Relationships Journo Requests

Penn State Students, Faculty & Alumni - Experiences Of Love

What does it actually mean to love someone? Since arriving at Penn State University, I’ve started working on my second book, exploring a question that sounds simple until you actually try to answer it: what does it mean to love? A huge part of the book will come from conversations with real people and the completely different ways we experience love. I’ve already arranged interviews with my Penn State philosophy professor and an 18-year-old student who has been in love with someone he never actually dated. Two people at very different stages of life, with very different experiences. Now I want to widen that conversation. I’d love to speak with Penn State students, faculty and alumni about their experiences and perspectives on love. First love, marriage, heartbreak, divorce, unrequited love, decades-long relationships, loss, choosing to stay, choosing to leave, or something I haven’t even considered yet. You don’t need an extraordinary story. Sometimes the ordinary ones tell us the most. If you’re part of the Penn State community and would be willing to have a conversation with me, comment below or send me a message. And I’ll leave you with one of the questions I’m exploring: Do we choose who we love, or do we only choose what we do with that love?

Adults 18+ - Relationships Strained Over AI Use & Beliefs

Looking to speak to people who have had AI affect personal relationships Hi all. I'm a writer with CNN, and I'm currently looking into a story about people who have had the relationships in their lives change as a result of differing beliefs on AI. Has AI become a point of conflict between you and your friends and family? Have any of your friendship or family dynamics been affected because you can't see eye to eye, or the way they use AI crosses a personal line? Please message me if you'd be open to speaking - thank you!

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Parents Who Lost Children to Addiction - Grief Recovery & Hope

❤️ THREE CHILDREN LOST. DECADES OF ADDICTION. ONE MAN’S JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF, RECOVERY, AND HOPE. Yesterday, I had the privilege of sitting down with a man named Michael LaMura for a deeply moving conversation as part of our Welcome to Your Becoming book and community project. Michael shared a story that will stay with me for a very long time. And near the end of our conversation, Michael offered these words: “If there’s hope for me, there’s hope for anybody.” What moved me most was that Michael was not speaking as someone who believes all his wounds have healed. He was speaking as a father who continues to grieve, a man who has struggled with addiction, and a human being who is learning to live with his past while building a different future. He wants his children to be remembered for the lives they lived, not simply for the circumstances of their deaths. Michael, thank you for trusting me with your story. Your children matter. Your recovery matters. Your life matters. And your story matters. ❤️ NOW, I WANT TO HEAR YOUR STORY. Welcome to Your Becoming: A Conversation About Being Seen, Heard, and Understood began as a personal journey of reflection, human connection, and understanding how our experiences shape the people we become. It is growing into something much larger. Through personal conversations with people from different backgrounds and walks of life, we are exploring the experiences that change us. We are listening to stories of grief, addiction, recovery, divorce, rejection, illness, relationships, faith, resilience, love, personal growth, and the courage to begin again. ❤️ SHARE YOUR STORY WITH ME WelcomeToYourBecoming.com Share Your Story [email redacted] Dr. Stephen Rue Welcome to Your Becoming #WelcomeToYourBecoming #YourStoryMatters #AddictionRecovery #GriefAndHealing #HopeAfterLoss

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CEOs & Procurement Leaders US-Canada - Tariff Response Strategies

YOU WERE TOLD THEY WOULD PAY. YOU ARE. But for the executives and business owners in my network, I think there is a more important question: What are you doing about it? Take Canada. Recent U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs are hitting specific sectors with high new costs, including steel, aluminum, appliances, agricultural equipment, plastics, and other products. That means somebody inside a company is making decisions right now. Do you raise prices? Absorb the cost and take the margin hit? Renegotiate with suppliers? Shift sourcing? Redesign the product? Build more domestic capacity? Those are not political questions. Those are management decisions. And I think something bigger is happening. For decades, we taught executives to optimize supply chains for efficiency: lower costs, leaner inventory, fewer redundancies, just-in-time delivery. But what happens when the cheapest supply chain becomes the riskiest supply chain? Tariffs are only one variable. Add geopolitical instability, wars, shipping disruptions and rapidly changing trade relationships, and perhaps the executive playbook has to change. Maybe the next competitive advantage is not efficiency. Maybe it is optionality. The ability to change suppliers. Change markets. Change inputs. Change pricing. And do it before a disruption becomes a crisis. So I am curious about what is happening inside companies right now. CEOs, CFOs, procurement leaders, operators, and business owners: How are you handling tariff-related cost increases? Are you passing them through, absorbing them, renegotiating, or redesigning your supply chain? I would particularly like to hear from leaders doing business across the U.S. Canada border. 🎥 From The NEXT BIG THING with Keith D. Terry Watch the full episode on YouTube. https://lnkd.in/g6anCqmZ #Leadership #Strategy #SupplyChain #Tariffs #Business

Adults 18+ - Oral History Living Through AI's Arrival

**Would you like to add your voice to a national oral history project about what it is like to live through the arrival of AI?** I have launched "Who We Are Now: First-Person Stories from a World Being Changed by AI", a national oral history project capturing people's experiences with AI now, while the technology is still relatively new and its effects on our lives, our work, and our futures are still unfolding. **You do not need to be an AI expert.** I am interested in how AI is affecting ordinary people in all kinds of ways: at work, at school, at home, in relationships, in creative work, and simply in how we think about the future. I want to hear from people who are excited about AI, worried about it, skeptical of it, benefiting from it, being harmed by it, or still trying to figure out what they think. If you are interested in participating, we would do interview over Zoom and it would last about 30 minutes. The oral history would be an audio recording; the video would not be part of the collection. The format is similar to my first national oral history project. From September 2020 through September 2021, I traveled 12,000 miles across the United States interviewing people from all walks of life about their lives during the COVID pandemic. The audio files of all the interviews are going to be preserved at a university. Excerpts from 100 of those interviews were published by UNC Press in association with the Duke Center for Documentary Studies in *Who We Are Now: Stories of What Americans Lost and Found During the COVID-19 Pandemic*, which was named a “2023 Outstanding Academic Title” by the American Association of College and Research Libraries. Many oral histories are collected years after the events they document. I am interested in something different: capturing what people are thinking, feeling, experiencing, and saying while history is still happening. If you would like to be interviewed, please message me here or email me at [email redacted]. I am happy to answer any questions.

