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We're kicking off a series of special episodes recorded on the road at Ethos Brewery and Greening Auto Company in Cullman, Alabama! This week, we're joined by the legendary Bobby Alloway of Alloway's Hot Rod Shop. Known for his timeless blacked-out builds, Bobby shares his journey, design philosophy, and the stories behind some of his most iconic creations. Set against a unique backdrop, this episode is packed with inspiration, humor, and a celebration of hot rod culture.
In Series two of Burns Banter I am taking a look at the life of Robert Burns. Each episode will look at one part of Robert's Life - as this is episode one, I am looking at the Birth Of Robert Burns. I also take a look at William Burnes, (Robert's Father), and Agnes Broun, (Robert's Mother). where did they come from, what were they like, what influence did they have on Robert? I look briefly at what was happening in Scotland at the time - all of these aspects helped to make Robert into the man we know today. Unfortunately there are no songs or poems in this episode. This is due to the fact that the episode finishes when Robert is only seven years old, he hasn't written anything yet. Check out episode two for Robert's first poem....
Susan Alloway was 17 years old when she was abducted with her friend in September of 1978. She held the story quiet until 2022, when she felt it was time to speak out about her experience. Earl Grey from MUFON South California is the one who investigated Susan's case. He's here to talk about the investigation with Susan.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.
In this special two-part interview episode, we delve into the Susan Alloway 1978 Utah Alien Abductions, also known as the Jackrabbit abductions, featuring Susan Alloway herself, an abductee who has bravely come forward with her story. This case, recognized as the #1 Case of 2023 by The Mutual UFO Network organization, has been meticulously investigated by them. Also, Jason has been working closely with Susan to recreate the artwork depicting her experience. Susan recounts the chilling events of her abduction on a Utah highway in September 1978 at 9:30 pm. This story, reminiscent of the renowned Travis Walton case from 1975, is a must-listen. Part 1 of our two-part series with Susan and the investigators involved in the case promises to be riveting. Join us as we uncover the details of this extraordinary account that is sure to become widely recognized soon. Catch the video portion of this podcast on Spotify or YouTube.
Rachel is in East Lothian where local residents are campaigning for better access across the busy A1 road. For a considerable stretch there's no official pedestrian crossing linking the villages close to Dunbar with the coast. And as Rachel sees, it's a very busy road to try and cross as a cyclist or pedestrian.Mark visits Dean Castle in Kilmarnock and finds out about its fascinating history including being completely destroyed by fire before an impressive restoration in 2018.The Covid lockdown led to lots of people taking up new and different hobbies. For author Colin Liddell, his lockdown project was translating all the Gaelic place names noted on maps within 175 square miles of Pitlochry. Rachel chats to Colin about his project and what it has taught him.Earlier this week a new wildlife law aimed at protecting birds of prey and regulating the grouse shooting industry passed its final vote at Holyrood. BBC Scotland's Environment Correspondent Kevin Keane chats to Duncan Orr-Ewing from RSPB Scotland about why they are pleased The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill will be introduced. And he also hears from Ross Ewing from Scottish Land and Estates about the impact this will have on Scottish estates and their concerns.Water voles have been present in Glasgow for hundreds of years. However recently, they have been found in some more unusual locations. Mark finds out about a thriving population of grassland water vole living in and around the Seven Lochs Wetland Park.And we hear more about other urban mammals when we chat live to Rose Toney from the North East Scotland Mammal Network about their new urban mammal groups.For several months now artist Chris Rutterford and several hundred people from the Alloway community have been creating giant paintings on boards, reflecting the local culture and heritage to improve a local railway tunnel. The work has just started to be put up on display, so Rachel headed for a look.In our latest Scotland Outdoors podcast Helen Needham wanders around Glasgow Green with musicians Laura-Beth Salter and Ali Hutton who have created a new album called 'From the Ground' as a response to climate change. We hear an excerpt.Point to point horse racing used to run every weekend between January and March. But now there are only two races in Scotland, both held at Overton Farm near Lanark. The first event is taking place this weekend and Mark went to take a look at the course and find out what's involved in a point to point race.
If you added up all the land currently forming playgrounds and playing fields around Scotland's schools, it would be roughly the same size as Dundee. Most of that is tarmac or grass cut short for sports but as Helen Needham discovered when she visited Levenmouth High School in Buckhaven in Fife, it's possible for schools to use some of their land in a different way to improve biodiversity and benefit learning and wellbeing.Two rare needlework samplers thought to have been embroidered by Robert Burns's sister and mother have been returned to the poet's birthplace thanks to an American donor. Rachel visited the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway to have a look at the samplers and hear about their significance.Bird Gardens Scotland is a bird conservation breeding centre and home to over 300 birds from around the world. It's been built over the past few years by Owen and his husband Mark and now boasts a coffee shop and visitor centre. Mark went for a walk around the sit and met some of the hundreds of feathered residents.A few years ago, an area of grassy scrub came into community ownership near Crail. The community decided to turn the site into an area that would benefit nature and the environment. Rachel went to see how the work was going and hear about the plans for the site.Mark is in the Borders, chatting to two members of the Campaign for a Scottish Borders National Park group. They tell him why their area should be awarded national park status and why lack of council support isn't holding them back.While she was at Levenmouth High School, Helen Needham heard from teacher Duncan Zuill about their failed attempts at planting trees. One of their problems is deer, but as Duncan told Helen, they also don't want to use plastic tree tubes. George Anderson from Woodland Trust Scotland joins us live to tell us why the tubes are needed, and what the plastic free alternatives are.Rachel meets two Newfoundland dogs, Cindy and Yogi, who are trained to help rescue people who get into difficulty in the sea. Their owner Norman tells Rachel about the background to dogs working as rescue animals and how he trains them.
On this day in 1759, celebrated poet Robert Burns was born in Alloway, Scotland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on #ScotsinUs, we bring to you the first of a series of spotlights celebrating Robert Burns as we gear up to Burns Night. We are joined by Christopher Waddell, the Learning Manager of the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, who tells us all about the Burns Cottage, history surrounding Burns, and the exciting events coming up at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. Also featuring a performance of Robert Burns' “My Love is Like a Red Red Rose” by Sophie Craig. #burnscottage #alloway The ASF will host our annual Burns Supper on Friday, January 19th 2024 at the University Club, NYC. For more informaiton on the Burns Birthplace Musuem, please visit https://www.nts.org.uk/VISIT/PLACES/ROBERT-BURNS-BIRTHPLACE-MUSEUM
The SEND Network podcast is back for a third season! Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway joins host Izzy Felton to discuss how to support children who have difficulties with maths, also known as dyscalculia. Tracy explains the what, where and why of dyscalculia, and then focuses on the different strategies educators can use to support children and young people in the classroom. About Dr Tracy Packiam AllowayTracy is an award-winning psychologist specialising in memory and the brain. She is the author of 15 books, over 100 scientific articles and has featured on Good Morning America, Forbes, The Washington Post, BBC, and more. Contact TracyTwitter & Instagram: @DrTracyPackiamThe SEND NetworkFor more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcastNew to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)
WARNING!!!! This episode is better watched as a video.https://youtu.be/i9RZ_t_JWQU?si=ksa_zMSxzDf44bu3In this episode I go on a whistle stop tour of Robert Burns sites in Ayrshire. These include: the house Robert was born in, The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, the auld Alloway kirk, the Brig O' Doon, the Tarbolton bachelors club, Poosie Nansies Pub and Mossgiel Farm.Poosie Nansies pub, and the characters that drank there, was the inspiration behind the epic Burns cantata 'The Jolly Beggars'. I was inspired by the place and recited 'Willie Wastles Wife'. The Auld Alloway kirk is where, in the poem Tam O' Shanter, Tam saw the witches and the devil dancing. Mossgiel farm is where Robert wrote a huge amount of his poems, this is where he wrote 'to a mouse'. I recite the poem in front of the field where Robert went through the mouses nest with his plough.If you want to see the places in ayrshire where Robert lived and worked then this is the episode for you!
