Podcasts about after high school

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we're joined by powerhouse voices from Utah's political leadership. Congressman Mike Kennedy—a practicing physician, licensed attorney, and business owner—discusses his recent visit to El Salvador's high-security prison, his legislation to strengthen Medicaid integrity, and efforts to crack down on repeat felons who reenter the U.S. illegally. Then, Marine Corps veteran and VetComm CEO Kate Monroe shares her plan to combat veteran homelessness through transitional basecamps and weighs in on President Trump's proposal to establish a national center for homeless vets. Finally, U.S. Senator John Curtis reflects on the importance of listening in his maiden Senate floor speech, highlights Utah's leadership in energy innovation, and discusses his bipartisan forest management bill. Plus, don't miss Kiley's Corner, where she dives into the wild story of international gamblers who bought 25 million lottery tickets and won $95 million in Texas. It's an episode you won't want to miss!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guest:Congressman Mike Kennedy, M.D., represents Utah's 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Elected in November 2024, he assumed office in January 2025. Kennedy brings a diverse professional background as a practicing family physician, licensed attorney, and experienced legislator.Kennedy has practiced as a family physician in Lindon, Utah, with Premier Family Medical Group. He has also volunteered at the Provo Volunteer Care Clinic, providing free medical care to uninsured Utah residents.Kennedy's political journey began in the Utah House of Representatives, where he served from 2013 to 2019. He then served in the Utah State Senate from 2021 to 2025. In 2018, he ran for the U.S. Senate, winning the Utah Republican Party's convention vote but losing the primary to Mitt Romney.In 2024, Kennedy won the Republican nomination for Utah's 3rd Congressional District and subsequently defeated his Democratic opponent in the general election. He was sworn into Congress in January 2025.In Congress, Kennedy serves on several key committees, including the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.-Kate Monroe was born in Northern California. After High School, she attended Corban University. She decided fairly quickly that she needed a bigger challenge. This need for a challenge led her to pursue going into the military.She made the tough choice to go into the Marine Corps. While serving her country she was injured many times and is a 90% disabled veteran. Kate says the “Marine Corps set her up for a successful life and career.”She says that when people speak with her especially in business, when she says she was a Marine, she can leverage that and it changes the minds of those that she deals with.The entrepreneurial spirit that Kate possesses she would say she got from her father. She has owned many businesses in various vertical market areas from lending, to sales coaching, her own car dealership, and real estate coaching.Kate Had a long tenure in the Automotive business. She climbed up to the GM level and had success in both sales management and the financial aspects of the auto industry. She then became a licensed realtor in the state of Ca, so that she could switch lanes and try her hand in Time Share sales.She was the Rookie of the year for the world for Wyndham. She was then the fastest promoted Director of Sales in the history of the company. She was a strong leader in that industry as well. She learned how to motivate, train and lead others in a high stress high volume sales environment.This year alone Kate is launching two major ventures. The first is to help veterans get the disability rating they deserve. She has a mission to get a million rated. Next is her Realtor Rehab coaching course and reality TV show set for production in June 2021.Bottomline, Kate is a fierce woman with a drive to help others succeed as she has! Her mission is to ensure that she can impart her success onto you. If you need a coach to take your idea or career to the next level, she is your best choice.-In the United States Senate, John R. Curtis proudly represents the citizens of Utah, embodying the pioneer values that shaped the state into an extraordinary place to live, work, and thrive.For Senator Curtis, results matter. Guided by America's founding principles, he tackles tough issues with innovative approaches, inviting all to the higher ground of common ground. He believes that big ideas, innovation, and consensus can drive transformational change. Senator Curtis is dedicated to crafting principle-centered policies and achieving real results for Utah and America. He leads critical conversations, convenes thoughtful leaders, fosters inclusive collaboration, develops sustainable solutions, and provides a vision of what is possible.During his seven years representing Utah's Third Congressional District, then-Representative Curtis passed 28 pieces of legislation into law. His accomplishments include better public land management, combating human trafficking, reducing burdensome regulations on small businesses, and more. He founded the Conservative Climate Caucus and was ranked by the nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking as the 5th most effective Republican member of Congress. In 2023, his office earned recognition as the best in Congress for constituent accountability and accessibility.Senator Curtis has built an international reputation for advancing American energy solutions that unleash U.S. clean fuels, strengthen the economy, enhance national security, ensure energy independence, and reduce global emissions simultaneously. He believes America must not only achieve energy independence but lead as an energy-dominant nation. Beyond energy, the Senator prioritizes strategic policies addressing China, fiscal responsibility, and solutions for broken social programs.Before his time in Congress, Senator Curtis was a small business owner and a proven problem solver. He served as Mayor of Provo City for eight years, earning a 94% approval rating and being named the “Top Elected Official on Social Media” in 2015. His leadership was recognized with awards such as the Silicon Slopes Community Hero, UVU's Civic Innovator Award, and Utah Valley Magazine's Person of the Year.Senator Curtis has been married to his wife, Sue, for 42 years. Together, they have six children and 17 grandchildren. Their family motto, “In Unity There is Strength,” continues to guide how he serves, works, and lives. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Alan Clarke Helmick was born August 27th, 1945 in Delta, Colorado. He attended school in Delta graduating from Delta High School in 1963. While in High School Alan met a woman by the name of Sharon Leonard and the two became high school sweethearts. After High School he went on to graduate from Adams State College with a degree in physics. Alan and Sharon ended up getting married and the two over many years had four children together. Alan even created his own company, Helmick Mortgage Corporation and become very successful. Unfortunately, Sharon passed away New Year's Eve 2003 leaving Alan alone and severely depressed. He picks up dancing as a hobby where he meets Miriam Giles however, that relationship would end in his murder.

Dan Wetzel was interviewed by Rev. Anne Blanchard live from the Retreat House on May 19th, 2024. Here is some information provided by Dan: "I was raised in a family of devout Catholics where I felt a deep connection with Jesus. After High School, I joined a Catholic order of priests with the intention of becoming one myself. However, after completing four years of college, I decided to leave the church as I did not feel that I was getting all the answers that I sought. In 1977, I Came Upon A Course in Miracles. I felt that I had found my path. The Course made sense to me. I studied, applied and taught the Course for the next 40 years. Compelled to go deeper in 2017, I left my long time marriage and joined the Living Miracles community in Chapala Mexico, where I stayed for a year and a half. When I felt complete there, I moved to Namaste in Ajijic Mexico, and over a year later moved again to Villa Del Angel as I felt Guided by Spirit. During my time in Mexico, I learned of Awakening Together and the teachings of Regina Dawn Akers. I was ready and willing to take the next step which was profound. Clarity ensued and self inquiry assisted in the deepening understanding of any beliefs that I held about myself and seeming separation from God. I continue to learn that my awakening is a gradual revelation that the awareness had always been present, but was mixed with emotions, sensations and thoughts and experienced as the personal self called Dan. Stillness and peace increase daily with meditation and contemplation. Presently, I reside near Mighty Companions with whom I join frequently for support and prayer and the inward journey back to the One Self. I trust that the universe is conspiring to do me good. Allowing everything without judgment, to accept “what is”, is Holy Spirit's (Inner Wisdom) purpose for the dream world of duality, replacing the ego's purpose of separation. Accepting that only Oneness is real is the Atonement, the end of the dream of separation, life and death, and is the experience of the Happiness that We are." Love podcasts? You might also enjoy one of the programs listed here: https://awakening-together.org/interact/podcasts/

Pete Abbott is an American drummer, percussionist, songwriter, producer, born in Los Angeles, CA, raised in Denver, CO, began playing drums at age 10. After High School, Abbott attended University of Miami's “Studio Music and Jazz” program. Pete has performed with The Average White Band, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Larry Carlton, Keb Mo, Bette Midler, Ashley Monroe and many others. Pete has called Nashville home for the last 15 years.    Some Things That Came Up:  -4:15 The Press Roll  -7:30 Finishing Degree at The University of Miami  -14:00 University of Miami stylistic small groups  -14:30 The challenges of ECM music. Jon Christensen and his ride cymbals -16:30 Long phrases. Jack DeJohnette -19:30 The seriousness of clave -22:00 Jim Keltner on Ry Cooder's “Bop Till' You Drop” -25:00 Pete's Shuffle  -34:00 Hearing Issues  -38:15 Swedish drummer Per Lindval -40:00 Learning a new language  -44:00 Average White Band and Blood, Sweat and Tears  -49:00 AWB was the BEST musical experience -52:40 20% playing and 80% hang  -53:15 Segue 61 educational institute  -56:40 Let the brain picking begin  -1:02:20 Church Training  -1:11:00 Favorite drummers: James Gadson, Steve Gadd, Greg Morrow, Jim Gordon. -1:18:40 Pilots License!    Follow:  FB: https://www.facebook.com/pete.abbott.14/ The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!   Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:   https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1   One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!   Buy Rich's exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Where do you find your identity? In this episode, Jeff and Jim discuss: Seeing God's hand in the trials of our lives. Understanding that all things belong to God. Glorifying God in all we do and supporting our communities as we do so. Identifying the gift of gratitude in your life every single day. Key Takeaways: God is faithful. He can use our setbacks for us go grow closer to Him and find success. Finding a faith community and a strong church can help you to manage the valleys of life and bring you closer to Christ. There are creative ways you can build your legacy and build a legacy for your employees as well if you look for them. If you allow the Holy Spirit to minister to you, you will be able to minister to others.   "Even on my worst days, I can love Jesus and be loved back." —  Jim LynchAbout Jim Lynch: My name is James (Jim) Lynch. I was born in Pensacola, FL and moved to Grand Junction, CO when I was 8 years old. After High School, I attended Dekalb College in Georgia and did not graduate as God had other plans for me. I had two car accidents in two weeks, totaling both cars. After the second accident, I was unscathed but walked away from the accident, hit my knees, and gave my life to Christ. That night, when I arrived at my apartment my neighbor asked, unprompted, “Jim, do you need a job….?”, “WELL!  As a matter of fact!” He handed me a phone number and address and told me to show up there at 8am the next day. When I arrived, I began my career in Landscaping and have been doing that ever since. God does know what is best for us. JPL Cares is an ASCA top 100 in North America company in Snow Maintenance and a formidable competitor in the landscape maintenance arena in the Front Range of Colorado. We will be celebrating 31 years in business in 2023.  Ministry/Motto: ‘BRINGLIFE to our customers through the service we provide.' A video that demonstrates our heart for the Special needs community. At this point, we have completed 7 homes for Cottonwood Community Alternatives. Two years ago, we had an opportunity to bid an 85-acre facility.  We made it to the final 3. “What sets you apart from the competition?”, They asked. Well, anyone can cut grass but not everyone can BRINGLIFE. If you sign us, we will do all the maintenance for the Women's Crisis Shelter, next door to your facility ($15k value). We closed the deal! As a company, we also support Colorado Uplift, Compassion International, World Vision, Hornbuckle, Marketplace Chaplains, and other local and global ministries. JPL Cares is a member of C12 Denver South forum. To learn more please reach out to John Price at 719-233-0597 or john.price@c12group.com C12: Christian Business Forums and Executive Coaching (joinc12.com)My wife (Tiffany) and I hold several individual industrial/mixed-use properties, we are investors in a multi-family development in Denver, CO. We own a 20% interest in an Austin, TX Landscape Company ‘CTX Proscapes', we have a B&B in Boca Grande, FL, and are members of Red Rocks Church, Littleton Campus.  Tiffany is the head of the hospitality ministry at the Littleton campus, where I get to support her. In all other things, Tiffany is my primary support here on earth. We are both in love with Jesus and strive to hear from and act on the calling of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We know that all we have is because of the gifts of our Father in Heaven.Connect with Jim Lynch:Website: www.jplcares.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/james-lynch-95a57415  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: www.arkosglobal.comPodcast: www.generousbusinessowner.comBook: www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: www.facebook.com/arkosglobalLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisorsYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Inattentive ADHD, the Stealth Diagnosis. People with Inattentive ADHD tend to fly under the radar for years, decades even, women and girls more often (inadvertently) than men and boys. They are labeled as disorganized, always late, space case, overwhelmed and over-committed, the kid with no friends, the school dropout. After High School (almost half the […] The post Inattentive ADHD, the Stealth Diagnosis appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Gretchen Warthen is an American cinematographer whose work has taken her from Hollywood sound stages to shooting from the back of a camel in India, an elephant in Thailand, the bow of a boat off Venezuela, hovering over Alaskan glaciers and the deserts of the Sahara in a helicopter. Gretchen was born in Idaho, the only child of parents Kathryn Warthen, a retired horticulturist, and Brian Warthen who, after a lifetime of struggle, found his true success in graphic arts. As a child, Gretchen was a tough girl in school with a rebellious nature. After High School, she headed to Boise State University where she gained a Bachelors in Communications before moving to Washington State where she went back to school at the Evergreen State College for a Bachelors in Liberal Arts. It was at Boise State that she began taking an interesting in film-making and undertook projects that showed her natural talent for the art which led her to pursue a career in the industry. By now Gretchen had a plan to be a camera operator and she steered her course starting in wardrobe through set design and props until she was on set where she wanted to be. Her youthful defiance and determination paid off and led her to success across genres. Gretchen has worked as the Director of Photography for the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary feature "Circus of Books," the epic international OWN documentary series "Operation Change," the Emmy Award-winning NBC series “Starting Over,” the Showtime documentary series “The Real L Word” and the award winning documentary feature “East LA Interchange." She has also DP'd two award-winning narrative feature films, Sharon Gless's “Hannah Free” and “Jamie and Jessie are Not Together.” Gretchen has been a camera operator on popular Emmy Award-winning prime time reality programming, including “Project Runway,” “The Apprentice” and “America's Next Top Model”. Her narrative credits also include FX's “Mayans MC”, FOX's “Call Me Kat” and FOX's “Welcome to Flatch.” Gretchen has also been a camera operator on popular Live Comedy Specials including Netflix's "Dave Chappell - Age of Spin” and “Hannah Gadsby - Douglas”. When she is not working, Gretchen's passion is collecting Vespa scooters and driving fast cars. She lives in LA with her partner Documentary Director and Unscripted reality Co-Executive Producer. Natalee Watts.Women whose work Gretchen admires:Shana Hagan - I admire her mentorship, high standards and gentle guidance. Shana has the documentary career I have always dreamed of having. Mandy Walker - I admire her creativity and ability to do it the way she wants to do it without being too heavily influenced by others. (Plus, works with Baz Luhrmann…)Ana Amortegui - I admire her passion for life and having it all. Her gratitude for life's struggles along the journey.Chris Wairegi - I admire her motivation to make a difference in other people's lives.Gretchen's Playlist:Superchick “One girl revolution”Ladytron Metric Wax Tailor (discovered because of his remix of Doris Day's “Perhaps”)Silver Sun Pickups Old Madonna (Ray of Light is my fave record)Doris Day - Fun Sydney Bechet - JazzBessie Smith - BluesBig Maybell - BluesNina Simone - BluesHost: Chris Stafford Produced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4769409/advertisement

Gretchen Warthen is an American cinematographer whose work has taken her from Hollywood sound stages to shooting from the back of a camel in India, an elephant in Thailand, the bow of a boat off Venezuela, hovering over Alaskan glaciers and the deserts of the Sahara in a helicopter. Gretchen was born in Idaho, the only child of parents Kathryn Warthen, a retired horticulturist, and Brian Warthen who, after a lifetime of struggle, found his true success in graphic arts. As a child, Gretchen was a tough girl in school with a rebellious nature. After High School, she headed to Boise State University where she gained a Bachelors in Communications before moving to Washington State where she went back to school at the Evergreen State College for a Bachelors in Liberal Arts. It was at Boise State that she began taking an interesting in film-making and undertook projects that showed her natural talent for the art which led her to pursue a career in the industry. By now Gretchen had a plan to be a camera operator and she steered her course starting in wardrobe through set design and props until she was on set where she wanted to be. Her youthful defiance and determination paid off and led her to success across genres. Gretchen has worked as the Director of Photography for the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary feature "Circus of Books," the epic international OWN documentary series "Operation Change," the Emmy Award-winning NBC series “Starting Over,” the Showtime documentary series “The Real L Word” and the award winning documentary feature “East LA Interchange." She has also DP'd two award-winning narrative feature films, Sharon Gless's “Hannah Free” and “Jamie and Jessie are Not Together.” Gretchen has been a camera operator on popular Emmy Award-winning prime time reality programming, including “Project Runway,” “The Apprentice” and “America's Next Top Model”. Her narrative credits also include FX's “Mayans MC”, FOX's “Call Me Kat” and FOX's “Welcome to Flatch.” Gretchen has also been a camera operator on popular Live Comedy Specials including Netflix's "Dave Chappell - Age of Spin” and “Hannah Gadsby - Douglas”. When she is not working, Gretchen's passion is collecting Vespa scooters and driving fast cars. She lives in LA with her partner Documentary Director and Unscripted reality Co-Executive Producer. Natalee Watts.Women whose work Gretchen admires:Shana Hagan - I admire her mentorship, high standards and gentle guidance. Shana has the documentary career I have always dreamed of having. Mandy Walker - I admire her creativity and ability to do it the way she wants to do it without being too heavily influenced by others. (Plus, works with Baz Luhrmann…)Ana Amortegui - I admire her passion for life and having it all. Her gratitude for life's struggles along the journey.Chris Wairegi - I admire her motivation to make a difference in other people's lives.Gretchen's Playlist:Superchick “One girl revolution”Ladytron Metric Wax Tailor (discovered because of his remix of Doris Day's “Perhaps”)Silver Sun Pickups Old Madonna (Ray of Light is my fave record)Doris Day - Fun Sydney Bechet - JazzBessie Smith - BluesBig Maybell - BluesNina Simone - BluesHost: Chris Stafford Produced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.com

