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In this episode of BioTalk Unzipped, hosts Gregory Austin and Dr. Chad Briscoe welcome Dr. Alex Friedman, a seasoned expert in regulatory affairs for medical devices and AI as Software as a Medical Device. Chapters 02:26 Introduction to BioTalk Unzipped 03:40 Charity Spotlight: Americares 05:01 Dr. Alex Friedman's Career Journey 11:52 The Regulatory Landscape of Medical Device Classifications 18:52 Regulatory Gameshow!: Classifying Medical Devices 22:28 AI Enabled Software as a Medical Device: An Overview  25:25 New News!! - Innovative Cardiac Health App: The Case of Antshrike 30:31 The Evolution of Wearable Health Technology 41:17 Liability and Risk in Medical Device Development 43:57 Clinical Decision Support Software - Challenges in Regulating AI in Healthcare 47:13 Self Updating AI Doctors?? - The Future of AI in Public Health 49:00 Navigating FDA Regulations for AI Technologies and Doc in a Box 56:27 New News!! - The Intersection of AI, Regulation, and Innovation 01:07:28 Measuring Success in Life and Work HOW TO REACH US: Alex Friedman https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexfriedman/  Alex's Charity: Americares https://www.americares.org/  Dr. Chad Briscoe https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbriscoe/  Celerion - https://www.celerion.com/   Gregory Austin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryaustin1/  Celerion - https://www.celerion.com/   New News Story - Innovative app from Before Health Intelligence identifies early signs of cardiac issues using wearable device data https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/computers-technology-and-internet/new-ai-powered-mobile-app-delivers-early-prediction-of-heart-attack-or-stroke-944424 New News - 2025 forecast: How will AI, regulators and the government intersect? From Fierce MedTech https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/2025-forecast-how-will-ai-regulators-and-government-intersect Mentioned in the podcast: Concussion Mouthguard Sensors: SISU Sense - https://www.sisuguard.com/sisusense/  HIT-IQ - https://www.hitiq.com/smart-mouthguard  Prevent Biometrics - https://preventbiometrics.com/  IDX-DR - Diagnosing Software https://www.healthvisors.com/en/idx-dr/  Sound Bites "The common thread is the science." "Regulatory has to catch up." "You can't sell snake oil." "It's a multidisciplinary effort." "Software as a medical device is a hot thing." Image Credits: Aliens -  https://www.reddit.com/r/LV426/comments/9i8omb/mildly_disappointing_according_to_the_viewscreens/ https://filmmusiccentral.com/2018/10/16/my-thoughts-on-aliens-1986/ keywords medical devices, regulatory affairs, FDA, bioengineering, clinical decision support, AI in healthcare, Americares, healthcare innovation, medical technology, software as a medical device, AI in healthcare, regulatory challenges, wearable technology, health apps, FDA regulations, medical device liability, cardiovascular health, quality management system, innovative health solutions, AI, healthcare, clinical decision support, FDA regulations, public health, adaptive software, medical devices, innovation, technology, regulatory affairs

This week, Jeff welcome's Julia Layne back to the show to cover a broad range of topics. We discuss Disneyland's 70th anniversary announcements and the return of Paint the Night, and talk about a brief Haunted Mansion PR gaffe (and that $35 Bride sipper!) Next, we review some new books and talk a bit about the new Star Wars Beastiary, and then we talk about Disney collecting in general, including news about an upcoming Ron Howard signing (at which Jeff hopes to get his Haunted Mansion album signed.)  Our thoughts and prayers are with anyone affected by the horrible Los Angeles wildfires, which we know has threatened many of our friends and listeners in Southern California. If you'd like to donate to the recovery, visit Americares.org.

I'm Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving. My guest today is Christine Squires, CEO of Americares, a global health organization that has been improving health and saving lives for over 45 years.Under Christine's leadership, Americares supports over 4,000 health centers in 85 countries, responding to an average of 35 emergencies each year while also addressing long-term health challenges. The organization's innovative work spans areas like disaster preparedness, mental health, and climate resilience. As Christine passionately puts it:“And we believe health is essential; it's a human right. And also with good health, there's opportunity, so people have the opportunity to work, go to school and build stronger communities.”Join me now as we dig into Americares' mission, its global impact, and the inspiring vision Christine Squires has for the future of health and humanitarian aid.

Donate Here - https://bit.ly/minnmaxasheville Breaking in for an emergency update here: MinnMax's "Big Community Meetup" in Asheville, North Carolina was scheduled for this Saturday, October 5th, but nature had other plans. Due to the devasting impact of Hurricane Helene on the area, we're forced to cancel the meetup. Please contact your airline/housing to get a refund and help spread the word to any friends who were going to attend. We're using this unfortunate situation as an opportunity to raise money for the community, which is struggling to get fresh water and electricity at the moment and will be struggling to rebuild for quite some time. We've launched a campaign to raise money for Americares and specifically their efforts in North Carolina, all donations go directly to the certified nonprofit. Here's a description from them: "Americares is responding to Hurricane Helene to get critical aid to those most impacted. Your tax-deductible gift to the U.S. Disaster Relief Fund will help ensure Americares has the resources required to respond effectively and quickly to natural disasters and extreme weather events with medicines, medical supplies and other humanitarian aid for people in crisis and continue to help survivors rebuild their lives." Donate Here - https://bit.ly/minnmaxasheville We'll be pushing the charity drive all week and hosting a charity stream this Saturday from 7-11pm Central - the time we would have been at the community meetup. The stream will be on MinnMax's YouTube channel. We'll get together to play some games online, feel free to leave suggestions in the comments below for any online multiplayer games you want to see us play. Assuming the town will slowly be rebuilt, the plan is we'll return to Asheville in 2025 for the "Big Community Meetup." Additionally, we'll still be hosting a marathon "Give To The Max" charity stream later this November for a nonprofit in Minneapolis. Stay tuned for more info surrounding that event. Our hearts go out to everybody caught in the path of the storm and a huge thanks to everybody in the MinnMax community for understanding and donating to this cause. https://bit.ly/minnmaxasheville This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Maestrante de la UNAH investiga plantas tóxicas para consumo animal DICIHT conoce necesidades de equipo tecnológico en UNAH Olancho UNAH recibe donación de kits por parte de Americares 197 estudiantes fueron juramentados como procuradores en el CJG UNAH celebra II Jornada de Premiación Estudiantil

Michael Nyenhuis, CEO of UNICEF USA joins Mike Shanley to discuss the work UNICEF does both in the USA and globally. Michael discusses the various partnerships between UNICEF USA and governments, local organizations, as well as private sectors. He highlights the importance of funding and explains why flexibility from donors is key, so that UNICEF can fund projects and spread resources where they are needed. Michael predicts what the aid and development landscape will look like in the next 5 years and why protecting and funding foreign aid programs globally is essential for support. Tune in to learn more about UNICEF USA and how organizations can support their mission to see that every child is healthy, educated, protected, and respected.  IN THIS EPISODE: [1:01] What is UNICEF's work globally and where does UNICEF USA fit into that work? [4:28] What is UNICEF's work with the vaccination campaign and the work they've done with Polio?  [7:40] What does UNICEF's partnerships with governments look like?  [10:05] How does UNICEF partner with local NGOs? [11:56] What are some of the most pressing needs for the current state of aid? [14:56] Does Michael see the role of NGOs changing and the way donors should look at their roles?  [18:56] What does Michael see as the opportunities for evolution or development with organizations funding mechanisms?  [21:00] Michael predicts what the aid and development landscape and market ecosystem will look like in 5 years.  [24:10] How does UNICEF see localization?  [27:01] How does UNICEF define what a local partner is?  [31:36] What is the importance of protecting and funding foreign aid programs globally?  [35:47] How do private sector partnerships come to be?  [41:46] Does Michael have any advice for smaller organizations that are seeking partnership with UNICEF? [45:10] What does Michael see as his role as CEO of UNICEF USA? [50:28] What does a typical day look like for Michael?  [52:23] How can leaders of NGOs be prepared for the uncertainty in the next 5-10 years? [55:00] What are Michael's thoughts on AI? KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Donors are needed that are willing to trust UNICEF to use resources where they are needed.  We have a responsibility as a wealthy country with resources to help those in other parts of the world who don't share in the riches that we have, and don't share the privileges and opportunities we've had.  We can't isolate ourselves and only care about the country we're in anymore. This is a global world and we are global citizens and neighbors.  The world has changed a lot and is changing faster all the time. We need to think about how we change systems, change policy, and change philanthropy to be more trust-based and more flexible to deal with the equity crisis that exists.  QUOTES: [1:29] “Our goal is to see that every child is healthy, educated, protected, and respected.” - Michael Nyenhuis [6:18] “UNICEF is the largest single supplier of vaccines in the world. We vaccinate 45% of the world's under five children every year with all the basic vaccines that they need.” - Michael Nyenhuis [30:29] “If the international NGOs don't see the local NGOs as competitors now for this resource, but truly as partners to help invest in and help grow and build capacity, then I think they can work together really well in order to attract the kinds of resources that can make a difference in their countries.” - Michael Nyenhuis RESOURCES: Humanitarian Aid for Children in Crisis | UNICEF USA Michael Nyenhuis's LinkedIn    Aid Market Podcast Aid Market Podcast YouTube BIOGRAPHY: Michael J. Nyenhuis is the President and CEO of UNICEF USA, bringing in over 25 years of global humanitarian and development experience, fundraising acumen and proven results to this role. Before joining UNICEF USA, Nyenhuis was the president and CEO of Americares, a position he held since 2014. Nyenhuis was CEO of the global nonprofit MAP International for 13 years prior. A former journalist with a passion for global health, he previously served on USAID's Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid and chaired the board of the Integral Alliance, a global network of faith-based NGOs. He also currently serves on the board of InterAction, the largest coalition of U.S.-based relief and development organizations working internationally, and the leadership council at Concordia, an organization and forum that promotes cross-sector partnerships for social impact. A Minnesota native, Nyenhuis holds a Masters in Business Administration from Emory University and Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Communications from University of Wisconsin Green Bay.

Two years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine and launched a full scale attack on the country. This hour, we hear what life looks like in Ukraine today and how Ukrainian refugees are adjusting to life in the United States. Since the recent invasion, many Ukrainians have made the difficult decision to leave the region, while others have stayed behind. Americares, a humanitarian aid organization based here in Connecticut has worked to bring in over 300 tons of medical aid to the region. But providing mental health first aid is becoming as important as providing medical first aid. Ukrainian refugees are also seeking mental health support, but finding Ukrainian speaking therapists and support systems is a challenge. We hear from those working to help this population and hear how refugees are adjusting to life here in the United States. GUESTS: Adam Keehn: Director of Complex Emergencies at Americares, a humanitarian organization based in Stamford, Connecticut Olena Lennon: Adjunct Professor of Political Science (National Security) at the University of New Haven Dana Bucin: Immigration Attorney at Murtha Cullina and Honorary Consul of Romania to Connecticut Anne Howard: co-author and translator of the bookEscape from Mariupol: A Survivor's True Story. She is also an attorney and author. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we commemorate a remarkable achievement, the 300th episode of The Power of Love Show, we have the privilege of welcoming a very special guest, Caroline Baumis, who is not only part of DDJF's Board of Directors, but also an integral member of our team! Caroline has over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector with an emphasis on youth and families. Caroline began her career at AmeriCares, where she quickly became the Executive Director of Camp AmeriKids, one of the first camps for children with HIV/AIDS in the tri-state area of NY, NJ, and CT. During her tenure as Executive Director, Caroline participated in several relief missions across the globe, including the Albania Refugee Crisis in 1999. Caroline decided to get her master's degree in social work from Fordham and went on to work in the field of social work at the Westchester Institute of Human Development. Caroline quickly realized that social work wasn't for her and felt that healing came from alleviating feelings of isolation, and she went on to lead several small grassroots organizations until she founded her own charity….Camp TLC (Together Living a Challenge), a program for families living with a medical or life trauma. Since its inception in 2011, Camp TLC has run over 40 programs in five states, including the challenging region of Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. Recently, Caroline also joined the Alzheimer's Association and serves as Program Manager, where she lends her skills to develop educational programs for Nevada. Caroline joined the Board of DDJF in 2019 because she believes in the healing power of music therapy and is working to help expand our programs in the state of Nevada. Learn More About Caroline & Camp TLC: Website: TheCampTLC.org Facebook: Camp T.L.C. (Together Living a Challenge Donate to Camp TLC: https://www.givsum.com/charities/camp-tlc-together-living-a-challenge-corporation Learn More About DDJF: Website: DDJF.org Instagram: @DeeDeeJacksonFoundation Facebook: Dee Dee Jackson Foundation LinkedIn: Dee Dee Jackson Foundation Twitter: @DDJFoundation Leave a podcast review: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-love-show/id1282931846 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6X6zGAPmdReRrlLO0NW4n6?si=koXehESfSrSwA-zWi2vf-w Can't make the live-stream? You can always watch our syndicated interviews later on YouTube or Facebook! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Nd1HTnbaI Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/884355188308946/ Join our Official Facebook Group full of supportive community members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1500933326745571/?ref=share_group_link Visit the DDJF official website: http://www.ddjf.org/ Follow us on Instagram: @DeeDeeJacksonFoundation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepowerofloveshow/support

