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Packed house (studio) on this one. Phil, James, John, Mark, and Dustin. We talk about AHRMA racing, electronic ignitions, and why Does Mark really want a 70's style trike? Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
Welcome the Motos and Friends Podcast from Ultimate Motorcycling, brought to you by Yamaha. Introducing the Yamaha MT-09, the ultimate Hyper Naked experience. With its aggressive styling, powerful CP3 engine, and advanced technology, the MT-09 is ready to dominate the streets. Feel the raw power of the MT-09's 890cc liquid-cooled three-cylinder engine. Delivering thrilling torque and exceptional fuel efficiency, this machine is built for performance. Experience the future of Hyper Naked technology with the MT-09's five-inch full-color TFT display and intuitive switchgear. Customize your ride with four different display themes and navigate effortlessly through the controls. The MT-09 is more than just a motorcycle; it's a statement. With its aggressive styling and unmatched performance, it's ready to turn heads and dominate the streets. Discover the MT-09. Learn more at YamahaMotorsports.com In this week's first segment, Editors Don Williams and Nic de Sena tell us about the incredibly versatile KTM 890 SMT. Could this bike be an all-rounder? Every rider will see its strengths differently. The SM part stands for Supermoto, however the T actually means touring—and you're not touring when you're riding supermoto …or can you? There are even more uses for the SMT that aren't revealed in the three-letter designation, so Don and Nic push the starter button, and bring the LC8c parallel twin to life. Capture the magic of life on two wheels with Insta360 X4, the most popular camera for motorcyclists today! Shoot full 360-degree video in 8K resolution, then choose any angle you want after your ride. It's incredible! From immersive POVs to unique, third-person shots of you and your bike, Insta360 X4 does it all. You'll get over 2 hours run time at 5.7K or plug it into your bike's USB port and go all day. It's totally waterproof, tough as nails, and incredibly easy to use. It even doubles as a dash cam! To bag a free Motorcycle Kit plus selfie stick worth $99 with any Insta360 X4 purchase, head to store.insta360.com and use the promo code MOTOANDFRIENDS, available for the first 30 purchases only. In our second segment Teejay Adams chats with lady-racer Holly Varey. You may know that Holly was one of the competitors in Royal Enfield's brilliant BTR racing series in 2022 and 2023, and in the final race she finished on the podium. But there's a lot more to Holly's racing and she also wrenches and competes in several different AHRMA historic racing classes on a variety of machinery. Teejay caught up with Holly after the recent Barber Vintage Festival at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL. Holly is very articulate and descriptive, so it's fascinating to hear her talk about how she got started, what motivates her, and about some of the awesome motorcycles she's ridden along the way. Holly Varey: Instagram | Facebook Royal Enfield BTR: Instagram | website Vintage Road Racing Association: Instagram | website AHRMA: Instagram | website We love your feedback! Please comment or suggest: @ultimatemotorcycling @UltimateMotoMag @UltimateMotorcycling producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com
In this one, Ricky-Bobby and Dustin (along with our secret special guest) will be having a chat about this past weekend's World Superbike event at Estoril as well as AHRMA at Barber, Moto Beach Classic in Huntington Beach, and more. Enjoy!! Like / Subscribe / Comment / Share..... ** ROCKWELL WATCHES: Check out their website https://rockwelltime.com/ Enter the code "TDZ20" at checkout and save 20% on a new Rockwell!! Sign up for your next TrackDaz event here: http://www.trackdaz.com *PIRELLI TIRES!! ** You can get your Pirelli rubber from us directly on our registration site. Next event is one we just added. November 2-3 weekend at Buttonwillow. We're gonna do Config 1 CCW day one, and Config 13 CW day 2. Sign up here: http://www.trackrabbit.com/s/2l6a Follow us on Facebook: / trackdaz Follow us on Instagram: @trackdaz Follow the TrackDaz Crew: @chili144 @jimmyz853 @phen2210 @gil823 @formula_r @chili144 @canea121 @g_offsims @ricardo.abueg @trackdazkaren @fharo3 @modbaez @m39023 @dreek46 @bubblesrides @r6_krissy_ @shaunsummers62
Wow, its the 20th episode already!! In this one, a lot of races this past weekend for Dustin and Ricky-Bobby to chat about. MotoGP and Rookies Cup at Misano, and World SBK at Magny-Course! Oh and lets not forget the most important races last weekend... AHRMA at Pitt Race with our very own Ricky-Bobby! Enjoy!! Like / Subscribe / Comment / Share..... Dustin is doing that charity bicycle ride again this year starting in Late September. San Francisco to Los Angeles over the course of 8 days raising $$ for the Arthritis Foundation. Click on the link below to donate. https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.participant&participantID=310567 . ** ROCKWELL WATCHES: Check out their website https://rockwelltime.com/ Enter the code "TDZ20" at checkout and save 20% on a new Rockwell!! Sign up for your next TrackDaz event here: http://www.trackdaz.com *PIRELLI TIRES!! ** You can get your Pirelli rubber from us directly on our registration site. Next event is one we just added. November 2-3 weekend at Buttonwillow. We're gonna do Config 1 CCW day one, and Config 13 CW day 2. Sign up here: http://www.trackrabbit.com/s/2l6a Follow us on Facebook: / trackdaz Follow us on Instagram: @trackdaz Follow the TrackDaz Crew: @chili144 @jimmyz853 @phen2210 @gil823 @formula_r @chili144 @lgbrown_ @dkm60 @canea121 @g_offsims @ricardo.abueg @trackdazkaren @fharo3 @modbaez @m39023 @dreek46 @bubblesrides @r6_krissy_
