Ai Journo Requests

PNG Political Scientists & Electoral Experts - 2027 Election Analysis

Invitation for expert Commentary: PNG 2027 National General Election coverage As Papua New Guinea moves closer to the 2027 National General Election, I am seeking the guidance and expert commentary of political scientists, electoral experts, and governance specialists to contribute to a structured weekly analysis series. This initiative is part of my role in overseeing election coverage, where the focus will be on providing informed, balanced, and evidence-based reporting on the evolving political landscape of Papua New Guinea. I am particularly interested in expert insights on key areas including: What to realistically expect in the 2027 National General Election How electoral processes, systems, and reforms are likely to function on the ground The evolving role of political parties, MPs, and campaign financing The potential risks and opportunities within PNG’s democratic process How the election may unfold within the broader political and social context of the country This weekly column will run consistently leading up to the 2027 election period, aiming to provide readers with clear, factual, and professional analysis of PNG’s electoral environment. Given your expertise in Papua New Guinea politics and governance, your contribution would be highly valuable in shaping informed public understanding and strengthening election discourse. I would welcome the opportunity to collaborate with you throughout this period and would appreciate your thoughts on participating in this ongoing analysis series. Looking forward to your response.

South African Creatives - Coffee Shop & Co-Working Features

Are you a creative? Whether you are an artist, singer, dancer, painter, designer, musician, photographer, writer, or creator of any kind — Beetroot Magazine is looking for you. Beetroot Co-Working Coffee Shop Magazine is a creative lifestyle and workspace publication that explores the growing culture of coffee shops, co-working spaces, creativity, entrepreneurship, and artistic expression across South Africa. From hidden creative gems and inspiring workspaces to the people building powerful ideas within them — Beetroot is about showcasing creativity where it naturally lives. We are looking to feature inspiring creatives, unique stories, coffee shops, and innovative spaces from across the country. To be featured, collaborate, or share your story, email: [email redacted] And whilst you are still at it - take Charge of the Chaos! Join our newsletter and be the charge: http://eepurl.com/iSOK4-/. And remember, when you think CSI, think Simphiwe Mtetwa! Simphiwe Mtetwa: Inspired Knowledge Inspires Action!

Builders in Emerging Startup Cities - What They're Building

AI just handed anyone on the planet the ability to ship software. The question of what to ship? Still as hard as ever. Startup Genome tracks 40 startup hubs globally. There are ~1,000 cities with 500k+ people that aren't on that list — and the vibe coding wave is reaching all of them. I wanted to know what's actually happening there. So I went and asked. 2,385 builders across 81 countries and 500 cities responded. From #Kampala to #Tashkent to #Jakarta to #Dhaka. Places that don't make the global rankings but have people quietly building, often entirely on their own. They're not (JUST) building toy projects. 34% are working on productivity and creator tools. 14% on education. 13% on health and wellness. 12% on fintech. Real problems, real markets — in places where those problems are still largely unsolved. Here's what stood out: - 53% are already using Cursor or Lovable to ship. But their #1 problem is still figuring out what to build. - 49% say their biggest blocker is getting real clarity on their idea. Not code. Not capital. Clarity. - 46% want a human expert who actually knows their market — not a generic accelerator, not another AI tool. Someone who's been there. - Only 15% of builders who already have a live product found support that actually helped them. The tools democratised shipping. The question of what to ship is still as hard as ever. I'm mapping this — still early, still talking to builders — and a report is coming. But I wanted to share the first look while the conversations are still live. If you're building outside the major hubs — as a founder, an ecosystem builder, or someone thinking about how to serve these markets — I'd love to hear from you. Comment "in" below, or drop your city and what you're building. I'll share the full report with you directly when it's ready. #vibecoding #emergingmarkets #startups #founders #buildinpublic #AI #solofounder #Indonesia #Philippines #Uganda #Bangladesh #Uzbekistan #Ethiopia #Colombia

Creators & Industry Professionals - Authentic Fandom Conversations

Here’s the thing with me, I’m not interested in the overly polished “everything is perfect” version of fandom culture. I want honest conversations. I want writers, voice actors, artists, directors, producers, and executives to feel comfortable being real with me and with my audience. I understand how difficult and frustrating it can be navigating communities that can sometimes feel unforgiving. Spaces where people become afraid to speak openly, defend themselves, or express their genuine perspectives. That reality exists, and I believe there needs to be room for more authentic dialogue surrounding it. If I expand into interviews as part of H.A.G Entertainment’s content roadmap, authenticity will be at the core of the platform. I want creators and industry professionals to speak candidly about their experiences, the positives, the challenges, the frustrations, and the realities of working within these industries. My goal is not to create division or fuel negativity, but to provide perspective and meaningful conversation. At H.A.G Entertainment, we value people’s experiences and stories. We are committed to remaining a trusted and fair platform that does not take sides, but instead provides space for open dialogue while maintaining integrity and respect for our audience. This industry was built through the sacrifices, creativity, and passion of countless individuals. Nobody is perfect, and real growth comes from honest conversations. It’s time to raise the standard for authenticity and create space for the voices of the people who helped shape these fandom communities into what they are today. So if you are a creator, performer, executive, developer, artist, or someone who has contributed to building these spaces, I want to hear from you. And trust me when I say this, I’ve built an audience that genuinely wants to hear your perspective.

