Awaken The Rebel
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsAWAKEN THE REBEL is a real talk, in your face, hilarious dose of wisdom & practical advice on how to live the life of freedom you desire & be your best self. Comedian turned Life Coach Shereen Thor will help you break the rules, and bust through old paradigms that hold you back so that you can live an extraordinary life by your design. From real life practical advice, to philosophy, to spirituality, entrepreneurship, relationships and life purpose - whether you are listening while commuting, jogging, or strolling AWAKEN THE REBEL with Shereen Thor is sure to leave you entertained, enlightened and inspired.
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#70 - Do More and Have More
September 13, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 14.3 MBI almost quit my coaching business to take on a role for a start up. Insanity right? I’ll share with you my story about how this little rebel girl almost got seduced into working for someone else. In this episode, you will hear: —About how I almost got seduced into working for the man —How to pause and get clear on if something is truly in your highest good —How sometimes your ego will completely derail your soul’s true desire Coaching Questions & Thoughts: When is enough enough for you...
#69 - How to Make Miracles
July 26, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBSometimes a miracle is actually just science, and when we figure that out we can create it again and again and again. Join me on the wild ride to figuring out how to do this, and also I update you on what the hell I’ve been doing with my life for the last year. You’re welcome. In this episode, you will hear: — About how our emotions effect DNA which effects the physical world — How to master the law of attraction based on science — What Shereen has been doing with her life for th...
#68 - Get Paid To Be Yourself With Mia LaMotte
March 24, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 17.6 MBThis week I have image consultant, transformation coach, and personal brand strategist Mia LaMotte on the podcast to geek out about branding and her company Brand Disruptors. For years, Mia has been giving people permission to be themselves instead of trying to fit into someone else’s box. And now, she’s teaching us how to express ourselves authentically online and in real life. In this episode, you will hear: The importance of not changing yourself for the sake of having an “appropriate...
#67 - Do You Have Skin In The Game?
March 10, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBThis week, I’m going on a rant y'all. As a coach, I occasionally work with people who say they want to change their lives but don’t do what it takes actually to make it happen. Why? Because they don’t have enough skin in the game. In this episode, you will hear: What it really means to have skin in the game Why it’s insanely necessary to have a high level of commitment to your life and your dreams The soulful, deep AF reason why coaching and personal development tools can be expensive...
#66 — How To Thrive Without Social Media with Alexandra Franzen
February 24, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 34 MBThis week I have writer, consultant, entrepreneur, and creative mermaid, Alexandra Franzen on the podcast to dish a life without social media and how to live a life that’s true to you. After quitting her job in public radio 11 years ago, Alexandra started working as a self-employed writer. Now she’s written articles for Time and Forbes, published six books, and teaches courses on writing, publishing, marketing, and getting things done from her beautiful home in Hawaii. In this episode, you...
#65 - The Plight Of The Creative Type
January 27, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 10.6 MBAs creatives, we naturally have a lot of interests — and it’s easy for us to get distracted by a shiny new one. Constantly wanting to chase multiple things at once leaves many of us feeling lost and uncertain about what the heck it is we’re supposed to do. This week I’m talking about the power of allowing change to happen and how to give yourself permission to evolve into the next phase of you. In this episode, you will hear: Why creative types so often feel lost (and why it’s not necessa...
#64 - Is 2021 Your Hinge Year?
January 20, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThis week, I’m checking in after a brief hiatus and a WILD start to 2021, which a lot of people are labeling a “hinge year.” Tune in to learn what that means and how you can use this collective feeling of restlessness to reignite your dreams and go after what you truly want. In this episode, you will hear: What a hinge year is (and how to use it to your advantage) How the death of a longtime client has made me shift how I play the game of life The importance of honoring your most irra...