In our first segment this week, Senior Editor Nic de Sena gives us his take on the Kramer EVO2-690SP. This is a KTM powered turnkey race or track only motorcycle available to all enthusiasts of speed. The Kramer's amazing light weight and impeccable handling were to much temptation for Nic who decided to race it in the recent AHRMA round at the Barber Motorsports Park vintage festival. He did well. In our second segment this week, Editor-at-Large Neale Bayly chats with Neil Spalding. Neil is arguably the MotoGP technology writer, and as well as magazines and newspapers, he also writes the technical summaries for the MotoGP season review and Motocourse. Neil is also the author of the critically acclaimed series of books on MotoGP Technology, the officially licensed technical analysis of the MotoGP class. He was also part of the British Eurosport MotoGP commentary team. Neil is not just a technical whiz, he also raced in a long club career where he won two Championships. Ultimately, he went on to run his own team in the British Supersport Championship. Neil has worked in MotoGP for the last 15 years, and when not at the circuits he runs Sigma Performance, a supplier of racing slipper clutches. Don't forget—we're still running our Cortech Lite gloves giveaway! Simply go to the Ultimate Motorcycling Instagram or Facebook pages and find the Cortech gloves post. All you have to do is Like the post and two winners will be selected at random each week. We will message you if you're one of the lucky winners. Please note this is only open to residents of the USA. We love your feedback! Please comment or suggest: @ultimatemotorcycling @UltimateMotoMag @UltimateMotorcycling producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com
This week on our motorcycle podcast we head back to Laguna Seca for the the AHRMA motorcycle races. We love this event for a few reasons, but one of them is the vintage motocross races. These are so fun to watch and we root for riders fast and slow. Next up we talk about motorcycle lawsuits. 150 million dollars for a broken ankle? Can I get a piece of that? Seems over the top, but sometimes they are necessary to force change in the system, but sometimes they are just a money grab from a heart torn family. Listen to these actual cases, and let us know what you think. And lastly we talk about Stumpy John's problem, getting ready for Vintage Motorcycle Days, and listener emails. With Liza, Stumpy John, Naked Jim and Bagel. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew
Talking To Harley Racer Lucas Geboo. Lucas has been racing the Harley's for a few years now. Club racing in southern california, CVMA, AHRMA, etc.. He's always fun in the paddock for sure. Looking forward to our chat. Raising money for the Arthritis Foundation this fall. Riding my bicycle from SF to LA 525miles. To donate: https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=294620 Please Like/share/subscribe/comment all that stuff... ** Sign up for your next TrackDaz event here: http://www.trackdaz.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrackDaz Follow us on Instagram: @trackdaz Follow the TrackDaz Crew: @chili144 @jimmyz853 @phen2210 @gil823 @formula_r @chili144 @lgbrown_ @dkm60 @canea121 @g_offsims @ricardo.abueg @trackdazkaren @fharo3 @modbaez @m39023 @dreek46 @bubblesrides
This week on our motorcycle podcast we are off to the races for week 2! But this one is different. It's the AHRMA Classic Motofest at Laguna Seca. And this one has motocross and flat track too! We had a blast at this well organized and fun event, and can't wait for it to return next year. Check out the schedule for racing near you. https://www.ahrma.org/ Next up we have some special in studio guests. Jane Taylor and her husband John were about to become empty nesters, and decided that a motorcycle journey was what they needed. Jane, her husband and son who were all new riders, bought 3 matching BMW 650's and spent 7 weeks doing 10,000 miles around the country. From this epic adventure came a book, Spirit Traffic, documenting and sharing everything this family experienced. Check it out at https://cjanetaylor.com/. And lastly, we read listener emails and make some announcements. With Liza, Stumpy John, Hippy John, Reg, Miss Emma, Jane, Scott, Naked Jim and Bagel. recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew
Greg Tomlinson, aka GT, grew up in Dana Point, California. With Baja practically in his backyard, GT has nearly 50 years of Baja stories to share. A lifelong surfer, motorcycle rider, and adventure seeker, exploring Baja is where his wanderlust began. Reflecting on his first father and son camping trip in the early 1970s, "The dads rode in the cab while the kids rode in the back. As the pickup truck, piled high with dirt bikes, surfboards, and camp gear, cruised south, we could barely contain our excitement for the epic adventure to come." GT is the founder of Von Zipper Sunglasses and spent years traveling the globe as the host and webcast presenter of the Billabong World Championship Surf Tour. He's a national title holder in the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association. He races classic 60s Triumph motorcycles on both road courses and dirt. During Winter, you'll find GT snowboarding, chasing waves in sunny climes, or riding Baja with his buddies on the Slow Baja Vintage Expedition. Follow Greg Tomlinson on Instagram Follow Greg Tomlinson on Facebook Learn more about Von Zipper here Learn more about AHRMA here
Mark Cattarin with the Washington Vintage Motorcyclists joins us to talk about the upcoming NW Classic Vintage Motorcycle Expo in Lynden, WA later this month. A Ravensdale rider is looking good in Supercross this year, TT believes they'll have 6 demo trucks at their June rally and Yamaha is tinkering with power steering. Events are lighting up all over including the Desert 100, a BDR screening, swap meets, regional trials and more. And Tom and Jen have some useful tips at the end of the show. Well… at least one is useful… See if you can catch the spoof. Happy April riders!
