Podcast appearances and mentions of Amy Porter

Amy Porter is the Director of Conservation with Wolf Haven International and is part of the Wolf Advisory Group with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. She has done research in Congo, working with communities on conservation efforts and conflicts within the region. She has translated much of her experience from that work in Congo, to her efforts in Washington state with wolves. Amy described in detail the knowledge she learned from her time in Congo, parallels in conflict areas with monkeys and wolves, and how she is able to advise and help conservation efforts with Wolf Haven International and the Wolf Advisory Group.Wolf Haven International Wolf Advisory Group@wolfhavenint@thewolfconnectionpod

Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.  Tune in every Monday for a new episode. -------------------------- WHERE TO WATCH: Youtube: https://youtu.be/8HWTKl0OTjc -------------------------- FOLLOW AMY: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrporter/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/dale-carnegie-training-of-central-indiana/ https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/locations/indianapolis https://www.youtube.com/@Dale-Carnegie/videos FOLLOW JOSHUA: https://www.instagram.com/joshuadmellott?igsh=a3RxZmo3ZXJiMDV1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-d-mellott-0b0525118/ FOLLOW BLACKLINE:     @blacklineltd    https://www.instagram.com/blacklineltd?igsh=a2wwbzJ3Y3Jjd2o4  https://www.youtube.com/@blacklineLTD https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095504736514 https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackline-ltd/ https://www.blacklineltd.com/

In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Amy Porter, Resource Specialist at Quality Insights. Visit the Quality Insights QIN-QIO website.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website. This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-ARPA-121324-GK

Partagez votre opinion avec la rédactionÀ quelques jours de l'élection qui désignera le prochain président ou la prochaine présidente des Etats-Unis, Amy Porter porte-parole du Parti Démocrate en France, revient sur cette campagne de tous les excès autant que sur les grands enjeux du scrutin. Tout notre dossier Support the show

This week Shelly and Peter are joined by Jason Laird, Amy Porter, and Buzz Powers to discuss theater in Fort Dodge. Jason Laird - FDFAA Board Representative with experience with Stage Door Productions Amy Porter - Past president for many years and current board member of Comedia Musica Players Buzz Powers - Past board member of Hawkeye Community Theatre and longtime director/performer with Hawkeye and Comedia. Follow Stage Door Productions: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stagedoorfd Next Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/905739398072763 Follow Comedia Musica Playeres: Website: https://www.comediamusica.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comediamusicaplayers Upcoming Show: https://www.comediamusica.com/tickets Follow Hawkeye Community Theatre: Website: https://hawkeyetheatre.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HawkeyeCommunityTheatre Upcoming Show: https://hawkeyetheatre.com/box-office Follow Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association: Website: https://www.fdfineartsassociation.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fortdodgefinearts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdfineartsassociation/ X: https://x.com/fdfinearts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FortDodgeFineArts Support the Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association - Continued Programming: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fdfaa Follow Audible Farm: Website: https://audiblefarm.com

Amy talks with Paul and Jan on her brother's induction into the Utah Golf Hall of Fame, his life and legacy, and more!

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Giuseppe Clemente Dall'abaco: Cello Sonatas and Duos, the London Manuscript, Vol. I” (Da Vinci Classics) by Julia Nilsen-Savage, Candela Gómez Bonet & Shin Hwang, “Lukas Foss: Symphony No. 1; Renaissance Concerto; Three American Pieces; Ode” (Naxos) by Amy Porter, Nikki Chooi & The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra / Joann Falletta, “Gabriel Erkoreka: Cello Concerto ‘ekaitza'; Tres Sonetos de Michelangelo; Piano Concerto ‘piscis'” (Ondine) by Asier Polo, Carlos Mena, Alfonso Gómez & The Basque National Orchestra / Juanjo Mena, “Leon's Lullaby” (Fresh Sound Records) by Alexander Brott, “Guidance & Gratitude” (Shifting Paradigm Records) by Zachary Finnegan, and “Sanyas” (Smoke Sessions Records) by Steve Turre.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 172 Deezer Playlist   Fair use disclaimer: Music sample clips are for commentary and educational purposes. We recommend that listeners listen to the complete recordings, all of which are available on streaming services in the links provided. We also suggest that if you enjoy the music, you consider purchasing the CDs or high-quality downloads to support the artists.   “Giuseppe Clemente Dall'abaco: Cello Sonatas and Duos, the London Manuscript, Vol. I” (Da Vinci Classics) Julia Nilsen-Savage, Candela Gómez Bonet, Shin Hwang https://open.spotify.com/album/12AQu6znnMs6aHPBzdybxz https://music.apple.com/za/album/giuseppe-clemente-dallabaco-cello-sonatas-and-duos/1743231681 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0D2JC38J9   “Lukas Foss: Symphony No. 1; Renaissance Concerto; Three American Pieces; Ode” (Naxos) Amy Porter, Nikki Chooi, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra / Joann Falletta https://open.spotify.com/album/6VOX7sLmgbPFltp4lRE9fu https://music.apple.com/us/album/lukas-foss-symphony-no-1-renaissance-concerto/1743379208 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0CYQKJF62   “Gabriel Erkoreka: Cello Concerto ‘ekaitza'; Tres Sonetos de Michelangelo; Piano Concerto ‘piscis'” (Ondine) Asier Polo, Carlos Mena, Alfonso Gómez, Basque National Orchestra / Juanjo Mena https://open.spotify.com/album/5eTcRHPR7j0EFsacc2BXwe https://music.apple.com/us/album/gabriel-erkoreka-cello-concerto-ekaitza-3-sonetos-de/1753220982 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0D2J4YNCC   “Leon's Lullaby” (Fresh Sound Records)  Alexander Brott https://open.spotify.com/album/0jfDZaJ9dKwL50yhoZoOMO https://music.apple.com/us/album/leons-lullaby-feat-stefano-doglioni-ari-roland-keith-balla/1742147362 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0D263QZJW   “Guidance & Gratitude” (Shifting Paradigm Records) Zachary Finnegan https://open.spotify.com/album/5NkkObzc1tTKyi9XWvaUG9 https://music.apple.com/us/album/guidance-gratitude/1743042164 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0D2LRCH4P   “Sanyas” (Smoke Sessions Records)  Steve Turre https://open.spotify.com/album/76XjMXvCjc4Ds9rP4xJuEw https://music.apple.com/us/album/sanyas/1741810905 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0D1ZH2BVJ   Be sure to check out: "Same Difference: 2 Jazz Fans, 1 Jazz Standard" Johnny Valenzuela and Tony Habra look at several versions of the same Jazz standard each week, play snippets from each version, discuss the history of the original and the different versions.