High-Profile Tech Founders & CEOs - Guest Spot on Top Business Podcast

I'm looking to get these legends on a Top podcast This show is Number 1 ranked business show on Apple. (Instagram) 200 million monthly views. (X) 12 million followers on Instagram. (Instagram) Here is the list... Satya Nadella. Alex Wang. Jeff Bezos. Jensen Huang. Lisa Su. Marc Benioff. Patrick Collison. Elon Musk. Ilya Sutskever. Sergey Brin. David Sacks. Mira Murati. Alex Karp. Dario Amodei. Demis Hassabis. Marc Andreessen. Sundar Pichai. Greg Brockman. Larry Ellison. Tim Cook. Sam Altman. Aravind Srinivas. Yann LeCun. Peter Thiel. Andrej Karpathy. Mark Zuckerberg. Masayoshi Son. Palmer Luckey. Jack Dorsey. If you know any of these people personally or work with them, I want to hear from you. A warm intro is all it takes. DM me or drop a comment below.

Founders Who Raised via Reg CF & Reg A+ - Dark Side of Crowdfunding

I raised over $6 million from retail investors through equity crowdfunding. I was investigated by the SEC, reported to the FBI, and had a watchdog site ask where my money went. I was cleared of all wrongdoing. Every time. But nobody warned me any of this was possible before I took the money. Maybe because I was among the first to ever do it and we were all learning as we went. I'm writing a blog series called The Dark Side of Crowdfunding, publishing on Substack, and I'm gathering stories from founders who have raised via Reg CF, Reg A+, or any equity crowdfunding platform. The good. The bad. The ugly. And the playbook we all wish we had. If you have raised money from the crowd, I want to hear from you. What worked, what surprised you, what you would tell your past self, and what the platforms never disclosed before you signed up. All responses can be anonymous. Takes about 10-15 minutes. Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gBE6MbVQ And if you know a founder who has crowdfunded, please tag them or share this post. Every story matters. #EquityCrowdfunding #RegCF #Founders #BlackFounders #Startups #Fundraising #TheDarkSideOfCrowdfunding

GTA Muslims - Eid ul-Adha Celebrations & Time-Off Challenges

👋🏼 Salam GTA Muslims I am working on a story for the Toronto Star about how Muslims will be celebrating Eid ul-Adha this Wednesday. Planning something interesting? Struggling to get time off work to celebrate? I want to know! Email me at [email redacted] — I'm on a deadline for tomorrow, and am happy to make the time to chat!

thestar.com

NYC Craigslist Missed Connections - Successful In-Person Meetups

Seeking Missed Connections Stories Have you ever had a successful IRL meet up via Craigslist’s Missed Connections? “Successful” need not mean a wedding - I am looking for vignettes on love, friendship, and anything in between that stemmed from MC. I am focused on the NYC area. I am a writer working on a piece for a magazine, and am actually hoping that this will expand further into a stand alone project. I would be happy to chat however you wish, or even meet for coffee. I’m based in soho x

Women Taking Peptides - General Health Experiences

Are you a woman taking peptides for general health reasons? If so, I'd love to chat for a story for Women's Health! You can fill out this Google Form or email me at izziermrz [at] gmail [dot] com. TYSM! https://t.co/rRkq93hfTF

womenshealthmag.com

Recent Private Aviation Switchers - Reasons, Frequency & Cost

People who recently switched to private aviation to avoid commercial travel hassles I'm working on a story about travellers who have recently started flying private, particularly those who made the switch because of frustrations with commercial air travel. I'm interested in speaking with people who within the last few months began using private jets, charter flights, jet cards, or fractional ownership programs and can discuss: What pushed you away from commercial flying Whether delays, cancellations, airport crowds, security lines, or schedule flexibility played a role How often you fly private now versus before Whether the experience has been worth the cost

Ostarine & MK-677 Users - Experiences Using Both

Ostarine / mk677 / turk users for CNN story Hi all, I'm Teddy Brown, a senior reporter with CNN. I'm looking to talk to people who have used ostarine or Mk-677, preferably someone who has used both. (Turkesterone I'm less interested in.) If you're interested in being interviewed for the story, email me [email redacted] DM me. Interviews will be totally anonymous.