Finally, all in one place - Fenix, Hollywood and Sparky sit down with vintage motorcycle racer Dennis Parrish. The twelve-time AHRMA national champion, Dennis Parrish, shares his passion for racing and some of his favorite bikes. The guys pick his brain on some of their favorite tracks around the county. SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers New Mexico Recorded at: Rust is Gold Coffee Hosted by: Steven “Fenix” Maes (@grafenix), Thaison “Hollywood” Garcia (@rustisgoldantiques), Chris “Sparky” Franco (@ridgebackracing) Featured Music – “American Rocker” Performed by Steve Lane BUY IT IN THE RIG ONLINE STORE
EricSwahnRacing.com Podcast #57 Arthur Kowitz – AHRMA Arthur is the Chairman of the Board at AHRMA Welcome to AHRMA, the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association. The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association Ltd. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving, restoring and competing on historic motorcycles. With over 3000 members, AHRMA is the leading vintage racing group in North America and one of the largest in the world. The association's enthusiastic membership reflects this country's strong interest in classic bikes. Types of racing with AHRMA AHRMA offers vintage National and regional roadracing, motocross, dirt track, observed trials and cross country competition. The classic machines active in AHRMA events span a full 70 years, from the 1920s to the early-'90s. The national-championship schedule typically includes at least 15 rounds in each competition discipline. AHRMA Nationals take place at some of the finest and most historic venues in the United States: Road America, Willow Springs, Sonoma Raceway, New Jersey Motorsports Park and Barber Motorsports Park, to name but a few. Visit - https://www.ahrma.org/ for more information. @ahrmaofficial & @EricSwahnRacing Podcast available everywhere Video Link - https://youtu.be/mi1Ppt3LuEQ Visit EricSwahnRacing.com & ShopESR.com We sell thousands of items. We specialize in motorsports and racing parts. #ESR #EricSwahnRacing #Podcast #Racing #Moto #Motorsport #Motorsports #Roadracing #Road #Ride #Video #IGTV #Youtube #Anchor #Spotify #listen #Comment #follow #like #share #Michigan #Fast #superbike #braap #track #racetrack --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ericswahnracing/support
Welcome to WingCast, a podcast about all things Gold Wing and more! We have a thing for the Gold Wing. Do you? Join WingStuff President, Rick Arnoldo, as he interviews fellow riders and experts in the motorcycle industry and talks about the latest Gold Wing news. Whether you are new to Gold Wings or have ridden them for years and years, WingCast is the perfect podcast for you! In this episode Rick speaks with Walt Fulton & Nancy Foote, the owners of Streetmasters Motorcycle Workshops. Walt is the lead instructor for Streetmasters. He is a well known name in the motorcycle world. He's a 3x winner at Daytona and former team racer for Harley, Kawasaki and Suzuki. He is also a professional motorcycle accident reconstruction expert, motorcycle journalist, and AHRMA racer. Walt has covered more than a million miles on the road and track combined. Nancy is owner and track marshall for Streetmasters. She is a motorcycle enthusiast who has been riding for over 35 years. Known in riding circles as the "Queen of the Backroads", her passion is to find the thinnest and squiggliest roads on the map. She's been quoted saying "A satisfying day is at least 300 miles." Nancy averages around 20k miles annually. Find out more about Streetmasters at Streetmasters.pro Got a question or comment for Rick? Send an email to: wingcast@wingstuff.com and It could be featured on a future episode of WingCast. Shop for your Gold Wing at WingStuff.com While you're there subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on the newest WingCast episodes, latest products, videos, Gold Wing news, sales and more! Follow Us On WingStuff Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wingstuff Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wingstuff/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/wingstuffcom Twitter - https://twitter.com/wingstuff Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/wingstuff/ WingCast is a production of WingStuff.com
This week on our motorcycle podcast we have a smorgasbord of stories to share. First off, everyone shares their stories from the MotoAmerica and AHRMA races at Laguna Seca over the past two weekends. Both events were awesome, and with the addition of the vintage motocross at AHRMA, we will be looking forward to attending next years event. Stumpy John gives us a report on his ride to S. Dakota on Liza's KLR, and somewhat fittingly managed to give her bike a stump as well. Mike is looking at buying a pretty cool looking cafe racer project bike, and made the mistake of bringing it by the garage on the test ride. We then spent the next 30 minutes pointing out all the things wrong with the bike, and why he shouldn't buy it. Never the less, were pretty sure he bought it anyway..... Surprise guest Moin Khan dropped by and we find out what magical motocross haven he discovered in Santa Cruz. How did we not know about it!? He also tells everyone about the race tracks he's built in Pakistan, and what awesome toys he has to play with on them. And lastly, we answer some listener emails. With Liza, Douglas, Stumpy John, Nak, Miss Emma, Naked Jim and Moin Khan. recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com Don't forget to get your amazing discount at go.fixmyhog.com/Misfits/ and access all their repair videos for just $3!!! motorcyclesandmisfits.wordpress.com/ www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits https://www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew
Welcome to this week's show. On this week's show we have a tiny news report regarding: OREGON lane splitting bill moves forward. Review the Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge Week 1 results for the team. Electric Vehicle podcasts seem to be really popular in Europe and UK, should we be getting ready? Quick racing recap AFT at Georgia After the break we head to Willow Springs International Raceway and talk to Jenna, the founder of Stellar MotoBrand and Ginger from the Pasadena Motorcycle Club. Show links: https://www.stellarmotobrand.com/ https://www.pasadenamotorcycleclub.com/ Contact the show creativeridingpodcast@gmail.com
The GREAT Marc Perrone! WERA Racer, future AHRMA racer, water skier, a seller of watercraft, STT coach, husband and father of two beautiful young ladies! Enjoy!!