Nous commémorons cette semaine le 80eme anniversaire du débarquement allié en Normandie. Le président Joe Biden est arrivé sur notre territoire pour participer aux différents événements organisés à cette occasion. Les Etats-Unis sont ainsi mis à l'honneur. Pour savoir ce que pensent les Américains de notre pays, Lesfrancais.press a interrogé une de ses représentantes. Amy Porter vit dans l'hexagone depuis plusieurs années. Elle est la porte-parole du parti démocrate en France. la suite sur Lesfrancais.pressSupport the Show.

Today's episode discusses strategies for promoting nursing home staff stability, empowering nursing assistants, and improving infection prevention. This replay session of our May 2 webinar features expert presenters Jean Storm, Medical Director at Quality Insights; Jim Triana, Nursing Home Administrator at Complete Care at Oak Ridge; and Amy Porter, Resource Specialist at Quality Insights. The rebroadcast is followed by a Q&A with Amy Porter and Jean Storm.The video recorded version of this webinar is eligible for Continuing Education credits for Nursing (1.25 hours) and NAB/NCERS (1.0 hours). To earn CEs, watch the full video recording linked below and complete the post-webinar evaluation. Watch RecordingDownload TranscriptDownload Presentation SlidesCheck out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/ qin/multimedia This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number  12SOW-QI-GEN-053024-CC-A

NFA Lifetime Service Award winner Penelope Fischer turns 80! Listen to our conversation in 2020 about and feature 3 of the works on the Phillipe Gaubert Study Guide we created together in 2017. Amy Porter, flute; Tim Carey, piano. Penny Fischer and AP discuss Nocturne & Allegro Scherzando, Madrigal and Sonata in A,

