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In the Company of MavericksWhy Aren't There More Boutique Fund Managers? with Jamie Carter, Ed Hugo & Jackson WrayBack in April, I had the chance to talk with three people who are at the business end of UK-based boutique fund managers. The funds they help run and develop have all been featured in previous episodes. Jamie Carter of Variis is a veteran of the boutique landscape, having helped form Oldfield Partners. He is now CEO of a London partnership developing an emerging markets strategy aimed largely at US endowments. The Variis CIO, Leila Cardouche, in an episode from October last year, illustrated the huge potential that an actively managed EM strategy offers. Ed Hugo...2025-06-271h 00In the Company of MavericksCOMING SOON - Why Aren't There More Boutique Fund Managers? with Jamie Carter, Ed Hugo and Jackson WrayBack in April, I had the chance to talk with three people who are at the business end of UK-based boutique fund managers. The funds they help run and develop have all been featured in previous episodes. Jamie Carter of Variis is a veteran of the boutique landscape, having helped form Oldfield Partners. He is now CEO of a London partnership developing an emerging markets strategy aimed largely at US endowments. The Variis CIO, Leila Cardouche, in an episode from October last year, illustrated the huge potential that an actively managed EM strategy offers. Ed Hugo...2025-06-2401 minIn the Company of MavericksBeating the Fade with Alex Sweet of Sweet StocksA few months ago, I chatted with Adam Rackley, the SVS Dowgate Cape Wrath Focus Fund manager featured in Episode 39, Market Capitulations & Narrative Shifts. We were reading a great new Substack called Sweet Stocks, which featured weekly in-depth write-ups of some fascinating quality compounding growth stocks. Not only were we impressed with Sweet Stocks’ quality, but the weekly publication cadence also meant it was the work of a highly experienced and disciplined analyst. A few weeks later, we chatted with Alex Sweet, the man behind the Substack, about what motivates his work, his investment philosophy, his a...2024-10-0355 min
Hook and Arrow#64(Elk Shape Camp with Dan Staton)In March I was fortunate enough to attend elk shape camp at Cinnamon Creek Ranch here in North Texas. I can tell you it was worth every penny and I am confident that with the information shared by Dan, Dirk and Jeff I will have my best September yet.. We covered everything... Calling elk, e-scouting, finding elk, bow set up, fitness, shooting under duress, fiscal fitness and much more.. If your a serious elk hunter I highly urge you to look up elk shape and either do the online camp or sign up for a camp near you.. 2020-04-011h 01
Inspiring Lives with Penny RackleyPodcast 13: Taking Risks That Pay OffAre you stuck doing the same old things and getting the same old results?
You probably already know what you need to do to be more gratified in your relationships, to have better health, to make more money, but maybe just can't find the courage or the wherewithal to make it happen?
If fear or apathy are holding you back from the life you want, then this is your show. Together, with some introspection and private writing, we’re going to pinpoint the right risks for YOU, and avoid the awful poison of regret.2016-09-0323 minInspiring Lives with Penny RackleyPodcast 12: How to Really Use that Fitness Tracker (and see results!) with Fitness Coach Adam HammettDo you use that fancy fitness tracker to genuinely improve your health -- or just monitor mediocrity?
What kinds of trackers do the best job?
How many calories should we be burning each week to maintain or even lose weight?
In this podcast, champion bodybuilder and Serious Results fitness coach Adam Hammett teaches us how to get the most accurate information from our fitness trackers, and then what to do with that data to see real change.
Charge up your tracker and get ready to learn from Adam!2016-07-1818 minInspiring Lives with Penny RackleyPodcast 11: Coaching Q&A – What It Is, How It Works and WhyWhat's life coaching about? Why would I want to try it? Is it like therapy? How long does it take and how many sessions do I need? Why did you become a coach in the first place, and why do you think you're qualified to do the job?
In this podcast, I answer some of the most common questions I receive about coaching, and give a little background on why and how I became a coach. (Because I love it!)2016-06-0209 minInspiring Lives with Penny RackleyPodcast 10: Redeeming Dogs – Understanding and Enjoying Your Pet with Certified Dog Trainer Tod McVickerTod is a certified dog trainer, and has been training dogs professionally for ten years. He has served on the board of directors for the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), and is currently one of their ambassadors. I asked Tod to visit with us, because I know that many of you have dogs and love your dogs, but also have some difficulty in controlling their behavior. If that sounds like you, then Tod is your guy, and in this podcast he shares some insights and hard-won experience that’ll help us connect to our dogs with a better understanding of...2016-04-1534 minInspiring Lives with Penny RackleyPodcast 9: Saying No – This One’s for the PeacemakersIt can be very difficult for people who value harmony — people who like to get along — to say no to the people in their lives, whether it's their loved ones or people they work with. In this podcast, I give some tips and strategies to help you know how to say no when you need to -- to your kids, your boss, all the tough ones. Because we don’t want to be doormats. And if we’re not willing to say no in the right times, our integrity, our self-respect and the respect go out the window. What do you valu...2016-03-2323 minInspiring Lives with Penny RackleyPodcast 8: Fighting the Flu and Zika with Nurse Practitioner Kim BookoutBleh! Who has time for illness? And don't you know, when the kids are sick -- we all get sick!