Robert or "Rabbie" Burns (born 25 January 1759, died 21 July 1796) hailed from Alloway, Scotland. Like his father, Burns was a tenant farmer. However, toward the end of his life he became an excise collector in Dumfries, where he died in 1796; throughout his life he was also a practicing poet. His poetry recorded and celebrated aspects of farm life, regional experience, traditional culture, class culture and distinctions, and religious practice. He is considered the national poet of Scotland. Although he did not set out to achieve that designation, he clearly and repeatedly expressed his wish to be called a Scots bard, to extol his native land in poetry and song.-bio via Poetry Foundation Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe
Mike is joined by MEGA Championship Wrestling rookie sensation Aaron Alloway as he talks his upcoming match and what its like being a MEGA rookie
In today's episode, Che sits down with multifaceted Toronto reality star, writer, and producer Kara Alloway, renowned for her role in the "Real Housewives" franchise. Kara's journey, evolving from her roots in the city to navigating the intricate landscape of emotional intelligence within reality TV, offers illuminating insights into the fusion of personal growth and the entertainment realm. Delve into Kara's distinctive viewpoint on female relationships, peeling back the layers of dynamics inherent in reality TV. Contemplate the intriguing debate: Is reality TV a form of art? Additionally, discover the inspiration behind Kara's latest novel, "Most Hated," as she shares why penning it was imperative. This conversation encompasses personal growth, entertainment dynamics, and the creative journey behind Kara's newest literary work! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chemarvilleletstalk/message
Here's one of the most incredible and inspirational interviews I've ever conducted on this podcast. As a kid, I've looked up to the big guys at ESPN like Scott Van Pelt and Adam Schefter and to get a glimpse of what it's like on the daily for Jordan was a dream come true. I'm hoping I can end up at ESPN someday and I cannot wait for what the future holds for both myself and Jordan. I hope you all enjoy this episode and I'll catch you all in the next one! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-sher/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-sher/support
Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1019, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Literary Tourism 1: This poet's birthplace in Alloway, Scotland is adjacent to a museum devoted to him. Robert Burns. 2: The home of this "Ivanhoe" author is a tourist attraction in Abbotsford, Scotland. Sir Walter Scott. 3: George Bernard Shaw's recently restored birthplace is a tourist attraction in this capital city. Dublin. 4: A St. Helena, California museum displays the toy soldiers he wrote about in "A Child's Garden of Verses". Robert Louis Stevenson. 5: The museum devoted to this playwright is a short walk from the National Theatre in Oslo. Henrik Ibsen. Round 2. Category: Prawnography 1: The word "prawn" is used loosely for a large one of these shellfish. a shrimp. 2: The Muppet known as Pepe the Prawn did commercials for a restaurant chain named for this "Long" character. Long John Silver. 3: Like many insects, prawns also feature pairs of these long, thin sensory organs on their heads. antennae. 4: Prawns go through as many as 11 different metamorphoses during this stage of immaturity. the larval stage. 5: From the Latin for "having a shell", it's the subphylum to which all prawns belong. crustacean. Round 3. Category: Left, Right Or Center. With Left", "Right" Or "Center in quotes 1: Current name of the branch of the U.S. Public Health Service charged with investigating and mitigating contagions. the Centers for Disease Control. 2: Traffic precedence of one vehicle over another. right of way. 3: Related to the sports world, it's a source for unexpected or strange insight. left field. 4: The point within an object where its entire weight is evenly balanced. the center of gravity. 5: Paris' Latin Quarter is found there. the Left Bank. Round 4. Category: Character Mashups 1: Huckleberry Finch (1884 and 1960). Huckleberry Finn and Scout Finch. 2: Fredo Baggins(1969 and 1954). Fredo Corleone and Bilbo Baggins. 3: Holden Copperfield (1951 and 1850). Holden Caulfield and David Copperfield. 4: Rhett Smiley (1936 and 1961, '62, etc.). Rhett Butler and George Smiley. 5: Sansa Panza(1996 and 1605). Sansa Stark and Sancho Panza. Round 5. Category: Stupid Answers At The Movies 1: This feel-good film starred Dennis Quaid as Jim Morris, a major league rookie at age 35. The Rookie. 2: Dustin Hoffman is the graduate who's seduced by a middle aged woman in this 1967 classic. The Graduate. 3: Kevin Costner was the bodyguard assigned to Whitney Houston in this 1992 romance. The Bodyguard. 4: John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale meet serendiptously and dine at NYC's Serendipity Cafe in this 2001 romance. Serendipity. 5: Dudley Moore thought Bo Derek was a perfect "10" in this 1979 romp. 10. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used
Description: Real Housewives star, TV producer, and now author, Kara Alloway joins us to talk about her time on RHOT, producing reality television, and her debut novel “Most Hated.” Plus, the politics of Reality TV and the need for better cast representation and advocacy. Be sure to call in each week to the Heartbreakers Hotline at (833) 566-5577 to have your questions answered! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heartbreakerspodcast/message
Empower with Nancy's Podcast focuses on inspiration, motivation, and leadership insights to help you feel empowered and equipped and live a life of fulfillment, ONE DAY AT A TIME! I am honored to have a special guest on my Podcast. Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway. Dr. Alloway is an award-winning Psychologist, Professor, and TEDx Speaker. She has published fifteen books and over one hundred scientific articles on the brain and memory. Dr. Alloway will talk about how women learn how to use their uniquely female brains to live their best lives. Topics: How to Think Like a Girl* Understanding woman's unique brain Why women make "emotional" decisions when stressed. How women can utilize their unique brain qualities to help them advance in the workplace How to Think Like a Girl, a best-selling book, can help men. Ways on how a woman can "get out of her own way" and start re-wiring their brain. With Gratitude, Nancy Davidson
Kathryn interviews Anthony Purcell.In the late morning of February 6, 2010, Anthony Purcell dove into the waters of Miami Beach, something he'd done many times before without incident. This time, he misjudged the depth of his landing spot, broke his neck, and bruised the C5 and C6 vertebrae in his spine. He injured his spinal cord. He was paralyzed, unable to resurface from the water on his own.Thanks to the quick rescue efforts of his cousin Bernie who pulled him from the waters and the emergency personnel who quickly arrived at the scene, Anthony's life was saved. But his life would never be the same. Walking With Anthony, a charity founded by Anthony's mother Micki, serves as a movement to bring awareness and funding to the plight of SCI suffered by hundreds of thousands of people in the US alone. Walking With Anthony has been featured in ABC World News Tonight, New York Weekly and more.Kathryn also interviews Author Kara Alloway.What happens when six women join the cast of a reality tv show to try to change their lives? For those behind and in front of the cameras,make-ups, break-ups, and manipulation are all in the name of great entertainment. Real Housewife of Toronto, former Allure Magazine editor and reality TV show producer Kara Alloway is the go-to expert on reality TV, giving viewers an inside look on all things REAL HOUSEWIVES all around the world as she brings readers the inside perspective of someone who has been the reality TV villain and survived. She has hosted a variety of daily fashion and beauty radio shows, with industry icons such as Stella McCartney, Laura Mercier, Phoebe Philo, Zac Posen, Diane Von Furstenberg, Bob Mackie, and Oscar de la Renta. She currently has three reality shows in development as an executive producer.