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Berlin Travel Experts - Sustainability & Tech-for-Good Features

Three years after my last trip, I've decided to once again take an eight-hour train ride from Amsterdam to return to one of my favourite cities...Berlin. #journorequest: I'll be there in early November and will be looking for several travel/sustainability/tech-for-good stories during my trip there. Feature pitches work best for me rather than news or profile pieces. Look at my portfolio + DM me a story idea. Whilst there I'm also running my How to Secure Media Coverage half-day workshop, holding it once again at my talented pals Kerstin Bock's and Carolin Lessoued's Openers office. If you want insider knowledge on how to build stronger relationships with journalists and create pitches that hacks are more likely to say yes to, do come along on November 5. (There's also sessions coming up in Brussels, Amsterdam, Cheltenham, Zoom and London.) I'm also looking for a sublet or petsit in/around Neukolln, where I first stayed in 2015 on my first nomadic stint abroad (picture of me below standing next to the Berlin Wall on said trip). Links below. #Berlin #journalism #stories #mediaconsultant

Data Center Professionals - Podcast Guest AI & Hyperscale Trends

🎙️ Are you part of the Data Center Industry? I want to hear your story. The data center industry is growing at an incredible pace, and some of the best knowledge comes directly from the people building it, operating it, supplying it, financing it, and leading it. The Strategic Podcast is looking for industry professionals and executives who want to join me for a real conversation about where the industry is today—and where it’s going. As a guest, you’ll have the opportunity to: 🎙️ Have a voice on my platform and share your experience, ideas, and perspective. 🤝 Explore sponsorship and brand exposure opportunities. 👥 Gain visibility with other Data Center executives, customers, and decision-makers. 🌎 Reach my network of 150,000+ industry-related professionals. 🚀 Build new relationships and help move our industry forward. Whether you're involved in hyperscale, AI infrastructure, NeoCloud, colocation, power, fiber, construction, engineering, supply chain, technology, real estate, energy, or investment, I want to hear what you're working on. This isn't about a sales pitch. It's about real people, real experience, and real conversations that bring value to the industry. Interested in being a guest? Just reach out! Its that simple! 🎧 The Strategic Podcast Business | People | Opportunity Apply / Learn More at The Strategic Podcast #TheStrategicPodcast #DataCenters #DataCenterIndustry #AIInfrastructure #Hyperscale #Colocation #DigitalInfrastructure #SupplyChain #Leadership #Networking #PodcastGuest

This Phrase Is How ‘High-Class’ People Assert Their Boundaries, Psychologist Explains Publication: Parade Sources needed: Psychologist Deadline to answer questions: Tuesday, Sept. 22, EOD Questions: Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page. What is the main phrase that “high-class” people use to assert boundaries? Please explain. Please explain the “JADE” skill / psychological mechanism behind it (how it delivers a “no” without overexplaining and letting someone debate you, etc). Please explain why “less is more” with these boundaries. How can you use that one phrase in the following real-life scenarios? Please describe/explain each in about 3 sentences. At work With family and friends In romantic relationships In social settings Please share 3 alternative boundary phrases you recommend. Please share tips for delivering those phrases with maximum impact (tone, body language, pausing, etc). [...] NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Hyrox Athletes & Partners - Obsessive Training Strains Relationships

💪 I'm looking for case studies for a national broadsheet who are HOOKED ON HYROX! 💪 Has your - or your partner's - obsessive training regime soured your relationship or put it under serious strain? ** Please RT** #Hyrox #journalistrequest #casestudy #PRRequest https://t.co/5qH2iOc2yG

Business Owners & Professionals - Stories of Quiet Success

Every business has a story. The question is whether the right people have heard it yet. Sometimes it begins with an idea that nobody else quite understands. Sometimes it is a business owner who has spent years quietly serving clients, solving problems, and building something valuable without receiving much attention for it. Sometimes it is the professional who has learned something through 10, 20 or 30 years of experience that another business owner desperately needs to know. Those are the kinds of stories worth finding. Today, I’m proud to announce that the inaugural issue of The Biz Digest, published by Empowered2Coach Media Inc., is officially live. This first 70-page issue brings together business, wealth, leadership, wellness, and lifestyle through conversations, resources, and perspectives from people doing meaningful work. Our inaugural cover features Michael Bustos in The Power of Connection, sharing a story shaped by more than three decades in the payments industry and the relationships, resources and connections that help businesses move forward. I’m also honored to contribute to this inaugural issue, sharing some of my own perspective around business, money mindset, and building with intention. But this publication isn’t only about the people in this issue. We’re looking for the stories we haven’t discovered yet. Maybe you built a business after walking away from a completely different career. Maybe your company solves a problem most people don’t realize exists. Maybe you’re helping small businesses protect what they’ve built, develop their people, manage their money, use technology differently, improve their operations, or prepare for what’s coming next. Maybe you’ve simply been doing excellent work quietly for years. If you read that and thought, “That sounds like me,” I’d like to hear from you. Tell me what you do, who you serve, and a little about the story behind your business. I’m helping our Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Nicola Waugh, discover business owners and professionals whose experiences may be worth exploring for future editorial conversations in The Biz Digest. There is no charge for editorial consideration or editorial features. Advertising and commercial visibility opportunities are separate and optional. Or, if someone came to mind while you were reading this, tag them or send this post their way. Their story may be one we need to hear. In the meantime, our inaugural issue is ready for you. Read The Biz Digest: https://lnkd.in/eedaSbk6 Business | Wealth | Leadership | Lifestyle Published by Empowered2Coach Media Inc. #TheBizDigest #Empowered2CoachMedia #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #BusinessStories #Leadership #BusinessGrowth

Heterosexual Couples - Getting Partner to Enjoy Real Housewives

Working on a piece about my hapless quest to “enjoy the Real Housewives reality TV brand” bc it would mean a lot to my wife. Would love to speak to people in heterosexual relationships in which Bravo TV is a mutual fixture. How did you teach your man to enjoy the Housewives!!!

Addiction & Mental-Health Survivors - Anonymous Recovery Stories

Looking for anonymous stories about mental health, recovery, and changing your life Hi everyone, I’m developing an anonymous podcast and newsletter for people who want to share real stories about mental health, addiction, recovery, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, veteran and first-responder experiences, grief, and the moments that changed their lives. I’m especially interested in hearing from people who have been through something difficult and found a way forward, whether that meant recovery, rebuilding relationships, finding faith, asking for help, or simply choosing to stay alive one more day. The project is connected to Shema (https://shema.care), a mental-support platform built around anonymous peer connection. The goal is to create a safe place where people can share what they have lived through and help someone else feel less alone. This is not intended to replace therapy or professional care. My interest in this comes from personal experience. I struggled with mental health challenges and addiction for years, was addicted for about a decade, and overdosed three times. The third overdose put me in the ICU. A nurse told me I was the only survivor out of seven people my age who had come in for the same reason over the previous two weeks. That experience became part of why I’m building Shema and why I want to make room for honest stories that are often kept private. Stories can be shared anonymously. Contributors can change names and identifying details, and would review and approve anything before publication. Stories could become podcast episodes, written newsletter pieces, or other carefully produced formats, depending on what the contributor is comfortable with. I’d love to hear from people who: Have lived through addiction or recovery Have experienced suicidal thoughts or a mental-health crisis Are veterans or first responders Have struggled with loneliness, grief, trauma, or shame Found faith, community, treatment, or another path that helped them change their life Have supported someone through one of these experiences If you’re open to sharing, please comment or send me a message. You can start with a short outline rather than your full story. I’m also interested in connecting with podcasters who have experience handling sensitive, anonymous stories with care. This project will prioritize informed consent, anonymity, respectful editing, safety review, and the contributor’s right to withdraw. If you’re in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, please contact emergency services or a crisis line in your country rather than relying on this project. Thanks for reading. I’d be grateful to hear from anyone who feels their story might help another person feel less alone.

