FM #1684 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - 03/04/26 - P1 of 2
<p>This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. </p>1684 - The Opening, and all agenda items except the goals which they saved for last (approx. 2 hrs. 7 mins) 1685 - Discussion on the goals brings them right up to the 4 hour limit which they managed to stay within (approx. 1 hour and 55 mins)<br/><p>--------------</p><p>Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found (including link to Franklin TV video) -></p><p>https...
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FM #1682 - Party for The Pantry - 03/02/26
<p>This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Marsha Tait, Development Director of the Franklin Food Pantry, Jen Johnson, Development Associate, and Bill Donavan, (Director of A/V with Stage Edge). We had our conversation in person in the community room at The Franklin Food Pantry on Monday, March 2, 2026. </p><p>Discussion items: </p>Tickets on sale for Party for the Pantry; March 28 at THE BLACK BOXOnline bidding for silent auction items opens March 19Bidding for travel opportunities opens the night of3 bands to provide entertainment - Fab 3, Karate Show, and South Street SixLight food items catered...
Why Identity Recalibration is the key to your next Uplevel with Daniela Birch
<p>Daniela Birch, founder of her Akashic Leadership and Identity Recalibration practice, who helps leaders, founders, and high-achieving individuals release the subconscious and energetic patterns that keep them stuck so they can step into aligned leadership, visibility, and purpose.</p><p>Through a blend of Akashic Record insights, identity recalibration, and nervous-system reprogramming, Daniela guides her clients to access deeper clarity, intuitive activation, and sustainable inner power.</p><p>Now, Daniela's evolution from tarot reader and healer to a multidimensional mentor reflects her own journey of shedding past identities, continually reinventing herself, and honouring the inner upgrades that have shaped...
Stop Overthinking Start Creating Magic | Ep 902
<p>🚀Start your Outlier Level Up Launch (free): https://outliersedge.com/now-pod </p><p>Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a direct and encouraging look at why outliers often stall, not from lack of discipline, but by over-perfecting and breaking their own creative flow. In this energetic episode, learn to spot “flow leaks,” set your own “flow law,” and start showing up before the magic fizzles out. Perfect for creators, leaders, and anyone tired of letting their best ideas die in drafts.</p><p>Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Di...
How to Find Confidence to Start Writing Your Book | Azul Terronez
<p>Send a text</p><p>If you’re waiting for a surge of confidence before you start writing your book, you’re not alone. I’ve spent years hosting the Authors Who Lead Podcast, talking with authors at every stage of the journey, and one belief comes up again and again: “I just need a little more confidence before I begin.”</p><p>Here’s the truth I’ve learned—confidence rarely shows up first. Action does. And waiting for confidence is often the very thing keeping us stuck.</p><p>Timestamp:<br/><br/>00:00 Confidence comes through action<br/>05:14 Embracing change...
FM #1685 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - 03/04/26 - P2 of 2
<p>This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. </p>1684 - The Opening, and all agenda items except the goals which they saved for last (approx. 2 hr 7 mins) 1685 - Discussion on the goals brings them right up to the 4 hour limit which they managed to stay within (approx. 1 hour and 55 mins)<br/><p>--------------</p><p>Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found (including link to Franklin TV video) -></p><p>https...
Janis Joplin shares some Daily Fire
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Fail Forward Grow Faster Now | Frances Harder | Ep 908
<p>Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier </p><p>“Shit happens, but you just gotta keep on plowing through it and hopefully find the right channels for you to make the sales and become successful.” – Frances Harder</p><p>Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Frances Harder in a deep, real conversation about launching your business, bouncing back from setbacks, and making your mark as an outlier. Discover why perfection is the enemy of progress, how to leverage connections, and actionable strategies to turn your big idea into profit. Get practical advice on sustainability, evolving your wor...
Why Every Business Owner Needs a Podcast | Shawn Anthony E361
<p>Most business owners are trying to grow with the wrong tools. They spend money on ads, chase algorithms, and fight for attention in crowded feeds. What they overlook is the one asset that builds trust faster than anything else. Their voice.</p><p><br /> </p><p>In this episode, Shawn Anthony explains why podcasting is no longer optional for business owners who want authority, leverage, and long term growth. A podcast is not about downloads or vanity metrics. It is about becoming known, being trusted, and creating opportunities that do not come from cold outreach.</p><p><br /> </p><p>...