Kathryn interviews Anthony Purcell.In the late morning of February 6, 2010, Anthony Purcell dove into the waters of Miami Beach, something he'd done many times before without incident. This time, he misjudged the depth of his landing spot, broke his neck, and bruised the C5 and C6 vertebrae in his spine. He injured his spinal cord. He was paralyzed, unable to resurface from the water on his own.Thanks to the quick rescue efforts of his cousin Bernie who pulled him from the waters and the emergency personnel who quickly arrived at the scene, Anthony's life was saved. But his life would never be the same. Walking With Anthony, a charity founded by Anthony's mother Micki, serves as a movement to bring awareness and funding to the plight of SCI suffered by hundreds of thousands of people in the US alone. Walking With Anthony has been featured in ABC World News Tonight, New York Weekly and more.Kathryn also interviews Author Kara Alloway.What happens when six women join the cast of a reality tv show to try to change their lives? For those behind and in front of the cameras,make-ups, break-ups, and manipulation are all in the name of great entertainment. Real Housewife of Toronto, former Allure Magazine editor and reality TV show producer Kara Alloway is the go-to expert on reality TV, giving viewers an inside look on all things REAL HOUSEWIVES all around the world as she brings readers the inside perspective of someone who has been the reality TV villain and survived. She has hosted a variety of daily fashion and beauty radio shows, with industry icons such as Stella McCartney, Laura Mercier, Phoebe Philo, Zac Posen, Diane Von Furstenberg, Bob Mackie, and Oscar de la Renta. She currently has three reality shows in development as an executive producer.
This episode we're thrilled to have Kara Alloway, a superstar from The Real Housewives of Toronto. Kara is not only a reality TV star but also an author, Executive Producer, philanthropist, and a dedicated mom to three boys.Join us as we chat with Kara about her journey in the entertainment industry, her role as “the villain” on the Housewives, her book “Most Hated”, and how she manages the challenge and joys of being a devoted mom while juggling her various roles.Tune in as we connect with Kara Alloway on a personal level and explore the reality of “infamy”, family, and the beautiful chaos of motherhood. Don't miss this authentic and insightful conversation on Inside The Moms Club!
Most Hated” the highly anticipated debut novel by Real Housewives Of Toronto cast member and media personality Kara Alloway, available now Published by Canadian publishing house, RE:Books Publishing, “Most Hated” is a juicy and fascinating peek behind the curtain into the world of reality TV. Kara Alloway is a respected journalist, fashion magazine editor-in-chief, on-air personality, producer and a cast member of The Real Housewives Of Toronto franchise. Alloway wrote “Most Hated” because she knows a little something of what takes place behind the scenes. The novel delves into the glamorous yet merciless world of reality TV. Alloway brings readers the inside perspective of someone who has been the reality TV villain and survived. “Most Hated” details what happens when six women join the cast of a reality tv show to try to change their lives. For those behind and in front of the cameras on Talk of the Town, make-ups, break-ups, and manipulation are all in the name of great entertainment. When real life blends with reality content, it's hard to tell the salt from the sugar. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)
If you love the Housewives, reality TV, pop culture, beach reads and insider TV gossip then this episode of BAC is for you. I am joined by Real Housewife of Toronto, Kara Alloway also debut author of a FUN summer beach read, Most Hated. We chatted ALL the things- TV, inside scoop, writing, Hollywood and so much more. She was so much fun to chat with and really gave insight into so much more than I thought! Follow Kara for her latest novels and news: https://karaalloway.com
Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin Episode 40 "Using Your Voice And Power To Successfully Build Yourself And Others with Former Real Housewives Star Kara Alloway" Olivia talks personal and professional achievements with Kara Alloway. Kara was on the reality TV series the Real Housewives of Toronto. Kara was also a former Allure Magazine editor and is still currently a reality television show producer. Kara also recently released her debut novel called Most Hated. Most Hated brings readers the inside perspective of someone who has been the reality television villain and survived.Join Olivia every Tuesday as she brings on top notch guests to talk about how they are Achieving Success!Career Development Book and More at Achieving-success.comStay Connected With Us:Instagram: @_achievingsuccessTwitter: @_achievesuccessFacebook: @Achieving SuccessTiktok: @_achievingsuccess
In this episode, I explore the fascinating findings on working memory, its impact on academic attainment, and the promising avenues for intervention and support. How does working memory determine student success and how can it be improved? Over the years, studies conducted by Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway (www.tracypackiam.com) have provided growing evidence of the significant connection between working memory and academic achievement. The capacity of an individual's working memory plays a crucial role in their ability to acquire knowledge and develop new skills. Deficits in working memory have been observed in various learning difficulties including reading disorders, math difficulties, ADHD, and motor impairments.In fact, Alloway's large-scale screening study revealed that one in ten students experience working memory deficits, leading to below-average performance in language and math. Surprisingly, research also indicated that all components of working memory are present by the age of 4. As a result, it is vital to prioritize finding effective interventions to overcome these challenges and maximize students' learning potential.Traditionally, working memory was believed to be genetically fixed, however, recent studies highlight the remarkable plasticity of the developing brain and suggest that working memory capacity can potentially be enhanced through environmental interventions and support.Join us as we delve into the world of working memory and its implications for optimizing learning outcomes with Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway. She is an award-winning psychologist, professor of memory, 15 time author and Associate Editor of the Educational and Developmental Psychologist journal. Dr. Alloway has been featured on The Doctors TV, Good Morning America, the Today Show to name a few. She also consults for documentaries, ABC/NBC and the CW affiliates, AMC TV, and the World Bank. Support the showPlease subscribe and share this podcast with a friend to spread the good!If you find value to this podcast, consider becoming a supporter with a $3 subscription. Click on the link to join: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048018/supportTo help this podcast reach others, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! Go to Library, choose The Brighter Side of Education, and scroll down to Reviews. It's just that easy. Thank you!Want to share a story? Email me at drlisarichardsonhassler@gmail.com.Visit my website for resources: http://www.drlisarhassler.com The music in this podcast was written and performed by Brandon Picciolini of the Lonesome Family Band. Visit and follow him on Instagram. My publications: America's Embarrassing Reading Crisis: What we learned from COVID, A guide to help educational leaders, teachers, and parents change the game, is available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible, and iTunes. My Weekly Writing Journal: 15 Weeks of Writing for Primary Grades on Amazon.World of Words: A Middle School Writing Notebook Using the Writing Process ...
