Send us a textSummary:Imagine struggling with your health for over a decade, visiting doctor after doctor, only to be dismissed as dramatic or told that it’s all in your head. That was Kenzie Vath’s reality before she finally received a diagnosis of Lyme disease at the age of 18—after suffering for 10 years. In today’s episode, Kenzie shares her powerful story of navigating chronic illness, enduring years of misdiagnosis, and how she found her voice through the struggle.As an advocate for those living with Lyme disease, Kenzie has turned her pain into purpose. She talks about the importance of self-advocacy in the face of medical roadblocks and why trusting yourself—even when experts don’t—is key to survival. Through her journey, she learned that finding purpose, connecting with others, and sharing her story was essential not only to her healing but to supporting others.We also dive into her book, The Ignored Pandemic: Real Stories of Lyme Disease, where she highlights the real-life struggles of people across the globe who are fighting the same battle. Through storytelling and vulnerability, Kenzie is on a mission to raise awareness and end the stigma surrounding Lyme disease and other invisible conditions.If you’ve ever felt dismissed, ignored, or alone in your health journey, this episode is a must-listen. Kenzie’s story is a powerful reminder that your voice matters and that resilience, compassion, and community are at the heart of healing. Tune in to hear how Kenzie turned her diagnosis into a force for change and how you can, too.Takeaways:The Importance of Self-AdvocacyFinding Purpose Through SufferingThe Role of Community in HealingResilience in the Face of Medical ChallengesThe Power of Vulnerability and StorytellingHolistic Health and Lifestyle ChoicesContact Links:Website - Holistic UmbrellaBook - The Ignored PandemicInstagram - Holistic UmbrellaLinkedInKenzie Vath is the Vice President of Strategic Innovation at Pacific Hospitality Group, where she leads

From the bustling streets of Vietnam to the competitive business landscape of Australia, Linh Podetti's entrepreneurial journey is one of grit and innovation. As the founder of Outsourcing Angel, Linh transformed her experiences as a single mother into a business model that champions flexibility and remote work. Her story challenges conventional notions of success, showing how personal challenges can spark creative business solutions that resonate globally. Linh's path wasn't always smooth. She evolved from an e-commerce startup to creating Outsourcing Angel, a company that connects virtual assistants in the Philippines with businesses in Australia and the US. Along the way, she learned crucial lessons about delegation, efficiency, and client focus. In this episode, Linh reveals key strategies for scaling a business without sacrificing personal freedom. She shares practical tips on building effective remote teams, implementing systems for growth, and maintaining work-life balance as an entrepreneur. Linh's insights on cross-cultural business operations and creating win-win situations for both clients and contractors offer valuable lessons for anyone looking to expand their business globally or optimize their current operations. Here are the key takeaways from the conversation: Personal challenges can inspire business ideas. Solving your own problems can lead to successful ventures that help others. Effective delegation and outsourcing are key to growth. Entrepreneurship requires persistence and adaptability. Early setbacks often lead to valuable lessons and eventual success. Prioritizing both client and employee needs creates a balanced, sustainable business environment. Focusing on core strengths prevents burnout. It's important to recognize and leverage what you do best. For some, faith provides purpose and balance in business. It can guide decision-making and help manage stress. Understanding customer needs is crucial. This requires market knowl

In this edition of Hoopsology, Jim Lampley joins Matt and Justin to discuss the creative process of his new book, It Happened! A Uniquely Lucky Life in Sports Television. Lampley also talks about the effect of social media and technology on sports journalism, greatness in sports, and his favorite basketball memories. Hoopsology is Presented by Ballislife. Podcast Person? Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sIa6O4u4TnIBSygXu9qDm?si=acff6d3796a14c9a Or search “Hoopsology” anywhere else you listen to podcasts! Join the conversation!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoopsologypod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoopsologypod/  IG:  https://www.instagram.com/hoopsologypod/  Email: Hoopsologypod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Click here to view the episode transcriptABOUT SEAN O’DOWDSean is the General Partner for Scholastic Capital. Scholastic Capital buys single-family homes in high-end public school districts and rents them to families on long-term leases. He started his career as a consultant with Boston Consulting Group (BCG). He graduated with Honors from The Wharton School of Business. Most importantly, Sean is married with two kids and a third on the way!    THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: Sean’s career before real estateFirst few investmentsWhat they do at Scholastic CapitalAbout the Deal in IllinoisWhat we like about this assetTheir criteria and How to Identify their target assetLeasing & Identifying Target Rents Underwriting process and challengesKPIs and rent increasesTypical Expense ratio of their portfolioFinancing and hold time for this assetAbout the Evergreen Fund modelWhy do you think this model is working amidst the price surge?Investor returns and distributionsCurrent project and Target acquisitions Connect with Sean  KEY QUOTE:  On Investing in Single-family homes in Elite School Districts:“This model works because of accessibility. If you're looking to move into one of these good school districts for 4-6 years for multiple kids, renting makes more sense than buying a house. “  SUMMARY OF BUSINESS: At Scholastic Capital, we create the opportunity for investors to partner with us through our laser focused strategy of buying single family homes in elite school districts and renting them to families on 3+ year leases. Our investors love our planned monthly distributions, equity growth, depreciation pass through, minimal use of leverage, and the multi-year leases to tenants.  Scholastic Capital is a rolling, evergreen fund that continuously admits new capital. New investors will have an immediate interest in the underlying portfolio of single-family homes in high end school districts.    ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK   The Westside Investors Network is your communit