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Cybersecurity Companies & Experts - AI Scams & Consumer Safety

Calling all cybersecurity experts and organizations. 👋HI! Over the past few weeks, I’ve received quite a few requests from reporters looking for cybersecurity experts who can speak to the threats consumers and businesses are facing right now. And the timing couldn’t be better to build a proactive media strategy around this conversation. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which gives us an entire month of timely opportunities to educate audiences about online safety, scams, data privacy and the rapidly changing cyber landscape. With the growth of AI, these conversations are becoming even more important. From AI-powered scams and increasingly sophisticated phishing attempts to identity theft, data breaches and the everyday steps people and businesses can take to protect themselves - reporters need credible experts who can break these issues down in a way audiences can actually understand. So, I’m looking to connect with cybersecurity companies, organizations and experts who want to position themselves as go-to media resources in this space and I want to think bigger than one interview or one media tour. Think national and local broadcast. Digital and streaming. Radio. Podcasts. Bilingual media. October gives us the timely hook, but the goal is to build relationships and visibility that continue long after Cybersecurity Awareness Month ends. The timeline is now. September is the time to develop the messaging, identify the strongest consumer and business angles, prepare spokespeople and begin outreach so we’re positioned for opportunities throughout October and beyond. If your organization has an expert who can speak to cybersecurity, AI and emerging threats, or you know someone who should be part of this conversation, I’d love to connect. Contigo PR & Media Consulting: With you. Aligned with your vision. Evolving together.

UK Adults 80+ - Lifetime Tech, Economic & Social Change

Paid nonfiction book interview, £70/hour. Seeking someone aged 80+ in the UK to talk about a lifetime of technological, economic and social change Hi everyone! :) I am writing a nonfiction book and I am looking for one person aged 80+ in the UK who would be interested in taking part in a series of paid conversations over the next few weeks until September 28. The book is about the enormous technological, economic and social changes that can take place within a single lifetime. I am interested in changes such as postwar austerity and rising prosperity, changes in work and the economy, Thatcherism, changing relationships and family life, television and mass media, computers, the internet, smartphones and now AI. I am not looking for an expert or someone with an extraordinary CV. I am much more interested in finding someone who is curious, reflective and comfortable talking openly about how these changes shaped your life. The conversations could range naturally across childhood, work, money, relationships, family, technology, ageing, ambitions, disappointments, everyday routines and the ways Britain has changed around you. What interests me is the difference between how large historical or economic changes are described from the outside and what they actually feel like when they happen during one person's life. Time commitment: I would initially suggest around five hours of conversation, paid at £70 per hour, spread across several shorter interviews. If we both felt the conversations were working well, there could be further paid interviews afterwards. The interviews could initially take place by phone or video call, with the possibility of meeting in person depending on location. Anonymisation: You would appear under a pseudonym, with identifying details changed or removed, and we would agree clearly in writing beforehand how material from the conversations could be quoted, paraphrased or otherwise used. If you are interested, please send me a private message rather than posting personal information in the comments. It would be helpful to include your age, and a little about yourself. General questions are very welcome in the comments. And if this makes you think of a parent, grandparent, relative, neighbour or friend who might enjoy taking part, I would be very grateful if you passed this on to them. :)

Parents & Partners - AI Replacing Parent or Causing Friction

SOURCE CALL! 📢 💭 🤖 Looking for sources for two stories I'm working on about how AI is showing up in everyday life. Reach out if this sounds like you and you're willing to share your story. 1. AI & Parenting: Parents, has your kid ever asked ChatGPT something you wish they'd asked you? Or maybe it's the opposite: you've noticed they don't come to you for homework help anymore, and it's been a weirdly mixed bag of relief and sadness. I'm looking for parents with a specific moment like that, big or small, where it might feel like AI is overstepping as a pseudo-parent. 2. Dating & Relationships: Has AI ever caused real friction in a friendship or relationship: an awkward conversation, a falling out, or a feeling that you have to hide how much (or how little) you use it around certain people? Would a potential partner's AI use (or AI skepticism) be a red-flag or dealbreaker? Details: All ages & backgrounds welcome, must be willing to speak on the record. If this sounds like you, I'd love to hear from you. Shoot me a message or email at [email redacted]. Thanks in advance!

The Compass magazine: Seeking interviewees for story on how travel advisors can outsource tasks to AI in the right way In this piece, we’ll explore how travel advisors can use AI thoughtfully while ensuring their content remains accurate, personal and credible. The article should address how advisors can take advantage of AI-generated content without sacrificing the authenticity and trust that are so important to client relationships. I’m looking to interview a travel advisor, AI expert, or another authoritative person for this piece. To pitch, please send 1-2 sentences about the source and their background. Bonus points if you can include a few brief, bulleted talking points they may wish to discuss on our interview. Deadline: Sept. 16. Email [url=https://substack.com/redirect/e531d3ee-b9c4-40f1-8729-53b0b5ba2ac0][email redacted][/url].

Santa Rosians - Cultural & Spiritual Relationships With Trees

Trees Hello Santa Rosians! I'm a master arborist interested in peoples' cultural, spiritural, personal (et al.) relationship with trees, be it a specific tree, a species of tree, or a specific experience with a tree(s). I am looking for people to interview for an article I'd like to write about how trees into modern culture, mainstream or eclectic. Please DM me if you'd like to share your story!

American Expats - Political Identity & Views Of US After Moving

Politics had nothing to do with my own decision to move to Mexico in 2023. I was attracted to Mexican culture, personal relationships and, yes, a lower cost of living. But hearing how some other expats talk about America made me curious enough to see whether anyone had actually studied this. It turns out they have. Research suggests that Americans with weaker attachment to national identity are somewhat more likely to consider living abroad, while some expat communities in Mexico are considerably more liberal than the U.S. population as a whole. Donald Trump’s emergence as one of the country’s most polarizing political figures adds another dimension, although the research suggests the pattern predates his first election. But the picture is more complicated than simply saying expats become anti-American. Many Americans abroad remain deeply connected to the United States, follow its politics closely and continue voting in American elections. Living somewhere else can also make you more critical of America while making you appreciate things about it that you once took for granted. In this article, I focus on what the research tells us about American expats, political identity and the perspective that comes from viewing your home country from somewhere else. If you’re an American living abroad, I’d especially like to hear from you. Has leaving the United States changed the way you see the country, for better, worse or a little of both?