This week in the studio my guest's story is one of humble beginnings that could not deter him from chasing his dreams. After High School he started as a military police officer in the Navy, my guest held a burning desire to become a Navy SEAL since the tender age of 12. That aspiration would come to fruition in the aftermath of the life-altering events of 9/11.My guest is more than a retired United States Navy SEAL; he is a highly decorated hero with multiple deployments to the volatile landscapes of the Middle East. After two decades of serving with unwavering loyalty and honor, He embarked on a new mission. He founded CommSafe AI, a groundbreaking technology company dedicated to eradicating toxic communication and behavior within large enterprises and the Department of Defense. In his remarkable story, we find not only the embodiment of resilience and dedication but also the profound message that, with unwavering commitment, one can achieve their dreams and continue to make a meaningful impact long after the uniform is hung up. Join us as we delve into the life and wisdom of this exceptional individual who exemplifies the true essence of service, leadership, and innovation. Please welcome into the studio Ty Smith…

Jenny Ellis is the owner of The Artful Chair.  She spent her childhood in Ohio, then moved to Boca Raton, Florida in 1968, in a hurricane!  After High School, she secured a scholarship at Texas Christian University where she studied Fashion Design, Clothing Construction and Textiles . Jenny was always a creative maker, even as a child she learned how to make pillows and crafty things, but she was very fond of textures and textiles.  Initially, she thought she'd be in the fashion industry, making beautiful ball gowns and party dresses.  And initially, she did.   When she bought thier first house, Jenny started to look at those windows to be "dressed" ..you know how every homeowner does.   She decided they must be easy to make, compared to the curvy complicated dresses and gowns she was doing.  She set out to find out and decided to get her window treatment certification (WTCP)  in South Florida at the Master's level. There she started "Designs by Jenny G" ( when Kenny G was popular, it was catchy) she found that window treatments and soft furnishings were way more lucrative and less stressful than dressmaking.   in 2002 Jenny became Macy Furniture Store's window treatment specialist and they included her in their trips to High Point Furniture Market.   Her eyes were opened. The creative ideas were just exploding.  Jenny thought about how she could make high fashion chairs with her arsenal of dressmaking skills. Fast forward to a move to Asheville, NC in 2004, and she had the opportunity to, as her new husband called it, "reinvent herself". Jenny did try a few different things. Initially, she thought she would just do soft furnishings, and window treatments again, but she was not feeling the same about the market as she was in south Florida.  Her husband then asked her the most memorable question: "What have I always wanted to do, but never had the opportunity to?" She told him her idea of upholstering beautiful artful chairs, like she made dresses, and told him about her vision from High Point Furniture Market.  Her husband gave her the blessing to follow her passion and she enrolled in upholstery classes for 2 years at a local technical school. Then Jenny launched her crazy unique business, The Artful Chair in 2013, at age 57.    It was definitely a niche; people never saw anything like it. Her creative chairs made everyone smile.  She could have done "regular" upholstery because she understood the rules. She did the learning.  But her vision was so different she thought she could create amazing upholstered furniture and sell it.  Jenny had to push through a lot of barriers, and setbacks, but finally she found her ideal customers.    This year Jenny is launching online learning classes of her most popular designs, as well as offering beginner basics. She is so excited to open up this wonderful, fun world of upholstery for creative DIYs everywhere.  It's a long way from her dressmaking years, but she could not be any happier about the journey she has traveled. If you ask anyone in the upholstery industry, it is becoming a lost art or trade.  Jenny is here to revive it in a big way.     Jenny's Motto from Vincent Van Gogh:" Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist."   Jenny is on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok   Links and Resources;  Some of the links I provide, specifically to Amazon and a few others, require me to let you know that if you use those links and make a purchase, I will make some money.  I won't make a million dollars, but I might be able to get a cup of coffee, so thank you!   Life Whimsy: How to Play, and Work More Creatively by Wendy Conklin       The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   Merril Y Landis, LTD   Angel's Distributing, LLC   National Upholstery Association  

Michael Lewis Brown, Sr. “Mickey”, 69, of Palm Harbor, Florida entered his eternal home on May 23, 2023, after a brief illness. Mickey was born on November 3, 1953 in the small town of Grove Hill and grew up in nearby Jackson, along the Tombigbee River. After High School, Mickey worked for Brown's Home Center, which was founded by his grandparents. He later started ML Brown Construction in Alabama. Mickey attended the University of South Alabama, a national research university, but his heart was with the Crimson Tide of the University of Alabama. “Roll Tide” was a familiar refrain on...Article Link

This week in the studio a man who at an early age knew that military service was in his future. Having a father that not only served in World War II, but was then called back to active duty for the Korean War. His father's commitment to his country left a lasting impact in this guest's mind. He spent an extraordinary amount of time in the woods near his house learning field craft, but he also spent time in a homemade lab located in his childhood barn learning the science of Chemistry and love for learning. After High School this guest studied at the University of South Carolina until he decided to take a break and join the American war effort in Vietnam. Joining the Army in the Chemical Corps he quickly changed his mind and got transferred to the Infantry where he completed Airborne training, Ranger school, Special Forces selection before finally joining the coveted MAC V SOG teams going across the fence into parts unknown to take the fight directly to the NVA and other communist regimes. After completing a career of over 21 years in the US Army this guest became CEO of High Performing Solutions and author of the acclaimed book “The Stress Effect” which teaches anyone willing to learn how to make decisions under high stress and suicide prevention. Please welcome Henry L. (DICK) Thompson (PhD) aka Dynamite into the studio…..

I've known David Zettler since the 6th Grade at Magnolia Middle school in Meridian, MS. We were friends and played in the school band until we graduated together in 1990. After High School, our friendship and love for drums has grown deeper and stronger as the years have gone on. It's my honor to introduce […] The post Ep.22 – David Zettler: Give Me An Audience & Push Go! appeared first on Dial-A-Drummer Podcast.

He was born in Kingsland, Arkansas in 1932.  After High School he served in the Air Force for four years and then…well then he began...

Pamela was born in the small town of New Braunfels which is located in central Texas. As a 2008 graduate of New Braunfels High School, Pamela was a member of NBHS Student Council, NBHS National Honor Society, NBHS Unicorn Marching Band, and NBHS Dance Team. She also participated as a 2008 MidTexas Symphony Debutante. After High School, Pamela continued her education at the University Of Texas at Austin, where she studied abroad at the University of Cantabria in Santander, Spain. She graduated in May 2012 with Bachelor's Degrees in both Spanish (Hispanic Studies) and International Relations and Global Studies with accompanying minors in Latin American Studies and Geography. For the school year of 2012-2013, Pamela served as a Bilingual Tutor in public service with Americorps: ACE- A Continuing Education. Through this organization, she mentored children in grades K-2nd to attain their grade-appropriate reading level. It is here where she was encouraged to apply to law school. In the Fall of 2013, Pamela began her journey to attain a Juris Doctorate from Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas. She interned with Catholic Charities of the Houston-Galveston Archdiocese as well as worked at Boutique Bilingual Personal Injury Law Firm in Houston, Texas. Upon graduation, she worked at an Immigration Law Firm where she began her passion for helping immigrants. Upon licensure by the Supreme Court Of Texas, Pamela returned to Catholic Charities to work in the Unaccompanied Children's Program, representing juveniles who were detained in Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) shelters and in immigration removal proceedings. Pamela has now relocated to Austin, TX to work for Peek Law Group, PLLC, an Immigration and Criminal Defense Firm. Here she is currently the Managing Attorney for the Immigration Removal Department where she advocates tenaciously for immigrants at their bond hearings and those currently in removal proceedings. Pamela is also a Member of the Western District of The State of Texas. Leduc Entertainment is a video production company with offices in New Orleans, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. We help business owners and creatives scale their businesses through video marketing. Using YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Twitter, we are able to communicate your message, brand, and product in an engaging way. Your business deserves great videos!

After High School we all go our seperate ways. Some of us go to college, some go to the military, and in some cases a few of us make up a barely believable story so thousands of people donate money in the hopes of helping a homeless man with a heart of gold who didn't actually do what people believe he did.Back in 2017 the world was introduced to the story of Katie McClure, her boyfriend Mark D'Amico, and said homeless man, our boy Johnny Bobbitt Jr. Bobbitt gave Katie his last $20 for gas when he saw that she was stranded on the side of I-95. It didn't take long for the scheme to unravel, but not after the trio made away with $400k in GoFundMe donations. Once the truth was out the world was shocked.Not as shocked as Nanner and I, because we went to High School with Katie McClure. Hear what we think of our former classmates shady plot and how the Fritz Boyz would have dealt with old Johnny Bobbitt (aka The Weak Link).

When Herb was in High School, he wanted to be an architect, though he didn't quite know what it was. After High School he went to college, but dropped out after 2 years. After working in retail for a number of years, he went back to college to pursue Architecture. In this podcast, Herb shares his College Journey, Career Flow, About US Colleges, Exploring Colleges, Majors, Impact of College and Advice for High Schoolers and Parents. In particular, we discuss the following with him: College Journey Types of US Colleges How to Explore Colleges, Majors College Impact Advice to High Schoolers Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing Dr. Herb Childress [0:50] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [2:01] The Initial College Journey [5:08] On Going Back to College [9:48] Types of US Colleges [11:11] How Families Should Approach College Education [19:37] Majors - How to Explore [24:25] Finding Your Passion [27:23] Looking for a College Degree versus College Experience [29:35] Finding Your College [32:11] Herb's College Experience [36:28] Impact of College [40:08] Advice to High Schoolers [42:41] Our Guest: Dr. Herb Childress is a Writer, Social Researcher and Academic. Dr. Childress received the Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture from the University of California Berkeley. He then earned his PhD in Architecture (Environment- Behavior Studies) from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Dr. Childress has a number of fiction and nonfiction books to his credit. Memorable Quote: “ Every good thing that's happened in my career is because I've said yes to some opportunity that I was afraid of.” Dr. Herb Childress. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Similar Episodes: College Experiences Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter. Follow us on Instagram. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.

Lynnette was born in Illinois but grew up in Detroit. As a child she mainly played basketballand was the captain of her team and was named all city and all state. She planned on playingbasketball in the olympics, but her knees disagreed… After High School she got involved in Tae Kwon Do and in 1988 ... Lynnette Love – Olympic Gold Medal – Ep88

Welcome back to the Millionaire Real Estate Podcast! Today, we sat down with Brandon Baca to discuss setting an income goal, business planning, time management, and more!    -   Brandon was born and raised in Sherman, Texas. After High School, Brandon enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and was assigned to the 14th Marine Regiment, serving in Ramadi, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004-2005.   Upon his return to the United States Brandon, and his bride Andrea, took up residence in Oklahoma City. They have been married for 19 years, and have 6 children.   Brandon is a real estate industry veteran, having closed over 100 million in personal sales, and is the founder of Ten Oaks Real Estate, a residential real estate company with offices in Dallas, TX, Knoxville, TN, Nashville, TN, and Oklahoma City, OK. He has a passion for helping real estate agents achieve personal and professional success.   Website: https://www.tenoaksre.com/    -   This episode is sponsored by CanZell Realty. CanZell is one of the fastest-growing virtual/hybrid companies with a focus on providing local leadership, revenue share opportunities, and top technology for agents. Learn how you can keep more of your commission and sell more real estate at joincanzell.com - Join CanZell HERE: https://joincanzell.com/

Once our kids are in high school and even college, they should be getting comfortable with advocating for themselves in getting the support they need in their education. What does the journey look like—should look like—on the way to that independence?   Laura J. Patey, M. Ed. Is the Dean for Academic Advancement at Wesleyan University, in Middletown, CT. She has over thirty years of experience in higher education, serving as director of services for students with disabilities at Wesleyan, Lesley University, and Wheelock College. Ms. Patey is a strategic educational leader with extensive experience working with students and faculty to ensure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and has experience as a special education teacher, vocational rehabilitation counselor, consultant, and co-owner of a private, for-profit rehabilitation agency   Sydney Taylor-Klaus has a BA from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT (class of 2020), with a double major in Chemistry and Neuroscience and Behavior. Diagnosed with Dyslexia in Elementary School, her love for math and science balanced her struggles with reading and writing. Over the years, Sydney learned to use strategies to manage her challenges, and became her own best advocate. After High School she took a Gap Year because she knew she needed a brain-break. Since college, she has been working as a medical assistant with her sights set on medical school -- a perfect match for her passions for science, teaching, and caring for other human beings! An avid Ultimate Frisbee player she found a passion for rock climbing as a second sport throughout the pandemic.   Listen to this motivational Parenting With Impact episode with Laura Patey and Sydney Taylor-Klaus about how to talk to your kids and encourage them to advocate for themselves in setting up accommodations at school.   10 Parenting Tips for School Success with Complex Kids There are only 10 tips in this FREE parent's guide from the experts at ImpactParents -- and they're the only ones you need to give you the foundation to help your kids find school success! Used by parents all over the world, you learn quick steps to lighten the load and help smart kids feel good about school again. Here is what to expect on this week's show: What are the foundations of seeking accommodations in high school and college? The importance of seeking support in college to understand needs on the college level. Understanding the PURPOSE of accommodations is key in taking ownership.   Links Mentioned: https://www.wesleyan.edu/studentaffairs/disabilities/Parents/transition.html Related Articles: How do I Motivate My Child to do… Anything!? Five Motivators to Get Anything Done ADHD Behavior Management- Is It All About Teaching Motivation?     Connect with Laura: Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City-based Jazz Trombonist Stan Bock .. He came to Kansas City from Portland, Oregon about 5 months ago and things are taking off .. On September 21, 2022 he will be a part of the Boulevard Big Band at The Warwick playing with a jazz heavyweight in Eric Marienthal .. Stan was born into a musical family and hs father was a cornet player and High School band director while his mother was a singer and pianist that also taught private piano students. After High School, he attended Fort Hays State in Kansas and went on to the University of Northern Iowa .. Along with performing, he is respected teacher and champion of jazz with over six decades under his belt .. We talk about this long career and his current home of KC in full .. Enjoy this interview .. Click to listen.Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players and minds around the world giving fans all that jazz ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the YouTube Neon Jazz  Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/neonjazzkc, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com When you are there, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4 or through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/neonjazzkc - Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends ..

Don Wilkins is the features Editor for the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer. Don and his family are longtime members of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church in Owensboro. At Walnut Memorial, Don is a Sunday school teacher, serves as co-chair of the church's van ministry and part of the video-tech team there. But above all, he is a born-again believer who recognizes Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Don says he fell into his career in journalism. After High School he enrolled in Owensboro Community College and pursued a course that was simply called, “basic reporting”. A professor asked him to join the College newspaper staff and that ignited the journalism fire that was burning within him. Keep reading...

Are you looking for online platforms to monetize your online presence? Jennifer Palmer speaks with Favour Obasi-ike to speak on how to build systems that work for you online. Jennifer Palmer worked through High School, at the Drive-in, and in restaurants. After High School, she helped run a cafe in Banff, AB. That was her first entrepreneurship experience it was a short one. She was back in Calgary, working in hotels until 1992. That summer she was placed by a temporary agency, as a receptionist, with a financial planning firm. In September, she became a full-time employee. That began her 18 years in the financial services industry. In 2005, she became an independent financial advisor and that lasted 5 years. At that time she was again an entrepreneur, as she was building her own business. There were so many hats to wear and she was a new Mom. Most of her time was spent consulting other families building businesses and raising families. Many hours of networking, trade shows, and marketing online have evolved. Forever a student there has been so much growth. Follow OnlineForAuthors Podcast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Spotify, and more on her podcast website. AD Break: Grab the best real estate plots for sale and read the AMG Realtors blog from AMG Realtors today: https://amgrealtors.com/ Resources: Listen to We Don't PLAY podcast on wedontplaypodcast.com Learn how to use Pinterest for business with Pinterest SEO Marketing strategies. ✅ Grab your free Pinterest marketing course here! Visit http://playinc.online/pinterest to start using Pinterest.com as a business today. Connect with Favour Obasi-ike here: https://znap.link/flaevbeatz Join the Pinterest & SEO Marketing club on Clubhouse today using this link here. Join the Pinterest & SEO Marketing Facebook Group to join the LIVE! sessions here. Listen to Favour Obasi-ike on the Wisdom App Rate this Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/wedontplay --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wedontplay/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wedontplay/support

What happens after graduation?  SUCH a big question we well dive into today with Stephanie Haynes, author, parent and so much more!Remember the Instagram Live Stephanie and I had on “Parent Burnout” a couple months ago? Well, it's time you see what else Stephanie's been up to:Stephanie Wrote an incredible book:College is not mandatory. A Parents Guide to Navigating the Options Available To Our Kids After High School.Soooo good.  Her book talks about other options in a way that really lays it out there for both parents and students.What an important topic!As the world has shifted, and even finances.. people are questioning next steps..This book takes you on that journey and beyond.Stephanie Haynes Info:Stephanie Haynes, ACCEducation Coach and Consultant, Stephanie Haynes Coaching and ConsultingICF Certified 2020PCCI Certified 2021Schedule an Inquiry Call TODAY!Most parents and educators aren't sure how to help teens figure out their next steps after high school. College Is Not Mandatory gives parents and educators the tools to introduce and discuss the available options so their teen can step confidently into their future. Check out the book today!Website: StephanieHaynes.netSubscribe for free resourcesYouTube ChannelFacebook: facebook.com/groups/collegeisnotmandatoryInstagram: @EdCoachStephHaynes_________________GIFTS FOR YOU:*Experienced pregnancy loss? I have a little something for you.. Just write me at: ariel@imperfectparenting.net*Looking to get pregnant over 40? Here are 7 steps to a healthy pregnancy that worked for me and my clients?Write me at: ariel@imperfectparenting.netMidlife Fertility Pregnancy-  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST on YoutubeThis week.. LIVE@10 AM Pacific:6/17/22 “Is this the right choice?” Midlife fertility and pregnancy.https://youtu.be/cZ1kakaLsRM*Want to apply for my last private coaching spot? (Apply until 6/19/22)https://forms.gle/xK3sUm1CSYPDaEz4A*Got 3 minutes to do a survey to guide next things coming?Midlife fertility survey:https://forms.gle/uXUVmrSuh3ge5DtC6Imperfect Parenting survey:https://forms.gle/by7eAppDT6RFS9jB8Midlife Fertility and pregnancy Instagram:@arielgreenanderssonImperfect Parenting Website:https://imperfectparenting.net

