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Majlis Travel: Experiencing Liwa Festival as a family and for the first time (22.12.25)

Majlis Travel: Experiencing Liwa Festival as a family and for the first time (22.12.25)

<p>Abdul Karim shares his experience of joining Liwa Festival from a family entertainment perspective. Running until January 3, Liwa Festival offers a perfect blend of adrenaline-fuelled motorsport action together with heritage and family friendly activities. In this podcast, listeners will understand why they should join the festivities in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region.</p><p>Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com<br><br></p><p>************************</p><p>Follow us on Social.<br>www.facebook.com/pulse95radio<br>www.twitter.com/pulse95radio<...

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2025 December 22

Nest Hotel opens in Al Jada (16/12/25)

Nest Hotel opens in Al Jada (16/12/25)

<p>Arada offer you the incredible opportunity to get a taste of living in Al Jada with the grand opening of the Nest Hotel, attracting tourists, businesses and even students to use their remarkable facilities and ammenities.</p><p>Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com<br><br></p><p>************************</p><p>Follow us on Social.<br>www.facebook.com/pulse95radio<br>www.twitter.com/pulse95radio<br><br></p>

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2025 December 17

ACRES Property Expo 2026 (08/01/26)

ACRES Property Expo 2026 (08/01/26)

<p>"ACRES 2026" is the perfect opportunity for buyers to invest into the real estate sector in Sharjah as the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) have approved a reduction in sales and purchase fees for transactions conducted at the Sharjah ACRES Property Expo 2026. Sales fees will be 0.5% for real estate developers, 1% for UAE and GCC nationals, and 2% for other nationalities. To understand the details further, the Morning Majlis team had the opportunity to speak to Saeed Ghanim Al Suwaidi, Chairman Organizing Committee of ACRES 2026.</p><p>Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online...

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2026 January 8

Modernizing Insurance Pricing From Excel to Explainable AI  - Thomas Holmes of Akur8

Modernizing Insurance Pricing From Excel to Explainable AI - Thomas Holmes of Akur8

<p>Today's guest is Thomas Holmes, Chief Actuary for North America at Akur8. Holmes focuses on how actuarial teams can modernize pricing and reserving with automation and AI while maintaining governance and actuarial soundness. Thomas joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss why pricing and reserving modernization is hard to execute in practice, and how insurers can adopt AI with the governance and explainability actuarial teams require. The conversation also covers starting with a clear problem statement, avoiding generic "bolt-on" AI approaches, and targeting small wins that deliver measurable workflow and cycle-time improvements. Want to share your AI adoption...

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2026 January 12

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3-Step Content Strategy for SMEs

3-Step Content Strategy for SMEs

<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. Today we uncover how small businesses can scale smarter with the right digital strategy, strong SEO foundations, and content designed to convert rather than just attract attention.</p><p>Our guest is Smriti Middha, Founder of Care Digital. With experience across three continents, she helps businesses grow their online presence by integrating digital strategy, technical support, and custom workflows to build reliable and conversion driven digital ecosystems.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>SEO vs Ads: Smriti explains how a visibility blind spot revealed why targeted SEO often outperforms...

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2026 January 6

Mediahuis' Liesbeth Nizet on engaging and monetising younger audiences

Mediahuis' Liesbeth Nizet on engaging and monetising younger audiences

<p>Our guest on The Publisher Podcast this week is Liesbeth Nizet, Head of Future Audiences Monetization at Mediahuis, a media group with a presence in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Germany and Luxembourg. </p> <p>In her role, Liesbeth is focused on next-generation audiences, and helping build future-proof business models that bridge editorial purpose and commercial potential.</p> <p>We talked at FIPP Congress about stereotypes around young people paying for news, to what extent demographics are helpful when understanding behaviours, and what she’s doing at Mediahuis to encourage younger audiences to engage with news content.</p> <p>Get th...

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2025 November 24

The Atlantic's Megha Garibaldi on growing subscribers in a challenging landscape

The Atlantic's Megha Garibaldi on growing subscribers in a challenging landscape

<p>In this week's episode of The Publisher Podcast, we're joined by Megha Garibaldi, Chief Growth Officer at The Atlantic. Megha leads the consumer revenue vertical, including consumer marketing, and she helped lead The Atlantic to its milestone of 1 million paid subscribers and reaching profitability in 2024.</p> <p>She spoke to Esther at FIPP Congress about the changes she’s seen in audiences’ willingness to pay over the years, the differences and similarities of working on membership and subscriber-driven publications, and where she’s looking for audience growth in the current challenging landscape.</p> <p>Megha also discussed the differences and si...

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2025 November 17

What is Portugal's love language?

What is Portugal's love language?

<p>If countries had a ‘love language’, what would Portugal’s ‘love language’ be? Margo Gabriel is the latest guest on the podcast and Margo is a food and wine writer who’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Huffpost, The Global Taste, Cuisine Noir & Lisbon Insiders. So, naturally, food and wine brought her to Portugal. She chats to Dylan about her love for Portuguese food, wine, local restaurants and a very underrated food culture. </p><p><b>FOLLOW OUR GUEST</b></p><b>Margo on Instagram</b><b>Margo on Linkedin</b><p>ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE P...

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2026 January 5

BYD overtakes Tesla (05/01/26)

BYD overtakes Tesla (05/01/26)

<p>China's BYD has overtaken Elon Musk's Tesla as the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival in annual sales.</p><p>Tesla car sales dropped by nearly 9% in 2025 to 1.64 million vehicles sold worldwide, the carmaker said on Friday - its second consecutive year of falling car deliveries.</p><p>Those figures placed Tesla behind BYD, which said on Thursday that sales of its battery-powered cars rose last year by almost 28% to more than 2.25 million.</p><p>Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00...

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2026 January 6

The Single Biggest Money Mindset Fail Millennials Make Every New Year (& How Bitcoin Fixes It)

The Single Biggest Money Mindset Fail Millennials Make Every New Year (& How Bitcoin Fixes It)

<p>Send us a text</p><p><b>Are You Falling Into This Costly New Year’s Trap With Your Money Goals?</b></p><p>Each January, millions of people set financial goals with the hope of finally "getting rich this year" but most are unknowingly sabotaging themselves from the start.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt frustrated by your lack of progress with money, it might not be about your income or your ambition it could be your mindset. This episode uncovers why short-term thinking is the number one mistake people make when setting financial goals, and how it's...

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2026 January 1

How Payments Firms Secure AI While Meeting Regulatory Demands - with Debjit Saha of MoneyGram

How Payments Firms Secure AI While Meeting Regulatory Demands - with Debjit Saha of MoneyGram

<p>Today's guest is Debjit Saha, VP of Engineering & Product for Risk & Compliance at MoneyGram. Debjit focuses on building data- and AI-driven controls for fraud, compliance, and payments decisioning. Debjit joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how payments teams can modernize risk and compliance as fraud grows more sophisticated, customer tolerance for friction shrinks, and regulators demand stronger explainability. Debjit also highlights pragmatic steps leaders can take to build credibility quickly—starting with high-impact use cases, designing for auditability, and placing human oversight where it matters most. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click em...

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2026 January 12

259: Jamie Hamilton - First Generation Full Time Farmer

259: Jamie Hamilton - First Generation Full Time Farmer

<p>Jamie is one of those young farmers proving you still can make a full time living and build wealth as a first generation farmer! He shares his story of growing his business, how he invested his money early on, what he would do different and where he's planning on going in the future! So much to learn from Jamie!</p><p><br></p><p>Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching business! </p><p>As always, check us out at Ranching Returns Podcast on Facebook and Instagram as well as at ⁠...