Veterans Experts - Benefits, VA Healthcare, Transition, Careers

Hey! Our publication is almost complete. We’re seeking expert contributors for Veteran Excellence Magazine. If you have experience with and expertise in the following subjects, we’d love to hear from you: • Veterans Affairs • Veterans Benefits • VA Healthcare • Veterans’ Claims • Military Transition • Employment & Careers • Entrepreneurship • Business & Finance • Leadership • Legal Affairs • Real Estate & Homeownership • Education • Technology • Health & Wellness • Fitness & Performance • Family & Relationships • Personal Finance • Retirement • Cybersecurity • Government & Public Policy • Military History • National Security We’re looking for people who can bring knowledge, perspective and expertise to the conversations happening around veterans and the communities connected to them. More details coming soon.

Women in Age-Gap Relationships - Younger & Older Partner Perspectives

IRTR] Seeking Women in Age-Gap Relationships — Younger Women Dating Older Men & Older Women Dating Younger Men Name of Podcast: Digital Dating Over 50 SFW How long have you been doing this?: 5 seasons and currently publishing new episodes. Website: [https://anonymousandrewpodcast.com/ \[Dating & Relationships\] - Modern dating, relationships, dating over 50, online dating, romance, intimacy, and real-life dating experiences. Approx. Length of Episodes: 45–60 minutes GUESTS I'M SEEKING: I'm planning an episode exploring age-gap relationships from women's perspectives, and I'm looking for women who fall into either of these groups: • A younger adult woman who is currently dating a significantly older man, has previously done so, or actively prefers older men. • An older woman who is currently dating a significantly younger man, has previously done so, or actively prefers younger men. This is specifically NOT about sugar dating or transactional relationships. I'm interested in genuine attraction and companionship and what draws people toward partners significantly older or younger than themselves. I'd like to explore maturity, confidence, life experience, physical attraction, emotional connection, lifestyle differences, reactions from friends and family, misconceptions about age-gap couples, and the benefits and challenges that come with these relationships. You may remain completely anonymous. No real name, location, employer, or other identifying information needs to be used on the episode. I'm looking for real, candid personal experiences rather than experts or someone looking to promote a product. If either perspective describes you and you'd be comfortable sharing your story, I'd love to hear from you.If this describes you and you'd be comfortable sharing your story, I'd love to hear from you.

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East New York Age-Gap Couples - Women's Health

It’s been a little over a week since my classes have started at Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. I am surrounded by individuals of all walks of life, it is truly inspiring to be here. I am assigned East New York covering women’s public health, a topic that rarely gets coverage as is. Currently, I am working on a story about age gap relationships. If you know anyone who is in an age gap relationship, please tell them to contact me @[email redacted]! Thank you to everyone for their continuous support in my very unplanned journey that seems to be unfolding before me.

Brisbane Locals - Identity, Culture & Relationships

Brisbane people with interesting stories, opinions or experiences we’d love to hear from you 💕 Hey guys, We’re two Brisbane based hosts behind The Searchers Podcast, and we’re looking to meet some interesting people from around Brisbane to have genuine conversations with. The podcast is about identity, culture, purpose, relationships, life and the things we’re all trying to figure out along the way. We’re particularly interested in people who have: An interesting life story or experience A perspective you don’t hear very often A career or passion you’re genuinely obsessed with A unique cultural background or upbringing Some strong opinions you’re willing to defend 😂 Or simply a story you think people would enjoy hearing And yes we absolutely want to talk about love and relationships. 😂 You don’t need to be famous, an influencer or have a huge following. Honestly, we’d probably prefer you weren’t. We’re based in Brisbane and record locally. The conversation is relaxed and it’s basically two people sitting down and talking shit about life, except there’s a couple of cameras running. If you’ve got a story, or know someone who does, send us a DM. No formal application. Just tell us who you are and why you think you’d make for an interesting conversation. — The Searchers Podcast Conversations exploring identity, purpose, culture, and the realities of modern life.

Identity Researchers & Thinkers - Untitling Book Identity Resilience

LinkedIn Community: I need your help! Who should I be talking to? I saw this statue in Reykjavík during my Iceland trip —and it felt as if it captured the central question behind my book I am currently working on,"Untitling": What happens when one title, role or label becomes so large that it takes over our entire identity? In a world shaped by AI, disruption, migration, changing relationships and shifting social roles, I am building the case for why we need “unsinkable identities”—identities strong and spacious enough to survive when a label changes, disappears or is taken away. I would love to speak with researchers and thinkers working in • Identity and social psychology • Philosophy of identity • Sociology and anthropology • Adult development and life transitions • The Future of Work and AI • Migration, belonging and cultural identity Is this your field—or does someone immediately come to mind? I would be very grateful for an introduction. #Untitling #IdentityResilience #FutureOfWork #FutureOfIdentity #IdentityResearch

People Whose Views Are Mischaracterized - Explain Why

What’s a belief you think people never actually let you explain? Do you have a belief people dismiss before they really understand why you hold it? I’m looking for guests for The Agora with Quang — a podcast where you get the space to explain what you believe, and I keep asking questions until we get underneath it. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScC7Z2CE0NugEiFYTvkXi-tMseLAgo1bL7ycRjb\_-J3UD8CxA/viewform?usp=header Politics, religion, economics, culture, AI, morality, relationships — anything where reasonable people can strongly disagree. I’m not looking to humiliate anyone or “win.” But I will challenge you to get a deeper understanding of your position. If you’ve ever thought, “People argue with my position without understanding my actual argument,” I want to hear from you. There’s a quick 5–10 minute pre-chat before booking.

Mumbai Sugar Babies & Sugar Daddies - Real Stories

Looking to hear real stories about sugar relationships in Bombay/Mumbai Hey everyone, I’m researching the culture around sugar relationships (sugar mommies/sugar daddies) in Bombay/Mumbai, with the idea of potentially making a documentary about it. I’m particularly interested in hearing from people who have actually been in a sugar relationship, whether as a sugar baby, sugar daddy/mommy, or someone who has been involved in that world in some way. I’d also love to hear stories from people who know someone who has been in one — how the relationship started, what it was actually like behind the scenes. What the arrangements were like. I’m not looking to judge anyone or sensationalise it. I’m interested in understanding the reality of this culture in Mumbai — the motivations, expectations, dynamics, and how people involved actually perceive it. If the documentary moves forward, I’d also be interested in speaking to people on camera — but there’s absolutely no obligation to participate in the film just because you reach out and OFC if you wish to be anonymous, We would fully respect that and your name will not be revealed. Looking thanks!

