The Karen Kenney Show

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Making Things Happen Sep 26, 2019

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There’s a saying that there are three kinds of people in life: 1) Those who make things happen. 2) Those who watch things happen. 3) Those who wonder, “What’s happening?” HA! So the question is - Are you someone that takes action in life? Or do you find yourself more often in the position of the bystander?

In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we talk about what it means to ponder life's circumstances and happenings without being so paralyzed that we never move forward. Join us as we learn to let go of all the overthinking and step into our co-creative power with the Divine to become people of action.

What you will learn on this episode:

Do You Fall Into One Of These Categories? (2:34)
Do I Want To Be The Kind Of Person That Makes Things Happen? (7:24)
The Bystander Effect (10:15)
Social Cues (12:15)
What The F*ck Is Happening Right Now? (15:18)
Beginner's Mind (16:42)
Create The Capacity To Receive (19:37)
Why We Don’t Take Action (21:54)
Overthinking (23:44)
We Do Want To Ponder (26:53)

Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring.

She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001.

KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit.

KK is the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast and The Sunday Spiritual with Karen Kenney.

She’s currently at work on her memoir.

You can learn more and connect with Karen at:

WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/

THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual

KK FREEBIE: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie

FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive

Thanks for listening!

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A Conversation with World-Renowned Business Coach Bill Baren Sep 19, 2019

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In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re diving deep with one of my beloved mentors & friends, the one-and-only Bill Baren - Chief Executive Officer of The Big Shift LLC & Chief Product Officer of Empowered Education.

Known as the “Business Oracle”, Bill is a world-renowned business coach, educator, and a serial entrepreneur. He’s started and grown four different multi-million dollar companies & has mentored hundreds of 7-figure CEOs.
Trust me you guys, he’s a wicked smarty-pants when it comes to all things business & helping mission-driven coaches step into their true genius and make their impact known in the world.

I love this conversation because we had a blast talking about everything from - being an entrepreneur, tough love, spiritual development, intuition, playing poker and "being the walking embodiment of your work".
I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation with my wise, successful & funny friend as much as I loved having it! If some part of this resonates with you, please let us know and share it with someone you love!

What you will learn on this episode:

Connecting with Bill Baren (3:41)

Entrepreneurs are Their Own Breed (6:35)

Making Money Pumping Gas (10:49)

Stanford Acceptance (15:22)

Starting a Magazine (16:59)

Held Back by Fear (20:20)

On the Same Side (23:08)

Letting Go of Expectation (24:08)

I Love People Enough to Tell the Truth (36:40)

Tough Love (39:22)

The Business Oracle (41:17)

Standing in the Line of Fire (43:19)

Give Away Everything I Own (54:28)

Lowly Assistant (1:02:27)

Steady and Calm Vibe (1:22:32)

Instagram (1:24:57)

Bill Baren is the Chief Executive Officer of The Big Shift LLC and the Chief Product Officer of Empowered Education. Bill is a world-renowned business coach, educator, and a serial entrepreneur. He has started and grown four different multi-million dollar businesses and has mentored hundreds of 7-figure CEOs.

Over 50,000 people from 22 countries have participated in Bill’s online and live trainings. He has a particular passion for helping mission-driven coaches step into their true genius and make their impact known in the world.

Bill holds a Bachelor of Science in values in technology with an emphasis on computer science and a Bachelor of Arts in Russian literature from Stanford University.

He’s a huge sports fan (Go Warriors and Stanford Football!) and loves hosting dinner parties with his wife, Gia. In his past lives, he’s participated in the World Series of Poker, has produced hit songs, and has DJ’d in five different countries in front of packed crowds.

BILL BAREN SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

INSTAGRAM:

https://www.instagram.com/billbaren/

Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring.

KK is the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast and The Sunday Spiritual with Karen Kenney.

She’s currently at work on her memoir.

You can learn more and connect with Karen at:

WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/

THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual

KK FREEBIE: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie

FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive

Thanks for listening!

If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it.

