A personal question to our community from Ingmar Rentzhog, Founder of We Don’t Have Time: The Bigger Question Behind the Aviation Debate Ingmar Rentzhog wearing the “Make Science Great Again” hat while speaking on the “Decarbonising Businesses” stage at Economist Sustainability Week in London on March 3. Climate solutions require open dialogue and a science based approach to replacing fossil fuels with better alternatives. Photo: The Economist. Last week, I shared a story about flying with my family after ten years of avoiding flights. It was a very personal and somewhat fragile story for me to share publicly. The discussion that followed reveals a deeper question facing the climate movement today: how do we accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels while still allowing people the freedom to travel, connect, and explore the world? For this trip, we chose a non-fossil alternative by purchasing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) that matched the flight’s full fossil fuel use. On We Don’t Have Time, the discussion has been constructive, thoughtful, and respectful. Many people have also written very encouraging messages, saying they appreciate that I dare to talk openly about solutions that already exist in aviation, even if they are not yet perfect. On social media, outside our platform, some reactions have been much harsher. There has been strong criticism, and in some cases, personal attacks directed not only at me, but also at my family. That kind of tone does not move the climate conversation forward. At We Don’t Have Time we believe in dialogue. Solving the climate crisis will require many perspectives, honest conversations, and the ability to respectfully disagree while still working toward the same goal. At the same time, the intensity of the reaction tells us something important. When discussions about real solutions create strong emotions, it often means we are touching on one of the defining questions of the transition. Most people who care about the climate agree on the destination. But we do not always agree on the best path to get there. Different people who care deeply about the climate often come to different conclusions about the best path forward. The transition away from fossil fuels is not a simple or black-and-white question. That is exactly why open dialogue matters. So instead of talking past each other, let us ask the question openly. What do you think is the best way forward? 1. Reduce first We should sharply reduce consumption and mobility across society, phase out fossil fuels as fast as possible, and accept major lifestyle changes and sacrifices in the short term. Only once fossil fuels are largely eliminated should we scale technologies that allow higher levels of consumption again. ­ Vote ­ 2. Technology first We should focus primarily on scaling clean technologies as fast as possible. Innovation and markets will replace fossil fuels without requiring major limits on people’s lifestyles. ­ Vote ­ 3. Both together We should phase out fossil fuels while at the same time embracing and scaling non fossil solutions, even if they are not perfect yet. Regulation and innovation should move in parallel. ­ Vote ­ Vote and share your reasoning in the comments. We will publish the results next week. The goal is not that everyone agrees on every step. The goal is that we move forward together toward the same destination: a prosperous and fossil free future where humanity has learned to live within the planetary boundaries. Thanks for being part of the We Don’t Have Time community. This Debate Didn’t Start Last Week Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has started producing SAF at its renewable products refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The refinery has been modified to enable Neste to produce up to 500,000 tons of SAF per annum. As a result, Neste’s global SAF production capability has increased to 1.5 million tons (around 1.875 billion liters) per annum. Six months ago I wrote an op-ed in Sweden responding to a column celebrating record levels of air travel in Europe. My argument then was simple: the problem is not that people want to travel. The problem is that we still travel on fossil fuels. We don’t need to stop travelling. We need to stop travelling on oil. That requires phasing out fossil fuel subsidies while scaling fossil-free alternatives such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel, e-fuels, and electric aviation. You can read the English version of that article here: “Should We Really Celebrate Aviation’s Fossil Record?” Looking back, the debate we are having today is really about the same question: How do we replace fossil fuels fast enough while maintaining the freedom to travel and connect with the world? ­ Read the op-ed ­ ­ Join the campaign #MoveTheTravel ­ Energy Security Is Incompatible with Fossil Fuels Israeli fighter jets on their way to attack Iran in mid-June 2025. Photo credit: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit/Wikimedia Commons The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has unleashed chaos on the global energy market. Historically, such shocks have triggered a rush to stockpile fossil fuels and backsliding down the energy ladder. On a longer timescale, however, they have pushed world leaders toward greater investment in energy independence. This latest crisis comes at a unique time for climate diplomacy:  André Corrêa do Lago, following up on commitments made during COP30, has just called for stakeholder contributions to the much anticipated roadmap for a transition away from fossil fuels. It is expected that these contributions will feed directly into the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, to be held in Colombia this April. We’ve seen many energy shocks before but this time a diplomatic infrastructure exists that could guide the world to the only long-term solution to the never-ending energy crises: leaving fossil fuels for good. Click below to read our full analysis. ­ The Last Energy Crisis ­ ­ COP30 Presidency Consultations on Roadmaps ­ ­ First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels ­ Centering Women’s Voices to  End the Fossil Fuel Era Speakers at the WECAN Press Conference “Indigenous Women from the Amazon: Calls for Urgent Action on the Path to COP30” held at COP29 in Baku, 2024.  Photo Credit: Katherine Quaid / WECAN International As the world lurches toward a reckoning with fossil fuels, the question of who shapes that transition will determine how just it proves to be. With that in mind this International Women’s Day, we are thrilled to be part of a vital convening of women’s climate leadership. On March 31, the Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout will bring together over 20 global leaders, including former Irish President Mary Robinson, Indigenous Brazilian congresswoman Célia Xakriabá, and youth climate leader Mitzi Jonelle Tan, in a free virtual gathering to build momentum ahead of the Colombia conference. With real-time interpretation in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, it’s a truly global conversation open to all. The need for women’s leadership at this moment couldn’t be clearer. The UN estimates that by 2050, climate change could push 158 million more women and girls into poverty. Historically, multilateral negotiations have underrepresented the communities bearing the greatest costs of fossil fuel dependence. And research consistently shows that climate policies shaped by those most affected produce stronger, more durable outcomes. Women aren’t waiting to be invited into this conversation. They’re organizing it. ­ Learn more about the Women’s Momentum Assembly ­ ­ Register to attend for free ­