In this episode we are talking with Brice Smith! We have a great conversation about being vulnerable online, putting yourself out there, and ultimately having an amazing relationship with music and your instrument. Follow them on IG! @celestialfluteDr. Brice Smith has a deep passion for teaching and engaging communities through classical music. Smith held the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra's principal flutist position and is a substitute for the Seattle, Milwaukee, Dallas, and Colorado symphonies. Additionally, Smith has performed with the New World Symphony Orchestra, 21st Century Consort, ÆPEX Contemporary Ensemble, and National Repertory Orchestra. Smith served as an Adjunct Professor of Flute at Adams State University and Assistant Artistic Director for Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music Flute Academy. As a soloist, he has performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Longmont Symphony, Arkansas Philharmonic, University of Michigan Camerata Symphony Orchestra, 21st Century Consort, as well as other orchestras and bands. Additionally, Smith was a guest soloist for the National Flute Association's 50th Anniversary Convention Celebration, premiered solo flute works for the NFA Summer Series and the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music's "Gig Thru COVID."Additionally, Smith was a guest Gala performer for the 51st and 52nd NFA Convention. He is a founding member of the Boulder Altitude Directive (BAD Ensemble), a new music ensemble conducted by composer Dr. Carter Pann. Smith is a Trevor James Alto & Bass Flute Artist and Recording Artist for Alry Publications LLC. and the American Composers Alliance Inc.Smith has a rich and wide-ranging set of experiences in teaching, recruitment, scholarly research, and publication. He has given presentations and taught masterclasses and lessons for several institutions and universities, including his alma mater, the University of Arkansas, and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. During his D.M.A., Smith served as Artistic and Development Assistant for the Crested Butte Music Festival and Graduate Assistant and Student Engagement Specialist for the Entrepreneurship Center for Music director at the University of Colorado Boulder. Administratively, he has served as an executive board member for the Texas Flute Society, multiple NFA committees, Repertoire Specialist for Rachel Barton Pine's "Music By Black Composers" Organization,  Artistic Representative for Rollopollolo Press, and Assistant Artistic Administrative Director for CBMF, and Music Librarian for the Napa Valley Music Festival. As a competition adjudicator, he has served multiple panels, including the 2022 TFS Myrna W. Brown competition, NFA Alto Flute Artist Finalist Competition, 2021 NFA Junior Soloist competition, University of Iowa School of Music, and San Francisco Flute Society competitions.Smith completed a Doctor of Musical Arts in Flute Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Colorado Boulder with Christina Jennings, Masters of Music in Flute Performance and Chamber Music at the University of Michigan with Amy Porter, as well as a Performer Diploma at Indiana University under the direction of Thomas Robertello. Smith studied with Ronda Mains at the University of Arkansas, where he completed a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance, Violin Performance and German language. Dr. Brice Smith is published in the July 2020 issue of the Flute View magazine for his article "Beauty With Intention: Expanding the Wealth of Flute Repertoire."If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I'd love to spread the word! Book a Preliminary Coaching Call! CLICK HERE Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts!

Listen in as distinguished professor Dr. Dowling teaches about how he quantified my sound for the audience at my 2019 Anatomy of Sound workshop. Apparently people wanted to know why I sounded and how I sounded like I sound! Dr. Dowling specializes in underwater acoustics, hydrodynamics, hydro-acoustics, structural acoustics and has worked for the Navy so - I trusted him in this study but it took some convincing on his part as to why I needed to see the Anatomy of Sound! Featuring Gaubert Sonata in A from Amy Porter's recording "Ballade".

Have hiring and retention woes created barriers to the quality of care provided at the nursing home you work in? Are you struggling to find solutions to improve staffing? You don't have to navigate these challenges alone! Watch our overview webinar for a first look at a brand new course from Quality Insights that is set to launch August 2023.Related links: Watch a video recording of this episodeDownload the presentation slidesRegister for our course, “Staffing Solutions for Nursing Homes”Download course flyerFor questions about the course or enrollment, contact Amy Porter at aporter@qualityinsights.org.  Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia  This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-071323-CC-A 

A social worker, a nurse practitioner, and three physicians walk into a podcast... There's no punchline, just the latest episode of PediPal, where Dan and Sarah interview three of the interprofessional fellows from the Boston Children's interprofessional fellowship program--Jennifer Donovan, Amy Porter, and Thomas Haire--and challenge ourselves to say the word "interprofessional" as many times as possible. We also include some clips from past episodes that resonate with the themes from the interview, so listen up for some old familiar voices from PediPal history.

Have hiring and retention woes created barriers to the quality of work in your nursing home? You don't have to navigate these challenges alone! Quality Insights will soon be offering a course, "Staffing Solutions for Nursing Homes." In today's episode, resource specialist Amy Porter discusses the current state of nursing home staffing, details about the course (including benefits, continuing education credits, and timeline), and steps you can take to enroll. To contact Amy, email aporter@qualityinsights.org. Related links: Watch a video recording of this episodeDownload the presentation slidesRegister for our course, “Staffing Solutions for Nursing Homes”Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-110322-CC-A 

Amy Porter describes her fertility and pregnancy journey with her second child as “a delicate balance of luck and chaos.” From the accidental thawing of their donor sperm units before her IUI treatment to the routine ultrasound that discovered their son's fatal heart defect amidst the global pandemic, Amy's second journey to parenthood definitely was not what she and her wife imagined it would be. With the help of a team of medical professionals, the Porter family was able to prepare themselves mentally and emotionally for the birth of a critically ill newborn who would require open-heart surgery within his first few days of life to survive. Listen and learn about just how common of a birth experience this is and what parents can do at their 20-week anatomy scan to advocate for the heart health of their children. Links: Get Motif's Luna breast pump covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Beyond the First Latch Course (or comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

