Peter Schweizer: China using women as "carriers" to have babies on U.S. soil
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Q&A: Investing While Unemployed, Attending College in an AI-First World, & Selling $250K of Microsoft
<p>In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!</p><p>---</p><p>🧠 Ready to build your own investable index using AI? Generated Assets on Public makes it easy. </p><p>Click here to try Generated Assets!</p><p>---</p><p>💰 Download the 2026 Wealth-Building Workbook, click here!</p><p>---</p><p>🚀 Join 840+ other podcast listeners inside of the Rich Habits Network and invest alongside Robert and Austin, click here!</p><p>---</p><p>⚡️ Sign up for the Rich Habits Newsletter and never miss a market-moving headline again, click here!</p><p>---</p><p>⭐ Download our FREE Financial Planner – click here</p><p>⭐ Download our FREE Budgeting Tem...
Calling the Unlikely into Identity: Miracles, Brazil & Obedient Faith with Pastor Rafa Assis | EP 162
What happens when God takes a sick baby on the edge of death, a wounded church kid, and a “reluctant” leader—and turns him into a pastor who equips ordinary believers to walk in miracles? In this episode, Pastor Rafa Assis from Brazil (with translator Jarvis) shares his powerful story: healed as a newborn, burning for Jesus as a child, deeply hurt by church, then radically re-encountering God through prophetic encounters, seminary, and the supernatural move of the Holy Spirit.<br /><br />Rafa talks about being mentored in a revival culture, traveling with Randy Clark and Global Awakening, planting and pastor...
Episode 2161: Deux Mains - Sustainable Luxury Fashion
In this episode of the Ash Said It Show, we dive deep with Julie Colombino-Billingham, the visionary founder of Deux Mains. What started as a disaster relief mission in Haiti turned into a high-end, solar-powered fashion revolution. <br /><br /> Julie isn't just making bags; she’s rewriting the rules of luxury and prove that "Made in Haiti" is a global gold standard.<br /><br /> The name Deux Mains means "Two Hands" in French. But as Julie explains to Ash, it’s about way more than just the physical act of sewing.<br /><br /> The Heartbeat: It represents a handshake between the...
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Episode 2156 - The Art of the Needle: An Exclusive with Kyle Sanchez
In a deep-dive conversation on The Ash Said It Show, elite piercer Kyle Sanchez of Once in a Blue Moon Tattoo pulls back the curtain on the precision, myths, and evolving trends of the body modification world. From their humble beginnings to the high-stakes decisions made in the studio, Kyle offers a masterclass in professional piercing.<br /><br /> Kyle opens up about their entry into the industry, describing a journey fueled by a passion for the intersection of aesthetic art and human anatomy. It wasn’t just about the jewelry; it was about the transformative power of a well-placed piercing an...
Are AI cyber threats overhyped?
<p>We’re just over a week into 2026 but already, enterprise cybersecurity teams will be hard at work repelling attacks – and business leaders will be worrying about the year ahead.</p><p>On the one hand, we’re told that AI tools are beginning to empower security teams to go further and faster. On the other, the use of AI by hackers to launch attacks also appears to be on the rise.</p><p>All of this is happening against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and continual attacks by state-sponsored hacking groups against businesses. How will all this come togeth...
"Disrupting the Order": Mike Tobin on Trump’s High-Stakes Davos Visit
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Episode 2154: Same Address - Harsh Reality of Housing After Divorce
Kristy Scott’s housing situation isn’t just a trending headline—it’s a wake-up call.<br /><br /> The latest updates surrounding Kristy Scott’s divorce are striking a nerve because they expose a harsh reality many women face quietly: Divorce doesn’t just end a relationship; it can strip away your safety, stability, and sense of identity.<br /><br /> Why are housing and security still the ultimate fault lines for women after a split?<br /><br /> Relationship and Embodiment Coach Lauren Salaun (@LaurenSalaun) is weighing in on what this moment reveals about the shift of emotional and financial power in modern re...
Throwback Thursday: You Can Never Do "Too Much" When It Comes To Your Dreams
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Throwback Thursday: Bio-Hacking Made Easy with Functional Practitioner Layne Vanlieshout
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Trump's Ban on Single Family Homes, Nvidia's CES Announcements, & Google's Rise to #2
<p>In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz discuss Trump's recent ban on hedge funds from investing into single family homes, Nvidia's most anticipated announcements at CES, and Google's rise to becoming the second most valuable company in the world. </p><p>---</p><p>🤝 Interested in learning more about ETFs? </p><p>Check out our friends at ETF Central! Click here!</p><p>---</p><p>✅ Ready to start investing? Open a brokerage account on Public.com/richhabits and get a FREE 1% match on all IRA deposits, transfers, and rollovers!</p><p>---</p><p>‼️ Have feedback to share? Please let us a comment on Spotify! We're excite...
Chris Sununu: Exposing billions in state fraud
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Q&A: Foreign Market ETFs, $140K / Yr in Retirement & Cashing in on AVGO
<p>In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!</p><p>---</p><p>🧠 Ready to build your own investable index using AI? Generated Assets on Public makes it easy. </p><p>Click here to try Generated Assets!</p><p>---</p><p>💰 Download the 2026 Wealth-Building Workbook, click here!</p><p>---</p><p>🚀 Join 840+ other podcast listeners inside of the Rich Habits Network and invest alongside Robert and Austin, click here!</p><p>---</p><p>⚡️ Sign up for the Rich Habits Newsletter and never miss a market-moving headline again, click here!</p><p>---</p><p>⭐ Download our FREE Financial Planner – click here</p><p>⭐ Download our FREE Bu...