cnn.com

AI Governance Experts - Why AI Risks Differ From IT Risks

AI Risks Are Not Like IT Risks Traditional IT risks focus on outages, security, and system failures. ⠀ AI risks introduce entirely different challenges: hallucinations, bias, explainability, autonomy, unpredictable behavior, and decision-making risks. ⠀ Organizations cannot manage AI risk using traditional IT control frameworks alone. ⠀ Interested in joining The AI Control Problem Podcast as a guest? ⠀ I’m looking for experts who can help explore questions such as: • Why are AI risks fundamentally different from IT risks? • Can existing governance models handle autonomous systems? • What new controls will organizations need for AI? ⠀ Courses on AI Governance, Risks and Compliance: The AI Risk Institute (airiskstitute.com) ⠀ Watch on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/eNXt_276 ⠀ Watch The AI Control Problem Podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://lnkd.in/ebr9B6Ny ⠀ #AIrisks #AIgovernance #AIGRC #ArtificialIntelligence #RiskManagement #airisks

Podcast Hosts & Listeners - Crossdressing & Trans Experience

Why I spent a weekend building a podcast directory nobody asked for If you've ever tried searching for podcasts that talk seriously about crossdressing, gender exploration, or trans experience, you'll have noticed the same thing I did: most directories file everything under "LGBTQ+" and consider the job done. The actual texture - the memoirs, the therapy-informed shows, the relationship podcasts, the community gossip - gets flattened into a single tag. So I built the directory I wished existed. A few things I learned in the process: → Curation is harder than listing. I set criteria up front: at least three episodes published, the subject as a primary focus rather than occasional curiosity, available on major platforms, and made by people with lived experience or in close dialogue with those who do. That ruled out a lot of well-meaning one-offs. → Honest descriptions beat marketing copy. Every show gets described as it actually is - therapeutic, conversational, diary-style, relationship-focused — so readers can match a show to their mood rather than guessing from a logo. → The "adjacent" section matters. Some shows aren't squarely in the niche but listeners of the core list keep ending up there. Naming that pattern openly is more useful than pretending the boundaries are clean. The shows on the list range from established voices like My Girl Life and The CrossYAAS Podcast, to newer arrivals like Soul Kink Therapy (which takes an Internal Family Systems approach to gender questions), to relationship-focused work like The Fox and the Phoenix, told from inside a marriage navigating transition. If you host or listen to a show that should be on the list, I'd genuinely like to hear from you. The point isn't for the directory to reflect my taste — it's for it to be useful. Full guide:

Expats in Luxembourg - Personal Stories Podcast

Looking for you... After 5 successful years on air (successful enough that the idea was “borrowed” by two major media outlets and one government agency), I feel that it is time to change the format. Next season, Expat Stories will become even more about people and the stories they carry. 👉🏻 For this reason, I am looking for new protagonists. 📍 If you know such people, please nominate them in the comments. 📍 And if you would like to collaborate on the project, drop me a line. #podcast #radio #Luxembourg #stories #storytelling #narratives

Parents & CFPs - Private School Enrollment Tradeoffs

Hello!! Just sharing this source request again: for a Globe & Mail story, I'm looking to chat with parents who've enrolled their kids in private school in the past couple of years, or are looking to do so. I am ALSO looking to speak with certified financial planners with clients whose kids are in private school – and/or those who they see clients making financial trade-offs to enrol/keep their kids in private school. Please reach out if either of these sound like you! I'm at kannerolfe at gmail dot com :)

theglobeandmail.com

Student Game Developers - Building In Public & Closing Visibility Gap

Everyone talks about the future of gaming. Very few people are paying attention to the people actively building it. 🎮 The next generation of developers, engineers, and creators are already creating ideas, systems, and experiences that could shape the industry for years to come. But many of them are building quietly. That’s the visibility gap. And that’s exactly why we created Jams & Joysticks. We want to spotlight the stories behind the games, the grind, and the people pushing the culture and industry forward before the world catches on. 🎙️ In our newest episode, 2Four sits down with Ian Matthies, a game engineering student at the University of Silicon Valley and aspiring developer navigating the creative and technical realities of breaking into the gaming industry. And honestly, this conversation is bigger than gaming. It’s about: 🧠 Learning how to build in public 🚀 Chasing creative ambition while developing real skills 🎮 The challenges aspiring developers face entering the industry 💡 Turning ideas into playable experiences 🌍 What the future of game development could look like through the eyes of the next generation ⸻ One of the most interesting parts of this conversation is seeing how young creators are approaching development differently. They’re not waiting for permission. They’re learning independently. Building communities. Experimenting publicly. Creating while they learn. That mindset is changing the industry in real time. And those are the stories we want to amplify. 🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eUajXj5B ⸻ Jams & Joysticks is continuing to grow: 🌍 Expanding across the global gaming community 📺 Bringing conversations to Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, and connected TV platforms 🎮 Highlighting developers, creators, students, founders, and innovators 🚀 Creating a platform where gaming, technology, creativity, and culture intersect ⸻ So if you are: 🎮 Building a game 🧠 Learning game development 🎨 Creating art, systems, or immersive experiences 🚀 Working toward something innovative in gaming or tech Let’s connect. We’re actively looking to: • Feature developers and creators • Showcase games and student projects • Collaborate with innovators and future industry leaders Drop a comment below: 👉 What’s one skill every aspiring game developer should learn early? And if you believe emerging creators deserve more visibility in gaming, share this with your network and subscribe to the Jams & Joysticks channel. The future of gaming is already being built. People just need to see it. #JamsAndJoysticks #GameDevelopment #GamingCommunity #IndieDev #GameEngineering #BuildInPublic #FutureOfGaming #ContentCreator #GamingIndustry #StudentDeveloper #TechInnovation