The Power of Retreat Sep 12, 2019

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In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the skill of knowing when to “back down” and the healthy importance & power that comes with the ability to Retreat.
A lot of us tend to look at retreating as a sign of weakness - but I’ve lived long enough now to tell you that sometimes, it’s actually the extreme opposite. Having the wisdom and insight to know why & when to retreat (when it’s necessary) is part of our strength and gives us the ability to let go of shit that’s been holding us up & weighing us down and to build ourselves back up by backing the feck’ up and slowing down. Ha!
Join me on retreat and learning how to let go and live in the Fearless Flow and take some time to reset and transform. I’d love to have you with us. xo

What you will learn on this episode:

Definition of Retreat (3:20)
Going on Retreat (6:09)
Slowing Down (15:11)
Fearless Flow (18:27)
Do You Want to Be Right or Happy? (20:12
The Sunday Spiritual (25:25)
Come on Retreat With Me! (30:23)

Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring.

KK is the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast and The Sunday Spiritual with Karen Kenney.

She’s currently at work on her memoir.

You can learn more and connect with Karen at:

WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/

THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual

KK FREEBIE: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie

FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive

Thanks for listening!

If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it.

If You Knew You Were Dying Sep 05, 2019

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We're here in this world. We've got a certain amount of time. None of it’s guaranteed. And most of us, we don't know when we're going to die.
But... if you knew you were dying, would you live your life differently? Would you be ready to stop making excuses for the choices that you've been making? Would you stop blaming your current life on your past circumstances? Would you be willing to let go of your old stories & start to write new ones? Would you finally cut the shit already and get down to the business of doing the spiritual work that you came here to do?
In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about not taking our time here for granted. Time is not a renewable resource and life is not guaranteed, so let’s choose to live a life that’s without regrets.
As humans we only get one shot to do it right. This means a full commitment is required. Don’t wait to do the things you want to or came here to do. Always tell the people in your life that you love them and forgive the shit out of each other! HA!

Step up to the plate and go ALL IN. Shine your most powerful light while you’re still here. Heal your old wounds, forgive yourself and others and find your purpose.
Don’t wait, start to rewrite your story today!

What you will learn on this episode:

Sean Stephenson (6:40)
Rewrite Your Own Stories (9:06)
We Are All Dying (10:16)
You Are a Child of God (12:24)
Our Bodies are Like Costumes (14:05)
Light of the World (16:21)
Do What You Came Here To Do (17:47)
Working Together (19:54)

Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring.

KK is the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast and The Sunday Spiritual with Karen Kenney.

She’s currently at work on her memoir.

You can learn more and connect with Karen at:

WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/

THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual

KK FREEBIE: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie

FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive

Thanks for listening!

If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it.

Don’t Waste Anybody’s Time Aug 29, 2019

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Here’s something I learned at a young age… time is not guaranteed to us & we never know when the last exhale is coming. So, we’ve got to stop wasting time (our own and others) and start to put our money where our mouth is. We need to step up in both our personal & professional lives and “walk the walk”, instead of just talking about it. Talk is cheap, so we’ve got to get some skin in the game.

In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re taking a look at “Signing Up vs. Showing Up.” Whether it’s projects or passions, whatever you’re doing - don’t waste time on things that don’t matter. If you’ve signed up, you need to do your darndest to show up. It’s about getting intentional about what you’re doing & why you’re doing it and asking the serious question of, “With the time I have left, what do I want to do with it?”

What you will learn on this episode:

Gavin DeGraw Story (01:33)
Sunday Spiritual Sign-Up (3:45)
Signing Up vs. Showing Up (8:03)
People Come to Work with Me (11:40)
I Want the Peace of God (12:46)
Be on Time (14:59)
Limited Amount of Time (16:16)
Let’s Be Honest (20:51)
Little Kid Inside Us (21:27)

Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring.

A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
KK is the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast and The Sunday Spiritual with Karen Kenney.

She’s currently at work on her memoir.

You can learn more and connect with Karen at:

WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/

THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual

KK FREEBIE: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie

FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive

Thanks for listening!

If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it.

Marley's Mutts & Pawsitive Change with Zach Skow Aug 21, 2019

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In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m wicked excited to be having a deep-dive, down-to-earth, heart-to-heart conversation with one of my bona-fide heroes Zach Skow. Zach is the Executive Director & Founder of “Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue” a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, trains and re-homes death row dogs from Kern County’s high-kill animal shelters.