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2026 January 5

Reducing Friction and Fraud in Financial Services Onboarding – with Mary Ann Miller of Prove

Reducing Friction and Fraud in Financial Services Onboarding – with Mary Ann Miller of Prove

<p>Today's guest is Mary Ann Miller, VP and Fraud Executive Advisor at Prove. Mary Ann brings extensive experience in fraud prevention, identity risk, and digital onboarding across financial services. Mary Ann joins Emerj Senior Editor, Marilie Fouchè, to discuss how financial institutions are applying data and AI to modernize customer onboarding while managing fraud, risk, and regulatory requirements. Mary Ann also breaks down how AI-driven identity verification can automate manual checks, safely support data pre-fill, and flag suspicious or non-human activity earlier in the onboarding process. The conversation highlights how these workflow changes can reduce operational burden, lower customer a...

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2025 December 29

Business Owner Exhaustion: The Cost of Fragmented Planning

Business Owner Exhaustion: The Cost of Fragmented Planning

<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore how integrated advisory brings clarity to wealth management by aligning every professional around one coordinated strategy.</p><p>Our guest is Sophie Blais, President and CCO of The WealthCo Group of Companies. A CFP and Kolbe Certified Consultant, Sophie shares how WealthCo’s integrated approach and technology driven collaboration help business owners eliminate fragmentation and plan with confidence.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>Why Integrated Advisory Matters: How WealthCo redefines holistic planning for Canadian business owners and high net worth families.<br /> The Cos...

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2026 January 8

254: Lawson Harper - Ranching in Australia

254: Lawson Harper - Ranching in Australia

<p>Lawson shares his families story of ranching in the land down under! His parents ranch expansion and exit of the industry and his entrance into the industry, working on multiple large cattle operations and beginning his own. </p><p><br></p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p>Greg Judy</p><p>Ranching Returns Podcast</p><p>KLR Marketing</p><p>Grazing for Profit</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching business! </p><p>As always, check us out at Ranching Returns Podcast...

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2025 December 1

The Global Gratitude Show with Bill Wilkerson

The Global Gratitude Show with Bill Wilkerson

<p>The Global Gratitude Show with Bill Wilkerson</p>

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2026 January 12

The nudge that persuaded Aussies to stop speeding

The nudge that persuaded Aussies to stop speeding

<p>How would you encourage Australians to drive slower?</p> <p>That’s what today’s guest on Nudge, Adam Ferrier, had to do. </p> <p>Being an applied behavioural scientist, he tackled this challenge in a novel way. </p> <p>Listen to hear about his interesting campaign, how Jaws killed surfing and the secret behind Derren Brown’s “hypnosis” trick. </p> <p>---</p> <p>Watch the bonus episode: https://nudge.kit.com/66dcb18641</p> <p>Adam’s agency: https://thinkerbell.com/</p> <p>Adam’s books: https://amzn.to/431eYfD</p> <p>Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast...

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2025 December 22

Governing AI for Fraud, Compliance, and Automation at Scale - with Naveen Kumar of TD Bank

Governing AI for Fraud, Compliance, and Automation at Scale - with Naveen Kumar of TD Bank

<p>Today's guest is Naveen Kumar, Head of Insider Risk, Analytics, and Detection at TD Bank. With deep expertise in financial crime and risk analytics, he offers a frontline view into how regulated institutions manage AI securely at scale. Naveen joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss the foundations required for responsible AI adoption in banking — from data protection and governance to fraud prevention and machine-assisted investigation. Naveen also breaks down practical steps leaders can take to improve ROI, including role-based AI access, full data visibility, and phasing innovation to meet regulatory expectations. Want to share your AI adoption st...

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2025 December 17

The Role of AI in Risk Management and Compliance - with Miriam Fernandez and Sudeep Kesh at S&P Global Ratings

The Role of AI in Risk Management and Compliance - with Miriam Fernandez and Sudeep Kesh at S&P Global Ratings

<p>As financial services accelerate their digital transformations, AI is reshaping how institutions identify, assess, and manage risk. But with that transformation comes an equally complex web of systemic risks, regulatory challenges, and questions about accountability. In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, host Matthew DeMello, Head of Content at Emerj, speaks with Miriam Fernandez, Director in the Analytical Innovation Team specializing in AI research at S&P Global Ratings, and Sudeep Kesh, Chief Innovation Officer at S&P Global Ratings. Together, they unpack how generative AI, agentic systems, and regulatory oversight are evolving within one of the...

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2025 October 20

Communiqué's David Adeleke on turning a newsletter into a sustainable media business

Communiqué's David Adeleke on turning a newsletter into a sustainable media business

<p>In this week's episode of The Publisher Podcast, we're joined by David Adeleke, founder and CEO of Communiqué, a media business that analyses African media and its creative economy.</p> <p>Communiqué started out as a newsletter, but now runs live events and publishes research about the scope of the creator economy across the continent.</p> <p>We last spoke with David four years ago on the podcast, and a lot has changed since he set up his newsletter as a side project. He talks to Peter about how he always wanted Communiqué to be more than a newsletter, his...

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2025 November 3

Why the Dollar Is Just as ‘Imaginary’ as Bitcoin

Why the Dollar Is Just as ‘Imaginary’ as Bitcoin

<p>Send us a text</p><p><b>Is Bitcoin Really Backed by Nothing or Is That the Biggest Misunderstanding of Our Time?</b></p><p>Many critics claim Bitcoin is "backed by nothing," but have you ever stopped to ask what any money is truly backed by?</p><p>In this episode, we dive deep into the value of Bitcoin compared to traditional government issued money. If you've ever wondered why people pay thousands for a digital asset or what makes it different from fiat currency this conversation will challenge your assumptions and help you see digital money in...

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2025 December 22

The Role of AI in Reducing Revenue Risk and Improving Accuracy - with Andy Byrne at Clari

The Role of AI in Reducing Revenue Risk and Improving Accuracy - with Andy Byrne at Clari

<p>Today's guest is Andy Byrne, Founder and CEO of Clari, returns to share early findings from Clari's upcoming report on AI in revenue operations. The headline: 2024 was tough — only 33% of revenue leaders hit plan — yet 91% expect to hit 2025 targets, largely due to AI. Andy breaks down how leaders are using predictive AI to surface risk and momentum and generative AI to create, convert, and close across deals, reps, products, and regions. He details why internal conversational data often outperforms external signals, what "agentic strategies" look like in practice, and why non-adopters risk leadership churn. We close with a tactical play...

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2025 October 6

Highlights from FIPP Congress 2025: "An existential moment"

Highlights from FIPP Congress 2025: "An existential moment"

<p>Over 500 media and publishing professionals gathered in the beautiful Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid to hear leading speakers discuss their strategies for thriving in today’s landscape.</p> <p>ChatGPT, AI overviews and traffic challenges are certainly top of mind for many delegates, but the on-stage conversations haven’t been quite as dominated by AI as we’d expected. Rather, there seems to be a doubling down on good, ‘old fashioned’ publishing principles like investing in high-quality content and products in order to secure growth.</p> <p>There were some really strong themes that came out across the two day...

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2025 October 27

Positive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Donnica & Ro Nita-Hawes-Saunders

Positive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Donnica & Ro Nita-Hawes-Saunders

<p>Positive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Donnica & Ro Nita-Hawes-Saunders</p>

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2026 January 12

AI-Powered Growth: How Weggo Helps Businesses Scale Smarter, Not Harder

AI-Powered Growth: How Weggo Helps Businesses Scale Smarter, Not Harder

<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how growth marketing, data intelligence, and AI-powered automation are helping small businesses transform complex information into clear, actionable strategies.</p><p>Joining us is Daniel Marques, Founder and CEO of Weggo Solutions, a Brazilian entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in Information Technology and Business Intelligence. Daniel shares how his move to Canada reshaped his entrepreneurial journey and how he helps SMEs achieve consistent, measurable growth.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p>Entrepreneurial Journey: Daniel’s move from Brazil to Canada and the re...

