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The Lazarus Practice: Ex Goldman Sachs and Headspace Leaders Pioneer a New Era of Personalised Mental Health Support in the United Kingdom

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LONDON, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Lazarus Practice launches today offering advanced psychotherapy and groundbreaking ‘multimodal’ therapeutic pathways.

The practice is not just a service, it’s a revolution in mental health care and represents a beacon of hope at a time when the UK faces a pervasive, worsening and indiscriminate nationwide mental health crisis that annually affects as many as one in four individuals, from all walks of life.

The practice is spearheaded by visionary founders Dr Ian Dodd, a former Goldman Sachs executive who experienced a severe burnout and depression, and Dr David Cox, ex-Chief Medical Officer at Headspace. It emerges from a critical need to overcome the widespread failures of the majority of private and public mental health services.

“Like many others, I’ve experienced first-hand how private and public mental health services most often fall well short of their promises. The words ‘quality’, ‘personalised’, and ‘recovery-oriented’ are widely misused and abused, leaving me horrified given the terrible human costs and suffering associated with such misrepresentation,” says Co-Founder and CEO, Dr Ian Dodd. “Our mission is simple: to furnish the highest calibre and most effective mental health support available, crafted to fit seamlessly into the lives of those who demand the utmost in quality and confidentiality.”

Bringing Hope to discerning clients

The practice recognises the, often silent, psychological costs of living demanding, high-pressure or high- stakes lifestyles. Its services are bespoke, intelligent, discreet and entirely human and it is well positioned to support successful, high-performing, prominent or high net worth individuals and their loved ones. It addresses the nuanced challenges faced by this demographic, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive.

Its services are rooted in good science and every component has been designed by highly skilled and knowledgeable experts. “Life changing outcomes are unlocked through the application of deep expertise, which allows for a very detailed understanding of our clients needs at any point in time and the provision of powerful, appropriate and precise support,” says Dr Dodd. “We have an extraordinary team, the very best, most of whom possess decades of experience supporting clients in changing their lives for the better.”

Advanced Psychotherapy

The practice offers outcome-focused psychotherapy programmes tailored to each client, delivered by highly knowledgeable therapists possessing the required skills and having significant experience of supporting others, with similar needs, in successfully achieving their desired outcomes. “The widespread problems with psychotherapy today, of which there are many, explain why of those starting it, more than half drop out (most quickly and never to return), less than one in ten achieve their outcomes, one in twenty people end up harmed or feeling worse,and the remainder report at best modest, often no, benefits. There is a HUGE unspoken problem,” says Dr Dodd.

Transformative ‘Multimodal’ Therapeutic Pathways

Groundbreaking multimodal pathways have the greatest potential for efficiently transforming client lives, with every client quickly experiencing a close-knit and expert multidisciplinary team coming around them comprising expertise in psychotherapy, sleep, nutrition, mindfulness and movement. A dedicated Client Advocate, a very experienced psychological practitioner, monitors progress, working to ensure that the best path is always being followed. “Simply put, our multimodal pathways transform both mental health and lives,” says Dr Dodd. “They vastly surpass the potential of psychotherapy alone and have the greatest potential to return to full mental health clients who find themselves struggling.” He adds “they work, they are game- and life-changing and our offering here is unique.”

A Vision for the Future

The Lazarus Practice is committed to revolutionising mental health support, providing cutting-edge, personalised services that foster genuine healing. It launches at a time when the need for trusted, effective mental health services has never been more acute and it stands ready to make a significant, positive impact on the lives of those it serves. 

For media inquiries, please contact:

Darcie Tanner, CMO
darcie@thelazaruspractice.com
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To learn more about The Lazarus Practice, visit:

Website: https://www.thelazaruspractice.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelazaruspractice/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/the-lazarus-practice

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Koozee Introduces Freeform Canvas and MCP in Major Platform Update

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Koozee Launches Freeform Canvas and MCP to Make Apparel Visual Production Repeatable

SYDNEY, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARII TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD today announced a major update to Koozee, its AI apparel visual production platform. The update introduces Freeform Canvas, a node-based workspace for reusable, multi-step fashion content workflows, and Koozee MCP, which lets supported AI agents access Koozee’s fashion visual tools for batch image generation. The company also consolidated its preset workflows under Quick Create.