Sam Moore is a true champion for the profession of human resources. While most companies would happily say that "people are our greatest resource", Sam lives and breathes this mantra in everything he says and does.The best ways to connect with Sam Moore online are:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-moore-shrm-cp-aa2b3492/Builder Home Site Inc. https://www.builderhomesite.com/Hacking HR (Austin Chapter): https://hackinghr.io/AHRMA: https://www.austinhumanresource.org/Central Texas Compensation & Benefits Assoc: https://www.ctcba.org/About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful Creative Entrepreneurs, CXOs, Leaders, and Experts who exemplify the use of Profitable Happiness, Harmonious Teams, and Inspirational Leadership to build life and business success. For a weekly journey of music, mindset, and motivation, subscribe to the 'PROFITABLE HAPPINESS' Podcast with Dr. Pelè.https://drpele.comSupport the show (https://drpele.com)
This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by our friend Austin from Twistedroad.com. He shares with us some updates and improvements to the site, as well as a special offer for our followers. Go to https://www.twistedroad.com/ref/misfit to get your free day of rental. Up next, we play a round of What's In The Box? AKA as What Did Liza Buy Now? Then we share our stories from the AHRMA races at Laguna Seca. It was such a fun event, and we recommend you check out your local AHRMA event. https://www.ahrma.org/news/ahrma-releases-2020-roadrace-schedule/ Liza then shares a story about a friend and his long recovery from his accident. Warning, this story does not have a happy ending. Lastly we want to congratulate Liza and the women from the Women Riders World Relay upon successfully completing their around the world relay. You can find the story in the New York Times here: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/09/business/women-riders-world-relay-motorcycles.html?searchResultPosition=1&fbclid=IwAR2tsfDQQUIyNLBWNFs_V8JgE-15qCQQBbAtchK5fBh32BwUupHgr2TQtsg With Liza, Austin, Morgan, Brandon and Nak. Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits
Zach welcomes Angela L. Shaw back to the podcast to talk about what it looks like to both create opportunities for yourself and model inclusive behaviors as a leader and more. She also offers people of color three points of advice on how they can navigate the process of creating your own opportunities.Connect with Angela on LinkedIn!Visit our website!TRANSCRIPTZach: What's up, y'all? It's Zach with Living Corporate. Now look, we have great guests on the show. Y'all should know this, right? And every now and then we get folks who come back to the show because, you know, we had such a great conversation. And look, I don't want people--if you came here one time, don't get in your feelings, okay? You can also come back, okay? These people just happened to come back, and we love the fact that they came back. If you're listening to this and you were only on the show one time and you're like "Dang, well, what's that supposed to mean about me?" Listen, hit us up, come on back, okay? That being said, we do have a returning guest, Ms. Angela Shaw. [kids cheering sfx] Angela, how are you doing? Welcome back.Angela: Thank you, Zach. I'm doing fantastic. I am on top of the world. I love my life. And thank you so much for letting me come back. I'm super excited to talk today.Zach: Oh, nah, nah, nah. You know what I'm saying? I mean, you know, when we found out, you know, you could come back, I was just over here like [that ain't no problem sfx]. You know, it's not a problem at all. Like, I'm excited that you're here, you know what I mean? Now look, the last time we spoke you were--you know, we were talking about professional reinvention and how you really, like, created an HR career for yourself, and really--you're also the president-elect of [?] Austin, right?Angela: That is correct.Zach: Right? So you were appointed, you know what I'm saying, as president, but you were not yet, you know, anointed as president, you know what I'm saying? So what have you been up to since then?Angela: Well, Zach, I'm president this year all year. [what it do baby Kawhi sfx, both laugh] And I'm making it count. And I want to say the reinvention continues. Like, it doesn't stop. It is a continuous thing. I am continuously trying to reinvent myself and stay relevant. This year as president has been so humbling, but it has been so successful and so wonderful. My platform as president is #PushForProgress related to diversity and inclusion, so I really in my chapter try to model the behavior that I think everybody else should have when it comes to being inclusive. The board, my board, they've gotten on board with that. They are also modeling that behavior. Our meetings have been successful. We're having great attendance. We just had our annual conference, and Zach, let me tell you, we had not one but two inclusion keynotes, and they were fire. They were fire. I feel like it's something that my organization had not seen before, and it was successful, and it was uplifting, and it was allied behavior, and it was just--it was wonderful. I'm just--I'm so blessed and, you know, just living life. I mean, I'm fortunate to love what I get to do every day.Zach: So let's take it a couple steps back. You talked about--'cause again, you kind of gave me, like, an overview, right, but I gotta slow it down. So you talked about folks practicing and you modeling inclusive behaviors and then people practicing inclusive behaviors. What does that mean to model inclusive behaviors as a leader?Angela: We all have bias. I know a lot of diversity and inclusion people talk about the bias that everybody else has, but I think as a leader in the space you break down your own bias first. So I know I have bias. I've had them, you know, just growing up with my experiences. It is difficult to not be hardened by your experiences, but I had to unpack my own boxes first. So I had to look at what my bias was, and how do I go into an organization like AHRMA in a city like Austin with long history--you know, 69 years this organization has been in Austin. How do I go in and unpack my boxes and be the leader that everybody wants to follow? And so I speak to everybody. I say hello to everybody. I give before I get. I make connections, you know? I model