The team sits down with Ásgeir and Anton, the co-directors of "Come to Harm," available exclusively to Fandor this month.Ásgeir Sigurðsson and Anton Karl Kristensen, the co-directors behind “Come to Harm” started their filmmaking journey early in their lives. Born in 2000 (Ásgeir) and 1998 (Anton), they met when they were little through their parent's friendship. One evening when they were bored at a dinner party, they looked to the laptop to kill their time with iMovie and after some experimentation they quickly found that filmmaking was what they were meant to do. After High School they went different paths. Anton moved to the U.S to study filmmaking at The New York Film Academy whilst Ásgeir went on to make a web series for the National Television in Iceland. While Anton was abroad, Ásgeir wrote “Come to Harm'' and when Anton came back to Iceland the first thing on their minds was finding a way to produce it. Ásgeir looked to his old schoolmates who were more than happy to help work on the film. Even though the budget was low, the cast and crew's passion for the project was immense and is the reason the outcome of the film is beyond what they thought could be.Fandor on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fandorTwitter: https://twitter.com/FandorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandorfilms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✨ Brought to you by Ride iQ, the most productive equestrian coaching tool in the world. Start your 2-week free trial in the Ride iQ mobile app for iPhone and Android. ✨ On today's episode of "In Stride," Sinead talks to 5* event rider Lillian Heard. Lillian grew up in a small town in Maryland and was introduced to eventing through Seneca Valley Pony Club. After High School, she went on to work for 5* event rider Jan Bynny while she attended the University of Virginia. Her plan to go to law school after getting her undergraduate degree changed when she bought a very special horse named Share Option or "Whitey." Whitey took her on a different path. Together, Lillian and Whitey went up the levels and ultimately went around their first CCI5*-L together. Whitey is the first of multiple horses Lillian has brought up the levels of eventing. Today, she rents a barn from her longtime coach and mentor Boyd Martin at Windurra in Pennsylvania. On this episode, Sinead and Lillian are talking about facing fear after injury. ✨ In addition to weekly invitations to Office Hours, Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by the world‘s best coaches. All for only $29.99/month. Start your 2-week free trial in the Ride iQ mobile app for iPhone and Android. Visit Ride-iQ.com for more info! ✨

On this Episode I speak with one of the most dynamic scorers in South Carolina Basketball History, Devan Downey. Devan has done it all when it comes to the game of basketball, he was a high school standout ranked nationally in the top 40 of the 2005 Rivals 150 while playing at Chester High School in Chester, SC, he was also selected to the 2005 Jordan Brand Classic All-American Game. At the time of graduating and receiving the 2005 South Carolina's Mr. Basketball and AAA Player of the Year Award, Devan was 2nd All-Time in Career Points with 2,738. After High School, Devan made his way to be a Bearcat at the University of Cincinatti where he played Big East basketball and received All Conference & All American Honors. After finishing his freshman year there, due to coaching changes, Devan decided to come closer to home and play for the University of South Carolina, here is where he spent his last 3 collegiate basketball years. After racking up on countless accolades from All-SEC Honors to All-American Team Honors, Devan focused his eyes towards a long professional basketball career. With a long basketball career which started 25 + years ago for Devan comes knowledge of the game with stories, situations, and experience to follow. Listen here for a transparent conversation about basketball, scouting, recruiting, and playing the game that you love. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rantinwithnique/support

On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with David Faulk about his experience growing up in the woods and waters of Arkansas and his pursuit of the Royal, Grand and Super Turkey Slams. David was born and raised in central Arkansas. He bass fished competitively in high school and some in college when time allowed. After High School he attended MS State where he obtained a degree in wildlife & fisheries science. During college David got hooked on turkey hunting. After college he moved to Colorado and was able to harvest his first elk and antelope which sparked yet another outdoor passion. To this day David bow and rifle hunts deer in his home state, as well as guides duck hunts. His turkey hunting passions have consumed his life and he spends most of his spring pursuing turkeys across the U.S. as he attempts to complete the U.S. Super Slam. David completed his Grand Slam in 2021, and completed the Royal Slam in Mexico this spring (2022). As a Christian, David's passion for the outdoors is driven by the pursuit of Creation, “There is nothing more rejuvenating and more peaceful than time spent outdoors.” Connect with Dan Mathews and The Nomadic Outdoorsman  On TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Shop Dan's Podcast Gear and Hunting Gear Shop Bull Elk Beard Oil Online Use code NOMADIC for 20% off at checkout Sign up for GoWild HERE Connect with David Faulk On Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with David Faulk about his experience growing up in the woods and waters of Arkansas and his pursuit of the Royal, Grand and Super Turkey Slams.David was born and raised in central Arkansas.  He bass fished competitively in high school and some in college when time allowed. After High School he attended MS State where he obtained a degree in wildlife & fisheries science. During college David got hooked on turkey hunting. After college he moved to Colorado and was able to harvest his first elk and antelope which sparked yet another outdoor passion. To this day David bow and rifle hunts deer in his home state, as well as guides duck hunts. His turkey hunting passions have consumed his life and he spends most of his spring pursuing turkeys across the U.S. as he attempts to complete the U.S. Super Slam. David completed his Grand Slam in 2021, and completed the Royal Slam in Mexico this spring (2022).As a Christian, David's passion for the outdoors is driven by the pursuit of Creation, “There is nothing more rejuvenating and more peaceful than time spent outdoors.”Connect with Dan Mathews and The Nomadic Outdoorsman On TikTok, Instagram, and FacebookShop Dan's Podcast Gear and Hunting GearShop Bull Elk Beard OilOnline Use code NOMADIC for 20% off at checkoutSign up for GoWildHEREConnect with David FaulkOn Instagram

Mr. Edward Newton grew up in South Carolina in the 40s and 50s. After High School and serving in the military, he followed in his mother's footsteps and became a teacher and then an administrator. In this episode he talks about his mother's creativity in the classroom, his upbringing, and why he got his graduate degree in New York City.

Emily Winters was born and raised in Tennessee. After High School she started working downtown Nashville in sales. She started working a sales cart for Strings for Hope on Broadway and fell in love with it. She became really connected to the mission and the women the company supports, so at the age of 19, she took over the company and turned Strings for Hope into what you see today.Strings of Hope Website  20% off discount code for Sarah's listeners SR20OFFStrings of Hope InstagramStrings of Hope FacebookAbout Sarah K. RamseyJoin Sarah's  FREE Facebook Group “Finding Love & Success After A Toxic Relationship” Before trying Sarah K Ramsey's programs her clients were super embarrassed because on the outside these women appeared to have it all.  However, these women had a secret...they still felt mentally chained down by their toxic partner or parent.Most women think talk therapy is the only way to heal!  Unfortunately, these women waste years trying to figure out how codependency works or rehashing their past in an office week after week trying to pick apart their childhoods.  But, Sarah's clients aren't “most people.”  They know overachievers aren't just looking to talk about their problem, they are looking for an action plan to SOLVE their problems!Check out this FREE Presentation where Sarah reveals how she does it! Check out what others have said about SarahContact Sarah

Do you have an online presence? If so, what does your online presence say about you and your brand? Does what you put out online actually depict who you are in real life? In this segment, Jennifer Palmer really breaks down all thing's online presence. Whether it is platform building, online auditing of your social presence, podcasting, and marketing. See video here - https://youtu.be/uB6yTmrEOa4 WHO IS JENNIFER? Jennifer Palmer born in Calgary, AB Canada; has lived in Houston, Texas, Banff, AB and Dewinton, AB, and Okotoks, AB. In that order. I've always come home to Calgary. Jennifer worked through High School, at the Drive-in and in restaurants. After High School she helped run a cafe in Banff, AB. That was her first entrepreneur experience it was a short one. She was back in Calgary, working in hotels until in 1992. That summer she was placed by a temporary agency, as a receptionist, with a financial planning firm. In September, she became a full-time employee. That began her 18 years in the financial services industry. In 2005, she became an independent financial advisor and that lasted 5 years. In that time, she was again an entrepreneur, as she was building her own business. There were so many hats to wear, and she was a new Mom. Most of her time was spent consulting other families building businesses and raising families. Many hours of networking, trade shows and marketing online has evolved. Forever a student there has been so much growth. She learns how to create and build platforms and utilize marketing assets. In 2019 podcasting seemed like the next best thing to add to her platforms. That's when the interviews began. When Jennifer is not Producing Podcasts or Building Platforms she is reading, writing, and spending time with her family and pets. She loves the mountains, music, and painting. She is looking forward to traveling again soon. JENNIFER'S CALL TO ACTION Check out my website https://onlineforauthors.org/work-with-jenn/ https://onlineforauthors.org/ Connect on social media @JennLPalmer50 GENESIS'S INFO https://thehello.llc/GENESISAMARISKEMP CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support

Guest  Blake Boles Official Bio: (From his website.) Blake Boles is the founder and director of Unschool Adventures and the author of Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School?, The Art of Self-Directed Learning, Better Than College, and College Without High School. He hosts the Off-Trail Learning podcast and has delivered over 75 presentations for education conferences, alternative schools, and parent groups. Blake and his work have appeared on The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, BBC Travel, Psychology Today, Fox Business, TEDx, The Huffington Post, USA Today, NPR affiliate radio, and the blogs of Wired and The Wall Street Journal. https://www.blakeboles.com https://twitter.com/blakeboles Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School? | Blake Boles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdjMdjO4NNs   Show Notes Jenna begins by stating that as her own children move into their teen years she finds it more challenging to find meaningful learning activities that will hold their interest. This is why she is excited to talk today with her guest Blake Boles. He has spent more than a decade working with teens while hosting an ‘Unschool Adventure Camp.' He is also the author of the following books:  ‘Why are you still sending your kids to school?',  ‘The art of self-directed learning'   ‘Better than college: How to build a successful life without a four year degree.'  He has contributed to many other publications as well.   Blake is the host of the Offtrail Learning Podcast and has given over 75 presentations to Alternative schools, educational conferences and parent groups.  He has been featured in:  The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, BBC Travel, Psychology Today, Fox Business, The Huffington Post, USA Today, NPR, and the blogs of Wired and The Wall Street Journal.  Jenna says she is excited to share Blake's perspective on how to best support our teens quest for more autonomy and real world experiences. They will touch on mentorship and networking. Blake even shares a simple email structure that our kids can follow to connect with professionals in the fields that interest them. They also discuss the pushback that homeschoolers are receiving from experts who would like to see substantial regulatory practice here in the US for homeschooling families. At the end of the podcast Jenna says they will daydream a bit about the possibility of bringing adventure and challenges to communities all over the globe for our unschoolers. Perhaps it will inspire you to create one. Jenna hopes so!  Before we begin, Jenna wants listeners to know that she is still doing a book give-away. Just leave your review on Apple Podcasts, then email her and give her the screen-name you left the review under. She will put your name in a hat. (Yes, this is how it's done!) The winner will win Blake Boles' book ‘Why are you still sending your kids to school?' For every five reviews, she will give away one copy of the book. Also, if you would like to join Jenna on the podcast to discuss any of the topics discussed on previous shows, you can be a co-host! Please reach out if you are interested! Lastly, Jenna says that the podcast has been so critical in helping her find community and learn, but she is looking for even more ways to connect with everyone. Sharing our stories and experiences really helps contribute to our personal growth. She is very thankful for those who have already reached out via email, voicemail and Zoom. She is looking for new ways to connect, form friendships, ask questions on a regular basis, read books together and discuss them. As she continues to find new resources she would really like to connect with you.  LINK TO SURVEY: GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK HERE Jenna welcomes Blake to the podcast. She mentions that she just finished reading his book and wishes she had read it earlier in her journey to unschooling. She says there is just so much value in it regardless of whether you are alternative schooling or not. She feels that all parents should have a copy on their shelves. It offers so many perspectives on parenting and education. It is the first book she has read in which an author specifically states that remaining open and non-dogmatic are important to unschooling. Something Jenna whole-heartedly agrees with and has talked about on the show before. She shares a quote from the book. “I encourage you to fly no flag. Don't join the Unschoolers and never look back. Instead, pledge allegiance to the young person in your charge. Familiarize yourself with the full spectrum of options. Whenever you feel like you've found the answer to your kid's educational needs, add the words ‘for now.' Jenna says she felt that in her bones. Her children are very different people, they have completely different needs. She feels that it's so important to stay tuned in to each of them and their needs ‘right now.' Blake responds and says that as even two siblings can be very different, a single child can be radically different between now and a few years from now. He feels that to embrace one pet educational philosophy or dogma and believe that it is the ONLY way forward is a bit short-sighted.  Jenna agrees and mentions that her own children have been in many educational environments over the years. Public school, private school, alternative schools and unschooling. As they have changed, their needs have changed. She asks Blake about what brought him to unschooling in the first place.    Blake states that he grew up in California and attended public school. He was good in school and enjoyed reading in his spare time and was ready for the internet when it came along. After High School he was interested in a career as a research scientist but realized that he wasn't very interested in the subjects required for the degree (math & physics) also he stumbled onto the work of John Taylor Gatto . In an elective class about creating educational television. The instructor thought it would be more beneficial to read Mr. Gatto's book, ‘A Different Kind of Teacher' on alternative education, rather than to continue discussing how to make educational commercials. He went on to study more and more about self-directed and alternative schooling. He then went on to leave his science major and create his own major in Alternative Education at UCLA Berkeley.           Jenna says that she has now met several people who created their own degrees and is surprised that before that, she never even knew this was possible.  Blake says that universities don't advertise it but if you look into the interdisciplinary studies department you can advocate for yourself. There are also universities out there that let everyone create their own degree. He gives the example of Prescott College.   Jenna mentions that this is near her in Arizona. Then she goes on to ask Blake about making the transition from the play-based learning of younger children to pre-teen years when kids begin to form goals and make plans for the future. How can parents guide them as peers begin to be more and more important. She mentions that on page 12 of Blake's book he talks about schools being a place where kids are doing so many things that don't really matter. She wonders, what IS a good use of their time?    Blake says that is a good question. For one kid it might be sewing for instance, but for another that may be irrelevant. Schools can't give kids that kind of individual attention. There are so many options, outdoor education is a good place to start. For him this was transformative. Just getting out of his usual environment. He says that when he was in fifth grade he went to an outdoor education camp where they learned about plants, animals and other biology focused subjects. The best part was that it was like going to summer camp. He was super engaged. Then when he was fourteen he traveled to Chili with other students for a Spanish immersion experience and stayed with a host family for a month.This put him into a real world learning environment. Camps and travel can be very engaging and rewarding. This is why he decided to start a travel company for teens. “Fundamentally, what teenagers and adolescents want is adventures, they don't want to sit around being bored or being lectured to.” He goes on to quote Maria Montessori  , “We cannot treat adolescents the same way that we treat younger kids, they want engagement, they want rules that make sense.” He says that instead of kids going to summer camp for three months and school for nine, it should be flipped. Maybe for the three month period (not summer when it's more fun to be outdoors.) kids could concentrate on the three Rs. (reading, writing, arithmetic) if that is even necessary and spend the other nine months engaged in more immersive experiences.  Jenna shares her experience in her own self-directed path as a teen, when at nineteen she decided after one year of college to take a break and travel to Germany to work as an aupair. She did her own research, found a family to work for and with her parents blessing, she went off on a grand adventure. Learning a new language, culture and how to live independently in a foreign country. Even though she created this experience for herself she struggles to find ways to create experiences for her kids within a group of their peers.  Blake says that yes, even though we have many advantages in the US, most camps and such are often just in the summer and can be expensive. It can be hard to find other parents who can coordinate their schedules as well.  Jenna points out that some camps are just too far away or too expensive and that she needs to find a way to make this easier. For those unfamiliar with Blake's camps she goes on to explain some of the things he does in his camps. She says she was surprised by some of the simple, yet impactful activities. One such activity was web design which required kids to install Wordpress then create a basic and professional looking website that represented them to the world. They could use this later for many purposes including networking and entrepreneurship. Another activity was building a birdhouse where they could see the results by observing the birds using and enjoying it. Another project was to engage students with other people. By composing emails sending two different letters, one a letter of recommendation and the other a request for an interview with a stranger. This taught the importance of networking and communication skills.  Blake says that all of this requires a facilitator to set up some basic rules and guidelines but could be done by any homeschooling group or Alternative school.     Jenna shares that all of this talk of adventure reminds her of the reality television show The Amazing Race. For instance, all of the challenges that contestants encounter such as doing research beforehand on the language, culture etc. of all the places they go on a world wide race. She thinks this would be a great idea for teens.  Blake is unfamiliar with the show but says that Jenna just gave him a new idea for one of his adventures. He adds other ideas such as putting on a play or competing in a debate team. Those things can engage kids even in a non traditional school setting. He says that he feels these are more like meaningful games than mindless drudgery.      Jenna asks Blake about a term he uses ‘Hard Fun' and asks him to explain it further.  Blake says that young kids can be left to play and learn as they do so, but as they grow they need to broaden what ‘play' means. He gives the example of computer games which can be quite complex and challenging. This is Hard Fun. It involves challenges, teamwork, cooperation and planning. He would encourage other forms of Hard Fun as well such as hiking or mountain climbing.  Jenna says that her own Hard Fun is photography. She says that it might help parents to identify what their own Hard Fun might be. Then they can see how their child's Hard Fun can teach them how to focus and problem solving. Blake mentions that parents might worry about time wasting, but there is a lot of time wasting in traditional education.  Jenna agrees and gives the examples of homework, studying for tests , and extracurricular activities. Another subject she wants more information about is mentorship and apprenticeships as these are things Blake talks about on his many platforms.  Blake states that Peter Gray's theory says that children will mimic adults, but since the world has moved from more manual work to more mental work the idea of mentorship or apprenticeship is much harder to set up. One good resource is YouTube. There are so many videos available to learn about careers.  Jenna says that her son really wants to learn to create video games and is having a hard time connecting with an adult to teach him this from the very beginning to the end. Classes are great but it would be better to observe someone who actually has that job.  Blake says that yes there are great resources out there to learn to program, but it is not the same as observing what it is like to actually be a programmer. He equates it to the time when he thought he wanted to be an astronomer, but when he found out what the daily work was like it wasn't' what he thought it would be. He recommends emailing someone in the field. Not only can kids get their questions answered, they see that they can access the real adult world. It can be so motivating and empowering. It says to them “I can make a difference, I am part of the game.” Jenna says that as a child by sixth grade she was itching to be a part of things. She was already working for her dad at his hardware store. She loved photography and travel and wondered “Why can't I just do that?” Moving on, she suggests they talk about the Harvard Homeschooling Summit  that Blake attended where new severe restrictions to homeschooling were discussed for those in the US.     Blake says that one of the primary speakers was Elizabeth Bartholet, Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Child Advocacy Program Harvard Law School. She talked about how unregulated homeschooling is in the US. While some states such as New York have some guidelines, most do not. Blake believes that after reading the book ‘Educated' by Tara Westover, Professor Bartholet became concerned over what can happen when homeschooling goes awry. This concern is shared by the CRHE - Coalition for responsible home education. This organization is mostly made up of the grown children of radically religious homeschoolers, with rigid enforcement of gender roles, and physical, emotional and mental abuse. Another key speaker was James G.(Jim) Dwyer Professor of Law at William & Mary since 2000, Dwyer teaches family law, children's rights, youth law, trusts & estates, and international law. He is author of ‘Homeschooling: The History and Philosophy of a Controversial Practice'.  Jenna wonders why Blake was invited to this particular conference. Blake says that it is likely because he both interviewed and was interviewed on his and their podcasts. He says it is important to be open to different viewpoints. He goes on to say that there are genuine concerns within homeschooling to be worried about. Especially in regard to ‘parental rights.' Some of the suggestions at the summit were to model after European guidelines, wherein a presumptive ban on homeschooling would occur with parents needing to apply to be an exception to the rule. He says he got some flack for being involved but he understood that when serious, smart people want to restrict homeschooling he needs to listen and try to build bridges.  Jenna expresses her frustration and comments that eliminating homeschooling won't eliminate child abuse.  Blake agrees and says that their argument at the summit was that if a child is not seen by a mandatory reporter (ie, teacher, doctor, nurse, counselor etc.) then there should be at least two visits to a doctor or another mandatory reporter during the year.   Jenna says that that actually makes sense. She notes on the other hand that abuse and trauma oftens happens at school.  Blake agrees and says that that topic was actually discussed at another conference that he attended - The Post Pandemic Future of Homeschooling. He says that you can hear all about both conferences on his Offtrail Learning Podcast. Jenna says that having lived in Germany where homeschooling is not allowed, she sees regulation as a slippery slope. But she is not opposed to having observers checking in on occasion. It just needs to be handled delicately. She then asks Blake what his future plans are with his programs for teens. Blake says that he likes to create things that he himself is interested in and doesn't like to repeat things. He is planning a personal adventure and taking a biking trip around Europe. Then he will be leading an adventure the beginning of 2022 (Jan.- Feb. Now Full) called Humans of Mexico. Six weeks through southern Mexico ending in Mexico City. He says he stole the idea from the Humans of New York photojournalism project. The thirteen teens in the group will be meeting with people on the street, photographing them and interviewing them. They will post their work daily on Instagram. He says he gets his adventure ideas year by year. He mentions that he has contacts in the Patagonia region of South America and would like to make a camp there where they would have full use of an entire hostel. The region is a mecca for hiking and mountain climbing. To keep up to date on his upcoming adventures be sure to subscribe to his newsletter at the bottom of the page on Unschool Adventures.  Jenna says this sounds amazing and as she and her husband both love to travel, this would be something they would want to do as well.  Blake encourages Jenna to start her own adventure group. He says he got started by applying for a trip leader position for a gap year company. But, he didn't get the job. So he asked the director of the company if he would help him start his own company and the man said yes. He said there were not enough of these companies.   Jenna now asks Blake the four questions she likes to ask all of her guests: What are you curious about? Blake says that right now he is engaged in planning his bike tour, finding places to stay etc.  What is your favorite way to learn? Blake says he likes to jump right in with a bit of research, saying “What is the worst that can happen?” For instance if he doesn't have someplace to stay, there are alternatives.  What kind of self-directed learning do you like to do for yourself? Beyond the adventure stuff, he says that he enjoys books and long podcasts.  Is there a book, blog or podcast that you recommend? Blake mentions the Podcast Econtalk with Russ Roberts. Also, a website and app called All Sides , which gives news from the left, right and center with a summary. He likes to use it to stay informed in a non time consuming and balanced way.  Jenna suggests Blake check out Blinkist,  a website and app that allows one to read or listen to a non-fiction book or podcast by getting the key ideas in minutes, not hours. You get a new book every day!  Jenna thanks Blake for being on the podcast and asks him the best way to connect with him. Blake says that the best way is his website. Jenna says the website is like a template for unschooling.             Helpful Resources Mentioned in Today's Show https://www.blakeboles.com Unschool Adventures Off-Trail Learning https://twitter.com/blakeboles Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School? | Blake Boles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdjMdjO4NNs  ‘Why are you still sending your kids to school?',  ‘The art of self-directed learning'   ‘Better than college: How to build a successful life without a four year degree.'  John Taylor Gatto ‘A Different Kind of Teacher'  Prescott College Maria Montossori   The Amazing Race Peter Gray YouTube Harvard Homeschooling Summit  Elizabeth Bartholet ‘Educated' by Tara Westover CRHE - Coalition for responsible home education Homeschooling: The History and Philosophy of a Controversial Practice' The Post Pandemic Future of Homeschooling Humans of New York Econtalk Russ Roberts All Sides Blinkist Ways to Connect Join me on the Show! Leave a voicemail! Email me: contact.roguelearner@gmail.com Facebook  Instagram Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogue-learner/id1543224038 Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/search/rogue%20learner Spotify: https://roguelearner.libsyn.com/spotify YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdCocbWsxxAMSbUObiCQXPg Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/rogue-learner