After a car accident, Zach struggled with alcoholism for years before he was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease in July 2008. He was given only 90-Days to live and needed to be sober for six months to qualify for a liver transplant - and during that time of sobriety, he said he felt scared, suicidal and struggled with self-love and acceptance.
But as Zach soon learned, "Dogs are Powerful Medicine" and during his transition period into sobriety, he established Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to help “the throwaways” dogs with special needs and histories of abuse and neglect who land in animal shelters.
Since then, Zach has 10 years of sobriety under his belt and as an organization Marley's Mutts has helped save & rescue over 5,000 dogs!
He's also founded a program that I’m a huge believer in called "Pawsitive Change" that pairs death-row dogs with inmates in CA prisons - giving both humans & dogs a second chance at life and rehabilitation.
This episode is super near & dear to my heart - and Zach is a true testament to what it means to transform “Your Story to Your Glory”! I hope you’ll take the time to check it out.

What you will learn on this episode:

Zach Skow’s Programs (2:04)
Zach’s Life Changing Story (5:32)
Making the Connection to a Traumatic Past (10:10)
Validating Myself (15:42)
External Vibe Needs to Match the Internal (20:34)
Rewarded for Our Brokenness (23:02)
Unfair to Define Someone By Their Worst Mistake (25:40)
Transactional Social Media Posts (28:35)
Transforming Your Story to Your Glory (31:45)
Suffering is a Fantastic Teacher (35:52)
Combatting the Forces of Darkness (41:46)
Approaching Life with Curiosity Instead of Judgement (46:21)

CONNECT WITH ZACH:

Zach Skow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachskow/
Zach Skow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.skow
Zach Skow Twitter: https://twitter.com/zachskow
Marley’s Mutts Website: https://www.marleysmutts.org/
Marley’s Mutts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marleysmutts/
Marley’s Mutts Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MarleysMuttsDogRescue/
Marley’s Mutts Twitter: https://twitter.com/mmdogrescue
Pawsitive Change Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivechangeprogram/

Pawsitive Change Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivechangeprogram/

Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring.

KK is the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast and The Sunday Spiritual with Karen Kenney.

She’s currently at work on her memoir.

You can learn more and connect with Karen at:

WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/

THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual

KK FREEBIE: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie

FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive

Thanks for listening!

If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it.

Social Media & Self-Worth Aug 15, 2019

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Social Media Platforms were created to be addictive. Sadly, many of us have fallen into that trap of co-dependency & can’t function without constantly checking our phones. A lot of people feel compelled to post so much vulnerable content online - we share our creativity, our dreams, what inspires us, what we care about... And when those posts don’t get the likes & shares we’re hoping for or people leave unwanted comments, we start to believe that we’re not worthy, lovable or good enough.
In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about social media and how dangerous it is for people to allow it to dictate their self-worth. We take a look at how we’ve become hostages to these online spaces where we feel that if we don’t post to them every day, sometimes even multiple times per day, then we fear that we don’t even exist. HA!
I want to encourage you to start using Social Media as a tool for self-expression - rather than as a means for you to get feedback about your value as a human being. Because “if you already like yourself - then social media likes don’t feckin’ matter!”

What You’ll Learn on This Episode:

Social Media Syndrome (3:01)
Let Social Media be the “Tool” - Not You. HA! (6:11)
Social Media Was Purposefully Designed to be Addictive (8:29)
If Your Stories Start to Tell You... (11:20)
What Do I Want to talk about on social media? (13:26)
If You Already Like Yourself (15:04)
Double Down on Spiritual Practices (15:44)
Feeling Like Social Media Gives Us Value (20:39)
Don’t Look Outwardly For Your Self-Worth (21:47)
Don’t Let Your Self-worth Rise & Fall With Social Media (32:29)

Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring.

A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
KK is the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast and The Sunday Spiritual with Karen Kenney.

She’s currently at work on her memoir.

You can learn more and connect with Karen at:

WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/

THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual

KK FREEBIE: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie

FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive

Thanks for listening!

