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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.

What if the one thing standing between you and tax season chaos is something you could set up in 10 minutes for free?Running a side hustle without a dedicated bank account is like trying to run a business out of your back pocket — everything gets tangled, confusing, and expensive come April. The single non-negotiable for every business, no matter how small, is a separate checking account just for your business. It doesn't matter if you're a sole proprietor making a few hundred dollars a month or scaling toward something bigger — this one move brings clarity, protects your personal finances, and shifts your mindset from "person with a hobby" to business owner.HIGHLIGHTSEvery business — from a tiny side hustle to a large enterprise — needs its own dedicated bank accountYou do NOT need an LLC, an EIN, or a fancy business account to get started — a second personal checking account works perfectlyKeeping business and personal expenses separate creates a "firewall" that makes tax season dramatically simplerRouting all payments (PayPal, Venmo, Stripe, etc.) to one account keeps your financial picture clean and easy to auditNever spend personal money directly from your business account — always transfer to your personal account first, then spendA separate account creates a mental shift: you stop treating your business like a hobby and start acting like an ownerIt should cost you nothing — look for a free account that fits your needsComplexity is the enemy of execution: keep it simple and get started nowCHAPTERS0:00 – Introduction: There Is One Absolute in Business0:19 – Welcome & Why This Episode Is Different1:08 – Tax Season Receipt Chaos1:52 – The One Must-Have: A Separate Business Account2:27 – Mindset Shift: From Hobbyist to Owner3:26 – Easy Setup — No LLC Needed4:43 – Creating a Firewall for Clarity and Taxes6:26 – How to Open the Account7:35 – Route All Payments to One Place8:52 – Pay Yourself the Right Way9:45 – Stop Overthinking — Just Start10:44 – Wrap Up & Listener RequestsRESOURCES MENTIONEDPayPal Venmo Stripe 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 thing holding you back from your second act isn't a lack of ideas — it's a blank Word document waiting to become a business plan?That pressure to write a formal, polished business plan before you've even started is real — and it's stopping a lot of people in their tracks. The truth is, when you're just getting started, all you might need is a napkin and a pen. We dig into why the traditional business plan is overrated for second act beginners, what questions actually matter at this stage, and why clarity doesn't come before action — it comes because of it.HighlightsThe belief that you need a formal business plan could actually slow you down from starting your second actA "back of a napkin" plan may be exactly the right starting pointYour second act is about designing a life that makes you happy — not filling out spreadsheetsMoney matters, but "what would energize me?" is a more powerful first questionYour second act doesn't have to be big or dramatic — it can be simple, sweet, and completely your ownA real story about starting an ActionCOACH franchise without having everything figured outThe three questions that fit on a napkin: What do I like to do? Who do I want to help? How will I earn income?Momentum creates clarity — not the other way aroundChapters1:15 – Why Business Plans Stall You1:57 – The Napkin Plan Mindset2:31 – Design a Happy Second Act3:33 – Money, Legacy, and Energy4:21 – Second Act Options & Mythbusting5:27 – Minimum Steps to Start6:03 – My ActionCOACH Origin Story8:25 – Simple Questions to Clarify9:52 – Action Creates Clarity11:03 – Napkin Reminder and Wrap UpWant 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.