An inclusive workplace makes all employees feel equally involved in and supported across all areas. Fran Katsoudas, Cisco CHRO, and Michael C. Bush, Great Place to Work CEO, join the Talent Angle to share insights and lessons that help leaders build inclusive organizations. Both make the case why doing so isn't only an altruistic act, but also has real business impact on outcomes such as revenue and market performance. They also discuss the pillars that define Cisco's globally recognized culture of inclusion, challenges to building an inclusive culture with a dispersed workforce, emerging ways to foster trust and belonging, and which new inequities are materializing in a disruptive talent landscape.   Francine Katsoudas is executive vice president and chief people, policy and purpose officer of Cisco. In this role, Fran oversees critical functions that instill Cisco's conscious culture, contribute to the company's overall performance and advance Cisco's purpose to “Power an Inclusive Future for All.” The strategic alignment of functions within Fran's organization ensures holistic care for the well-being of Cisco's people, establishes Cisco as a trusted and valued partner to governments and global leaders, and extends Cisco's reach to positively impact communities everywhere. A 25-year veteran of Cisco, Fran has extensive experience leading organizational transformations, driving large scale growth, cultivating successful leaders and teams, and constructing an employee-first culture. Fran currently serves on the board of directors for Americares, Global Citizen, and ADP. Passionate about social justice, Fran is an activist and advocate for a variety of causes close to her heart, particularly women's leadership, homeless youth and the Latino community.   Michael C. Bush is CEO of Great Place to Work. His global research and analytics firm produces the annual “Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For” list, the “World's Best Workplaces” list, the “100 Best Workplaces for Women” list, the “Best Workplaces for Diversity” list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world. Driven by a love of business and an unwavering commitment to fair and equitable treatment, Michael joined Great Place to Work as CEO in 2015, bringing 30 years of experience leading and growing organizations. This includes serving as CEO of Tetra Tech Communications. Michael is a former member of President Obama's White House Business Council and a founding board member of the private equity seed fund Fund Good Jobs, which invests in small inner-city businesses.   Daniel Dirks is a managing vice president in Gartner's HR research practice. He has been with Gartner for eight years and leads research teams in the areas of HR strategy, HR cost and budget, total rewards and performance, and working with the CEO. He has also been in the lead for our global COVID-19-related HR response task force. Prior to joining Gartner, Daniel was responsible for all global HR topics at Allianz Group, ranging from HR strategy and policies to global compensation, talent management, EVP, diversity, analytics, and global corporate responsibility. In the 1990s, Daniel led the economics department at the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo. He holds a Ph.D. in business and economics from the University of Witten/Herdecke, Germany.   *This episode is an excerpt taken from our 2022 interview.

The organization Americares partnered with Harvard school of public health to develop a comprehensive tool kit for clinics. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

The world celebrated World Water Day this week as South Africa grapples with issues of clean drinking water, water scarcity, and aging water infrastructure. Clean drinking water availability is a great challenge, especially in rural South Africa where some villages can go for months without water. Global emergency relief organizations, such as AmeriCares, CARE, Save the Children, and World Vision, have provided clean drinking water using the P&G water purifier packets since 2004 and reckon it may also offer relief to South Africa. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to P&G Southern Africa Spokesperson, Anele Nzimande

UNAH convoca a sus estudiantes a postularse al Premio Universitario de Poesía Amanda Castro  Máxima Casa de Estudios obtiene suministros médicos y humanitarios para Honduras por al menos L 1,200 millones con Fundación Americares  Analizan desafíos jurídicos y psicosociales para la reducción del trabajo infantil en Honduras   Consejo General de Investigación Científica aprueba instancias de investigación 

We are super excited to have Dr. Mike, join us on our podcast. In this episode, Dr. Mike shares his views on how the role of a primary doctor has changed for the worst, why he believes lawmakers need to work with frontline workers to develop healthcare policy, and why people need to be careful of quick fixes as medicine doesn't function that way. Dr. Mike also shares valuable insights on his journey to building his brand and business.About Dr. Mike Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, also known as "Dr. Mike," is a social media influencer and health expert who serves as a primary care physician in Chatham, New Jersey. He has over 23 million followers on social media, where he promotes preventive medicine and healthy lifestyle choices. He has made appearances on CNN, ABC, and Fox News and has consulted with healthcare professionals such as Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. David Feinberg. Dr. Mike is also a contributor to various publications, including Women's Health and Men's Health, and has presented seminars for TEDx and Mayo Clinic.In 2020, Dr. Mike was named an ambassador for the United Nations “Verified” initiative to combat misinformation during the coronavirus pandemic. He also donated $50,000 in masks to his local hospital and raised over $100,000 for the CDC Foundation. He runs The Limitless Tomorrow Foundation, a charity to support students in need, and has strong ties with Stand Up 2 Cancer, AmeriCares, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.Dr. Mike emigrated from Russia to New York at the age of 6 and later earned his B.S. in Life Sciences and his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the New York Institute of Technology. He resides in New York City with his Newfoundland companion, Bear.Learn more about Dr. Mike LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realdoctormike/ Website: https://www.doctormikemedia.com/  Learn more about Previva Health Group:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/previva-health-group/Website: https://previva.com/

Betsy Warfield (Interim Vice President of Emergency Programs at Stamford-based Americares) and Kristen Johnson (CT-Better Business Bureau Spokesperson) explain Connecticut-based response efforts to the Turkey-Syria Earthquake. 

Devastation In Turkey & Syria As Earthquake Exacerbates Ongoing Crises In Region A devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria last Wednesday, in a region already at the center of the world's most pressing humanitarian crises. As of writing, the Associated Press reports a death toll surpassing 33,000. The New Humanitarian reports that the region has already been torn apart by war, conflict, economic crises, and a refugee crisis as the Syrian civil war has left much of Northwest Syria without a functioning government, instead controlled by militias, rebel factions, and other groups including Turkish and Kurdish forces. The on-the-ground reality has made moving aid and emergency response resources across the border extremely difficult. Yet, in some areas, NGOs and aid groups are the only form of search and rescue and disaster response resources available. Freezing temperatures and already haphazard infrastructure for those in Syria have made already dire situations worse. Across the border in Turkey, the government's response has been seen as lackluster as the death toll rises. Experts warn the region will need substantial, long-term, ongoing aid and resources beyond that of typical natural disasters. Consider supporting relief efforts through organizations like Americares. Read more ➝     Summary Jesus Super Bowl Commercial Connected to Anti-LGBTQ, Anti-Abortion Group  | Newsweek  Why The Pat Tillman Super Bowl Segment Made People Angry | BuzzFeed News S.F. nonprofit scandal: Lawsuit alleges head of troubled homeless provider spent funds on lavish lifestyle | San Francisco Chronicle 

Devastation In Turkey & Syria As Earthquake Exacerbates Ongoing Crises In Region A devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria last Wednesday, in a region already at the center of the world's most pressing humanitarian crises. As of writing, the Associated Press reports a death toll surpassing 33,000. The New Humanitarian reports that the region has already been torn apart by war, conflict, economic crises, and a refugee crisis as the Syrian civil war has left much of Northwest Syria without a functioning government, instead controlled by militias, rebel factions, and other groups including Turkish and Kurdish forces. The on-the-ground reality has made moving aid and emergency response resources across the border extremely difficult. Yet, in some areas, NGOs and aid groups are the only form of search and rescue and disaster response resources available. Freezing temperatures and already haphazard infrastructure for those in Syria have made already dire situations worse. Across the border in Turkey, the government's response has been seen as lackluster as the death toll rises. Experts warn the region will need substantial, long-term, ongoing aid and resources beyond that of typical natural disasters. Consider supporting relief efforts through organizations like Americares. Read more ➝     Summary Jesus Super Bowl Commercial Connected to Anti-LGBTQ, Anti-Abortion Group  | Newsweek  Why The Pat Tillman Super Bowl Segment Made People Angry | BuzzFeed News S.F. nonprofit scandal: Lawsuit alleges head of troubled homeless provider spent funds on lavish lifestyle | San Francisco Chronicle 

The most recent issue of the Logistics Managers Index, an industry gauge of retail inventories, showed that sellers expanded their stocks in January. That suggests that consumer demand is remaining strong and that supply chains are sorting themselves out, all good signs for the economy. We spoke with Dr. Julie Varughese, senior vice president of programs and chief medical officer at Americares, a disaster relief nonprofit, about the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. And what’s behind Fed Chair Powell’s most recent words on inflation and rate hikes? Need some Econ 101? Sign up for our Marketplace Crash Course and get weekly lessons to complete at your own pace!

The most recent issue of the Logistics Managers Index, an industry gauge of retail inventories, showed that sellers expanded their stocks in January. That suggests that consumer demand is remaining strong and that supply chains are sorting themselves out, all good signs for the economy. We spoke with Dr. Julie Varughese, senior vice president of programs and chief medical officer at Americares, a disaster relief nonprofit, about the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. And what’s behind Fed Chair Powell’s most recent words on inflation and rate hikes? Need some Econ 101? Sign up for our Marketplace Crash Course and get weekly lessons to complete at your own pace!

An inclusive workplace makes all employees feel equally involved in and supported across all areas. Fran Katsoudas, Cisco CHRO, and Michael C. Bush, Great Place to Work CEO, join the Talent Angle to share insights and lessons that help leaders build inclusive organizations. Both make the case why doing so isn't only an altruistic act, but also has real business impact on outcomes such as revenue and market performance. They also discuss the pillars that define Cisco's globally recognized culture of inclusion, challenges to building an inclusive culture with a dispersed workforce, emerging ways to foster trust and belonging, and which new inequities are materializing in a disruptive talent landscape.   Francine Katsoudas is executive vice president and chief people, policy and purpose officer of Cisco. In this role, Fran oversees critical functions that instill Cisco's conscious culture, contribute to the company's overall performance and advance Cisco's purpose to “Power an Inclusive Future for All.” The strategic alignment of functions within Fran's organization ensures holistic care for the well-being of Cisco's people, establishes Cisco as a trusted and valued partner to governments and global leaders, and extends Cisco's reach to positively impact communities everywhere. A 25-year veteran of Cisco, Fran has extensive experience leading organizational transformations, driving large scale growth, cultivating successful leaders and teams, and constructing an employee-first culture. Fran currently serves on the board of directors for Americares, Global Citizen, and ADP. Passionate about social justice, Fran is an activist and advocate for a variety of causes close to her heart, particularly women's leadership, homeless youth and the Latino community.   Michael C. Bush is CEO of Great Place to Work. His global research and analytics firm produces the annual “Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For” list, the “World's Best Workplaces” list, the “100 Best Workplaces for Women” list, the “Best Workplaces for Diversity” list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world. Driven by a love of business and an unwavering commitment to fair and equitable treatment, Michael joined Great Place to Work as CEO in 2015, bringing 30 years of experience leading and growing organizations. This includes serving as CEO of Tetra Tech Communications. Michael is a former member of President Obama's White House Business Council and a founding board member of the private equity seed fund Fund Good Jobs, which invests in small inner-city businesses.   Daniel Dirks is a managing vice president in Gartner's HR research practice. He has been with Gartner for eight years and leads research teams in the areas of HR strategy, HR cost and budget, total rewards and performance, and working with the CEO. He has also been in the lead for our global COVID-19-related HR response task force. Prior to joining Gartner, Daniel was responsible for all global HR topics at Allianz Group, ranging from HR strategy and policies to global compensation, talent management, EVP, diversity, analytics, and global corporate responsibility. In the 1990s, Daniel led the economics department at the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo. He holds a Ph.D. in business and economics from the University of Witten/Herdecke, Germany.   *This episode is an excerpt taken from our 2022 interview.

