A pregnant woman has lots of choices today about how she will handle labor and delivery. An experienced nurse and wildly popular influencer, Jen Hamilton, runs down all kinds of options--the trends in what mothers want, from "marinade-y water" to placenta smoothies, and expert recommendations about aromatherapy, saline locks, and "cascade of interventions." We two can't resist some candid anecdotes about our own birth experiences, with Jen sharing that she "went into it very naive."

Additional resources: Birth Vibes: Stories and Strategies for an Empowered Birth by Jen Hamilton, available May 5, 2026

Best-selling author Tim Elmore gives gobs of tips, stories, and insights on Gen Z, not just as employees, but as family members and students. Who should listen? Business owners, college administrators, parents--and maybe even Gen Z. Clock us.

Additional resources:

Book by Tim Elmore: The Future Begins with Z: Nine Strategies to Lead Generation Z as They Disrupt the Workplace

Jackie Vernon Thompson, expert on courtesy, shares very personally how releasing forgiveness toward her absent father launched her into her career in etiquette training--truly from the inside out. Leah asks pesky questions about manners--like at fundraisers, on airplanes, and when meeting new people.

Additional resources:

From the Inside Out School of Etiquette https://fromtheinsideoutsoe.com/www.jointhepolishedsociety.com

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/local-woman-aims-to-restore-the-art-of-etiquette-one-student-at-a-time/2968090/

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rudest-things-host-overnight-guests_l_6422537ce4b04efaae785b97