North American CEOs & C-Suite Executives - Leadership Journeys

I'm writing a book! It's called The CEO's Chair (for now). The concept is simple: I'm sitting down with CEOs and C-suite executives across North America and asking them questions on how they became the person they are today, finding out what they did AND what they avoided in their journey. I have 2 goals with this book 1.) To highlight advice that top executives would have for young professionals 2.) To highlight that networking isn't daunting, and that you'll learn so much by speaking to those senior to you The interviews are already underway. Here's who's confirmed so far: → Duncan Sinclair - Chair of Deloitte Canada & Chile → Ali Zahedi - CEO of Infinite Investment Systems ($120B+ AUA) → C-suite executives from a top NBA franchise and major media companies → Former CEO of a Big 5 bank (very excited!!) And this is just the beginning. The goal is to speak to as many leaders as I can and see how my professional/personal skills develop as a whole. Every second I'm speaking with these people, I'm learning something new. I conducted my first interview with Ali (CEO of Infinite Investment Systems). Hearing his story firsthand reminded me exactly why I wanted to start this project - there's a version of leadership you only understand when someone who's lived it tells you the truth about it. He's also a very, very sincere and down-to-earth person. The book is in the works, I'll be providing more updates about the journey ahead. If you happen to know a top C-suite executive open to being part of this project, or an author who has experience in publishing books, my DMs are open. I'd love to hear from you.

Retirees Renting & Financial Advisors - Retirement Rent Finances

Putting this out here again: Looking to speak to someone who rents or is planning to rent in retirement for a finance story. Also, advisors, hit me up. Thanks!

Parents of Adults 18-24 - Supporting Unemployed Young Adults

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT: Still looking to chat to parents whose adult children aged 18 to 24 can't get a job and they are having to support them financially. This is for a national newspaper. Please pop me an email asap if you can help: [email redacted]

Followers of Dark Feminine Influencers - Femosphere Ideology

FEMOSPHERE/DARK FEMININE INFLUENCERS: Hi all - I am looking for people who follow/support accounts which promote dark feminine or femosphere ideology online. It's an ideology where women see themselves as high value 'prizes' and you have to follow their advice to attract a high value man. If you think you can help or would like more info, please pop me an email: [email redacted]

Fintech & Martech GTM Experts - Future GTM, Token Economy & AI

opening my dusty laptop after a birthday week. why a full week? well, why not. for many years my birthday was a “no plans day” but this year instead, my sister and my nephew came to stay with me for the week of, a few special friends also and I took some days off the screen completely other days I would work but in between festive breakfasts - lunches - dinners and a lot of loud music in the car I managed to do both somehow, keep up with work projects, submerge completely in personal time. I had the urge to post here throughout but I did not, the thoughts felt incomplete, my mind felt present elsewhere <><><> today my post-birthday reflection is this: we still live in “seasons”, and in gentle phases planting, maintaining, harvesting, off-harvest, sometimes hunting and foraging, not necessity according to the sun and the moon but according to our own calendars our work-life touches our life-life and they both feed one another the boundaries are not fixed, they are seasonal some under our control, and a ton of it outside the endless hustle vs worklife balance debate is had almost always out of context the same goes for the death of SaaS, of ads, of email, of the fax and whatever challenged tech or practice in "question" the more INteresting questions are not: “to be or not to be?” “black or white?” “good or bad?” “hustle or ney?” /although social media algos love those <><><> the next season: layer in the context stepping out of the "AI rush" for seven days allowed me to digest the information I’ve been INgesting all year. I am hungry again and starting a new long-form series (written and video) to explore the go to market, GTM, of the future, specifically for fintech and martech, in a more complete "contextfull" way and delve into: 1. Why the B2B SaaS math is not mathing? B2B SaaS has enjoyed the highest margins and valuations in business history, But how to go from "subscription-seat" margins to the "token economy"? Where does investment money flow with no guarantees of outsized returns? 2. How Post-UI with go crazy API? As UIs dissolve into chatbots how do we maintain an emotional connection and differentiate our brands? 3. How to Swim in a Sea of Slop? How do you not sink but swim and convert effectively in a sea of sloppy? An ocean more like. 4. Agentic teams & the “E” (for ecosystem) factor...that's a big one. The interconnectedness that defined Fintech is now reshaping Martech. The rise of "Agentic GTM Teams" and signal-based "Allbound." How do we build and maintain the AI agent teams of the future, while simultaneously scaling the personal brands of the humans behind them? Which roles will we value, and which will we sunset as we move toward "Service-as-Software"? <><><> To unpack properly, I am looking for 100 experts in GTM within fintech and martech to interview for a biannual report and a vlogcast. If you (or someone you know) are thinking about these shifts, please drop a comment or DM me

Animation Pipeline Engineers - Scaled Series Pipeline in Blender & AI

I’m looking to speak to someone who has built a scaled series animation pipeline in Blender Please DM me if you have! (Also - for the sake of maximising reach - because we all know LinkedIn only pushes posts that mention AI…”AI”).