Lance Lopez has been on a slow, steady climb up the mountain of blues rock guitar heavyweights for the last decade. Lance has a voice that let's you know he's walked the walk and his smoky tenor has grown more gravely and passionate with the years. Lopez started playing professionally at the age of 14 in bars and clubs in and around New Orleans, and along the Gulf Coast. After High School, he was hired by soul great Johnny Taylor when he was just 17. Quickly becoming a modern blues legend, he was Lucky Peterson's band leader at 18, and eventually joining the Buddy Miles Express. He's lived the life every day since, and you can feel every mile of the road in every note he plays. LANCE LOPEZ live clip Lance Lopez released his first of six solo studio albums, First Things First, independently in 1998, a handful of guitar jam heavy albums for indie label Grooveyard Records in the early 2000's along with several live outings, more notably the 2015 release of “Live In NYC” which was recorded at Johnny Winter's 70 birthday party at BB King's Club in New York City. 2010 and 2012 saw the release of two albums (Salvation From Sundown (2010), Handmade Music (2012) produced by legendary producer/engineer Jim Gaines (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Steve Miller, Santana) 2014 saw Lopez join blues rock super group, Supersonic Blues Machine, as lead vocalist and guitarist and the release of two critically acclaimed albums (West Of Flushing, South Of Frisco (2015), Californisoul (2017) which featured ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, Toto's Steve Lukather, Robben Ford, Walter Trout, Eric Gales and many other notable guitarists. 2018 saw the release of “Tell The Truth”, one of Lopez's best and most mature albums to date and saw him tour North America extensively. For the last 3 decades he's toured extensively all over North America, throughout Europe and Eastern Europe, UK, and as far east as India and Jakarta, Indonesia. Lopez has opened for and toured with legendary icons such as B.B. King, Buddy Guy, ZZ Top, Rod Stewart, Whitesnake, Johnny Winter, and many others. The path to becoming a blues guitar legend is not an easy road, and even with mentors and friends like Billy Gibbons and Johnny Winter, that road is long and fraught with the necessity of the literally thousands of clubs, endless nights, low wages, and long travels, all of which lead to the many temptations that make for distractions to get one through the day. Lopez was mentored by the best, and that means that along with the priceless lessons in the musical life from legends like Bobby Blue Bland, BB King, Johnny Guitar Watson and Buddy Miles, also came lessons in drinking, drugging, late nights, the ravages of road food, and that side of the life that has broken so many.

Jennifer Nash is an Actress & fellow podcaster that grew up here in Austin, TX. Amidst the pandemic she picked up everything and moved to France. In this episode of Eazy Does It we dove into her career, her inspiration to take action, and make her dreams come true. After High School here in Austin Jennifer attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before pursuing a career in Television, Theater and Film acting, writing and producing. She also spent time as a casting producer for Netflix. • Jennifer is about to release a new podcast called, The Last Saturday Night, a new Sci-Fi Series. THis series will feature a ton of recognizable actors & actresses that contributed to the project during the COVID lockdown. Be sure to keep an eye out for its release!  • Follow: @jeninash • Bringing the conversation of community & culture to Austin, TX. • Please give us a RATING & REVIEW if you enjoyed the episode & be sure to SUBSCRIBE! • Instagram: @eazy.does.it Studio: @eazys.studio Email: evan.h.duvall@gmail.com Website: eazydoesit.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My Personal JourneyI was born in Cuba and came to the United States in 1980. My family and I arrived on an overcrowded boat. Even though I was a kid, I knew that we landed somewhere life-altering.My father took a job repairing electrical equipment at a nonprofit radio station while my mom cleaned rooms at a hotel. Despite their tremendous work ethic, my family lived below the poverty line like many immigrants. That led me to become an entrepreneur early on, mostly out of necessity.I started earning money at the age of 10 when I was in the fourth grade. My first business plan was to buy products that I could resell in the schoolyard. I had a lot of fun and also learned many important life lessons that have helped me throughout my life. My parents could not afford to give me pocket money. But that's what helped me learn how to make it.Through hard work and discipline, my parents slowly clawed their way up to the lower middle class. And I never stopped looking for ways to get ahead.After High School, I worked up to 100 hours some weeks. That left no more than four hours for me to eat and sleep each day. Even though my free time was limited, I would go to garage sales and turn items around for a profit at a nearby flea market.It was at one of the garage sales that I noticed someone selling hundreds of clothing samples. I bought them all for $1 each. This was a huge risk given, how little money I had at the time. I took the samples to the flea market and sold them for $6 each and made $3,000.It was then that I realized smart investing can do much more than just help me get by. I continued to work hard, save and invest. That allowed me to save for a down payment on my first home at the age of 22. And I paid my entire mortgage each month by renting out the extra bedrooms.From flea markets, I moved up to selling on eBay. Soon after, I started a wholesale business with an apparel brand I began importing from Mexico. I started traveling to wholesale shows in Las Vegas and Paris where I offered business owners the opportunity to sell my products in their brick-and-mortar stores worldwide.Then I went from selling other companies' products to creating my own brand. In only 13 months, my brand reached $1 million in sales. My companies have since gone on to develop and acquire numerous brands.I believe hard work pays off – and have proven that throughout my life. My companies have now grown to reach millions of dollars in sales each year, and I no longer have to work like I did when I was younger.My life has not been easy, but the challenges I overcame have taught me to appreciate what I have today. I'm truly grateful for the life I've built and for the country that welcomed me. Now, I'm using my business knowledge and life experience to help others fulfill their dreams.Learn More: https://www.joelgandara.com/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-business-life-management-coach-joel-gandara

My Personal JourneyI was born in Cuba and came to the United States in 1980. My family and I arrived on an overcrowded boat. Even though I was a kid, I knew that we landed somewhere life-altering.My father took a job repairing electrical equipment at a nonprofit radio station while my mom cleaned rooms at a hotel. Despite their tremendous work ethic, my family lived below the poverty line like many immigrants. That led me to become an entrepreneur early on, mostly out of necessity.I started earning money at the age of 10 when I was in the fourth grade. My first business plan was to buy products that I could resell in the schoolyard. I had a lot of fun and also learned many important life lessons that have helped me throughout my life. My parents could not afford to give me pocket money. But that's what helped me learn how to make it.Through hard work and discipline, my parents slowly clawed their way up to the lower middle class. And I never stopped looking for ways to get ahead.After High School, I worked up to 100 hours some weeks. That left no more than four hours for me to eat and sleep each day. Even though my free time was limited, I would go to garage sales and turn items around for a profit at a nearby flea market.It was at one of the garage sales that I noticed someone selling hundreds of clothing samples. I bought them all for $1 each. This was a huge risk given, how little money I had at the time. I took the samples to the flea market and sold them for $6 each and made $3,000.It was then that I realized smart investing can do much more than just help me get by. I continued to work hard, save and invest. That allowed me to save for a down payment on my first home at the age of 22. And I paid my entire mortgage each month by renting out the extra bedrooms.From flea markets, I moved up to selling on eBay. Soon after, I started a wholesale business with an apparel brand I began importing from Mexico. I started traveling to wholesale shows in Las Vegas and Paris where I offered business owners the opportunity to sell my products in their brick-and-mortar stores worldwide.Then I went from selling other companies' products to creating my own brand. In only 13 months, my brand reached $1 million in sales. My companies have since gone on to develop and acquire numerous brands.I believe hard work pays off – and have proven that throughout my life. My companies have now grown to reach millions of dollars in sales each year, and I no longer have to work like I did when I was younger.My life has not been easy, but the challenges I overcame have taught me to appreciate what I have today. I'm truly grateful for the life I've built and for the country that welcomed me. Now, I'm using my business knowledge and life experience to help others fulfill their dreams.Learn More: https://www.joelgandara.com/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-business-life-management-coach-joel-gandara

Intelligence, NSA, and the Fort Meade CommunityIn this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Doreen Harwood, President of DEHarwod LLC, a small consulting business that provides acquisition support to large and small businesses within the Intelligence Community. The bulk of Doreen's career was spent as a civilian serving the National Security Agency (NSA), in which she rose to become a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES). In this episode, we talk about the ins and outs of Doreen's time - her varying positions, what the technology was like, and being a working mom. She also offers great insight on building a high-performance team and earning trust from companies you may have yet to build a relationship with. As President of the Fort Meade Alliance (FMA), Doreen gives insight into how to lead a successful nonprofit that supports its community's most pressing needs. Finally, we get to hear about Shana and Doreen's first time meeting, Doreen's favorite reads, and a surprising fact! QUOTES “[Life after high school for me] was all about living in the moment… Still very tied to my high school group. And then, at the same time, meeting lots of new people… Kind of the integration of all the new people and all the new happenings... It was all about learning and… just soaking in everything that you could. And I had a really diverse set of friends and I loved every minute of it.” - Doreen Harwood [17:23] “...there are a standard set of reliable processes and procedures that guide everyone through, …there are certain tough decisions that have to be made and they need to be made based upon facts, …but then, on top of it all, it's the ability of… leaders to communicate and the common trust that they have that make it all work.” - Doreen Harwood [44:02] “...I said ‘I vouch for him' So basically, “Even though you haven't spent twenty years with him, you've spent twenty years with me. Treat him the same. I trust him that way. I would recommend you trust him that way.' And it actually worked. I don't know if that works in every instance, but [it did] in this case… Get somebody to vouch for ya'. I know it sounds kind of crazy.”- Doreen Harwood [45:33]   TIMESTAMPS  [00:04] Intro [01:52] Meet Dorene Harwood [04:50] Growing Up [08:22] After High School and FBI [11:35] Working After High School [14:44] Doreen's Family [17:13] Marriage [18:42] NSA [21:43] Bachelors and Masters [23:48] Program Management [26:05] Maternity Leave and Moms at NSA [30:12] Getting into Program Management [33:35] Program Management to IT [35:51] Programming Class and Technology Back Then [37:28] Senior Ranks [41:10] Building a High-Performing Team [44:27] Building Trust at NSA [46:51] Doreen and Shana's First Meeting [52:17] Fort Meade Alliance Board [59:54] Being Your Best Self [01:01:54] Doreen's Favorite Book [01:04:07] Doreen's Surprising Fact [01:05:32] Outro   RESOURCES https://www.thehersheycompany.com/en_us/home.html (The Hershey Company) https://www.army.mil/ (United States Army) https://www.att.com/ (AT&T) https://www.bwiairport.com/ (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058796/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt (Days of our Lives) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059978/ (Dark Shadows) https://www.oprah.com/app/the-oprah-winfrey-show.html (The Oprah Winfrey Show) https://www.wheeloffortune.com/ (Wheel of Fortune) https://www.jeopardy.com/ (Jeopardy!) https://www.fbi.gov/ (Federal Bureau of Investigation) https://www.nsa.gov/ (National Security Agency) http://www.clui.org/ludb/site/nsa-friendship-annex-0 (National Security Agency Friendship Annex (FANX)) https://www.ndm.edu/ (Notre Dame of Maryland University) https://www.st.philip-neri.org/ (St. Philip-Neri) https://www.youngschool.com/ (The Young School ) https://military.wikia.org/wiki/Kunia_Regional_SIGINT_Operations_Center (Kunia Regional SIGINT Operations Center)...

