What would it look like if Kansas became the healthiest state in the nation — and what would it take to get there?In Chapter 5 of Leading Health, we cast a bold vision of what Kansas at #1 in America’s Health Rankings could mean for real people. It would look like fewer Kansans going hungry, more kids reading at grade level, and hundreds of thousands fewer people struggling with substance use, just to name a few. We're joined by Kenny Wilk, former Kansas legislator and member of the Kansas Board of Regents, and now Vice President of Governmental and Community Affairs at the University of Kansas Health System. Alongside Ed and Susan, he shares what it means to cast a vision bold enough to be risky, and why that's exactly what leadership requires.HighlightsIn 1991, Kansas was ranked #8 in America’s Health Rankings. Over the next 30 years, we’ve drastically slipped to our lowest at #31 and today, #27. Our goal is #1. If Kansas matched New Hampshire (currently #1), 105,000 fewer Kansans would face food insecurity, 32,000 more kids would read at grade level by 4th grade, 173,000 more Kansans would exercise regularly, and 183,000 fewer Kansans would engage in non-medical drug use.The distinction between capital H Health (everything that helps people thrive) and lowercase h health (healthcare) is central to understanding why this challenge requires more than hospitals and clinics.Kenny Wilk draws on his experience leading the Kansas Economic Growth Act and the Bioscience Authority to show how bold, long-term visions can outlast the individuals who cast them.Understanding that a vision is "imagining what you cannot see" — and being comfortable that casting a bold vision invites scrutiny. How the Kansas Health Foundation’s research on the Economic Case for Health shows that Health is not only an outcome of a great economy, it’s a driver. Progress should be celebrated — incremental wins keep people engaged and moving toward a long-term goal. Chapters1:25 – Kansas at Number One Vision2:52 – Pragmatism Meets Idealism3:31 – The Coins and the Climb4:51 – What Kansans Told Us8:04 – If Kansas Matched New Hampshire11:21 – Up to the 30,00011:53 – Meet Kenny Wilk12:55 – Capital H vs. Small h Health16:42 – Hospitals' Role in Thriving18:41 – Casting a Risky Vision21:31 – Players Change, Vision Stays22:47 – Imagining the Unseen23:50 – From Concern to Aspiration24:32 – Listening Then Challenging26:56 – Authority to Set Direction28:51 – Scrutiny and Staying Steady29:58 – Quiet Confidence and Decisions32:01 – Kansas Number One Impact34:51 – Health Drives the Economy39:14 – Takeaways and Celebrate Wins43:04 – Next Episode Leadership ChallengeResourcesAmerica's Health RankingsThe Economic Case for Health Report University of Kansas Health SystemLeading Health is an invitation to move the needle on Health in Kansas, and we invite you to join us in leading the way. Don’t have a copy of Leading Health? Claim your copy and learn more about the movement at kansashealth.org/leadinghealthAnd be sure to subscribe, and drop a comment to let us know what you think.

Are you leaving money on the table because you're afraid of getting audited?Fear of IRS audits keeps too many entrepreneurs from using the tax strategies they're legally entitled to. The truth is, audit rates are much lower than most people think — but your risk does change as your income grows. Understanding exactly where the IRS focuses its attention, and why entrepreneurs face more scrutiny than W2 earners, can help you stay proactive, stay protected, and stop letting fear drive your financial decisions.HighlightsThe IRS audits less than 1% of all returns — the overall rate is roughly 0.2–0.5%Most audits happen by mail (correspondence audits), not in-personAudit risk by income bracket: Under $100K (0.1–0.2%), $100K–$500K (~0.1%), $500K+ (~0.6%), $1M+ (~1.1%)Entrepreneurs face more scrutiny because they report income after deductions, unlike W2 earnersCash-intensive businesses (construction, restaurants, salons, retail) draw extra IRS attentionThe POND framework helps determine if an expense qualifies as a tax write-off: Primary, Ordinary, Necessary, DocumentedSmart tax planning isn't about being aggressive — it's about being proactive and preparedEvery tax strategy should be defensible, backed by the code, and supported with documentationChapters0:00 – Do Income Levels Trigger Audits?1:24 – Audit Basics and What to Expect3:16 – Audit Rates Under $100K4:27 – $100K–$500K: Growing Complexity5:48 – $500K+: When Risk Jumps7:03 – Why Entrepreneurs Get Scrutinized8:49 – Cash Businesses and Key Takeaways9:30 – The POND Rule for Deductions10:56 – Closing Advice and Getting HelpWant to keep more of what you earn? If you’re a 7-6-5 business owner ready to move from financial chaos to CFO-level comfort, visit www.simplifymynumbers.com to schedule a call with our team. Subscribe and leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help us grow the community, and be sure to share this episode with a fellow founder.This show is designed to be used for educational and informational purposes. For your own situation, be sure to contact a tax professional directly.This show is part of the ICT Podcast network. For more information, visit ictpod.net