Inc. Productivity Tip of the Day, Jan. 20, 2026
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The Brian Kilmeade Show 01-22-2026
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Driving Your Destiny with God’s GPS: Principles, Decisions & Destiny — with Dr. Gwendolyn Henry | EP 165
What if destiny isn’t about “living your best life,” but agreeing with God’s dream for you and walking it out through everyday decisions? In this conversation, Dr. Gwendolyn Henry unpacks her framework GPS: God’s Principled System—from hearing “destiny signals,” to choosing the right relationships, waiting well in seedtime-and-harvest, and leading from the heart (not just the art) of leadership. We get practical about integrating faith at work and in government, and Dr. Henry closes with a powerful prayer for listeners.<br /><br />00:00 Welcome & guest intro<br />03:05 Growing up with a sense of God’s presence; “reverse-engineered” discipleship<br />07:3...
The Brian Kilmeade Show 01-23-2026
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Episode 2155: Sherri Yvette - Author & IVF Wellness Advocate
Sherri Yvette is an acclaimed writer, creator, and advocate dedicated to transforming the landscape of reproductive health journaling and children’s literature. With a focus on IVF support for women of color, she bridges a critical gap in representation, offering tools that foster healing, resilience, and community.<br /><br /> Turning Trials into Tools for Healing<br /><br /> Sherri’s mission is deeply rooted in her personal narrative. After navigating the complexities of infertility for over four years and undergoing four rounds of IVF, she discovered the profound therapeutic power of journaling. By using creative writing to manage the stress and anxi...
From NICU to Revival: Gen Z, Healing & Bold Faith with Megan Parsons | EP 161
What happens when a chronically ill teenager meets the Healer—and then grows up to care for the tiniest lives in the NICU while preaching the Gospel to Gen Z? In this episode, Megan Parsons shares her powerful journey from chronic Lyme disease and church hurt to a dramatic encounter with Jesus, supernatural healing, NICU nursing, youth pastoring, and now itinerant ministry.<br /><br />Megan and John talk about how God met her in a youth service, completely healed her, led her into the medical field, and later into pastoring Gen Z. She opens up about fresh health battles, stepping aw...
154: Our Biggest Financial Red Flags & Green Flags
<p>In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share their biggest financial red flags and green flags. If you find yourself stacking a few of these red flags, take action to flip them green!</p><p>---</p><p>🎨 Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: masterworks.art/richhabits</p><p>---</p><p>💸 Use Public to build your own investable index with Generated Assets! You'll also receive an uncapped 1% on all IRA and 401(k) transfers and rollovers!</p><p>Click here!</p><p>---</p><p>🚀 Join 800+...
From Yext to Roam: Howard Lerman’s Second Act
<p>The hardest company to build is the one you start after you’ve already succeeded.</p><p><br>After scaling Yext into a platform powering millions of businesses, Howard Lerman chose to start over with Roam, the “Office of the Future,” where humans and AI work side by side from anywhere.</p><p><br>On Grit, he joins Joubin Mirzadegan to talk about the solitude of leadership and what happens when you stop building for Wall Street.</p><p>Guest: Howard Lerman, co-founder and former CEO of Yext, and founder and CEO of Roam</p><p><br>Connect with Howard L...
The Strategy That Actually Makes Your Vision a Reality
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NOBULL hits $1B valuation, Ammortal adds athlete investors, Padel Haus scores new funding
<p >January 22, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.</p> <p >Today's top stories:</p> <p >AO Ventures invests in Padel Haus as the New York-based club operator expects U.S. padel players to double by 2030</p> <p >Ammortal adds seven athletes including Mike Trout and Freddie Freeman as ambassadors and investors, with recovery chambers now installed across NFL and MLB teams</p> <p >NOBULL raises $50M at $1B valuation with Tom Brady shutting down TB12 to launch NOBULL Nutrition, expanding beyond apparel into grass-fed protein and electrolytes</p> <p >Ultra raises $11M led by Left...
Episode 2158 - Urthy Launches “Feel Something,” a National Sensory Wellbeing Movement
Urthy — the Atlanta‑based clean lifestyle brand known for its plant‑based home, body, and skincare essentials — announces the national launch of Feel Something, a groundbreaking sensory wellness movement designed to support emotional wellbeing, mindfulness, and human connection.<br /><br /> Rooted in the power of scent, touch, and intentional ritual, Feel Something invites individuals and communities to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover what it means to truly feel in a world where many are overwhelmed, overstimulated, and emotionally disconnected.<br /><br /> The National Feel Something Movement was created to help people return to themselves through simple, sensory rituals that support the mind...
This Is Why Some People Inevitably Win
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Mighty Men in Nuremberg: A One-Year Mission — with Mark Ian Brislin | EP 160
What would it take to gather men across Germany for a Mighty Men Conference in Nuremberg—the very ground once used to platform the Third Reich—and redeem that space for the Kingdom? In this episode, Mark Ian Brislin shares the remarkable string of confirmations that led him to invite Angus Buchan, why Nuremberg matters symbolically, how East Germany’s history still shapes the church today, and the practical next steps (venues, teams, and intercessors) to make it happen. We also talk about forming men as king, priest, and prophet in the home and the hopeful signs of renewal already emergi...