“Freeform Canvas helps apparel teams connect each step of visual production and reuse workflows across a collection. MCP lets them bring Koozee’s fashion tools into supported AI agent workflows,” said Adrian Bennett, product lead at Koozee.

QUICK CREATE

Sellers choose an outcome — a model try-on, a flat lay, a ghost mannequin shot, a pose or scene change, an enhancement pass, or a short product video — upload a garment photo, and receive a finished visual. No prompt writing is required.

FREEFORM CANVAS

Freeform Canvas is a node-based workspace for connecting garment photos, model photos and visual references, or starting with an idea to generate text, images or video. Users can choose templates such as Outfit Swap or Recolor Garment, select an AI engine and carry each output into the next step to refine or extend a look. Users can add nodes and, for more creative control, add written instructions or reference images.

An approved look can become flat lays, three-view outfit images, nine-frame storyboards, scene variations or videos for product pages, ads and social media. Teams can save the workflow, replace assets and apply it across a whole collection. Canvas supports Gemini, Claude, GPT, Nano Banana, Seedance and Kling for text, image and video tasks.

MCP CONNECTS KOOZEE WITH AI AGENTS

Koozee MCP connects Koozee’s fashion visual tools to Codex, Claude Code, WorkBuddy, Antigravity and more. Users can request batch fashion image generation directly from their existing AI workspace. A copyable setup prompt connects the agent using OAuth and Streamable HTTP and configures it to use Koozee MCP for image generation.

AVAILABILITY

Both features are available now. Learn more about Koozee at koozee.ai.

ABOUT KOOZEE

Koozee is an AI visual production platform for apparel e-commerce

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Image caption: Koozee Freeform Canvas connects apparel references; MCP enables AI-agent fashion image generation. Models shown are AI-generated.

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Financial Cents Brings Back WorkflowCon for 2026 — Bigger Than Ever and Still Free

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Back by popular demand after a standout 2025, the two-day virtual conference for small and growing accounting firms returns November 9–10 with an expanded lineup: four keynotes, more than 20 speakers across five tracks and the Small & Mighty Awards

ATLANTA, Nov. 5, 2026 /CNW/ — WorkflowCon is back. Financial Cents, the practice management software built for small and growing accounting and bookkeeping firms, is bringing back its free annual virtual conference — and this year, it’s bigger than ever. After a standout 2025, WorkflowCon returns November 9–10, 2026, with an expanded two-day program for firm owners and teams across North America who want to grow with intention. Registration is open now, and attendance is completely free.

This year’s theme, “Focus Is the New Flex,” reframes what success looks like for small and growing firms. With owners pulled in every direction and pressured to offer more services to more clients, WorkflowCon makes the case for a different approach: deciding what not to do. The program spotlights firm owners who have committed to a single growth lever — a client niche, a service line or a distinct way of working — and held steady everywhere else.

The free, 100% virtual event spans five tracks — Workflow, AI, Client, Revenue and Team — so every member of a firm can find a relevant path. Attendees can join for one day or both, and session recordings are available afterward.

WorkflowCon 2026 features four keynote speakers:

Ethan Kross, PhD, psychologist and bestselling author of Shift and Chatter, who closes Day 1 with a session on managing emotions under pressure;Keila Hill-Trawick, CPA, founder and CEO of Little Fish Accounting, who delivers the opening plenary;Jan Haugo, founder of SmartAccountant.ai and co-author of Intuit’s AI certification; andNicole Davis, CPA, founder of Conscious Accounting and a Forbes Top 200 CPA.

They are joined by more than 20 firm owners, operators and advisors leading sessions throughout the program.

“WorkflowCon is an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, learn from other firm owners, and think differently about how you’re running your business,” said Hill-Trawick.

Highlights from the agenda include candid, practitioner-led sessions such as “Would You Fire This Client?” with Al-Nesha Jones, CPA, and Tony Proctor, EA; “Pricing Is How You Say No” with Logan Graf, CPA; “Attract A-Players in 45 Minutes” with Ryan Lazanis, CPA; “The Minimum Viable Operations Manual” with Justine Lackey; and “Before AI Touches Client Data,” a frank look at the questions every tool should answer before being entrusted with sensitive client data. The event opens with a host welcome from Financial Cents CEO Shahram Zarshenas. The full agenda, including Day 2 sessions, will be announced in the coming weeks.