#63 - Catapult Your Speaking Biz with Jane Atkinson
December 30, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week I have best-selling author and coach Jane Atkinson on the podcast to reveal what it takes to succeed in the speaking industry. We discuss what she’s learned in her 30 years of representing celebrities, authors, and business experts and how she’s turned all that juicy knowledge into a coaching biz. In this episode, you will hear: Her three-step process for building a successful speaking business that her clients have used to generate over $1 million The importance of getting cr...
#62 - Turning Pain Into Purpose with Marsha Vanwynsberghe
December 23, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week I have life adversity coach, speaker, and author Marsha Vanwynsberghe to talk codependency, boundaries, and finding resilience in tough situations. We discuss how she navigated the pain of family substance abuse and turned what she learned into a platform to help other women release shame and take back their lives. In this episode, you will hear: Marsha’s story of turning her pain into a greater purpose The power of sharing a difficult story with others How parents can let g...
#61 - Getting Back In Alignment With Melissa Machat
December 16, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 31 MBThis week I have entrepreneur and certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner Melissa Machat on the podcast to help uncover what really prevents us from reaching our goals and living the life we desire. After spending years as a performer in L.A. and Las Vegas, Melissa traded one hustle for another and got into real estate where she sold over $100 million—and realized she was totally miserable. In this episode, you will hear: Why following other people’s rules for success d...
#60 - Crafting A Comeback With Terrance McMahon
December 09, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 37.5 MBThis week I have TEDx Talk speaker, best-selling author, and viral TikTok sensation Terrance McMahon on the podcast. Terrance has lived a LIFE ya’ll, from selling life insurance door-to-door to finding major success as a CEO to almost dying of massive organ failure to writing the comeback story of the century. And he’s here to tell us what it truly takes to transform. In this episode, you will hear: How his near-death experience set the stage for him to live a life of meaning What he di...
#59 - Becoming the surgical master of your thoughts with Jamil Frazier
December 02, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 28.6 MBThis week I have successful entrepreneur, multimillionaire real estate investor, author, speaker, and my homie from high school, Jamil Frazier joining us to talk about how chasing freedom changed his life. Jamil is a true testament to what can happen when you become the surgical master of your mind, and there’s so much we can learn from his story. In this episode, you will hear: How he went from growing up on welfare and living paycheck to paycheck to becoming a multimillionaire entrepre...
#58 - KUWTK & Standing Up To Bullies
November 18, 2020 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBAt its core, reality TV shows are just about people fighting. While it’s great to watch when you want to decompress, series like Keeping Up With The Kardashians can actually teach us a few critical things about conflict and bullying. This week, I’m breaking down a particularly disturbing episode I watched recently and how it highlights the importance of giving yourself permission to do what you want in the face of bullies, shame, and societal pressure. In this episode, you will hear: A le...
#57 - Building Confidence Through Movement With Lauren Glick
November 11, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week, we have retired firefighter turned women’s empowerment coach Lauren Glick on the podcast to talk all things confidence — and how movement is the key to self-esteem. Through her community BadassBods, Lauren is on a mission to take the work out of working out and make exercise fun again. In this episode, you will hear: Her personal experience with how a stressful environment can lead to serious autoimmune issues (not to mention stubborn weight) Her transition from retiring earl...
#56 - How To Find True Freedom With Jason Stapleton
November 04, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 37.4 MBThis week, I wanted to introduce you to one of the coolest guys I know. Jason Stapleton is an entrepreneur, business coach, and host of “Wealth, Power & Influence with Jason Stapleton," which became the number one libertarian podcast on iTunes within 18 months of launching and currently has over 30,000 daily listeners. In this episode, Jason takes us to church and goes deep on how he grew a multi-million dollar brand and found his definition of true freedom. In this episode, you will hear:...
#55 — Conspiracy Theories
October 28, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBDon’t worry — I’m not about to become another true crime podcast. Conspiracy theories and tragic news stories are almost a form of entertainment in today’s society. And in this episode, I want to dissect how giving our attention to things like conspiracy theories can impact our energy and prevent us from living a life on purpose. In this episode, you will hear: Why you should be aware of the type of information you consume and how it makes you feel How to be a good steward of your atten...