Atlantic Brugman just completed an Olympic campaign in sailing to represent Team USA at the 2020 Olympics with her sister Nora. The final trials were in 2021, after her journey to the Olympics was interrupted by Covid-19 in 2020. Series 2 focuses on Careers & Navigating your Professional success. Atlantic grew up in Barcelona, Spain where she learned how to sail at age 4. As a junior sailor, she competed year round and attended World and European Championships. Sailing quickly became her whole life, and it defined many of her future life decisions. After High School, Atlantic studied in the UK to obtain her Ocean Yacht Master License the only woman among a majority of older white men. She went on to attend Connecticut College and sailed for their highly compeititve Sailing team. After college, Atlantic pursued a career in non-profit work for a few years until she was offered a coaching position for the Stanford University sailing team. Coaching at Stanford reminded Atlantic of her passion for sailing, and realized she wanted to return to compete in the sport. She decided to throw herself onto the difficult path of competing at the highest level of sailing - the Olympic Circuit. When the pandemic hit, her Olympic journey became even more difficult, but it made she and her sister stronger and more dedicated to the goal. Now, at age 31, she finds herself having to start a new career from scratch, and discovered she is passionate about interior design (with no professional experience whatsoever). However, Atlantic's experience in an Olympic pursuit gives her the strength and mindset to believe that with hard work anything is possible and she is now excited to throw herself into this next journey in life, a new profession, and giving it her all to make her next dream career possible. Join the Monumental Me community & co-founders Liana Slater and Michele Mavi. Check out our programming that pulls from the most essential learnings from the study of Positive Psychology, our experience and learning from amazing people with whom we have worked and collaborated along the way. Created for you. The Programs are available through the Program List and Events at Monumentalme.com and follow us on Instagram @monumentalme.we. Subscribe/Follow/Rate on Apple Podcasts/Share this podcast with your friends.

Introduction to former assistant district attorney, public defender, and retired military captain Todd M. Johnson Find out about his career in the United States Air Force Discuss his thoughts on entrepreneurship Learn about his law firm: Todd M. Johnson, LLC Attorney At Law Discuss the company BT84 Group Why generational wealth is important Attorney Todd M. Johnson is from Monroe, Louisiana. Over the course of his professional career, he took a non-traditional route to become both an Engineer and Attorney, respectively. After High School, he joined the United States Air Force as an enlisted airman and graduated from Southern Illinois University with a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering Technology. Following his enlistment, and while in the Reserves and working as an engineer, he received a Masters from Louisiana Tech University in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. He graduated with a Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center and was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 2009. He has his own law firm and is part owner of a mental health  rehabilitation clinic.

Rising indie pop star Tiger Lily makes music that has been described as “the musical equivalent of a blurry low-exposure Polaroid of one of the best nights of your life” by Northwest Music Scene. Tiger lily grew up playing electric guitar and fronting an all-girl grunge band named “Seattle's Best Underage Band” by Seattle Weekly. After High School, she moved to New York City and launched her solo project. Since then, she's lived around the world from Medellin to London, Barcelona, Los Angeles & Mexico City. She has performed beside major acts, including Grammy-Nominated duo, Social House, and collaborating with top producers such as bloody white & Jake Crocker (Dempsey hope, Ryan Caraveo). Her music has received praise globally from tastemakers like Spin Magazine, KEXP, EARMILK, IGGY Magazine and DJ Magazine. As EARMILK put it, “From the rain-soaked streets of Seattle to the concrete jungle of New York, tiger lily is clearly making memories and giving them sonic life.” Follow Tiger Lily: IG: @tigerlily_music TikTok: @xotigress Join the Republik: www.artistrepublik.com Follow Artist Republik on Social Media: Instagram: @artistrepublik Twitter: @artistrepublik

Jesse Peak MUFON Field Investigator of Pennsylvania Jesse started out young as a very interested kid in life and joined Boy Scouts which he stayed with for 7-8 years making it to the highest rank Eagle Scout, and then worked as a Councillor to young scouts were he was a teacher of Plumbing, Painting, Leather works, Text tiles, and Basket works for about 4 years. After High School he decided to Join The Army National Guard and became a 13 Bravo which is Artillery Cannon Crew Member. He did my Basic Training at Fort Sill Oklahoma home of the Artillery, and for the next couple years he ran through a couple different Jobs but really didn't find The thing he was really interested in. He had always loved space and wondered about life elsewhere and found astronomy amazing. Knowing that he loved history he got a hold of Eric Von Daniken's book "The Chariots of The Gods" and was completely blown away with Immediate Interest!! That was years ago now and in 2019 joined MUFON as a member and within a Year later he began his journey as a MUFON Field Investigator. He has been investigating cases ever since through MUFON and on The side starting with the Ireland UFO Flaps. He recently have become a Published Writer for the MUFON Monthly journal and plan on continuing his work as a writer. Last but not least, he is a Host of a Weekly show called "UFO Encounters World-Wide" which is available on All platforms. Website UFOENCOUNTERSWORLDWIDE.WordPress.com  E-mail UFOencountersworldwide@gmail.com. Twitter https://twitter.com/AATPeak Anchor https://anchor.fm/jesse-peak1 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7MF3qYwUD6Unqs7vsQ926w Google Podcast https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YWEzN2IwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Share your stories with us to be featured on the podcast. Hotline: (408)-320-8481 Email: thatonetimeiwasabducted@gmail.com Want more of us in your life that isn't released to the general public? Check out our Patreon Page! www. Patreon.com/thatonetimeiwasabductedbyaliens Spread the Love and Like, Comment, Share, Subscribe Available on Spotify, Soundcloud, iTunes, Google Play and all your favorite podcast listening apps. Make sure you're following us Instagram @thatonetimeiwasabducted Twitter @Thtonetime

The BFFs are suffering from an acute case of Stickitothemaniosis and are talking about something from...AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. This is one of Andrew's faves and it came out a year and a half after he graduated! We're talking about the 2003 movie School of Rock! Plus, a very Jack Black-centric Surprise Prize!

Tony Pizza, is one amazing human being that has truly come to find himself, love who he is, and live his authentic life. Arriving in this place of peace and happiness wasn't easy for him, there were many roadblocks and danger zones he chose to pass through, until the day came that he realized the patterns in his life that he had created that were keeping him from truly living as his authentic self. The expectations of others and even expectations he thought people had for him kept him from discovering who he was and what he wanted for many years, until he learned to forgive and let go. I hope that you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Tony, has become an incredibly wise man, and done a fantastic job of unlocking himself and giving himself space to live authentically.  Tony had some early trials and trauma that set him off on a course that caused him to fall into the trap of attempting to please his parents who were living two different livestyles. His parents divorced while he was still a young boy, and he began to feel  like life was being thrown at him from many different perspectives which of course included different expectation and rules. Although this time caused a lot of friction in his life, Tony now he looks back on with gratitude and appreciation, because that helped him begin to recognize the diversity in humanity. Hearing him talk about Humanity and our connection with the universe is a fun spiritual journey.  After High School, Tony wasn't sure exactly what he wanted to do, but he wanted a challenge and to do something "good", so he joined the Marines. During this time he began he began dating the mother of his children, they were married in the LDS temple, and this is where he started to feel the void in his life because he was in a way reacting to the way others wanted him to live rather than choosing to live a life he wanted to live. Although he felt good that others were pleased with him because of his lifestyle and decissions, it felt fake and he started to see that the people in his life   liked him because he was living up to an conditions they held him to and the expectation of who he was supposed to be in regards to the culture he grew up in. This is the time he began to feel like the religion he grew up in, wasn't providing him with the answers he was looking for and it was in a way almost keeping him from becoming the authentic man he felt deep inside himself.  There was enough friction and darkness in his life that he began looking for his value through the validation through the opposite sex. After stepping out of bounds in his marriage Tony found himself in the darkest moments of his life. He felt deep shame to the point of thoughts of suicidal ideation, but something pivotal happened as well and over time Tony also began to feel liberated, as if he was freeing himself from the expectations of parents and others he believed controlled his life up to that point. After coming clean to his wife and telling her the truth she proceeded to get a divorce. Unfortunately, he repeated the marriage and divorce process two more times and attempted to fill the void with habits that became nothing more than an attempt to drown out the "noise" inside screaming at him to live the life of authenticity. At this time, he took a 10 day trip to Peru in an effort to lose himself in a beautiful part of the world, to connect with the universe through silence, mediation, and to do a lot of walking and hiking. Oddly enough in his attempt to lose himself, that is where he came to find himself again. Tony was able to forgive people in his past that he withheld forgiveness from for years. He forgave his mother and father for their imperfections but came to the conclusion that they never meant any of their weaknesses to be passed onto him and they never meant to hurt him in the first place. He learned that he didn't need a verbal apology from any or every person he felt hurt by in his past, in fact many of them didn't even know that they had done anything with a lasting negative effect on Tony. What he needed was to forgive himself for holding onto the negative experiences he had carried with him because of others choices. In his own words Tony says, “I learned that forgiveness isn't about redeeming someone else from justice; forgiveness is about freeing yourself.”   During a pivotal moment for Tony, as he thought about what he himself truly wanted to accomplish during his life, he came up with 5 things. His personal Motto if you will.  1. He wanted to Hike Mountains and exercise  2. Financial Freedom 3. Read many books 4. Write  5. See the world and experience new cultures He began to read and found life changing principles that spoke to him while reaching "The Alchemist"  Tony mentions that the courage he needed to be brave enough to change his life's course during times he was feeling friction in his soul being what he explains "the very test of life" and you he shares that anyone who is willing to do this, will find that when you take action the Universe has your back. It truly does! This was a very uplifting and spiritual conversation with one of my childhood friends. Tony is an incredible person that has used all of his experiences combined to practice compassion, kindness, and love for all of humanity. Listening to him talk about the beauty and authenticity of the human life and soul is incredibly compelling and enlightening. You won't want to miss this beautiful story and conversation.  Tony, I love you brother. Thank you for sharing your life, wisdom, and beautiful soul with us. Your view of humanity and the goodness within each of us is inspiring, and truly refreshing to hear. I especially love that you and I can bring our different beliefs and "labels" of very similar truths together and engage each other in a safe place to discuss, learn, and see the other. We are far more similar than we are different, and the bridge that allowed us to find each other in that safe space was unconditional love and compassion for one another.  If any of you would like to connect with Tony, you can find him on Instagram under the name @namaste.alchemy or @peaceuvpizza. You will feel uplifted as you see and connect to life and humanity through his lens.     

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: BLAZIN A TRAIL PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/blazinatrailpodcast/ K1NGTUT: https://www.instagram.com/k1ngtut11/ Jazari Kual Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JazariKual/ Kualdom Creations: https://www.facebook.com/KualdomCreations Kualdom Creations Website: https://www.kualdomcreations.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Egov6OLQx0UjEs6wtn-rp_mwmKIT2Vy4rSYWpgktsnZKDtNfqfNuLzqY The Jazari Kual Show Episode 1: https://www.facebook.com/782946821825264/videos/608810873293082 Jack Buchanan (Tech/Multimedia): https://www.instagram.com/buchanan_jack/ Nelson King (Camera/Multimedia): https://www.instagram.com/nelsonkingphotography/ YATO Clothing: www.yato.life/links YATO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yatobrand/ 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Introducing Guest 03:13 - Update from Jazari Kual 04:00 - Check Multiple Sources 05:23 - Background 07:03 - High School Jazari 08:17 - After High School 12:20 - First Endeavor After HS 14:28 - Key Driving Force that led to being a reporter 20:00 - First time going VIRAL 22:06 - What is your favorite type of content to produce? 23:20 - Reporters that have inspired you? 26:16 - Worst Piece Of Content, But What Did You Learn From It? 28:08 - Steps You Take Before Posting News 30:13 - How Do You Manage Backlash? 33:57 - How Has Social Media elevated Social Justice Movements 36:21 - Race Conversation 40:01 - Story You'd Like To Cover That You Couldn't 42:18 - How Do You Deal With A Heavy Workload? 44:56 - Key Activities For Young Entrepreneur 46:48 - What Motivates You? 48:30 - How Do You Define Success? 50:29 - LNK Freedges 53:57 - Qualities Do You Value In Friends 54:56 - Daily Routine 56:22 - Music You Listen To 57:30 - Fun Facts 59:55 - Rapid Fire 1:06:49 - Follow Jazari 1:07:23 - Outro

For today's episode of the Let's Meet For a Beer Podcast I met up with my friend Rieley Kay, owner of Cilantro & Chive in Lacombe, Alberta.  We discuss the craziness of the past year - not only has Rieley navigated through the pandemic (which is chaos enough for most people) he has also opened a second location in Red Deer! Rieley started washing dishes in a restaurant when he was 13 and has been involved in the hospitality industry ever since.  After High School, he attended the cooking program at SAIT and has also completed programs at Red Deer College in Food & Beverage Management and Accommodations & Marketing Management to ensure he has a deeper understanding of the industry.We discuss the challenges facing hospitality and what he is doing to address these issues within his restaurants.  “The restaurant industry is a badly broken and damaged industry across North America.  We can't change an entire industry, but we can change how we do business. We ensure our team is looked after, and our guests and community are cared for.”Over the years Cilantro & Chive has won a number of awards and we discuss what Rieley believes makes them unique.  His goal is to recreate “Grama's kitchen table - to be a place where conversation and connections happen. People can enjoy good food, good drinks, and some good company.”  It was great to connect with him and share his story -  I hope you enjoy our conversation!Alberta Beer Festivals: website | twitter | instagramCilantro & Chive : website | twitter | instagram 

The BFFs take you to a time AFTER HIGH SCHOOL! Wha?! That's right, we're reviewing the recently released documentary "The Last Blockbuster" and also talking about Andrew's time working at Blockbuster right after high school. Plus, we have questions for each other in a rare DOUBLE Surprise Prize!

What's next(After High-School)?, Has Hip-Hop improved or strained race relations?, Grammy's --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genzacademy/support

Thanks for joining me on another episode of Choose Your Path Podcast!  I have thought about today's topic a lot!  First though, just a hint……...Hey parents, this one's for you! So as I really started getting into teaching I quickly realized that there were a lot of things that were not happening especially at home.  I would constantly ask the kids what their plans were when they when they left high school and a lot of them were like:I don't really know where to start I'll figure it out once I'm out of high school I am not sure what I would be good atI'm going to ask you three questions three……………..three basic questions that's it and I just want you to think about them and how they relate to your own kids and their own thoughts on what they want to do after high school. Not YOU, not Society, No one else other than your student.I hope you have been thinking about it because its never too early to start planning!!1.  What are 3 things that your kids absolutely love? Hobbies, interests, etc2.  What are 3 things your kids are great at? Natural gifts!?3.  What are their paths After High School and/or have you talked about it?Bonus Tip - Start working with them now!! Prepare your teen to be self-sufficient away from home. This includes making major decisions regarding dating, drugs, alcohol, and sex, as well as mastering day-to-day living skills (cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, paying bills, and managing a budget).there are also programs out there designed to help you. I want to talk about one today.I want to share one of these programs with you because my own son as well as myself have gone through this program. Work It was developed by Lori Theriault and its a program that allows students of all ages to experience the best personal and career inspiration that is packed into a single session.Work It! trains up to 10,000 students each year. She inspires students to dream, create and capture their career path allowing them to do what they love today versus waiting until tomorrow.I loved the program so much I knew I wanted to be a part of it and we've teamed up! You leave that session with a giant piece of paper with your map (developed in your own handwriting) of the steps in the direction you need to head.   I'm here to tell you after my son and  I did it, we lit up the excitement was there, and we were ready to do the work.So what if they dont start doing the work?  That's when we continue the process with them as an accountability coach and continue to make sure they are progressing and moving in the right direction.Honestly I could go on about this forever because I am such a believer in the process!  That could be your graduate OR YOU! going through the same process and I know it works as I am speaking on this very podcast, and that was part of my plan!If you are interested in that 2 hour deep dive Workit Career Planning Session Click Here to sign up with Lori today! Who knows we might end up working together after it! Also  come join me on  instagram and on facebook , OH and in my new Choose Your Path Podcast facebook group! See ya next time!

