Power. It’s a word that divides opinion. Is it something to aspire to, or does it make you feel uncomfortable? In this episode of Sticky From The Inside, we’re diving headfirst into the fascinating and often misunderstood topic of power. My guest, Jennifer Gardner, a Los Angeles-based trial lawyer, persuasive communications expert, and educator, unpacks the dynamics of influence, emotional intelligence, and the cultural biases that shape our perception of power. We explore questions like: What does it take to harness your authentic power? How can leaders balance influence with empathy? And why do societal biases make power feel like a double-edged sword—especially for women? Jennifer brings her wealth of courtroom experience to show how empathy and emotional intelligence can redefine how we lead, inspire, and connect. Whether you’re a leader trying to navigate through complex challenges or someone looking to amplify your presence, this episode is packed with insights to help you embrace your power and use it for good. So, if you’re ready to rethink what power means, join us for a conversation that might change how you you use yours. ----more---- Key Takeaways Why power is influence, not dominance Emotional intelligence is a Leadership Superpower How and why cultural biases create power challenges Why effective influence starts with authenticity Why power is not a dirty word ----more---- Key Moments The key moments in this episode are: 00:01:10 - Introduction to Power and Influence 00:04:12 - Jennifer’s Background and Early Awareness of Power 00:07:45 - Discovering Influence Through Storytelling 00:13:27 - The Gender Power Divide 00:16:13 - Societal Conditioning Around Power 00:21:57 - Leadership Biases and Political Parallels 00:28:04 - Overcoming Bias and Embracing Influence 00:34:34 - Mastering Emotional Intelligence 00:43:26 - Sticky Notes: Three Keys to Power and Influence ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Listen to the Podcast on YouTube here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Follow the Podcast on Facebook here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Jennifer B Gardner on Linkedin here Access Jennifer's website here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript Get the full transcript of the episode here

Join us as we explore the world of tomatoes in Persian cuisine! From fresh salads to soups and stews, tomatoes are a staple ingredient in many delicious dishes. Discover the different forms tomatoes come in - fresh, stewed, sauce, and paste - and how they play a vital role in Persian cuisine. We'll be chatting about salad Shirazi, a refreshing Persian salad that's like a Persian salsa fresca. Plus, don't miss our discussion on grilling tomatoes - skewered and whole - on the barbecue or stovetop. And also our favorite layered rice dishes and khoreshes with tomato as one of the key ingredients.    In the second part of the episode, we share our favorite cooking shortcuts and efficiency tips in the “Ask the Beats” segment. Learn how to save time with prepped ingredients like ground walnuts and cooked beets, as well as using ready-made Jarred khoresh. We also discuss the convenience of canned beans and a rice cooker to speed up the cooking process. Listen in to learn more about these time-saving hacks and how they can help you create delicious Persian dishes with ease. Take our listener survey! It’s quick and a great opportunity for you to let us know how we’re doing and what you’d like to hear in the future. Here is the link: LISTENER SURVEY! All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes   Sign up for the email newsletter here!   Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and share this episode with a friend.   Podcast production by Alvarez Audio

On this week's episode of The A Show; Meelz & Justin answer some new talk about:-Andrade's debut in AEW/Creative Control rumor-The upcoming WWE Draft-The silly Shayna Baszler angle that ended RAW-Family Business between Roman/Usos and The Mysterios-Aleister Black's war with dirtsheets-Thoughts on Bianca/Bayley's storyline

On this week's episode of The A Show, Patreon Hall of Fame Member SinVidious joins the show to talk shop. Topics this week include:-Drake Wuertz and Adnan Virk released-Potential new NXT call ups coming-WWE returning to the road-The return of Aleister Black on Smackdown-A VERY match heavy RAW featuring Riddle v Xavier Woods and Charlotte v AsukaAnd more!

On this week's episode of The A Show -- Meelz and Justin call it in the ring as they give their unfiltered thoughts on the Mickie James trash bag debacle, and Dave Meltzer's comments on Charlotte, and more. On the show reviews, they talk about the return of Aleister Black, Cesaro's limited mic time, and the reimagining of Mace & T-Bar, and the new friendship between Riddle and Randy Orton.

The Rewriters recap a loaded Wrestlemania week, another season of wishing wrestlers well in their future endeavors, and speculate on the futures of Aleister Black and Charlotte Flair. The main event is focused on Shinsuke Nakamura’s Wrestlemania 34 loss and heel turn, who we could’ve defended the title against, and who it would have made sense to lose to.

On this episode of The A Show, Justin & Meelz discuss the release of Zelina Vega—what it means for the unionization of wrestlers going forward and if (and how) they can make it happen. They also talk about Aleister Black's NXT request, and preview a huge Survivor Series card featuring Roman Reigns v Drew McIntyre. 

Meelz & Justin are joined by Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp in a packed episode of The A Show. They talk about WWE's revisionist history with their Ruthless Aggression documentary, NXT Takeover: Portland, Sean & Meelz have a zen moment over how terrible Smackdown is, and they attempt to predict where Aleister Black fits into the Wrestlemania picture. In this week's Mania Moment -- the hosts talk about the very first Money In The Bank; and its legacy.