­ Some highlights from last week:    Why 99% of glass eels are gone and how we can save them When the far-right governs, climate risk rises – 2026 French Municipal Elections  Sodium ion batteries: Right facts, wrong conclusion!   Greece approves Prinos CO2 storage project  EU codifies 90% decarbonization goal Scotland legalises water cremation   Portugal fined £8.7 million for failing to protect biodiversity Blackwater lakes in the Congo Basin are emitting ancient stored carbon Take a deep breath Events & Broadcasts    Mar 10–12: The Launch of the Nature for Life Hub Learning Journeys  Mar 11–25: Klimatsoffan – election interviews with all Swedish parties  Mar 31: Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout

­ Follow us ­ ­ © 2026 We Don’t Have Time, PO Box 141, SE-118 72, Stockholm, Sweden www.wedonthavetime.org info@wedonthavetime.org ­ We Don’t Have Time is the world’s largest media platform for climate action—with a mission to democratize knowledge about climate solutions and inspire and mobilize global action toward a prosperous, fossil-free future. Boasting a community of 100,000+ climate professionals and influencers in 180 countries, and partnerships with 350+ companies, government- and civil society organizations, We Don’t Have Time reaches 200 million people each month on social media. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with offices in Washington, D.C., and Nairobi, Kenya. ­ This email was sent to paul.sladkus1@gmail.com. Read our integrity policy.

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In a conversation as uplifting as his music, Randy Edelman graced the microphone of the Good News Podcast hosted by the brilliant Paul  Sladkus — delivering an episode that feels like a breath of fresh inspiration.

Recorded with warmth, wit, and heartfelt insight, Randy shared stories from his remarkable career as a composer — from writing unforgettable themes for beloved films to the deeper personal reflections that shape his art. With each answer, he radiated the same generosity and joy that have made his music resonate across generations.

Paul guided the dialogue with thoughtful curiosity, creating space for Randy to open up about the power of creativity, the bridges between emotion and melody, and the moments that define a life in music. The conversation was candid yet poetic, inviting listeners into a rare glimpse of the man behind the scores.

Listeners will find themselves smiling, nodding, and ultimately walking away with something rare: true Good News — a reminder of how beauty, perseverance, and heartfelt expression can uplift the world.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Randy’s genius for the first time, this episode is an inspiring journey — one that echoes long after the final note.

Tune in, turn up the volume, and let the good news play on.

Watch Randy Edelman on the Good News Podcast with Paul Sladkus here:

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OMMM is dedicated to raising consciousness — through energy, awareness, and meaningful experiences. Our mission has no boundaries. If it elevates consciousness, we’re interested. If it deepens connection — within or among us — we’re involved.

We create and curate immersive experiences designed to inspire, awaken, and empower. From transformational events to retreats, 1:1 sessions, profound content, and community initiatives, everything we offer is focused on supporting personal growth, expanding awareness, and fostering deep alignment.