Despite her visual impairment, Ashton Smith is a pioneering sports visionary who has overcome adversity to triumph against all odds. She is an accomplished Blind Ex-special Olympic Gold medalist Tri-Athlete, motivational speaker, and a staunch Walk for Reform and Black Lives Matter Activist. Her unpleasant experiences in sports and battling obesity fuelled her desire to speak up against the exploitation of women in sports and raise awareness on the importance of adapting healthy lifestyle habits. She is a Christian who lends her voice in speaking against the ills in the society, to create a better world for all.   Sheer determination, willpower and an unyielding spirit have been the hallmark of her successful sports career. As a highly trained and experienced Olympic Tri-Athlete living with a disability, she rose above the challenges to thrive in a competitive international sports arena. She adapted a highly specialized nutritional plan and a rigorous, specialized Olympic fitness training regime in various churches and Schools.   Her commitment to excellence saw her garner multiple awards and medals due to her outstanding performance. The multi-talented sports personality has been featured in several media publication, including Radio Now 92.1, Houston who described her as a Special Olympics star with a heart of gold and the wisdom of an old owl.     A glimpse into her early life    Ashton began swimming when she was only eight years old. Her mentors Jean and Steve, who were instrumental in her career choice, drove her daily to the YCMA in Waxahachie. In high school, she proceeded with her training sessions at the USA Swimming Camps and Texas A&M.   After High School, Ashton joined a couple of Tarrant County's swimming teams and played different games such as Special Olympic flag ball and basketball. However, her relentless love for swimming could not be swayed. It led her to Seattle, where she went on to bag several medals.     Standing with her Race and Gender    The Black Lives Matter movement greatly influenced Ashton’s advocacy. She was actively involved in condemning the killing of George Floyd and other atrocities against the black community. She is also an activist in the Walk for Reform protests, advocating for bringing down the walls of systematic racism and women abuse, especially in sports.     A voice of hope   Crowning her motivational speaking passion is her eloquence, the energy she exudes, and the conviction with which she conveys her message on burning societal issues. She teaches people how to conquer challenges, regardless of their circumstances. She is a firm believer that anyone can rise above the pain, naysayers, haters, abuse and disabilities to become the champion God created them to be! It takes focus, prayer, dedication and healthy lifestyle choices. Having risen above adversity, like a phoenix in the ash, Ashton Smith is an extraordinary woman on a remarkable mission: to make a positive difference in people’s lives!     Opinion Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed on the Okiki Podcast are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Okiki Podcast. Any content provided by our bloggers, guests, speakers or authors are of  their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.   Ashton’s Resources:   https://goldenashton.us/   Resources mentioned:   https://www.insider.com/texas-coach-allegedly-gave-a-black-man-with-autism-a-confederate-flag-hat-2018-11   https://www.newsweek.com/texas-special-olympics-coach-black-student-autism-confederate-flag-cap-1230314

Hello everyone! Welcome back!Today I am chatting about all things dance team with my dear friend Dani Eustice! We are getting real and talking about all things auditions and what to expect, how to show up for your team, understanding your "why", and being honest with your goals and dreams! *Dani Eustice is the former National Curriculum Director for UDA and Former Director of Team USA Dance. Dani spent 2 years as the Head Coach and choreographer for the Hawaii Pacific University Dance Team, leading the team to two national titles at NDA. As a former member and captain of the Hawaii Pacific University Dance Team she also earned an NDA national title in 2004. While dancing at Orange Coast College she was a two-time national champion and captain of the dance team in Costa Mesa, California. After High School, Dani began working for UDA and was a 13 year Head Instructor for UDA summer camps. She has also worked as a UDA Choreographer and adjudicator for the National Dance Team Championships in Orlando, FL. Dani has danced for R&B artist Usher and in the major motion picture The Hot Chick. She is a Graduate of Hawaii Pacific University with a BA in Advertising. Dani has choreographed for the Minnesota Timberwolves Dance Team and for the opening number of the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade as well as numerous nationally-ranked high school and college dance teams, including UNLV (NV), University of MN (MN), ASU (AZ), University of AZ (AZ) University of St Thomas (MN), MN State University Mankato (MN), St Cloud State University (MN), NDSU (ND), St. Johns University (NY), George Washington University (DC), University of OK (OK), Thunder Ridge HS (CO), Carlsbad HS (CA), Lincoln East HS (NE), Highlands Ranch High School (CO), Cherry Creek HS (CO), Bismark HS (ND), Academy of the Holy Angels (NJ), Ronald Reagan HS (TX), Oviedo HS (FL) and St. Andrews Priory (HI).Dani has taught throughout the US as well as internationally in Mexico, France, England, Germany and Slovenia as Slovenias national team pom choreographer.  She currently works as a freelance choreographer and dance consultant and resides in Minnesota.  **Please support the podcast by making sure you are subscribed wherever you are listening, and please rate and review! Also, head over to instagram https://www.instagram.com/weeklybatchpodcast/ and make sure you give the page a follow!! Thank you all for your continued support! I truly appreciate it!

For today's episode of the Let's Meet For a Beer Podcast, I met up with Ty Hinton - Founder of Sydewynder Hops, and Vice President of the Alberta Hops Producers Association.  We discuss his experience in the craft beer community that led him to his current venture of growing hops locally, and what he thinks the future of hops in Alberta can be.After HIgh School, Ty moved to California to play baseball and study Motion Pictures and Television in Chico.   Chico is also home of Sierra Nevada Brewing (considered by many as the pioneers of hoppy craft beer) which inspired his passion for beer at a young age.  After moving back to Canada, Ty had various jobs in the beer industry before getting into farming, which he says “allowed me to understand that not just any hop will do.”Hop farming is not common in Alberta and Ty understands that there will be challenges in creating a viable local industry.  “Right now we can really only provide brewers with fresh hops, meaning they can only use them in September.”  To overcome this challenge, Ty is hoping to grow so that he can justify the purchase of equipment that will allow him to supply brewers with his hops year-round.We discuss mentors in his life, including his dad who “worked extremely hard but was always there when I needed him”.  He also talks about his old baseball coach who taught him to “improve on one aspect of your game everyday” - which is the advice he applies to his business on a daily basis. I hope you enjoy the conversation.Alberta Beer Festivals: website | twitter | instagramTy Hinton / Sidewynder Hops : website | twitter | instagram | LinkedIn

My name is Patrick O'Neill and I am 40 years old. I have been married for close to 10 years to my wife Julie and have two children, Makena 7 and Harrison 5. I am a Captain Paramedic with the Phoenix Fire Department and have been on the job for 16+ years. I am currently at Engine 17 A shift and have been a captain at this station for over 5.5 years. I was born and raised in Arizona and to say the least, I had an interesting upbringing. People often look at my upbringing and are amazed I am on the path I am. My parents separated before I was 2 years old and I was primarily raised by my Mom until she died when I was 15 during a scuba diving incident. She never remarried and I was her sole focus. She worked 4-5 jobs most of the time and instilled in me a set of tools I would later use in life to navigate the difficult times to come. My dad was a "ladies man" and was married a total of 5 times with my mom being No.3 on the list. I grew up with some pretty nasty step moms that were prone to alcohol use and were both verbally/physically abusive. After my mom died, I never lived with my dad because of this. Instead I moved in with one family for 2.5 years when that relationship dissolved, I then moved in with another family who is the same family I am primarily apart of to this day. They are incredible people who I love tremendously. After High School, I went to ASU to fulfil one of my Mom's goals for me, a college education. My mom had plans for me to join a military academy and become the first person in the family to go to college. I did not continue her ambitions on that path but created my own path. I graduated in 4.5 years with a degree in Kinesiology in December of 2003. During the summer between my freshman and sophomore year in college I worked for a firefighter owned construction company and met some off duty firefighters which set the hook for me to choose firefighting as a career path. I began testing immediately and didn't get hired until 2005. My dad died in the spring after graduation after a short battle with long suspected lung cancer. Within two years of being on the Phoenix Fire Department, I decided to test for Paramedic School. I have always prided myself on being at busy stations and learning the most I can learn to pass on to others. I have been blessed in my career to work with some of the greatest individuals who have taught me a ton. I have also been witness to many terrible things and some things that were miraculous. This job is not for the weak and it takes a lot to endure years and years of what we are challenged with which leads me to where I am at today. To be resilient is my story in life. I was faced with very difficult circumstances and have endured. I have found support in family and friends which has carried me. I have used the tools of my parents to withstand. Now as a parent myself, I can't help but look back and analyze what I have been through and try to make sense of it to possible help others. Patrick's social media account https://www.instagram.com/patrickoneill1342/ I can be reached at 801-376-7124 or email at enduringthebdage@gmail.com. Please feel free to give my information to anyone that may need it or you anyone you would like be on the podcast. Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review were ever you listen to your podcast. If you like the podcast please share it and join the online community at www.instagram.com/enduringthebadgepodcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/endurngthebadge/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/endurngthebadge/support

Christa Faust grew up in New York City, in the Bronx and Hell's Kitchen. She's been making stuff up her whole life, and spent most of her teen years on endless subway rides, cutting school and scribbling stories. After High School finally had enough of her, she worked in the Times Square peep booths and later as a fetish model and professional Dominatrix. She sold her first short story when she moved to Los Angeles in the early 90s. After nearly 20 years in her beloved adopted city, she still considers herself an expat rather than a native. She's an avid reader and collector of vintage paperbacks, a Film Noir enthusiast and a Tattooed Lady. She writes primarily Hardboiled crime fiction, but also does work-for-hire media tie in novels. Links: Christa Faust Official Website - http://christafaust.com/ Episode Sponsors: Zeppelin Comics - https://zeppelincomics.com/ Strange Media - http://www.strangemedia.com About the host: Steffan Schulz is a producer/director located in the San Francisco Bay Area. His professional career as a filmmaker spans 30 years. His work has been honored with over 100 awards including a spot in A/V Magazine's Top 100 Producers. Steffan is an Adobe Premiere Certified Expert, FAA licensed commercial drone pilot, underwater cinematographer, as well as a published author, presenter, instructor and university lecturer. He is the owner of Strange Media, a full service media production company located in the San Francisco Bay Area. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amuse/support

Jason was born and raised in Eustis, FL, and grew up in the roofing business with his Dad, Rodney Reisman. Always competitive, Jason and his Dad started racing go-karts on the weekends as early as 8 years of age. After High School graduation Jason moved to Charlotte NC and got his Motorsports Management Degree still racing and working in racing nights and weekends. Racing gave Jason experience in metal fabrication, airflow, and engineering, worked on a pit crew, became a car Chief and a Crew Chief. Jason worked for some of the biggest names in the racing industry and developed a strong, team-building work ethic with astounding attention to detail. In Charlotte, Jason met his bride, Amber Reisman, and made the decision to raise a family leading him back home to Eustis FL. Jason brought his invaluable experiences in NASCAR with him to Eustis Roofing, transforming the business into a multi-million dollar business. Jason believes strongly in a team atmosphere, providing homeowners with the best products and installation available. Jason's learned skills in metal fabrication, engineering, strong team unity, and incredible work ethic brought Eustis Roofing Co invaluable leadership skills looking at the roofing business in a whole new light. Employee team unity and building a trade that is focused on being service-driven has been extremely beneficial to the roofing trade. When Jason isn't working he enjoys spending time with his family, boating, fishing, and golfing. On this episode, we talk about what he learned in his time working with a NASCAR Team, and how he has implemented these lessons in his family's roofing business. Links: Eustis Roofing: https://eustisroofing.com/ For Tips, Strategies, and Free Downloads visit our website: roofermarketers.com The Roofing Success Podcast Text Jim @ (612) 512-1812 – Say Hi! I would love to hear your feedback, pros & cons! Please leave us a review on iTunes!

Robert Torres holds Black Belts in multiple martial arts and now Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has been teaching for over 20 years. After High School he joined the Army National Guard and now owns and operates Crescent Moon Karate. He was one of our first students here in Burbank and it’s been a big pleasure watching him grow and interesting to hear his perspective on BJJ compared to other Martial Arts.

Natassia Dreams is a fashion model, actress, activist, and Pornstar. 5:07 Doctor Appointment 8:30 After High School 10:00 Being Harass 13:05 Moving to NY 16:00 Transition 17:09 Hormones shots & pills 19:00 Parents Giving kids Hormones shots & pills 23:50 People transition back 27:08 Modeling for Patricia Field 29:09 Almost got sex traffic 32:19 Do sex traffic go through the porn industry ? 36:40 Perverts 38:48 Jeffrey Epstein 41:00 Leaving Italy 42:16 Keeping a big secret 43:45 Withholding the truth in a relationship 51:00 Trump revokes transgender health protection 53:10 How much do it cost to transition? 57:00 Escorting 1:00:00 Trans Porn 1:02:07 How often do they require porn stars to get tested ? 1:02:40 Racism in porn 1:04:45 Only fans vs Porn Industry 1:06:06 Zaya Wade 1:08:50 Gender identity 1:09:50 Trans awareness in the society 1:11:35 Celebrity’s 1:13:55 Natassia Shoot her shot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iv-the-culture-podcast/message

Born in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York. James Martinez started out doing impressions at stand up comedy clubs at 16. He eventually got an interest in acting classes in small spaces in venues throughout Manhattan. His first dramatic role was as John Proctor In Arthur Miller's The Crucible at Forest Hills High School. After High School he attended The Juilliard School for Dramatic arts. Since then he has performed on various Off Broadway stages and is seen going back and forth between stage and screen. Martinez is known for his breakout role as Max Arsiniega in Breaking Bad as well as notable roles in the television shows Gravity, Low Winter Sun, Aquarius, Queen of the South, House of Cards and recently as Armando Salazar on the Hulu series Love, Victor.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/quidditasfactor)

IN STUDIO:  Kid and Kleen throw some headlines at you including how to kill your child with a trampoline, how a horse banging you might lead to your death, The Kid is pissed at baseball, talks about rituals and we remember Ava Devine saying all sorts of dirty shit. We put out a Mr. Kleen's skanky cock gobbling whore of the night and Endo gets a call. Listen in and go Fucking Deep.  TIMELINE  1:00  Starting the day with a beer and coffee 2:00 Fuck MLB and their TV schedule  3:00 Last nights outfit 4:00 No sleep  5:00 Snoring  6:00 Porking your ass in the middle of the night  7:00 Going to get Coffee  8:00 Horse fucked that dude to death  9:00 Nuke that shit coffee to happiness  10:00 Old Pervs - End call  11:00 Calling out the wrong name in the sac  12:00 Death via orgy  13:00 Ava Devine - The Dom  14:00 Heart Attack orgy  15:00 Hope they were hot - 2 girls  16:00 3 or 4 in one day  17:00 After High School relationships  18:00 Death and destruction  19:00 Dog out the cage  20:00 Girl dies on trampoline  21:00 Capital Murder  22:00 Greasy woman  23:00 Kleen crobarring sounds  24:00 We need the extremes  25:00 Your rituals  26:00 Mr. Kleen's cock gobbling nicola shea  27:00 Underboob  28:00 Wrap-up - Fuck off   29:00 Final Words - xxxxxxxx   Go Deep.

My guest today grew up in beautiful Toronto, Canada. He developed his love for hockey at an early age watching some of the Leafs all-time greats lace’em up at historic Maple Leaf Gardens. After High School, he accepted a scholarship to Plymouth State University, where he competed in multiple sports. Years later, he found himself in the middle of a democracy uprise in Thailand and swiftly followed in his family’s footsteps by diving head first into the world of journalism. He’s been living and working in Thailand since the early 90’s and is known in Bangkok as “The Godfather” of hockey. It’s my pleasure to introduce a fellow Canuck who’s doing amazing things to help create, promote and develop our great sport in South East Asia. Please welcome to ATP Hockey Talks, Mr. Scott Murray.

In this episode Spencer shares his journey as a college and professional player as well as his thoughts on player development. Spencer Jennings is from Midland, Michigan where he attended Dow High School and earned first team all Saginaw Valley League Honors as a junior and senior. After High School, Spencer attended Hope College for a semester, transferred to Albion College for a semester, before finally landing at Wake Forest and walking onto the Basketball Team as a Sophomore where he was a member of the team for 3-seasons. After Undergrad, Spencer earned his Masters in Sports Law and then decided to give one last shot to pursuing his dream in professional basketball attending several NBA D-league Tryouts & working at the Chris Paul Basketball Academy in Winston Salem. Following his play at the National NBA D-League Tryout in New York City, Spencer was given a contract to be eligible to be drafted in the NBA D-League draft. After not being drafted, Spencer played briefly in Dubai with a team from the Central Basketball Association, and then was offered an opportunity to play professional 3x3 basketball in Okinawa, Japan in the 3x3.exe league in Japan. After playing one season for Okinawa... Spencer then signed with "Crayon" in Tokyo where he has played the last three seasons. When not playing, he loves Coaching and Training Youth, College and Professional players at the CP3 Basketball Academy. Check the links below to connect with us! Instagram: SpenJenn_23 Team Website: crayon3x3.com Website: Cramerbasketball.com Online Training: Member.cramerbasketball.com Twitter.com/coachsedge1 Twitter.com/CoachTroshak Twitter.com/steve21cramer Facebook.com/cramerbasketball Youtube.com/cramerbasketball Instagram.com/cramer_basketball --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachsedge/support

Gilda, originally from Juarez, Mexico, moved to Colorado when she was 15. After High School, Gilda attended New York University where she studied Economics and Romance Languages. After graduation,  Gilda went into finance, working for Goldman Saks and BlackRock before realizing she wasn't passionate about finance. Gilda moved back to Colorado and got her masters degree from the University of Denver in Real Estate and Construction Management. She soon put together a development project that penciled out and she decided to go for it! Her development company was launched in 2013 and she hasn't looked back. Being from a border town gave Gilda experience in both American and Mexican cultures which taught her to adapt to diverse environments with ease. Gilda has a love for languages and speaks French, Italian, Spanish and has studied several others. Gilda’s mother had owned hotels since she was young and beginning when she was 5 years old, Gilda remembers sitting in the board meetings, and as she grew, so did her understanding of the business. After some time, the family sold the hotel business and Gilda pursued her passion for real estate. Gilda now owns Invalesco Real Estate and has successfully developed many residential projects. She understands the value of Social Capital and encourages us to stay focused on how we can be a resource to the community around us. She reminds us to be flexible and to be brave in the face of change. Listen to this episode to hear how Gilda has seen Social Capital be essential to her success! Name: Gilda ZaragozaCompany: Invalesco Real EstateEmail: gilda@invalescore.comPhone: 720.547.9405Instagram: @invalesco_reFacebook: @InvalescoRealEstateCompany Website: www.invalescoRE.com Email Sarah at sarah@sarahfrancesmcdaniel.comLearn more at www.socialcapitalexpert.com and www.sarahfrancesmcdaniel.com

Dancer and funny man James Little join the podcast to talk about -finding dance later in life, taking a risk on yourself, waiting tables and touring with cruise ships then Todrick Hall. Follow James on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamesglittle/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/w0ahd00durkool/ https://www.instagram.com/jamesglittle/?hl=en Thank you for listening to this episode. Please rate and review this episode so that more people will see it! The Eff Your Fears Podcast https://www.patreon.com/effyourfears https://www.effyourfears.com/ James grew up in Detroit Michigan. After High School he made the move to Los Angeles where he joined Entity Contemporary Dance Company. After a few years in LA James decided to get his feet wet and travel with Royal Caribbean. Bringing his feet back to land and moving cross country to NYC he then began working for Todrick Hall. James has now been in NYC a little over 4 years and is still enamored at how much he continues to learn about his industry and craft. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