#54 - Fighting Fair: Setting Boundaries In Conflict
October 21, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBAs human beings with trauma and triggers, fighting is inevitable. But how you fight can be the difference between learning from a situation and just stirring up old wounds. In this short episode, I’ll teach you the art of setting conflict boundaries so you can fight fair, every time. In this episode, you will hear: How having no set rules for conflict can lead to messy, triggering situations (and how boundaries prevent fights from getting gnarly) What to do when someone crosses a bounda...
#53 - What To Do When Someone Pisses You Off
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBPeople have a funny way of getting under our skin. While it can be momentarily cathartic to send that angry text or blow up on the spot, reactive actions get us nowhere — and they can even prevent us from some major opportunities. In this episode, I’ll teach you the two types of triggers we experience and how to use them to improve your life. In this episode, you will hear: The two types of triggers we face (and what they really mean) How triggers are a body response that signals us to ...
#52 - The #1 Mistake Women Make in the Dating Game
October 06, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.2 MBIn relationships, it’s common for one partner (usually the woman) to take on the role of the mother. We wash dishes, do laundry, and cook dinner in an effort to serve and attract a partner. In this episode, I’m dissecting how mothering is actually masculine energy, and how it repels your partner and keeps you from the relationship you really want. In this episode, you’ll hear: What masculine (yang) and feminine (yin) energy looks like, specifically in dating, love, and relationships Th...
#51 – 5 Steps To Making Triggers Beautiful
September 29, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.8 MBWhen you’re in the process of expanding and growing as a stellar human being trying to live out their purpose, you’re inevitably going to ruffle a few feathers. I’m a big believer that conflict is change just trying to come through. So Instead of rattling off an angry text message or shrinking down to make the other person feel better, listen to this episode to learn my five steps to productive conflict resolution. In this episode, you’ll hear: What it means when you trigger someone and w...
#50 – How to Win the Marriage Game
September 22, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MBToday’s episode celebrates the 7 year anniversary of when my hot hubs proposed to me. So in lieu of a celebration I will roast the hell out of him lol! Get ready for a hilarious and ridiculous story that outlines how insane marriage can be sometimes lol. This is just a peek into the quirks of a long term relationship and all that can come with partnership. Enjoy the hilarity and ridiculousness that is my love life lol. In this episode you will hear: How Kenny proposed and how super sweet ...
#49 – Tame The Beast
September 15, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBToday’s episode is weird lol. We talk about taming your inner beast vs. Awakening your inner rebel. Historically I have needed to set myself free from the limitations placed upon me in order to live my best life. But sometimes it’s the opposite. We need to tame our inner beast in some areas of our life in order to live our best life. That’s why it’s so important for you NOT to listen to others or follow a cookie cutter approach. You are unique and ultimately only YOU know what’s best for y...
#48– Three Dangerous Thoughts You Should Ditch
September 08, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.34 MBWe have a lot of noise coming at us and it’s non-stop! If you are like me, you attempt to manage the noise. We already know we can take the time to unsubscribe from emails, but I want you to take it a step further and unsubscribe from ideas that don’t sit right with you. Let’s talk about dangerous thoughts. This is my Coachy hack to help you unsubscribe from the top 3 thoughts that are trippin’ you up day to day. In this episode you will hear: The top 3 thoughts you need to immediately un...
#47 – Growing Hurts Oh So Good
September 01, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.13 MBBuzz word alert: Quarantine is taking its toll as we face new challenges. Just look at our educational system with school and it’s never ending uncertainty. Will parents will have to homeschool when they weren’t planning to? Will kids be forced to have their entire education through remote schooling? How does that impact our jobs (parents) and ability to work? That is just one slice of the Covid-19 pie. Oh, the gifts of 2020. It’s tough to feel NORMAL or like we’re in control of anything ...