Glory Realm & the Fear of the Lord: Watchers, Holiness & Third-Day Prophetic with Dr. Theresa Phillips | EP 163
What’s the difference between the anointing and the glory—and why does it matter right now? In this rich, story-filled conversation, Rev. Dr. Theresa Phillips joins John to unpack the three realms (salvation, anointing, glory), how the third-day glory realm works, and why the Lord is bringing a loving but firm course-correction to the prophetic movement. <br /><br /> Dr. Theresa shares visions of the cloud of witnesses and heavenly “watchers” moving across the nation, her encounters in the throne room, and how the glory realm is already impacting culture through signs like feathers, gems, and supernatural fragrance. She also talks cand...
SPECIAL EDITION: Mitigating bad bots
<p>One of the major challenges of today’s environments is the rising tide of bots, with generative AI driving a new era of the technology.</p><p>Bots have been a part of the internet since at least the 1990s but recent technological advancements have swollen their number exponentially. Some of these net dwellers are benign, others are malicious, and some sit somewhere in between. </p><p>But no matter what category they fall into, they can all cause problems for businesses. How much of an issue is this for businesses and what can they do to mitigate it? </p>...
ClassPass owner merges with EGYM, Clue scores new fundings, Cancer survivorship improve
<p >January 16, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.</p> <p >Today's top stories:</p> <p >EGYM merges with Playlist (Mindbody and ClassPass parent) to create $7.5B platform backed by $785M, turning fragmented fitness tools into unified OS</p> <p >Verdane makes largest-ever investment in Clue a women's health and period tracking app with100M+ global downloads</p> <p >Ultrahuman partners with Click Therapeutics to launch migraine tool integrating wearable data with digital therapeutics</p> <p >Cancer survival rate hits historic 70% with survivors expected to exceed 22M by 2035, creating new demand for long-term survivorship care</p> <...
Episode 2153 - Anime Otapia 2026
Anime Otapia 2026 is the premier next-generation anime and pop culture convention launching on the U.S. East Coast. Designed as a high-interactivity "Otaku Utopia," the event bridges the gap between traditional fan expos and innovative digital subcultures. Organized by a diverse team of industry professionals, Anime Otapia features an immersive lineup of Japanese voice actors, Voca Night concerts (featuring Utsu-P and ATOLS), and top-tier game producers from across the global IP landscape.<br /><br /> Held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Anime Otapia focuses on three core pillars: Interactivity, Inclusivity, and Innovation. Attendees experience a massive Artist Alley...
Q&A: Passive Investing "Bubble," Overlapping ETFs, & Diversifying $200K
<p>In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!</p><p>---</p><p>🧠 Ready to build your own investable index using AI? Generated Assets on Public makes it easy. </p><p>Click here to try Generated Assets!</p><p>---</p><p>💰 Download the 2026 Wealth-Building Workbook, click here!</p><p>---</p><p>🚀 Join 840+ other podcast listeners inside of the Rich Habits Network and invest alongside Robert and Austin, click here!</p><p>---</p><p>⚡️ Sign up for the Rich Habits Newsletter and never miss a market-moving headline again, click here!</p><p>---</p><p>⭐ Download our FREE Financial Planner – click here</p><p>...
Josh Holmes: Newsom has this faux masculinity thing going on
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CES 2026: The year of AI PCs?
<p>The tech sector started this year with a bang at CES 2026, the annual event that brings together over 140,000 attendees to share the latest innovations in consumer and business technology.</p><p>Unsurprisingly, at this year’s event AI was a primary focus – with more details on Nvidia and AMD’s latest hardware, alongside AI PC innovations by brands like Lenovo.</p><p>Alongside these headlines, however, we also saw a return to form by companies such as Dell, with the resurrection of the XPS laptop range.</p><p>What did we learn from CES about what to expect in busine...
Episode 2159 - Casekoo Reinvents Phone Protection: From Napkin Sketch to 360° Titanium Innovation
Casekoo began with a "napkin sketch" born from the frustration of a phone constantly falling over. CEO Ralph explains that the brand maintains this mindset by focusing on "micro-frustrations"—small daily hurdles in tech usage that larger manufacturers ignore. By scaling this problem-solving approach to millions of users, Casekoo ensures every design iteration serves a functional purpose.<br /><br /> How does the Casekoo Magic Stand Pro achieve 360-degree versatility?<br /><br /> The engineering "Eureka moment" for the Magic Stand Pro was the integration of a 360-degree titanium spin stand. Ralph reveals that using aerospace-grade titanium allowed for a high-strength, versatile st...
REMASTERED: Un-Selling, with Scott Stratten (Sales, Marketing, Social Media, Business)
<p>Scott Stratten, Creator and President of UNMarketing Inc, explains how the context defines which sales approach you need, why marketing is an "always on" function, the huge lesson he learned from his wife's business, and the fear, promise, and future of social media and AI.</p>
153: An Honest Conversation w/ Affirm CEO Max Levchin
<p>In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz sit down to have an honest conversation with the CEO of Affirm, Max Levchin. </p><p>To keep up with Max, consider following him on LinkedIn and X! You can also follow Affirm on X. </p><p>---</p><p>We're thrilled to introduce the Rich Habits Money Map! </p><p>If you're someone ready to automate your saving and investing, the Rich Habits way, this workflow by Sequence is for you. </p><p>Click here to sign up for Sequence and gain access to...