After High School, everyone’s favorite Nickelodeon explainer Clarissa moves to New York City to study journalism and take an internship at a big city newspaper. Can the big apple finally break her trademark Clarissa optimism? It’s gonna be so cool. Joe Ketchum and Andrew Kroepel gather to discuss the failed TV Pilot for Clarissa Now. Support the podcast with 5 star ratings and positive reviews on Apple Podcasts, donate money at www.patreon.com/wordsalad to get early access to episodes as well as bonus exclusive content, and tell your friends about us. We appreciate it! Email us: WordSaladProductions@gmail.com Check out the Word Salad Radioheads group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/WordSalad Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/WordSaladRadio Follow Joe on Letterboxd: www.letterboxd.com/j4sanders Follow Andrew on Twitter: www.twitter.com/VGComposer Follow Melissa Joan Hart on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MelissaJoanHart Watch the Clarissa Now pilot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAcr_BoMNaw Watch the pilot for Old Money before next episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm6Ib6ZSa2g Cover Art created by Joe Ketchum Episode edited by Joe Ketchum Other shows featured on Word Salad Radio: The Analrapists: Host and guest force each other to make weird analyses of different movies and defend their argument with evidence from the text. Blockbuster Autopsy: Highly qualified professionals diagnose the cause of death on some of the biggest budget movies and TV corpses around. Dick Picks: Where host and guest choose terrible movies to subject the other to and try to defend them. Doc n Roll: An examination of documentary films. Fic/off: 2 writers are given 2 fictional characters to mashup into an original short story. Flux Capacitors: A show analyzing the time travel mechanics in various movies and TV shows. Ghost of Oscar Past: An annual Oscar retrospective looking at winners/nominees from 20 years ago to see if they still hold up. High Five: Host and guest compile top five lists that are related but don’t overlap. The List of Shame: One person tries to guess what a classic film they’ve never seen is about and then tries to convince the other person they were right after watching it for the first time. Loose Canons: Where our cohosts review movies that don’t actually exist, like Jaws 19 from Back to the Future Part II. The Mooby Awards: An annual show where co-hosts rip apart a movie they agree is overrated. Page Turners: A show all about the art of adaptation. P.O. Box 963: Our hosts attempt to make contact with their lord and savior: 90’s Nickelodeon advertising icon Stick Stickly Quote Unquote Guilty: All about guilty pleasure movies, tv shows, music, scientific principles, etc. Test Pilots: A show about failed TV pilots and where they might’ve gone from here. You-Turn: A podcast dedicated to Word Salad fans! Patrons of the show star in original fan fiction short stories. © 2016-2020 Joe Ketchum

The Beginning: 5:56 HS sweethearts and the “wondering eye.” “I was pregnant at 16 and that’s when I felt like life was kind of changing.” “I had this fixated fairytale in my head now that I was pregnant and it was a goal for me to get married. I lived in broken homes and I didn’t want that for my son. I wanted my son to have both his Mother and Father in the same home.” But then it went into him having a wondering eye. After I had my son, I did find out he was spending a lot of time with [another woman]. I then broadcasted her. I was so broken and I wanted to hurt her as much as they had hurt me. I wanted to broadcast her and shame her for what she had done. “I feel like no man that was put on this earth and MEANT to be with me, would hurt me in the way that I’ve been hurt before. Love shouldn’t hurt and at first I didn’t know that.” 14:00 After High School and being married at 20 “I wanted us to be together but I was TIRED.” No matter what his dreams were, I was supportive. I always felt like if I give you this time to find you and to finish school, then one day it’ll be my turn. He asked me to marry him in front of so many people and I felt like like I had to say yes. People probably thought I was crying because I was so excited, no I was crying because I was so embarrassed. I was numb, he had just gotten caught up months prior. 21:51 6 months into marriage, I found out he was talking to someone else and it didn’t stop there. 27:30 I started planning my escape. When you cheat when you’re with someone, sometimes you don’t only hurt the person you’re cheating on especially if you have children, you cheat on your child. 29:40 Keshia’s breaking point, fasting and praying. “I was giving my all and being so faithful to somebody who kept disrespecting me.” “I felt like I had too many nights where I cried instead of thanking God for the situation I was in.” “Show me if I’m supposed to be right here with this person. Show me God, that I’m following your footsteps. I’m lonely, I’m weary and I need answers. I’m not whole.” Was Keshia’s prayer for 7 days while fasting. “On the 7th day that I prayed that prayer, he got a text from a young lady and that was like my sign.” “I felt like it was time, it was time for me to go and I needed to run and run fast.” 35:24 A guest speaker prophesies over her marriage (revealing Keshia’s secret escape as well as the baby that was to come...a few weeks later she found out she was pregnant).

About Brett Hedlund Brett Hedlund is known for his work on The Stand at Paxton County (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8362228?ref_=nmbio_mbio) . About Alex Ranarivelo Alex Ranarivelo was born in Saint-Jean-d'Angely, France. His family moved to the United States when he was six years old. After High School, Alex attended the Art Center College of Design, where he graduated at the top of his class with a B.F.A in film production. His thesis film was a 35mm short film about street-racing called "The Last Race", based on his experiences as a street-racer. He made his feature debut with a self-financed romantic comedy: "Alpha Males Experiment" (aka "Knuckle Draggers"). It won multiple awards on the festival circuit and placed in Best of Fest's top 10 Comedies of the year. Having proven his filmmaking skills with "Alpha Males", Alex landed his first directing job: "Born To Race", a teen action film that he co-wrote. This kicked off a long standing relationship with production company ESX Entertainment. That same year, Alex's Western script "The Girl With No Name" won the Grand Prize at the Slamdance Film Festival Screenwriting Competition and was subsequently optioned by Co-Op Entertainment. Impressed with Alex's ability to direct both drama and action and to handle stories with a wide variety of tones, ESX hired Alex to direct 8 more films, many in the sports-movie genre. Most notably "American Wrestler: The Wizard", starring Jon Voight and William Fichtner, which won numerous awards and swept the Boston Film Festival with "Best Picture", "Best Screenplay", "Breakout performance" and "Best Ensemble." And also "Ride" starring Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, the true story of a troubled white neo-Nazi teen adopted by a mixed-race couple. A prolific, visual and collaborative storyteller, Alex prides himself first and foremost with the performances of his cast. He has worked with veteran actors such as Jane Seymour, Sharon Stone, Lea Thompson, Tommy Flanagan and Kevin Dillon. Lowtree Studios Podcasts www.lowtreestudios.com (http://www.lowtreestudios.com)

Without our health, what do we really have? Today’s show is about making money from a health point of view. I have a special guest today. Lauren Powers is a 10 time overall heavyweight bodybuilding champion. She has devoted her life to health and fitness, and she has the muscles and awards to back that up. She is venturing into a new fitness quest to help overworked, stressed women who have devoted their lives to work and making money, but have let their fitness fall by the wayside. Lauren talks about mindset, goal setting, eating the right foods, rest, hydration, and her passion to help these women turn their lives around. We also talk about the financial side of fitness from sponsors to coaching and how health and wealth go so well together. We also talk about our upcoming event and how you can get Lauren’s book Beneath the Muscle for free. You can find Lauren Powers here: Integrated Health & Wealth Ask Loral Show Notes: [01:40] The first chapters of Loral's life were in the health and fitness space where she made hundreds of thousands of dollars building fitness centers, personal training, and instructing aerobics. [01:59] Lauren is going to get Loral lean again, and Loral is going to get Lauren really really rich again. [02:17] Lauren was an athlete her entire life. After High School, she moved to Hawaii and opened a surfing school. She was also a State outrigger race champion. [02:39] She lived in Laguna Beach when it almost burnt down, and she became inspired to become a firefighter, so she could give back to her community. [03:11] The firefighting didn't work out, but she became the famous fitness celebrity that she is today. Lauren is a 10 time overall heavyweight bodybuilding champion. [04:11] There was no social media when Lauren was doing bodybuilding. She would tour around the world and speak about the sport.  She builds her brand using mainstream media. [04:47] She's been on TV shows and music videos. [05:50] Lauren is now the founder of the Fierce Formula, and she is specializing in helping female entrepreneur women who are in their forties and above. [06:53] Lauren wants to help women who have spent so much time building their business that they've neglected their bodies and the health side is just as important if not more. [07:10] Lauren wants to create a resource, so that when women go to a gym they know exactly what machine to use and how to use it. [07:55] People's health is going down with all of these prescription drugs that have so many side effects. We didn't have these problems 10 years ago. [08:52] Lauren is all for anything we can do to combat the aging process. These are the types of things she's sharing with her clients and her audience. [09:47] 90% of our health revolves around what we put in our mouths. As an expert, Lauren uses genetic testing to help people find the right foods for their body type. [12:16] Lauren only promotes products that she uses and likes herself. [13:38] Lauren's real passion is helping real women instead of the competitive athletes. [15:08] She is used to being creative and working pretty hard, and she's super excited about sharing her expertise. [15:47] Lauren shares how she helped a wealthy stressed out man build a gym and change his lifestyle. She also helped him with his food and supplements. He went from being overweight and stressed to super ripped and trim. [17:38] You have to stop the fast foods in the fried foods and be conscious about what you put in your mouth. Have protein shakes and stay hydrated. Get plenty of rest. Destressing your body is very important in combating the aging process. [18:42] You have to be laser focused on what you want and what your goals are. [19:09] A lot of problems start in the gut, and digestion is a major key to health. [20:30] There's a science behind all of this, so it's important to get with a personal trainer. [21:04] Yoga and meditation are also key factors.  Links and Resources: Loral’s Real Money Talks Register for the June 22 Integrated Health & Wealth Event for FREE! VIP Tickets are available and include lunch with Lauren and Loral! Download Lauren Powers Book For FREE!! Get Your Free Inner Champion Workbook

For this episode I have a great conversation with Jake Zammit, the Director of Coaching for Legends FC in Brighton, MI. As a youth soccer player, Jake was a member of several Michigan State Championship Teams. In high school, Jake was a 4-time Varsity player at the University of Detroit Jesuit; winning a State Championship in 2001 and receiving All State honors. After High School, he accepted a full ride athletic scholarship to attend Quincy University in Illinois. US Soccer honored Jake as the 2018 Girls National Competitive Coach of the Year. Questions to Consider: What is your child's goal for their current season? What is their end goal for their youth sport? Is to play varsity in high school? Is it to play in college? Jake says, “Parents and athletes have to be honest with each other about what they want to get out of the game.” Are you having honest conversations to make sure you're on the same page? If you haven't already done so, sit down with your child to plot a course to get to the end game he or she really wants. Jake says, “If you push your player too hard, you'll eventually end up losing them.” How are you tempted to push your young athlete in ways that might not ultimately be helpful? What aspect of your character or spiritual development do you want to focus on this season? Jake suggests “patience” or “conflict management” as a place to begin. Follow BSD on Facebook today! Message me there with your questions, episode ideas, or prayer requests.

On this episode, we talked to Caleb Beaty, Founder & Owner of Perfect Farewells. Caleb is arguably the most interesting man alive. He grew up in a small farm town in Selma, Indiana. After High School, he joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard the USS Hopper (DDG 70) for three years completing one deployment in the Gulf. After honorably completing the 4-year contract he bought land in the mountains of Tennessee where he lives off-grid during the summer months building a self-sustainable log cabin with his shipmate from the Navy. In his free time (when he gets some), he enjoys traveling abroad, learning new skills, unplugging and getting closer to nature. Most of the time, however, Caleb is attending college full-time in San Diego while running Perfect Farewells, a veteran-owned global cremation ash scattering provider. "Perfect Farewells is aiming to change the way people look at funerals and memorial services by celebrating the life of a loved one in a completely positive nature."-Founder Caleb BeatyCaleb is a dedicated and passionate leader who is determined to bring light and color to a dark industry. His journey has taken him skydiving, rock climbing and deep sea fishing. We loved hearing his story and we're excited to share it with you! We loved hearing his story and we're excited to share it with you!Visit their website: http://www.theperfectfarewell.comFollow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectfarewells/?hl=enFollow them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/perfectfarewellsCheck out Jeremy’s art: https://www.jeremysvision.com/Stay updated with our show: @startupstoriespodcastAnnnd your hosts: @bold.ny and @BenemeritoAttorneysAtLaw

Our guest today, is Devon. He has a heck of a story and is willing to share some of the sacrifices he had to make in order to get sober. Getting sober can be challenging. If it were easy everyone would be doing it. There are sacrifices that have to be made. Some of them aren't too bad, but some of them are so difficult not everyone can make them. Devon has done what it takes to become sober, and he shares that with us here today. Show Notes [02:56] Devon has 80 Days of clean time. [03:28] Devon has gotten clean in the past, but the longest it lasted was 110 days. [03:25] After 45 days of treatment in Florida, he went home and worked the program for about a month, he didn't work the program in the last month and that's when problems happened. [04:02] His biggest accomplishment so far is graduating from high school early and getting an opportunity to go to any Big Ten college he wanted to. [06:14] At age 11, he started taking Vyvanse prescribed by his doctor. [06:58] Vyvanse is a stimulant similar to Adderall. [08:02] He switched from Vyvanse and Adderall over to marijuana. [09:29] After High School, he experimented with other things from Xanax to alcohol. [10:32] The first time he tried rehab he didn't put in the work. He just thought of it as sort of a vacation. [14:26] Going home after getting sober can be extremely uncomfortable. We can't be in the same atmosphere we used to be in. [16:19] Devon missed the birth of his child while he was in rehab. He also had to give up his old lifestyle. He also doesn't have family in Florida. [17:46] Devon had to give up certain jobs that he had back home, because they would be a bad influence towards his sobriety. [18:38] He even created a whole new social media profile, so he could keep up with people in Florida and not be influenced by his old friends. [19:08] For him, the big sacrifices are giving up comfort and familiarity to embrace a new healthier lifestyle. [20:51] He talks to his family daily over FaceTime. He gets to see his mom and his daughter and his sister. [23:23] It would be selfish for him to have his girlfriend move down to Florida when all of her family and support group is back home. [24:49] People are often afraid to go to treatment and leave their children behind, but if you look at the path of destruction they have been on stepping away is the best thing. [26:37] After having recovered, Ben has the opportunity to be the best dad he can possibly be. [28:29] This is also an extreme life change for Devon's girlfriend. To be a good dad, Devon can't bypass this process. [31:04] It can take yours from going from a liability to an asset in a family. It takes time for people to recognize that. When the tables turn and your family reaches out to you for help it feels good. [31:51] Some accomplishments that Devon wants to achieve is he wants to hit 90 days and then go for that all-important year. He also wants to finish the 12 steps. He also plans to go back to college. [32:20] He wants to major in architecture or auto body paint. [32:47] Devon really wants to be the best father I can be for my child. Devon wants to be an asset for my family. He wants to own his own home, get a car, and set himself up for retirement. [35:14] What you are doing now is directly going to affect what happens in the future. [36:44] For Ben, getting sober was the hardest thing he ever did in his life. [37:33] The challenge of alcoholism and addiction is underestimated by many people. [39:20] Final thoughts are to stay sober and do the right thing.

You are in for a treat today, loyal listeners. Today, we have the privilege of Miguel Aguilar joining us today. In our expansive conversation, we cover his rough upbringing, lessons he learned with his first hustle and experience in entrepreneurship, and how he started Self Made Training Facilities.   Time Stamps:   (5:00) Miguel’s Upbringing (13:01) Miguel’s Experience with Drugs (14:42) Wrestling (16:30) First Side Hustle (19:23) Miguel’s Relationship with his Dad (29:15) After High School (36:50) Scarcity to Abundance (46:45) Real Estate (1:14:30) Miguel’s Kids (1:18:10) Miguel and his Wife (1:27:58) Self-Made Facility Beginning (1:48:55) Selfmade Facility in Hilliard (1:54:20) Where Miguel Finds his Flow   RESOURCES: Follow Miguel on Instagram! Check out Self Made Training Facilities!   And as always... Please make sure to follow Erin at @erindimondfitness, Jordan at @duggaestetics, and the official Flow State of Mind Podcast page @flowstateofmindpodcast.  