An inclusive workplace makes all employees feel equally involved in and supported across all areas. Fran Katsoudas, Cisco CHRO, and Michael C. Bush, Great Place to Work CEO, join the Talent Angle to share insights and lessons that help leaders build inclusive organizations. Both make the case why doing so isn't only an altruistic act, but also has real business impact on outcomes such as revenue and market performance. They also discuss the pillars that define Cisco's globally recognized culture of inclusion, challenges to building an inclusive culture with a dispersed workforce, emerging ways to foster trust and belonging, and which new inequities are materializing in a disruptive talent landscape.   Francine Katsoudas is executive vice president and chief people, policy and purpose officer of Cisco. In this role, Fran oversees critical functions that instill Cisco's conscious culture, contribute to the company's overall performance and advance Cisco's purpose to “Power an Inclusive Future for All.” The strategic alignment of functions within Fran's organization ensures holistic care for the well-being of Cisco's people, establishes Cisco as a trusted and valued partner to governments and global leaders, and extends Cisco's reach to positively impact communities everywhere. A 25-year veteran of Cisco, Fran has extensive experience leading organizational transformations, driving large scale growth, cultivating successful leaders and teams, and constructing an employee-first culture. Fran currently serves on the board of directors for Americares, Global Citizen, and ADP. Passionate about social justice, Fran is an activist and advocate for a variety of causes close to her heart, particularly women's leadership, homeless youth and the Latino community.   Michael C. Bush is CEO of Great Place to Work. His global research and analytics firm produces the annual “Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For” list, the “World's Best Workplaces” list, the “100 Best Workplaces for Women” list, the “Best Workplaces for Diversity” list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world. Driven by a love of business and an unwavering commitment to fair and equitable treatment, Michael joined Great Place to Work as CEO in 2015, bringing 30 years of experience leading and growing organizations. This includes serving as CEO of Tetra Tech Communications. Michael is a former member of President Obama's White House Business Council and a founding board member of the private equity seed fund Fund Good Jobs, which invests in small inner-city businesses.   Daniel Dirks is a managing vice president in Gartner's HR research practice. He has been with Gartner for eight years and leads research teams in the areas of HR strategy, HR cost and budget, total rewards and performance, and working with the CEO. He has also been in the lead for our global COVID-19-related HR response task force. Prior to joining Gartner, Daniel was responsible for all global HR topics at Allianz Group, ranging from HR strategy and policies to global compensation, talent management, EVP, diversity, analytics, and global corporate responsibility. In the 1990s, Daniel led the economics department at the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo. He holds a Ph.D. in business and economics from the University of Witten/Herdecke, Germany.   *This episode was originally released in 2022.

What a CreepSeason 17, Episode 4The Murder of Stanford WhiteArchitect Stanford White was one of New York's most revered architects who built the second Madison Square Garden & the Washington Square Arch, which stand today. In public, he was a bon vivant who moved with old school wealthy and the nouveau riche. He was also a creep who participated in the sexual assault of several young women as part of a group of entitled men in New York's high society. A Creep, Harry Thaw, killed him on June 25, 1906, because of one such assault on actress Evelyn Nesbit who was 16. The trials of Harry Thaw caught the nation's interest and are a part of NYC lore. In this episode, we will discuss the major players and what happened to Evelyn after she outlived the Creeps. Trigger warning: Sexual assault and abuseSources for this episode: Death of Stanford White WikiAvenue MagazineTown & Country MagazineFamous Trials.comPBS American ExperienceThe New York Times ArchivesHouse BeautifulThe Girl on the Velvet Swing by Simon BaatzAnd for our non-creep: One of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the United States and Cuba this week. And last week Puerto Rico was hit by Hurricane Fionia. Here's a list of organizations that are accepting donations for those impacted by both hurricanes Ian and Fiona.Red CrossCaring for Others, an Atlanta-based nonprofit addressing poverty caused by natural disasters, is coordinating its “Caring Convoy” to transport relief supplies to Florida.Americares is working with 148 local clinics and community health centers in Florida. Global Giving accepts donations to provide food, emergency supplies, and more throughout Cuba and Florida.Roots of Hope, a nonprofit Cuban youth organization, collects donations to help Cuban families.Convoy of Hope is providing relief supplies in Florida and Puerto Rico.Puerto Rican Civic Club is raising funds for solar lights and gas generators for Puerto RicoGlobal health and humanitarian Project HOPE mobilize emergency responders in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Donate to their Fiona relief fund here.Animal Lighthouse Rescue is raising money to repair its sister shelter in Puerto Rico, El Faro de Los Animales, which was damaged in the hurricane.Be sure to follow us on social media. But don't follow us too closely … don't be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: WhatACreepPodcast@gmail.com We've got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez created our logo. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

Connecticut resources are being rallied in response to Hurricane Fiona. This hour, we hear about the relief effort being overseen by Stamford-based non-profit Americares, mobilizing a team on the ground in San Juan. Plus, Sammy Vega with the Coalition of Connecticut Puerto Rican Parades & Festivals Relief Committee discusses the fundraising effort they're overseeing. You can support these relief responses by donating to the Americares Hurricane Fiona Relief Fund, as well as the Coalition's Connecticut Helps Puerto Rico 2022 Fund. Navigate to the latter fund via CThelpsPR.org or CTayudaPR.org. The Coalition also recommends donating directly to Lions Clubs International Foundation, Taller Salud, Hospital del Niño, Para la Naturaleza and Casa Pueblo Adjuntas Puerto Rico. Plus, we discuss local lessons learned since the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria, when thousands of displaced people from Puerto Rico were welcomed in Connecticut. CREC's Aura Alvarado and UConn Associate Professor Dr. Charles Venator-Santiago discuss the importance of "one-stop" locations, like the one Alvarado helped get off the ground in Hartford after Hurricane Maria, ultimately welcoming hundreds of displaced families. Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin's Office tells Where We Live the city is ready to partner with community and Hartford groups to help families who may come here and also said “it's not yet clear that we will see anything like the large-scale relocations that we saw five years ago after Hurricane Maria.” New Haven Mayor Elicker's Office tells us, "We have had discussions across city departments and with several of our nonprofit and community partners so that we are prepared as a community to support those in need: whether that's families looking for emergency housing, individuals in need of healthcare, children entering our public schools, and other services and supports.” The Hartford Hispanic Health Council and Junta for Progressive Action in New Haven also told us they've been readying internal relief responses. Bruni Pizarro, executive director for Junta for Progressive Action in New Haven, recently co-authored a column on how Connecticut resettlement agencies are "underutilized." She wrote that many organizations like Junta "face uncertain and inadequate funding, imperiling their capacity to respond to future climate-related disasters."   GUESTS: Dr. Brenda Rivera-García: Senior Director, Latin America and Caribbean Programs for Americares Sammy Vega: President, CICD-Puerto Rican Parade in Hartford; Founding Member, Coalition of Connecticut Puerto Rican Parades & Festivals Relief Committee Aura Alvarado: Director of Communications and Community Relations, CREC Education Dr. Charles Venator-Santiago: Faculty Director, Puerto Rican Studies Initiative at the University of Connecticut Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Convenio entre Aeropuerto de Palmerola y UNAH. Egresada de la UNAH obtuvo beca para cursar Maestría en Reino Unido. CURLP realiza jornada de salud para la comunidad universitaria. UNAH continúa estrechando lazos con Americares en visita clínica modelo en El Salvador.

UNAH firma carta de intención con Universidades de Limoges, Francia y Berna, Suiza. Rector firma convenio de donación con Americares para recibir 36 contenedores de medicamentos. Cátedra de Estudios de la Mujer festeja su 25 aniversario. Hondureña participa en investigación de candidiasis dérmica desarrollada en España.

Today's 5-Star Guest is Celina de Sola, Co-Founder and President of Glasswing International. Celina's  work focuses on designing and implementing innovative, community-based initiatives that bring together institutions and people for joint action.Celina has over 20 years of experience in international development and social change. She's worked as a consultant for organizations like the Population Council, URC, and family foundations. Celina was also a crisis interventionist for Latino immigrants in the US, and subsequently spent over five years as Director of Emergency Response for AmeriCares, leading responses to complex humanitarian crises including Liberia, the Darfur crisis in Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq, as well as the tsunami in Indonesia.Celina holds a master's degree in Public Health from Harvard University and one in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Social Policy and Practice.Learn More About Celina: https://glasswing.org/team-member/celina-de-sola/Learn More About Glasswing International:  https://glasswing.org/Support This Podcast! Make a quick and easy donation here:https://www.patreon.com/dogoodbetterSpecial THANK YOU to our sponsors:Donor Dock - The best CRM system for your small to medium sized nonprofit, hands down! Visit www.DonorDock.com and use the Promo Code DOGOODBETTER for a FREE month!One Cause - The most intuitive event and online fundraising software available! Visit www.OneCause.com to help make your busy event-planning life less stressful and more successful!Brady Martz - The Nonprofit Audit Specialists! Visit www.BradyMartz.com to connect with folks to make your fiscal life a heckuvalot easier!iTunes: https://apple.co/3a3XenfSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2PlqRXsYouTube: https://bit.ly/3kaWYanTunein: http://tun.in/pjIVtStitcher: https://bit.ly/3i8jfDRFollow On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoodBetterPodcast/Follow On Twitter: @consulting_do #fundraising #fundraiser #charity #nonprofit #donate#dogood #dogoodBETTER #fargo #fundraisingdadAbout Host Patrick Kirby:Email: Patrick@dogoodbetterconsulting.comLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fundraisingdad/Want more great advice? Buy Patrick's book! Now also available as an e-book!Fundraise Awesomer! A Practical Guide to Staying Sane While Doing GoodAvailable through Amazon Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1072070359

Michael J. Nyenhuis is the President and CEO of UNICEF USA, bringing in over 25 years of global humanitarian and development experience, fundraising acumen and proven results to this role. Before joining UNICEF USA, Nyenhuis was the president and CEO of Americares, a position he held since 2014. Nyenhuis was CEO of the global nonprofit MAP International for 13 years prior. Learn more at https://createeveryopportunity.org/

A baseball signed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sold at auction for more than $50,000, a portion of which will go toward providing humanitarian aid to Ukrainians displaced by the nation's war with Russia, auctioneer RR Auction of Boston said Thursday. The winning bid for the Rawlings Major League baseball in the auction that closed Wednesday was more than three times what it was expected to sell for. RR Auction will donate its $15,000 cut of the sale, while seller Randy Kaplan will also donate an undisclosed portion of his proceeds, to provide humanitarian aid through the global nonprofit Americares. Kaplan is a well-known collector of baseballs signed by world leaders who rarely auctions his prized pieces. The winning bidder wished to remain anonymous, but was described by RR Auction as a “collector from the Midwest who is thrilled to have some of the funds go to the Ukraine relief effort." The ball is signed with black felt tip in Ukrainian Cyrillic and Latin letters. It is accompanied by a transmittal letter signed by Volodymyr Yelchenko, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations. Documents signed by British naturalist Alfred Wallace, inventor Nikola Tesla, Albert Einstein and Founding Fathers John Hancock and John Adams also sold in the same auction. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