Families of Former Apprentices - Financially Worse Off

#journorequest I'm looking to speak to a family who suffered after their child took an apprenticeship, ending up worse off financially overall for @theipaper. Please email me at [email redacted] if this is you or you can help. Thanks!

theipaper.com

Delhi Students & Youth Involved in Cockroach Janta Party - Meme Satire

Journo request: In light of the viral rise of the “Cockroach Janta Party” on Indian social media after the CJI remark Trying to based it around how Delhi’s online culture is amplifying it through memes, satire and political humour. Looking to speak to Delhi based students, youth who joined the party Meme pages who created similar trends Campaigns in Delhi-NCR based on it #cockroachjantaparty #jornorequest

Homebuyers in 20s & 30s - Inherited Money, Grief & Housing

hello! looking to speak to people who bought a flat/house in their twenties or thirties thanks to inheritance they received, for a sensitive feature on grief and housing - interviews can be anonymous! - my DMs are open or else I can be reached on [email redacted], thank you thank you

Louisville Residents - UAP Sightings & Unexplained Energy Encounters

Has anyone in Louisville had a UAP (UFO) or unexplained energy encounter? I’d love to hear your story. Hey, fellow Louisvillians! I live in JTown and am working on a project that collects firsthand accounts of UAP sightings, unexplained energy experiences, and anomalous encounters — and I’m looking for people in the area who’d be willing to share their stories in a relaxed, judgment-free setting. No agenda, no debunking, no ridicule. Just genuine curiosity and deep respect for what you experienced. I’m hosting a small informal gathering — details TBD based on interest — where I’ll sit down with willing participants, listen to their accounts, and document them as part of a growing national archive of human testimony. Whether you saw something in the sky you couldn’t explain, experienced something that defied what you thought was physically possible, or had an encounter that changed how you see the world — I want to hear from you. Comment below or DM me if you’re interested or want to know more.

TPUSA Email Recipients - Primary Fundraising Emails

🚨Help wanted! 🚨 If any of my followers are on any TPUSA email lists, I want to hear from you. I'm doing research for an upcoming show and I want primary source fundraising emails. DM me if you're able to help.

Authors in 54 African Countries - Stories Behind Books

Quick one… I’m currently looking to connect with authors across all 54 African countries for an exciting storytelling opportunity. I’m outsourcing for the African Authors Podcast, Powered by Nkem Creatives and we’re looking to feature at least one author from every African country to share their story. It's not just about the book, but the real story behind the work. -What inspired your writing? - What experiences shaped your voice? - What conversations are you trying to spark through your words? - What does your country and culture influence in your storytelling? Whether you write fiction, poetry, memoirs, children’s books, faith, business, culture, history, social issues or anything in between, this is an opportunity to share your journey and be featured on the podcast. 📩 Are you an Author in Africa? DM me your country and we can proceed from there. And if you know a brilliant author from any African country, please share this post or tag them in the comments. Let’s help more African stories travel. 54 countries. 54 voices. Countless stories. #AfricanAuthors #AfricanLiterature #AfricanStories #Podcast #AuthorsCommunity #WritersCommunity #Storytelling #Publishing #AfricanCreatives #Books #Writers

Africa Europe Asia Experts & Leaders - Nuclear Security & Cyber

We are seeking recommendations for experts, practitioners and emerging leaders (female and male) from African, European and Asian regions for our future episodes of Women in Nuclear Security Podcast, who can share their insights on nuclear security governance, cyber security and regional nonproliferation efforts. Please send your recommendations to: [email redacted] Caecilia Johanna van Peski 🌐

middlebury.edu

In the next few weeks (and after multiple delays), the EU is expected to unveil its Tech Sovereignty Package, a new set of rules officials say will ensure Europe doesn’t become a “technology colony”. As is often the case with EU legislation, startups aren’t exactly pumped about it. [...] If you’re a startup likely to be affected by the Tech Sovereignty Package, I want to hear from you. What do you expect from the new rules and are they going in the right direction? Ping me [url=mailto:[email redacted]]here.[/url]