“Running a firm means being pulled in a dozen directions at once, and the pressure to do more of everything never really lets up,” said Zarshenas. “WorkflowCon makes the opposite case. The firms we admire most didn’t grow by saying yes to everything; they got clear on what mattered and had the discipline to let the rest go. We created these two days so firm owners can step back from the daily grind, learn from peers who’ve made those calls and leave with a better sense of where to focus.”

The event will also crown the winners of the Small & Mighty Awards, which recognize standout accounting, bookkeeping, tax and advisory professionals across the U.S. and Canada in four categories. The four winners — selected from 12 finalists by an independent panel of practitioners — will be revealed live on Day 2.

Registration is free and open now at workflowcon.com.

Firms that want help making the case to a manager can use the conference’s ready-made “Convince Your Boss” email template, also available on the site.

About Financial Cents

Financial Cents is a leading practice management platform built to help accounting and bookkeeping firms streamline workflows, improve collaboration and scale without chaos. Thousands of firms across North America rely on Financial Cents to manage their work, clients and teams in one place. It is rated 4.8 out of 5 on Capterra and 4.7 out of 5 on G2. Learn more at financial-cents.com.

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Quality Steak, Inc.’s Bella Philly Steaks™ Brings Authentic Philly Cheesesteak to the Frozen Aisle

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Marinated Beef and Chicken Sandwich Slices create meals in minutes, now in approximately 300 Target stores and with online retailers nationwide

VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, N.J., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quality Steak, Inc., a family-owned Philadelphia-area meat company with more than 50 years of food industry experience, today announced the retail launch of Bella Philly Steaks™, a line of frozen Beef and Chicken Sandwich Slices. The products have been on shelf at approximately 300 Target stores along the East Coast since mid-September and are available nationwide online through Amazon.com, Di Bruno Bros. and Misfits Market. Each 12-ounce box has an in-store MSRP of $7.99. Additional retail distribution is planned for 2027.

Bella Philly Steaks are made with chopped, formed and sliced premium beef or chicken and finished with an exclusive marinade that delivers authentic Philly flavor.

Beyond the classic Philadelphia cheesesteak, Bella Philly Steaks are a simple, protein-forward base for meals at home, including skillet dinners, stuffed peppers, flatbread and pizza toppings, protein bowls, breakfast sandwiches, soups, cheesesteak dips and more.

“We’re proud to be a leading supplier and partner for restaurants across the country, and we’re excited to bring that same quality to consumers at home. In foodservice, you learn fast that a product has to be consistent, good-tasting and full of flavor, because professional kitchens don’t have time to spare,” said Gavin Mutter, managing partner of Quality Steak, Inc. “A kitchen at home at 6 p.m. is no different. We built Bella Philly Steaks to bring that same standard to families who want a real, protein-rich meal without the work and headache of planning.”

Home cooking is gaining momentum. According to FMI’s 2026 research on shopper meal trends, 44% of shoppers are having more family meals at home than a year ago, and 35% are cooking more often. The launch of Bella Philly Steaks will be supported by consumer and trade promotions, recipes, social content, couponing and influencer partnerships.

Find where to buy, plus recipes and product news, at BellaPhillySteaks.com. Follow Bella Philly Steaks on LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

About Quality Steak, Inc.
Quality Steak, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company based in Voorhees, New Jersey, with more than 50 years of meat expertise serving foodservice customers nationwide. A leading independent supplier of raw and fully cooked thin-sliced beef and chicken steak, the company also offers customized ready-to-eat protein products. Quality Steak, Inc. delivers value through innovative products, consistent quality and superior customer service. Through its new retail brand, Bella Philly Steaks, the company is on a quest to bring authentic Philadelphia flavor to home kitchens nationwide.

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Alissa Davis
VP Marketing
Quality Steak, Inc.
609-519-4873
Alissa.Davis@QualityFoodsInc.com

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