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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)In this episode we'll introduce you to Blue Sky, a new social media platform focused on putting users in control of there data and controlling what you see in feeds. Olivia…
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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)In this episode we'll introduce you to Blue Sky, a new social media platform focused on putting users in control of there data and controlling what you see in feeds. Olivia shares how Blue Sky stands apart in the digital landscape, offering creators independence and users a refreshing, less overwhelming social media experience reminiscent of early Facebook days. As dissatisfaction grows with Elon Musk's Twitter, now X, Blue Sky emerges as a promising contender for those seeking more control and transparency.Join us as we dissect the platform's open-source …
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December 2, 2024 
Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)Salathiel Deloach, known as Lent Warrior in VR, faced the challenge of living with lupus—a condition that affects not just the body, but the spirit. Despite the constan…
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Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)Salathiel Deloach, known as Lent Warrior in VR, faced the challenge of living with lupus—a condition that affects not just the body, but the spirit. Despite the constant joint pain and fatigue, she channels her resilience into founding the Deloach Lupus Foundation, a pillar of support for others battling lupus. Her story is a testament to finding meaning and purpose in pain. Beyond the surface, Salathiel's narrative encourages us to look deeper, as everyone carries battles invisible to the eye.In a heartfelt exploration, personal stories shed light on the i…
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November 21, 2024 
Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)Get ready for a hearty dose of laughter and joyful insights as we chat with Lance Howell, better known as the "Dad Dork" on TikTok & Instagram. Lance, a social media sens…
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Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)Get ready for a hearty dose of laughter and joyful insights as we chat with Lance Howell, better known as the "Dad Dork" on TikTok & Instagram. Lance, a social media sensation known for his "doorbell jokes" and "driveway jokes" captured by his home Security camera, shares the delightful story of his accidental rise to fame. From light-hearted family antics to viral internet celebrity, Lance's journey is a testament to how genuine humor can connect with people worldwide, all while staying true to his wish of creating content that brings families and friends to…
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November 8, 2024 Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)Curious about the latest in AI and mixed reality technology? Discover how Meta is pushing the boundaries with groundbreaking innovations. Join Shawna, Olivia, and Brian on Mindf…
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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)Curious about the latest in AI and mixed reality technology? Discover how Meta is pushing the boundaries with groundbreaking innovations. Join Shawna, Olivia, and Brian on Mindful Bytes as they unpack Meta Connect 2024's jaw-dropping announcements. From the affordable Quest 3s headset to significant updates in Horizon World, we share our insights, including Shawna's surprising transformation from VR skeptic to enthusiast. Plus, hear about our exciting upcoming virtual event that promises to bring the future of social platforms into sharper focus.Experience the …
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October 4, 2024 Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)Can we trust reviews anymore, or have they become part of the marketing game? In this episode of Mindful Bytes, we discuss the reliability of online reviews. With the rise of fa…
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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)Can we trust reviews anymore, or have they become part of the marketing game? In this episode of Mindful Bytes, we discuss the reliability of online reviews. With the rise of fake and paid reviews, can consumers trust what they’re reading anymore? The podcast panel explore how reviews have evolved, and how marketers are manipulating them. From buying fake reviews to the possibility of buying bad reviews to sabotage competitors, this episode asks the hard question: are reviews still trustworthy? Join Brian, Shawna, Olivia, and Ashton as they discuss personal experiences…
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October 3, 2024 
Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)In this episode, we continue our conversation with MetaCoach on the impact of Stress and Anxiety on our health. Stress is something we all face, but do you know how it’…
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Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)In this episode, we continue our conversation with MetaCoach on the impact of stress and anxiety on our health. Stress is something we all face, but do you know how it’s affecting your body? If you've ever wondered how stress and anxiety can impact your physical and emotional well-being, this episode is for you.MetaCoach shares practical insights into the physiological effects of stress and what happens when we allow it to build up unchecked. You'll hear personal stories and real-life experiences from Mr. & Mrs.KillerB on how stress has shown up in the…