The team from Mechanical Hub Media continues its series of podcasts to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the impact is has our our building trade communities. Today we speak with Dave Holzhauer from Samaritan's Purse and Viktor Chulinskyi of Able Distributors in Chicago.Our goal is simple, we want to raise money and share stories of organizations with boots on the ground serving meals, providing medical supplies, safe water and refugee relocation services to those in need. But to do so, we must amplify the voices of those most impacted by the crisis.We hope you find value in this series, and if possible, donate to one of many organizations helping in and around Ukraine. Thanks for listening to our Community Cares Podcast.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered its third month with no end in sight, taking a heavy toll on the population. Many are asking how they can help. We'll answer that question today on MoneyWise. The U.N. estimates that more than two million Ukrainians are now refugees as they flee the violence in their country. Mostly women, children and elderly men, they have a critical need for basic commodities. The National Christian Foundation hasprepared a listof U.S based organizations mobilizing to provide that aid. These charities have already been approved to receive grants through NCF's Giving Funds. We'll talk about a handful of them here in no particular order. CHARITIES HELPING UKRAINIANS Aerial Recovery Group: This organization with former U.S. Military Special Operators now use their unique skills to assist people after natural and man-made disasters. They perform high-risk extractions of orphans and the most vulnerable who are in imminent danger from the Russian invasion and subsequent fighting. They've also set up a food and supply distribution network. That's the Aerial Recovery Group. AmeriCares: They provide support for refugees and migrants and they have an an emergency response team in Poland to support health services for families affected by the escalating humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Their experts are coordinating large-scale shipments of medicine and relief supplies and mobilizing emergency medical teams to help in hospitals inside Ukraine. That's AmeriCares. International Rescue Committee: For nearly a century, this group has provided disaster relief around the world. That includesemergency aid, health and sanitation, and psychosocial support to refugees and migrants. On the ground in Poland, they're providing emergency support for families fleeing Ukraine, including economic assistance, survival supplies, and protection services. That's the International Rescue Committee. Medical Teams International: MTI provides life-saving medical care to people in crisis due to war or natural disasters. They provide care in frontline clinics, refugee camps, and remote villages. MTI says donations will allow them to coordinate with multiple partners to ship crucial medical supplies to Ukraine. That's Medical Teams International. Mission to Ukraine: They've been working in that country for 25 years serving women facing crisis pregnancies and children with disabilities each year and sharing the gospel. With the Russian invasion they're now providing food, medicine, diapers, heating oil, and emergency refugee resettlement and housing. That's Mission to Ukraine. Samaritan's Purse: Samaritan's Purse has a major presence in Ukraine. They've set up an emergency field hospital there with an operating room, intensive care unit and pharmacy. They've staffed the mobile facility with doctors and nurses who see 100 patients a day. They've also supplied 100 tons of relief materials, including medical supplies, hygiene kits, winter coats, blankets, and other items to help those fleeing the escalating conflict. That's Samaritan's Purse. Project C.U.R.E: The world's largest distributor of donated medical supplies, equipment, and services to doctors and nurses. In one week alone they shipped to Ukraine 10 tons of medical aid, including trauma supplies, airway kits, sutures, gloves, surgical gowns, and surgical supplies. That's Project C.U.R.E. World Relief: They work with churches to provide food, shelter, and supplies to those in the most vulnerable situations. They're helping to resettle Ukrainian refugees and providing assistance to those already in the U.S. who are desperately trying to reunite with their families. Many of these organizations are faith-based, providing not only basic human services, but also spreading the Gospel. Some are more keenly focused on sharing God's Word, such as theAmerican Bible Society. They've had a strong presence in Ukraine since the end of World War II. For the last decade, they've focused on expanding Bible-based trauma healing work in Ukraine. They're now working close to the frontlines helping families who've lost loved ones and are searching for truth and comfort during the ongoing conflict. There are many more worthy organizations providing desperately needed help in Ukraine. We just couldn't name them all. Again, you'll find a more complete listhere. On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: ●Does it make sense to sell a newly-built home? ●What is the best way to start investing on behalf of young pastors in training? ●What can a person do as a government employee to invest for the future? Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them toQuestions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website atMoneyWise.orgwhere you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

Join Health Affairs Insider.Health Affairs Pathways explores the avenues and alleyways of the health care system through a variety of storytelling – from investigative journalism and health policy explainers to long-form interviews.Unique series are created by fellows at the Health Affairs Podcast Fellowship Program, designed to support early to mid-stage professionals pursue an audio project, tell a unique health care story, and highlight voices that may not be heard otherwise.Our third and final series for the 2021 cohort, The Earth Disease, is from Jared Downing, a journalist based in New York City. In this series, Jared Downing explores the intersection of climate change and health policy. Jared produced this series in 2021 as part of the Health Affairs Podcast Fellowship Program.Guests on this episode include Ashish Jha, Aaron Bernstein from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Mariel Fonteyn from Americares, and Ed Gerber from the Lestonnac Free Clinic.At the time of this recording, Dr. Jha was the Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health. He is currently the White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator and Counselor to the President. The views represented in this podcast are his own.Works Cited: Climate Change (World Health Organization) Spreading Like Wildfire: The Rising Threat of Extraordinary Landscape Fires (United Nations Environment Programme) It's Not Your Imagination. Allergy Season Gets Worse Each Year (Vox) Record-breaking Temperatures Have Been Reported In the Northeast, And Some Cities Could Feel As High as 110 Degrees Fahrenheit (Insider) Mental Health and Stress-Related Disorders (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Understanding Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC) Music produced by Seth Kennedy.

The team from Mechanical Hub Media is embarking on a series of podcasts to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the impact is has our our building trade communities. Our goal is simple, we want to raise money and share stories of organizations with boots on the ground serving meals, providing medical supplies, safe water and refugee relocation services to those in need. But to do so, we must amplify the voices of those most impacted by the crisis, Ukrainians. We hope you find value in this series, and if possible, donate to one of many organizations helping in and around Ukraine. Thanks for listening to our Community Cares Podcast.

In this episode of Beyond Profit, a podcast of the ANA Center for Brand Purpose, host Ken Beaulieu catches up with Jed Selkowitz, SVP and CMO at Americares, to discuss the organization's response in Eastern Europe and how brands can support the relief effort.

In this week's episode, BBB Wise Giving Alliance CEO and Host of the Heart of Giving Podcast, Art Taylor, will share some valuable giving tips to help you make wise giving decisions to help with the ongoing relief efforts in Ukraine. We also feature interviews with 5 of our accredited charities Mercy Corps, Americares, GlobalGiving, MAP International, and USA for UNHCR who were interviewed to discuss their relief efforts in Ukraine.  Tips for Ukraine Charity relief: https://www.give.org/ukraine-charity-relief-tips YouTube Interviews: https://bit.ly/35o1fF4  

An inclusive workplace makes all employees feel equally involved in and supported across all areas. Fran Katsoudas, Cisco CHRO, and Michael C. Bush, Great Place to Work CEO, join the Talent Angle to share insights and lessons that help leaders build inclusive organizations. Both make the case why doing so isn't only an altruistic act, but also has real business impact on outcomes such as revenue and market performance. They also discuss the pillars that define Cisco's globally recognized culture of inclusion, challenges to building an inclusive culture with a dispersed workforce, emerging ways to foster trust and belonging, and which new inequities are materializing in a disruptive talent landscape. Francine Katsoudas is executive vice president and chief people, policy and purpose officer of Cisco. In this role, Fran oversees critical functions that instill Cisco's conscious culture, contribute to the company's overall performance and advance Cisco's purpose to “Power an Inclusive Future for All.” The strategic alignment of functions within Fran's organization ensures holistic care for the well-being of Cisco's people, establishes Cisco as a trusted and valued partner to governments and global leaders, and extends Cisco's reach to positively impact communities everywhere. A 25-year veteran of Cisco, Fran has extensive experience leading organizational transformations, driving large scale growth, cultivating successful leaders and teams, and constructing an employee-first culture. Fran currently serves on the board of directors for Americares, Global Citizen, and ADP. Passionate about social justice, Fran is an activist and advocate for a variety of causes close to her heart, particularly women's leadership, homeless youth and the Latino community. Michael C. Bush is CEO of Great Place to Work. His global research and analytics firm produces the annual “Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For” list, the “World's Best Workplaces” list, the “100 Best Workplaces for Women” list, the “Best Workplaces for Diversity” list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world. Driven by a love of business and an unwavering commitment to fair and equitable treatment, Michael joined Great Place to Work as CEO in 2015, bringing 30 years of experience leading and growing organizations. This includes serving as CEO of Tetra Tech Communications. Michael is a former member of President Obama's White House Business Council and a founding board member of the private equity seed fund Fund Good Jobs, which invests in small inner-city businesses. Daniel Dirks is a managing vice president in Gartner's HR research practice. He has been with Gartner for eight years and leads research teams in the areas of HR strategy, HR cost and budget, total rewards and performance, and working with the CEO. He has also been in the lead for our global COVID-19-related HR response task force. Prior to joining Gartner, Daniel was responsible for all global HR topics at Allianz Group, ranging from HR strategy and policies to global compensation, talent management, EVP, diversity, analytics, and global corporate responsibility. In the 1990s, Daniel led the economics department at the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo. He holds a Ph.D. in business and economics from the University of Witten/Herdecke, Germany.

Ann Curry is an award-winning journalist and photojournalist. She is a former NBC News Network anchor and international correspondent and has reported on conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Darfur, Congo, the Central African Republic, Serbia, Lebanon, and Israel; on nuclear tensions from North Korea and Iran and on numerous humanitarian disasters, including the tsunamis in Southeast Asia and Japan, and the massive 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Her awards for journalism include 7 Emmys. She has also been given numerous humanitarian awards, including from Refugees International, Americares, and Save the Children.  One award she especially prizes is a Medal of Valor from the Simon Wiesenthal Center, for her dedication to reporting about genocide.She has also reported and executive produced a documentary series about people caught in transformative world events entitled “We'll Meet Again,” anchored and executive produced a live series about medical care in America entitled “Chasing the Cure,” and is a contributing writer for National Geographic Magazine and will be a Fellow at American University spring semester 2021, where she will be teaching seminars on Journalism, including about credibility, ethics, frontline reporting and interviewing. Resources:Ann's TedTalk on Restoring JournalismMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl (...) “The world needs new lenses to understand growth and how humans and societies can thrive.” ~ Luis Gallardo Follow the World Happiness Foundation and the World Happiness Fest here:Website: https://worldhappiness.foundation/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldhappinessfoundation/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldhappinessfestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldhappiness-foundation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldhappinessfYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8CGp4Y7TyGKKrT35fkXg5A  

There is broad support in the U.S. for Ukraine and global outcry over Putin's increasingly hostile attacks on civilians. This hour, hear more about the geopolitical backdrop and Ukraine's fight for independence from Yale history professor and author of The Ukrainian Night Marci Shore. Local leaders in Connecticut are organizing, fundraising and speaking out to keep the focus on the crisis in Ukraine. Hear from the Stamford School of Ukrainian Studies and the Ukrainian National Women's League of America. Plus, Americares is transporting three tons of medicine and critical relief supplies to Ukraine. They "anticipate many shipments will follow in the coming weeks." U.S. Senator for Connecticut and Foreign Relations Committee Member Chris Murphy also joins. GUESTS: Marci Shore: Associate Professor of History, Yale University Chris Murphy: U.S. Senator for Connecticut; Member, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ulyana Yosypiv: Principal, Stamford School of Ukrainian Studies; Head, Stamford Ukrainian American Youth Association Svitlana Levus: President, Stamford Branch of Ukrainian National Women's League of America Kate Dischino: Vice President of Emergency Programs, Americares Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two million people have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded two weeks ago.  The UN's high commissioner for refugees has praised the response from Poland, Romania, and Hungary where Ukrainians have fled in search of safety from the relentless attacks. But he acknowledged the horror of what the people themselves are experiencing.  Many global humanitarian organizations in neighboring countries have tried to aid those still in Ukraine, but they're struggling to employ the normal channels as ports are blocked and roads compromised by bombings.  The Kremlin offered to create so-called humanitarian corridors for civilians to safely leave Ukraine, but mainly allowed pathways leading to Russia and their ally Bela-roos. And as of today, both Ukrainian officials and the Red Cross have cited danger, including mines, along the only routes that led to other parts of Ukraine. According to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, more than four hundred civilians have been killed in Ukraine and over 800 injured since the Russian invasion began.  For more on this, The Takeaway spoke with  Adam Keehn, Director of Complex Emergencies at the global non-profit Americares. 