#46 – Hey Queen, What if You Were KING OF YOUR LIFE?
August 25, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.75 MBHey Rebels! The $h#t is about to get real. You know you are living your life’s most true purpose when you are running hard after the things that keep you up at night. So here I am, writing the very book that in its unwritten form haunted me late at night to write it, called “Revolutionary Woman” and a thought came to mind about you, and us, as women, choosing to live life as a KING. (pause) Wait what?! In ancient Egypt, believe it or not, women had EQUAL RIGHTS and far more rights than e...
#45 – 6 Powerful Ways to Lead Remote Teams with Bonnie Fahy
August 18, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 33.8 MBI recently sat down with Bonnie Fahy, hiring expert and creator behind Source It, the world’s leading program on hiring and managing remote teams according to Forbes. We talked about finding opportunity in disaster, how to manage yourself, and the importance of creating rules in a world where the only rule is to stay home. Bonnie is funny, wise, smart and deeply insightful – you don’t want to miss this. Quarantine has forced many of us to work remotely and that can come with a lot of chall...
#45 – 6 Ways to Lead Remote Teams in Quarantine with Bonnie Fahy
August 18, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 33.8 MBI recently sat down with Bonnie Fahy, hiring expert and creator behind Source It, the world’s leading program on hiring and managing remote teams according to Forbes. We talked about finding opportunity in disaster, how to manage yourself, and the importance of creating rules in a world where the only rule is to stay home. Bonnie is funny, wise, smart and deeply insightful – you don’t want to miss this. Quarantine has forced many of us to work remotely and that can come with a lot of chall...
#44 – Should I Lead with my Head or my Heart?
August 11, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBToday’s episode is all about being a risk taker verses being cautious. Being in your heart rather than in your head. I’ve been watching the musical Hamilton incessantly lately and it’s been inspiring me tons. The characters Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr are so different and it’s got me thinking about you, me and what style of life we choose to live. One leads with his head and one leads with his heart. Regardless of which character type you lean towards this podcast will support you in m...
#44 – Should I lead with my head or my heart?
August 11, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBToday’s episode is all about being a risk taker verses being cautious. Being in your heart rather than in your head. I’ve been watching the musical Hamilton incessantly lately and it’s been inspiring me tons. The characters Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr are so different and it’s got me thinking about you, me and what style of life we choose to live. One leads with his head and one leads with his heart. Regardless of which character type you lean towards this podcast will support you in m...
#43 – I Exploded at my Husband
August 04, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.93 MBToday’s episode is all about how much we are all going through as a collective right now. I had my own little civil war with my husband and realized how tough this must be for everyone to be enduring. Luckily he is a man of steel, so we will be okay lol. But there are big topics on everyone’s minds lately, and navigating those conversations when differing opinions are present - can be really difficult. We’re all on edge from having to experience the trauma of a pandemic, the chaos is getting...
#43 – I exploded at my husband
August 04, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.93 MBToday’s episode is all about how much we are all going through as a collective right now. I had my own little civil war with my husband and realized how tough this must be for everyone to be enduring. Luckily he is a man of steel, so we will be okay lol. But there are big topics on everyone’s minds lately, and navigating those conversations when differing opinions are present - can be really difficult. We’re all on edge from having to experience the trauma of a pandemic, the chaos is getting...
#42 - How to Win at the Dating Game
July 28, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MBToday we explore masculine and feminine energy in the dating game. I secretly have an obsession with helping people have healthier relationships and when it comes to the dating phase this is the key to getting to “I do.” I share some pointers from my personal experience, as well as some insights I gleaned from watching Rudy and Matt crash and burn on the show Listen To Your Heart. The bottom-line is that you must feel confident, empowered and secure in your star power when it comes to matter...
#41 - Do Women Get to be Selfish?
