and cons of common hormone delivery methods including creams, patches, pills, and troches Natural hormone support strategies like strength training, sleep, nutrition, and stress reduction How to avoid low quality telehealth clinics and what to look for in a qualified menopause expert  &nbsp; &nbsp; 🤓 Related Episodes:  I Tested 100 Anti-Aging Supplements - These 7 ACTUALLY WORK!  Watch:  Listen:    &nbsp;  Do these 4 Things to Balance Hormones Naturally  Watch:  Listen:    &nbsp;  The Shocking TRUTH About Menopause - Top Doctors Finally Speak Out  Watch:  Listen:    &nbsp; &nbsp; 🎉 Show Sponsors:  Organifi!!! Go to  &nbsp;and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Head to  and use code 50CHALENE to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping  &nbsp; &nbsp; 🧐 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉 &nbsp; Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉 &nbsp; We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene  &nbsp; To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show &nbsp; Connect with me on your fav social platform:  Instagram: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TikTok:  X:

The Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors Overlook in Women During Perimenopause and Menopause  - 1252

The Psychology of “Thank You” explores what lies behind two simple words. This audio looks at gratitude as a psychological force: how “thank you” touches trauma, people-pleasing, boundaries, dignity, and healing.

Written by: Khaled Abu El-atta

The Psychology of Thank You

In this heartwarming episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Soul Diving Sunday" Show, Shelley Whizin, Live & Die Happy Coach, explores the power of presence, listening, and nourishment during the holiday season. 

Shelley discusses how truly being present in conversations, offering genuine empathy, and sharing the nourishment of food—both physically and emotionally—can illuminate the lives of those around us. She reflects on finding joy even in dark times and emphasizes how small moments of connection can bring light, unity, and understanding into our relationships.

📘 Read Shelley’s article: https://bigblendlifestyle.substack.com/p/the-gift-of-presence

📚 Get her book – “What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory & Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life”
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/What-You-Bring-Table-Inspirational/dp/1087932106

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The Gift of Presence: Bringing Light to Others

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