Meet Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway an award-winning psychologist, author of 15 books and over 100 scientific articles. She's been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Doctors TV, and in Forbes, Bloomberg, The Washington Post...and more! Her research on memory and the brain was highlighted in Newsweek as a big idea. In today's show we discuss how the elements of lifeyness (joyful embodiment, relaxation, and playfulness) can enhance your mental health and overall wellness. Through the lens of neuropsychology, Dr. Alloway explains the science behind lifeyness! First we speak about being playful and how that can actually lead to a sense of empowerment and then Tracy offers some techniques on calming the nervous system–relaxing but not just necessarily traditional relaxation techniques. She explains how sometimes it's more important to burn off adrenaline or nervous energy in what she calls "proprioceptively dynamic" exercises... versus calming exercises like yoga. Then talk a little bit about trauma-informed healing, which will tie into an upcoming episode based on Peter Levine's work about somatic experiencing. We will cover one of Tracy's most dynamic areas of research: how women's brains sometimes operate differently from men's. Her book, Think LIke Girl, is the outcome of years of her research. Last, she will give us a sneak peek into her new research project! Connect with me @book_of_lifeyness and @sarah_k_clarke Connect with Tracy on Instagram @drtracypackiam See Tracy's website here!
Meet Kara Alloway, the woman who's worked both behind-the-scenes and in front of the camera in the world of reality TV. From her time as the self-proclaimed “villain" on Real Housewives of Toronto, to jumping into the world of reality TV production, it's safe to say she's an expert! Kara has recently released her debut novel titled "Most Hated,” which delves into the lives of six characters who drastically change their paths by joining a reality TV show... with all the drama, manipulation, and more! Alloway's impressive career started at Allure Magazine. She moved on to become the editor-in-chief at Ingenue Magazine, bringing the publication to the fastest growth in circulation in Canadian history. She has hosted daily fashion and beauty radio shows with industry icons such as Diane Von Furstenberg, Stella McCartney, and Oscar de la Renta. But that's not all! Currently, she is working on not one, not two, but THREE reality TV shows as an executive producer. With her expertise, viewers get an outstanding insider experience on all things reality TV, and now with "Most Hated", you get a first-hand look at the drama and excitement of a reality TV show. Order Kara Alloway's new book, "Most Hated" HERE. ( https://www.amazon.com/Most-Hated-novel-Kara-Alloway/dp/1738670228/ ) Follow Kara Alloway on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/karaalloway --- --- --- Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel Executive Producer: Kelli Brink Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review! Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: infomissunderstoodpodcast@gmail.com Watch every episode on YouTube! @missunderstoodpodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts! Follow Rachel on Instagram! @RachelUchitelNYC
Today I'm joined by debut author, Kara Alloway, to chat about her new book "Most Hated". You may recognize Kara as the "villain" on The Real Housewives of Toronto, but let me assure you - Kara is anything but!! I was in for the surprise of my lifetime with this conversation. I really had no idea where this talk would take us, but MAN what a journey! I learned so much about Kara's professional background, and how the opportunity to be a reality TV star crossed her desk. More importantly than all the crazy BTS stories she shares (and there's A LOT!) I loved getting into the main themes of this book and chatting about the importance behind female friendships and feminism. Kara's book is a light-beach read that has something for everyone! I know you'll all enjoy it, too! ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡About Get Lit With Lianna: The PodcastJoin Instagram book content creator @getlitwithlianna as she sits down with a different guest author to chat about their books, writing career, and everything in between! Of course each conversation will have a very *LC* touch - aka crying over book boyfriends, marvelling over swoony moments, and obviously a ton of pop culture references! Follow me!Instagram: www.instagram.com/getlitwithliannaGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/getlitwithlianna Email me: liannareadsbooks@gmail.com
Jackson is back for the summer and this week he's chatting with Kara Alloway from "The Real Housewives of Toronto" which aired for one season back in 2017. Kara is not only a reality TV personality, she's also an accomplished author! Kara's new novel, "Most Hated" follows the lives of the cast and crew of a new 'Housewives' type reality series entitled, "Talk Of The Town". It's a must read for any reality TV lover. Kara chats with Jackson about her experience on reality TV, what life is like after being portrayed as the villain and what really goes on behind the scenes. Get Kara's book "Most Hated" on Amazon or Barnes & Noble! Follow us on social media!Instagram: @realitytalkpodcastTweet with Jackson and get all of the reality TV scoop!Kara Alloway Instagram: @karaallowayTwitter: @KaraAllowayFacebook: Kara Alloway OfficialLearn more about Kara on her website HERE!
It is a privilege to welcome TV personality, writer, and producer Kara Alloway to Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! After graduating from Canada's McGill University, Kara was hired by Conde Nast's ALLURE Magazine in Los Angeles. Under the tutelage of ALLURE founder Linda Wells, she worked as an assistant West Coast Editor. Kara quickly became known for her writing contributions, sharing her perspective on the fashion and beauty worlds with a journalistic approach and investigating the topics honestly and objectively. Kara was recruited back to Canada and became editor-in-chief of INGEUNE Magazine, which under her direction, had the fastest growth in circulation in Canadian publication history for the teen target demographic. In addition, she also hosted a daily fashion and beauty radio show, wherein content included interviews with such icons as Stella McCartney, Laura Mercier, Phoebe Philo, Zac Posen, Diane Von Furstenberg, Bob Mackie, and Oscar de La Renta. In 2017, Kara Alloway appeared on the Real Housewives of Toronto. She innately understood the workings of reality television content and carried the show, prompting several journalists reviewing the franchise to ask, “Without Kara, would there even be a show?” Upon completing work in front of the camera, she signed with Electus in Los Angeles to produce unscripted content. In 2019, Kara joined Hanger 56 Media in Los Angeles to continue her role as an executive producer. On May 30, Kara Alloway will release her new book: Most Hated. The book follows three women who try to change their lives in the ruthless world of Reality TV through the hot docu-soap Talk of the Town. Most Hated received high praise from Real Housewives icons, including Jill Zarin, Kathy Hilton, and Vicki Gunvalson. In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Kara Alloway spoke about the lessons she learned from talking to fashion icons such as Bob Mackie, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Oscar de La Renta and previewed Most Hated.
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Ok, first of all, as soon as I reached out to Kara she emailed me some serious tea about The Real Housewives of Toronto. She was ready to chat and I soaked it all in. This is for all the Real Housewives fans.Follow me: @peterbreezeSubscribe on SubstackThe Superficial Spirit is a podcast that explores how pop culture affects our spiritual experiences and seeks to uncover unconventional ways people experience the divine… Every episode explores a different area of spirituality including tarot, crystals, psychics, manifesting, plant medicine and modern new-age trends. In the podcast, we ask questions like is modern spirituality a cult? Is Ayahuasca really that profound? Are psychics and tarot even real? What about fame, money, sex and social media? How do they affect our spirituality? Can the superficial really be profound? Ultimately, we believe in one thing: spirituality is real but the tools we use to define it may not be magical at all.The Superficial Spirit is hosted by Peter Breeze, a former club kid and underground pop star who found success in queer clubs across Canada and America. He believes that his time as a fame-obsessed, hard-partying club-kid was a conduit for his spirituality and is passionate to connect with people who've also had unconventional or scandalous experiences exploring their own spirituality. Peter shamelessly explores the spiritual power of celebrities like Britney Spears, Courtney Love, Paris Hilton and The Real Housewives.Guests include RuPaul's Drag Race Superstars, Reality TV stars, Scientists, witches, psychics, tarot readers, naturopathic doctors and regular people who've been affected by modern Spirituality.Every episode includes a segment with @jessica.daily, Peter's Spiritual correspondent and a former reiki master and intuitive who's become passionate about sharing her own journey becoming disillusioned from the new age community. Jessica shares personal horror stories and hot takes about popular new age topics like tarot, psychics, mediums, ayahuasca retreats, crystals, ufo's and aliens. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit superficialspirit.substack.com
Rep. Burchett sits down with hot rod shop owner Bobby Alloway for a conversation about Bobby's time in the hot rod business, the disappearance of authentic craftsmanship, and the need for workers in skilled trades.