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2026 January 8

Why Post-Merger Integrations Fail Without Data Governance - Sandro Venturini of UBS

Why Post-Merger Integrations Fail Without Data Governance - Sandro Venturini of UBS

<p>Today's guest is Sandro Venturini, Executive Director at UBS Asset Management Switzerland. Sandro brings deep expertise in fund structuring, cross-border launches, and data integration for financial services. Sandro joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how fragmented fund data creates silos in mergers and launches, and how a single source of truth enables AI to streamline compliance and reporting. Sandro also shares practical takeaways, such as using AI to anticipate stakeholder concerns from term sheets, generate draft prospectuses that slash legal fees and formation costs, and customize investor reporting to reduce manual errors across share classes. Just a...

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2025 December 30

The Future of AI Competition in Financial Services After DeepSeek's Breakthrough - with Sudeep Kesh and Martin Whitworth of S&P Global Ratings

The Future of AI Competition in Financial Services After DeepSeek's Breakthrough - with Sudeep Kesh and Martin Whitworth of S&P Global Ratings

<p>The introduction of DeepSeek's R1 large language model has sparked global discussion about what happens when open-source innovation meets geopolitical constraints. What does this mean for financial markets, AI development, and the future of global competition? In this episode of the 'AI in Financial Services' podcast, host Matthew DeMello speaks with Sudeep Kesh, Chief Innovation Officer at S&P Global Ratings, and Martin Whitworth, Lead Cyber Expert at S&P Global Ratings, about how DeepSeek's model reveals the evolving relationship between resource constraints, innovation, and risk management in AI. The conversation explores the technological breakthroughs behind DeepSeek's design, why...

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2025 November 3

2025 highlights from media leaders, and our outlook for 2026

2025 highlights from media leaders, and our outlook for 2026

<p>In our end-of-year episode, we talk through a busy year at MediaVoices, and outline what our favourite interviews from the year have been and why.</p> <p>Peter highlights chats with DC Thomson's Rebecca Miskin and Immediate Media's Sean Cornwell, who shared their strategies for managing disruption and transformation. "You control what you can control. You experiment as much as you can," said Miskin. "You learn from the experiments, and then you place bold bets."</p> <p>Esther chose a recent interview with Liesbeth Nizet, Head of Future Audiences Monetization at Mediahuis. Nizet is focused on finding the answers...

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2025 December 8

252: Luke Perman - End of Year Preparations

252: Luke Perman - End of Year Preparations

<p>Luke is owner and operator of Rock Hills Ranch in South Dakota. In this conversation we discuss what he does in the 4th quarter to prepare for the end of the year. We discuss his winter feed planning, financial management and more!</p><p><br></p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p>Outsiders</p><p><br></p><p>Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching business! </p><p>As always, check us out at Ranching Returns Podcast on Facebook and Instagram as well as at ⁠www.ranchingreturns.com⁠.</p><p>For Ranching Re...

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2025 November 17

SEWA Power Outage resolved (12/01/25)

SEWA Power Outage resolved (12/01/25)

<p>As Sharjah shutdown for a few hours yesterday, Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority were working endlessly to ensure a swift recovery and resolution to the issue. The problem began with an technical electrical fault that caused the system to follow safety protocols and lead to a temporary outage, however SEWA have confirmed that all areas affected by the incident have been fully resolved and are back up and running.</p><p>Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com<br><br></p><p>************************</p><...

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2026 January 12

Welcome the year 2026 at various locations in Sharjah (24.12.25)

Welcome the year 2026 at various locations in Sharjah (24.12.25)

<p>Al Jada, Masaar and Nasma Residences have their own dedicated family-friendly celebrations lined up for the public to celebrate NYE. Morning Majlis also discuss the different locations across the emirate that have organised exciting ways way to celebrate the occasion.</p><p>Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com<br><br></p><p>************************</p><p>Follow us on Social.<br>www.facebook.com/pulse95radio<br>www.twitter.com/pulse95radio<br><br></p>

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2025 December 24

Data Solutions for Tailoring Agronomic Support to Meet Regional Needs - with Tami Craig Schilling of Bayer Crop Science

Data Solutions for Tailoring Agronomic Support to Meet Regional Needs - with Tami Craig Schilling of Bayer Crop Science

<p>Today's guest is Tami Craig Schilling, Vice President of Agronomic Digital Innovation at Bayer Crop Science. Tami brings decades of expertise in agricultural sales, R&D, and digital tools for farmer support. Tami joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how generative AI delivers localized recommendations across the plan-plant-grow-harvest cycle amid variable soil, practices, and weather conditions. Tami also shares practical takeaways like using zip code-based tools such as ELI for prompting that triangulates genetics, environment, and pests—augmenting human expertise with precise agronomy advice, prompt guides for optimal outputs, and scale-neutral support from commercial to smallholder farmers. Wa...

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2026 January 6

Why We’re Irrationally Loyal to Amazon Prime

Why We’re Irrationally Loyal to Amazon Prime

<p>2 out of 3 internet users in the USA pay for Prime. </p> <p>Yet, most of them are irrationally loyal. </p> <p>They feel like the subscription provides more cost savings than reality. </p> <p>Today, on Nudge, Richard Shotton and I explore the behavioural science behind Amazon Prime. </p> <p>We look at the sunk-cost fallacy and pennies-a-day effect to explain why so many are irrationally loyal to Amazon Prime. </p> <p>--- </p> <p>Subscribe to the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults</p> <p>Read Richard’s book: https://a.co/d/fEW7amQ</p> <p>Sign up...

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2025 December 8

How Open Context Layers Help Enterprises Build, Govern, & Scale Agentic AI - with Prukalpa Sankar of Atlan

How Open Context Layers Help Enterprises Build, Govern, & Scale Agentic AI - with Prukalpa Sankar of Atlan

<p>Today's guest is Prukalpa Sankar, Co-Founder & CEO at Atlan. Atlan is a metadata platform delivering data and AI governance. Combining enterprise data with AI infrastructure with business context and security, Atlan allows humans and AI agents to find, trust, and govern data across the entire enterprise. Prukalpa joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to unpack why so many enterprise AI pilots still fail in production — and why solving for context rather than just data volume or model complexity is becoming the decisive factor. The conversation also highlights how leading enterprises are closing this context gap and what "context readiness" me...

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2026 January 8

Why Millennials Will Never Own Properties Like Their Parents Had - And How Bitcoin Could Change That

Why Millennials Will Never Own Properties Like Their Parents Had - And How Bitcoin Could Change That

<p>Send us a text</p><p>If technology keeps advancing and making things cheaper, why does life keep getting more expensive?</p><p>Seems like even though TV's and Tech is getting cheaper, we cant manage on one decent salary like our parents did. <br/><br/>From food to housing, prices seem to rise no matter how much innovation surrounds us. This episode breaks down the disconnect between technological progress and our shrinking purchasing power and why it’s not just in your head.</p>Discover how inflation is baked into the economic system and why your money is los...

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2026 January 5

The Future of AI Governance: Fighting Bias, Ableism & Building Trust

The Future of AI Governance: Fighting Bias, Ableism & Building Trust

<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today we explore AI governance, ethics, and accountability, and why responsible technology is essential as AI becomes deeply embedded in Canadian society and business.</p><p>Our guests are Max Brault and Ryan Carrier of ForHumanity Canada. Max is a national leader in accessibility and disability advocacy, while Ryan, a former finance executive, pioneered the concept of independent AI audits to ensure corporate AI systems are safe, transparent, and trustworthy.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>Independent AI Audits: Ryan explains how an AI certification process works and why...

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2026 January 8

253: Caitlin Word - Crossroads of Profitability and Regenerative Management

253: Caitlin Word - Crossroads of Profitability and Regenerative Management

<p>Caitlin and I discuss ways to improve profitability on the ranch. We discuss impacting it through improving gross margin, and reducing overhead. We discuss regenerative agriculture and how that impacts profitability and so much more!</p><p><br></p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p>Noble Research Institute</p><p>Ranching for Profit</p><p>Mindset</p><p>Tribe</p><p><br></p><p>Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching business! </p><p>As always, check us out at Ranching Returns Podcast on Facebook and Instagram as well as at ⁠www.ranchi...