Leading With Purpose, with Dave Mortensen (Fitness, Leadership, Franchising, Partnerships)
<p>Dave Mortensen, President and Co-Founder of Self-Esteem Brands / Purpose Brands, recounts the improbable meeting between himself and his business partner of over 30 years, and shares why 80-90% of any great idea isn't about the idea itself, the secret to truly great partnerships, the 4 Ps of executing their business, doing vs leading, identifying passion and talent, and why the fitness industry is like the McDonald's ball pit.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p>Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students</p><p>Southwestern Student Coaching</p><p>This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.</p><p>...
How Brands Stay Visible When AI Decides | Profound CEO James Cadwallader
<p>What happens when AI becomes your most influential referrer?</p><p>As consumers turn to ChatGPT for answers, James Cadwallader and his team at Profound help brands like Eight Sleep and MongoDB gain visibility and leverage inside AI models.</p><p>On this episode of Grit, he explains why brand narrative has shifted away from content, and why Profound is scaling globally ahead of traditional SaaS timelines.</p><p><br>Guest: James Cadwallader, co-founder and CEO of Profound and Ilya Fushman, partner at Kleiner Perkins</p><p><br>Connect with James Cadwallader<br>X: https://x.com/thejamescad?lang...
One Nation w/ Brian Kilmeade 01-25-2026
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Inc. Productivity Tip of the Day, Jan. 13, 2026
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CLIP: The Super Power That Fights Risk
<p>Adam Outland, Action Catalyst host and President of Southwestern Consulting, examines the true superpower of curiosity and it's relationship to risk, both in the business realm, and on a personal level.</p><p>Hear more from Adam in his appearance in the Action Catalyst Panel, "Scaling With Purpose".</p>
Born for Battle: Bloodline Deliverance & the Nephilim Agenda — with Christa Elisha | EP 159
In this power-packed episode, John sits down with Christa Elisha to unpack her book Born for Battle—a field guide for strategic spiritual warfare and bloodline deliverance. We dive into Jesus’ supernatural worldview, why deliverance still matters, the hidden mechanics of Freemasonry oaths, “quantum” agreements of thought and speech, the Python spirit in pop culture, and how to identify and break family-line patterns that keep believers stuck. Practical, direct, and deeply hope-filled.<br /><br />Key takeaways<br />Deliverance isn’t fringe—it’s essential discipleship and part of the Gospel’s power.Agreements (spoken or rehearsed in thought) can create legal footholds—...
Joel Jammal: Freedom, Faith & the Future of Democracy (USA ↔ Australia) | EP 157
Australian commentator and ARC Podcast host Joel Jammal joins Talks with Gallagher for a candid, timely conversation on liberty, leadership, and how everyday people can actually move the needle. We compare the U.S. and Australian political landscapes, unpack the cultural aftershocks of Charlie Kirk’s passing, and talk practical steps—start local, strengthen your home and community, then scale your impact. Joel also shares insights on Australia’s digital ID debate, media failures during lockdowns, China–Taiwan tensions, immigration pressures, and why writing, mentoring, and relentless practice are non-negotiables for emerging leaders. In this episode you’ll hear:Why free speec...
Episode 2157: Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute with Mathew Knowles
Don’t miss this exclusive interview on The Ash Said It Show with the legendary Mathew Knowles (@mrmathewknowles)! We’re diving deep into the enduring legacy of Destiny’s Child and the Iconic Reimagined Tribute tour. <br /><br /> This isn't just a concert; it's a bold, 60-minute candlelit experience where iconic pop and R&B anthems are transformed by a masterful string quintet. Imagine "Say My Name," "Survivor," and "Independent Women" reinterpreted through lush, cinematic orchestration under the glow of 3,000 candles. <br /><br /> The Nationwide Tour is LIVE! Houston | Atlanta | Los Angeles | New York | Washington, D.C. | Miami<br /><br /> Adding...
Amazon launches Health AI, Lululemon loses ground, Sleep outpaces optimization
<p >January 23, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.</p> <p >Today's top stories:</p> <p >Amazon launches Health AI for One Medical members, using LLMs to reference medical records and coordinate care as AI shifts from informational tools to embedded care coordination</p> <p >Lululemon pauses online sales of Get Low leggings after complaints they weren't "squat proof," marking latest quality issue amid leadership uncertainty and founder Chip Wilson's criticism</p> <p >New study finds sleeping fewer than seven hours per night impacts lifespan more than poor diet, inactivity, or loneliness — second only to smoking — yet...
Overtime with Outland: Dave Mortensen, Episodes 497 and 498
<p>Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests.</p><p>In this segment, Adam dissects Episodes 497 and 498, with Dave Mortensen, President and Co-Founder of Self-Esteem Brands / Purpose Brands.</p>
TPUs: Google's home advantage
<p>In the race to train and deploy generative AI models, companies have poured hundreds of billions of dollars into GPUs, chips that have become essential for the parallel processing needs of large language models.</p><p>Nvidia alone has forecast $500 billion in sales across 2025 and 2026, driven largely by Jensen Huang, founder and CEO at Nvidia, recently stated that “inference has become the most compute-intensive phase of AI — demanding real-time reasoning at planetary scale”. </p><p>Google is meeting these demands in its own way. Unlike other firms reliant on chips by Nvidia, AMD, and others, Google has long used its in...