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Kara Alloway is here in the Side Piece house! Kara is the star of The Real Housewives of Toronto and it took me about 5 seconds of talking with her to understand why! Smart, funny, accomplished, Kara does and has it all. Kara and I go way way back when she lived in Beverly Hills and was great friends with Kyle Richards before Kyle even married Mauricio. From there her friendship with all the Richards sisters grew and for decades she has been very close with them all. Kara dives into everything about her bond with the Richards sisters and gives us a glimpse of each we don't get to see on the shows. After working at that little publication called Allure for years, she was casted in the first ever Real Housewives of Toronto where she quickly found herself “the villain”. That led her to fast relationships with other housewives “villains” LeeAnne Lochen and Jill Zarin. So much so she just spent the weekend in the Hamptons with Jill when the whole Tamragate started, Jill announcing Tamra was coming back to the OC. Kara opens up about all things way way BTS being on a Housewives show I guarantee you've never even known! We dive into how it alllll goes down, she opens up about the myth the housewives is scripted and staged and talks about the best and hardest part of being part of such a monster show. Talking with Kara was such a blast and know you are going to love it as much as I did! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This week we have the pleasure of speaking with Anne Hed, CEO of HED Cycling. HED has been a pioneer in carbon wheels and aerodynamic carbon components for as long as I can remember. It was amazing to hear about how long HED has been thinking (and producing wheels) for the gravel market. Episode Sponsor: Hammerhead Karoo 2 (promo code: TheGravelRide) HED Cycling Support the Podcast Join The Ridership Automated Transcription, please excuse the typos: Anne Hed [00:00:00] Craig Dalton: Hello, and welcome to the gravel ride podcast, where we go deep on the sport of gravel cycling through in-depth interviews with product designers, event organizers and athletes. Who are pioneering the sport I'm your host, Craig Dalton, a lifelong cyclist who discovered gravel cycling back in 2016 and made all the mistakes you don't need to make. I approach each episode as a beginner down, unlock all the knowledge you need to become a great gravel cyclist. This week on the podcast. We welcome Anne head CEO of head cycling out of Minnesota. If you've been around the cycling industry for a while I'm sure you've seen head wheels. They've been around for many, many decades and have been pioneering the use of carbon to go fast for that entire time. Anne's late husband. Steve had an, an founded the company. Out of a bike shop in Minnesota and built wheels to support triathletes in the early days. But have evolved to support all high performing athletes, including gravel, cyclists. We'll get into a little bit about the history of the company. The wheels they produce for the gravel market. And the history of gravel in minnesota. I was particularly amused by one story about Steve head and Gerard from open cycles and how the open cycle up, which has been a pioneering frame set and bicycle in our sport. Might not have come to existence. If it wasn't for a little event out in Minnesota. Before we jump into the conversation. I need to thank this week. Sponsor hammerhead. 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So don't forget to use that promo code, the gravel ride after adding a custom color kit and premium water bottle into your cart with the purchase of her career to. That's hammerhead.io. Would that business behind us let's jump right into my interview with Anne head And welcome to the shelf. [00:03:41] Anne Hed: Oh, boy. I'm so happy to tell everybody this story of head and I'm getting ready to head off to Emporia next week. So it's like perfect timing for this podcast. [00:03:52] Craig Dalton: Yeah, it's so exciting. When I got introduced to you, obviously I'd been around been familiar with the head brand for my entire cycling career. And to hear some of the backstory that I know we'll get into in this podcast about. How early on you've been riding bikes off road. I think it's just exciting to have this conversation and make sure everybody in the gravel cycling communities, aware of the products that you have had in the market and the products that you're continuing to unveil in the model. [00:04:18] Anne Hed: Yes. I'm excited to tell the story. [00:04:21] Craig Dalton: So let's, let's start at sort of the beginning. Just, I know you've been around cycling your whole life and did a lot of events in the triathlon world. So why don't we get a little bit about your backstory, where you're from, because I think it all leads into the head brand and your journey with your late husband. [00:04:37] Anne Hed: Yeah. So I am a resident of Minnesota born and raised here. And I grew up in Duluth where. It was incredibly challenging on a bike. So my first job was a lifeguard. So I came from a swimming background and I had to bike just to get to work. And then I kind of picked up running along the way. And when I was in my early twenties, I saw of course the Hawaiian Ironman. And I thought, well, you know, I'm signed up for college, I've done some classes, but I, I have this dream to go do. So I qualified for Kona in a, in a triathlon, but AI had no money. And I had a, really a heavy bike and a friend said, there's this guy named Steve head. He owns a bike shop called grand performance. I think you should go see if he'll help you. So I literally just walked into a shop and there he was. And I'll never forget it. Like shirtless, grease all over permed, magenta hair. This was in the eighties. Okay. And so, he handed me a hundred dollar check, which didn't bounce for the entry of the Hawaiian Ironman in 1983. So, he also gave me a bike. So I, I headed over there and I, and I was racing and I, I was on a professional team to Mizuno. I, I wasn't winning a bunch of races, but while I was racing, Steve San Francisco Mosher set the hour record on disc wheels, double disc wheels and Steven's background besides owning a bike shop. And having a history lit degree and not an engineering degree he had made skateboards and water skis kind of like in his garage. So he went into a garage with a friend and made a solid disc wheel [00:06:33] Craig Dalton: and what was he making? What kind of a material was he using to make that we all in a garage? [00:06:37] Anne Hed: It was basically fiberglass and foam and he got a friend to machine, some. Hubs or he tore apart a hub and he found an aluminum rim and he glued it together and, and it, it didn't fall apart. He gave it to me and I did some races on it [00:06:57] Craig Dalton: Literally that first wheel. [00:06:59] Anne Hed: It was actually the second, well, the first one went to another friend that helped him. Right. So. So I started writing it and people were just stopping me at races and saying, you know, what is that? And can I have one? And so we made, we made a few more and all of a sudden we're like this, this could actually be a business. So, he, he was able to. Get some more raw materials, but it wasn't enough to do very many. So I saw that there was a triathlon and the first prize was a car. So I went to Brattleboro Vermont in 1984 and lo and behold, I won a car. So I came back to Minnesota and. Went and imagined this is a 21 year old girl that knew nothing about business or anything, walking to banks, asking for some money. And one baker said, what do you have? And I said, I have a car and I have a, I have a bike. Well here, if you give me the title of the car, I'll give you $14,000. That was, that was a lot of money was still is a lot of money. So. Got the money and I gave it to Steve and, you know, we were kind of dating. So, so between, you know, his amazing creative brain and my earnings of that car, that's how head cycling started [00:08:28] Craig Dalton: Amazing. And was it, did Steve always and yourself, did you have an orientation around building products around speed? I know you said he was inspired by seeing saying Moser's world record with full, full disc wheels. Was that the orientation, like let's make a fast aerodynamic wheel. [00:08:49] Anne Hed: oh yeah, for sure. I mean, you know, Steven just. Italian products to and racing. And it was Francisco Mosher and, and he was just a fan of all types of cycling. But it think from the infancy, it's always been how to make an affordable product that is fast and aerodynamic that, that a lot of people can use. And so that's really still the. The premises of why we make certain products is we want them and everybody to just enjoy cycling and have the experience of speed and, and have it still affordable. [00:09:28] Craig Dalton: And when you started out with the disc