July 21, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.07 MBLet me prep you for the insane rant you are about to witness (and hopefully enjoy lol). In this week’s episode I discuss the Martyr Archetype. Women (especially after they become mothers) are viewed as selfish when they prioritize themselves and it’s disgusting. Today I get kind of wild with my cuss words after hearing a friend refer to herself as a C word for establishing and holding her boundaries. She had a coffee date planned with a friend and wouldn’t cancel it when her partner expr...
#40 – Don't Allow Trash Energy in Your Life
July 14, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.1 MBIn today’s episode I outline what happens when we don’t truly resolve conflicts. I got in a conflict with my mom and some weirdness goes down before I finally grab my lady balls (ovaries) and tell her how I really feel. Definitely don’t miss the point and judge my mom, if you listen to the whole thing you will see that a lot of it was made up in my head. It’s funny, and ridiculous so prepare to laugh, but I also hope you learn from this comedic story that resolving conflict is actually your ...
# 39 – Is Conflict Your Friend?
July 07, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MBToday’s episode is all about Conflict. We typically avoid it, but it can be amazing for us if we have the courage to face it. I was born into a world of conflict, and eventually went on to get certified in Conflict Mediation and mediate small and civil claims in court - so I’ve learned to love this subject. Let me invite you into my world where conflict is actually your friend. It’s not the most easy-going friend, nor the most fun friend, but it’s a powerful friend who will lead you to where...
#38 - Social Justice with Angela Johnson Peters
June 30, 2020 16:30 - 46 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week’s rebel spotlight is Angela Johnson Peters, a longtime community activist, associate director of a social justice learning institute, and one of my clients (who could definitely school me in coaching haha). She dives into what’s going on currently with the Black Lives Matter Movement/Protests and how the past feeds into today’s moments of injustice and systematic racism. Sharing her own personal story of awakening and pursuing a career with social justice, Angela dives into ways a ...
#37 - How do we process this Coronavirus madness?!
April 06, 2020 12:37 - 32 minutes - 24.3 MBShereen asks Christina Dunbar how in the hell we can process what is going on right now with the coronavirus because she is truly confused and overwhelmed like we all are lol. Enjoy.
How do we process this Coronavirus madness?!
April 06, 2020 12:37 - 32 minutes - 24.3 MBShereen asks Christina Dunbar how in the hell we can process what is going on right now with the coronavirus because she is truly confused and overwhelmed like we all are lol. Enjoy.
#37 - How Do we Process this Coronavirus Madness?!
April 06, 2020 12:37 - 32 minutes - 24.3 MBShereen asks Christina Dunbar how in the hell we can process what is going on right now with the coronavirus because she is truly confused and overwhelmed like we all are lol. Enjoy.
#36 - Don’t forgive, Just Ignore
October 02, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.53 MBToday’s show is all about graduating from forgiveness to not even paying any mind to BS. What you give energy to grows...so the question is, what are you giving your energy to? The amount of time we spend dwelling or “trying to forgive” can sometimes just be a waste of time and precious energy that may be better used fulfilling your life’s purpose. Make room in your mind and heart for the ones that are helping you grow, who have your back and who really get you. This is a lesson I am continu...
#36 - Don’t forgive, just ignore
October 02, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.53 MBToday’s show is all about graduating from forgiveness to not even paying any mind to BS. What you give energy to grows...so the question is, what are you giving your energy to? The amount of time we spend dwelling or “trying to forgive” can sometimes just be a waste of time and precious energy that may be better used fulfilling your life’s purpose. Make room in your mind and heart for the ones that are helping you grow, who have your back and who really get you. This is a lesson I am continu...
EP 36 – Don’t forgive, just ignore
October 02, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.53 MBToday’s show is all about graduating from forgiveness to not even paying any mind to BS. What you give energy to grows...so the question is, what are you giving your energy to? The amount of time we spend dwelling or “trying to forgive” can sometimes just be a waste of time and precious energy that may be better used fulfilling your life’s purpose. Make room in your mind and heart for the ones that are helping you grow, who have your back and who really get you. This is a lesson I am continu...