the behavior that I want everybody else on the board and in my organization to have, because for me diversity and inclusion is grassroots. That's how I think about it. So every person that I can touch and make them want to activate their power--power is dormant until you activate it, and not activating it is the same as doing something negative with it. You're complicit. So I encourage everybody to activate their power for inclusion, and I model that behavior first.Zach: I got you. Okay, so what I'm hearing is you're coming in, you are engaging people groups that you may have implicit biases or even, like, conscious bias of, in the effort of making sure that they are--that they feel included and that they're a part of the organization, and then your board members, be they white men, black women, Latinx, trans folks, like, whoever, they are also engaging and reaching out across their cohort [?] to make sure that they too are being inclusive and that they too are, like, making sure that people feel as if they have a voice and that they are empowered to speak up and things of that nature.Angela: Absolutely, and we do actual things, like have greeters that greet everybody who comes to a meeting, that introduce themselves, that take them into the room to a seat and introduce them to other people. We have a new member orientation that I attend, every single one, so that I can stand up and tell everybody welcome and how grateful we are that they're there and that they support our organization. You know, this is actual behavior that we all have in activating our power for inclusion.Zach: Really helpful, and I love that. So when we talk about inclusion, a large part of inclusion really is all about, like, redistributing power or ensuring that other folks who have been historically disempowered have a voice and have some type of authority to make actual decisions, right? It's not just that they sit at the table. You have to have a voice at that table, right? What does it look like for you in your chapter to support folks actually have a voice and having power?Angela: Yeah. So our actual board is diverse, so whenever I was thinking about adding people to the board or talking to people about coming onto our board, I was very intentional in my outreach. So I didn't want the board to just look like one thing. I wanted people to see males and females. I wanted people to see different ethnic groups. And we have a diverse board, so that was the first thing. And then it was, you know, selling my vision to everybody for them to understand where I was trying to go with that and make sure that they were on board with it, and they've all been on board with it. The result has been that people who attend our meetings and who attended our conference have also been diverse. So there had been historically underrepresented people who did not always feel welcome for whatever reason, right? They didn't feel welcome. You know, that's no longer the case, so I know for sure that [HR&P?] are talking about the Austin Human Resources Management Association and probably a little bit around the state and nationally. We are inclusive. We are saying it and we are walking the talk too, so this is not just talk. It is we're having behavior, and you can see it and you can feel it.Zach: [to this day sfx]. I'm listening to you. I hear you. [both laugh]Angela: Zach, it's the truth. I'm telling you the truth.Zach: I'm--hey, what you want me to do? I already got the soundboard for you. I mean, [straight up sfx]. I mean, okay, I heard you. Hey, you're preaching. I'm just here. I'm listening. I receive it. You talked about unpacking your boxes, right? So for you to unpack your boxes and really, like, be honest and open about your biases, that takes a certain level of trust, right? Like, you can't just come in here--so let me just give you an example, right? [laughs] So, like, if you was at work, right, and I'm not--this is not your job. Let's just say--let's put the heat on me, okay? So let's say I'm at my job and, like, my boss, who's a white man, you know, is trying to be honest about his biases, right, and all of a sudden he says, "You know, Zach, I just have to tell you, I just never really liked the blacks." I'd be like [record scratch sfx]. Right? Like, I'd be like, "What do you mean? You can't just say that." What does it look like to safely communicate and share your biases in a way that facilitates conversation and trust? Angela: Yeah. So I think if we talk about your boss making that statement to you, obviously there is, on your part, needs to be some understanding. So one, they felt safe enough to even say that, so you've created a safe space to have a conversation. So we're gonna give cool points for that. So it's not a situation where you attack, it's a situation where you listen. So you ask questions about "Where do you think that comes from? Is it about how you grew up? Is it about experiences you've had?" I mean, helping that person unpack their boxes. If it's the other way around, like, "How do I feel safe to go into a situation and, you know, say something about my bias?" For me it took a lot of practice to be able to do that. So just as a public speaker who talks about diversity and inclusion and a lot of different situations and circumstances, I've been blessed to be in a lot of different places, to be able to have these conversations. I've gotten a lot better at being able to say the words. And they don't always come out right, but I think you get back up and you keep moving. If you need to apologize you do, and you keep moving. I mean, that's the only way we will have real action. So as a speaker I'm actually very vulnerable. I do that on purpose, because I want to connect on an emotional level. I want to be seen as a real person. These are real situations and issues that happen. I'm a real person with real feelings. Everybody else that you encounter who is an underrepresented group are not. Everybody has real feelings, and so I always want to connect on that emotional level. So, you know, I'm okay with being vulnerable using my real experiences, talking to people about what has happened to me, but not just what has happened to me, but how it made me feel. And then I think the rest of that though is that what do I do about it afterwards? Zach: What do you mean? Like, what do you mean when you say "What do I do about it afterwards?" What