wheel, did you then move to a spoke to. [00:09:32] Anne Hed: Yeah. Cause of course, you know, you can't use a solid disc wheel on the front. So, he again sat together with a few folks and, and designed the toroidal air shaped front wheel that is still patented to this day. So we had an extension to the patent, but it's, it's, it's predominantly what you see. All lot of the other wheel companies making it's a 60 millimeter carbon air, full shaped wheel. And like I said, we were pretty much first to the market on that. And we were able to figure out how to continue to make a product super fast. So that was in 1992. [00:10:18] Craig Dalton: Okay. [00:10:19] Anne Hed: I'm sorry, 1990. We had hoped to get more of the aerodynamic aspect ratios from our patent, but the three spoke wheel that DuPont had invented back then got some in and we eventually then did buy that wheel in that patent because we knew how fast it was [00:10:39] Craig Dalton: And have you been continuing to manufacture the wheels in Minnesota throughout that whole. [00:10:44] Anne Hed: Yeah. I mean, you know, once, once in 84, 85, when we started having more phone calls and people calling off from all over the world, and I don't, you know, depending on how some of the listeners there was fax machines that a lot of the orders had to come through. So we actually found a house in 1987 that allowed us to live there and work in a group. Next to it. And the, the wheels just kept evolving and they were made in, in a garage, in, in white bear. Obviously we've moved since a few times since then, but it was, it was a pretty funny story. I mean, north wind would come through and we used to heat it with a wood-burning stove. And if the wind was too strong, we had to, we had to stop making wheels that day. I mean, this is, this is in the eighties. So it's been a long time. [00:11:34] Craig Dalton: Yeah, no. And it's, I mean, it's real business talk there it's, you know, when you're actually manufacturing things and I think this gets lost on a lot of people, just the sheer complexity of manufacturing, anything let alone something like a bicycle wheel that needs a tremendous amount of precision in order to deliver what it's supposed to deliver. [00:11:53] Anne Hed: Yeah. So we S you know, we introduced that 60 millimeter We'll and then we continued throughout the years adding, you know, your, your 40 millimeter. If it was windy, then we added the 90 millimeter on the front and rear. So the product has evolved throughout the history of head, but you know, it has always been made here in Minnesota. All the carbon products are made here in Minnesota and still are. [00:12:21] Craig Dalton: And at a certain point you expanded to Aero handlebars. If I'm not mistaken and other products like that, that supported the triathlete market. [00:12:29] Anne Hed: Yeah. I mean, we would work with professional cycling teams pretty much from all over the world. And obviously with my background in triathlons, I did continue to do a few iron mans. And then I decided that, you know, Steven, I should eventually get married and, you know, have children and, and but throughout the. Evolution of head, you know, the, the arrow bars were introduced primarily because we saw a need for speed up there. You know, the Scott handlebars that Boone Lennon invented also in the eighties, you know, weren't, weren't carbon, you know, they were aluminum kind of . So we signed need to add aerodynamic handlebars to our product. All. [00:13:14] Craig Dalton: And it seems just again from the outside and a fan of the sport that your husband then became sort of the aerodynamics guru for a lot of professional cyclists at some point. [00:13:27] Anne Hed: Yeah, it was, it was amazing because I still look back at those days and we, we were pretty much the pioneers of the, the testing in wind tunnels. So we went back to Texas AMN in the, in the nineties and then on to San Diego to LA they're low speed wind tunnel. We've been in pretty many, several wind tunnels throughout the U S but it is. What is amazing about that part with Steve is it was just the pure desire to help athletes go faster. You know, it was working with a lot of professional cycling. And just individual athletes. And he would come to races with me and Hey, who doesn't want their bike fixed at a racer, you know, some help with your bike. Cause sometimes we'd show up at races and products would be broken because of, you know, flying from across the world. And Steven just always had a toolbox there and a measurement and he would work with, you know, all, all different athletes from all different sports of, of cycling. [00:14:31] Craig Dalton: And so fast forward it a little bit to sort of, to the 2010 era living in Minnesota. All kinds of gravel roads have probably always been a part of your training life. And I think it's fascinating going back to those really early days of let's call it pre the modern gravel bike market, what you were experiencing. Can you just talk about sort of that era and how as bikes evolved and, and events evolved, particularly in Minnesota, some of those events you started thinking about off-road cycling as part of where the, where the brand would ultimately. [00:15:07] Anne Hed: So, where we live is, is in a wooded area that has, oh gosh, maybe 30 miles of gravel, just pretty much or trails out our back door, but Steven's parents actually. I lived on a farm in Canby, Minnesota. And so Steven talked about the dream he used to have of just riding the gravel roads back when he was a younger kid or just experiencing gravel in general. And, you know, I. Would ride hours with Steve and he'd always be, well, let's say it this way. I was worried that he was going to tip or fall or run into something because I knew when he was dreaming or thinking about the next product or, or he was on his bike and he was thinking about, okay, what else. What else would I want to be riding? So I think, you know, it was in his blood. I mean, you know, when you, when you're a farm, your families are farmers from, you know, Minnesota and, and you pretty much live on those roads. It just is part of your life. So. I had to go back into my archives. And we introduced in 2007, what we called the C2 gram, which is a 21 millimeter rim, which, which was quite unusual for back then. And then in 2013, we, we went to 25 millimeters. So we, we were really pioneers in. [00:16:35] Craig Dalton: Perfect. [00:16:37] Anne Hed: alloy in wide wider rims. And that was inspired. You know, one of our, our employees that has been with me for over 26 years, Andy Tettemer, I had to, I had to ask him today and he, he did the first El Monzo in Minnesota in 2008, which is, which is astounding. When I think about it, I mean, I, I can just only imagine, you know, back then, I think he said in 2007, there was 14 gravel writers in that ride. And look where it's come now, [00:17:11] Craig Dalton: It's incredible. Yeah. It's, it's, it's interesting. When you look at whether it's the grass opera series here in Northern California, that's been going for 30 years or, or events like that that were predated any of the equipment that we kind of probably take for granted at this point. [00:17:27] Anne Hed: Yeah. And, and Steven and, and Gerard did an El Monzo in 2013 and [00:17:35] Craig Dalton: And that's a Gerard from open cycles. [00:17:38] Anne Hed: yes, yes, that's, that's who it is. And so, I remember like it was yesterday, you know, fiddling around with their bikes, trying to get everything sorted, wondering what they were going to carry, you know, for water and, and. And, and food. And, and I just remember like the night before Girard and Steve were just trying to figure out and piece together, their bikes and Steven had a local frame builder, peacock Grove, Eric Noren build him a gravel bike because he just couldn't find anything here or you know, around that he wanted to ride. So that first ride that they did together was back in 2013. [00:18:19] Craig Dalton: And where do you recall? Were there certain things in bicycles that he wasn't finding that he had to ask for that custom bike to be built around? [00:18:27] Anne Hed: You know, it was just, you know, everything from being able to have the tire with that he needed, you know? And he, he wanted a certain weight. Well, we call it the triple crown. So it was the headset area where he wanted to be sitting up in a certain area. You know, it was just the geometry of the frame that was. Not available. I mean, it was, everything was custom made for Steve on that bike. And then of course after Steve's passing Gerard decided to use some of that inspiration for the open and that first bike that Gerard may. It was like, I call it the chocolate brown color. And he, of course in memory of Steve did a limited edition of which he sent me one. And obviously, I, I won't, I w I wasn't able to write it just because I'm five one. And so I gave it