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2025 November 24

Inspired by old Portuguese ladies

Inspired by old Portuguese ladies

<p>Who has inspired some of Filipa Fonseca Silva’s best characters? The answer may surprise you. Portuguese author Filipa Fonseca Silva is our latest guest on the podcast and joins Dylan to discuss her books, what she enjoys about living in Portugal, why she is proud of her country and some of her neighbours who have inspired her writing. </p><p><b>FOLLOW OUR GUEST</b></p><b>Filipa's Website</b><b>Filipa on Linkedin</b><p>ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:<br/> "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.<br/> We already know about Portuga...

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2025 December 8

Invest in Crypto or Bitcoin? What You Need to Know Before Growing Your Wealth (And Losing Your Money)

Invest in Crypto or Bitcoin? What You Need to Know Before Growing Your Wealth (And Losing Your Money)

<p>Send us a text</p><p>Still think Bitcoin and crypto are the same thing? That mindset might be costing you real long-term wealth.</p><p>If you're confused by the sea of altcoins and marketing hype in the crypto space, you're not alone. In this episode, Myles teams up with Bitcoin expert Robin Seyr who’s interviewed over 700 thought leaders to explain why Bitcoin is fundamentally different from everything else labeled “crypto.” You’ll finally understand the difference between protocol and product, security vs. speculation, and why this distinction matters for your financial future.</p>Learn why Bitcoin’s decentra...

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2025 December 11

ASAS reports Increased sales of Roweidat commercial and residential land project (25.12.25)

ASAS reports Increased sales of Roweidat commercial and residential land project (25.12.25)

<p>ASAS Real Estate has reported strong sales of the commercial and residential land in the Roweidat suburb, The project offers freehold ownership of land for all nationalities with an attractive payment plan. Jacklyn Voijjs from ASAS joins us on the Morning Majlis to explain the project and how it offers a fruitful investment opportunity for all.</p><p>Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com<br><br></p><p>************************</p><p>Follow us on Social.<br>www.facebook.com/pulse95radio<br>www...

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2025 December 25

Why Agentic and Conversational AI Products Are Not What CX Leaders Think - with Baker Johnson of UJET

Why Agentic and Conversational AI Products Are Not What CX Leaders Think - with Baker Johnson of UJET

<p>Today's guest is Baker Johnson, Chief Business Officer at UJET. UJET is a next-generation cloud contact center platform that leverages AI to modernize the customer experience. Baker joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explain why conversational and agentic AI often fall short in CX, and how legacy processes and fragmented data prevent meaningful results. Baker also offers practical steps for improving ROI — from redesigning workflows before automating them to aligning real-time interaction data with systems of record and building a healthier balance between human and AI agents. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click em...

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2026 January 5

DC Thomson's Rebecca Miskin on the secrets of successful business transformation

DC Thomson's Rebecca Miskin on the secrets of successful business transformation

<p>This week's guest is Rebecca Miskin, CEO of family-owned Scottish publisher DC Thomson. Peter caught up with Rebecca at FIPP Congress in October ahead of her presentation, titled The Gnarly Reality of Transformation.</p> <p>One of DC Thomson's iconic brands is The Beano, a children's comic-magazine that's been published since the 1930's. Gnarly is very much a Beano word, so Peter asked Rebecca why she describes transformation the way Dennis the Menace might, and maybe more ominously as a cross between chess and Russian Roulette.</p> <p>We spoke about the pressure and the privilege of working to...

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2025 December 1

Stopping Governmental Theft of Property

Stopping Governmental Theft of Property

<p><b>Stopping Governmental Theft of Property</b></p> <p>Not only are some people losing their homes to obscene property tax levels, there is now a case in Rhode Island in which the government was trying to steal acreage to prevent apartments from being built. We talk about that case, which Pacific Legal Foundation is helping the family to fight, as well as the problems we are seeing in Ohio with property taxes. We discuss school funding and their results. We also talk about priorities and how you can have the things you want by using appropriate allocation of tim...

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2026 January 12

Portugal's physiology

Portugal's physiology

<p>Have you ever considered that the basic things that make Portugal Portugal are huge factors that contribute to a healthier and more grounded way of life. Ricardo Pinhão is a motivational speaker, Portugal’s foremost Wim Hof Method instructor and an Oxygen Advantage Master instructor. He is based near Portugal’s Silver Coast and chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, Portugal’s light, food, weather, nature and other aspects of Portugal’s ‘physiology’ that contribute to a healthy and balanced lifestyle. </p><p><b>FOLLOW OUR GUEST</b></p><b>Ricardo's website</b><b>Ricardo on Linkedin</b><p>ABOUT POR...

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2025 December 29

Is Portuguese difficult?

Is Portuguese difficult?

<p>Is Portuguese a difficult language? This week's guest helps us answer that question. Catarina Bento is the founder of The Bento Atelier, where she helps people learn European Portuguese and ‘say it like a local’. She chats with Dylan about some of the nuances of the Portuguese language, tests Dylan’s Portuguese and talks about how your experience of our amazing country can be so much richer when you understand and can enjoy conversations in Portuguese. </p><p><b>FOLLOW OUR GUEST:</b></p><b>Catarina’s website</b><b>Catarina on Instagram</b><p><b>ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LI...

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2025 November 10

Sabahat Naureen on People, Culture & The New Face of Digital Transformation

Sabahat Naureen on People, Culture & The New Face of Digital Transformation

<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore the real engine behind digital transformation: people, culture, and the power of strategic storytelling.</p><p>Joining us is Sabahat Naureen, Founder and Chief Transformation Advisor at Audacious Strategy, a boutique consultancy helping energy and construction companies accelerate change. With a background in engineering, a global Executive MBA, and experience leading transformation across corporate and startup environments, Sabahat bridges strategy with execution in a uniquely human way.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p>Beyond Technology: Why culture, communication, and storytelling determine transformation success.<br /> T...

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2026 January 7

The Secret Behind KFC’s Success

The Secret Behind KFC’s Success

<p>KFC keeps its recipe secret. </p> <p>It’s stored in a vault in an unknown location. </p> <p>Only two KFC executives know the ingredients. </p> <p>Neither are allowed to fly on the same plane. </p> <p>But this secrecy is illogical. The recipe isn’t important. </p> <p>Today on Nudge, Richard Shotton explains how the secrecy makes customers more loyal. </p> <p>He shares his favourite ad of all time, and we run one of his experiments on you. </p> <p>--- </p> <p>Read Richard’s book: https://a.co/d/fEW7amQ</p> <p>Sign up for...

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2026 January 12

AI and the future of trusted media

AI and the future of trusted media

<p>Welcome back to the Publisher Podcast, and the first in our special season bringing you the best sessions from the Definitive AI Forum for Media, Information and Events, which we held with Flashes & Flames in London at the end of last year.</p> <p>This week we’re featuring a panel discussion on AI and the future of trusted media; how to balance the efficiencies offered by AI with much needed editorial integrity.</p> <p>On the panel - moderated by Chris Duncan of Seedelta - were Piers North, CEO at Reach Plc, Henry Faure Walker, CEO at Newsquest, Em...

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2026 January 5

Kyiv Independent’s Zakhar Protsiuk on its campaign-led approach to audience growth

Kyiv Independent’s Zakhar Protsiuk on its campaign-led approach to audience growth

<p>Launched on November 11th 2021, just three months before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent (KI) is four years old. The award-winning English-language media outlet covers Ukraine and Eastern Europe for the rest of the world, and is celebrating its birthday with a campaign designed to boost its membership from 22,000 to 25,000 by the end of the year.</p> <p>This week's guest is the Kyiv Independent's Chief Operations Officer Zakhar Protsiuk. KI has reporters on the frontline of the war and an investigations unit covering Russian war crimes, but also covers Ukrainian business, culture and even travel.</p> <p>...