In this episode, Nurse Practitioner and owner of Pediatric Health Partners, Kim Bookout shares her strategies for staying healthy through the end of flu season, updates us on the Zika virus, and tells us what kinds of supplements we and our children need most.2016-02-2822 minInspiring Lives with Penny RackleyPodcast 7: Feeling Better – We Can Build Emotional ResilienceEvery one of us is going to experience some hardship, disappointment, sadness. But after the dust settles, how quickly can you shake off that dark mood and get back to life?
In this podcast, I take us through some specific exercises designed to build emotional strength, clarity and resilience. Based on Dr. William Larkin’s book Growing the Positive Mind, this episode will challenge you to recognize and take responsibility for your emotions, and teach you how to enjoy the work.2016-02-1419 minInspiring Lives with Penny RackleyPodcast 6: Calling All Athletes — Loosen Up! with Boston Marathon vet Jennifer WilfordSerious athletes and other highly-competitive persons understand that a little bit of flexibility creates resilience -- but how to get it? Boston marathon vet, certified running coach and certified yoga instructor Jennifer Wilford feels your pain (and tightness), and knows exactly how to work you through it.
In this episode, Jennifer explains her unique approach: Bringing softness to foster strength and endurance. If you're an athlete or just a weekend warrior whose performance is limited by inflexibility and/or injuries, then give this a listen.2016-01-3025 minInspiring Lives with Penny RackleyPodcast 5: Does Your Life Need a CFO? Finding Freedom with Certified Financial Planner Sean KelleherOver the last few years, Certified Financial Planner Sean Kelleher has brought my family the peace of mind and freedom that comes from knowing the truth about our finances. He's helped us better understand our limits, what’s reasonable to spend (and what's not), how much to save and where is best to save it.
In this podcast, Sean explains what to expect from a financial planner, how they get paid, and all the best questions to ask yourself and your prospective planner. If you're feeling at loose ends about your money, where it's going (and where it should be go...2016-01-1631 minInspiring Lives with Penny RackleyPodcast 4: Yoga is for Everyone (Maybe Even You) — with Inspire Yoga’s Bethaney PilatMany of us are looking for a way to get fit — especially in January, not to necessarily to compete in an IronMan competition or walk the red carpet, but just to be able to sit on the floor and play with our kids or grandkids, or maybe walk nine holes of golf with our friends, or get through a shift at work without being completely worn out.
That’s a rough place to be, to say, “I don’t have the mental or physical energy to do the things I want to do.” That’s like saying, "I’m not even healthy e...2016-01-0217 minInspiring Lives with Penny RackleyPodcast 3: Appreciate Your Feminine Physique (and learn how to take care of it!) — with Body Love Coach Ashly TorianAre you fighting your body style, wondering why you can't get rid of that last ten pounds? Envious of the way your spouse/friends/ boyfriend seems to skip one meal and instantly meets their weight goals?
In this podcast, Ashly Torian, Holistic Eating and Body Love Coach, and owner of BioBalance, explains the different ways women nourish themselves (and others), and tells us how to listen and respond to what our female bodies truly need.2015-12-1919 minInspiring Lives with Penny RackleyPodcast 2: Love Your Home, Now and After the Holidays – with interior decorator Elena JohnsonTired of the same old stuff, but can’t afford to redo your entire house? Join the club! Listen as owner of Inspirations Interiors, Elena Johnson shares her tips on updating what you have (easy refreshes that cost hundreds instead of overhauling for thousands) and reveals the paint colors and warm touches that can make your home a place of comfort and joy.2015-12-0525 minInspiring Lives with Penny RackleyPodcast 1: Controlling Weight and Maintaining Health through the Holidays – with fitness expert Debra Hammett-- CLICK HERE TO LISTEN --
In this episode, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutritionist, Certified Yoga Instructor, Champion competitive body builder and CrossFit athlete Debra Hammett tells us how to enjoy the delicious temptations of the holidays, without losing control.
About Deb
How she became a trainer: I would rather help people eat good foods and still have a good life.
What inspires Deb about her job: Helping clients set a goal and meet that goal. I love to help them overcome their challenges, and that gets me excited.
Deb's Holiday Strategies
About the holidays: We need a plan. There are going...2015-11-2024 min
Living Well with Ann BealWhat's Next: Finding Focus - Life Coach, Penny RackleyPenny Rackley, Life Coach, public speaker and writer is known for her warmth, humor and real-world insights. Her first love is helping others understand, accept and confidently act upon their individual strengths and values. She shares today what you might be asking “How do I release the past and be released from it?”Be sure to follow, like and subscribe to Ann Beal's social media pages.https://www.facebook.com/annbealgettingbetter/https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithannbeal/https://twitter.com/ablivingwellhttps://www.instagram.com/annbeal/https://www.youtube.com/annbeal2015-07-2951 min