A Toast to '26, from Stephanie Maas
<p>Action Catalyst host Stephanie Maas helps turn the page on 2025, and takes a look ahead for this podcast and all of our listeners!</p>
She Sold Her Startup for $500 Million, Here’s Her Next Idea
<p>Screens have pulled families apart. </p><p>Brynn Putnam set out to bring them back together with Board, the world’s ‘first face-to-face game console.’</p><p>On Grit, she tells Joubin Mirzadegan how every venture she’s built, including Mirror, started as a personal need, and how her true edge is the ability to strip an idea down to what actually matters.</p><p>Guest: Brynn Putnam, founder and CEO of Board</p><p>Connect with Brynn Putnam</p>XLinkedIn<p><br></p><p>Connect with Joubin</p>XLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com<p><br>Learn more about Kleiner Perkins</p
The future of threat detection
<p>Cybersecurity teams are facing a double edged sword of challenges and opportunities. On the one hand, AI tools offer a great deal of autonomous working and the promise of automating some of the more laborious tasks that a cybersecurity team has to undertake.</p><p>On the other hand, attackers are also using AI to launch large scale attacks such as sophisticated phishing campaigns and identity theft. To fight this threat, cybersecurity teams will need to unify data like never before and take advantage of as many new technologies and processes as they can.</p><p>How can they...
Inc. Productivity Tip of the Day, Jan. 19, 2026
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Meta pauses VR fitness, Sam Altman backs brain tech, Gen Z wants IRL wellness
<p >January 21, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.</p> <p >Today's top stories:</p> <p >Eventbrite reports 79% of Gen Z and millennials plan to attend more in-person events in 2026, gravitating toward spontaneous formats like run clubs and sauna raves over curated programming</p> <p >Meta puts Supernatural VR fitness app into maintenance mode, ending new content after layoffs and strategic shift toward AI, signaling broader risk for VR fitness category</p> <p >Merge Labs, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, raises $252M to develop brain-computer interfaces starting with medical applications before expanding to consumer use<...
Why We’re Only Using 1% of AI | Glean CEO Arvind Jain
<p>Glean has grown into a $7.2B company by giving employees AI assistants and agents that extend their capabilities.</p><p>CEO Arvind Jain is back on Grit alongside Joubin Mirzadegan. Here’s what stood out:</p>“My mindset by default is that if you build something last year, that it's got to be obsolete. There has to be a new way to do that thing better today. If not, then it's just lack of imagination.”“I have no doubts that AI capabilities are just going to increase more and more over the next few years. But even more important is this...
323. Dr. Muthu Alagappan, Founder & CEO of Counsel Health
<p >Today, I'm joined by Dr. Muthu Alagappan, founder & CEO of Counsel Health.</p> <p > </p> <p >Counsel Health is an AI-native virtual care platform combining medical AI with human doctors to provide accessible, high-quality guidance at a fraction of traditional costs.</p> <p > </p> <p >In this episode, we discuss building the new front door to care.</p> <p > </p> <p >We also cover:</p> <p > </p> <p >AI-native primary care via messaging</p> <p >AI vs. human roles in clinical decisions</p> <p >Redefining cost and access for personalized medicine</p> <p > </p> <p >Subscribe to the podcast → insider...
Renewing Our Minds in Love: Neuroscience, Scripture & Inner Healing — with Tina Smith | EP 164
What if understanding how your brain works could help you partner with God for deep emotional and spiritual healing? In this episode, licensed therapist and author Tina Smith unpacks her book Renewing Our Minds in Love and shows how neuroscience, attachment, and Scripture all fit together in God’s design for wholeness. Tina and John talk about what trauma actually is (and isn’t), why attachment and early relationships matter so much, how triggers work in the brain and nervous system, and why many believers feel condemned or “stuck” even while trying to renew their minds. She also explains the “hand model...
Synthetic Data and the Future of AI | Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez
<p>How do companies like Salesforce and Dell scale intelligence across every cloud?</p><p>Aidan Gomez, co-founder and CEO of Cohere, explains how they’re building AI that works across all enterprise systems and deploys anywhere, giving companies true flexibility and security.</p><p>He joins Joubin Mirzadegan for a wide-ranging conversation on why synthetic data went from dismissed to indispensable, and how the race among AI labs is really unfolding.</p><p>Guest: Aidan Gomez, co-founder and CEO of Cohere</p><p>Connect with Aidan: </p>XLinkedIn<p>Connect with Joubin: </p>XLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com<p><br>Lear...
Neko Health's US launch, Tom Brady co-signs GLP-1s, Women's health scales up
<p >January 14, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.</p> <p >Today's top stories:</p> <p >Neko Health plans to open its first U.S. location in NYC this spring, bringing its 60-minute preventative body scan to the U.S. after raising $260M and logging 300K+ global signups</p> <p >Tom Brady named Chief Wellness Officer of eMed's GLP-1 care platform, joining athletes like Serena Williams and Charles Barkley in endorsing weight-loss and wellness brands</p> <p >Pomelo Care raises $92M Series C at $1.7B valuation to expand from maternity into women's and children's care, already...
