Have you had this thought? “I’m so overwhelmed. Maybe it would be better just to walk away from this work entirely.”If you have, you’re not alone. So many of us find ourselves in this position: overworked, overbooked, and with no end in sight. And we don’t know how to get ourselves out without giving up completely.So in this episode, I’m sharing my own personal story of finding myself in this tough spot, what I did to climb out of the hole I’d dug for myself, and the steps I’m taking to avoid this in the future. Just because we need rest, it doesn’t mean that we’re a failure… and taking a break doesn’t mean that we have to be done forever.Let’s dig in!What’s in this episode:[00:00] Intro[00:35] That moment when we just want to quit and walk away and the gentle truth we need to hear about these moments[01:39] A personal story about reaching my own breaking point[03:35] What happened when I pressed pause on parts of my business[05:00] How to tell if it’s time to rest or actually move on from certain parts of your business and steps you can take to find clarity[08:35] Some personal news about my business (and this podcast!)Tune in to this episode for advice on how to give ourselves time to rest instead of giving up!For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/podcast/Grab your spot for the 2025 Online Newborn Retreat!

Hew Locke talks to Ben Luke about his influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped his life and work. Locke was born in 1959 in Edinburgh, UK, to the artists Donald and Leila Locke. The family sailed from the UK to Guyana in 1966 and Hew was based there until 1980. He returned to the UK to study art in 1980 and now lives in London. Over more than three decades, Locke has explored a panoply of imagery about nationhood, culture and power. Since he was a child growing up in postcolonial Guyana, he has had a lifelong interest in the symbols nations choose to reflect themselves, the objects they acquire to enrich their cultures, and the institutions that project these values into the world. In sculpture and installation, photography, drawing and textiles, he has created arresting tableaux whose layers of rich materiality, fusing found and everyday objects with finely drawn and crafted elements, foreground nuance and complexity. He reflects the shifting nature of significance and meaning according to time, place and the collective values and subjectivities of his audience. He discusses his desire for complexity without dispensing with formal rigour and visual impact. He reflects on the different forms of composition necessitated by his approach, and his consistent use of cardboard as a material. He discusses the equal influence of his parents on his work, the tutorial with Paula Rego that led to a complete change in the direction of his work, and the impact of seeing Hans Haacke’s celebrated German pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 1993. Plus, he gives insight into life in the studio and answers our usual questions, including the ultimate: what is art for?Hew Locke, Gilt, Compton Verney, 5 July-July 2027; Hew Locke: Passages, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, US, 2 October-11 January 2026; Armada, Newlyn Art Gallery, UK, 1 November; Cargoes, King Edward Memorial Park, opening September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! Welll, I mean, we weren't like, gone, really, just not releasing shows. We released a show! And it's a part one of two, so that means we will have released two shows! Nothing will stop us now! One Halloween, long ago, one of our Crossover episodes got religion. Or rather, the discussion about the comic that we were covering with guests Tim Price and Sean, Podcast Host and Man of Knowledge, turned to that topic without having been planned that way, and we wound up having an informative and extremely interesting discussion. You can listen to that here: https://marriedwcomics.libsyn.com/mephisto-vs-the-podcasters-three-god-dracula-and-everything-else   It was well-received by our listeners and we were complimented on how civil and non-jujdemental we came across. Since this surprised us as much as anyone, we thought we'd have them on again for a (slightly) more structured discussion. In part one, we cover the Fantastic Four: Hereafter arc, and talk about death and resurrection in comics, how aspects of the story come across when filtered through the lenses of different faiths (Including how one story element is technically blasphemous for different reasons for different religions, but only if you're really really trying to see it that way.   In Part 2, we will have a no-questions forbidden roundtable on religion, in which we compare and contrast dogma, talk about how each of our religions thinks about the other ones, and all sorts of other things that you'd think would have led to huge arguments, but didn't!  We decided to split this episode, both due to the time, and content:  part one is more comics focused and part two is more religion focused. This will allow people that are not interested in one or the other topic the opportunity to focus on the one they want. After both are published, we may publish one that includes both, for all you completists out there. Here's one of Sean's shows:  https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/wonderwoman/   Here are Tim's: Www.thehuntresspodcast.com      

f you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right- posting, sharing, creating, but still not seeing the kind of referrals you want? This episode is for you.We’re pulling back the curtain on the real reason referrals happen inside the wedding industry (hint: it’s not just about having pretty work). We talk about the relationships that actually move the needle, the kinds of connection strategies that get overlooked, and the difference between staying visible and staying valuable.The truth? You don’t need a bigger following, you need a stronger foundation. And it starts with how you show up for the people already around you.This episode is your invitation to stop waiting for referrals to “just happen” and start building the kind of relationships that lead to real opportunities.Let’s stop playing small. Let’s start showing up intentionally.Let’s go. 🤝✨Timestamps[00:00 – 04:17] Kicking Off Wedding Season and Creative Business Updates[04:18 – 07:02] Why Relationship Building Is the Lifeblood of Your Wedding Business[07:03 – 11:06] Picking the Right Type of Networking for Your Season[11:07 – 16:08] Finding Opportunities Others Miss: Taking Initiative in the Industry[16:09 – 20:57] Online vs. In-Person Networking: What Actually Builds Long-Term Referrals[20:58 – End] The Real Reason Referrals Happen and What’s Coming NextThe next round of The Luxury Mastermind will start in October 2025! We are thrilled to welcome you inside our signature 12 week program. Learn more + save your seat here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind 📲 Love this episode? Screenshot and share it on social media! Tag us on Instagram at @TheLevelUpCo and let us know your biggest takeaway.The Level Up Co. Resources:- Wedding Planner Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle- Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle- Elevated Shot List: https://thelevelupco.com/elevated-shot-list- The Luxury Framework Course: https://thelevelupco.com/theluxuryframework- The Luxury Pricing Mini Course: https://thelevelupco.com/resetConnect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:🔗Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/🔗Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/🔗Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/💻Website: https://thelevelupco.com/