Naples Physicians & Wellness Leaders - Longevity Stories

NAPLES, FLORIDA - WE'RE HERE. I'm excited to announce the continued expansion of @longevitymastersglobal and @topdoctormagazine into Southwest Florida, with Naples becoming an important part of our growing media, business and wellness network. We want to hear your story. Because longevity is about more than how long we live. It’s about how well we live—and where we live. Health. Wellness. Exceptional homes. Beautiful communities. Business. Relationships. Experiences. Lifestyle. As I expand my real estate business into Naples and Southwest Florida, I’m bringing these worlds together—connecting people with not only extraordinary properties, but the Southwest Florida lifestyle that surrounds them. And through Longevity Masters Global and Top Doctor Magazine, we want to tell your story. Physicians. Wellness leaders. Entrepreneurs. Developers. Luxury communities. Restaurants. Fitness destinations. Local businesses. The people and places defining Southwest Florida living. Have a story, property, business or collaboration we should know about? Let’s connect. BEYOND LONGEVITY. BUILDING A BETTER HUMAN. Rob Fletcher Founder & President | Longevity Masters Global Business Director | Top Doctor Magazine Real Estate | Florida & New York #NaplesFlorida #NaplesRealEstate #SouthwestFlorida #NaplesLifestyle LongevityMastersGlobal TopDoctorMagazine LuxuryRealEstate FloridaLifes

Men With Very Large Penises - Impact On Daily Life & Relationships

And another slightly trickier #journorequest, I've been asked to hunt down a couple where the man is... uh... extremely well-endowed, who can tell me about the trials and tribulations that come with such a thing...

Brands & PRs - Nov-Dec Christmas Issue Contributions

🍂✨ The Autumn September October 2026 issue of Sixtyplusurfers is LIVE! ✨🍂 Hello, I'm delighted to let you know that the our new Autumn issue of Sixtyplusurfers is now live. Packed with inspiration, entertainment, fascinating interviews, great ideas and wonderful prizes - there's something for everyone to enjoy! 🍁📖✨ 🌟 Inside this bumper Autumn issue, you’ll find interviews with: 📚 Joanne Harris – bestselling author 👨🍳 Simon Ball – chef 🎤 Sue Glover – singer 💄 Georgina Tang – founder of beauty company YNNY 🎬 The star-studded cast of ITV’s award-winning drama Trigger Point Series 4 🎁 Plus, we've got 14 fabulous FREE-to-enter competitions! 🎉 You could win some amazing prizes, including: 🍳 Burton McCall Kitchen Bundle 🐦 Birkdale Bird Feeder 🪣 Hunger Hub Kitchen in a Bucket 🥐 Organic Breakfast Hamper 🎁 And many more wonderful giveaways! 🌻 Whether you’re looking for inspiring interviews, travel, food, competitions, lifestyle ideas or simply an enjoyable read, there’s something for everyone. 💛 Best of all, it’s completely FREE - and everyone is welcome, you don't have to be 60! ☕🍂 So, put the kettle on, make yourself a lovely cuppa, get comfortable and enjoy our latest issue! 📖✨ 🌷 Read it now: www.sixtyplusurfers.co.uk 💛 A very special thank you! I would also like to take a moment to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful PRs, brands, sponsors, contributors, authors, experts and businesses who work with us and continue to support Sixtyplusurfers. 🙏✨ Your enthusiasm, creativity, stories, products, expertise and generous competition prizes help us bring something fresh and exciting to our readers with every issue. We genuinely appreciate the relationships we’ve built and the fantastic people we have the pleasure of working with. 💫 Sixtyplusurfers wouldn’t be the same without you, thank you for being part of it. 💛🍂 🎄✨ And we’re now looking ahead to Christmas! ✨🎄 We’re currently working on our November December Christmas issue and would love to hear from brands, PRs, businesses, authors, experts and contributors who have something interesting or festive to share with our readers. 🎅 Christmas features, gift ideas, food, travel, lifestyle, expert advice, interviews and competition opportunities are all welcome. 📩 If you’d like to contribute to our Christmas issue, please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you! 🍀 And good luck with the Autumn competitions, we hope you’ll be one of our lucky winners! 🤞🎁✨ I would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact me at: Jenny Itzcovitz Editor Sixtyplusurfers Tel: 07889 980 457 Email: [email redacted] Website: www.sixtyplusurfers.co.uk

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Doers Turned Leaders - What You Had To Let Go Of

The hardest part of moving from doing to leading? Accepting that you don’t need to know everything. I’ve spent years being the person who gets the job done. In Formula 1 and composites, that mindset is valuable. You learn your craft, understand the details, solve problems and take responsibility for the finished part. But building a business requires something very different. At some point, you realise that if everything still depends on you knowing, doing and fixing everything, you’ve built yourself a job — not a business. That’s something I’m still learning. Running Luca Composites while building BizTalkWithAlexandru has forced me to think beyond the work in front of me. Systems. People. Communication. Delegation. Strategy. Brand. Relationships. And ultimately, trust. Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about creating an environment where the right people can find the answers, take ownership and move forward without waiting for you. And perhaps the biggest shift is psychological: Your value stops being measured by how much you can personally do, and starts being measured by what you can help others achieve. I’m nowhere near the finished article. I’m still a contractor, still working with my hands, still learning business and still building. But perhaps that’s exactly the point. Leadership isn’t a destination you arrive at. It’s a responsibility you grow into. I’d genuinely like to hear from people who have made that transition: what was the hardest thing you had to let go of when you moved from doing to leading? Maybe there’s a future #BizTalkWithAlexandru conversation hiding in the answers. 🎙️🎥 #LeadershipLessons #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Manufacturing #Engineering #Composites #Formula1 #SmallBusiness #BizTalkWithAlexandru

Personal Storytellers - Life Transitions & Growth

🖊️ PASS THE PEN! Beyond the Principal’s Office has reached 2,000+ views! 💛 And now, I want to hear from YOU. This conversation is bigger than education — career, parenthood, relationships, faith, transitions, growth, starting over, and everything life brings in between. You don’t have to be an educator or a “writer.” Your story matters, and there’s space for it here. I have two submissions in and I’m looking for at least three more by 9/12. Is it your time to pick up the pen? 🖊️ #JoinTheConversation #WeWantToHearFromYou Link in bio 🖤

Boulder CU Campus Life Exhibit Visitors - 150-Year Human & Nature Ties

Campus Life: 150 years of Human and More-Than-Human Relationships on the Boulder University of Colorado campus https://preview.redd.it/0c8gsze0rqnh1.png?width=468&format=png&auto=webp&s=18b48d69007362f054b5b3ca7f00aad41932e04b Send me a comment if you have attended or will attend the Campus Life exhibit at the Benson Earth Science Building, 2200 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO, directly across from Folsom Stadium. It is a retrospective on 150 years of the evolving relationships between humans and more-than-human inhabitants on campus. The theme is how change and adaptation have shaped every decade. The exhibit is a display of visual media, including photographs, maps, watercolors, and cartographic tracking. It is inside the Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library. The closest parking is at the Folsom Parking Garage at Folsom St. & Stadium Dr., Boulder, CO 80302. I’m writing a story about the exhibit and need a visitor's comment and quote. Did you like it? Was it worthwhile? What did you learn?