**Episode 61: Family and Criminal Lawyers: How to Triple New Client Retention and Law Firm Profits Overnight”In this episode we interview Aaron Harshman and Rachelle Ponist. They are a married couple and Unbundled Attorneys who work out of Indianapolis, and each of them run their own criminal and family law practices respectively. During our interview, we discuss how they structure affordable service options in their practice areas, and how their model can help you substantially improve client retention and overall profitability for your firm. They provide examples of limited scope services they provide for family law, and how their clients and practices benefit. Aaron breaks down a creative payment approach in criminal representation that enables him to triple client retention and bank increased revenues and profits for his firm. Click here to watch the video version of this podcast interview on our YouTube ChannelIn this episode, you'll learn:Critical differences between family law and criminal clients, and how to adapt your consultation and enrollment approach for each practice areaPhone vs. Zoom vs. In-Person meetings, and which approach works best for each practice areaExamples of limited scope services you can provide for family law clientsA step-by-step walkthrough of the best practices for enrolling family law clients on the phone and in-person consultationThe advantages of enrolling family law clients initially for a limited scope service only, and then allowing those relationships to evolve over timeThe value of implementing document automation software to increase your efficiency and profitability, especially for flat-rate servicesHow to provide affordable criminal representation outside of providing limited scope service options (40:00)How payment processors like Lawpay provide automated recurring billing features to enable lawyers to offer more flexible payment terms (45:05-49:50)Creative payment structures for criminal law that differentiate your firm and substantially improve your client retention ratesBest practices for an initial consultation in criminal cases that maximize client conversion, and why these strategies differ from family law (56:54)The importance of understanding the urgency and critical nature of criminal case issues, and how this informs the way to approach those consultationsHow to determine how much to charge as an initial deposit, and how to structure payment plansThe financial benefits of how creative payment options improve client conversion and increase revenues and profitability for the firmThe gap in the marketplace between high-net-worth individuals, and those who qualify for legal aid, and the financial opportunity this represents for lawyers who can profitably deliver legal services to the middle majority sector of the marketplaceResources Mentioned:LawyawPodcast Interview with Amy Porter, former CEO of LawPayClio GrowIf you enjoy this podcast, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us a review. We love hearing from our listeners and look forward to reading your feedback!For more information about Unbundled Attorney and how our exclusive, unbundled leads can help grow your practice, visit: https://www.unbundledattorney.com

This month's "Lagniappe Episode" feature Amy Porter sharing  her heart warrior, Artie and his CHD journey.

Amy Porter is in a same-sex marriage and had a 4 year old daughter and 1 year old son. She is a coronary heart disease advocate & child educator. In this episode, we focus on the birth of her son that was diagnosed with a heart defect at her 28-week ultrasound. The issue had gone undetected in previous scans, and she is now an advocate for early detection so that immediate action can be taken when the babe makes their way earth-side. This was a very special conversation, and I hope you'll enjoy this episode.  Mentioned in this episode: https://www.tinytickers.org/ Find Amy: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amye_porter/ Find Holly: Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/ Shop - https://rosebudwellness.com/shop/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wombwisdom/message

What's Up Amy? Join us for our Season 3 preview, Season 2 review and catch up on updates from the summer of 2021. You'll learn about a new member of Trio Virado and find out about the latest invention that we can't talk about! Featuring "Blaze" for five flutes by Nina Shekhar. Performed by Amy Porter, Chappy Gibb, Henry Woolf, Rachel Reyes and Emily Claman from Brevard Music Center's flute studio 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amy-porter9/support

Part 2 - Technology Driven Innovations in Cancer Care; Amy Porter-Tacoronte, Duke HealthIn this episode of TKG's Healthcare Insights, we continue our discussion, highlighting the findings from our Oncology Thought Leaders meeting discussion on  Technology Driven Innovations coming out of the COVID pandemic, and exploring some of these issues in a little more detail.  Our special guest is Amy Porter-Tacoronte. Amy is a longtime healthcare executive and Thought Leader panel member, who currently serves as the Vice Chair of Administration and Finance, and Chief Administrative Officer, for the Department of Medicine at Duke Health and the Duke University School of Medicine, in Durham, North Carolina. Please note that the views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on this episode, are those of the guest(s), and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of The Kinetix Group and our staff, clients, or customers.#TKGOncologyTKGoncology.com

Part 1 - Technology Driven Innovations in Cancer Care; Amy Porter-Tacoronte, Duke HealthIn this episode of TKG's Healthcare Insights, we highlight the findings from our Oncology Thought Leaders meeting discussion on  Technology Driven Innovations coming out of the COVID pandemic, and exploring some of these issues in a little more detail.  Our special guest is Amy Porter-Tacoronte. Amy is a longtime healthcare executive and Thought Leader panel member, who currently serves as the Vice Chair of Administration and Finance, and Chief Administrative Officer, for the Department of Medicine at Duke Health and the Duke University School of Medicine, in Durham, North Carolina. Please note that the views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on this episode, are those of the guest(s), and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of The Kinetix Group and our staff, clients, or customers.#TKGOncologyTKGoncology.com

Amy Porter shares her parenting story with Jill on the Porch today.  Amy's story is one of balanced chaos during Covid, of sweet hope, of concern, and of a medical system that made a difference in the life of Amy, Artie and her family.  Join Jill and Amy with a glass of iced coffee as we Celebrate Artie's “heart-versary” with a special early release of this episode. You can find more about Amy and her family here: https://linktr.ee/amye_porter And if you'd like to make a donation to a few of her favorite charities please take a look here: biggiftsforlittlelives.ca   tinytickers.org/  