Two million people have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded two weeks ago.  The UN's high commissioner for refugees has praised the response from Poland, Romania, and Hungary where Ukrainians have fled in search of safety from the relentless attacks. But he acknowledged the horror of what the people themselves are experiencing.  Many global humanitarian organizations in neighboring countries have tried to aid those still in Ukraine, but they're struggling to employ the normal channels as ports are blocked and roads compromised by bombings.  The Kremlin offered to create so-called humanitarian corridors for civilians to safely leave Ukraine, but mainly allowed pathways leading to Russia and their ally Bela-roos. And as of today, both Ukrainian officials and the Red Cross have cited danger, including mines, along the only routes that led to other parts of Ukraine. According to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, more than four hundred civilians have been killed in Ukraine and over 800 injured since the Russian invasion began.  For more on this, The Takeaway spoke with  Adam Keehn, Director of Complex Emergencies at the global non-profit Americares. 

Hajja Ayisha Jeffries Cisse is a dynamic leader, global servant, and beautiful woman. She is a scholar, humanitarian philanthropist, social entrepreneur, activist, and holistic lover of God and life. She has worked as the Vice President of Global Affairs and Senior Policy Advisor on Gender Equity to the President of the African American Islamic Institute (AAII), a non-governmental international organization based in Senegal, West Africa. Their mission was to lead sustainable development to promote education, health care, the empowerment of women and children, the alleviation of poverty, and the promotion of peace. Joining AAII as a Resource Strategist, Ms. Jeffries developed numerous multi-lateral partnerships from global organizations to grassroots community initiatives. These included the United Nations, AmeriCares, US Doctors for Africa, and Wassukafo (community advocates for the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting in the Gambia). These and over thirty-five other ongoing partnerships have resulted in half a billion dollars in resources and sustained change in the quality of life for the people of West Africa. In her current position, Ms. Jeffries develops strategic policies and strategies that foster enhanced relationships between the Islamic World and the West with an emphasis on gender equity within faith communities. She has co-developed over twenty conferences centering on women's rights in Islam, health, education, and economic development and serves as the Alternate Representative to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the United Nations. Independent of AAII, Ms. Jeffries is a high-level Community Engagement Partner in Atlanta, Georgia where she works with local leaders on concerns of integrity, accountability, and service grounded in her passion for bringing needed resources to underserved communities.

This week we've got a blockbuster panel featuring three of the most experienced and insightful veterans of the luxury world: Karen Katz (former President & CEO of the Neiman Marcus Group, Steve Sadove (former Chairman and CEO of Saks) and Oliver Chen (Managing director and senior equity research analyst at Cowen and Company). We cover a lot of territory, first trying to align on a working definition of what "luxury" really means today and how luxury was evolving pre-COVID. Then we shift into what's next, including our dream team's quick takes on luxury re-commerce, the role of the in-store experience, the importance of multi-brand retail (online and off), sustainability, exclusivity, storytelling and more. We wrap up getting everyone's view on why it's so hard for legacy brands to innovate and  whether .com spin-outs make any sense at all.But first we open up with the top retail stories that caught our attention this past week, with a big focus on what we can take away from Black Friday and Cyber Monday performance as the threat of Omicron looms, more profitless prosperity from Allbirds as they report their first quarterly earnings as a public company, and Amazon's rise to parcel delivery supremacy. About Karen KatzKatz, who is a graduate of the University of Texas, is the former chief executive, president and director of the Neiman Marcus Group. She stepped down from the role in January 2019. Since 2014 she has also been on the board of directors at Under Armour.Katz has worked in a number of key executive and leadership roles at Neiman Marcus since joining the group as a merchandise manager in 1985. Most recently she has leveraged Neiman Marcus' brick and mortar assets to launch an omni-channel strategy that includes merging planning and buying teams for all departments and integrating customers' online and in-store experiences with in-store apps and personalised web dashboards.Under Katz, Neiman Marcus acquired luxury e-commerce site MyTheresa.com, the Munich-based luxury e-tailer. She also expanded MyTheresa's e-commerce offerings to bolster the Neiman Marcus omni-channel strategy and oversaw the opening of the retailer's first New York City flagship in 2018, a seven-story retail project situated in the Hudson Yards in Manhattan's far West Side. About Steve SadoveBetween 2002 and 2013, Mr. Sadove held positions of increasing responsibility with Saks Incorporated, serving as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2007 to 2013.Prior to joining Saks, Mr. Sadove built a distinguished marketing and consumer products career spanning more than 25 years and held senior positions at companies including General Foods (now Kraft) and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company as President of Clairol. He led Clairol to become the number one hair care business in the United States, relaunched the Herbal Essences brand into a $700 million business and completed the sale of the beauty care business to Procter & Gamble. Mr. Sadove is also a founding partner of JW Levin Management Partners, a private equity firm.Mr. Sadove is a former Chair of the National Retail Federation and serves as an advisor to Mastercard. He serves on numerous community and civic boards including Hamilton College as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and AmeriCares. About Oliver ChenOliver Chen has joined Cowen and Company's Equity Research department as a Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst. He covers over 30 stocks in the Retail & Luxury Sectors.Oliver is a graduate of Georgetown University, The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and is a CFA Charterholder. He also serves on the PhD Retail Research Review committee at the Wharton School's Jay H. Baker Retailing Center. Mr. Chen was recognized in the Wharton School's “40 Under 40” brightest stars alumni list in 2017.Most recently, Mr. Chen was recognized on the 2018 and 2017 Institutional Investor All-America Research team as a top analyst in the retailing/department stores & specialty softlines sector. Mr. Chen was also selected as a preeminent retail influencer as he was named to the National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation's “2019 List of People Shaping Retail's Future.” Considered an “industry expert,” Mr. Chen frequently appears as a speaker/panelist at key industry events.Steve Dennis is an advisor, keynote speaker and author on strategic growth and business innovation. You can learn more about Steve on his       website.    The expanded and revised edition of his bestselling book  Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption is now available at  Amazon or just about anywhere else books are sold. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a      Forbes senior contributor and on       Twitter and       LinkedIn. You can also check out his speaker "sizzle" reel      here.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus  Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  ,      The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and now in its second season, Conversations with CommerceNext!  You can learn more about Michael   here  or on     LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's latest venture for fun and influencer riches - Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

Welcome to the LoDown, a podcast hosted by Lois Robbins exploring the voices inside and outside the entertainment industry. In this first episode of the podcast, Lois speaks with actor and director Tony Goldwyn about his breakout role in the 1990 romantic thriller, Ghost, his love for directing, and how he discovered his “bad boy” persona on-screen. But what was most interesting was hearing how Tony keeps his family a priority through such a busy career and his commitment to helping communities recover from disasters through his work with the AmeriCares Foundation. It's all left on the table in today's episode of The LoDown.   Find out more about disaster relief & global health organization at AmeriCares.org You can find Tony on Instagram @tonygoldwyn and on Twitter @tonygoldwyn.   Thanks for listening! Have questions for Lois? Record yours using a smartphone and send it to us, or DM us your question on Instagram.  Find out more about Lois Robbins at www.loisrobbins.com or check out her Instagram @loisrobbins21 and Twitter @loisrobbins. Be sure to rate and review us on apple podcasts or Spotify. Even better, share us with a friend.

Mario Bósquez co-anchors CBS 2 News This Morning in New York City. Previously, he was an anchor at Fox 5 in New York and held a variety of positions, as anchor of Fox Five News at 11:30AM, co-anchor of Good Day Wake Up and Good Day New York First Edition. Prior to joining FOX 5, Bosquez worked for KSAT-TV San Antonio. Bósquez has won numerous awards for his work, including an “Americares” award, presented by President Bush, and the Si Se Puede! Award from the National Puerto Rican Forum. Also a playwright and novelist, Bósquez was born in Alice, Texas, and resides in New York City. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toby-usnik/support

Americares Global Head of Strategic Partnerships Stephanie Kauffman talks about how the global health and humanitarian nonprofit provides quality medical aid, disaster relief and recovery around the world in the face of natural disasters, poverty, disease and civil war. Currently reaching 90 countries, Americares has been on the front line of the international COVID-19 crisis, delivering over 14 million supplies (including PPE and medication) to regions in need. Stephanie and Aaron talk about the organization's 40 year history of bridging the gaps in equitable access to quality healthcare, working with the CDC as a trusted source of information during the pandemic, and how they work with their 200+ partners around the world to make a true impact. Listen in to hear about Stephanie's experience joining the organization at the height of the pandemic, and learn more at americares.org. Production Credits: Aaron Kwittken, Jeff Maldonado, Dara Cothran, Lindsay Hand, Julie Strickland, Nina Valdes, Maria Bayas, Michael Grubbs, and Mathew Passy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AmeriCares is a health-focused relief and development organization that provides life-changing health programs, medicine, and medical supplies to people affected by poverty or disaster. AmeriCares provides transformative health programs and quality medical aid to over 90 countries each year, including the United States. AmeriCares distributes aid to institutions through partner organizations in the United States and around the world. Thousands of general and specialty hospitals, outpatient clinics, community health programs, hospice residences, rehabilitation centers, and homes for children and the elderly are among the institutions. AmeriCares also works to develop or improve existing health-care programs that address specific health issues such as maternal and child health, malnutrition, cholera, and chronic diseases. About Our Guest: Stephanie Kauffman is Americares' head of strategic partnerships. She began her career in museums and marketing before moving on to work for Universal Studios for 16 years. She then took a different path, which led her to the non-profit sector, where she is now working to make the world a better place. Website | LinkedIn 00:00 Introduction 2:13 Who is Stephanie Kauffman? 8:43 Differences between working internationally in the private sector vs. the nonprofit sector. 10:58 Cultural differences around the world. 14:46 The power educating yourself on different cultures. 18:52 How AmeriCares continues to make an impact, after the news stations have moved on. 21:25 When was a time that AmeriCares Made a noticeable impact? 23:34 What is AmeriCares Doing to help displaced migrants from Venezuela? 27:01 What is the most interesting effort that AmeriCares is working on right now? 28:48 What is AmeriCares doing for the US homeless populations? 29:57 What do you hope to see change in 5 years because of the work you're doing now? 31:10 Ways to support AmeriCares. 34:32 Advice for those interested in moving from the private to the nonprofit sector. 40:25 How to make your own social impact at the companies you work for. Join the Care More. Be Better. Community! Clubhouse: @CareMoreBeBettr (weekly on Wednesdays @3pm Pacific) Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Email Support Care More. Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability Podcast Care More. Be Better. is not backed by any company. We answer only to our collective conscience. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support. If you can, please help finance the show. Thank you, now and always, for your support as we get this thing started!

AmeriCares is a health-focused relief and development organization that provides life-changing health programs, medicine, and medical supplies to people affected by poverty or disaster. AmeriCares provides transformative health programs and quality medical aid to over 90 countries each year, including the United States. AmeriCares distributes aid to institutions through partner organizations in the United States and around the world. Thousands of general and specialty hospitals, outpatient clinics, community health programs, hospice residences, rehabilitation centers, and homes for children and the elderly are among the institutions. AmeriCares also works to develop or improve existing health-care programs that address specific health issues such as maternal and child health, malnutrition, cholera, and chronic diseases. About Our Guest: Stephanie Kauffman is Americares' head of strategic partnerships. She began her career in museums and marketing before moving on to work for Universal Studios for 16 years. She then took a different path, which led her to the non-profit sector, where she is now working to make the world a better place. Website | LinkedIn   00:00 Introduction 2:13 Who is Stephanie Kauffman? 8:43 Differences between working internationally in the private sector vs. the nonprofit sector. 10:58 Cultural differences around the world. 14:46 The power educating yourself on different cultures. 18:52 How AmeriCares continues to make an impact, after the news stations have moved on. 21:25 When was a time that AmeriCares Made a noticeable impact? 23:34 What is AmeriCares Doing to help displaced migrants from Venezuela? 27:01 What is the most interesting effort that AmeriCares is working on right now? 28:48 What is AmeriCares doing for the US homeless populations? 29:57 What do you hope to see change in 5 years because of the work you're doing now? 31:10 Ways to support AmeriCares. 34:32 Advice for those interested in moving from the private to the nonprofit sector. 40:25 How to make your own social impact at the companies you work for. Join the Care More. Be Better. Community! Clubhouse: @CareMoreBeBettr (weekly on Wednesdays @3pm Pacific) Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Email   Support Care More. Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability Podcast Care More. Be Better. is not backed by any company. We answer only to our collective conscience. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support. If you can, please help finance the show. Thank you, now and always, for your support as we get this thing started!