Transgender Sexual Health Experts - Sexuality & Relationships

SOURCE CALL: Looking for experts who can interview for a piece related to trans people and sexuality. Thanks! If anyone's willing to share, much appreciated. You can feel free to write me via my site: www.sandyernestallen.com/contact

New Jersey Residents Affected by Compulsive Gambling - Everyday Impact

Looking to speak with people in New Jersey about compulsive gambling \*\*this post has been approved by the mods\*\* My name is Suzy Khimm, and I’m a national reporter for NBC News. I’m working on a story about the impact of compulsive gambling on people’s lives in New Jersey as sportsbooks, online casinos and prediction markets have taken off and made access to betting easier than ever before. I am hoping to speak with people in New Jersey who have been affected by compulsive gambling, and to learn more about how this issue affects people's everyday lives, including any impacts on mental health, work/school, finances and relationships. I'm happy to answer any questions before speaking with you for the story, which will appear on our website. You can comment below, DM this account, email [email redacted], or message me on Signal (@suzykhimm.42). I can also share my cell phone and WhatsApp number if you drop me a line. You can read my recent stories about online gambling here. And this is a story about underage gambling that some members of this subreddit helped me with. Thanks, and hope to hear from folks soon. --Suzy

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The Compass magazine: Seeking interviewees for story on how travel advisors can outsource tasks to AI in the right way In this piece, we’ll explore how travel advisors can use AI thoughtfully while ensuring their content remains accurate, personal and credible. The article should address how advisors can take advantage of AI-generated content without sacrificing the authenticity and trust that are so important to client relationships. I’m looking to interview a travel advisor, AI expert, or another authoritative person for this piece. To pitch, please send 1-2 sentences about the source and their background. Bonus points if you can include a few brief, bulleted talking points they may wish to discuss on our interview. Deadline: Sept. 16. Email [url=https://substack.com/redirect/96e5e913-8f9e-4416-b072-a686755f18d6][email redacted][/url].

Ambitious Women - Building Powerful Careers On Their Own Terms

I’m looking for ambitious women who have built powerful careers — on their own terms. 📢 I’m expanding On Her Own Terms from not just a Substack, but into something much bigger, and one of the things I want to do more of is tell the stories of credible women building incredible careers. I want to hear about the pivots, risks, relationships, setbacks, unconventional decisions, and opportunities that actually shaped your career. On Her Own Terms currently reaches 12K+ subscribers and growing, and I’m looking for women to collaborate with on upcoming stories, interviews, and features. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to be featured on our upcoming podcast (launching soon!). 🎙️ If you’ve built a career on your own terms, or know a woman whose story we should be telling, comment below or send me a DM.👇 Subscribe to On Her Own Terms here —https://lnkd.in/ekJpybCg

People With Stories About Overcoming Obstacles - Voices From Gap

🎙️ VOICES FROM THE GAP: I WANT TO HEAR YOUR STORY Behind every struggle is a story. Behind every success is a journey that someone else may need to hear. I’m looking to connect with real people with real experiences who are willing to sit down and have meaningful, honest conversations about their struggles, successes, setbacks, lessons, and growth. Voices from the Gap is a space for conversations that deserve to be heard. Maybe your story is about education, career, entrepreneurship, leadership, parenting, relationships, rebuilding your life, overcoming barriers, navigating systems, pursuing a dream, or simply finding your way when the path was not clear. I want to talk about the gap. The gap between where you started and where you are now. The gap between what you expected and what you experienced. The gap between struggle and success. The gap between what people see on the outside and what it actually took to get there. You don’t have to be famous. You don’t have to have thousands of followers. You don’t have to have everything figured out. You just need a story worth sharing. 🎙️ If you’re interested in being interviewed for Voices from the Gap, comment “I’m interested” or send me a DM. And if you know someone whose story needs to be heard, tag them. There is power in telling the stories that often go unheard. Voices from the Gap: Real People. Real Struggles. Real Success. Real Stories. #VoicesFromTheGap #ShareYourStory #RealStories #PodcastGuest #RealConversations #StoriesThatMatter #SuccessStories #OvercomingObstacles #YourVoiceMatters

People With Hyperhidrosis - Personal Stories & Treatment Impact

Looking for guests for the Sweaty Girl Society Podcast! Interested in sharing your hyperhidrosis story on the Sweaty Girl Society Podcast? I'd love to hear from you! I've recently started releasing a new episode every Wednesday, and so I'm looking for more guests! Examples of what you could share: how HH impacts your life/relationships/work/etc. in a unique way interesting HH stories how you've overcome adversity with HH negative impacts of ETS surgery if you offer a product/solution/service geared towards people with HH you have a message about HH you want to share Your story doesn't have to be "exceptional" -- I love speaking with folks from all walks of life about daily life with HH. If you want to check out past episodes, here's where you can find the show: YouTube (video): https://www.youtube.com/@SweatyGirlSociety Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sweaty-girl-society-podcast/id1835073149 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jMHYKW8NL2121f2rukwYg Sweaty Girl Society Website: https://sweatygirlsociety.com/podcast/ DM me to express interest or learn more! Karina

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Video Game Payments Professionals - MoR, PayFac, Chargebacks, Risk

Game studios keep treating payments like a checkout button. It is not. If you work in video game payments, I would like to hear from you. I am helping launch a video game thread of The Payments Experts Podcast at Global Legal Law Firm. We sit on the payments side of the industry: merchant processing, card networks, Merchant of Record versus PayFac structure, chargebacks, compliance, and the commercial relationships underneath all of that. A lot of that work maps onto how games actually get sold, whether that is a full title, a web shop, or in-game items. You can see the topics we cover and the overall feel of the show here: https://lnkd.in/gEmHifZG I am looking for people in my network who live in this space. Operators at processors and MoRs. Counsel and compliance leads at studios and publishers. People building D2C commerce for games. If that is you, I would like to have a conversation about: How payments in games actually work today, and how the model got here What a processor or MoR should understand about studios before they try to serve them What a developer or publisher should understand before they choose a processor or MoR Where the opportunities and friction really sit: tax, chargebacks, local payment methods, settlement, risk, and the commercial contract Where this is going next, including how AI and stablecoins may change the stack This is not a sales pitch and not a legal lecture. It is a practical discussion for people who work in the model, advise on it, or are about to step into it. If you want to come on the show or compare notes, send me a DM. If you just work in this world, drop a comment with your seat in the ecosystem: studio, publisher, MoR, PSP, counsel, or risk. That helps the right people find this thread. #GameDev #Payments #Fintech #MerchantOfRecord #VideoGames

Employees Impacted by Leaders - Leadership Impact Beyond Work

We know this, what happens at work doesn't always stay there. A difficult leader can follow us home and affect our confidence, health, relationships, families and even the decisions we make about our future. But great leadership can be equally impactful. A leader who genuinely cares about us can build confidence, create hope and help us see possibilities for ourselves we had not thought about before. And that also flows into our broader lives, families and futures too. The impacts in both cases can be significant and that is what is behind the book that I am writing and research I am conducting into leadership beyond the workplace. I want to understand how leadership impacts us both positively and negatively and bring those experiences to life through stories. I have written more about why this matters to me and what I am discovering so far in my latest newsletter. And if you have ever had a leader whose impact stayed with you, I'd particularly like to hear from you. Please read the article and join the research. And share if you also feel particularly passionate about this topic.