We're calling this episode "Who's Managing Whom?" I will be speaking about the aspect of having “made it”, and if having a manager, media specialist, or PR person is actually necessary in order to “make it.” We're featuring Nicole Riccardo from NR Media to help us figure it all out. I'll speak personally to you today about my journey to a manager as Amy Porter, flutist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amy-porter9/support

I believe that confident communication is a skill anyone can learn. I was a quiet kid, but I’ve learned over the years that, in a sense, every interaction is a performance. Though others may be naturals on the stage, success rarely comes from ability alone.  That is exactly why I love the work Michael and Amy Porter do so much. They are a powerhouse couple who run a training company in New Jersey called Heroic Public Speaking. I spent some time training there and the things I learned transformed my craft of speaking. Michael and Amy are a treasure trove when it comes to the business and art of speaking. They put me on a path to want to become the best communicator I can be. Tune in to hear their amazing expertise on: Where the speaking industry is headed Zoom fatigue  Stage-side leads Why rehearsal is so transformative and important The balance between content and performance The 3 different types of speaking opportunities How to transfer from breakouts to keynotes How to inspire an audience   Resources: Michael and Amy's free 2-day livestream, HPS Stream Steal The Show Book Yourself Solid Podcast coaching group   Connect with Mike: https://mikekim.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikekimtv/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikekimtv/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikekimtv YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeKim    *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.   He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

We kick off a new season with a fun episode as we address the random plot lines of 2020. Today's lineup includes: why are celebrities voter shaming so much, California signs a law to look into reparations, Amy Porter schooling congress, and we wrap up with a breakdown of what they pass off as a Presidential Debate. We still here, let's go. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/khary-robertson/support

Flute 360 | Episode 125: “Jason Heath’s Podcast Journey. Creative Ideas for Your Next Online Project!” (1:20:49) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Jason Heath who is the podcast creator and host of Contrabass Conversations! Jason shares his podcast journey and the many wonderful opportunities that have resulted from his online platform. Listen to today’s content to be inspired to start your own journey! Especially in today’s climate, musicians need to have an online presence so eyes and ears are on your products, services, and offerings! Contact Heidi, so she can help you through the setup and launch of your own podcast!! Episode 125  – Main Points: 0:30 – Let’s work together, so your creative ideas can be seen and heard! 3:00 – Welcome & Introduction! 11:09 – Elisa Janson who hosts and produces the Music Ed Mentor Podcast 11:36 – Question 11:40 – Answer 18:00 – Jason talks about his content creating process. 22:22 – Libsyn 23:35 – PicMonkey & Hootsuite 23:49 – “I like to wear a hat for as long as possible each day. For example, I will put my creativity hat on for the day. I just find that it helps.” – Jason 28:50 – Jason talks about using music festivals as a springboard to gather content for his podcast’s episodes. 32:20 – The Art of Communication 32:28 – Episode 19 with Eric Jay Begay 33:01 – Episodes 120-124 with Eric Jay Begay 33:16 – Jason talks about the imposter syndrome. 37:18 – Question 37:25 – Answer 37:46 – Episode 10 with Dr. Sam Hood 39:25 – Daniel Dorff and Valerie Coleman, composers 40:15 – Jason Heath’s & Bailey Brown’s Project, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas 44:42 – Metallica, heavy metal band 46:49 – Topic: Social Media & Marketing 47:52 – Taylor Rossi, website design and digital marketer for musicians 48:03 – Kim Walsh Phillips, social media marketer 49:23 – Topic: Newsletters 50:23 – Jason talks about how to market a podcast. Channels to consider are Facebook business pages, e-mail lists, and other social media platforms. 52:21 – Build your e-mail list! 53:00 – Build your own podcast app through Libsyn! 1:14:13 – Jason dives more into details about his podcast journey. 1:18:11 – PorterFlute Pod with Amy Porter 1:18:43 – “The rising tide lifts all the boats.” – John F. Kennedy 1:19:07 – Learn Flute Podcast with Rebecca Fuller 1:19:50 – Conclusion 1:20:28 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions Episode 125 – Resources Mentioned: Jason Heath’s Website Contrabass Conversations Podcast! WhatsApp: Chat with Heidi! Sign-Up for the Flute 360 Podcast Newsletter! Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s Website Episode 125 – Sponsors: Gold & Bronze Level: J&K Productions

durée : 00:25:37 - 8h30 franceinfo - Mathieu Gallard, directeur de recherche Ipsos, spécialiste dans l'étude de l'opinion américaine, Thomas Snégaroff, historien spécialiste des États-Unis, et Amy Porter, porte-parole du Parti démocrate en France étaient les invités du "8h30 franceinfo", lundi 17 août 2020.

