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#THEBIGLIFTSeries 6 Episode 3 - If you're interested in a northern based monthly event for those interested in CRO, check out Experimentation NortheThis month I am joined by Mark Palfreeman, Senior Business Intelligence Manager at Flutter UKI. Mark, Co-Founder of Experimentation North, explores the importance of experimentation meet-ups to share ideas, best practice and knowledge with the CRO community. Whilst testing has become the norm for many businesses, there are still companies who can improve their experimentation culture, and changing the mindset of leadership teams is key to this. Mark's belief in this is the reason he co-founded the monthly event Experimentation North, an educational and social vehicle to continue growing the experimentation community.
2025-02-1927 min
I Am Certain That This Is A Podcast10 - AloneOn the last episode of this podcast, Anna, Mark, Dan, and Meg talk about the song Alone. This song is the saddest on the album and very personal to Anna. They talk about growing up and the loneliness that comes in adulthood and raising kids in an individualistic culture.They also discuss the importance of asking God the real questions and sitting in the silence if he doesn't answer. It was important to Anna to write a sad song without putting a spiritual bandaid on it.They talk about the album as a whole. Each...
2023-07-1144 min
I Am Certain That This Is A Podcast09 - Rocky GroundIn this episode, Anna, Mark, Dan, and Meg talk about the song Rocky Ground. They discuss faith and doubt--how grief shakes up your worldview. What is faith? Do you have to have a certain amount of it to be counted as faith? What did Jesus mean about having faith of a mustard seed? How can we walk into these questions rather than avoiding them if they feel taboo within Christianity?They also talk about how they recorded this song and how it was Dan's favorite. Listen to the song HEREFollow along:...
2023-07-1130 min
I Am Certain That This Is A Podcast07 - Nothing NewIn the 7th episode of the Certain podcast, Megan Folgado joins Anna, Mark, and Daniel to talk about the song Nothing New. Megan is Daniel's wife and also a licensed therapist. They discuss Ecclesiastes 1:9 and why it was an inspiration for Anna to write this song. Is this verse hopeless, hopeful, or a mix of both? They talk about the circular nature of Ecclesiastes and how they interpret that in our current modern world.
2023-07-0518 min
I Am Certain That This Is A Podcast06 - RevivalIn this episode, Dan, Mark, and Anna discuss Christian church culture. What it's like growing up in the church and how people often feel pressure to be different than they are. They talk about their personal experiences with God and with the church. They also discuss the concept of waiting in the Bible and how God is often slow to speak. The slowness and patience of God in the Bible does not always match the expectations for God to reveal Himself today. Listen to the song HEREFollow along:InstagramFacebookYouTubeSpotifySupport and purchase...
2023-06-2037 min
I Am Certain That This Is A Podcast05 - Do I Not Believe Enough?In the 5th episode of the Certain podcast, Daniel, Mark, and Anna discuss the song snippet "Do I Not Believe Enough?" They talk about recording the choral vocals for the album and how they shaped future album decisions. They also discuss Anna's insecurities about wanting to make "cool music" and the freedom that came from making music that she likes regardless of whether or not it was "cool."Listen to the song HEREFollow along:InstagramFacebookYouTubeSpotifySupport and purchase music:Bandcamp
2023-06-2018 min
I Am Certain That This Is A Podcast04 - I BelieveIn this episode, Mark, Daniel, and Anna discuss the 4th song from the album Certain: I Believe. This song is a weightier song and it lends itself to heavier discussion. Anna talks about the story behind the song and how grief brought about questions about faith for her. The improvisational aspects of the music are purposeful to the lyrics. They also discuss the honesty of lyrics, the tension between asking questions and having faith, and the necessity for the church being the safest place to ask your questions. Follow along:InstagramFacebookYouTubeSpotifySupport and purchase music:
2023-06-1338 min
I Am Certain That This Is A Podcast03 - ChangeRachael Teixeira joins Anna, Mark, and Daniel for this episode. She's featured on the song Change, but also added many background vocals on other songs from the album. The four talk about how they recorded the song, whether the 3 verses are connected or not, and how Rachael wrote out all her vocal parts using a melodica. Rachael gives her take on the song and the album as a whole.
2023-06-1332 min
I Am Certain That This Is A Podcast2- I Am Certain (That I'm Glad I Chose You)In this episode, Mark, Daniel, and Anna talk about the 2nd track from the album Certain: I Am Certain (That I'm Glad I Chose You). Anna wrote this song for Mark for their 10 year anniversary. They discuss the ups and downs of marriage, the distinctiveness of the song compared to others on the album, and the difficulties in getting it right. Watch the music video hereFollow along:InstagramFacebookYouTubeSpotifySupport and purchase music:Bandcamp
2023-06-0624 min
I Am Certain That This Is A Podcast1 - BlessedIn this episode, Mark Palfreeman, Daniel Folgado, and Anna Palfreeman introduce the album Certain and talk about the first song, Blessed. They discuss the goals of making the album, how it was recorded, and what the experience was like. Anna goes deeper into the story behind the song Blessed, which sparks a conversation about feeling emotions, the fear of vulnerability, and what the Bible has to say it all.Follow along:instagram.com/annapalfreemanfacebook.com/annapalfreemanmusichttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC30X9ZoDEK3cNfSyHbd9NFwhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4nFEjtCp41g5Rq1X9...
2023-06-0535 min
Successfully FundedNixplay's digital frames share photos securely - with Mark Palfreeman and Joel Durbridge"When you're with Nixplay, you're not the product," says CEO Mark Palfreeman, whose subscribers retain secure ownership of every photo they share using smart digital picture frames and a mobile app intuitive enough for every family member to use. Nixplay is also a personal passion for Mark, who spends most of his time seven time zones away from his wife and children. Now that Nixplay has amassed $330 million in lifetime revenue and a community of over 3 million users, Mark (and COO Joel Durbridge) discuss their new Reg A crowdfund, setting aside time in his calendar every day to talk...
2023-04-0241 min
Unconventional GeniusMark Palfreeman, CEO of Nixplay, on The Power of Doing Hard ThingsOn this episode of Unconventional Genius, I talk with Mark Palfreeman, CEO of Nixplay about the power of doing hard things. NIxplay was founded in 2007 with a vision to use technology to connect people in a meaningful way. The company accomplishes this vision through their digital photo sharing service by which families can access and share pictures over the cloud. During our conversation, Mark shares how the military and the movie business prepared him to be a CEO of a successful tech company. He explains how he started the company and the approach to business that sets...
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