Ecosystem Leadership w/ April Michelle Ball — Break Old Systems, Build What’s Next | EP 158
Transformational strategist April Michelle Ball unpacks how to diagnose stagnation, redesign culture, and build ecosystems that actually scale. We cover the difference between “systems” and the frameworks that shape them, why frustration is a signal your framework is off, and how to lead multi-generational teams (Boomers ↔ Gen Z) with emotional intelligence, resilience, and confidence. April shares faith-driven principles for creating safe, culture-shaping spaces, integrating mental health, and staying agile amid megatrends like AI—treating technology as a tool that amplifies your values rather than replaces them. You’ll learn:A simple definition of ecosystem leadership and how your roles coexistHow to spot th...
David Beckham's IM8 scales up, Peloton tackles menopause, Bathhouse expands
<p >January 20, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.</p> <p >Today's top stories:</p> <p >Bathhouse expands with eight new locations over two years, entering Philadelphia, Chicago, Minneapolis, and more as recovery destinations blend hospitality and community</p> <p >Peloton and Respin Health report 84% symptom improvement in 60-day menopause program, positioning fitness platforms as legitimate care complements</p> <p >World Economic Forum warns global sports economy could lose $1.6T by 2050 due to declining activity and climate risk, calling for sport as preventative health infrastructure</p> <p >David Beckham's IM8 crosses $100M in first-year ARR, betting...
Throwback Thursday: Make Your Content a Money Magnet
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On the ground at HPE Discover Barcelona 2025
<p>HPE Discover Barcelona 2025 was in full swing this past week, with thousands of attendees descending on the Fira Barcelona to hear the latest news on the networking, servers, storage, supercomputing – and, of course, AI.</p><p>It’s a pivotal time for the firm, as it consolidates its hardware partnerships and heralds a recent acquisition, while laying out its strategy to help customers not only meet demand, but expand their networks and adopt new technologies.</p><p>What are some of the biggest things HPE announced – and what does the firm have lined up for 2026 and beyond?</p><p>In thi...
OpenAI, Anthropic enter healthcare, Strava's IPO, Target's Wellness push
<p >January 13, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.</p> <p >Today's top stories:</p> <p >Strava prepares to go public with Goldman Sachs leading the process, as it evolves from social fitness app to Athlete OS</p> <p >OpenAI and Anthropic announced new healthcare and consumer health-focused features as AI shifts from answering questions to transforming care </p> <p >Target announces 30% expansion of its wellness division, positioning itself as discovery and distribution engine for supplements, protein, and better-for-you food</p> <p >Good Culture lands majority investment from L Catterton at a $500M+ valuation, riding the p...
Building Cloudflare for the Next 50 Years | Co-founder Cloudfare Michelle Zatlyn
<p>Fifteen years in, it can still feel like “we’re just getting started.”</p><p>Michelle Zatlyn, co-founder of Cloudflare, returns to Grit with Joubin Mirzadegan to share how Cloudflare secures the internet for millions, with a vision built to last generations.</p><p>She also shares why staying close to reality and to customers becomes harder as success compounds, and how Cloudflare is helping content creators regain control in an AI driven internet.</p><p><br></p><p>Guest: Michelle Zatlyn, co-founder and President of Cloudflare</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Michelle Zatlyn</p>XLinkedIn<p></p><p>Con...
CLIP: Never NOT Marketing
<p>Scott Stratten, Creator and President of UNMarketing Inc, explains what marketing is at it's core, and how you're never NOT doing it. </p><p>Hear Scott's full interview in Episode 140 of The Action Catalyst.</p>
Inc. Productivity Tip of the Day, Jan. 16, 2026
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"Night and Day": Alex Gray on Trump's Second Term Foreign Policy
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Throwback Thursday: Setting the M'fn Vibe for the New Year
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Living in the Grey, with Dave Mortensen (Fitness, Leadership, Franchising, Partnerships)
<p>Dave Mortensen, President and Co-Founder of Self-Esteem Brands / Purpose Brands, continues the conversation with insights on advancement vs perfection, noise vs value, the 80/20 rule of where good ideas come from, listening to the voice not speaking in the room, and how to "live in the grey".</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p>Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/Students</p><p>Southwestern Student Coaching</p><p>This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.</p><p>Southwestern Coaching</p>
November rundown: CrowdStrike's insider threat
<p>As a business leader, you’d like to believe that your staff are entirely trustworthy. Effective enterprises run on workforce confidence – but in some cases, that trust can be misplaced.</p><p>In November, CrowdStrike admitted one of its own employees had provided screenshots of internal systems to hackers in exchange for a sizable payout. Industry experts have told ITPro the incident should act as a wake up call to the all-too-serious risk of insider threats.</p><p>Earlier in the month, websites all over the world went offline after a major outage at the content delivery network service prov...
Inc. Productivity Tip of the Day, Jan. 23, 2026
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The Test Very Few People Pass
151: Our 2026 "Money Calendar"
<p>In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz walk you through how to approach 2026 month by month to ensure you're checking all of the financial boxes. </p><p>---</p><p>💸 Use Public to build your own investable index with Generated Assets! You'll also receive an uncapped 1% on all IRA and 401(k) transfers and rollovers!</p><p>Click here!</p><p>---</p><p>💰 Introducing the NEOS Ethereum High Income ETF (NEHI) -- your new favorite was to earn tax-efficient monthly income on your Ethereum position. </p><p>Click here!</p><p>---</p><p>🏠 Ready to jump into real estat...