Founder-Led Startups & Consumer Brands - Scaling Positioning Gap

I’m looking to speak with 10 founder-led startups or modern consumer brands over the next couple of weeks. Not pitching anything, more so doing a bit of research around a pattern I keep seeing lately as companies start scaling GTM and hopefully will be able to write a short report about it. A lot of strong businesses are hitting a point where: - the product has evolved - the company is growing - the market opportunity is there …but the positioning, messaging, or founder narrative still feels stuck in an earlier version of the business or nowhere at all. And once companies start pushing harder into sales, paid, partnerships, founder content, PR etc… that gap becomes really obvious, really fast. So I’m opening up a few free 30-minute founder strategy sessions to dig deeper into: - where positioning starts breaking - what founders are struggling to communicate - where market perception and business reality stop aligning If you’re currently building in: - SaaS / AI - consumer brands - wellness/longevity - creator-led brands - modern startups …and feel like your company has outgrown the way it’s currently being perceived, I’d genuinely love to chat. No hard pitch, I'm mostly curious to learn more about what founders are navigating right now and see if I can offer an outside perspective while I’m at it. If you're interested, my calendar link is in the comments :) #startups #founders #branding #gtm #growthstrategy

Partners Whose Spouse Came Out Gay - Reactions & Experiences

#journorequest Looking to speak with those whose partner/spouse has come out as gay for a sensitively written @DailyMirror article. Email me at [email redacted]

mirror.co.uk

Senior Leaders in Regulated Orgs - Post-AI Professional Identity

What if you don't like the version of yourself when AI does the part of your work you love? I've been thinking about this from two sides. On one side, the executives I see commissioning AI tools to automate "the boring parts." The cost models. The customer service triage. The analytical grunt work. The framing is always efficiency. The unspoken bet is that the work you'll be left with is the work you've always wanted to do. On the other side, the senior practitioners quietly admitting the truth: the work they were planning to automate away was the work that made them themselves. The hours of structured analytical thinking. The conversations with frontline staff that the dashboard now summarises. The slow building of judgement that came from doing the thing, repeatedly, until you knew it in your hands. The version of yourself that emerges on the other side of automating "the boring parts" is not always the version you wanted to meet. I'm not arguing against AI tools. My practice is built on helping organisations adopt them responsibly. I am arguing that "responsible AI adoption" needs to include a harder question than the ones in the procurement framework: Who do I become when this work is no longer mine? If the answer is someone I'd rather be, automate with confidence. If the answer is someone smaller, less curious, less able to make the next judgement call, the efficiency gain has a cost the spreadsheet won't catch. The most important AI governance question of the next five years isn't "is this model safe to deploy." It's "what kind of professional remains after this is deployed." I'm exploring this question and others like it in The Version Question, a series on the costs and trade-offs we don't talk about in senior careers. If you're working on AI adoption inside a regulated organisation and this question is sitting on your desk too, I'd like to hear from you. #TheVersionQuestion #AIGovernance #SeniorLeadership #FutureOfWork

Bicycle Brands & Retailers - Product Launches & Marketing 2026

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗: 𝗕𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 🎙️ I’m currently working on a story about bicycle marketing and how to launch bicycle products in 2026. For this, I’m looking for 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 from the #bicycleindustry who can share insights on: 🚲 Product launches in a changing market 📈 Marketing strategies for MY2027 🤝 The role of retailers, communities, events and digital channels 🔄 What brands need to do differently in 2026 🎯 Creating attention when budgets are tight and customers more selective I’m especially interested in speaking with people from bike brands, component manufacturers, agencies, retailers, distributors and marketing teams. 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗗𝗠 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝘁. __________ 📷 ChatGPT

AI Leaders & Innovators in Texas - AI Driving Business Value

Excited to share that I’ve launched the Texas AI Podcast — a space where we explore how AI is transforming business, leadership, and everyday life in ways that truly matter. The goal of the podcast is to bring together leaders who are using AI to create real business value across industries. In a recent conversation with Jason Gilbertson, we sat down to discuss his journey as an AI and data leader, including leadership roles at Disney, NBCUniversal, and Riot Games. We explored the transition from enterprise leadership to founding Corvly, along with thoughtful perspectives on technology, leadership, and the human side of AI https://lnkd.in/gPAmneii. If you are interested in being a guest, I would love to connect. I’m especially looking to feature leaders and innovators who are leveraging AI and have offices, operations, or customers in Texas.

British Expats Returned to UK - Reasons Behind Return

Looking to speak to British expats who moved to Australia and decided to return to the UK. Keen to hear why you moved back for a piece I'm writing for @newscomauHQ. Email [email redacted] if you're able to help #journorequest

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New & Established Hypnotherapists - Business & Practice - YouTube

Looking to connect with and interview hypnotherapists (both new and established) for a YouTube project. Hi everyone, I’m working on a new YouTube series focused on the business and practice of hypnotherapy, and I’m looking to interview practicing hypnotists. Whether you are a seasoned professional with years of experience or a recent graduate just getting your practice off the ground, I’d love to feature you. The goal is to talk shop, share different perspectives on the profession, and highlight the unique paths people take in this field. The Details: • Format: Remote video interview via Zoom. • Time Commitment: Around 30–60 minutes. • Cost: Completely free. This is a collaborative project, and it’s a great opportunity for you to get some free exposure and promotion for your practice. If you’re interested in jumping on an interview or want more details, please drop a comment below or send me a DM. Looking forward to connecting!

BBC article: How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line Are you personally affected by the issues raised in this story?