Meredith Esquivel the Senior Marketing Manager at Whole Whale shares what she has learned after 5 years before leaving for business school.     About Meredith Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithesquivel/  Meredith is fascinated by human behavior, particularly how digital “body language” can inform marketing strategies for social good. Certified in Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Pardot by Salesforce, she is a classic philomath and is always seeking new and engaging ways to communicate with people online. As an account manager, Meredith leads teams of fellow Whalers to provide best-in-class services to her clients. She has overseen the digital strategies of over 12 nonprofit and for-good organizations, helping them to increase site traffic and drive measurable impact online. Email is currently Meredith’s favorite way to increase the impact of Whole Whale’s clients — she has designed and executed email marketing and lead generation campaigns for Donate Life America, Americares, the Kaiser Family Foundation, Charitybuzz, Rebuilding Together and more. In addition to client management and services, Meredith also leads Whole Whale’s in-house email marketing, and has more than tripled the Whole Whale subscriber list through an integrated lead acquisition strategy (and plenty of A/B testing). You may already recognize her name from Whole Whale’s newsletters.   

Ann Curry is an award-winning journalist and photojournalist. She is a former NBC News Network anchor and international correspondent and has reported on conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Darfur, Congo, the Central African Republic, Serbia, Lebanon, and Israel; on nuclear tensions from North Korea and Iran and on numerous humanitarian disasters, including the tsunamis in Southeast Asia and Japan, and the massive 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Her awards for journalism include 7 Emmys. She has also been given numerous humanitarian awards, including from Refugees International, Americares, and Save the Children.  One award she especially prizes is a Medal of Valor from the Simon Wiesenthal Center, for her dedication to reporting about genocide.She has also reported and executive produced a documentary series about people caught in transformative world events entitled “We’ll Meet Again,” anchored and executive produced a live series about medical care in America entitled “Chasing the Cure,” and is a contributing writer for National Geographic Magazine and will be a Fellow at American University spring semester 2021, where she will be teaching seminars on Journalism, including about credibility, ethics, frontline reporting and interviewing. Resources:Ann’s TedTalk on Restoring JournalismMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Geoff Ralston, President of Y Combinator, shares insightful experiences and lessons learned over three decades in Silicon Valley. He talks passionately about his interest in education technology and why Y Combinator invests in startups at their earliest stages.Accelerators have helped reduce information asymmetry and level the playing ground for entrepreneursTechnology will be at the center of value creationSilicon Valley's culture of tolerating extraordinary failures makes it irreplaceableThe proliferation of innovation must provide solutions to world most important problems like climate changeNon-profit: Second Harvest Food Bank, AmeriCares

On the third episode of the Charting Your Course podcast, I sat down and interviewed Tyler Wilmot from Prosperian Wealth Management. Tyler is both an alum of the prestigious Berkshire School in Sheffield, Massachusetts, and the Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, New Hampshire. From Berkshire Tyler went on to study economics and computer science at the University of Connecticut, where he took up his first job in software engineering. Today Tyler works at Prosperian Wealth Management and volunteers for both Americares, a disaster relief nonprofit, and Robin Hood, a poverty alleviation nonprofit. If you would like to get in touch with Tyler, his best point of contact is his LinkedIn under his name, Tyler Wilmot.

The news to know for Wednesday, November 18th, 2020! We'll tell you about: a new plan to bring U.S. troops home from the Middle East and why not everyone is happy about it why President Trump just fired a top cybersecurity official the first FDA-approved coronavirus test you can use completely at home Amazon shaking up the pharmacy industry with its latest launch the NBA's first virtual draft Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.  Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by Fitbod.me/newsworthy and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider        Sources: Trump Cutting Iraq, Afghanistan Troops: Reuters, The Hill, Axios, AP Trump Fires Cybersecurity Official: AP, Reuters, Trump Tweet, Krebs Tweet PA Trump Legal Victory Reversed: Philadelphia Inquirer, Bloomberg, NBC News, FOX News Biden Names Senior White House Staff: WaPo, Reuters, WSJ, Axios, Biden-Harris Transition Hurricane Iota Damage: Weather Channel, AP, CNN, NBC News, NHS How to Help Hurricane Victims: CNN, MTN, Americares, Heart to Heart, Project HOPE At-Home Coronavirus Test Authorized: NY Times, CNN, NPR, FDA, Lucira Health Twitter, Facebook Hearing Takeaways: NY Times, Reuters, AP, WSJ Twitter Rolls out “Fleets”: Reuters, The Verge, Engadget, Twitter Amazon Starts Selling Prescriptions: CNBC, AP, Axios, Amazon HBO Max Coming to Amazon Fire TV: WSJ, The Verge, Variety NBA Draft Begins: NBA, CBS Sports, AP Work Wednesday: Deutsche Bank Proposes Work-From-Home Tax: Axios, USA Today, CNBC, DB Research

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring the Vice President of Emergency Programs for Americares, Kate Dischino, on disaster relief efforts for the recent wildfires and hurricanes, and Vice President of National Networks and Vibrant Emotional Health & Deputy Director at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Shari Sinwelski, on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring the Vice President of Emergency Programs for Americares, Kate Dischino, on disaster relief efforts for the recent wildfires and hurricanes, and Vice President of National Networks and Vibrant Emotional Health & Deputy Director at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Shari Sinwelski, on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring the Vice President of Emergency Programs for Americares, Kate Dischino, on disaster relief efforts for the recent wildfires and hurricanes, and Vice President of National Networks and Vibrant Emotional Health & Deputy Director at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Shari Sinwelski, on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

• Kate Dischino, VP of emergency programs and Americares preparedness discussed response and recovery programs in the U.S. and around the world related to wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters. Dischino is responsible for deploying emergency response teams, coordinating large scale deliveries of medicines and relief supplies and implementing recovery programs that restore health services for disaster survivors. She talked about the Bob Cat Fire in California as well as the Oregon and Washington wildfires with a focus on victims needs and how people can help. • Shari Sinwelski, Vice President of National Networks, Vibrant Emotional Health and Deputy Director, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, where she oversees networks operations, standards, training and practices for its network of 165 crisis centers. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and this year it’s even more important to discuss mental health as both the CDC and WHO have stated that our mental health is “languishing” amid the COVID-19 pandemic and issued warnings about its possible effects on suicidal behaviors. Sinwelski discussed how people can maintain hope if they are feeling suicidal and where they can get help. • Hosted by: iHeartMedia's Ryan Gorman

Christine Squires & Michele Nagler on Breaking it Down with Frank MacKay - Americares CEO/Author by Frank MacKay

I finally caught up with Atlanta native P.T. Stokes aka The Bad Boy of Gospel. It was honestly like catching up with family. We discussed his humble beginnings in the church, when he embraced his gift and what's next for ‘The Gospel Spitter'. With Covid19 looming over us, P.T. has managed to stay in good trouble. Check out the links below for more on this artist! Web: www.ptstokesepk.com Follow: @PtTheGospelSpitter About PT: Ashante' Stokes, whose monikers are P.T. The Gospel Spitter and The Bad Boy of Gospel is a renowned rhythm and gospel artist, director, writer, producer, and entertainer. Stokes, who has several accomplishments, struck gold by winning the Gwinnett Center International Film Festival's Audience Choice Award with his directorial debut in 2015 with the music mini-film, Salvation RMX for Best Music Video. In 2016, he was named New Urban Hip Hop artist of the year by the Independent Christian Music Association. He followed that two years later with a nomination at the Madrid International Film Festival for Best Music Short. In 2019 his Praise the Maker won the Platinum Award at the NYC Indie Film Awards for Best Short Film. Lastly, but certainly not least, he also individually won the prestigious Silver Hattie Award at the Anaheim Film Festival for his short film on Praise the Maker as Best Inspirational Film. He had his first feature film appearance in the action thriller, Taken 3, and has also appeared in the television series Saints and Sinners, Born Again Virgin, and Fatal Attraction, to name a few. At 13, his family moved to Connecticut, where he attended Woodrow Wilson middle and Middletown High. He began singing at talent shows and at Christian work camps in conjunction with the church he attended, bringing the flavor of his music of choice, R & B. He was a chanter at Wheat Street Baptist Church and played handbells at Hillside Presbyterian Church. After high school, Stokes attended Ohio University, where he obtained a degree in marketing. He pens his own lyrics and boasts a six-octave range. Stokes is also the co-founder of the entertainment company, Serving the Peace, established in 2013. The company's first business division is a rhythm and gospel label. Stokes debut project, “Raise Up,” was released in 2014. He also does voiceover work and writes, produces, and direct feature animation, which he also does for others. PT is a man that is genuinely after GOD's own heart. His faith, focus and drive keep him on the path to prosperity, success, and peace. Ashante' recently teamed up with Americares to support health workers and vulnerable families during this current pandemic. In doing so, another group matched contributions to Americares for both April and May 2020. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Got Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► For discount Pangea Products: https://embracepangaea.grsm.io/ashsaiditmedia3226 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+AshSaidItMedia ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio & Google Podcasts. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

I finally caught up with Atlanta native P.T. Stokes aka The Bad Boy of Gospel. It was honestly like catching up with family. We discussed his humble beginnings in the church, when he embraced his gift and what's next for ‘The Gospel Spitter'. With Covid19 looming over us, P.T. has managed to stay in good trouble. Check out the links below for more on this artist! Web: www.ptstokesepk.com Follow: @PtTheGospelSpitter About PT: Ashante' Stokes, whose monikers are P.T. The Gospel Spitter and The Bad Boy of Gospel is a renowned rhythm and gospel artist, director, writer, producer, and entertainer. Stokes, who has several accomplishments, struck gold by winning the Gwinnett Center International Film Festival's Audience Choice Award with his directorial debut in 2015 with the music mini-film, Salvation RMX for Best Music Video. In 2016, he was named New Urban Hip Hop artist of the year by the Independent Christian Music Association. He followed that two years later with a nomination at the Madrid International Film Festival for Best Music Short. In 2019 his Praise the Maker won the Platinum Award at the NYC Indie Film Awards for Best Short Film. Lastly, but certainly not least, he also individually won the prestigious Silver Hattie Award at the Anaheim Film Festival for his short film on Praise the Maker as Best Inspirational Film. He had his first feature film appearance in the action thriller, Taken 3, and has also appeared in the television series Saints and Sinners, Born Again Virgin, and Fatal Attraction, to name a few. At 13, his family moved to Connecticut, where he attended Woodrow Wilson middle and Middletown High. He began singing at talent shows and at Christian work camps in conjunction with the church he attended, bringing the flavor of his music of choice, R & B. He was a chanter at Wheat Street Baptist Church and played handbells at Hillside Presbyterian Church. After high school, Stokes attended Ohio University, where he obtained a degree in marketing. He pens his own lyrics and boasts a six-octave range. Stokes is also the co-founder of the entertainment company, Serving the Peace, established in 2013. The company's first business division is a rhythm and gospel label. Stokes debut project, “Raise Up,” was released in 2014. He also does voiceover work and writes, produces, and direct feature animation, which he also does for others. PT is a man that is genuinely after GOD's own heart. His faith, focus and drive keep him on the path to prosperity, success, and peace. Ashante' recently teamed up with Americares to support health workers and vulnerable families during this current pandemic. In doing so, another group matched contributions to Americares for both April and May 2020. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Got Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► For discount Pangea Products: https://embracepangaea.grsm.io/ashsaiditmedia3226 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+AshSaidItMedia ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio & Google Podcasts. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

69% of Americans have felt like life is getting harder since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and report higher than normal levels of sadness, anger, fear and depression. Today we talk to two NYC doctors, and married couple — Dr. Briana Mathews and Dr. Steve Mathews — about the looming Mental Health crisis ahead of us, a broken system that needs to be fixed + steps YOU can take, and the resiliency that got these frontline workers through the dark days of COVID in NYC. Bri and Steve also tell us about two amazing causes helping those in need — Inclusive Therapists and Americares.

