What if the secret to achieving your biggest dreams came down to a simple math equation?Most of us stopped dreaming somewhere between the age of 14 and our first electric bill. We swapped out our astronaut dreams for something more "realistic" — and in doing so, we quietly let our dream muscle atrophy. This episode is about waking that muscle back up. I'm sharing a powerful framework called the Formula for Life Success — D×G×L×P×A — and walking you through each element so you can start doing the math on your own second act.HighlightsThe Formula for Life Success is a multiplier: Dreams × Goals × Learn × Plan × Action, each scored 1–10, with a maximum output of 100,000We dream boldly at age 6 — then life, bills, and other people's opinions shut it down; this episode is about reclaiming that 6-year-old mindsetIf you don't know a dream is possible, you can't even dream it — expanding your awareness expands your dream ceilingSMART goals get an upgrade: SMARTY adds Y = Your Why, the most powerful motivator behind any goalLearning is a force multiplier — the more you're willing to learn, the bigger your output in the formulaPlanning works best in layers: annual → quarterly → five weekly goals posted where you can see them every dayEven bumping your Dreams score up by just 2 points dramatically changes your total output — the math proves itChapters0:00 — Introduction1:15 — The DGLPA Success Formula2:17 — Scoring Your Dreams2:48 — Why We Stop Dreaming3:42 — Dream Bigger Like a Kid6:15 — Turning Dreams Into Goals6:31 — SMARTY Goals and Your Why8:58 — Learn What You Need11:12 — Planning and Taking Action12:46 — Calculate Your Multiplier14:05 — Final Challenge: Dream BigWant to get more help from Lee with your business? Visit her website: https://leegray.actioncoach.com/This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network. For more information, visit ictpod.net.

What does it take to fall in love with a place that isn't even yours — and then dedicate your life to making sure everyone else loves it too? That's exactly what happened to journalist, historian, filmmaker, and storyteller Deb Goodrich. From covering crime courts in the Blue Ridge Mountains at age 21, to living inside a Topeka cemetery, to championing the forgotten legacy of America's first vice president of color, Deb has spent decades proving that Kansas history is anything but boring. And somehow, she made drinking water funny in the process.HighlightsDeb Goodrich was inspired to become a journalist by watching Lois Lane on Superman at age fourShe began writing for her local paper in Stuart, Virginia at age 15 and worked across radio, TV, newspaper, and magazineDeb became a history major at Washburn University after a political science professor told her that's what she was — she had no ideaShe lived as historian-in-residence inside a historic home at Topeka Cemetery, where she first learned about Charles CurtisCharles Curtis was Vice President of the United States under Herbert Hoover (1929–1933), enrolled in the Kaw tribe, and is the first person of color to serve as VP — a story most Kansans don't knowDeb is working on a book, From the Reservation to Washington, about Charles Curtis, as well as a screenplayShe's collaborated extensively with filmmaker Ken Spurgeon, including on Touched by Fire (Bleeding Kansas) and The Moccasin Speaks (currently on PBS)Her upcoming film Under the Painted Sky tells the story of the German Family Massacre in Western KansasShe serves as Garvey Texas Foundation Historian-in-Residence at the Fort Wallace Museum in OakleyDeb's next book idea: Killers I Have KnownKansas's biggest export, according to Deb, is talent — and that needs to changeGus introduces a segment called "Less Fun With Flags," analyzing the Kansas state flag against the five rules of good flag design from the North American Vexicological AssociationKansas scored 3.01 out of 10 (a D-minus), ranking 69th out of 72 US state and Canadian provincial flagsThe Wichita city flag scored 8.41 out of 10 in 2004, ranking 6th best among 150 American cities — proof Kansans can do betterChapters0:00 – Australia Pin Giveaway2:23 – Podcast Intro / Meet Deb Goodrich3:28 – Meet Deb Goodrich6:00 – Journalism Origins: Lois Lane7:35 – History Bug: Cemetery Lessons9:34 – The Charlie Curtis Story12:26 – Topeka Cemetery Adventures17:29 – Film Work With Ken Spurgeon21:11 – Fort Wallace and Many Hats26:52 – The Oakley / Annie Oakley Myth28:33 – How Deb Got to Kansas28:45 – Mayberry Roots29:29 – Topeka and Washburn30:19 – Media Ethics Wake-Up31:09 – Switching to History32:29 – Court Reporting Lessons35:21 – Journalism Meets Film37:10 – Kansas Pride Problem40:20 – Fort Wallace Plug42:24 – Post-Interview Wrap43:45 – Less Fun With Flags45:33 – The Five Rules of Good Flag Design47:02 – Kansas Flag Fails52:38 – Wichita Flag Wins55:10 – Redesign Ideas and OutroResourcesFrom the Reservation to Washington by Deb Goodrich (book on Charles Curtis) — available on AmazonThe Moccasin Speaks — documentary on the German Family Massacre, currently airing on PBSUnder the Painted Sky — upcoming film by Ken Spurgeon and Deb GoodrichTouched by Fire — film about Bleeding Kansas by Ken SpurgeonBloody Dawn by Tom Goodrich — book on the Lawrence MassacreFort Wallace Museum — Oakley, Kansas; 2025 theme: "From Wallace to the Little Big Horn" https://ftwallace.com/Learn more about the podcast at askakansan.com!This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network, for more information, visit ictpod.net