#35 - Rebel Pageant Queen – Dr. Corinne Devin
September 25, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week I want to introduce you to a rebel renaissance woman Dr. Corinne Devin. She is not only a doctor and a naval officer, but she is also Ms. United States! Talk about dynamic! I love it when a woman refuses to be one thing and expresses all sides of herself. She has lived in over 30 countries and does tons of service work mentoring and investing in youth. She lives a life full of adventure, service, discipline and fulfillment. She is beautiful, inspiring & bad ass. She has served our ...
EP 35: Rebel Pageant Queen – Dr. Corinne Devin
September 25, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week I want to introduce you to a rebel renaissance woman Dr. Corinne Devin. She is not only a doctor and a naval officer, but she is also Ms. United States! Talk about dynamic! I love it when a woman refuses to be one thing and expresses all sides of herself. She has lived in over 30 countries and does tons of service work mentoring and investing in youth. She lives a life full of adventure, service, discipline and fulfillment. She is beautiful, inspiring & bad ass. She has served our ...
#34 - Spotlight on Rebel Writer – Kristin Giese
September 18, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week I have the absolute pleasure of introducing you to Kristin Giese. Holy Poop buckets she is funny! What I was so pleasantly surprised by during this episode was her super sage wisdom and all the chills I got listening to her. I felt like I was in the studio with Brene Brown! Join us as we laugh about the weird and let our freak flags fly. Kristin started her career as a publicist and grew into a talent manager. She hails from the lifestyle space and owns her own business launching ...
EP 34: Spotlight on Rebel Writer – Kristin Giese
September 18, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week I have the absolute pleasure of introducing you to Kristin Giese. Holy Poop buckets she is funny! What I was so pleasantly surprised by during this episode was her super sage wisdom and all the chills I got listening to her. I felt like I was in the studio with Brene Brown! Join us as we laugh about the weird and let our freak flags fly. Kristin started her career as a publicist and grew into a talent manager. She hails from the lifestyle space and owns her own business launching ...
#33 - Are you a “Wanter?”
September 11, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBThis week we bring back my bestie Christina Dunbar. Please join us as we wax poetic on the philosophies of life in the creative entrepreneur grind. In this episode, we talk shop about our hearts competing desires for goals surrounding art and family and how that can drain us over time if we are not careful. The part of us that wants more vs. choosing to be content with what we currently have. I know this is something a lot of us struggle with so I hope this episode supports you today. In t...
EP 33: Are you a “Wanter?”
September 11, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBThis week we bring back my bestie Christina Dunbar. Please join us as we wax poetic on the philosophies of life in the creative entrepreneur grind. In this episode, we talk shop about our hearts competing desires for goals surrounding art and family and how that can drain us over time if we are not careful. The part of us that wants more vs. choosing to be content with what we currently have. I know this is something a lot of us struggle with so I hope this episode supports you today. In t...
#32 - How to Cultivate Mastery In Your Life
September 04, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.4 MBToday’s episode is all about something that will support you tremendously in making progress. We often see two options in black or white and feel stuck trying to choose between the lesser of two evils. But if you cultivate a Growth Mindset, we can often see solutions that are outside the box and move our lives forward. This episode is about how you can cultivate a growth mindset to experience more mastery in your life. In this episode you will hear: How to have better outcomes and results...
EP 32 – How to Cultivate Mastery In Your Life
September 04, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.4 MBToday’s episode is all about something that will support you tremendously in making progress. We often see two options in black or white and feel stuck trying to choose between the lesser of two evils. But if you cultivate a Growth Mindset, we can often see solutions that are outside the box and move our lives forward. This episode is about how you can cultivate a growth mindset to experience more mastery in your life. In this episode you will hear: How to have better outcomes and results...