Break it down! Come into the classroom of social media for artists with Amy and Alan J. Tomasetti as they discuss the social media journey of Amy Porter to PorterFlute and tips for everyone who wants a platform to express. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amy-porter9/support

Amy Porter provides a framework for you to find your way to meeting your performance goals and seeing your dreams become reality. Never let anyone tell you that you can't do it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amy-porter9/support

Flute 360 | Episode 70: “Lessons from Romania” (54:21) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Martin Godoy and Dr. Aileen Razey on their insights, strategies, and lessons learned through the Cluj International Music Competition (2019) in Romania. Topics vary from awareness, meditation, health, musicianship, and much more! Listen to today’s episode to hear all the details! Episode 70 – Main Points: 0:24 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:20 – Welcome! 1:26 – Rate, Review & Subscribe in iTunes, please! 3:21 – Martin talks about the second round requirements for flute. 4:20 – Bozza’s Image for Solo Flute 5:05 – Aileen talks about repertoire and “living” with a piece. 6:36 – Karg-Elert’s Sonata Appassionata for Solo Flute, Op. 140 7:29 – Hindemith’s Act Stücke for Solo Flute (1927) 9:17 – Clarinet’s second round competition requirements. 9:49 – Aileen’s strategy. 10:50 – Be ready for last-minute changes! 11:39 – Martin comments on the jury’s changes with Telemann’s Fantasias. 13:20 – Aileen comments. 13:53 – Amy Porter, Episode 45 14:34 – Emotional aspect of performances. 16:05 – Aileen talks about what she does on performance day. 17:0 – Go for a run! 17:23 – Martin’s performance day strategy. 17:50 – belVita Biscuits 21:52 – Be aware of your physical body on performance day. 22:23 – Five-minute stretch via YouTube. 22:30 – The Headspace App: Meditation 23:17 – Aileen asks a question to the panel! 23:43 – Martin’s answer: Fake it till you make it, stand-up tall, notice the space, take a long bow, breathe, and be aware of time. 27:53 – Meditation apps can help you to stay present. 28:53 – Aileen talks about the moments before walking out onto the stage. 29:57 – Visualization Techniques 30:17 – Anxiety and how it affects the breath. 32:06 – Getting feedback from the judges. 33:11 – Judges from different nationalities. 34:22 – Aileen’s experience with the clarinet masterclasses. 35:38 – Martin’s experience with the flute masterclasses. 25:50 – Seiya Ueno, flutist 37:12 – Mozart’s Rondo in D Major, K. Anh. 184 39:14 – Aileen comments on requirements for the clarinet’s competition. 42:09 – Final Thoughts 42:21 – Martin shares his thoughts on growth and being courageous. 45:03 – Aileen: “The jury members want you to succeed and they are invested in you.” 48:29 – Martin: “Life isn’t peaches and cream.” 50:08 – Aileen: Remind yourself “why” you are playing and competing. 51:08 – Martin: Please be humble after your performance. 53:06 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions Episode 70 – Resources Mentioned: Martin Godoy Dr. Aileen Razey "How to Visualize Success & Achieve Your Goals: An A-to-Z Guide" by Matthew Murphy Bozza’s Image for Solo Flute Karg-Elert’s Sonata Appassionata for Solo Flute, Op. 140 Hindemith’s Act Stücke for Solo Flute (1927) Amy Porter, Episode 45 Go for a run! belVita Biscuits Five-minute stretch via YouTube. The Headspace App: Meditation Visualization Techniques Seiya Ueno, flutist Mozart’s Rondo in D Major, K. Anh. 184 Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s Website Episode 70 – Sponsors: Gold/Bronze: J&K Productions’ Website Silver: Contact Heidi for details!

Amy Porter founded AffiniPay in 2005 and now serves at the company’s Executive Chairman. In this role, Amy steers the direction of the team and has led the company to 12 consecutive years of profitability. Her knowledge and experience in the payment industry have helped her build a dynamic, talented, and client-focused team dedicated to the success of association and member-based organizations. AffiniPay is also the technology behind the company’s industry-leading payment solutions LawPay and CPACharge. Together, these solutions are trusted by more than 60,000 professionals and recommended by hundreds of bar associations and CPA societies, including the American Bar Association and AICPA. In 2016, Amy was named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® in Financial Technology for Central Texas. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Amy got involved in the payment industry in the mid 1990s, long before the industry began to be called “fintech” How the industry has evolved significantly, and why Amy decided to start her own company, AffiniPay Why automated renewal is a powerful technology that allows associations to add value and improve their renewal numbers dramatically Why recognizing opportunities and wanting to bring people innovative solutions pushed Amy to launch two different businesses in the payment industry Why Amy tries not to fall into the trap of being a “woman entrepreneur”, and what advice she has to offer to young women leaders today Why Amy and AffiniPay was excited to partner with Eric’s company, Personify, and why they each saw a tremendous opportunity from the partnership What major changes Amy has seen in the nonprofit and association markets in the last few years, and why member engagement efforts are rapidly changing Why increasing competition from the private sector for resources is going to be an ongoing challenge for nonprofits and associations in the future How Amy has made the transition from CEO to Executive Chairman, and how she recognized that it was time to bring in new executive team members with fresh perspectives Additional resources from Eric Thurston: Website: https://personifycorp.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ericthurston/ Additional resources from Amy Porter: Website: https://affinipay.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amy-porter-21556636/ AffiniPay for Associations resources: Website: https://affinipayassociations.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apforassociations/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinipay-for-associations/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AffinipayA