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2025 November 10

Accelerating Speed to Value through Agentic Systems and Intelligent Automation in Life Sciences - with Robert Wenier of AstraZeneca

Accelerating Speed to Value through Agentic Systems and Intelligent Automation in Life Sciences - with Robert Wenier of AstraZeneca

<p>Today's guest is Robert Wenier, Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure at AstraZeneca. Robert leads enterprise cloud, infrastructure, and platform strategy across a highly regulated, data-intensive global organization. Robert joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella to discuss how enterprise data and AI architectures are shifting from service-oriented and microservice models toward emerging agentic architectures that prioritize end-to-end business outcomes over stepwise technical execution. The conversation explores why AI is moving from a supporting role to a direct driver of competitive advantage, and how this changes expectations for infrastructure, data strategy, and leadership ownership. Want to share...

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2025 December 18

Media Briefs: WoodWing’s Jeroen Goemans on using AI for measurable workflow upgrade

Media Briefs: WoodWing’s Jeroen Goemans on using AI for measurable workflow upgrade

<p>Most publishers know they should be doing more with AI, but the gap between strategy decks and the reality of nightly, weekly or even monthly publishing deadlines is huge.</p> <p>This is the latest in our Media Briefs series of short, sharp sponsored episodes with a senior executive from a vendor working with publishers to make their businesses better.</p> <p>In this episode, we hear from Jeroen Goemans, MD for EMEA at content management solutions provider WoodWing. After 25 years working with content-heavy brands, Woodwing’s publishing clients have already automated huge chunks of their production process, but th...

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2025 December 4

Positive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Kevin Hipes

Positive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Kevin Hipes

<p>Positive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Kevin Hipes</p>

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2026 January 12

She Thought I Was Crazy: Our Real Conversation About Bitcoin, Money, and Building Wealth

She Thought I Was Crazy: Our Real Conversation About Bitcoin, Money, and Building Wealth

<p>Send us a text</p><p>Would you sell your house to <b>invest in Bitcoin</b>? This episode dives into one couple’s bold conversation about doing exactly that.</p><p>If you're wrestling with where to put your <b>money</b> in uncertain economic times, this episode offers a personal yet practical lens on how Bitcoin is reshaping the way people think about <b>finance</b>, <b>wealth</b>, and long-term security. Hear from a passionate Bitcoin podcaster and his wife as they reflect on 12 years of navigating the rise of <b>cryptocurrency </b>together.</p>Uncover ho...

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2025 December 25

Portugal is the tortoise...

Portugal is the tortoise...

<p>Is Portugal the tortoise or the rabbit? Our latest explains why he thinks Portugal is the tortoise. Thomas Stark is a dad, a husband, a triathlete and a business man. Originally from Germany, Thomas is passionate about Portugal and his company supports forward-thinking companies to start and scale in Portugal. He chats to Dylan about why he loves Portugal, how Portugal has perfected work-life balance, how Portugal has so much potential but has kept it’s simplicity, authenticity and quality of life. </p><p><b>FOLLOW OUR GUEST</b></p><b>Stark & Partners Website</b><b>Thomas on Linkedin</b><...

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2025 December 1

Stop Wasting Ad Spend:This AI Fixes Your Campaigns Automatically

Stop Wasting Ad Spend:This AI Fixes Your Campaigns Automatically

<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. Today we explore the rise of Agentic AI and how automated intelligence is reshaping digital marketing, performance optimization, and campaign management.</p><p>Our guest is Benoit Domingue, President of Ursa Marketing and Co founder of Kuma. With over twenty years of digital experience, Benoit specializes in performance marketing, predictive audiences, and personalized customer journeys. His latest innovation, Kuma Agents, uses AI to monitor, analyze, and autonomously improve ad performance.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>Agentic AI Evolution: Benoit explains how autonomous AI agents are transforming the way...

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2026 January 12

Chilling out in Portugal

Chilling out in Portugal

<p>Why is Portugal the perfect place to ‘chill out’? Our latest guest, Marieka Finot is a financial literacy expert and helps people ‘chill out’ about their finances. Born in France and having lived in London for 10 years she is well versed in a busy life and now finds her balance and rest in Portugal. She chats to Dylan about how her life has changed since she discovered Portugal’s quality of life, how Portugal is a lovely family destination and how work-life balance is a daily and natural way of life in Portugal. </p><p><b>FOLLOW OUR GUEST</b></p><b>Ma...

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2025 November 24

Robert Cialdini: "Everyone Should Memorise This Persuasion Principle"

Robert Cialdini: "Everyone Should Memorise This Persuasion Principle"

<p>His book Influence sold 5 million times. </p> <p>He’s known as the Godfather of Influence. </p> <p>He’s arguably the best-known behavioural science practitioner. </p> <p>And he’s finally (after years of pestering) joining me on Nudge. </p> <p>Ladies and gentlemen, today I present: </p> <p>Robert Cialdini and the persuasion principles that EVERYONE should memorise. </p> <p>--- </p> <p>Cialdini’s Influence Unleashed Event: https://cialdini.com/decevent</p> <p>Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults</p> <p>Read Cialdini’s bestseller Influence: https://amzn.to/4prHb7Y</p> <p>Read the new and...

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2025 December 1

260: Matthew Grimes - Scaling Low Input Sheep Production

260: Matthew Grimes - Scaling Low Input Sheep Production

<p>Matthew wanted a scalable enterprise that was consistently profitable. After considering his skill set, interests and opportunities he dove into easy care hair sheep. He has since scaled it to a couple thousand ewes and in this episode we discuss his families history in farming, why he decided on sheep and what he has learned since going down that path. We discuss how he grazes them on cornstalks all winter to keep his feed costs low and much more!</p><p><br></p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p>7 Habits of Highly Effective People</p><p>Ranching Returns Podcast</p><...

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2026 January 12

I build Portuguese robots

I build Portuguese robots

<p>Can you imagine building a robot with a €15 budget? Our latest guest did just that. Marta Bernadino is a robotics engineer and an inspiring woman and joins the podcast this week from Dubai to discuss how she is not only building robots but building robots to do good. She chats to Dylan about how privileged she feels to have grown up in a traditional and authentic part of the country, how she feels connected to nature and how she is changing the world one tree-planting robot at a time. </p><p><b>FOLLOW OUR GUEST</b></p><b>Marta on...

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2025 December 22

UAE National Health Survey shows warning signs (07/01/26)

UAE National Health Survey shows warning signs (07/01/26)

<p>A survey of 20,000 UAE households found that 56% of those who took part ate too much fat, whilst 96% ate too much salt. The Morning Majlis trio dissect this survey and offer some valuable advice on the importance of knowledge and understanding for when it comes to deciding what's on your plate.</p><p>Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com</p><p>************************</p><p>Follow us on Social.<br>www.facebook.com/pulse95radio<br>www.twitter.com/pulse95radio</p>

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2026 January 7

Rewiring Systems to Scale AI From Demos to Deliverables - Nina Edwards of Prudential Insurance

Rewiring Systems to Scale AI From Demos to Deliverables - Nina Edwards of Prudential Insurance

<p>Today's guest is Nina Edwards, Vice President of Emerging Technology and Innovation at Prudential Insurance. With decades of experience driving strategy, innovation, and AI-enabled growth at leading financial and consulting firms, Nina brings deep expertise in applied intelligence and emerging technology.​​ Nina joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to unpack why 95% of AI pilots fail to deliver enterprise value and reveal strategies for translating productivity gains into measurable ROI by ditching pre-AI metrics.​ Nina also shares practical takeaways, including protected sandboxes that slash approval cycles from months to days, unified KPI glossaries standardizing cycle time and exception rates, outcome charte...

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2025 December 19

Five science-backed tips to become a better leader

Five science-backed tips to become a better leader

<p>My guest on today’s episode of Nudge has spent decades studying leaders. </p> <p>I asked Prof. Adam Galinsky to share his top five (evidence-backed) leadership tips. </p> <p>Want to become a better leader? </p> <p>This is the episode for you. </p> <p>--- </p> <p>Watch the bonus episode: https://nudge.kit.com/a53ff22931 </p> <p>Read Adam’s book: https://amzn.to/4htZCGc</p> <p>Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list</p> <p>Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew-22213187/</p> <p>Watch Nudge on YouTube: https://www.youtub...