BBC article: How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line Are you personally affected by the issues raised in this story?

Fathers & Father Figures - 7-10 Min Video Intro About Fatherhood

🎙️ Are You Interested in Being a Part of Father’d: Not Perfect. Just Present.? We would love the opportunity to feature you on the platform. As part of the guest selection process, we ask all interested guests to submit a short video introduction (7–10 minutes). We want it to be authentic, impactful, honest, and from the heart. Whether you are a father, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, mentor, coach, educator, godfather, or any type of father figure, we want to hear your story. In your video, please share: 1. Tell us about yourself — where you were born and raised, and a little about your family and children or the young people you impact. 2. What did you feel when you first realized you would play an important role in a child’s life? 3. Share one memory or experience that helped shape you into a better father figure or person. The goal is to hear your story, your journey, and your perspective in your own words. Please send your video submission to: 📩 [email redacted] You can also check out clips and full episodes on YouTube at @fatherd365 to learn more about the platform and conversations. Thank you again for your support and willingness to share your story. We look forward to hearing from you. Eric Johnson 🎙️ Father’d: Not Perfect. Just Present. IG: @fatherd365 YouTube: @fatherd365

BBC article: Olivia Dean brings the curtain down on Radio 1's Big Weekend with 'magic' set What are your thoughts on the price of festival tickets? Share your experiences.

BBC article: Olivia Dean brings the curtain down on Radio 1's Big Weekend with 'magic' set What are your thoughts on the price of festival tickets? Share your experiences.

American Church Donors - When Pastor Donations Become Exploitation

Hoping to ask people about America's commodification of Christianity Hello! I'm an independent, Christian journalist who writes about religious corruption. I'm working on a story now that explores more deeply the consequences of commodifying Christianity. I'm hoping to reach out to some of the people on this sub to be able to ask them some questions about this topic. I'm specifically wondering what people believe is the point at which a pastor asking for donations goes from "supporting the church" to exploiting his congregants. There are people like Conley Owens, one of the pastors from Selling Jesus, a ministry that serves to inform people about the Biblical perspective against commodifying Christ, who think everything the pastor comes up with should be public domain, and that the pastor should rely solely on the willing donations of the congregation for their living. I think I agree with him, but then my opinion was further complicated when I thought about the fact that Cornel West, who I respect, makes money from his book sales, etc., and I think I'm okay with that because the work he does is truly intellectually demanding. THEN, I looked into whether or not Gustavo Gutierrez made money from sales of his A Liberation Theology, which for me was life-changing, and of course I found that he took a vow of poverty and made nothing from it, which I also respect immensely. But now I'm just slightly perplexed. I really would like to know what other people think about the commodification of Christianity, where donations begin and where they enter into "profit," even despite the non-taxable status of a ministry.

ChatGPT Users - AI Siding With Companies & Institutions

Has anyone else noticed ChatGPT subtly siding with institutions over you? I’ve been using ChatGPT daily for about three years and recently started noticing a pattern. When I bring a situation where I’m in conflict with a company, employer, doctor, landlord, etc., the response tends to spend a lot of time explaining why the institution might be justified before getting to anything actionable. I ran the same scenarios through other models (Gemini and Claude) and the difference was noticeable. ChatGPT was consistently more likely to generate reasons the institution was right, coach me on my tone, and suggest I politely ask rather than assert my rights. I’ve started calling this cognitive steering and institutional alignment: the AI subtly redirecting your intent without you realizing it. You go in ready to push back on an unfair billing charge and come out drafting a polite inquiry. Has anyone else experienced this? Curious whether it’s just me or if others have noticed something similar. I’m working on a piece about this and would love to hear real examples. If you’d rather your story not be referenced, totally respect that — just say so. Any examples I do include would be anonymized unless you say otherwise.

Former Lab Members & Collaborators of Malcolm Rowland - Memoirs

Professor Malcolm Rowland needs your help!! And as someone who had a major impact on my life, I am helping with his rallying cry! Malcolm, assisted by his wonderful wife Dawn, is writing his memoirs and would like to hear from any of you who were in his lab(s), collaborates with him or otherwise had deep scientific engagement with him. From Dawn: Please could I ask you to write something for his memoirs. How Malcolm came into your life, where you are now, how you have worked together in your research and please elaborate as much as possible upon your personal interaction and science. It will all be so extremely welcome. Please contact me and I will pass on Dawn’s email. Thank you so much.

Cellists - First Practice After One-Month Break - Routine & Symptoms

What do you do when you haven't practiced for a month? I'm writing a story and would love cellists' input here. You haven't played in a month; you've got a full day to yourself and you want to get back into it: what does your next cello practice session look like? what's different from a normal practice session (which I don't know how it goes tbh)? how bad are you and at what specifically, what does it sound like? where do you feel strain in your body? how much time do you need to get back to normal? In as many details as you can, physical sensations, technical stuff, what you do exactly, all of it!