Flute 360 | Episode 67: “Highlights from Series 7-9” (8:52) In today’s episode, Heidi shares her favorite episodes from Series 7-9! Use a small portion of your summer break to re-listen to your favorite Flute 360 episodes and, or listen to “new” episodes that you might not have listened to, yet. If you have a topic that you’d like for Flute 360 to explore, please contact me! Episode 67 – Main Points: 0:25 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:20 – Welcome! 1:25 – Thank you for your Flute 360 support! 1:40 – Please subscribe, rate, and review the Flute 360 Podcast. Thank you! 1:52 – Today’s Topic: Highlights from Series 7-9! 1:58 – Series 7: Music Inventors (E40-43) 2:21 – My favorite episode is Episode 41, an interview with Mr. Ho-Fan Lee who is the inventor of the Flute Thumbport. 3:41 – Series 8: Competition Repertoire Guidelines 4:11 – Series 8 entails Episodes 44-47! 4:16 – Episode 45: An Interview with Amy Porter 4:47 – Follow Amy Porter through Instagram! 5:04 – Health advocacy for musicians! 5:34 – Series 9: Published Flutists 5:38 – Series 9, Episodes 48-51: Kyle Dzapo, Terri Sanchez, Marianne Gedigian, and Mark Sparks. 6:13 – Episode 48 with Terri Sanchez! 6:31 – Epic Warm-Up by Terri Sanchez. 6:45 – Episode 50 with Marianne Gedigian! 7:27 – Use this time to check out your favorite Flute 360 episode from Series 7-9! 7:40 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions Episode 67 – Resources Mentioned: Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s Website Audition Panel Discussion with Marianne Gedigian (video) Terri Sanchez demonstrates her Epic Warm-Up (video) Mark Sparks’ Video on his Orchestral Excerpt Practice Books (video) Kyle Dzapo’s Top Tracks via YouTube Episode 67 – Sponsors: Gold/Bronze: J&K Productions’ Website Silver: Contact Heidi for details!