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2025 November 17

The ₹100 Crore Lesson: Why Too Many Features Destroy Great Products

The ₹100 Crore Lesson: Why Too Many Features Destroy Great Products

<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In today’s episode, we explore how Voice AI is reshaping the future of entrepreneurship by removing complexity and making AI accessible through natural conversation.</p><p>Our guest is Vikram Shekhawat, Founder and CEO of ModalX, a serial entrepreneur with two exits and a track record of scaling Pariksha to three million dollars ARR. He is now building a voice-first AI operating system designed for everyday entrepreneurs who want simplicity and real results.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>Voice First AI & SMB Adoption: Vikram shares why conversational AI...

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2026 January 9

256: Marlene Moore - Fighting to Keep the Ranch

256: Marlene Moore - Fighting to Keep the Ranch

<p>Marlene Moore shares her incredible story of taking over her Grandfathers ranch with little experience and fighting to keep it alive and growing it into a thriving profitable ranch. She discusses the enterprises she started with and changed to and also discusses her current progress towards transitioning the ranch to a non-family heir to keep the legacy moving forward!</p><p><br></p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p>Jesus Calling</p><p>Ranching for Profit</p><p>Glen Beck</p><p>Charlie Munger</p><p></p><p>If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help...

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2025 December 15

My Home in Portugal - Vic

My Home in Portugal - Vic

<p>On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Vic Dee, originally from Belgium, Vic bought an investment property right here on The Silver Coast. He shares how after coming back and forth to Silver Coast, it felt even more like home . We recorded this episode from Vic’s beautiful home and this is some of his story…</p><p><b>ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:<br/> <br/></b>"Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.<br/> We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to...

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2025 December 15

257: Ted Miller - 600 Cow Grazing Dairy in Louisiana

257: Ted Miller - 600 Cow Grazing Dairy in Louisiana

<p>Ted is a first generation farmer who started and built a large scale grazing based dairy that allows him to compete in an industry typically dominated by high capital production focused dairy farms. We discuss his start, the decision to get into this model, using virtual fence in a dairy context and so much more.</p><p><br></p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><p>National Grazing Lands Coalition</p><p>Graze Magazine</p><p>Ranching for Profit</p><p>Grazing Grass Podcast</p><p>Business of Agriculture Podcast</p><p></p><p>Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to pu...

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2025 December 22

F**k New Years Resolutions. Make These Changes BEFORE NEW YEAR and Hit 2026 With Epic Momentum Towards Your Personal, Wealth and Investmant Goals

F**k New Years Resolutions. Make These Changes BEFORE NEW YEAR and Hit 2026 With Epic Momentum Towards Your Personal, Wealth and Investmant Goals

<p>Send us a text</p><p><br/>Forget setting new years resolutions on Jan 1st - ITS TOO LATE >> Why do 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail and how can you avoid being one of them? </p><p>You need to listen to this and get going with your goals NOW a few weeks ahead of the trend. </p><p>Most people wait until January 1st, bloated and burned out, to set goals for the year. But if you’re serious about building wealth, getting fit, or improving your mindset, waiting is a trap. This episode will challenge the "wait-u...

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2025 December 18

Reducing R&D Cycle Time in Pharma Without Increasing Regulatory Risk - with Vaithi Bharath of Bayer

Reducing R&D Cycle Time in Pharma Without Increasing Regulatory Risk - with Vaithi Bharath of Bayer

<p>Today's guest is Vaithi Bharath, Associate Director of Data Science & AI Solutions at Bayer. Bharath joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to break down why clinical R&D timelines often slip for reasons that have little to do with model performance. Rather, delays compound when data moves across fragmented systems, teams rely on slow handoffs, and validation requirements turn minor adjustments into major cycle-time hits. He walks through where decision-making slows from data capture through database lock, and what it takes to accelerate workflows without replacing a validated environment. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers...

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2026 January 7

Why is it so hard to say no?

Why is it so hard to say no?

<p>In 1963, the Milgram experiments revealed something unsettling. </p> <p>Most people kept administering what they believed were painful electric shocks, not because they wanted to, but because they couldn’t bring themselves to say no. </p> <p>In this episode, my guest shares why we agree to extra projects, unpaid favours and unreasonable requests even when we know we shouldn’t. </p> <p>I’m joined by behavioural scientist and physician Dr Sunita Sah of Cornell University. She studies how social pressure and conflict-of-interest disclosures can quietly steer us toward yes.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Read Sunita’s book Defy...

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2026 January 5

Balancing Personalization and Trust in AI-Driven Customer Experience - with Kyle Hathorn of FNBO

Balancing Personalization and Trust in AI-Driven Customer Experience - with Kyle Hathorn of FNBO

<p>Today's guest is Kyle Hathorn, Director of Customer Experience and Strategy at the First National Bank of Omaha. FNBO is a regional bank founded in 1857 that provides retail and commercial banking services across eight states. Kyle brings extensive experience in designing customer journeys and integrating technology to meet evolving expectations. Kyle joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how financial services leaders can leverage data and AI to create seamless, personalized, and human-centered customer experiences. He also shares practical strategies for measuring engagement, optimizing workflows, and scaling AI-driven personalization while maintaining trust and compliance. Want to share your...

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2025 December 1

Awaken Hope with Sandy and Kandiee on Embrasing Change

Awaken Hope with Sandy and Kandiee on Embrasing Change

<p>Hi, I’m Kandiee Campbell, a seasoned therapist and the host of the Awaken Hope Radio Show. My passion is guiding individuals through the intricate process of healing and providing unwavering support to those navigating the challenges of loss or trauma.</p> <p>My mission is to equip you with the tools to lead a life that is not only happy but profoundly fulfilling. Through Awaken Hope, I strive to reach as many people as possible, offering valuable insights and practical advice. I also invite incredible guests from diverse backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences.</p> <p>I en...

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2026 January 11

The Independent’s CEO Christian Broughton on using AI to do more and be more human

The Independent’s CEO Christian Broughton on using AI to do more and be more human

<p>Welcome back to this special season of The Publisher Podcast, bringing you the best sessions from the Definitive AI Forum for Media, Information and Events, which we held with Flashes & Flames in London at the end of last year.</p> <p>This week features Christian Broughton, CEO at the Independent, speaking with Flashes & Flames’ Colin Morrison, about what AI means to the digital-only newsbrand.</p> <p>The Independent left behind its 30-year print history almost 10 years ago and seeing growth in revenue and profitability for the last eight years of its digital-only decade. Christian spoke about The Independent’s enth...

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2026 January 12

How Storytelling & SEO Build Unforgettable Brands – Bhavik & Sahil

How Storytelling & SEO Build Unforgettable Brands – Bhavik & Sahil

<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how storytelling, brand strategy, and SEO work together to make brands discoverable, trusted, and unforgettable in crowded markets.</p><p>Our guests are Bhavik Sarkhedi, Forbes and New York Times–featured writer and Co-founder of Blushush and Ohh My Brand, and Sahil Gandhi, Co-founder and The Brand Professor expert in personal branding and positioning. Together, they share how companies and leaders can define narratives that build credibility and accelerate growth.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>Brand Strategy for Corporates: How clarity in positioning an...

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2026 January 9

251: Brian Munger, Wally Olson, John Haskell - What is Sell/Buy Marketing

251: Brian Munger, Wally Olson, John Haskell - What is Sell/Buy Marketing

<p>In this podcast episode, ranching experts Wally Olson, John Haskell, and Brian Munger to discuss the intricacies of sell-by marketing in the cattle industry. The conversation covers the importance of understanding market dynamics, the risks associated with traditional buying and selling methods, and the practical applications of sell-buy marketing strategies. The guests share insights on valuing livestock, identifying market inefficiencies, and they discuss their innovative sell/buy marketing school. </p><p><br></p><p>If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your farm or ranch numbers, check out John Haskell and his team...