Simplify Your Approach for Greater Results | Ep 904
<p>🚀Start your Outlier Level Up Launch (free): https://outliersedge.com/now-pod </p><p>Reflect and re-center: Routinely ask, “What’s the simplest path to serving my audience well?”</p><p>Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he unpacks the power of keeping your genius simple. In this episode, you’ll learn why overthinking can block your brilliance, how to find the “basic-complex-simple” sweet spot, and why serving others directly is the fastest path to impact. Niiamah shares hard-won lessons from building the Outlier’s Edge community and why your next big win might be just one simple decision away.</p><p>Welcome to the Ou...
Real Growth Happens In Momentum | Ep 907
<p>Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier </p><p>“Get clarity from being out in the world. Do another rep. Try again.” – Niiamah Ashong</p><p>Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for another raw episode of Outlier’s Edge. Get the truth on momentum, the price of endless preparation, and how to ditch the “perfect build fantasy” for real-world wins. Learn the power of live play, clarity, and actionable movement for creative entrepreneurs, leaders, and outliers. Ready to uplevel? Tap into what happens when you commit to collisions, reps, and live interaction.</p><p>Welcome to the Outlier...
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired, How to Choose Joy Again with Janice Silva
<p>Janice Silva, founder of The Art of Living Joyfully, a transformative wellness business that helps people overcome burnout, rebalance their energy, and create lives rooted in purpose and vitality.</p><p>Through her customised guidance, holistic tools, and decades of entrepreneurial experience, Janice supports clients in navigating stress, isolation, and rapid life changes while reconnecting with their inner resilience.</p><p>Now, Janice’s journey from 38 years of entrepreneurship to becoming Business Person of the Year demonstrates the power of choosing joy, rebuilding after burnout, and staying committed to personal growth.</p><p>And while living on one of th...
Chat GPT - Journalism - Transforming News Production and Media Consumption
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Plutarch shares some Daily Fire
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Career Change: Despite doubters a retired fireman has because the #1 single agent for Berkshire Hathaway in Georgia.
<p>Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!</p> <p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Todd Kroupa</p> <p>A former firefighter turned top-producing real e...
George Bernard Shaw shares some Daily Fire
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THIS is Why Appreciation Beats Cash-Flow: A California Case Study | Joseph Silva E370
<p>In this episode, we sit down with California-based multifamily real estate advisor Joseph Silva to explore why appreciation can often outperform cash flow when it comes to long-term wealth creation. Joseph specializes in helping investors evaluate their current real estate holdings, understand how their equity is performing, and strategically reposition their portfolios to unlock new opportunities. Drawing on his experience advising investors across California, Joseph explains how appreciation in high-demand markets can create massive equity growth that can later be leveraged into larger multifamily assets.</p> <p>Throughout the conversation, we break down how investors can analyze return on...
Why We Bought a Full Bitcoin | E368
<p>This episode details how we recently made the decision to purchase a full Bitcoin, not because we’re abandoning the strategy that built our foundation, but because we’ve continued to evolve our understanding of diversification. After some recent conversations with a few mentors we respect, it pushed us to think deeper about how we position our portfolio for the long term. Real estate will always remain our core focus. Buying multifamily properties, creating cash flow, and building equity, but we also believe in allocating a small portion of capital to assets that can hedge against broader macroeconomic risks.</p> <...
Coaching Success Stories | Intentional Money: How Coaches Can Align Values, Mindset, and Wealth Without Guilt or Burnout. With Leah Hadley
<p>Money isn’t just about numbers. It’s about values, mindset, and the stories we carry. Especially for coaches building businesses alongside full lives and careers.</p><p>In this episode, Candy Motzek sits down with Leah Hadley, CEO of Intentional Wealth Partners and creator of the Intentional Money Method.</p><p>Leah shares her journey from educator to investment banking to founding a values-based financial planning firm that helps women transform their relationship with money. Together, Candy and Leah explore why traditional financial advice often falls short for coaches and consultants, and how aligning money decisions with values crea...
How to Build TEDx Talks That Actually Move People, with Alexia Vernon and Kaia Vernon-Oliveira
<p>Send a text</p><p>What does it really take to deliver a TEDx talk that resonates? In this episode of Authors Who Lead, communication expert Alexia Vernon and TEDx speaker Kaia Vernon-Oliveira share what authors need to know about developing a powerful big idea, connecting with an audience, and building speaking confidence that opens doors.</p><p>Timestamp:<br/><br/>00:00 Introduction to Alexia Vernon and Kaia Vernon-Oliveira<br/>01:11 What has changed in the TEDx landscape<br/>03:45 Why authors should build speaking experience before TEDx<br/>05:13 What event organizers really look for in speakers<br/>06:40 Kaia’s TEDx journey an...