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Did you know the best space museum in the world is right in your Kansas backyard?The Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, Kansas, is far more than a place to see old rockets. It holds the most U.S. space artifacts outside the Smithsonian and the most Soviet artifacts outside of Moscow — and right now, with humanity heading back to the moon, there's never been a more exciting time to pay attention. Claire Ludes, Senior VP and Chief Development Officer, pulls back the curtain on the institution's remarkable history, its world-class restoration shop, its summer camps that build the next generation of aerospace workers, and what's coming next as private spaceflight rewrites the rules.HighlightsTanner got exclusive footage of baby rhino Creed (named after Chiefs center Creed Humphrey) at Rolling Hills RefugeClaire's path to the Cosmosphere ran through OCCK, district retail management, and the Salina Area United Way — before a recruiter convinced her she didn't need to move to HutchinsonThe Cosmosphere holds the most U.S. space artifacts outside the Smithsonian and the most Soviet artifacts outside MoscowFounder Patty Carey started with a stargazing ball in a chicken coop at the Hutchinson Fairgrounds in 1962SpaceWorks, the Cosmosphere's fabrication and restoration division, did approximately 90% of props for the film Apollo 13 and has worked on the Apple TV+ series For All MankindThe Cosmosphere restored Liberty Bell 7 — Gus Grissom's Mercury capsule — after it was recovered from the ocean floor where it had sat for decadesJeff Bezos's dive team recovered Saturn V engines from the ocean; the Cosmosphere's SpaceWorks division did the F-1 engine restorationThe Cosmosphere received a flown Merlin engine donated by SpaceX and is getting a SpaceX parachute that visitors can touchArtemis II astronauts have called the Cosmosphere the best space museum in the worldSummer camps run from 3rd grade through 12th grade; in 2025 the Cosmosphere celebrated 40 years of camps with an alumni reunionA brand new drone camp is launching in summer 2025 in partnership with K-State SalinaA Cosmosphere alum who works at JPL spent an entire day with Ryan Gosling during the making of Project Hail Mary — and the film is currently playing in the Cosmosphere's dome theaterSally Ride and Kansas astronaut Steve Hawley were married in Salina, in the backyard of Hawley's parents' home on Santa Fe AvenueSydney's segment took a wild turn through 1957 newspapers.com rabbit holes — Sputnik coverage, moon tourism satire, vintage marriage advice columns, and grocery ads featuring 63-cent rump roastChapters0:00 – Baby Rhino Surprise2:18 – Podcast Intro / Space Nerds2:58 – Meet Claire Ludes3:31 – Unboxing Cosmosphere Swag5:43 – Claire's Career Journey8:31 – Artemis II Buzz11:10 – Cosmosphere Origin Story15:17 – Iconic Artifacts Spotlight18:09 – Keeping Up With Space21:47 – Museum Renovation Tour25:29 – Camps & Mission Control29:58 – Soft Skills From Space Camp33:02 – Space Inspiration & Spinoffs34:58 – Project Hail Mary Talk35:59 – Cosmosphere Dome Film36:40 – Learning the Museum38:35 – Education Pipeline Impact41:20 – Kansas Partnerships44:46 – Salina Space Trivia48:08 – Museums Shape the Future48:48 – SpaceWorks Restoration Story50:41 – Merch & Stickers53:44 – Sputnik Newspaper Oddities58:23 – Marriage Advice Rabbit Holes1:04:36 – Vintage Grocery Ads1:05:47 – Wrap Up & GoodbyeResources MentionedThe Cosmosphere — Hutchinson, KansasRolling Hills Refuge — Salina, Kansas (home of baby rhino Creed)NASA Artemis ProgramSpaceXLearn more about the podcast at askakansan.com!This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network, for more information, visit ictpod.net

What if you could plant one seed today that would change everything about spring?This episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and get intentional about what you want to grow over the next year. Inspired by a vision exercise from one of our cohorts at The Thread, I'm walking you through the Spring Ahead Vision — a 10-minute practice you can do with a journal and your favorite drink in hand. Whether you're new to seasonal living or have been tuning into the rhythms of the year for a while, this one is for you.HighlightsSeasonal living as a framework for self-care and intentional growthThe Spring Ahead Vision exercise, originally created for The Thread cohort communityA guided breathwork moment to settle in before the exerciseThe central question: What wants to grow next?Visualizing spring one year from now — what feels lighter, braver, and more aliveChoosing your "seed word" or phrase to anchor your growth for the yearThe power of finding an accountability mirror — someone who reflects your effort back to youCommitting to one small action this week to water your seedChapters1:03 — Seasonal Living1:34 — Spring Ahead Vision Setup2:13 — Breathwork and Growth Question2:53 — One Year Spring Visualization3:26 — Choose Your Seed Word4:16 — Accountability Mirror Text5:40 — Commit to One Small Action6:00 — Spring Mindset ClosingWant to learn more?The ThreadBe sure to follow me @audradinell on Instagram and LinkedInThis show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.Disclaimer: we may receive a small commission on any products purchased through the links used in this episode. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and find valuable.