If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it.

No Is A Complete Sentence Aug 08, 2019

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Why is it when something is asked of us, we often have a hard time just saying NO? As women, we can be so used to taking care of other people’s needs, that many of us tend to overlook what we truly want for ourselves. Whether it’s because we don’t want to let people down or hurt their feelings - there can be some weird guilt that comes up when we choose to say “no”.
Instead of just using one word to express what we want, we feel like we have to explain ourselves to everybody. It’s like we’ve somehow come to believe that saying no, just isn’t enough. In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we get wicked comfortable with using the powerful word “NO” as a complete sentence & begin to understand that nothing more than that simple but impactful two-letter word is needed.

What you will learn on this episode:

Women are Afraid to Hurt People’s Feelings (7:58)
Women’s Worst Fear (14:10)
No Is a Complete Sentence (15:30)
Why Do Women Always Feel Like They Have To Explain Themselves? (19:06)
How Many Times Have You Said Yes, When You Wanted To Say No? (27:07)
Don’t Say No Just To Be Rude (29:41)
Say No to What's Expected of You & Say Yes to What Inspires You (30:05)
Saying No Allows Us More Freedom (38:49)

Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring.

KK is the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast and The Sunday Spiritual with Karen Kenney.

She’s currently at work on her memoir.

You can learn more and connect with Karen at:

WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/

THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual

KK FREEBIE: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie

FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive

Thanks for listening!

If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it.

Naming The Shadow Self Aug 01, 2019

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In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we talk about what I like to call “The Shadow Self”. The younger version of ourselves, our ego side of us that is and wants to be the strong protector. Many times, it rears its head because of childhood trauma and stays with us as we grow into adults.
In society, we tend to look at this side of ourselves as the bad, dark side that should be pushed down and never allowed to come forth. Today, I actually want to invite you to take a different approach. One that doesn’t have us abandoning our shadow self but instead bringing it into the realm of light and making peace with it. In doing so, I believe we can turn this alter ego into a positive asset.

What you will learn on this episode:

The ego-personality aka “The Shadow Self” (2:42)
Vickky with 2 “K’s” (6:16)
What are the shadow aspects of your life? (17:08)
If we don’t acknowledge these parts, others will for us (19:46)
Sunday Spiritual Sign-up (26:02)

Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring.

KK is the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast and The Sunday Spiritual with Karen Kenney.

She’s currently at work on her memoir.

You can learn more and connect with Karen at:

WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/

THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual

KK FREEBIE: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie

FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive

Thanks for listening!

If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it.

The Importance of Spiritual Fellowship Jul 25, 2019

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Change is not something that comes easy to most. We have to deal with our own crazy ego & all the bullshit stories telling us we’re not good enough. Add to that the uphill battle we sometimes face with those we’ve been surrounding ourselves with.
People who don’t support your new way of thinking and being. People who maybe feel threatened by positive change and would rather pull you down than build you up. That’s why you have to get serious about the people that you “cast” in your own life.
When you’re trying to change your mind and your life - it’s wicked important to surround yourself with people who are on a similar journey. People who are also committed to doing that same kind of deep work. You want to spend time with others who are also disciplined and devoted to putting in some time, some energy & some faith. You want and need people who have a little Spiritual stamina!

In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we talk about “The Importance of Spiritual Fellowship.”

We delve into the power of surrounding ourselves with like-minded people. People who are also on a Spiritual Journey - that want to see us succeed, that will hold us accountable for showing up and will do what they can to help us get there.

What you will learn on this episode:

Trying to Make Big Changes (5:23)
The Importance of Spiritual Companionship (8:11)
We Become Like Those We Hang Out With (11:20)
Who Are You Casting to Play a Role in Your Life? (22:02)
A Compass to Guide You (26:25)
The Sunday Spiritual with Karen Kenney (33:33)

Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring.

She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001.

KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit.

KK is the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast and The Sunday Spiritual with Karen Kenney.
She’s currently at work on her memoir.

You can learn more and connect with Karen at:

WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/

THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual

KK FREEBIE: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie

FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive

Thanks for listening!

If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it.