We believe in co-creation — working with aligned individuals and organizations to bring conscious ideas to life. Whether through partnerships, programs, or platforms, we are committed to building a global community of purpose-driven people.

At the core of this movement is our network of OMMMbassadors — leaders and creators who are truly living their purpose and helping others do the same. They are the pulse of OMMM, embodying our values and helping extend our impact worldwide.

From content to connection, experiences to innovation, OMMM is a platform for anything and everything that raises consciousness.

Welcome to OMMM — where the journey inward and to oneness begins.

Join us as we begin on of the most important Peace and Mother Earth Concert in the World. For 23 years, Good News Corporation,  501 C3 has created this FREE LIVE CLEAN ENERGY 7 HOUR EVENT to strengthen the message of the International Day of Peace,  as declared by all countries of the UN.

Here is the list of performers and speakers in our OMMM.

Segment 0 – Before Broadcast

Start	Speaker/Artist	What
11:00 AM	Master Sha Teacher	Breathing Meditation with Master Sha’s Calligraphy w/ Francisco Quintero

Segment 1 – Opening

Start	Speaker/Artist	What
11:30 AM	Michael Douglas Video	Live stream starts
11:31 AM	Paul Sladkus	Opening
11:33 AM	FOWPAL Bell Ceremony	Dr Hong speaks and rings the FOWPAL
11:47 AM	UN Special Embassy and Department of Transportation	Talk about Special Envoy of UN Road and show video
11:52 AM	Church of Assumption – Video	Virtual performance of Handel’s Messiah Hallelujah
11:58 AM	Global Peace Minute	Dot Maver speaks from Global Peace Minute

Segment 2 – OMMM

Start	Speaker/Artist	What
12:00 PM	Ringo Starr Video	Ringo Starr honoring the Moment/Meditative Minute of Silence
12:01 PM	Yogini Jaima – Host	Intro to Peace Starts Within, Intro to OMMM, chant
12:05 PM	Yogmata Keiko Aikawa	Intro Video followed by her opening remarks and meditation
12:18 PM	Reachel Singh	Performance of “Om Bhur Bhuva Svaha” – “Warrior” – “Kintsugi”
12:34 PM	Evin Schwartz w/ Divya Alter, Yogi Cam, Eric Kussin	Sharing from OMMMbassadors, announcement of co-created conscious content on Belouga platform
12:51 PM	Mia Narciso-Krutz and friends	Performance of “Stay Awhile”
1:00 PM	Jane Goodall – video	Peace remarks
1:11 PM	Tenzin Seldon w/ Yogi Cam	Sharing about investing in high-growth climate technologies
1:21 PM	Laura Carisa Gardia w/Stefania Passamonte	Performance of “A Passage of Time and Vision” from COPera
1:28 PM	Caz Coronel	Performance of “Sunapse”
1:38 PM	UNDP – Anna Medri and Leonardo Cerda	Panelcharla Video and sharing about rights against illegal mining in Ecuador
1:48 PM	Eden Energy – Jonathan Appel, Joyous Heart, and Gözde Appel w/ Jarvis Smith	Interview with Eden Energy
1:58 PM	Rebecca Irby – Video	Video intro to Pause for Peace
2:01 PM	Antonique Smith	Performance: “Imagine” and “Here Comes the Sun” and Intro to SUN-Day
2:12 PM	Dr. Scilla Elworthy – Video	Peace remarks
2:18 PM	Sister Jenna	Conversation on inner peace and its role in global peace
2:26 PM	Sister Jenna with Dust of Soul	Closing Meditation with Performance of “Om Shanti”
2:30 PM	NY Climate Week – Adam Lake	NY Climate Week sharing, hand over to AY

Segment 3 – AY Young

 

 

Start	Speaker/Artist	What
2:32 PM	Intro Video	AY Intro Video
2:33 PM	AY Performs	AY performs and joined by Andrew James and Mim Nicole

Segment 4 – Pause the World For Peace/Good News Broadcasting

 

 