There’s no doubt that having children puts the whole world into perspective.  Everything else just disappears. Join us on our trip back into the momentous journey of us becoming mothers.  We talk about conceiving, loss, labor, birth, and postpartum successes and challenges.  Motherhood is different for everyone, there isn’t just one path or one right way to do it best.  One thing remains true, nothing in life will ever make you as happy, as sad, as exhausted or as incredibly proud as motherhood.  Reflect with us as we explore the miracle that is conceiving, giving birth, and the miraculous little beings we brought into this world.   ____________________________________________ MONTHLY SPOTLIGHTAs part of TITT Talks' women supporting women initiative, each month TITT Talks will spotlight a member of the community. In this video, you will be introduced to Proud Usacharoenporn. She is a lawyer and business litigation partner. In her spare time, she uses her graphic design skills to raise funds for two wonderful, non-profit organizations: The Little Red Dog and The Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Inc. The Little Red Dog rescues dogs from high-kill shelters across Southern California, rehabs them through behavior training, and finds them forever homes. Proud has fostered several dogs for this rescue and has adopted one! In exchange for a donation to @thelittlereddog, Proud will create for you a personalized portrait of your pet to cherish furever and ever.Proud has also written and illustrated a children’s book called “Panda-Emic” to benefit The Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Inc.’s fund for COVID relief. The story is intended to give parents a way to explain the pandemic to their young children, to spread solidarity, and to inspire positivity. It details the story of five friends who are forced to stay apart because of the “Panda-Emic,” a pandemic started by the pandas that rocks the animal world. The Center for Disaster Philanthropy supports other worthy non-profits that help healthcare workers and especially vulnerable population, such as Americares, CARE, and Feeding America. If you make a donation to The Center, Proud will send you a copy of her book, “Panda-Emic” for you and your family to enjoy. You can donate/purchase here. ____________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US Sign up for our NEWSLETTER – TITT Talks Tea IG: titt_talks FACEBOOK: TITT Talks E-MAIL: TITTtalks@gmail.com YOUTUBE: TITT Talks Podcast____________________________________________ WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU What topics would you like to hear discussed on the show? Click HERE to let us know!

Welcome to the very first episode of TITT Talks – Growing Up Asian Pacific American! We recorded this episode nearly three months ago, but given the surge of social unrest surrounding the topic of race, we felt it was important to launch the podcast with this as our first episode.  While we directly discuss matters of our own #aapi identities, our hearts are with the black community.  We collectively must do our part to rise against the injustice in this world.  Together, with action and self-education, we can create a world of equality and justice today and for the next generation. #blacklivesmatter ____________________________________________ WAYS TO GET INVOLVEDParticipate in #BLACKOUTDAY2020 on July 7, 2020. This is a call to action where ALL people of color are encouraged to come together in one day of solidarity to not spend a dollar.  Collectively, this group of minorities has $3.9 trillion dollars in economic spending power. Use your own platform, big or small, to educate your family and friends on the injustice black people face daily. It’s not enough to be quietly non-racist, now is the time to be vocally anti-racist. Donate to organizations serving Black communities, like TGI Justice Project, Black Girls Code, and the NAACP to name a few. This is just one of the many suggestions from Michelle Kim’s article, “20+ Allyship Actions for Asians to Show Up for the Black Community Right Now”. We encourage you to read the full article. Subscribe and listen to the following podcasts which dive into important conversations around racial equality and justice: 1619 by The New York Times, About Race, Code Switch by NPR, The Diversity Gap, Intersectionality Matters! Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw, Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, Pod For The Cause from the leadership conference on civil & human rights, and Pod Save the People by Crooked Media. This listed was published by Sarah Sophie Flicker & Alyssa Klein. Sarah Sophie Flicker & Alyssa Klein published a full list of Anti-racism resources that range from articles, videos, bookies, movies, organizations to support, and more. Please go here to read it. Donate to the funds for George Floyd and Amaud Arbery. Sign the petition for justice for Breonna Taylor. ____________________________________________ MONTHLY SPOTLIGHTAs part of TITT Talks' women supporting women initiative, each month TITT Talks will spotlight a member of the community. In this video, you will be introduced to Proud Usacharoenporn. She is a lawyer and business litigation partner. In her spare time, she uses her graphic design skills to raise funds for two wonderful, non-profit organizations: The Little Red Dog and The Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Inc. The Little Red Dog rescues dogs from high-kill shelters across Southern California, rehabs them through behavior training, and finds them forever homes. Proud has fostered several dogs for this rescue and has adopted one! In exchange for a donation to @thelittlereddog, Proud will create for you a personalized portrait of your pet to cherish furever and ever.Proud has also written and illustrated a children’s book called “Panda-Emic” to benefit The Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Inc.’s fund for COVID relief. The story is intended to give parents a way to explain the pandemic to their young children, to spread solidarity, and to inspire positivity. It details the story of five friends who are forced to stay apart because of the “Panda-Emic,” a pandemic started by the pandas that rocks the animal world. The Center for Disaster Philanthropy supports other worthy non-profits that help healthcare workers and especially vulnerable population, such as Americares, CARE, and Feeding America. If you make a donation to The Center, Proud will send you a copy of her book, “Panda-Emic” for you and your family to enjoy. You can donate/purchase here.  ____________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US Sign up for our NEWSLETTER – TITT Talks Tea IG: titt_talks FACEBOOK: TITT Talks E-MAIL: TITTtalks@gmail.com YOUTUBE: TITT Talks Podcast____________________________________________ WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU What topics would you like to hear discussed on the show? Click HERE to let us know!

A live episode with my 'family of 5' sitting around the table chatting about our new normal as we are all under one roof. After navigating two weeks of working from home, online classes for high school and college kids.....and all that comes with that.....I thought it would be interesting to have a talk about our days, our thoughts and how we will work to make an impact where we can.Click here: Subscribe to the Fearlessly Facing Fifty Podcast Click here: for the Fearlessly Facing Fifty WebsiteClick here to visit Americares - responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with education, assistance and protection. A link to the WHO and how you can help.....

Dr. Julie Varughese, Chief Medical Officer at Americares, discusses the spread of the coronavirus and delivering emergency shipments of essential supplies to protect health care workers. Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove talks about President Trump weighing considering stay-at-home advice. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Joe Nocera take a look at if states can mandate vaccinations for health-care workers. Bloomberg New Economy Editorial Director Andy Browne shares his insight on why the coronavirus might kill globalization. And we Drive to the Close with Charlie Bobrinskoy, Vice Chairman at Ariel Investments. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

Dr. Julie Varughese, Chief Medical Officer at Americares, discusses the spread of the coronavirus and delivering emergency shipments of essential supplies to protect health care workers. Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove talks about President Trump weighing considering stay-at-home advice. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Joe Nocera take a look at if states can mandate vaccinations for health-care workers. Bloomberg New Economy Editorial Director Andy Browne shares his insight on why the coronavirus might kill globalization. And we Drive to the Close with Charlie Bobrinskoy, Vice Chairman at Ariel Investments. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

At the February 2020 NYC Video Creator Meetup, Ross Brand of LIvestream Universe talked with Sam Kelly, who produces internal livestreams for Americares, a nonprofit committed to improving health for those affected by poverty or disaster, both in the United States and around the world. ▶️Americares YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmeriCares ▶️Americares livestream on Coronavirus COVID-19 with Dr. Julie Varughese from March 10, 2020: https://youtu.be/90QIhBousQs In the video linked directly above, Dr. Varughese provides updates on COVID-19, trusted resources and a practical game plan for the weeks ahead. ▶️MORE FEATURED NYC VIDEO CREATORS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyNklgA1Crt7Jg_nHDOGEjyG6BArPoBY SAM KELLY Sam Kelly is the social media strategy manager for Americares and The Digi Nomadess at http://iamsamkelly.com/. As a Creative Strategist, she finds joy in helping clients tell their stories. Sam focuses on marketing strategies, social media, web management and design work. ▶️Sam Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsamkelly/ ▶️Sam Kelly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamsamkelly/ ▶️Sam Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamsamkelly/ The February 2020 NYC Video Creator Meetup was sponsored by TubeBuddy, a free browser extension that integrates directly into YouTube and helps you run your channel with ease. ▶️FREE Download to GROW and OPTIMIZE Your Channel-- TUBEBUDDY Browser Extension: http://tubebuddy.com/livestreamuniverse. ▶️GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS: http://LivestreamUniverse.com/Resources NYC VIDEO CREATOR MEETUP The NYC Video Creator Meetup and NYC Video Mastermind were founded by Dan Norton, Dan Currier (Creator Fundamentals), Ross Brand (Livestream Universe), John DiStefano (U Do It) and Jason Liebman (Jay Liebs) to provide video creators on the East Coast an opportunity to network with, learn from and support fellow YouTubers, livestreamers and video marketers. Since August 2019, we've been meeting monthly in Midtown Manhattan. EXPECT UPCOMING MEETUPS TO BE VIRTUAL. ▶️NYC VIDEO CREATOR MEETUP: http://NYCVideoMeetup.com. Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ▶️OUR AMAZON STORE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/irossbrand HOST YOUR SHOW FOR FREE with STREAMYARD: https://LivestreamUniverse.com/StreamYard AUDIO GEAR: →Studio Mic: https://amzn.to/39nQcs5 →Handheld Mic: https://amzn.to/2Ig9nYO →Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3bCqZuu →iOS Interface: https://amzn.to/3csN5Bd VIDEO GEAR: →Webcam: https://amzn.to/32LRFpA →Lighting: https://amzn.to/32L7Wv9 →Green Screen: https://amzn.to/2Iie30E →Video Editing: http://telestream.pxf.io/c/367474/349289/4900 →Tabletop Tripod: https://www.arkon.com/product/RVTRIXL-tripod-phone-holder.html (Save 20% with code ROSSBRAND) GRAPHICS →Thumbnail: https://www.canva.com/join/tack-rhinestone-iodine LEARN: →Podcasting: http://schoolofpodcasting.com/ross →Audio Production: https://podcastengineeringschool.com/ref/4/ →Livestreaming: https://amzn.to/2x8I1BO Disclaimer - Some of the links here are affiliate links. That means I may receive a commission if you buy something at no extra cost to you. -Ross #RossBrand #NYCVideoCreator #NYCVideoMastermind

Today we'll celebrate 40 years of providing emergency response and introduce you to the new CEO of Americares. We'll learn how this Connecticut-based nonprofit is representing our state around the globe, and what Americares is doing right here at home. Then we'll touch base with the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven - and get the latest on why this philanthropic organization is committing substantial resources to New Haven Promise and its mission to expand access and opportunity for thousands of youth in New Haven, especially youth of color. And we'll close talking about a brand new partnership between Hazelden Betty Ford and Shatterproof - and why this national partner has chosen to use Shatterproof's Just Five program for increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and sharing information about addiction prevention and treatment.