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October 2, 2024 Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)How safe is social media for our kids? On this episode of Mindful Bytes, we explore the app Zigazoo, often dubbed "TikTok for kids." Discover how Zigazoo aims to provide a safer…
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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)How safe is social media for our kids? On this episode of Mindful Bytes, we explore the app Zigazoo, often dubbed "TikTok for kids." Discover how Zigazoo aims to provide a safer online environment for children aged eight and up with features like parental controls, human-reviewed content, and educational challenges. The panel weigh the pros and cons of this platform, from fostering creativity to concerns about the long-term feasibility of human content review. Join us as Shawna and the panel dissect the innovative aspects and potential pitfalls of Zigazoo.As we look beyo…
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September 26, 2024 Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)Could AI become your close friend? What if becoming “invisible” could help your business stand out? Have your heard about Instagram's new DM features? In this episode o…
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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)Could AI become your close friend? What if becoming “invisible” could help your business stand out? Have your heard about Instagram's new DM features? In this episode of Mindful Bytes, you'll be introduced to a new AI gadget and how it can potentially become your next friend. We'll explore using the private feed to deepen connections with your audience and new DM features coming to Instagram.What to Expect:AI and Connection: Ashton introduces a new AI device called “AI Friend,” which acts like a virtual companion, and discusses the implications of …
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September 13, 2024 
Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)How do you recognize overlooked blessings in your daily life? What does it mean to count your blessings in times of hardship? How can we pause and reflect on past blessin…
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Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)How do you recognize overlooked blessings in your daily life? What does it mean to count your blessings in times of hardship? How can we pause and reflect on past blessings in a world full of distractions?In this episode of New Horizons, we explore the theme of gratitude and blessings. Special guest Seph Schlueter, a Christian artist and worship director, shares the story behind his song Counting My Blessings and reflects on the power of thankfulness. From moments that seemed like setbacks to realizing the greater blessings they brought, we discuss how trusting Go…
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September 10, 2024 Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)What’s more effective: building a personal brand or focusing on your company’s brand? Are wellness apps really beneficial, or do they pose hidden risks? How can chatbots lik…
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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)What’s more effective: building a personal brand or focusing on your company’s brand? Are wellness apps really beneficial, or do they pose hidden risks? How can chatbots like ManyChat enhance your social media engagement? Are AI-generated content and deepfakes a threat to online authenticity?In this episode of Mindful Bytes, we dive into the current landscape of AI regulation, specifically discussing a bill in California aimed at controlling AI's potential to create deepfakes and other misleading content. We explore the pros and cons of using wellness apps, how …
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August 30, 2024 
Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)Have you ever felt the pressure to know everything, only to realize that not knowing can be just as powerful?In this episode of the New Horizons Podcast, hosts Brian and …
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Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)Have you ever felt the pressure to know everything, only to realize that not knowing can be just as powerful?In this episode of the New Horizons Podcast, hosts Brian and Shawna Curee, also known as Mr.KillerB and Mrs.Killer B in virtual reality, dive into a deep, meaningful, and fun conversation with Christian Artist Joel Vaughn. They explore the value of humility, the beauty of not knowing everything, and how embracing this mindset can lead to personal and professional Growth. Recorded live from the Metaverse at the Killer Bee Studios on the Meta Horizon App. Thi…
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August 29, 2024 Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)Do you trust the companies behind the tech you use every day, or are you concerned about the power they hold?In this episode of Mindful Bytes, the team dives into the fascinatin…
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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)Do you trust the companies behind the tech you use every day, or are you concerned about the power they hold?In this episode of Mindful Bytes, the team dives into the fascinating yet sometimes intimidating world of emerging technologies. We touch on AI facial recognition, the implications of Google's potential breakup, and why you shouldn’t underestimate Snapchat. We also explore the concept of the “Third Day Magic” effect on your Mental Health, discuss a major metric shift on Facebook and Instagram, and introduce a cutting-edge AI tool that could revolutioniz…