does that mean? Angela: Right. So I've had situations where I feel like I didn't get opportunities for jobs, that people didn't, you know, give me an opportunity to even get in the door and have a conversation with them. So what would I do about that? Well, I created bodies of work that people couldn't deny. So people will ask for recommendations, right? So in Austin, if somebody asked for a recommendation for an HR person, whether it's hiring or they need a connection or whatever, that's what I'm saying. I put in work to be on that list of people that somebody's gonna say, "You should talk to her." You know, for me, I think I'm to a place where I'm not gonna apply into a black hole anymore and hope that somebody's gonna give me an opportunity.Zach: Hm. You're gonna have a real conversation.Angela: Yes. I have created bodies of work that will get me in the room to have the right conversations.Zach: That's real talk.Angela: That's what I mean. What did I do afterwards? I created bodies of work afterwards.Zach: I love it. You know what, this is incredible. If you had three points of advice, right, for people of color who are at a job, they're seeking to, you know, create--they're looking for something else, but they feel stuck, and they don't understand what it really looks like for them to, like, create a new opportunity for themselves. It's easy to be like, "Hey, create your own opportunity," or da-da-da, but what does it look like to get beyond, like--'cause on its face, right, it seems kind of self-helpish. Like, "Just do it," but there's an actual science and process behind it. What advice would you give to the folks who are looking for, like, that practical advice on how they can navigate forward?Angela: The first thing I would say is dream big, so know where you want to go. So whatever your biggest, best, brightest dreams are, write them down. Make them real. That would be the first thing. So know where you're trying to go and make it big. [coin sfx] The second thing I would say is to connect with other people. So inside your organization, outside of your organization, people not in your department. Just connect with people. So you take the first step to get to know people, to hear their story, to make those emotional connections, so that when opportunities come up you're in the conversation. People need to know who you are. You know, I've been saying a lot lately, "It's not who you know, it's who knows you." [coin sfx] So how are you creating those opportunities where people know you? And then the third thing I would say is to take on any project that you have the opportunity to be on. So instead of whining or saying no or having an attitude or "I need more money," take on projects. Expand your skills, you know? Expand your skill set. Do different things. Have lots of different skills in your toolbox. [coin sfx] And those would be the three things that I would say that anybody can do to get to that next step.Zach: All right, y'all. Now, look, y'all heard Angela give y'all these points of wisdom. I even put the coin sound effect after the fact so y'all pay attention, so don't be--okay, you know, you're sitting around looking and trying to figure out what's going on, and I'm looking back at you like [haha sfx]. You need to pay attention, okay? Angela, she's giving you the wisdom, okay? Look, this has been a great conversation, Angela. Any shout-outs or parting words before we let you go?Angela: Absolutely. I have to shout out AHRMA, my board, all of our members and volunteers who have helped make this a very, very successful year, and like last time, Zach, I have to shout you out, because you are giving people opportunities to tell their story and to touch people and to help and support people, and I think that that is fantastic, so thank you so much for that. You are lifting up people, and I want you to know that. Zach: Oh, my goodness. Well, look here, thank you so much, Angela, and thank y'all for listening to the Living Corporate podcast. Y'all know where we at. Google us, okay? Living Corporate. We out here. We're really out here though, so, like, just check us out. Just Google Living Corporate. 'Til next time. Catch y'all later.
Hey peeps, happy Friday! I hope you get out and ride this weekend, even if it's on your snowblower. On this week's show, Junky is absolutely thrilled that the Loud Pipes! 4th annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge is in the air. We want to finish higher than third and this year might be our chance. I think Jae got stoked on the idea of the competition as well. Last week the whole Creative Riding crew got to hang out at the world famous Petersen Automotive Museum for the Electric Revolution exhibition opening. Listen to what we have to say. You don't have a choice unless you rip your earbuds out and throw your phone in a fire! Jae adventured over to Lucky Wheels garage for an evening with Lyndon Poskitt. The world traveler and former Dakar Rally racer stopped in town to talk about his 'Races to Places' YouTube series and other stuff. Sunday, Wiggins took 'Marcy the RC' (Honda RC51) to Willow Springs for the final Ramming Speed Racing Classic Track Day before the Corsa Motoclassica heads in to town, ushering the AHRMA road racing season with it. Reminders to our Solstice Slam winners, ship your cars back ASAP so that we can have them ready for the Californian on May 4th!! If you're going to be in California May 4th, check out these events!: SoCal: for information about The Californian tickets, please use this link: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-californi…ets-55648028752 NorCal: for information regarding The Quail tickets, please use this link: peninsula.ticketmob.com/event.cfm?id=176530 If you'd like to support the show, please head over to www.patreon.com/creativeriding for more information. To contact us: creativeridingpodcast@gmail.com FB/IG @creativeridingpodcast Wiggins: askwiggz@gmail.com IG: @Wiggzero9 @field_initiative_knives Jae: IG: @Flying_Banana
ClevelandMoto 218 Vasectomy MC Club "All the juice, none of the seeds". KZ's and why their a curse to the motorcycle shop owner. More little JDM car nonsense. Hayabusa gets killed off.
ClevelandMoto 218 Vasectomy MC Club "All the juice, none of the seeds". KZ's and why their a curse to the motorcycle shop owner. More little JDM car nonsense. Hayabusa gets killed off.