Whisper De Corvo and Viktor Devonne reconnect for the pod after sharing a stage at the Kiss My Grits burlesque festival in Atlanta.  We chat about origins from print fetish modeling, stagework, the controversy of asking for money, being goth, and the present state of things. This chat was recorded on May 12, 2025. Give love to the folks… Whisper on IG: https://www.instagram.com/whisper_de_corvo/ More Whisper: https://linktr.ee/whisperdecorvo More Viktor: http://www.instagram.com/viktordevonne More WEBurlesque: http://www.instagram.com/weburlesque FOOTCLOTHES! Get 10% off your order with the code VIKTORDEVONNE at FOOTCLOTHES.COM Tonight On Murder She Wrote with Viktor and Petra: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OeX16E5VJe3GIQ7zkZEQw

Today we're chatting with queer San Diego-based wedding photographer Clarisse Rae all about showing up as your full self in life and business. From how she got her start in weddings to what it’s been like building a career that reflects who she is, Clarisse brings a mix of humor, honesty, and real-world experience. We talk about growing into your identity, navigating visibility, and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways people treat you based on how you show up. We also dive into what true inclusivity looks like in creative industries, from language and representation to allyship that goes beyond the surface. Whether you’re in the wedding world or just figuring out how to build a business that aligns with your values, this episode is packed with thoughtful insight, good laughs, and reminders to stay grounded in who you are.   Follow Clarisse on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clarisse.rae/ Clarisse's website: https://clarisserae.com/   Come join our Flash Photography Workshop in NYC on November 12th, 2025! You'll learn how to shoot on camera and off camera flash, with a plethora of techniques to absolutely stun your ideal clients and explode your portfolio. After class is over, you'll have multiple hours in studio to practice your new skills while Eden helps you troubleshoot! https://edenstrader.com/in-person-flash-photography-workshop   If you enjoyed today's episode, please:   - Leave a positive review or rating! - Come join our free Manifestation Challenge, a fan favorite freebie! https://edenstrader.com/manifesting-challenge - Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @edenstrader so we can repost you. - Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday!  

Jermayn Parker and Stephen East chat with Swedish writer Magnus Carling. This is a fascinating chat with a new comer to the Phantom universe who has two story credits to his name. We learn about his jounery from a Fantomen reader as a kid who grew up in the 1980's to someone who gets to live most phans dreams of creating their own Phantom stories.You can follow Magnus Carling at his Instagram or Facebook, or look at his work on his website which includes links to his novels and books that you can purchase which includes several being translated into multiple languages including English.Some of the topics we touch upon in this podcast are his mentorship with popular Fantomen creator Dai Darell aka Diane Alfredhsson / Karlstrom. How the real life world problems of an off shore drill rig being hacked inspired one of his stories, his ways of solving a decreasing page count to tell a comic story plus much more.We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. You can either email us, leave your comments at our YouTube Channel, and or leave them at our social media platforms in Facebook, Twitter and or Instagram. Make sure you stay with us and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast and or our YouTube Channel. Support the show

Today I am reviewing the finale to a massive franchise, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning! I also discuss my experience rewatching the franchise for a second time with a fresh perspective.Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are found!helixreviewspodcast@gmail.comEpisode 392: https://ia600904.us.archive.org/1/items/392-mission-impossible-the-final-reckoning/392%20Mission%20Impossible%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Final%20Reckoning.mp3

Season 2 Episode 772 X-Manhunt Part 3 (ReRelease): Sean and Jim are exploring the X-men crossover, X-Manhunt, in a multipart series continuing with Exceptional X-men 7, X-Force 9 and X-Manhunt Omega 1.  NOTE: This is a rerelease due to some reported issues with the file. Sean recently was a guest on Earth Station Who, wrapping up S2/S15 of the current series. Listen To the Podcast https://www.earthstationwho.com/series15wrapup Watch Us on YouTube https://youtu.be/2l6gzzZq2-I Sean is a cohost on “Is it Jaws?” Check it out here : https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/ Upcoming: Turtles of Grayskull, Superman Film and a current Superman : Superwoman Story Arc Future Topics : Miles Morales, Conan, Spectacular Spider-Man, Miracleman, The Boys, Radiant Black, Heartpiercer, Emperor Joker, Hush II, Batman Long Halloween: The Last Halloween, One World Under Doom, Creature Commandos, Man-Thing, Secret Wars II, The Cross Time Caper, and much much more because we are in constant planning. Show Topic Request Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5l4gZgdGrNpLXAN4NdcAI0WF7fM7yhjHJ3upZ3azEc31zuw/viewform?usp=sharing Contact Info (Social Media and Gaming) Updated 9/23: https://ragingbullets.com/about/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401332833597062/ Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://cbldf.org/,http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype, and more.   3:04 X-manhunt Finale 2:23:30 Closing We’ll be back in a week with more content.  Check our website, Twitter and our Facebook group for regular updates.

Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit with artist/songwriter/producer, Patrick Adams, as well as Rock the Cause Records CEO, Scotty Herold. We celebrate the joy of connection through music as they take us on a journey through styles and sounds—from smooth R&B/Soul to Memphis/Soul to Funk and Gospel—accompanied by stories and connections deep and wide. – www.PatrickAdamsMuzic.com