Christine Squires, President of AmeriCares, is on the program. AmeriCares is based right here in Stamford, and provides help and relief to people affected by poverty or disaster -AmeriCares President CHRISTINE SQUIRES discusses poverty & disaster relief (0:22:00 - 0:39:00)

New ideas constantly cross our desk but it's up to us to understand when to pull the trigger on the match between passion and ability. Steve Sadove is the former Chairman/CEO of Saks Fifth Avenue and Chair of the National Retail Federation. Steve led brands and retailers through a period of total transformation as consumer knowledge and habits changed very fundamentally. Steve serves on a number of corporate and non-profit boards including Colgate Palmolive, Aramark, Movado and Americares. Listen to how Steve made some radical pivots throughout his career to further his own learning, skills and leadership, realizing the importance of people and mentorship along the way in this episode 40.Subscribe to The IdeaMix Radio podcast and stay tuned for our weekly episodes. On The IdeaMix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the life, business, and career you want.The IdeaMix is the go-to destination for entrepreneurs to turn their idea into a business. Check out our website at www.theideamix.com. For comments, questions, podcast guest ideas or sponsorship enquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Hello! And welcome to another edition of the Inside The Newsroom podcast newsletter. Today’s guest is Kait Parker, meteorologist at weather.com and host of the Warming Signs podcast. We talked about hurricane recoveries and what the past couple of years mean for climate change attitudes. Below are links and post-game analyses of everything we talked about. Hope you enjoy and pick up something!Warming SignsClever title aside, Kait has her own podcast where she speaks to people from different areas of the meteorology and climatology worlds. Last week’s episode was topical to our own conversation, when Kait spoke to Lisa LaDue, Hurricane Harvey Mental Health and Psychosocial Program Manager for Americares. Definitely worth listening to about how when a hurricane comes ashore, it’s just the beginning of a recovery that can last decades. Destruction Is Just the StartHurricane Michael’s 160mph winds left parts of Florida and Georgia unrecognizable. For many, the news was quickly shoved aside by politics or some dumb s**t Rick Scott said. But for the thousands of farmers in south west Georgia, the rebuilding has only just begun and may take up to a decade to return to normalcy. Max Blau, Atlanta MagazineBob Inglis At Your ServiceThere are portions of the GOP that have their heads screwed on as it pertains to climate change, and one of those is former six-term South Carolina Republican congressman Bob Inglis, who lost his seat way back in 2010 in large part due to his support for climate change. Inglis didn’t even make it out of the GOP primary, but has since set up his own nonprofit, RepublicEn, devoted to getting conservatives to come to grips with climate change.James Rainey, NBC NewsWhy Even Have a Hurricane Season?Tropical storms have occurred before the “official” start of the Atlantic hurricane season (June 1st) for the past five years, which begs the question why we put a label on when a season starts and ends (November 30th). There is logic behind it: 97 percent of tropical activity in the Atlantic happens between these dates, according to the National Hurricane Center. And fun fact: The season initially stretched from June 15 through November 15, until officials decided in 1965 to expand it.Nicole Chavez, CNNHurricane Imelda Sounds Terrifying 😨A look at the names for the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season. Here’s to hoping we don’t have to use all of them…Saeed Ahmed and Judson Jones, CNNRecord May For TornadoesFor folks like Kait, severe weather is a year-round commitment. In May, a record 13 consecutive days of tornadic activity in the US led to an unprecedented 555 tornado reports. While data is preliminary and needs to be confirmed, we know that two EF-4 tornadoes rocked Dayton, Ohio and Linwood, Kansas, and an EF-3 destroyed parts of Jefferson City, Missouri.Amanda Schmidt, AccuweatherIs Climate Change Responsible?The short answer is welllllll... As Dr. Victor Gensini from Northern Illinois University points out, no single weather event is caused by climate change. But that doesn’t mean climate change didn’t have an effect. More simply put, climate change increases the odds of severe weather events happening. More detail in the thread below. Victor Gensini, Northern Illinois UniversityThe “Twister” EffectSomething I’ve always found fascinating is the power of Hollywood, and the 1996 classic “Twister” is a classic example. The movie starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton was a huge hit on and off the screen, and is widely cited as the birth of amateur storm chasing in the US. In the decades before the movie, meteorology in America was obscure, maybe a small department at only a few dozen universities. But in the decade between 1994 and 2004, Americans receiving bachelor’s degrees in meteorology increased by 47 percent.Ben Guarino, Washington PostRelated Podcasts#37 — Josh Morgerman (Hurricane Man)#23 — Michael E. Mann (Penn State University)#17 — James Spann (ABC 33/40)Next Up…… is Kashmir Hill. Kash has been a tech journalist for ages and decided to go all out by cutting out one of the big five technology companies. For one week at a time, she erased Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Apple and told me everything she learned.Last Time#41 — Jessica Lessin (The Information)Thanks so much for making it all the way to the bottom. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to get a newsletter about a cool news topic in your inbox every time I release a new podcast (1-2 times a week). You can find me on Twitter at DanielLevitt32 and email me corrections/feedback or even a guest you’d like me to get on the podcast at daniellevitt32@gmail.com. Or just give us a like immediately below, whatever works. Get on the email list at insidethenewsroom.substack.com

David Miller from Greenwich Leadership Forum interviews Michael J. Nyenhuis. Michael is president and CEO of AmeriCares which has delivered more than $12 billion in humanitarian aid to 164 countries since its founding in 1979. Originally Recorded December 9, 2015

David Miller from Greenwich Leadership Forum interviews Michael J. Nyenhuis. Michael is president and CEO of AmeriCares which has delivered more than $12 billion in humanitarian aid to 164 countries since its founding in 1979. Originally Recorded December 9, 2015

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, so this week, John Voket touches base with a respected researcher and gynecologic oncologist from Western CT Health Network to hear about how women can fight and prevent this silent and too often deadly disease. Then we'll turn to the next chapter in the United Way's response to ALICE - addressing state residents who are Asset Limited Income Constrained and Employed as the agency launches its latest update to this important report. And we'll close with a Preparedness Month message from Americares - responding to disasters home and afar, and promoting 'We Hate Hurricanes' to educate families about being prepared and staying safe when disaster strikes.

In the summer of 2017, Niv Rabino had just wrapped up a mission helping with the refugee crisis in Greece. He flew home to Israel, hoping to relax. But when he landed, news of Hurricane Harvey's devastation compelled him to rush back to the airport, and head to Texas. What's more, he had a personal connection to the tragedy: His niece had been visiting Houston, and was stuck for days on the second floor of a flooded house. Rabino hasn't left Houston since. For the past year, he's made the city his home. He's now working on long-term relief efforts, and helping the community rebuild and be better prepared for the next storm. Rabino works for the Tel Aviv-based humanitarian relief agency IsraAid. Like the Red Cross and Americares, IsraAid travels to the scenes of natural disasters. They've been busy in recent years. After a cyclone roared through Vanuatu, and an earthquake rattled Nepal, and a flood ravaged West Virginia, IsraAid ran to the rescue. They've gone on missions to the South Sudan, Japan, India, Sierra Leone, and the Philippines, just to name a few. They send teams of Israelis to help with rescue efforts, clean up and to help victims with the psychological toll of surviving a natural disaster. On today's episode, we catch up with Rabino to chat about the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, other global spots where IsraAid is on the ground and a unique program the group operates to train the next generation of Humanitarians. For behind the scenes access to our show, please join the "Our Friend from Israel" Facebook group. For additional notes, photos and a transcript of this episode, please visit www.ourfriendfromisrael.com.

Ramona Bajema founded Miyabi Bamboo Charcoal in 2016, after discovering how bamboo charcoal helped improve the taste of her family’s tap water. She has an academic background and has worked in program management for a non-profit organization.  After completing her doctorate in Modern Japanese History at Columbia University in 2011, Ramona joined the AmeriCares emergency response team to oversee its disaster support program, following the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown in Japan that year. The program committed $8.6 million for the rehabilitation of medical services, building facilities for people with disabilities, funding psychosocial programs, and other support projects. As a country representative, Ramona also worked as a consultant for the US Embassy in Japan, advising them on disaster area issues. Committed to environmental and social causes, Ramona has worked as a consultant on various projects including a study on organic wine, California farmworkers’ labor rights, and the economic effects of tourism in southern California. She has a Phd from Columbia University, an MA from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), and a BA from the University of California, Berkeley.   The Takeaways: Miyabi Bamboo Charcoal water filters are sustainable, zero-waste, plastic-free, AND can be tossed into a compost bin or garden when you’re ready to replace them Bamboo charcoal filters are carbonized and work by adsorbing (not absorbing) particles in your water, meaning the particles stick to the surface of the charcoal Miyabi Bamboo Charcoal filters are ready to use after boiling them for a few minutes, and each one typically lasts for 3-6 months The world is beginning to shift. I can see it; I can feel it. We’re waking up and slowly blinking our eyes into focus, as if we’ve been sleepwalking on this planet for decades. We’re realizing how mindless we’ve been, and realizing the burden of the creation of “ingenious” convenient single-use items. I’m ecstatic knowing we’re finally addressing single-use plastics as a society. However, we need to take another step back and reevaluate how we use plastic in other areas of our lives, in order to really tackle the plastic epidemic. Let’s talk about water filtration systems. I never considered that filtering water could be something other than running tap water through a filter that sits on top of a plastic pitcher, because that’s all I’d ever known. An entire system made of plastic. But guess what? There actually is another option! One that’s soft on the planet, sustainable, eco-friendly, AND compostable. And I’m obsessed with it. This week’s podcast episode features Ramona Bajema, founder of Miyabi Bamboo Charcoal, which is a zero-waste, plastic-free, compostable water filter that lasts for 3-6 months. Ramona was raised by a zero-waste momma, and although she went through a rebellious stage, she has certainly embraced her roots with this incredible start-up company. How do you use bamboo charcoal to filter your water? EASY. Boil it for a few minutes, and then plop it in your water canister or refillable water bottle. Within the first hour you’ll notice a difference in flavor. Miyabi charcoal is carbonized at 800 degrees celsius, meaning the particles in the water that you don’t want in your body will actually stick to its porous surface. I hope you take some time to listen to this week’s podcast and learn more about Miyabi Bamboo Charcoal. Ramona’s goal is to get her bamboo charcoal on the shelves of big retailers at a reasonable price so that it’s accessible to everyone in the world. Let’s help her accomplish this goal by sharing this with as many people as you can! And stay with her progress by following her on Instagram and Facebook, and make sure to check out the Miyabi website. You can listen to the podcast here on the website or on iTunes. You can also watch the full episode here. Thank you, Ramona, for being on the show with me. I absolutely LOVE your energy, your product, the way you approach running this eco-friendly, sustainable, zero-waste business, and especially the words you’ve left me and our listeners with. “What we’re all trying to do here with our products and our messages, is show it really is a way of life. We just have to make sure to make it part of our bloodstream and not a fashion or a trend. Right now is an amazing moment when people are becoming consciously aware.”   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tony and Josh Breeden founded b+b, www.bbcompany.com, the ONLY buy-one-get-one company in the health space. Through its national partnership with Americares, b+b provides donated medicines to a network of over 1000 FREE health clinics and rural health centers serving 5 million patients in need. AWESOME! Learn more about Americares at www.americares.org. The Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff is proud to present Tony and Josh Breeden on www.c-suiteradio.comTony and Josh are BIG dreamers. They have a HUGE vision! Be sure to check out their website at www.bbcompany.com to learn where you can buy their products AND help out Americares.Be sure to check out all our Business Builders Shows and many other fine shows at www.c-suiteradio.comWant to learn more about me and my executive coaching and business consulting practice? Go to www.martywolffbusinesssolutions.comCall or text me at 570 815 1626 with your comments and questions.Thanks for Listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's episode wraps up our series on self-discovery with how we present and maintain our authentic self. We tackle how we handle criticism, deal with mixed messages, and how we naturally evolve and enhance ourselves. Make sure you check out we-are-live.myshopify.com to get your very own "We Are Live" t-shirt to support and raise funds for Americares relief efforts for those affected by hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.

In Episode 12, Spotlight 19 asks listeners to consider donate to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, specifically, to Americares. Then, Justin recounts some of the July Congressional votes cast by Representative Faso, Spotlight 19 participates in its first press gaggle following Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's town hall on Saturday, August 26 and she graciously provides a message to our listeners, and we speak to Glenn Geher of Move Forward NY, candidate for Ulster County Legislator, and SUNY New Paltz professor on the efforts it took for his group to set up a town hall for Representative Faso. Please subscribe and review!

In Episode 12, Spotlight 19 asks listeners to consider donate to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, specifically, to Americares. Then, Justin recounts some of the July Congressional votes cast by Representative Faso, Spotlight 19 participates in its first press gaggle following Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's town hall on Saturday, August 26 and she graciously provides a message to our listeners, and we speak to Glenn Geher of Move Forward NY, candidate for Ulster County Legislator, and SUNY New Paltz professor on the efforts it took for his group to set up a town hall for Representative Faso. Please subscribe and review!

This week Mike is joined by his good friend, and Americares representative, Tim! Together they discuss the week in training, the history and mission of Americares, and Mike tests Tim knowledge of the charity leading to an unfortunate ending for one of them!

In this episode, John interviews Lindsay O'Brien, the Associate Director of US Programs for AmeriCares. AmeriCares provides free pharmaceuticals and services to over 800 safety-net clinics in the US. They also sponsor the www.safetynetcenter.org which has many downloadable resources useful to free and charitable clinics.

Last year's catastrophic earthquake was one of several humanitarian crises Haiti has faced in recent decades. Emeline Michel, a native Haitian singer and songwriter whose music draws from the island's history and traditions, Frank Bia, medical director of the humanitarian and disaster relief organization, AmeriCares, and former co-director of Yale's International Health Program, Marie Marthe Saint Cyr, Executive Director, Lambdi Fund of Haiti, share thoughts on how the nation can recover from disaster. Moderated by Dr. Gary Desir, professor of medicine at the Yale School of Medicine.