In this B-side, we sit down with educator, HR Business Partner, public speaker, and Austin Human Resource Management Association (AHRMA) president elect Angela Shaw to discuss her journey of professional reinvention. #AHRMA #ProfessionalDevelopment #PublicSpeaking #Hardworkpaysoff #HumanResourcesAngela Shaw's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/angelalshaw/Austin Human Resource Management Association (AHRMA)https://www.austinhumanresource.orgTRANSCRIPTZach: What’s up, y’all? It’s Zach with Living Corporate, and yes, you’re listening to a B-Side. Now, yes, we’ve introduced the purpose of a B-Side before, but remember, every episode is someone’s first episode. So for our new folks, B-Sides are essentially random shows we have in-between the larger shows. These are much less structured and somehow even more lit. Now, listen. I know, the regular shows are lit, but these are somehow more lit than our regularly scheduled shows. Sometimes they’re discussions that the hosts have. Sometimes they’re extended monologues, or maybe they’re even a chat with a special guest. Today we have such a guest. Her name is Ms. Angela Shaw. Angela is a public speaker, educator, and has functioned as an HR business partner for both the private and public sector. She is the president-elect of the Austin Human Resource Management Association, a not-for-profit association of over 800 resource professionals in the greater Austin area representing more than 500 businesses. Angela, welcome to the show. [Sound Man throws in children’s applause] Angela: Thank you so much, Zach. I’m excited to be here. And thank you for that intro. That was wonderful. Zach: No problem, no problem. So tell us a little bit about yourself. Angela: So I am a professional who started a little late getting serious about her career, and not that that’s a bad thing--I certainly don’t feel bad about it, and I’m proud to say now, in my mid-forties, I’m finally on a career path that I want to be on. So just a little more about that. It was about probably ten years ago that I really became focused on my career and serious about setting a path. I was very intentional about going into HR. In the beginning, I was in administrative roles. I was in a small organization, and through attrition I became responsible for some HR training duties, and I have to say that was the point for me. I remember the very first training I conducted for staff, and the feeling of accomplishment that I had from that, it was like no other feeling, and I knew then and there that I wanted to go fully into HR. And so I began looking for a job in HR, and I found one, and I have not looked back since. I feel like at this point it’s important to say, noteworthy to mention, that I am the only person in my immediate family of parents and siblings of seven people to graduate from college, and while they were supportive, sometimes the understanding of why I just have continued to push myself into staying busy professionally hasn’t always been there. And I love my family because they’re an integral part of who I am and my base of where I come from, but I didn’t wanna let where I came from define where I was going. So once I got into an HR job I began to really learn and practice HR, and what I found was that I wasn’t gonna be able to move forward without credentials. So my experience and my smile wasn’t going to be enough. So by then I had a few years of HR experience under my belt. I had also gone through a major life change, which was a divorce, and that was the true catalyst of my reinvention. So early 30s, I learned through that divorce that nothing was guaranteed, and I learned that it was up to me to be able to take care of myself into retirement and that me, myself, and I were gonna be all the identity that I actually needed. So it took me a few years, but literally I had to physically, emotionally, and spiritually recover from the divorce, and that’s when I set out on deciding what my career path would be in HR. So by this time I was certified in HR, I knew I wanted to stay in HR, and so I started working towards getting my Bachelor’s degree. I took my first college course at the age of 30, and it took me eight years to finish, but when I tell you that that was probably the biggest accomplishment of my life, that is certainly the truth. I graduated with a degree in business administration and a minor in my love of HR. So by the time I completed my Bachelor’s degree, I was in an HR management position, I was leading staff, and I had become a strategic business partner in a growing organization. So I had really accomplished something that up until then had only been a dream of mine and that I didn’t even know I could actually do, but soon after completing that degree--then I started to really sit down and chart what my continued success would look like. So I wanted to be a chief HR officer. I still want to be a chief HR officer. And what does that path look like for me? I thought about what other professional accomplishments I could achieve that would help me on this track to being a chief HR officer. I also thought about how I could reach back and help others. So everyone, but particularly people who come from under-represented groups that I identify with. So women, people of color, people over the age of 40, you know? That was in December of 2012. So since then I have really been able to grow my career in multiple ways by being intentional. So I’ve held leadership positions in HR in different organizations because I really wanted to get different industry experience. I’ve held multiple volunteer leadership positions in several organizations, and as you mentioned, I’m currently president-elect of AHRMA. I also teach a class as an adjunct professor at Austin Community College, so I teach an Essentials of HR class, and this year I really began public speaking on HR topics, but the one closest to my heart being diversity and inclusion-- Zach: So talk to me about that though. Talk to me about how you were able to--first of all, thank you so much ‘cause you’re giving me a lot, even in, like, just the introduction of who you are, and you actually answered a couple of my questions, but I want to pause you really quick because I really want to hear more about the transition, how you pivoted--’cause you explained the pivot in your early 30s to really being a more focused HR professional, but talk to us please a little bit more about how you pivoted from that or in that to being in public speaking. I’d love to hear that. Angela: So I feel like in my journey there’s been a lot of denials based on things that I was not able to change about myself, these unconscious biases. That’s a phrase that we hear a lot, you know? I feel like I received a lot of denials in my life, whether it was trying to get a job I felt like I deserved or being promoted, or someone even deciding that I just--you know, I wasn’t worthy of them hearing what I had to say. That was the pivot for me when it came to speaking, public speaking, and as I had volunteer leadership roles they kind of naturally provide a platform for you to be able to speak about different things, but I intentionally sent a proposal to speak at an event. So DisruptHR is a movement that is sweeping the world, and they had an event in Austin, and I saw something about it, and I sent a proposal, not knowing whether or not I would actually get it, but I find that if you want something to happen, obviously you speak it into existence, but then you follow that up with action, and that’s what I did by submitting the proposal. And they picked me, and I spoke at this