Inc. Productivity Tip of the Day, Jan. 22, 2026
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Inc. Productivity Tip of the Day, Jan. 14, 2026
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Scaling With Purpose: An Action Catalyst Panel (Business, Leadership, Growth, Technology)
<p>Adam Outland, Action Catalyst host and President of Southwestern Consulting, and David Stuart, President and Founder of Southwestern Insurance Group, break down how they've each re-examined the structure of their long-standing businesses, including a few key decisions on what NOT to do, taking a hard look at where true revenue comes from, reframing and calculating risk, following the data, the push-pull relationship with tradition, improving the client experience, bringing technology into the mix, and the superpower of curiosity.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p>This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching.</p><p>Southwestern Coaching<...
Our 2026 Market Predictions
<p>In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Radar, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share their 2026 market predictions. </p><p>---</p><p>🤝 Interested in learning more about ETFs? </p><p>Check out our friends at ETF Central! Click here!</p><p>---</p><p>✅ Ready to start investing? Open a brokerage account on Public.com/richhabits and get a FREE 1% match on all IRA deposits, transfers, and rollovers!</p><p>---</p><p>‼️ Have feedback to share? Please let us a comment on Spotify! We're excited to mold these new weekly episodes to be exactly what our listeners want. </p><p>---</p><p>🚀 Join 800+ fellow podcast listeners inside the Rich Ha...
Winter Storm Stocks, SpaceX IPO, & Retail Investors Getting Smarter
<p>In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share updates on Trump's housing affordability efforts, SpaceX's summertime IPO, and the recent outperformance of the Russell 2000. </p><p>They're also joined by David Dziekanski, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Quantify Funds, to talk about the different between real hedge fund-like strategies and "retail candy." </p><p>To learn more about Quantify Funds, visit their website by clicking here or follow them on X by clicking here!</p><p>---</p><p>🤝 Interested in learning more about ETFs? </p><p>Check out our friends at...
Episode 2152: Mocean on Beverage Innovation & Adult-First Energy
As we enter 2026, the global beverage industry is undergoing a seismic shift. Consumer demand has moved beyond simple hydration toward functional benefits, mindful consumption, and flavor sophistication.<br /><br /> Tony Vieira, Founder of Mocean, is leading the conversation on how brands must pivot to meet these changing expectations. Vieira is available to provide expert commentary on:<br /><br /> * The Rise of Beverage Alternatives: Why "sober-curious" culture is no longer a niche market but a primary driver in product development.<br /><br /> * Adult-Centric Formulation: Moving away from the high-sugar, neon-colored energy drinks of the past toward sophisticated, performance-based ingredients.<br /><br />...
322. Carter Barnhart, Co-founder & CEO of Charlie Health
<p >Today, I'm joined by Carter Barnhart, CEO and co-founder of Charlie Health.</p> <p> </p> <p >Charlie Health provides virtual intensive outpatient treatment for serious mental health and substance use disorders — serving children, teens, and adults across 40 states.</p> <p> </p> <p >In this episode, we discuss making life-saving behavioral healthcare accessible at scale.</p> <p> </p> <p >We also cover:</p> <p> </p> <p >Securing over 850 insurance contracts</p> <p >Proving the ROI of virtual intensive treatment</p> <p >Leveraging group-based connection for healing</p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p >Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast </p> <p >Su...
Throwback Thursday: Quantum Leap Your Biz by “Acting As If” Now
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Are hyperscalers backing out of Net Zero?
<p>The environmental impact of AI is a growing area of study and one that businesses must begin to seriously consider.</p><p>When you power a data center with coal, it’s obvious that it’s having a detrimental impact on the environment. But is a ‘green’ data center really green? And to what extent might the benefits of AI outweigh potential environmental negatives?</p><p>In this episode, Jane and Rory discuss the shifting sustainability targets of the world’s public cloud giants, as caused by AI, and what they’re doing to get back on track.</p><p>Read more...
The trends we're watching in 2026
<p>As we ring in the new year, we’re returning to the ITPro tradition of looking ahead and discussing the key trends that will shape the tech sector in 2026.</p><p>While there will undoubtedly be surprises ahead, both exciting and concerning, it’s also possible to look at some of the standout moments from 2025 to help us understand where we’re headed.</p><p>So what can we expect IT decision makers to come up against in 2026?</p><p>For this new year’s edition of the podcast, Jane and Rory welcome back Ross Kelly, ITPro’s News and Analys...
The 2025 that didn't happen
<p>2025 has almost come to a close and the new year is right around the corner.</p><p>At this time of year, it’s usual to reflect on the year and consider some of the biggest, most impactful things that have happened. But here at ITPro, we like to take a different approach: what didn’t happen?</p><p>The tech industry can’t help but make bold promises and some just don’t pan out. What are some of the biggest targets, trends, and predictions that just haven’t come to fruition in 2025?</p><p>In this episode, Jane and R...
Trump says "won't use force" to acquire Greenland
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The Grittiest Conversations of 2025: AI, Business & Beyond
<p>In this recap episode, we highlight the best moments from our 2025 interviews and reflect on the ideas that defined the year.</p><p>Featuring:</p><p>David Rubenstein (co-founder of Carlyle) <br>Yamini Rangan (CEO of HubSpot) <br>Ben Chestnut (co-founder of Mailchimp) <br>Winston Weinberg (co-founder and CEO of Harvey)<br>Garrett Lord (co-founder of Handshake) <br>Aidan Gomez (co-founder and CEO of Cohere) <br>Michelle Zatlyn (co-founder of Cloudflare) <br>Evan Spiegel (co-founder and CEO of Snap) </p><p>Connect with Joubin<br>X: https://x.com/Joubinmir<br>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joubin-mirzadegan-66186854/<br>...