Start	Speaker/Artist	What
3:20 PM	Reverand Paul Sladkus	Intro
3:21 PM	Giorgia Fumanti	Performs “Hallelujah” and “You Raise Me Up”
3:31 PM	World Madam Singers and Anni Huang	World Madam Singers Perform and Anni Huang speaks
3:40 PM	Wood Stock Forever, One World, and Pal McCartney  – video	Segment from Wood Stock Forever movie, One World Video and Baby You Can Drive My Car video
3:47 PM	Douglas Quarteze and Eric Stoller	Eric Stoller speaking, Douglas Performance – Man on a Mission/Land Air and Sea Mesh
3:52 PM	Jonathan Gross	Performance – ”Byzantine”
3:58 PM	Irene Michaels	Performance – “Feeling Free”
4:03 PM	Tirlok Malik	Peace laughing comedian
4:06 PM	AJ Raggs	Performance – “My Kinda People”
4:11 PM	Prince Parker	Performance – “Star Spangled Banner” (Jimi Hendrix rendition)
4:18 PM	Flag Ceremony, the NYC Share Dance School Students perform in the Peace Circle, Katya Grineva plays piano, followed everyone in Peace Circle singing Imagine to Shakira video	During the Flag Ceremony, the NYC Share Dance School Students perform in the Peace Circle area, Katya Grineva plays the piano, followed by Human Peace Sign and Shakira Video plays at the same time, and people sing to it
4:34 PM	Stevie Wonder video followed by Jane Goodall Video	Videos of Stevie Wonder and Jane Goodall
4:35 PM	NY Climate Week + Adam Lake, Jarvis Smith, Reverand Paul Sladkus, AY Young	NY Climate Week Kick-Off
4:37 PM	Closing w/ Annie video	Paul’s closing remarks, Annie video

Michael Douglas  to FOWPAL, TO UN SPECIAL ENVOY FOR ROAD SAFETY & NYC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,  to Church of Assumption from Nashville, to the Global Minute,  the Ringo Starr requesting a Minute of Silence for Peace. Next up OMMM.

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Matt Abrahams, ’91, lecturer in organizational behavior, Graduate School of Business

#mattabrahams #talkfaster #talksmarter #relationships

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The layoff wave is still going strong. U.S.-based employers announced a staggering 257,616 job cuts in the first quarter of 2024, marking a notable uptick in workforce reductions compared to the same period last year.

Whether someone has lost their job in a round of layoffs, was fired ,can’t find a job, or is going through a personal painful experience, it can lead to a range of emotions from desperation, anxiety, sadness, and even anger.

No matter what setbacks someone faces, it becomes crucial to begin a plan for personal development, which can help you understand your values and strengths while also helping you align your realistic goals and emerge from whatever dark hole you may feel you are in.

Healer and teacher Tabitha Stitt had her own personal painful journey that led her to a desire to help others. When she was young she witnessed her mom’s struggles with addiction. It taught her how to recognize the pain and emerge from it stronger.

Tabita now guides people through her intuitive gifts & introspective approach – connecting with the energy around her in order to help others recognize their own personal power to transform their lives, identify their strengths and weaknesses and targets self-confidence and mindset. (She’s a licensed teacher/and healer)

Tabitha is available to talk about:
·         How she followed her passion to find her own unique path
to success and fulfillment
·         The way she helps others achieve their personal goals
·         How she helps people empower each other & create space
for healing conversations
Anxious to hear if you agree Tabitha is a good fit for your show, so we can schedule her for an interview at your convenience.

TABITHA STITT, THE SELF-HELP PSYCHIC: TABITHASTITT.COM

PODCAST: TABITHASTITT.COM/PODCAST

– APPLE: HTTPS://PODCASTS.APPLE.COM/US/PODCAST/THE-SELF-HELP-PSYCHIC/ID1638764914

– SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KqygJ7zNswVKBBjirlSAe
FREE RESOURCES: TABITHASTITT.COM/RESOURCES
COURSES AND MEMBERSHIPS: TABITHASTITT.COM/MEMBERSHIPS
PSYCHIC READINGS: TABITHASTITT.COM/BOOK-NOW
SPEAKING: TABITHASTITT.COM/SPEAKING
INSTAGRAM: WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/TABITHASTITT
YOUTUBE: WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/@TABITHASTITT
GET IN TOUCH: TABITHA@TABITHASTITT.COM