Black Male Writers - Love & Relationships Beat

ISO: Black male writers with a specific beat in love & relationships #journorequest

Partners Who Stayed After Infidelity - Rebuilding Trust

THE TALK ROOM A weekly conversation about relationships, emotions, personal growth, and the questions we don't always know how to ask. When Your Partner Has Cheated: Can You Trust Again? Today's Question “Dr. Jane, my partner cheated on me, and although we've decided to stay together, I still struggle to trust them. Sometimes I check their phone, question where they are, or become anxious when they don't respond. I want to move forward, but I don't know how to trust someone who has already broken my trust. Is it possible to genuinely trust them again?” What I Hear I hear someone who wants to move forward but is still trying to feel safe. And that's an important distinction. When someone cheats, the damage isn't only about the affair. It can affect your sense of safety, your confidence in your partner, and even your confidence in your own judgement. So if you find yourself thinking, “What if it happens again?” — that doesn't necessarily mean you're bitter or unable to forgive. It may simply mean that your trust hasn't been rebuilt yet. Three Questions to Consider Has my partner taken genuine responsibility, or are they simply asking me to forget it? Have their actions consistently changed, or am I being asked to trust based on promises alone? Am I rebuilding trust, or becoming a detective because I don't feel safe? My Thoughts Forgiveness and trust are not the same thing. You can forgive someone and still need time before you trust them again. Trust is not rebuilt because someone says, “Stop thinking about the past.” Trust is rebuilt through consistent honesty, transparency, accountability, and changed behaviour.If your partner wants you to trust them again, they have a role to play in creating an environment where trust can grow. At the same time, constantly checking phones, tracking movements, or interrogating your partner may give temporary relief, but it doesn't create genuine trust. The goal isn't to become better at monitoring your partner.The goal is to get to a place where their consistent behaviour gives you fewer reasons to monitor them, and sometimes, rebuilding trust takes time. There is no fixed deadline for when you should be “over it.” Final Takeaway If your partner cheated, you don't have to pretend nothing happened just because you've chosen to stay.You don't have to punish them forever for something they are genuinely working to repair.You can acknowledge the hurt and choose to rebuild. But remember: Trust isn't rebuilt by promises. It's rebuilt by patterns.Pay attention to what your partner consistently does, not just what they say.And if the relationship is going to heal, both people have a role to play. Before You Go... Have you ever struggled to trust a partner after infidelity? What helped you rebuild trust — or realise that trust could no longer be rebuilt? Do You Have a Question? I'd love to hear from you. Send me a DM beginning with the words TALK ROOM, followed by your question. See you next Wednesday!

Gahanna Residents & Officials - Public Records & Police Misconduct

They Thought Losing Everything Would Make Me Stay Quiet. It Did the Opposite. In December of 2025, I was accused of a crime. I maintain that accusation was false. What followed wasn't just a legal battle. It was the loss of stability, opportunities, relationships, and years of my life. Anyone who has been through something similar understands that even when you fight back, the damage doesn't simply disappear. What bothered me most was realizing how easy it can be for powerful institutions to target people they believe nobody will listen to. Not celebrities. Not politicians. Not the well connected. Ordinary people. That is what really upset me the most, Instead of disappearing, I went to law school. I spend all my time studying public records, investigations, government accountability, intelligence analysis, and how information moves through institutions. I built databases. I mapped relationships. I created systems to organize public records and expose patterns that would otherwise stay buried. Eventually, all of that became something larger: an accountability desk. So powerful that Claude told me to “see a doctor” 😆 This isn't about revenge. It's about refusing to accept that the truth belongs only to those with the most power. What happened to me is not unique. Around the country, and around the world, people are falsely accused, ignored, steamrolled, or treated as if their rights don't matter. Many never recover. Many give up. Some are told to move on and be grateful they survived. I'm not moving on. I'm turning everything I learned into a platform for accountability. My next focus is Gahanna. If you have information, public records, experiences, tips, complaints, documents, or concerns involving public officials, public agencies, law enforcement, or local government, I'd like to hear from you. I'm not looking for rumors. I'm looking for facts. I'm looking for records. I'm looking for patterns. Most importantly, I'm looking for people who were told their voices didn't matter. Because that's exactly what they told people like me. And they were wrong. All tips welcome.

Psychologists & Therapists - Wintering Seasonal Wellbeing

I'm also writing a series of features for Breathe magazine and looking for experts... Do let me know if you're a psychologist / psychotherapist / researcher / academic and would like to comment. I'd simply email you a couple of questions to answer and use your commentary within one of the below. The editor is happy to post you a copy of the publication and feature, once the magazine is out. DM me for more or email [email redacted] Wintering: Why we experience winter so differently emotionally, and how we can work with rather than against the season. Seeking a psychologist, psychotherapist, environmental psychologist or researcher specialising in seasonal wellbeing, mood, light or circadian rhythms. (URGENT deadline: Tues 1st Sept.) Unfinished business: Why unresolved conversations, relationships and abandoned projects can continue to occupy our minds, and the different ways we can find closure. Seeking a Gestalt practitioner/researcher or psychologist specialising in rumination, closure, memory or unfinished business. Emotional load: The invisible expectations, responsibilities, roles and worries we carry, and how recognising what isn't ours to carry can help us let go. Seeking a psychologist/psychotherapist or researcher specialising in emotional labour, boundaries, family roles, therapeutic metaphor or narrative approaches. The psychology of pleasure: Using chocolate to explore pleasure, reward, satiation and mindful savouring, including what neuroscience really tells us about chocolate and mood. Seeking a nutritional psychologist, neuroscientist, sensory scientist, mindful-eating researcher or cocoa/chocolate researcher. ...thank you in advance!