Nurses & Hospital Workers - Staffing, Prior Auth, Strikes

I rebuilt Scrubswire from scratch this month. Three weeks ago the site was a pile of unstyled HTML and a single welcome dispatch. Today it is a working independent newsroom for healthcare workers — Rust on the server, server-rendered HTML, a real editorial pipeline, and nine dispatches in the bank covering CMS prior-auth, the Mass General Brigham mortality fight, the Rush Chicago union vote, the Houlton Maine strike, and the latest round of Medicaid provider cuts. The goal is simple. The trade press writes for executives. The nursing press writes for nurses. Nobody is writing the daily story of the people who actually keep American hospitals open, in a voice those people would recognise. Scrubswire is the attempt at that. It is a small operation. Two bylines so far, including our editor Kiko Zhou. Real sources only — every dispatch traces back to a named publication. No AI slop. No churnalism. Short, useful, dated. If you are a nurse, a hospital worker, a labour organiser, a 340B compliance person, an NIH researcher, a state Medicaid staffer, or anyone with a story the trade press is missing — I want to hear from you. DMs open. Email: [email redacted] The site: scrubswire.com #healthcare #nursing #hospitalworkers #independentmedia #healthcareworkforce

Israeli Reservists & Bereaved Families - Israel After October 7

One of the strangest ways to understand the new Israel is to look at Yair Golan. The leader of the country’s most left-wing Zionist party is a former IDF deputy chief of staff. He is not your average socialist, and he is not the obvious left-wing caricature some people abroad may imagine. That says something about Israel after October 7. The country’s political language still sounds familiar from the outside: left, right, security, diplomacy, religion, state, Netanyahu, anti-Netanyahu. But inside Israel, the argument has shifted. It is now about service. Burden. Trust. Competence. Responsibility. Who carried the country when it broke, and who gets to lead it after. Next week, I’ll be in the DC area for a few conversations about this changing Israel. I want to speak about the country behind the headlines: the reservists, bereaved families, officials, diplomats, defense figures, Jewish leaders, business people, and ordinary Israelis who are describing a reality that does not always fit the old categories. Washington spends a lot of time discussing Israel. I think it needs to spend more time understanding the Israel that actually exists now.

Black Male Educators & Former Students - Emotional Safety & Mentorship

🔥 WERE YOU IMPACTED BY A BLACK MALE EDUCATOR? 🔥 🎙️ FATHER’D: Not Perfect. Just Present. We’re looking for Black male educators, mentors, counselors, coaches, fathers, and former students for a powerful conversation: 👨🏾🏫 “MORE THAN A TEACHER” A real discussion about Black male educators being: ✔️ Role models ✔️ Mentors ✔️ Protectors ✔️ Safe spaces ✔️ Possible father figures For many children, the first emotionally safe Black man they encounter is not at home… It’s at school. Maybe it was: 🖤 The teacher who believed in you 🖤 The coach who stayed after school 🖤 The mentor who checked on you 🖤 The educator who saw your pain without you saying a word If a Black male educator changed your life — WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR STORY. 👊🏾 We are looking for: ✔️ Black male teachers ✔️ Principals & counselors ✔️ Mentors & youth advocates ✔️ Fathers in education ✔️ Former students impacted by Black male educators This conversation is about: 🧠 Emotional safety 👦🏾 Protecting Black boys ❤️ Healing & mentorship 🌱 Presence, impact & legacy 📩 Want to be part of the episode? DM @fatherd365 📧 [email redacted] 📺 YouTube: @fatherd365 #Fatherd365 #BlackMaleEducators #ProtectBlackBoys #BlackTeachers #RepresentationMatters #Mentorship #BlackFathers #NotPerfectJustPresent

Solo Funds Lenders & Borrowers - Data Leak Impact

Solo Funds Data Leak: How has it impacted you as a lender or borrower? Peer to Peer lending platform Solo Funds connects everyday people who need short term cash with those willing to lend it. Users share sensitive personal and financial details to facilitate loans, build "solo scores," and manage transactions. In recent years Solo Funds was compromised when their former bank partner Evolve Bank & Trust was breached. More recently Solo Funds unintentionally released the data of many of its lenders and borrowers in the community. The general counsel and chief of compliance Richard Freshwater has declined to acknowledge the misuse of data along with CEO Rodney Williams and Travis Holloway. As an investigative journalist for The Fintech Times, I want to hear from you. What personal or financial information do you believe was potentially exposed in the incident? Has the leak affected your trust in the platform or similar fintech services? Have you experienced any consequences, such as increased spam, phishing attempts, identity theft concerns, or difficulties accessing accounts? For lenders: Has it changed how you choose to fund loans? For borrowers: Has it impacted your willingness to request funds or share required details in the future? The fintech space promises accessibility and community driven finance, but data security incidents highlight the real risks involved when sensitive information like bank details, credit data, contact info, and transaction history enter the mix. If you've been affected, please share your experience ( anonymously if preferred) in the comments or reach out directly. Your stories can help others understand the human impact beyond headlines and push for a better transparency and protection from platforms like Solo Funds.

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