TABITHA STITT, THE SELF-HELP PSYCHIC: TABITHASTITT.COM

PODCAST: TABITHASTITT.COM/PODCAST

– APPLE: HTTPS://PODCASTS.APPLE.COM/US/PODCAST/THE-SELF-HELP-PSYCHIC/ID1638764914

– SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KqygJ7zNswVKBBjirlSAe
FREE RESOURCES: TABITHASTITT.COM/RESOURCES
COURSES AND MEMBERSHIPS: TABITHASTITT.COM/MEMBERSHIPS
PSYCHIC READINGS: TABITHASTITT.COM/BOOK-NOW
SPEAKING: TABITHASTITT.COM/SPEAKING
INSTAGRAM: WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/TABITHASTITT
YOUTUBE: WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/@TABITHASTITT
GET IN TOUCH: TABITHA@TABITHASTITT.COM

#tabithastitt #personaldevelopment

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An EcoSpiritual event featuring a week of hands-on education, workshops, music, arts, ceremony, community round-tables, online broadcasts, and personal interaction.

Earthstock Global Foundation (www.EarthstockGlobal.net) announces the upcoming global summit for full-spectrum solutions in the areas of spirituality, arts, health, agriculture, ecology, technology, self-sustainability, economics, media, and more.

This event offers a showcase of the projects, platforms, and strategic alliances that exist and is being established through an emerging network called “Regeneration Global”. This network consists of curriculums, consultants, contractors, and land-based projects.

“We are inspired and honored to share decades of work, bringing together innovators, solutionaries, and visionaries to address the most pressing issues of our time,” says Michael DiMartino, Director / Founder at Earthstock Global.

This news comes in the wake of many recent initiatives and accomplishments of the Foundation including:

•⁠  ⁠Regenerative Media Educational Platform
•⁠  ⁠Build Back Green Initiative 
•⁠  ⁠Transition to Sustainability Project

To learn more about the Earthstock Summit, click here www.EarthstockSummit.com

Earthstock Global is dedicated to showcasing the people, projects, and solutions to help move humanity and our relationship with the natural world forward. It’s time to take Stock, People, for the planet and the future!

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http://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2023/04/07/earth-water-day-presenter-benefits/

The most important Mother Earth Healer is YOU & ME…we are promoting a focus on PSR, Personal Social Responsibility/Respect.  People run the world, along with our animal and plant kingdoms and our Good News Model is: All we are is what we are with each other.

So when a person lives the mantra that has been around since 1976 when US Congress passed the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to increase recycling and conservation efforts as waste became a bigger problem. It is estimated that the slogan “REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE” was born at this time. ~Lets Live It!!

PRESENTER BENEFITS: Good News Corporation, a 501 C 3 nonprofit, has created an opportunity for Corporations, Foundations, Philanthropists, who care about sustainability/climate change and are doing ESG, CSR outreach, Our opportunity gives them worldwide exposure to SHINE, by being in our Times Square Major Earth & Water Day TV/Podcast Broadcast to millions worldwide on April 22, 2023. They can share appropriate ads and can be part of the broadcast on our stage to show what they are doing, show videos, commercials and more. Above was a link to the benefits a Corporation, Foundation, Philanthropist will receive and we are open for discussion. Our Earth Day opportunity is no different than a Network TV show, we are Network TV Veterans, except we can build a major segment into the show for a funder who participates, as their Good News is our Good News for Mother Earth. We are all in this together. For participation contact: Paul Sladkus, 917 687 1790. 

Pause the World for Peace, 2023 Events for Mother Earth…

Earth & Water Day Times Square LIVE 5 Hour Broadcast Concert,

April 22, 2023 11:00AM – 4PM EST.

JOIN US – MOTHER EARTH IS CALLING

New York, NY – For Immediate Release. April 7, 2023

WHAT & WHERE:      Earth & Water Day, April 22, 2023 LIVE IN TIMES SQUARE at 11am – 4pm est. for a LIVE 5 Hour Broadcast, also on www.facebook.com/UNIFY our broadcaster who has 130 Million Reach for Facebook Followers and received 2 Billion Hits in 2017 for Peace Day and www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast with 165,000 Views last month, also in China with Weiwei Gao 200 Million Audience and around the world. Human Peace Sign, Entertainment & More…  

PRESS CONFERENCE HELD ON: World Water Day, March 22 Virtual Press Conference included many of the talent and corporations that will be part of Earth Day in Times Square. The Earth & Water Day Talent Schedule will be shared shortly. To watch the 2 hour 49 minute Press Conference & 5 Minute Sizzle Reel go to:  http://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2023/04/04/world-water-day-march-22-2023/ 

Why: MOTHER EARTH IS CALLING. Only 1% of all our water on Earth is fresh. Tornados, earthquakes, flooding, sea level rising, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) causes 1.4 Million people to die and 74 million lives shorted, 1 in 4 people/2 billion lack safe drinking water, 3.6 billion lack safe sanitation, 44 % households wastewater is not safe (UN/WHO). Our broadcast talent and speakers share their up-beat, life-affirming work… in essence, The Good News is what that they are doing to help Mother Earth Heal. Virtually Peace Messengers, i.e. Dr. Jane Goodall, Leonardo DiCaprio, Stevie Wonder, Shakira share messages for us to do better and we will. 