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Congolese & African Diaspora - What People Should Understand About DRC

🇨🇩 CONGO RISING | EPISODE 1 More Than the Story You’ve Been Told When the Democratic Republic of the Congo enters the global conversation, the narrative is often predictable: Conflict. Poverty. Political instability. Critical minerals. Those realities matter. But they are not the complete story of a nation of more than 100 million people—and they certainly are not the complete story of its people. There is another Congo worth understanding. A Congo of entrepreneurs, educators, engineers, artists, business leaders, innovators, faith leaders, athletes, and young people imagining a different future. A country whose music and culture have influenced generations across Africa and around the world. A country whose natural resources occupy an increasingly important place in conversations about technology, energy, and the global economy. And a country connected to a worldwide diaspora with tremendous intellectual, professional, financial, and social capital. As someone with a personal connection to Congo, I believe we need more conversations that acknowledge the country’s challenges without allowing those challenges to define its identity. That is why I am launching a new series: 🇨🇩 CONGO RISING I will explore the Democratic Republic of the Congo through five lenses: CULTURE — the traditions, music, food, creativity, and stories that shape identity. LEADERSHIP — lessons from Congolese leaders, past and present. INNOVATION — entrepreneurs, technology, education, and emerging ideas. DIASPORA — how Congolese professionals around the world are contributing knowledge, relationships, investment, and leadership. DEVELOPMENT — practical conversations about institutions, education, infrastructure, human capital, investment, and sustainable progress. This will not be an attempt to romanticize Congo or overlook its very real challenges. It is an effort to broaden the lens. Development conversations become very different when we stop asking only: “What is wrong with Congo?” and begin asking: “What is already working, who is building it, and how can we help it scale?” That is a conversation I believe is worth having. A nation. A people. A future. Welcome to Congo Rising. I’d especially like to hear from members of the Congolese and African diaspora: What is one thing about the Democratic Republic of the Congo—its people, culture, economy, opportunities, or potential—that you wish more people understood? Your answer may help shape a future episode. #CongoRising #DRC #DemocraticRepublicOfCongo #AfricanDiaspora #EconomicDevelopment #Leadership #Innovation #Africa #DiasporaEngagement #SustainableDevelopment Dr. Omekongo Dibinga, CSP Janelle Dibinga Pata Dibinga Kabongo Dibinga Muadi B. Dibinga Janelle Dibinga Kendra Blackett-Dibinga Musau Dibinga ShaumbaYandje Dibinga

6. Remember When We Could Disagree Without Ending the Friendship? Psychologist Explains What's Changed Publication: Parade Sources needed: Psychologist (see notes below!) Notes: We don’t want the story to come across as shaming people for cutting off friends/family who have dehumanizing beliefs. We also want the story to have nuance and generally be nonjudgmental. Deadline to answer questions: Friday, Sept. 4, EOD Questions: Please share your name, credentials/bio and a link to your about/bio page. Why are political differences ending friendships more than ever? What is affective polarization, and how does it fit into this? What are the psychological and cultural shifts driving this rift? (Algorithmic ego chambers? Identity fusion? Decline of shared spaces? The moralization of political views? Something else?) Is it okay to end a friendship over political beliefs? Please provide a balanced perspective on boundaries How can people preserve relationships when they disagree? What are your recommendations for conflict resolution? [...] NOTE: For the requests below, please check in with me before answering or having your expert answer the questions. Thanks!

Survivors of Trauma & Addiction - Raw Unscripted Podcast Guest - Oct

One woman. One microphone. One idea. We need to have the conversations we are not talking about. That was it. Notes From the Edge started with a $50 microphone, a manuscript, and a desire for real human connection and raw talk. No elaborate studio. No massive production team. No carefully scripted conversations. Just a belief that there are people carrying stories we rarely make room for, and that maybe what they needed wasn’t another polished interview. Maybe they needed a place to be human. Today, Notes From the Edge is ranked globally in more than 25 countries and backed by Gamut Podcast Network part of Hubbard Radio, a team that welcomed me like family and understood exactly what I was trying to build. Because many of the people who sit across from me have been through some heavy shit. Trauma. Addiction. Illness. Loss. Incarceration. Reinvention. Mental health crises. Betrayal. Survival. And somehow, they came out the other side wanting to use what happened to them to help someone else. That deserves more than six predetermined questions and a countdown clock. My goal is simple: Give every guest an undeniable experience. Give them enough space to forget they’re being interviewed. Give them room to laugh, cry, swear, change direction, disappear down a rabbit hole, and say the thing they didn’t know they were going to say. No script. No performance. Just human beings talking to human beings. And apparently, people around the world were hungry for exactly that. From a $50 microphone to global rankings in more than 25 countries. I still believe the same thing I believed when I hit record the first time: We need to have the conversations we are not talking about. One woman. One microphone. One idea. And one hell of a lot of conversations still to have. We’re now booking guests for October. If you have a story, message, body of work, or methodology that could genuinely help someone else navigate life, healing, identity, recovery, relationships, leadership, or reinvention, I want to hear from you. You do not need a perfectly polished story. You do not need a performance. You need something real to say and a willingness to have the conversation. DM me if you believe you belong at the Edge. What did you perform in order to survive?

Gen Z People - Relationships Changed By Reta - Cosmo UK

Reta and relationships: I’m working on a piece for cosmo UK on Gen-Z people whose relationships have changed thanks to Reta - plz reach out if you feel like this is you xx

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Former Athletes - Transition Beyond Competition

Athlete Identity & Transition Athletes spend so much of their careers preparing for competition. They train, compete, grow, and pursue their goals. But there’s another part of the journey that deserves just as much conversation: What comes next? That question is at the heart of the Athlete Identity & Transition series I’m continuing to build. For many athletes, transitioning beyond competition can bring a mix of excitement, uncertainty, opportunity, and reflection. Sport may have been a major part of your routine, community, confidence, relationships, and identity. When that chapter changes, it can also be an opportunity to discover new parts of yourself and explore possibilities you may not have considered before. I want to help bring more of these stories to light. I want to hear from former athletes who have navigated that transition — whether you stayed in sports, moved into coaching or leadership, built a business, pursued education, entered media, changed industries, or took some time to figure out what was next. Not just the polished success stories. The real stories. The uncertainty. The unexpected opportunities. The lessons. The moments that shaped you. The things you learned about yourself along the way. Because somewhere, another athlete may be standing at the beginning of their own transition and wondering what life can look like beyond competition. Your experience could help them see what’s possible. If you’re a former athlete and would be open to sharing your journey, I’d love to connect https://lnkd.in/gPhZ6XMy And if you know a former athlete whose story beyond sport deserves to be heard, feel free to tag them or share this with them. #AthleteTransition #AthleteIdentity #LifeAfterSport #FormerAthlete #AthleteJourney #AfterJersey #StudentAthletes

Queer People - Navigating Body Image

Bodies are complex, and our relationships with them can change over time. We want to hear your stories about navigating body image as a queer person. Submit by November 1, 2026 💜 Link in bio. https://t.co/r96DtupeeV

Health, Wealth & Relationship Experts - Live Speaker Studio

I'm looking for experts to join our speaker studio. if you are or know an expert in these key areas, let's connect or share this with them Health and Wellness Wealth Relationships The next chapter will be live