to my daughter and she'll be riding it in Emporia, Kansas next week. [00:19:28] Craig Dalton: And it's amazing how the thought process around that bike and ultimately what they arrived at with the original open up is still state-of-the-art and progressive across anything you can find in the gravel market today. [00:19:42] Anne Hed: It's it's a beautiful bike and all of the. The frames that, that Gerard has done have been, you know, pretty much state-of-the-art and, you know, besides that frame and the technology that it's brought, you know, it's also been able to experience just, you know, the six 50 B market also. So, our, our rims are also six 50 B also. And you know, I can, I can go more. On, you know, what we've evolved since the alloy rims that, you know, Steven was so much a part of it in 2013 and 14 Steven passed away in late 2014. And since then we've brought our gravel wheels into carbon, but we weren't doing any carbon gravel wheels back in 2014. [00:20:34] Craig Dalton: Was that a more of a sort of thought about what the market could bear at that point and the type of riders and that the sort of scale of the number of gravel riders who might be interested in a slightly wider rim at that. [00:20:45] Anne Hed: Yeah, I mean, 2014, you know, we were also the first to market and patented the very first fat carbon rim. So we were really busy in 2013 and 14, a launching that product also. We had gotten a large order from specialized to produce those. And then what also transpired was surveillance came to us and had asked us to manufacture a frame. So, we had never done that before. And this was something intriguing to Steve and myself, just because it was a very complicated one piece carbon frame. And Steven was working tirelessly to get it done and, and that, and was really happy that we were able to do the tooling for that frame into a prototype. Frame. And the day that the engineers from Cervelo came to head, we made the very first prototype one-piece carbon fiber frame here in Minnesota. But unfortunately, as he was getting ready to go to dinner with her engineers and I was picking up my daughter he called me with just absolute joy and excitement because the frame actually worked like the prototype worked and he was, you know, super proud of what had happened, but that happened to be the last phone call I ever had was Steve. He passed away. You know, he, he passed four days later after that he ended up having a heart virus and and he never had, he never woke up. So that inspired me to to make a carbon fiber frame for Savella. And so we were so busy moving the business. I had to pick up a move three weeks later into a new facility. And it took about a year and a half to get into that. Market and, and make a frame. So to get to the answer of your question, we, we were so busy with this frame fat by Grimm's and we knew gravel was coming, but there's only so much I can do, you know, I was, I was, you know, Trying to aim, you know, keep, keep the company together and move forward after Steve's passing. You know, I w I knew that we would move into a wide carbon gravel wheel too, but we didn't introduce that until 2018. [00:23:15] Craig Dalton: okay. Yeah. Interesting. Yeah. I mean, obviously quite a journey to be grieving and running a company and moving. Having a family and everything you went through at that time to come out the other side and continue the brand and continue, you know, obviously like your late husband had a bunch of projects in the works. He was always thinking ahead in the market and to kind of realize that that triathlon frame was surveil. It was probably brought it full circle and felt good to realize that product. [00:23:46] Anne Hed: Yeah. If he would have said, Hey, Annie, didn't look so good, you know, or, you know, they aren't really interested then I would have not made that frame, you know, but it really was the joy I heard in his voice. It was my last conversation with them and it was just kind of a gift. A gift he gave me. And I think it was a really, really good learning experience for our company because wheels are hard. Frames are really hard. Like just the complexity of a frame being one piece also it was very challenging for us, but I think in the long run we learn different molding techniques that we maybe went to. [00:24:24] Craig Dalton: Yeah. Yep. And then, then at this point, does the company focus exclusively on wheels or are there still other components and frames in the mix? [00:24:34] Anne Hed: Good question. I think when you realize what you're really good at, you do what you're really good at. So, you know, Had aspirations of, yeah, maybe we do another frame, but no, we are making wheels and I became women business certified own. Cause you know, I have still a little bit of a dream to make something out of carbon fiber that is out of the cycling industry someday. Maybe something that flies, something that helps people. So being the really, the only woman. Owned carbon manufacturer here in the U S maybe the world. I don't know. Don't, don't say that for sure. But, you know, I have opportunities or, or possibilities that I can venture into different markets, you know, on the side, you know, the, but, but in the cycling industry at this current time, we just really love making wheels and we're, we're busy. And as you know, the year, the last couple of years with COVID has been a bit of. A nice tailwind for us. So we're just pretty much right now working on carbon and alloy wheels. And. The carbon wheel that we introduced in 2018, it's a fabulous name. It was named after in Poria Kansas. And that's been a really I even trademark that one, I was thinking that day. So, I think it's, it's a great name. I didn't think of the name, but one of my coworkers did, but it's, it's a beautiful name for our carbon wheel in [00:26:04] Craig Dalton: Let's talk let's, let's talk about those wheels. So what, what is the headline up for gravel wheels? You've got both alloy and carbon versions. The gay mentioned 706 50 B models. Let's talk about some of the attributes of the wheel. [00:26:19] Anne Hed: right? So the the Alloway. Or just wonderful because they're, you know, they're, they're just bomb proof in there. They're affordable, you know, so there's going to be certain folks that want kind of more of an entry-level or they don't, they're not interested in the carbon wheel. So we make alloy wheels. The employer will, and I think retail is right around $750 and, you know, It's just a 25 internal 30 external. And, you know, it's, it's works with I-CAR and SRAM and Shimano, and it's, it's just an all around great wheel. [00:27:01] Craig Dalton: are you lacing that to a hub of your own manufacturer? [00:27:05] Anne Hed: So we don't make the hubs in house, but it's a hub that we have designed and it's a head hub and it's, it's very well-made. We have a four and a five pulse system. So depending if you get the performance lineup, you're going to get the four Paul hub. If you get the pro lineup, which is. Going to be a little bit different spoke also. So there is a little bit different price points. You can get either one of those. [00:27:31] Craig Dalton: Or the rims identical between those two lines [00:27:34] Anne Hed: the rooms are identical yeah. In the alleyway version. [00:27:37] Craig Dalton: Yeah. And was that 25 millimeter internal width? Was that what you were making back in 2008 or whenever you first introduced the gravel wheel, did it have that wide of a internal spacing? [00:27:50] Anne Hed: Oh, gosh, no, no. I mean, no, that didn't, that didn't happen for a few years later, but you know, everything's keeps evolving and as you've seen with a lot of the other wheel manufacturers out there, they just keep getting wider and wider. I mean, the tires have gotten so much better over the last couple of years. We're still really. You know, sitting on a fence with different tire brands out there, but you know, the, the carbon wheel that we make, the Emporio carbon. Is tubeless and it is a phenomenal wheel. You can get it also in the pro version or the performance version. The pro version has just a little bit higher modulates carbon, so you can get a little bit lighter with it. And then the, the pro version again. Little bit different carbon, same attributes as the, the alloy wheel. If it's the pro it has the five Paul hub. If it's the performance, it's the four Paul hub, a little bit different spokes, but, both of them are just a really beautiful Wilson. I think what I'm so proud about is that, you know, over 30% of our workforce is female in manufacture. [00:29:00] Craig Dalton: I imagine it's quite unusual actually. [00:29:02] Anne Hed: Very, you know, so it's, it, it makes me feel really good about, you know, being able to provide a job and income and, you know, health insurance and benefits and, and, and I think that's what differentiates head from so many of the other. Companies