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. 

WHO: Good News Corporation, GNC, a nonprofit, 501 C 3, est. 2002 has been creating International Peace Day Events since 2002. They continue to support MOTHER EARTH & PEACE, with a mission to create life affirming, thought provoking, Good News, Entertainment and Events and share them with the world. Our website is www.pausetheworldforpeace.org

Later this year: The UN International Day of Peace, September 21, 2023 in Times Square 11AM-4PM est. and around the world. GNC has be strengthening this Peace message since 2002 in Central Park and Times Square. A 9 11 Times Square Event is being planned. Ringo Starr Virtually will request a Moment of Silence for Peace at all events, 193 Countries of the UN who agreed to support the day, which asks for a MOMENT OF SILENCE, CEASE FIRE, ACTS OF KINDNESS/PEACE. 

FOR INFORMATION: Contact paul.sladkus@goodnewsbroadcast.com and or call 212 647 1212. 

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The HBO Original four-part docuseries BRANSON, directed by Chris Smith (HBO’s “100 Foot Wave”), debuts THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes will debut at the same time on subsequent Thursdays.

Synopsis: Sixteen days before Richard Branson is scheduled to make a potentially historic flight as the first passenger to reach space in his own spacecraft in July 2021, the billionaire entrepreneur sits down for a conversation with acclaimed filmmaker Chris Smith, in light of the risk that lies ahead. Smith ultimately takes us on an expansive and intimate 70-year journey, from Branson’s upbringing as the son of a spirited, tough-love mother in Britain, to his pursuits of extreme, personal daredevilry that serve both to grow his businesses’ brands and feed his insatiable, lifelong thirst for high-stakes adventure. With added insight from family members, business associates, and journalists, and illustrated by decades of archival and home video footage, BRANSON reveals the ups and downs of a man driven by risk taking in both his business and personal life, reflecting on the costs and rewards of his lifelong, relentless optimism and boundary-pushing.

After dropping out of school where he struggled with dyslexia, Branson began his entrepreneurial career as a 15-year-old publisher of a student magazine and went on to become a millionaire by the age of 22 with the booming success of Virgin Records. His launch of the airline Virgin Atlantic soon followed, along with a myriad of other Virgin branded businesses with varying levels of success, culminating in the launch of Virgin Galactic, his commercial spaceflight company in 2004. His record-breaking, transoceanic boat and balloon challenges, and now his crusade to bring customers to space, have all been positioned by Branson with the Virgin brand front and center. Branson remains a complex figure, committed to both philanthropic initiatives and his own bottom line.

Participants: Alongside exclusive interviews with Branson himself, the series features his colleagues and employees, as well as insights from both business journalists and industry experts. Also included are intimate interviews with his family, including revealing excerpts from conversations with Joan, his wife of 33 years, his sisters, his daughter Holly and son Sam, and an extensive personal archive of his late mother Eve, whose lively presence in Branson’s life continues to loom large.

Episode Descriptions
Episode 1:“Words and Music”
Debut date: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)
The series premiere explores Branson’s early years and the influence of his iconoclastic mother. As a dyslexic teenager, he leaves school at age 15 to create a magazine called Student, leading to a mail-order record business and eventually Virgin Records and Virgin megastores.

Episode 2: ”Atlantic“
Debut date: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)
The episode tracks the launch of Virgin Atlantic and Branson’s efforts to attract media attention to his brand, including an attempt to break the trans-Atlantic speed record in a boat, and his death-defying balloon adventure across the Atlantic in 1986.

Episode 3: “Fight or Flight”
Debut date: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)
The episode chronicles Virgin Atlantic’s battle with British Airways, ending in a libel suit win for Branson. From outsider to wealthy capitalist, Branson continues to push for world records and promotional attention for his company, setting off on a nail-biting Pacific Ocean balloon voyage. He announces plans to develop a spaceflight company to take commercial passengers into space, beginning a decade long pursuit.