In episode 112 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy talks with master artist, Ivben Taqiy. During this episode, Nicole and Ivben discuss how he went from being a server at a resturant to making a 6-Figure plus income being a full-time artist. Bio  Philadelphia born and raised artist IvbenTaqiy has been creating art for over 20 years. He started being an entrepreneur at an early age of 7 when he illustrated his first book, and hasn't stopped following his dreams to be a master artist.  IvbenTaqiy attended the High School for the Creative and performing arts and graduated top if his artistic class 2003. By then IvbenTaqiy started being commissioned to do portraits and  murals throughout the city, including family and friends. After High School he attended the prestigious Art College Maryland Institute College of Art for one year. He then proceeded to fulfill a full time career as a Freelance Artist.  Over the past 8 years IvbenTaqiy has accomplished working with and making art for people such as Bill Cosby, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Kevin Hart, and many more. Every year he's also been known for his amazing themed Artshows such as ArtJam, Michael Jackson Artshow , and Ali Artshow. Which have broke record breaking numbers and broadened the knowledge of artistic culture within an urban demographic.   For more information about the BTS Real Estate League, Visit www.betterthansuccess.com/btsrel  

Aaron is currently self-producing and directing his own web-series THE CAST MEMBERS.  Watch The Cast Members: http://www.thecastmembers.com/pilot-episode  The  San Diego native has been working in the film industry since his pre-teen years as a PA/Grip on his father's commercial production sets. After High School, Aaron started an ambitious multi-media company, Blue Vision Entertainment, focusing on discovering and promoting unknown and independent filmmakers, musicians, artists and photographers.  Email the show themccpodcast@gmail.com Twitter @themccpodcast Instagram @themccpodcast Facebook www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themancavechonicles.podbean.com   

In this episode, CEO of Getting Smart, Tom Vander Ark interviews Mario Basora, Superintendent of Yellow Springs School in Ohio. Mario explains his journey from being an average student on the West Coast to becoming a successful Superintendent in Ohitical pedagogy, new tech schools, strategic planning, and the various projects children at his school have o. As well as learning about Mario's background, Mario and Tom discuss project-based learning, critaken pride in.   Mario was born in the Bronx, New York, but raised by his single mother in Santa Ana, California from a young age, along with his sister. Growing up was tough — he lived in a poor neighborhood and had no father-figure — and he was an uninspired C-Student all the way from Elementary to High School. After High School, he went to College, down in San Diego, for a year but ended up dropping out and coming back to Orange County and enrolling in a community college. It was while in his second year of community college that he had an epiphany from several inspirational professors: He had to become the change he wanted to see in the world. After that, he traveled between Northern Kentucky as a camp counselor and Ohio to earn his Dual Bachelor's Degree in Political Science at Cal State Fullerton, and Social Studies Degree in Northern Kentucky. He then began teaching in Cincinnati at Princeton High School while earning his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership at the Miami University. Presently, Mario Basora's main focus is on Yellow Springs School — where he is Superintendent — to continue to work on strategic planning and develop an innovative teaching model based around the idea of PBL (project-based learning) with the help of his fellow staff, teachers, and students.   Key Takeaways: [:42] Tom welcomes Mario and Mario gives more insight into his background of growing up as a C-Student. [3:14] Mario's wake up call: Becoming the difference he wanted to see in the world. [3:38] Becoming interested in education through several inspirational professors and turning his life around. [4:22] The 180° that occurred from the combination of ‘getting serious' and powerful learning experiences. [5:45] Mario getting to Northern Kentucky, becoming a camp counselor, earning his Dual Bachelor's Degree, and beginning to work at Princeton High School in Cincinnati. [7:07] Mario's passion for student engagement and becoming enlightened to critical pedagogy. [8:39] Starting out as a Principal, visiting a New Tech School in Indiana, and becoming even more inspired to pioneer the sort of school he would want all kids to go to. [10:55] Receiving the opportunity to work at Yellow Springs School, working on the strategic planning process from scratch, and the bend towards project-based learning. [12:42] Identifying the “big rocks” in the planning; Creating a school with a new, innovative teaching model. [14:02] Tom asks Mario to unpack who was driving the direction of their new strategic plan. Tom describes the consensus the community had on their plan (for project-based learning). [15:47] Tom asks how Mario plans to make the project-based learning successful in Yellow Springs. [18:03] Mario discusses the training they've had: Buck, High Tech High, as well as visiting expeditionary learning schools and multiple High Tech High Schools. [18:55] Tom and Mario take a look at projects at each level. First, Elementary. [22:28] Mario outlines several projects at the 7th Grade level, and the recognition they've gotten from the community. [27:32] Mario talks about the project, ‘Is it Too Late to Save the Planet?' for the High School students. [30:40] Mario's advice to those who want to learn more about PBL (project-based learning).   Mentioned in This Episode: New Tech Network Buck Training High Tech High Trouble Don't Last, by Shelley Pearsall   Get Involved: Check out the blog on GettingSmart.com. Find the GettingSmart podcast on iTunes, leave a review and subscribe.   Twitter-Specific Quotes:   “No one is going to change your life but you. You have got to be the one that makes a difference in your world.” — Mario Basora   “I wanted teaching to be an opportunity to really, really help kids learn and do great things with their lives.” — Mario Basora   “One of the things I found with PBL is our teachers are tapping into their creativity more than ever.” — Mario Basora   “Having teachers as part of the planning process and design process from inception — I think — is critical.” — Mario Basora   “We want teachers to take risks … to move from a culture of ‘failing is not an option,' to one of ‘failing forward.'” — Mario Basora   “Teachers have to be allowed to take risks if they're ever going to be innovative and change our culture.” — Mario Basora   “In order to get [education] to move forward, it's going to require a cultural shift towards innovation and risk-taking.” — Mario Basora   Quotes:   “I felt like I had a spark that happened with me in College and it made a difference in my life. I felt like I really wanted to be able to do the same for other kids and I wanted to really, truly make a difference.” — Mario Basora   “If this is the kind of school I want my kids to go to … I should do whatever I can to make this the kind of school that all kids can go to.” — Mario Basora   “Bringing teachers… in as part of the planning process [for a new strategic learning plan] … is critically important to success.” — Mario Basora  

"You are your star player." EVERYBODY FROM THE TOWN STAND UP! It's the mid 80's in East Oakland, a young Murph is born as the city is still feeling the impact of the "crack era". His mother, a special education teacher, and gifted Gospel singer who wrote songs in her dreams. His father, a multi-business owning, self-made man, who holds down the definition of working hard. Murph lived in a juxtaposition - a kid from the East Oakland streets, and a private school student. But his true identity was hoops, and ball was life. Playing for some of the top teams in the country, Murphs basketball dreams were becoming a reality. With work ethic instilled by his father, he took on multiple jobs to make his own money, and build his own future. But it wasn't until a unexpected injury happened that Murph began to see the world differently, and dig deep into who he really was without basketball. After High School, he attended UC Santa Cruz, a place that would soon become a beautiful escape. As basketball was turning off, music was turning on, and Young Murph arrived. Music gave him a voice, a community, and a chance to dream again. This new found path would lead him to LA, a place where music was thriving, and you can either dive in and swim, or quickly drown. We often struggle to keep our heads above water, and sometimes all we need is the confidence to keep going. Taking the lessons he learned from his father, the support and encouragement from his mother, Murph kept fighting to live his dream. His sword got sharper, his mind got stronger, and his desire to succeed became unstoppable. Welcome to the journey of Young Murph The Kidd. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is YMTK. #MamaWeMadeItConnect!IG: i_am_ymtk@mamawemadeit@anoushmoin@getrauschymamawemadeit.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's film is Oil & Water, a story about an indigenous Ecuadorian from the Amazon Rain forest who comes to the U.S. at age 10 and is the first of his tribe to visit the U.S. And it's about an American boy who becomes completely interested, intrigued with life in the Ecuadorian Rain Forest and the destruction being fomented by major U.S. oil companies. It goes from interesting to heart-breaking to inspiring. Joining Mitchell in the Round Table is filmmaker Francine Strickwerda of Stir It Up Productions. Francine Strickwerda is an award-winning director, writer and producer of independent documentary films for PBS and Showtime, and owner of Flock This Way Films. Her newest documentary, Spirit of the Game (currently in production) is the story of an extraordinary school counselor who helps children and families heal through the sport of Ultimate Frisbee. Also joining Mitchell is Hugo Lucitante, a Cofan representative from the Northeastern part of Ecuador. A student who at the age of 10 was sent to the US to get education. He was one of the youngest speakers at the UN at the age of 12.  After High School he returned to Ecuador for couple of years to learn Spanish and to participate for Cofan Federation. Every year he returns home and works with communities on various projects mostly focused in Zabalo. They are currently working on crowd funding for Cofan Community Health Project, to make medicinal garden and for a better access to the nearest hospital. Lucitante's attempt to figure it out is chronicled in this documentary. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abwmitchellrabin/support

Justin Myers was born on Oct.16th in Thomasville, GA to parents Larry and Georgia. Justin is the youngest of four kids and the only boy in the bunch. When Justin's parents met, Georgia already had three daughters, but the term “step” was never used. They were a family. This strong family bond is the foundation for Justin's morals and beliefs. At the age of six, Georgia's career brought the family to Nashville. This is where Justin's journey began. “I was very fortunate. I grew up in a house where “can't” was never a word that was used when it came to dreams.”A dreamer is exactly what Justin remains to this day. Since a young age Justin seemed destined for his life to involve a crowd. But, music wasn't always the road. Ice hockey became a fast obsession is Justin's life and from the day he laced on skates it was his goal to play in the NHL. From travel leagues, all-star teams, and hockey schools in Canada, Justin lived and breathed the game. “I was lucky, and my parents supported and pushed me every single step of the way.” Through this, Justin learned life lessons that he carries to this day:1. Never forget the children2. Be grateful for the people that love and support you3. Always return the love you have been given.Even though Hockey was his passion, Justin always had a taste and love of music. Being the last of a large family it was no surprise that a wide variety of music was played in the house. Larry, Justin's father was a rocker. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, ACDC, Allman Brothers, and The Eagles were all routinely played. Georgia was polar opposite, often described by Justin as a southern belle. She brought in the older softer tunes like the temptations, Elvis, Dolly Parton, and Frank Sinatra. Justin's sisters Tammy, Kelly and Sheri… completely messed his mind up musically. They threw everything else you could throw at a younger brother like Rod Stewart, Guns n Roses, Run D.M.C., Journey, and Bob Seeger. Through all this, Justin learned to open himself up and become a fan of multiple genres. Growing up a daddy's son and doing everything like his father, it became known that his mom introduced him to what would become his true love… Country music. “My mother came to me and said Justin, listen to this, it reminds me of you”. The song was “The Dance”, by Garth Brooks. It wasn't known then, but that song would one day tie Justin's love of music to him forever.“I became obsessed with everything Garth. I knew every song, every interview, and I even began to listen to music he said he loved.” Garth opened Justin's eyes to a world of music he didn't know much about and pretty soon he was singing George Strait, Chris Ledoux, Merle Haggard, and George Jones. If the song had a fiddle… He had to hear it. Slowly, this passion began to consume his spare time. If Justin wasn't on the ice he was immersed in country music. In school he was known as the class clown, and always quick with a joke. At the same time, Justin was overweight, and kids were cruel, but this only fueled Justin's dreams. His imagination would soar, writing songs and immersing himself in what he loved – hockey and music.It wasn't until Middle School that Justin met a young man, Ryan Sutton (Justin's Producer). Ryan, a new kid in school, had just moved from California and quickly became Justin's closest friend. “I remember Ryan had a guitar and I thought that was the coolest thing on earth.” Ryan's taste in country music was right in line with Justin and most afternoons the two spent hours playing their favorite records and pretending it was their own. It wasn't long before Ryan and Justin were writing their songs together, all the while only known to Justin's Mother. Justin's life still revolved around hockey— every day at the rink, and weekends in a new town for games. This is most likely where Justin gained his road dog spirit, but at the age of 16 Justin's life would change dramatically.His father had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and the world seemed to stop. This emotional time in Justin's life changed his whole attitude and soon music would become a beacon in Justin's life. Larry had not only been his father, but he had been his coach and friend. He attended every game and practice that Justin ever played. The biggest solace Justin had was music. Georgia had known about Justin's music and loved to hear her son singing along to the radio and encouraged it. Georgia felt it was time her son allowed his father in on this secret. A week before his dad's death, Justin sang to his father for the first time in his life. After the song, Justin's dad said words that to this day remain in Justin's heart. “Is that my son? He is amazing…” A week later, Justin's father passed. It would be the last words ever said to him from his father.The funeral for his father was anything but a sad time. His father was brash, light-hearted and outspoken, and always quick with a joke. The family and friends all took to celebrating instead of mourning. Once again, Justin's mother decided it was time for Justin to share his voice. At the request of his mother, Justin and his cousin Shaun would sing for the guests at the visitation. Terrified, Justin stood in front of his closest friends and family to sing. The song he chose was “The Dance” By Garth Brooks. “I just remember Shaun and I singing together… My eyes closed as tight as they could be. Then Shaun backed off and just sang backup. My brain raced, thinking we were failing… I finally opened my eyes, and the room was in tears”. This moment would change his life forever. Justin and Georgia grew strength in each other after his father's death and support through Justin's music. There is not a day that goes by that Justin will not refer to his mother as his hero.After High School, he began playing local venues and continued writing music. After a few near opportunities that didn't follow through, Justin decided his life needed a new direction. Following in the footsteps of several family members, Justin joined the United States Air Force. During his time in the Air Force, Justin refocused his life and renewed his passion for writing and playing music. “The Air Force re-energized me. I found a passion and confidence I had lost.” It became clear Justin needed to make a choice to continue the military career he loved or pursue the calling in his heart. “I think I spent about four months of sleepless nights deciding what to do.” After many conversations with family, friends and his commanders, Justin decided it was the right time to return to Nashville. Justin did not fully leave the military. He moved from active duty to guard so that he could still honor his military commitment while pursuing music. Nashville proved to be challenging and he knew there was a new level he needed to bring himself up to.

On this episode of Going for Broadway, Eryn is joined from a teacher she had this past summer at the Governor’s School. Mr. Andrew Pastides discovered acting in high school; He attended the Governor’s School in the summers of 2000-2002.  After High School, Mr. Pastides attended and graduated from the prestigious University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

New "Kahnversations" Podcast with Actor Jeff Meacham! In this installment of "Kahnversations," we interview Jeff Meacham. Jeff was born in Connecticut but raised on the mean streets/beaches of Sarasota, Florida. After High School he moved to New York and received a BFA in Acting from SUNY Purchase. While in NYC he met his beautiful wife Christy Meyers, got married in 2008, had their son Jack in 2012 and now live happily ever after in a duplex south of Olympic. Currently Jeff plays Josh on the ABC comedy BLACK-ISH, and Principal Bradford on Nickelodeon's THE THUNDERMANS. He's also still proud to be recognized as the ShaveEveryWhere guy from the 2006 Phillips Norelco Bodygroom viral campaign. If you're into podcasts, check out The OpenSky Fitness Podcast he hosts with Rob Dionne. You can find it on iTunes. What else? He loves the Red Sox, fishing with his old man, tennis, and Netflix. You can download or subscribe to the podcast for FREE by clicking below. If you like “Kahnversations,” please leave a rating or review on our iTunes page! __________________________________ So many inspiring podcasts out there allow us to hear all about how well-established stars got to where they are today. But those actors are so faaaaaaar away from where so many of us are today! Wouldn’t it be great to hear from the guy who just booked his first pilot? Or the kid finally doing a studio pic after a bunch of low budget indies? Or the woman who’s been a series regular a few times but is only now becoming a name? What about the guy who’s been on a show for years and you know his face but what’shisnameagain? Or that actress who is now a freakin’ showrunner???? How’d THEY do it, right? How did they transition from relative obscurity, bartending and bottle service, to buying that house in the hills? We’re producing “Kahnversations,” a podcast that provides access to THOSE people -- your immediate predecessors -- so that you can learn from them while their battle scars are still fresh. In “Kahnversations,” our own Ryan Bailey interviews some of Lesly Kahn & Company’s working actors, directors, and writers in order to learn how they got started in Hollywood, the challenges and hurdles they faced, and how they overcame the odds. (They also dish out some crazy stories!) Listen in and enjoy as these entertainers speak candidly about their paths, processes, and experiences. You might even hear a bit about how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers.

Passionate, Intimate, and Life Changing is the best way to describe the virtuous and dynamic spirit of Kristin Rader. With a life full of charisma and passion to worship, she only knew one way to fully serve God, with her voice.With years of experience and vocal training, Kristin has given her life to perfect her instrument. As a child she was given the stage and stunned crowds with her powerful, yet calming voice. After High School she knew she wanted to pursue higher education and that no other path would leave her more fulfilled than training herself in her passion. Kristin went on to earn a collegiate vocal scholarship and was given the opportunity to sing in multiple countries around the world such as Ireland, England, Wales, Bahamas, and Mexico. After graduating from Lee University, she had the privilege of being apart of of the prestigious Chattanooga Symphony Opera Chorus.As a teenager, Kristin found herself struck in the midst of tragedy. Her life was turned upside down with news that her father was diagnosed with Cancer. A short three weeks after his diagnosis, he was taken to be with the Lord. Before he left her however, he imparted wisdom that will forever be engraved in her heart. “No matter what happens to me, God Is Still God.” After this tragedy, Kristin's mother went through a period of deep dark depression. Not only was she left with the emptiness of loosing her father, she now had to deal with the after effects of her mothers struggles.Attempting to cope with the devastation of her fathers death and mothers trials, she had no other place to turn other than God. Through the wisdom of her father, and the strength of her Heavenly Father, Kristin was able to use this tragedy to strengthen her faith and hope in the Lord.Through these trials, Kristin was given an amazing opportunity. She now has the ability to use her story as a means of expression to show triumph and victory over dark circumstances. With every great story, creates an opportunity to eloquently express how struggles change a persons life. Kristin Rader is a true testament of God using the struggles of one individual to encourage others.With life focused on music, she had one dream, to use her gifts to reach believers and unbelievers. “I want my music to be an outlet of encouragement to everyone who hears it. Music is the one avenue that we all have in common, there is no better median we can use to reach others.” Knowing this, she recorded her debut album “Undeniably You.” Each song leaves you wanting to hear more, while inductively sending a message to all listeners.Kristin prides herself in focusing her career on ministry. Few artists are able to bridge the gap between knowing oneself, and expressing oneself for God in such a way as Kristin. With her mind geared toward people, her music effortlessly shines the light of Christ. Each new adventure is a new opportunity for her to share her amazing testimony with others.“My prayer is to be a voice of encouragement that reaches beyond my music. I hope that each individual that hears these songs will be blessed. Life is full of uncertainty, but with God, everything that seems unclear will eventually become evident of His true plan and purpose.”"For I know the plans I have for you” sayeth the Lord. “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope for the future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Michael Watson is from Baltimore, MD where he grew up playing Hockey, Lacrosse, Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball and Football. After High School, Michael attended the University of Virginia where he was a four-time All American in Lacrosse. Michael played for Team USA in 98 World Lacrosse Games and played 8 seasons in Major League Lacrosse for both Boston & Los Angeles and capped off an amazing career by being inducted into National Lacrosse Hall of Fame. He is also the template used for the Major League Lacrosse logo. Michael is currently a Managing Partner at Motive Pure and the owner of Lax West. Michael lives in Cardiff by the Sea, CA where he enjoys Surfing, Golfing and doing Yoga in his free time.

Ralph Edmond was born into privilege in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. That is a rare thing indeed, but rarer still is the fact that Ralph, with opportunity to live in luxury in North America, has chosen to give his life in changing the country he loves for the better. After High School in Haiti, Ralph graduated magna cum laude from Baruch College in New York and returned to his native Haiti to develop a homegrown pharmaceutical company.

Dr. Matthew Breske. Chiropractor, Entrepreneur, Author Founder, Center Point Meditation, CEO, Intuitive Mind Solutions, I grew up in a small town in South Dakota. After High School, I went to college and studied Biology, Psychology, and Exercise Physiology. After my University, I went on to chiropractic college at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA.... The post ChiroHustle Podcast 160 – Matthew Breske, DC appeared first on Chiro Hustle.