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Meral Doe Renée Jones is a multi-faceted leader—author, publisher, conscious business coach and artist —who is committed to co-creating a more peaceful and regenerative world. She serves as CFO of Level Up Cowork & Creation Center in Pueblo, Colorado, where she empowers creators and entrepreneurs with spaces for collaboration, innovation, and healing. She also leads Author Catalyst Academy, helping first-time authors share their voices and transform their stories into published works.

Her books, including The Cosmic Sagas, The Sacred Feminine, and Circle of the One, illuminate themes of self-appreciation, community healing, and mental wellness for both youth and adults. Inspired daily by her husband Garrett and their three children—Leonidas, Zelda, and Archer—Meral carries her passion into every project, weaving together spirituality, creativity, and social impact. Listen to the end for some inspiring spoken word poetry on how to find balance in ourselves in the ever changing world.

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What if you could stay informed without doom-scrolling, bias, or overwhelm? In this episode, we sit down with Kira Shishkin, CEO of informed, a “news concierge” that delivers concise, factual updates via SMS—helping you cut through the noise and reclaim your attention.

Kira shares how growing up across Ukraine, Israel, and the U.S. gave him a unique perspective on how information can be weaponized—and why he’s committed to building a service that strips news down to just the facts. Each morning, informed subscribers receive a 30-second briefing distilled from thousands of sources, free of spin, sensationalism, or hidden agendas.

We dive into:

• Why traditional media feeds anxiety (and how informed flips the script)
• How brevity and neutrality can actually deepen your understanding
• The surprising mental health benefits of a “cleaner” information diet
• Why SMS—not apps or feeds—remains the most intentional channel for news

Whether you want to stay sharp for conversations, reduce information stress, or simply make sense of the world without all the noise, this conversation with Kira will change the way you think about news.

👉 Try informed at https://informed.now
👉 Connect with Kira Shishkin: l.informed.now/kira

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Every day, our minds are bombarded with information—some useful, much of it just noise. In this candid conversation about signal versus static, we explore how to cut through mental clutter to find what truly matters.

The mathematics of signal processing provides a fascinating parallel to our mental lives. Just as scientists work to extract meaningful data from background noise, we too must develop techniques to separate valuable insights from the constant stream of distractions bombarding our consciousness. Through personal examples—from treadmill sessions that clear mental space to the intentional interruption of negative thought patterns—we share practical approaches for achieving greater mental clarity.

Our discussion takes an honest look at today's heightened information environment. With social media algorithms designed to hijack attention and political discourse that often generates more heat than light, maintaining focus on what truly matters has become increasingly challenging. Yet within this complexity lies opportunity: by recognizing these external influences, we can develop stronger filters and deeper self-awareness.

The most powerful insights often come not from adding more information but from creating space for presence. Simple practices like intentional breathing, brief physical activity during workday frustrations, or scheduled moments of reflection can dramatically shift our relationship with mental static. We explore both the immediate benefits of these practices and how to extend their effects throughout your day.

Ready to clean your mental house? Join us for a refreshingly honest conversation about finding clarity in a noisy world. Subscribe now and learn how to amplify your inner signal while turning down life's unnecessary static.