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2025 November 10

Suzanne Serwatuk on Creative Strategy, AI & Scaling Tech Brands

Suzanne Serwatuk on Creative Strategy, AI & Scaling Tech Brands

<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore how creative strategy, bold brand building, and modern marketing leadership drive the growth and transformation of today’s tech organizations.</p><p>Our guest is Suzanne Serwatuk, Chief Marketing Officer at Safe Software. A two time founder turned senior executive, Suzanne led the transformative rebrand of Safe Software and champions the power of strategic creativity in scaling a global tech organization.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>Entrepreneurial Leadership: How Suzanne’s founder mindset shaped Safe Software’s rebrand and inspired bold campaigns like Data T...

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2026 January 12

1 Billion Follower Summit excitement (06/01/26)

1 Billion Follower Summit excitement (06/01/26)

<p>The 1 Billion Followers Summit tickets have completely sold out, and it is no surprise as to why with major names like Mr Beast, Will Smith, and Max Amini, amongst many others, hosting keynote sessions to inspire the next generation to capture the skillset needed to hit one billion followers.</p><p>Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com<br><br></p><p>************************</p><p>Follow us on Social.<br>www.facebook.com/pulse95radio<br>www.twitter.com/pulse95radio<br><br></p>

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2026 January 6

How to Invest $10K to $100K Into Bitcoin Without Getting Burned

How to Invest $10K to $100K Into Bitcoin Without Getting Burned

<p>Send us a text</p><p><b>Have $1k, $10K or even $100K saved—but unsure how much to invest in Bitcoin, when to buy, or how to avoid regret?</b></p><p><b>I’m giving away a MicroSeed seed phrase stamping device to one listener! </b></p><p><b>To enter, just leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you are listening and I will pick a winner in 2 weeks! </b></p><p>You’ve worked hard to build your savings, but in today’s economy, leaving that cash in the bank means slowly losing it...

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2026 January 8

Don’t listen to this podcast

Don’t listen to this podcast

<p>Seriously. </p> <p>Don’t listen to this episode. </p> <p>Whatever you do. </p> <p>Don’t.</p> <p>Press. </p> <p>Play.</p> <p>(Warning: this episode contains explicit language.)</p> <p>---</p> <p>Adam’s agency: https://thinkerbell.com/</p> <p>Adam’s books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B07K5R1MTX</p> <p>Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list</p> <p>Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew-22213187/</p> <p>Watch Nudge on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nudgepodcast/</p> <p>---</p> <p>Today’s sources</p> ...

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2025 December 15

Why Everyone’s Suddenly Drinking Aperol Spritz

Why Everyone’s Suddenly Drinking Aperol Spritz

<p>It’s the most popular cocktail in America. </p> <p>But prior to 2015, almost nobody had heard of it. </p> <p>So, how did Aperol Spritz become the world’s drink of choice? </p> <p>By leveraging a well-known behavioural bias in a totally unique way. </p> <p>Join Richard Shotton as he explains why suddenly everyone started drinking Aperol Spritz. </p> <p>--- </p> <p>Check out the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults</p> <p>Read Hacking The Human Mind: https://a.co/d/fEW7amQ</p> <p>Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailin...

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2025 November 24

Awaken Hope PM Edition with Kandiee on Drama, Drama, Drama

Awaken Hope PM Edition with Kandiee on Drama, Drama, Drama

<p>Hi, I’m Kandiee Campbell, a seasoned therapist and the host of the Awaken Hope Radio Show. My passion is guiding individuals through the intricate process of healing and providing unwavering support to those navigating the challenges of loss or trauma.</p> <p>My mission is to equip you with the tools to lead a life that is not only happy but profoundly fulfilling. Through Awaken Hope, I strive to reach as many people as possible, offering valuable insights and practical advice. I also invite incredible guests from diverse backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences.</p> <p>I en...

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2026 January 10

The Biggest AI Trends Shaping Sales and Revenue Teams - with Andy Byrne at Clari

The Biggest AI Trends Shaping Sales and Revenue Teams - with Andy Byrne at Clari

<p>Today's guest is Andy Byrne, Founder and CEO of Clari. Clari is an AI-driven platform that transforms how financial institutions manage revenue operations and forecasting, turning complex data into clear, actionable insights for confident decision-making. Their platform delivers forecasts and enterprise-wide insights, giving financial institutions the predictability and confidence they need to drive growth at scale. Andy joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on the AI in Business podcast to discuss how predictive and generative AI are transforming revenue operations, particularly in financial services. Andy explains how revenue leaders are using predictive AI to increase forecast accuracy, identify risks...

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2025 September 22

Scaling Enterprise Productivity Through Agentic AI and Workflow Automation - with Kuo Zhang of Alibaba.com

Scaling Enterprise Productivity Through Agentic AI and Workflow Automation - with Kuo Zhang of Alibaba.com

<p>Today's guest is Kuo Zhang, President of Alibaba.com. Alibaba.com is a global B2B marketplace connecting small and mid-sized businesses with manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. Kuo joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello for an exclusive interview following his keynote address at this year's CoCreate event in Las Vegas to discuss how agentic AI is lowering barriers to global sourcing, transforming procurement workflows, and reshaping how organizations of all sizes move from product idea to execution. Kuo also breaks down the practical efficiencies emerging from AI-driven automation—from reducing manual supplier communication to streamlining global transactions and trade as...

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2025 December 23

The top 9 tips from 55 Nudge episodes in 2025

The top 9 tips from 55 Nudge episodes in 2025

<p>In today’s special end-of-year episode, you’ll hear the best insights from Nudge in 2025. </p> <p>Hear from Prof. Gerd Gigerenzer, Richard Shotton, Bas Wouters, Philip Graves, Prof. Matt Johnson and a Behavioural Insights Team director. </p> <p>----</p> <p>Subscribe to the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults</p> <p>Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list</p> <p>Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/ </p> <p>Watch Nudge on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nudgepodcast/ </p> <p>----</p> <p>Today’s Sources: </p> <p>Beilock, S. L., Bertenthal...

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2025 December 29

Bare Knuckle Sports Talk 1_10_26

Bare Knuckle Sports Talk 1_10_26

<p>Bare Knuckle Sports Talk 1_10_26</p>

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2026 January 10

Positive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Nancy Parson

Positive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Nancy Parson

<p>Positive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Nancy Parson</p>

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2026 January 12

5 Shifts That Must Happen for Bitcoin to Reach $1 Million (And Why It’s More Likely Than You Think)

5 Shifts That Must Happen for Bitcoin to Reach $1 Million (And Why It’s More Likely Than You Think)

<p>Send us a text</p><p>What will the world look like when Bitcoin hits $1 million and will you be ready to claim your share of the new wealth?</p><p>If you're serious about building wealth in a rapidly shifting financial landscape, understanding Bitcoin’s path to $1 million isn't just exciting it's essential. As traditional systems strain under inflation, debt, and government overreach, Bitcoin offers a way to store and grow wealth outside the legacy structure.</p>Discover the key geopolitical and financial shifts required for Bitcoin to reach a $20 trillion market cap.Learn how everyday investors can po...

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2026 January 12

6 Investment and Bitcoin Habits To Implement NOW To Grow Your Money In 2026

6 Investment and Bitcoin Habits To Implement NOW To Grow Your Money In 2026

<p>Send us a text</p><p>What if Six simple shifts in your money mindset could set you up for long-term wealth and protect your Bitcoin investments?</p><p> With inflation rising and financial uncertainty still looming, millennials are seeking more control over their futures. This episode breaks down six practical habits that help you stop living paycheck to paycheck, build real financial freedom, and invest with confidence especially in Bitcoin.</p>Discover why building an emergency fund is the foundation for confident investing (even when markets dip).Learn how to escape lifestyle creep and finally start living below y...