DisruptHR event in Austin, and I was so proud, but it was the feedback that I received afterwards that was so pivotal for me. So if you public speak and people come up to you afterwards and they say, “Oh, you did a great job, and I really enjoyed that,” I’m sure it’s true, but that’s very subjective. But if somebody comes up to you afterwards and they want to engage with you in conversation to follow up what you talked about, that’s how you know you’re doing what you’re supposed to do. You said what you were supposed to say. You touched somebody. You want to move somebody to action, and so that’s what the public speaking has become for me, that opportunity to reach one and teach one. Every person that I get to touch that wants to take action means that I’m successful, so that’s really where the public speaking piece comes from, giving a voice and a platform to everybody who’s been denied or under-represented groups who feel like they don’t have a voice. That’s where it comes from. Zach: That’s awesome. And so, you know, you’ve mentioned your age, and you’ve mentioned just the--I think that’s a critical part of your journey and your story, right? So what advice would you have for older, more seasoned professionals who may feel like it’s too late for them, considering that there is a perception that this current era is dominated by millennials and that really if you’re not with a certain age bracket, you don’t count or you won’t be heard as much. I’m curious because, you know, a lot of our listeners are younger professionals. However, we have professionals who are Gen X and who are even baby boomers, right? So, you know, when I listen to your story, I’m encouraged because it reminds me that there’s no point in your life where it’s too late to try something different or to even reinvigorate yourself, and so I’m curious - do you have any advice for the 30-something, even the 40 or 50-something out there who’s looking to make a transition, who may have some questions or anxiety around how to go about doing that? Angela: I do. So I love to use my personal story as an example as hard work pays off and that no matter what doors are closed or how many glass ceilings you feel like there are, everybody has the opportunity set a goal and then work towards that goal. I would tell them--so I rep Gen X all the way, that’s what I am, but I have a couple of millennial traits, and I feel like I have some baby boomer traits also. So I would tell them to make sure they’re setting their personal goals, and make their goals about them. It’s not about anybody else. They can’t compare themselves to other people. What they can do is put in that work and then let their path continue in its own time and own way the way it should. I would also tell them it’s never too late, never. Every day that you wake up is an opportunity to get better. I love to say that. So that’s an opportunity every day to actively work towards a goal that you might have for yourself. So that would be my advice that I would give to anybody. Keep at it. Set your goals and keep at it, and don’t compare yourself to other people because everybody’s path is different. Zach: Well, that’s amazing, and I appreciate that, and I’m sure our listeners appreciate that as well. So before we go, do you have any final shout outs? Any more words of wisdom that you’d like to share in part for us? Angela: I do. So I’ll start with the final words before I give the shout out. I stopped keeping track of how many denials I received. So I think anybody who’s in an under-represented group knows what I’m talking about when it comes to these denials that are real, but I stopped keeping track of the denials, and instead I started keeping track of my successes that I’ve had in my journey. And so my final words of wisdom to anybody is to do that. No one’s stopping you but you, so stop keeping track of those denials and start keeping track of your successes. And as my final shout out, I want to shout out anybody out there who is working towards a goal and feels like you’re alone. You are not alone, and your hard work is not in vain. Hard work pays off, and I’m a prime example of that. And lastly, Zach, I just want to thank you for giving me some time to tell my story. I hope--if there’s at least one person out there who hears this story and feels in any kind of way inspired then we did our part. I also want to tell you I’m a fan of yours. I wish you success in everything that you do and everything that you want for yourself, and I will always be a supporter. Zach: Angela, first of all, thank you so much for the love. Thank you for your time. Thank you for sharing your story. It’s a wonderful story, and it’s a story that needs to be told because I believe that we live in a time today where, you know, social media and just the way that we consume content, it’s easy just to think that, you know, only a select few can be successful, right? But to your point, it’s about working hard. It’s about being intentional. It’s about being consistent, and it’s about being true to who you are and true to your own story, right? So you epitomize that, and I’m really just thankful to have you here. I definitely want to shout you out. I want to shout out the Austin Human Resource Management Association, and I want to make sure that we have you back on the show. Angela: Absolutely. Thank you, Zach. Zach: Awesome. Well, look. That does it for us today, guys. Thank you for joining us on the Living Corporate podcast. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @LivingCorporate, Twitter at LivingCorp_Pod, and subscribe to our newsletter through living-corporate.com. If you have a question you’d like for us to answer and read on the show, make sure you email us at livingcorporatepodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget - we also have a Patreon. So if you’d like to support us through Patreon, make sure to check out the links and information in the show notes below. My name is Zach. You’ve been talking with Angela Shaw. Peace. Latricia: Living Corporate is a podcast by Living Corporate, LLC. Our logo was designed by David Dawkins. Our theme music was produced by Ken Brown. Additional music production by Antoine Franklin from Musical Elevation. Post-production is handled by Jeremy Jackson. Got a topic suggestion? Email us at livingcorporatepodcast@gmail.com. You can find us online on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and living-corporate.com. Thanks for listening. Stay tuned.
Motorcycles. Racing, Concour's d'Elegance. We've got them all on this week's show. We have a special guest in the house this week to talk about motorcycles, racing, vintage stuff, and a few of the things that he promotes. Brady Walker is in the house! Who is that? Listen and find out. If you remember 2016, I traveled to the Corsa Motoclassica to watch some friends in the vintage races. That was the first year that Brady had taken over some of the promotional duties of the event. It's also happening RIGHT NOW!!! www.corsamotoclassica.com for details. You can also check out AHRMA's website for vintage and classic racing. Brady's other event that is happening NEXT WEEKEND!! (May 5th) is the Californian. This is the second year and he's dedicated to making this family-friendly event even better. It takes place at Santa Anita Park, a famous racetrack for thoroughbreds. Like me and Wiggs. info here: www.thecalifornian.us remember that the cut off for Solstice Slam is MAY 30th! Fast approaching! send submissions to: slam@creative-riding.com you can ask ANYTHING AT ALL here: askwiggz@gmail.com Hvae a great weekend!!!