"I realized you really have to figure out what fills your heart. If you're aligned with your assignment, you're doing it right."

In this episode of Reanimated Stories, I sit down with Bridget Rocha, a registered sonographer with over 15 years of experience and the founder of Connected By Heart.

After a life-altering medical emergency with her husband, Bridget realized she wanted to step away from the rushed, chaotic environment of the traditional medical field and create something deeper for families.

Imagine seeing your baby's face for the first time, not on a small, fuzzy monitor in a cold clinic, but on your own living room TV while you are curled up on the couch with your dog. That is the experience Bridget is creating.

Bridget helps families slow down and help families actually enjoy these fleeting moments.

We talk about how she uses the latest 4D and "5D" HD technology to bring joyful gender reveals right into the home, but she also shares a quieter, more tender side of her work.

Bridget also provides a private sanctuary for families facing life-limiting diagnoses, giving them a safe space to bond with their baby far away from the noise and sterility of a medical office.

If you are looking for a story about turning pain into purpose and finding joy in the little moments, this episode is for you.

• 00:00 – Intro
• 02:22 – What is "Connected By Heart"?
• 03:47 – The Home Experience: Big screens, comfortable couches, and pets
• 07:11 – The Tech: What is the difference between 3D, 4D, and "5D"?
• 09:20 – The "Why": How a medical emergency changed Bridget's perspective
• 11:15 – Walkthrough: What happens when the sonographer arrives?
• 13:50 – Safety: What happens if you see a medical issue during a scan?
• 15:52 – Compassionate Care: Private scans for difficult diagnoses
• 18:15 – Escaping the "chaotic" rush of the medical field
• 21:49 – Service areas in Austin & how to book
• 24:00 – Outro

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Connect with Bridget:

Website: connectedbyheart.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectedbyheartultrasound/

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About Reanimated Stories:

Hosted by Roger Jorns, I talk with awesome business leaders about their story and we explore how to reimagine work, life, and design.

Connect with Roger: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/roger-jorns

Website: reanimationdesign.com

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You haven't made it in radio until you've been fired at least once."

In this episode Roger talks with Carl Richards who talks about his jump from his 25-year career in radio broadcasting to podcasting

Carl Richards dismantles the myth that the podcasting market is too saturated for new creators by pointing out a staggering statistic: while businesses compete against over 11 billion websites globally, there are only about 3.5 million podcasts, making audio a far less crowded channel for establishing authority and cutting through the noise.

For those ready to launch their own show, Carl advises against the "five-year plan" of procrastination, recommending instead that you set a hard launch date on the calendar (ideally 60 days out) to force accountability and proper planning.

This is a great conversation we had and so rich with information that this is yet another masterclass in thinking through podcasting and how to get started!

Get your notetaker out and get ready for another masterclass from one of the best in the biz!

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Carl Website: https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/

Connect with Carl:

https://www.facebook.com/carl.richards.148

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-richards-podcast-solutions-made-simple/

https://www.instagram.com/podcastsolutionsmadesimple/

https://twitter.com/carlrichards72

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https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/10-Simple-Steps-to-Launching-Your-Podcast.pdf

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About Reanimated Stories: Hosted by Roger Jorns, I talk with awesome business leaders about their story and we explore how to reimagine work, life, and design.

Connect with Roger: linkedin.com/in/roger-jorns

Website: reanimationdesign.com

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00:00 Intro

01:10 Introducing Carl from Podcast Solutions Made Simple

02:56 Carl's Journey into Podcasting

06:21 The Evolution of Podcasting

09:55 Internal Podcasts: A New Trend

14:36 The Growing Popularity of Podcasts

19:47 Innovative Website Strategies

20:01 The Power of Podcasting

22:21 SEO and Online Presence

27:03 The Role of Social Media Algorithms

32:43 Starting Your Own Podcast

36:28 Connecting with Carl Richards & Outro

"Every lawyer that I've proposed this to says I'm crazy. And they're like, why would you ever cut your bill off?"

In this episode, Roger Jorns interviews Michael Ciccolone, a corporate tax attorney who is challenging the status quo of the legal industry.

Michael breaks down his unique "Fractional General Counsel" model, which offers businesses a dedicated Chief Legal Officer on a subscription basis...saving them from the skyrocketing $1,000+ hourly rates of big firms!

We discuss the critical importance of building long-term relationships with legal counsel rather than just treating them as a transactional service.

Michael also gives his expert take on Artificial Intelligence in the legal field, warning about the dangers of relying too heavily on AI for contracts and why the industry may be heading toward a new apprenticeship era.

If you are a business owner wondering how to get high-level legal strategy without the high-level price tag, this episode is for you.

00:00 – Intro: Why other lawyers think Michael is crazy

01:38 – Michael’s background as a corporate tax attorney

03:13 – The problem with $1000/hour legal fees

05:58 – Explaining the Fractional General Counsel subscription model

11:15 – The value of long-term relationships over transactions

14:38 – Will AI replace lawyers? (The apprenticeship model)

18:56 – The pitfalls of using AI for legal work (Hallucinations & Bias)

24:08 – When should a business hire a lawyer?

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Chat with Michael: https://calendly.com/michael-blacklinegc/30min

Connect with Michael LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-beltran-b39b3b180/

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About Reanimated Stories: Hosted by Roger Jorns, I talk with awesome business leaders about their story and we explore how to reimagine work, life, and design.

Connect with Roger: linkedin.com/in/roger-jorns

Check out my website: reanimationdesign.com

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