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2025 December 29

How International AI Safety Efforts Are Shaping the Future of Governance - with Charleyne Biondi of Moody's

How International AI Safety Efforts Are Shaping the Future of Governance - with Charleyne Biondi of Moody's

<p>Today's guest on the 'AI in Financial Services' podcast is Charleyne Biondi, Associate Vice President of Moody's Ratings in the Digital Economy Team. Charleyne Biondi, Associate Vice President of Moody's Ratings in the Digital Economy Team. Charleyne returns to the program to share her perspective on the rapidly evolving landscape of AI regulation, comparing the EU AI Act, the US sector-specific approach, and emerging international frameworks. She outlines how regulatory divergence is shaping adoption, trust, and compliance costs for companies operating globally. Charleyne also emphasizes the risks of regulatory fragmentation in the US, where state-level laws often impose requirements...

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2025 September 8

Balancing Friction and Growth in Digital Fraud Strategy - with Karan Gandhi at Best Egg

Balancing Friction and Growth in Digital Fraud Strategy - with Karan Gandhi at Best Egg

<p>Today's guest is Karan Gandhi, Senior Director for Verification and Fraud at Best Egg. Best Egg is a consumer lending platform focused on responsible, data-driven credit access. Karan joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how deepfakes, synthetic identities, bot attacks, and agentic systems are reshaping the fraud landscape and what these shifts mean for data and AI strategy in financial services. Karan also breaks down the practical steps enterprises can take to strengthen verification workflows, leverage metadata and OCR analysis more effectively, and frame fraud-prevention ROI in a way that secures executive buy-in for modernizing their technology...

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2025 November 17

From $3M to $70M: Larry Trenwith on Corporate Alignment, Culture & Scaling

From $3M to $70M: Larry Trenwith on Corporate Alignment, Culture & Scaling

<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore what it really takes for founders and CEOs to scale successfully by turning strategic complexity into consistent, profitable execution.</p><p>Our guest is Larry Trenwith, Executive Coach and Growth Advisor at Trenstar Management Ltd. With 25 years of experience, multiple Series A financings, an IPO, and exits under his belt, Larry shares a practical, proven approach to scaling companies beyond the $75 million mark.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>Growth vs. Scaling: Larry explains the real difference between the two and why many businesses...

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2026 January 7

255: Karson Rippstein - Family, Government Leases, Salt and Mineral

255: Karson Rippstein - Family, Government Leases, Salt and Mineral

<p>Karson ranches with his dad and brother in Utah and we discuss the challenges he deals with working in the mountains on permits as well as his recommendations for successfully partnering with family on a cattle ranch. I learn about how traditional salt/mineral programs are not necessarily the best option, and so much more! </p><p><br></p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p>Man, Cattle, Veld - Johann Zietsmann</p><p>Dirt to Soil - Gabe Brown</p><p>Montana Soil Health Symposium</p><p>Soil Health in the West</p><p>Ranching Returns Podcast</p><p>Grazing...

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2025 December 8

Driving Trust and Community Through Technology in Credit Unions – with Nicole Haverly at nCino

Driving Trust and Community Through Technology in Credit Unions – with Nicole Haverly at nCino

<p>Today's guest is Nicole Haverly, Vice President of Credit Unions at nCino. nCino is a provider of intelligent banking solutions. Headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, the company helps banks and credit unions modernize and streamline core banking tasks, empowering financial institutions of all sizes globally to deliver faster, more intelligent, and customer-friendly banking experiences. Nicole joins Emerj Senior Editor, Marilie Fouché, to discuss how credit unions can balance community-focused member experiences with the growing demand for digital-first engagement. Nicole also explains practical ways automation and AI can streamline account opening and lending, reduce manual data entry, and allow staff t...

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2025 December 15

Portugal is not its airports

Portugal is not its airports

<p>When your first experience of Portugal is its airport, this may not be the best of starts. Andrew Bryant talks about this and more as our latest guest on the podcast. Andrew is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and podcast host who loves getting out of the airport and experiencing the real Portugal. He chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, his first experiences of Portugal, what he misses about Portugal when he travels and what he loves about coming back. </p><p><b>FOLLOW OUR GUEST</b></p><b>Andrew’s website</b><p><b>ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIM...

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2025 November 17

Portugal makes me younger

Portugal makes me younger

<p>Can Portugal make you younger? Our next guest certainly thinks so! In this episode Dylan is joined by actor Richard Bjorklund. Richard is originally from Sweden but has been living in Portugal for seven years, where he has been working as a model and an actor, you can see some of his work in the very popular Lohause glasses commercials. He chats to Dylan about what he enjoys about the Simple Life here and how Portugal has made him feel young again. </p><p><b>FOLLOW OUR GUEST</b></p><b>Richard on Instagram</b><p>ABOUT PORTUGAL THE S...

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2026 January 12

Positive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Gavin Routledge

Positive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Gavin Routledge

<p>Positive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Gavin Routledge</p>

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2026 January 12

258: Gabe Brown - Cattle Production Paradigm Shift

258: Gabe Brown - Cattle Production Paradigm Shift

<p>Everybody has heard Gabe Browns row crop challenges that led him to shift to regenerative agriculture minimizing inputs and diversifying crop rotations. A story that I hadn't heard but wanted to was the progression of his mindset towards cattle production and his cow herd genetic decisions. We discuss that in detail in todays episode from his Gelbvieh/Angus genetics with winter calving to summer calving and pushing his genetics to match his context. We discuss succession and over-diversification of enterprises and much more!</p><p></p><p>If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help...

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2025 December 29

Review of Sharjah Events Festival 2025 (24.12.25)

Review of Sharjah Events Festival 2025 (24.12.25)

<p>Winter season in Sharjah kicked off with the Sharjah Events Festival. Abdul Karim visits the festival alongside his daughter and reviews the event from a parent and a journalist's lens. We also hear from Sumaya Arif from Sharjah Government Media Bureau about the launch of their events calendar and the new logo.</p><p>Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com<br><br></p><p>************************</p><p>Follow us on Social.<br>www.facebook.com/pulse95radio<br>www.twitter.com/pulse95radio<...

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2025 December 24

Positive Talk with Kevin McDonald and LaSharnda Beckwith

Positive Talk with Kevin McDonald and LaSharnda Beckwith

<p>Positive Talk with Kevin McDonald and LaSharnda Beckwith</p>

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2026 January 12

From Confused To Confident: How This Listener Learned You Don’t Need a Whole Bitcoin To Invest and Grow Wealth

From Confused To Confident: How This Listener Learned You Don’t Need a Whole Bitcoin To Invest and Grow Wealth

<p>Send us a text</p><p>Ever felt like you’ve missed the boat on Bitcoin because you can’t afford a whole one?</p><p>You're not alone. As Bitcoin’s price rises, many millennials mistakenly believe they’re priced out. But the real opportunity might lie in something far smaller - <b>sats.</b></p><p>In this myth buster call in episode you will learn: </p>Discover the truth behind the “I can’t afford a whole Bitcoin” myth and how it’s holding you back.Learn how unit bias is steering you toward poor investment choices and how t...

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2025 December 15

What Marge Simpson Can Teach You About Leadership

What Marge Simpson Can Teach You About Leadership

<p>In 1989, The Simpsons released Itchy & Scratchy & Marge. </p> <p>It’s a classic Simpson’s episode filled with slapstick humour, dry jokes, and smart gags. </p> <p>And yet, behind all the humour, there’s an important lesson about leadership. </p> <p>Today, Chief Behavioural Scientist Micheal Hallsworth explains what Marge Simpson can teach you about leadership.  </p> <p>--- </p> <p>Read the Hypocrisy Trap: https://amzn.to/47vhxbj⁠</p> <p>Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list </p> <p>Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew-22213187/ </p> <p>Watch Nudge on YouTube: https://www.yout...

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2025 November 10

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