out there that yeah. A were made in Minnesota, but we're, we don't paint either. So everything that comes out of the mold is green and it's not going through a paint booth. So you see what you get. [00:29:31] Craig Dalton: and were you able to, are you able to bring sort of semi-skilled employees in and train them up to be carbon fiber wheel building experts? [00:29:42] Anne Hed: You know, we, we have lots of diversity here. So, we do have folks that have, you know, master's in composite engineering degrees mechanical engineer. We have we have folks that have degrees in, in history and, and it's, it's just so, so first, which I'm so proud of. When it comes to the skill of actually molding a wheel, you know, you're not going to be able to find somebody that has done that before. So most of the people that do the, the lab, we teach them the skill and we, we, we spend a lot of time, you know, with different Teachings to make sure that they understand the, the layups. And you know, if you, if you look at a carbon fiber wheel, you know, ours is prepregs, so it comes frozen. We have automatic cutting machines to, to make sure that it's laid up properly and cut properly. I mean, I'm thinking in my mind, all the steps that it goes just to make a wheel, but all of the aluminum molds that we make are made in house. So we just purchased a five axis CNC to make more, but that skillset would be also training that person, how to machine. So it's just, it's just so many different attributes to make just a wheel. [00:31:10] Craig Dalton: Yep. And everything's gotta be perfect along the way. And a lot of attention to detail and a product like this as somebody who's running a manufacturing facility myself, it's, it's fascinating to kind of bring people into the family and instruct them well, Hey, here's the end goal. This is what we need to get to. This is the quality level where. Our customers expect and we expect going out the door and then bringing them up to speed as to what are the steps along the way and how to be facilities all along the process to make sure that no error gets introduced into the process along the way. [00:31:43] Anne Hed: Yeah. And COVID changed things a bit, to be honest with you. So, you know, the workforce has changed a little bit. We have been fortunate to find folks that were a, in the restaurant business or, you know, different schools and such, and they, they just, they just wanted us to build. So we were able to hire them and give them a skillset. And they're really happy about that. I mean, what makes me happy is when an employee comes up and says, you know, when I get to buy a house now, you know, they're or thank you for providing health insurance, you know, it's, it's, it's. It is the wheel that I love making, but I get a lot of joy out of working alongside and helping people find a skill set and giving them a employment. [00:32:32] Craig Dalton: Yeah, I think that's huge. And so often on this podcast, we're talking to people who work for larger corporations and don't have that really intimate relationship with all the employees. And it goes, as you said, far beyond actually the output of the manufacturing process, it's really being part of one another's lives and seeing people be successful in acquiring new skills. [00:32:52] Anne Hed: Yeah. I mean, next weekend I'll be able to see some of our athletes and what I'm finding even really enjoyable as we've got athletes like Rachel McBride, you know, a non there'll be a non-binary category there. And Rachel be racing in that. And I've got Joshlyn McAuley. Who's a mother of two who just won an iron man in Texas. She'll be there several other athletes that, you know, we're supporting and, and that's what I get excited about. Going to events now that we be able to, you know, get back after the last few years and sitting in the booth and just supporting them because, you know, that's, that's where my roots were. I was an athlete and I, I remember how difficult sometimes it was just getting to a race and making sure everything was okay with your bike and your wheels. And now we're going to be on the course. Rachel needs support in the 200 mile. So. You'll see a van out there and if anybody else needs any help, you know, we'll be able to help with some of our product, but it's, it's connecting with the people that do the events and not, not just the pros. You know, I, I, I love seeing our wheels on, on all kinds of the folks out there. It just brings a lot of happiness to me. [00:34:10] Craig Dalton: Yeah, absolutely. Is the company going to be at other events throughout the year? Is that part of the marketing plan for the year? [00:34:16] Anne Hed: We are one of the title sponsors for big sugar also. And you know, we we're, we're diverse. We have triathlons that we're going to, I just got back from Saint George iron man and, and saw some of our triathletes, but we keep kind of adding things each month. So I, I'm not sure what other ones for sure we're going, but I know that we're, we are for sure. Going to big sugar. [00:34:38] Craig Dalton: Right on and as gravel athletes are considering ahead, we'll said what's the best way for them to kind of understand where to land in your product lineup. Are there some sort of easy ways to talk people through whether they should be riding a carbon wheel or an aluminum wheel? [00:34:56] Anne Hed: Well, we have, we actually pick up the phone. So if somebody calls here and is kind of stuck a little bit, that's been one of my mantras too, is I really think it's important for people to be able to call and who's ever answered the phone here is very well diverse in the needs of what an athlete might need or weekend rider as such. So, you know, it's really, it really kind of depends on. What their goals are, you know, and what their price ranges. But like I said, we have aluminum wheels that, you know, are, are under $800 in carbon wheels, you know? Well, over $2,000. So it's, it's really whatever you feel you want. I mean, you know, putting on. A fancy pair of carbon wills, you know, is, is, is fun. You know, and it, and it is, it is lighter and it's going to maybe respond a little bit different, but you know, a lot, we saw a lot of, of alloy too. I mean, so it's really, it's really up to the athlete or the rider, but we can help them decide depending on what they need. [00:35:57] Craig Dalton: Interesting. Well, that's great to know. I'll certainly put the website in my show notes, so people know how to find you and encourage everybody to call head and understand what had wheels you should get underneath you for your next gravel event. [00:36:11] Anne Hed: Yeah, I'm, I'm really happy to say that, you know, our supply chain is probably good. Like, you know, it was, it was tough, maybe 6, 6, 7, 8 months ago. But you know, if you called today, most of our alloy gravel Emporio wheels are in. Within a quick, quick lead time to, to ship carbons, even some of those in stock. So it's not like the, the crazy lead times that you're hearing from a lot of the bike manufacturers. We could get people up rolling on, on a head wheel pretty quickly. [00:36:42] Craig Dalton: Amazing. Well, thank you. And so much for the time, I loved hearing more about the journey and what you guys are doing and appreciate all the support that you guys are putting into the sport of gravel cycling, not only through putting great products out there, but going and participating in some of these events and supporting our event, organizers that are doing hard work to keep us all rolling. [00:37:02] Anne Hed: Yes. Well, thank you. And I hope to, to meet some of the people that hopefully will listen to the podcast. And if you have, if you see me and you do listen to it, just just let me know or drop me an email. And if you have any questions about our product line I actually do pick up the phone to and answer my emails. [00:37:21] Craig Dalton: I love it. Thanks so much for the time and good luck out in Emporia. [00:37:26] Anne Hed: I'm looking forward to it. [00:37:28] Craig Dalton: Cheers. [00:37:29] Anne Hed: Thanks. [00:37:30] Craig Dalton: So that's going to do it for this week's edition of the gravel ride podcast. Big, thanks to Ann Head for joining us and sharing the story about head cycling. Super excited about those wheels. She's been showing out there in Kansas. That I'm sure many of you have seen@headcycling.com. Also big, thanks to hammerhead and the hammerhead kuru to computer for sponsoring this week show. Remember you can use the promo code, the gravel ride to get a free premium water bottle and custom color kit with your purchase of the crew to computer. If you're interested in giving us any feedback, I encourage you to join the ridership. Simply visit www.theridership.com. It's a free global cycling community and the best way to interact with a great community of gravel, cyclists. 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