Perfect Isn’t Needed, Progress Is | Ep 906
<p>Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier </p><p>“The act of showing up every day and bringing that level of consistency, not only does that improve the experience overall for my learning trajectory, but it also allows for you. I'm still getting some returns from it.” – Niiamah Ashong</p><p>Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he unlocks the power of persistence for creative leaders. Discover why improving what’s already working beats chasing perfection, and how consistent action compounds results. Dive deep into lessons from entrepreneurial journeys, like choosing action over endless prep or balanci...
FM #1677 - Franklin Senior Center - March 2026 Highlights - 02/18/26
<p>This session shares my conversation with Activities Coordinator Jillian Rochat and Executive Assistant Mary Hynes. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.</p><p>We talk about </p>All the key event highlights for March 2026Sign up for email delivery of the monthly newsletter<br/><p>The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. </p><p>The recording runs about 33 minutes, so let’s listen in.</p><p>--------------</p><p>Franklin Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging </p>...
Chat GPT - Let Yourself Be Who You Are
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Your First Coaching Offer: A Simple 5-Session Package That Sells | Foundations
<p>Feeling capable, but unsure how to turn your skills into a clear offer?</p><p>If you’re overthinking your first coaching package or worried about pricing it wrong, this episode is for you.</p><p>Many coaches struggle to sign clients because they do not yet have a clear offer. They talk about coaching, but they are not offering a specific solution someone can say yes to.</p><p>In this next episode of the Foundations Series, Candy Motzek walks you through how to create your very first coaching offer without overwhelm, complexity, or overthinking. You will learn wh...
VICTORY! Build confidence to live your purpose with Philip Brittain
<p>Philip Brittain, a speaker and mentor who helps Christian business leaders build unshakable confidence so they can step fully into their purpose.</p><p>Through his VICTORY! framework, Philip teaches, trains, and encourages entrepreneurs to do the deeper heart-level work that creates real, lasting confidence in their calling.</p><p>Now, Philip’s journey of leaning into faith driven leadership demonstrates how inner transformation can shape a business owner’s impact far beyond strategy alone.</p><p>And while pouring into his mastermind community and drawing strength from the support of his family and mentors, he continues to champion lead...
You’re Not Dreaming Big Enough | Forbes Riley E363
<p>When Hollywood wouldn’t return her calls, Forbes Riley didn’t wait for a breakthrough. She created one. With no agent and no clear path forward, she literally acted as her own manager, creating a separate persona, changing her voice, and pitching herself for roles under a fake agency just to stay in the game. This is one of those stories that was too good not to share.</p><p><br /> </p><p>This episode is a masterclass in being unapologetically yourself, using “delusion” as a weapon, and doing whatever it takes to create your own path when no one is op...
The Future of Communication - The Evolution of Language and Technology in Human Interaction
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Brand Building: Discusses the power of stereotyping media, culture, and African entrepreneurship opportunities.
<p>Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!</p> <p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dami Kujembola. </p> <p>CEO and co-founder of Amplify Africa:<...
Brand Building: Her goal is to grow her African brand globally and showcase the richness of African resources.
<p>Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!</p> <p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Valerie Obaze.</p> <p>Founder of R&R Skincare. </p> <p>🎯...
Why $300K a Year Still Wasn’t Enough | Joey Mure E362
<p>He was making $300K a year, still taking calls on vacation, and still missing the moments that mattered most. Then his daughter asked a simple question that exposed the real cost of his career, and everything changed.</p><p><br /> </p><p>In this episode, Joey shares the wake-up calls that forced him to rethink what success actually means, how he shifted from trading time for money to thinking like an investor, and the systems and decisions that eventually led to $50K per month in passive income. We break down why high income doesn’t equal freedom, the moment he...
He Almost Partied Himself to Death… Now He Owns $200M in Real Estate | Gabe Johansen E365
<p>There was a time when Gabe Johansen’s life revolved around partying, late nights, and a lack of direction - a path that was quickly heading somewhere dangerous. Today, based out of Salem, he controls over $200 million in real estate assets. In this episode, we sit down with Gabe to unpack the full transformation: the turning point that forced him to reevaluate everything, how he rebuilt his identity from the ground up, and the first deals that set him on a completely different trajectory. </p> <p> </p> <p>We break down how he scaled from smaller investments to institutional-level asse...
Modify your Magnificence: Step your Life from BOXED to BOLD with Carol Metz Murray
<p>Carol Metz Murray, leadership coach, consultant and professional speaker, who helps entrepreneurs and business executives unlock what she calls their self made prison of fear, self doubt and hidden perfectionism so they can discover and unleash the authentic Leader Within.</p><p>Through her blend of narrative storytelling, spiritual truths, radical listening and over 30 years of transformational and high performance leadership experience, Carol guides clients and teams to step into their greatness and move from autopilot into meaningful action.</p><p>Now, Carol’s personal journey from burnout, unemployment and homelessness to building her Naked Leadership approach demonstrates the po...