Are you speeding up or slowing down? That simple question from a fellow entrepreneur mama stopped me in my tracks and sparked something big. We're either pushing the gas pedal, hitting the brakes, or keeping things on cruise control—but here's what nobody tells you about growth: it's supposed to feel uncomfortable. That pit in your stomach? The sweaty palms before you hit publish? Those aren't red flags—they're green ones. I'm sharing why I carry deodorant everywhere (seriously), what my 80-year-old self taught me about courage, and how to pace your growth without burning out. Because growth isn't about becoming someone else—it's about becoming more fully who you were created to be.Highlights• A chance encounter sparked a powerful question: Are you speeding up or slowing down this year?• Why discomfort is actually a green flag for growth, not a red one• The importance of building "one sweaty moment" into your week• How to balance growth with recovery based on your capacity• The Santa Fe retreat experience and learning about emotional agility• Why asking "What would my 80-year-old self want me to do?" changes everything• Growth makes us feel alive, but we don't have to grow in every seasonChapters0:00 - Speed Up or Slow Down1:43 - Why We Crave Growth3:28 - Discomfort Is a Green Flag5:28 - Create One Sweaty Moment6:21 - Pace Growth and Recovery9:28 - Santa Fe and Emotional Agility11:32 - Ask Your 80 Year Old SelfWant 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.

Struggling to figure out what your side hustle should actually be? You're not alone. Sometimes the hardest part isn't finding the time or motivation—it's identifying the right business opportunity that fits your unique situation. Today, I'm giving you a proven framework to discover your ideal side hustle using the Japanese concept of Ikigai. This four-circle Venn diagram helps you find where what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what people will pay for all intersect. I'll walk you through each circle, share real examples from my own journey, and help you decide whether a service-based or product-based business is the right starting point. By the end, you'll have a clear path to identifying what you're going to build.Highlights:• Why imperfect action beats perfect planning every time—and how to course-correct if you've already started• The power of blocking time on your calendar (not just "finding" time) to protect your hustle hours from Netflix and doom scrolling• Why gig economy jobs like Uber and DoorDash aren't building real assets—and what you should focus on instead• The Ikigai framework: Four circles that reveal your ideal side hustle (love, skills, market needs, and monetization)• A real example from my own journey: How I turned my love of music and technical mind into a recording business• Service vs. product businesses: The benefits and drawbacks of each, plus which one gets you paid faster• How to identify if you should start with services (quick money, higher margins) or products (scalable, but longer runway)Chapters:[0:00] Reset and Refocus[2:18] Schedule Your Hustle Time[3:36] Avoid the Second Job Trap[5:50] Ikigai Framework Overview[6:47] Circle One: What You Love[8:42] Circle Two: What You're Good At[10:18] Circles Three and Four: Market and Money[12:21] Find the Overlap: Story Example[17:16] Service vs Product Businesses[23:38] Weekly Action Plan and Wrap UpResources Mentioned• Time Study Spreadsheet (Google Sheet): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18NEeqC7ktsuqRxG2rI4aOifsrbYp_ZoSHBD8tcIpNMs/Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!For more information about The Side-Hustle Dad, visit our website at https://thesidehustle.dadRemember, build the business, but be the dad!This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network, for more information, visit ictpod.net.

What if the secret to Kansas's economic future isn't just about business growth—but about the health of every single person in the state? In this conversation, we explore why America's Health Rankings matter far beyond the healthcare sector, and how 30,000 influential Kansans hold the key to reversing our state's decades-long health decline.Highlights• Kansas has fallen from 8th to 27th in America's Health Rankings since 1991—the steepest decline of any state• The ranking measures over 50 factors including economic opportunity, food security, education, civic engagement, and workplace safety—not just traditional healthcare• Research shows the relationship between health and economics works both ways: healthier people are more productive, healthier workforces strengthen companies, and healthier populations boost GDP• The "30,000" influential Kansans—leaders across sectors who don't necessarily work in healthcare—play an outsized role in creating conditions for health• America's Health Rankings is produced by UnitedHealth in partnership with the American Public Health Association, combining private sector rigor with public health expertiseChapters00:00 - Welcome and Introduction to Chapter 301:30 - Recap and Personal Reflections02:15 - Introducing America's Health Rankings05:45 - The Importance of Health Rankings for Kansas11:20 - Kansas Health Foundation's Strategic Focus15:30 - The Role of the 30,000 in Improving Health18:45 - Economic Implications of Health Rankings20:30 - Call to Action and ConclusionResources• Explore the Kansas State Summary of America's Health Rankings• Economic Case for Health - The Kansas Health Foundation (KHF) has released its Economic Case for Health report, revealing that this decline is not just a medical crisis—it is a direct threat to the state’s workforce productivity and fiscal stability.Leading 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.