Becoming THE Standard
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"Time to Finish It": Shervin Pishevar on the Iran Revolution
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Inc. Productivity of the Day, Jan. 15, 2026
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CLIP: We're Building a LIFE
<p>Ron Alford, Senior Partner and a Professional Sales and Leadership Coach at Southwestern Consulting, lays out his holistic approach to coaching.</p><p>Hear Ron and Josh's full interview in Episode 217 of The Action Catalyst.</p>
The Pull to Build: Joubin Mirzadegan on Grit and Starting Roadrunner
<p>What does it take to go from advising founders to becoming one?</p><p>On this week’s special Reverse Grit episode, we flip the script and put our Grit podcast host Joubin Mirzadegan in the guest seat.</p><p>Joubin recently founded Roadrunner, where he is now co-founder & CEO. Roadrunner is building an AI‑native CPQ to modernize the quote‑to‑cash stack, drawing on years of conversations he’s had with enterprise revenue leaders.</p><p>Stepping into the host role, Mamoon Hamid joins Joubin to talk about his transition from sales leader to founder, how Roadrunner came toget...
Episode 2160: Award-Winning Violinist Joy Black
Professional violinist Joy Black attributes her career to a "Fateful Dream" at age 13. This vision served as the blueprint for her journey from a bullied teenager to a global performer. On The Ash Said It Show, Joy discusses the surreal experience of "living the vision," emphasizing that her success is a result of radical persistence and manifestation.<br /><br /> Joy Black navigates the intersection of R&B, Hip Hop, and Classical genres by treating the violin as a versatile vocal instrument. When collaborating with major artists like Latto, she strategically selects a specific "voice" for the violin—choosing between the gr...
Inc. Productivity Tip of the Day, Jan. 26, 2026
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NVIDIA and Eli Lilly team up, Oura enters clinical care, Nike moves into pickleball
<p >January 15, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.</p> <p >Today's top stories:</p> <p >Gallup survey finds 29% of Americans say healthcare cost is the nation's most urgent health problem, with 23% calling the U.S. system "in a state of crisis"</p> <p >Fullscript and Oura partner to integrate smart ring data into clinical workflows for 125,000 providers, turning wearables into everyday decision-making tools</p> <p >NVIDIA and Eli Lilly announce AI innovation lab with plans to invest up to $1B over five years to reinvent drug discovery and manufacturing</p> <p >Nike signs pro pickleballer...
How Snap Plans to Win the AR Race | Evan Spiegel on Spectacles
<p>Turning down a $3B offer from Facebook is a bold move for any young CEO.</p><p>Evan Spiegel shares how Snap’s early dream was to stay independent and give its community an authentic voice, a bet that proved right.</p><p>He also explains why they are now doubling down on AR glasses and why the anxiety around AI deserves far more attention from tech leaders.</p><p>Guest: Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc. and Bing Gordon, Advisor at Kleiner Perkins</p><p></p><p>Connect with Evan Spiegel</p><p>X:https://x.com...
Inc. Productivity Tip of the Day, Jan. 21, 2026
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The Safest Dollar on the Internet | Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire
<p>USDC closed the gap between software and law in modern finance.<br></p><p>On Grit, Jeremy Allaire discusses how fully reserved, dollar backed digital currency became part of the financial system after more than a decade of work.<br></p><p>He also shares why for him grit is about sustaining belief through deep uncertainty, even when Circle faced the threat of bankruptcy in 2019.</p><p><br></p><p>Guest: Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO at Circle</p><p></p><p>Connect with Jeremy Allaire</p><p>X: https://x.com/jerallaire</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.li...
Do These 4 Things to Prepare for a Prosperous 2026
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152: The 3 Mindset Traps Keeping You Broke in 2026
<p>In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share the three mindset traps keeping people broke in the new year.</p><p>---</p><p>💸 Use Public to build your own investable index with Generated Assets! You'll also receive an uncapped 1% on all IRA and 401(k) transfers and rollovers!</p><p>Click here!</p><p>---</p><p>🌸 Are you ready to learn from other like-minded investors? It's time to sign up for Blossom -- and don't forget to follow us on there. </p><p>Click here!</p><p>---</p><p>💰 Introducing the NEOS Ethereum High Income...
CLIP: Using AI to Learn AI
<p>Vice President of Information Technology for the Southwestern Family of Companies, Ed Solima, and Training and Development Manager for Southwestern Consulting, Chad Rothermich, examine recent changes in AI, and explain how you can even use AI to learn more about...AI!</p><p>Hear Ed and Chad's full discussion in their very special episode of The Action Catalyst.</p>
Deep Dive with Gary Wayne: Giants, Fallen Angels & the Coming End-Time Deception | EP 166
In this gripping episode of Talks with Gallagher, Gary Wayne unpacks how giants, fallen angels, and ancient rebellions in Genesis 6 connect to prophetic events unfolding in the modern world. Listeners will hear how Nephilim bloodlines, secret societies, and celestial conspiracies shape history and point toward a coming end-time deception.Gary and John explore:How Gary’s decades of research into prophecy and prehistory beganThe role of Nephilim giants and fallen angels before and after the FloodAngelic hierarchies, watchers, and the “host of heaven” behind the scenesThe link between ancient mystery schools, modern secret societies, and global controlWhy understanding prehistory is essentia...