Loving Life & Living Your Genius Zone with Dr. Gay Hendricks
<p>Send a text</p><p>After eight years of hosting Authors Who Lead, Azul finally sits down again with the man who inspired the show from the very beginning: Dr. Gay Hendricks, author of The Big Leap, Conscious Loving, and his new memoir, Loving Life.</p><p>In this intimate, spiritually rich conversation, Gay shares the stories behind his memoir, the pivotal moment on the ice that changed everything, the quiet teachers in his family (including his Aunt Kat), and how suffering can open the doorway to your genius. This is more than an interview—it’s an invitation to r...
Chat GPT - Remote Work - The Transformation of the Digital Workspace
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From Layoff to 6-Figure Entrepreneur: My Journey to Becoming Unforgettable with Chris Corinthian
<p>Chris Corinthian, CEO of FinLit University, a financial literacy educator who helps high school and college students find money for school, avoid student loan debt, and build real financial skills that set them up for life.</p><p>Through his workshops, curriculum development, speaking engagements, and his book Financial Literacy 101 for College Students, Chris teaches students and families how to make smarter money decisions and create better financial futures.</p><p>Now, Chris’s shift into full time entrepreneurship, driven by his commitment to being present for his child with special needs, demonstrates how purpose and responsibility can fuel me...
How Writing a Book Transformed My Life | Azul Terronez
<p>Send a text</p><p>In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I return with a heartfelt update and an honest call to action for anyone dreaming of writing a book. This episode isn’t just an update—it’s a raw exploration of why telling your story truly matters, how the writing process can change your life, and what to do when self-doubt creeps in. </p><p>I’m reminded again that the journey to authorship is about much more than putting words on a page. It’s about finding your truth and having the courage to share it with the...
March 5, 2026 | Pinewood.AI CEO on why Apax deal fell apart; buyers stretch loans to 7 years
<p>Pinewood.AI CEO Bill Berman explains why private equity firm Apax Partners backed out of acquiring his company, and it has everything to do with AI disruption fears in the software market. More buyers are stretching auto loans to seven years or longer just to afford record vehicle prices. Plus, the Iran conflict forces automakers to delay Middle East shipments.</p>
FM #1680 - Franklin (MA) Board Of Health Mtg - 03/04/26
<p>This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The meeting agenda was held in the 3rd floor training room as well as via Google Meet. All 3 board members were present with the full compliment of Health Dept staff. </p><p>Quick Recap:</p>Chair Kim Mu-Chow opens the meetingReads protocol statement re: Google meetConfirms participation via roll callApproval of Feb minutes, moved, second, passes 3-0No citizen commentsRestricting the sale of tobacco products inspection violations discussion Report My Meal Report My Meal | Mass.gov link added to Town...
FM #1678 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 03/01/26
<p>This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of March 1, 2026. </p>The outlook for the week ahead March 1 through March 7 2026The look back at the week that was Feb 22 through Feb 28, 2026 <br/><p>--------------</p><p>The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly</p><p>https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/02/happy-birthday-town-of-franklin-248.html </p><p>--------------</p><p>We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. </p><p>This podcast is my public service effort for...
FM #1679 - Franklin (MA) Finance Cmte Mtg - 02/25/26
<p>This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The Committee opened with 5 members in Chambers and 1 remote. 2 members absent and 1 had just resigned that morning (and hopefully to be replaced before April budget hearings). </p><p>Quick recap:</p>Motion to approve the prior meeting notes, so moved, second, passes via roll call (1 remote) was 6-0-3 (2 absent, 1 resigned this AM)Discussion on the need to replace a fire engine which has frame corrosion and was taken offline. Discussion on an undercarriage wash to help prolong the life of the trucks and rest of the fleet with...
March 12, 2026 | Diesel price spike squeezes North American suppliers; Honda cancels 3 EVs
<p>The Iran conflict is causing diesel price spikes, squeezing supplier margins across North America. Honda cancels three electric vehicles planned for U.S. production, expecting up to $15.8 billion in losses. Plus, new rules from the Department of Motor Vehicles are creating friction at dealerships and threatening auto loan defaults.</p>
March 7, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Iran conflict could spike oil prices; Ford plant’s pivot to energy storage
<p>The Iran conflict threatens global automakers with rising oil prices the real risk. Ford pivots its Kentucky battery plant to energy storage. Hyundai invests $6 billion in robotics and hydrogen. Plus, wealthy shoppers keep auto sales afloat while lower-income buyers struggle with seven-year loans.</p>