Episode 4: “Space”
Debut date: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 (10:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)
The series finale tracks the arduous history of Virgin Galactic, from conception to test flights, and the controversial bid from Virgin Atlantic to obtain government support for the airline during the Covid-19 pandemic. As the first passenger flight of Virgin Galactic approaches, Branson defends the benefits of privately funded space exploration and the paradoxes around Virgin’s eco-messaging. Set for July 11, 2021, the launch day follows 17 years of research, testing, accidents, and setbacks, culminating in a successful flight in which Branson realizes his ultimate dream.

Credits: HBO Documentary Films presents BRANSON. Directed by Chris Smith; executive produced by Kate Noble. For HBO: executive producers Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller, senior producer Tina Nguyen.

#branson #hbo #words&music #richardbranson #atlantic #fight&flight #space #chrissmith #risk #family #businesslife #personallife #virgin #nancyabraham #lisaheller #tinanguyen #eve #joan #holly #sam

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Sunday May 22, 2022 Your invitation to New York’s “The Inevitable Release Party” featuring the Katelyn Richards Band at ‘Heaven Can Wait’ formally East Berlin -169 Avenue A New York, NY -Doors 6:30pm -VIP Admission $15.00 Advanced tickets on sale here: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/katelyn-richards-kelley-swindall-lucy-heaven-can-wait-tickets/11962295?pl=CIB

Katelyn’s Promotional Video:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JYRfzlG_pIFn5ZXVlced7nyRqGK-jPF8/view

Celebrate with us the record release of Katelyn Richards latest 9 song album to be available on all major streaming platforms. Produced by Matt Chiaravalle. Also performances by Kelley Swindall, Lucy and the Goosettes , Chromoplast, Growing up in Boston and inspired by Alanis Morrissette and Jenny Lewis, Katelyn Richards embraces life experiences and personal struggles to write songs with meaning and easily relatable feelings.

#katelynrichards #earthday #everyday #timessquare #inevitable #heavencanwait #169avenuea #kelleyswindall #lucyandthegoosettes #boston #ny #newyork #alanismorrisette #jennylewis #embraceslife #personalstruggles #feelings

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What is Peace?

Listen to “Moneyfulness®: Learning to Live with Money by Michael Keet” on Spreaker.

Moneyfulness® is a unique combination of financial grounded insights intended to address the heart of money stress: how audiences think about money! www.moneyfulness.com
72% (Yes you read that right) of all Americans experience stress about their finances! Here’s the thing, that money stress people have is a product of their convictions and behavior.

In the concept of mindfulness, there is no mention of stress reduction about money problems. People can find all kinds of stress relievers regarding depression, burn-out, anxiety, etc.
For the first time, Michael Keet presents Moneyfulness® a unique concept that fills this gap in the overall concept of mindfulness.
Michael presents the idea that people’s mindset about money and the practical “how-to” belong together.
The audience gets walked through the seven aiding factors of mindfulness as they apply to money along with the practical steps for how to actually manage money.

For those who are ready to end their money stress, Moneyfulness® shows them how to never look at money the same again, for the much, much better.
In an interview Michael Keet will speak on:
• His incredible school of hard knocks experiences that have led to the creation of a grounded system for financial success.
• How Moneyfulness® can be used by everyday folks as well as entrepreneurs, and how this can scale at home and within their business
• How the value you place on people, possessions, and work ethics will directly relate to your cash flow.
• The hidden relationship between personal and business finance; the skeleton key to money success.
• How the experience of 25 years in the finance industry combines with the principles of mindfulness to create Moneyfulness®
• Much more…
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing (April 7, 2020)
• Language:: English
• Paperback: 220 pages
• ISBN-10: 1642796166
• ISBN-13: 978-1642796162

About the Author
Michael Keet was a high school drop-out, and at the age of 21 was labeled as “underprivileged” with no relevant education or work experience. He now has his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance and, within nine years, Michael went from “underprivileged” to finance director at the age of 30 before becoming an entrepreneur and developing online accounting software to help small business owners. He is also a certified mindfulness coach and has been published in and interviewed by the Dutch Financial Times, along with other local newspapers. Michael currently resides in Noord Brabant, The Netherlands. Connect with Michael @ www.moneyfulness.com and on his Social Media: IG | FaceBook | Linkedin

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