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August 21, 2024 Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)In this episode, Brian shares how AI is reshaping various industries, from recruitment to customer service and even sports Coaching. Imagine having AI help you make smarter inve…
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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)In this episode, Brian shares how AI is reshaping various industries, from recruitment to customer service and even sports coaching. Imagine having AI help you make smarter inventory decisions or reducing daily tasks. But with these advancements come real concerns about privacy and regulation. We'll discuss two stories recently published about Meta's AI and Apple Intelligence, the importance of data transparency and user consent. Shawna talks about her hilarious yet perplexing encounters with her new iPhone 15, which seems to be moving on its own. Could Apple b…
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August 9, 2024 Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)Can a law protect your personal time from work demands? Join us for a special edition of the Mindful Bytes podcast, recorded live from the Metaverse, as we debate France's …
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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)Can a law protect your personal time from work demands? Join us for a special edition of the Mindful Bytes podcast, recorded live from the Metaverse, as we debate France's law that gives workers the right to disconnect from work communications outside of office hours. Our panel—Brian, Shawna, Olivia, and Ashton—brings a wealth of perspectives to the table. Shawna dives into why older generations may resist change, while Ashton and Olivia discuss the adaptability of younger generations. We challenge the stereotypes that often pit generations against each other an…
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August 2, 2024 Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)Can Instagram's latest update transform your business interactions, or will it complicate communication beyond repair? Join us on Mindful Bytes as we dissect Instagram&apos…
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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)Can Instagram's latest update transform your business interactions, or will it complicate communication beyond repair? Join us on Mindful Bytes as we dissect Instagram's significant change to business accounts—now, you can only receive DMs from users you follow. Let's discuss the pros and cons with Olivia, from reducing spam to the risk of missing out on new client connections.Ashton introduces us to the Samsung Z Flip, a phone designed with a smaller external screen which could help users focus on essential tasks without the constant lure of social medi…
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July 26, 2024 Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)What if acknowledging your stress and anxiety could be the first step to mastering them? Today, we’re opening up about our personal battles with stress and anxiety, and…
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Text Brian & Shawna (Fan Mail)What if acknowledging your stress and anxiety could be the first step to mastering them? Today, we’re opening up about our personal battles with stress and anxiety, and how they’ve shaped our journeys. Shawna shares how her tendency to overcommit leads to stress, while I dive into my experiences with anxiety driven by a forward-thinking business mindset. We're joined by MetaCoach, a certified behavioral life coach, who provides expert insights into distinguishing and managing these often misunderstood states.Throughout our conversation, we uncover the sub…
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July 23, 2024 Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)Have you ever felt lonelier after scrolling through social media? We discuss why this happens and how you can counteract it by focusing inward. Could solitude be the cure for lo…
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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)Have you ever felt lonelier after scrolling through social media? We discuss why this happens and how you can counteract it by focusing inward. Could solitude be the cure for loneliness? Join us on Mindful Bytes as we explore this compelling idea, drawing on insights from Wendell Berry to reveal how purposeful alone time can defy the pull of loneliness. Shawna discusses the fine line between loneliness and solitude, showing how choosing to be alone can offer profound mental health benefits, especially when contrasted with the false connections often promoted by social me…
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July 19, 2024 Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)How would you feel if iPhones were banned at your workplace? Could TikTok really replace Google? Join us as we explore a fascinating study by Adobe that reveals surprising shift…
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Text Us 🧠 (Fan Mail)How would you feel if iPhones were banned at your workplace? Could TikTok really replace Google? Join us as we explore a fascinating study by Adobe that reveals surprising shifts in consumer behavior. Our discussion doesn't stop there! We'll confront the epidemic of loneliness in America. Is technology bringing us together or driving us apart?Can today's youth recognize genuine human interactions through digital noise? The urgent need to address the severe health consequences of loneliness, such as cardiovascular issues and rising suicide rates, is undersc…
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July 12, 2024 