Flute 360 | Episode 45: “Competition Repertoire Guides with Amy Porter” (40:41) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Amy Porter (University of Michigan) about the piece, “East Wind” by Shulamit Ran and Telemann’s Fantasie in A Major. Both pieces are repertoire requirements for TFS’ Myrna Brown Competition. Amy goes into great detail about these flute solos and gives excellent advice on how one could approach these works. Check out today’s episode to hear all the details! Episode 45 – Main Points: 0:25 – William S. Haynes Co. Website 1:37 – Competition advice from Amy. 1:47 – Amy’s lecture: Competition Repertoire, Research, and Rewards. 2:02 – Why are you doing the competition? 2:20 – “Competition is a great way to expand your repertoire!” – Amy 2:46 – “Play repertoire that best suits you.” – Amy 3:15 – Check the editions. 4:18 – “You are representing your work, your heart, and your knowledge.” – Amy 4:50 – “The rewards...who is anyone to judge us in the end? When what we are doing is beautiful.” – Amy 5:17 – “Never give up and keep leaping.” – Amy 5:40 – Flutists: Galway, Baxtresser, Rampal, and Baker 6:40 – Ran’s East Wind for solo flute. 7:02 – Amy Porter as 2010’s Texas Flute Society’s Guest Artist 7:19 – Seth Allyn Morris, flutist 9:28 – The opening of Ran’s East Wind. 9:48 – Articulation suggestion. 10:05 – Bridge the breath. 10:45 – The first two lines of East Wind. 11:09 – Biblical references. 11:55 – Correspondence between Professor Ran and Heidi. 12:26 – The different sections of East Wind from the composer. 13:17 – Flute 360’s Composers Series 13:59 – Telemann’s Fantasie in A Major. 14:09 – “The G# key is meant to mess you up!” – Amy 15:09 – “I call it defense playing: put your boxing gloves on.” – Amy 15:31 – “The word ‘yes’ is super powerful!” – Amy 15:47 – Amy’s DVD on Telemann’s Fantasies 16:47 – Telemann ended all of his fantasias with a dance. 17:06 – Keith Underwood’s suggestion about trills. 17:34 – Italian and French ornamentation. 17:48 – French ornamentation: essential, light, and quick. 17:57 – Italian ornamentation: florid and scalic passages. 19:05 – Kuijken, Brown, Beznosiuk – Baroque flutists 19:46 – “I’m ‘going to’ is the wrong vocabulary. I ‘will’ do the ornament here.” – Amy 19:58 – J. J. Quantz, flutist, flute maker, and composer 21:04 – Amy’s DVD: 30 Caprices by Karg-Elert 21:25 – Amy’s DVD: Anatomy of Sound 21:43 – Vibrato and Telemann 23:18 – Amy’s exercise with her students – listen here! 25:33 – Amy’s physical trainer, Larry. 25:57 – Yoga 27:27 – Flexible Mind, Flexible Body 28:46 – “The heart is a muscle. It has to be taxed, trained, and pushed!” – Amy 31:00 – Survival of the physical flutist. 31:40 – Reverse aging. 33:16 – Picks! 37:27 – Flute 360’s Series 1: Health (Episodes 1-4) Picks: Amy My Pinterest Boards! Over My Shoulder VogueBooge Candles Marco Polo App Episode 45 – Resources Mentioned: Amy Porter’s Website Amy Porter’s Teaching Website Amy Porter’s CDs, DVDs, and more! Amy Porter’s CD: The 12 Fantasias for Flute Without Bass, TWV 40:2-13 Amy Porter’s Instagram “East Wind” for solo flute by Ran – purchase here! Shulamit Ran’s Biography Texas Flute Society’s Myrna Brown Competition William S. Haynes Company’s Instagram William S. Haynes Company’s Twitter Heidi Kay Begay’s Website Episode 45 – Sponsors: Gold Level: William S. Haynes Co. Website Silver Level: Contact Heidi for more details! Bronze Level: J&K Productions’ Website Program Notes: EAST WIND (l987) EAST WIND for solo flute was commissioned by the National Flute Association for its annual Young Artists Competition, and was first performed by the six semi-finalists at the l988 San Diego NFA Convention.  The work’s opening motif is a slightly varied treatment of the simplest of ideas – a single note which is then encircled in a flourish-like gesture by its neighboring tones, consisting of a half step above and whole step below.  It is this varied treatment, though, immediately conveying a hint of ecstasy and abandon, that imbues the motif with its distinctness and recognizable quality, maintained throughout the journey undertaken as the piece unfolds. EAST WIND’s central image -- from within its ornamented, inflected, winding, twisting, at times convoluted lines, a gentle melody gradually emerges... The work is dedicated to the memory of Karen Monson, a writer, critic and friend, who died in February 1988 at the age of 42, after the work was already fully composed. -Shulamit Ran

Flute 360 | Episode 44: “Competition Repertoire Guides with Jake Fridkis” (57:22) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Jake Fridkis who is the principal flutist with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. We talk about specific repertoire requirements for NFA and TFS competitions that are approaching. Repertoire includes Telemann’s Fantasie in A Major, Büsser’s Prélude et Scherzo, and Coleman’s Danza de la Mariposa! Finally, Jake gives some general tips to successfully prepare for a flute competition.    Episode 44 – Main Points: 0:28 – William S. Haynes Co. Website 1:40 – Repertoire requirements for NFA & TFS competitions. See links below. 2:19 – General suggestions for competition preparation. 3:06 – “If I was looking at the piece...the first thing I’d be focused on is how can I get all of this stuff on the page into my performance?” – Jake 4:08 – “If you go into any flute competition trying to improve your flute playing, as your first goal, you can’t lose!” – Jake 5:17 – “You don’t have control over the outcome, so don’t try to control it.” – Jake 6:33 – Telemann’s Fantasie in A Major 6:52 – “For Telemann, you are the show!” – Jake   10:14 – Jasmine Choi, James Galway, Emmanuel Pahud, Jean-Pierre Rampal 10:21 – Amy Porter’s DVD of Telemann’s 12 Fantasias 10:41 – Bärenreiter’s Publication, urtext edition 11:17 – Bach’s Partita in A minor for solo flute – BWV 1013 13:20 – Quantz’s “On Playing the Flute” 13:23 – Robert Donington’s “A Performer’s Guide to Baroque Music” 14:23 – Jed Wentz, flutist, conductor, and teacher 15:39 – Nicholas McGegan, conductor 16:57 – Kim Pineda, flutist and musicologist 18:08 – Early music experts 18:31 – Finger vibrato 19:06 – Summary of the Telemann 19:14 – Traverso flute– experiment with this instrument! 20:20 – Büsser’s Prélude et Scherzo 21:09 – Jake talks about the Prélude! 23:12 – “Be flexible with your dynamics.” – Jake 24:30 – “French music is all about flow. If you listen to Ravel and Debussy it’s this amazing wash of colors and sounds.” – Jake 24:49 – Melody at the 6/4 time signature 25:17 – Debussy’s “Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune” 26:22 – Ravel, composer 26:46 – Conservatoire de Paris 29:25 – “Those are real notes in real time.” – Heidi quoting Dr. Sarah McKoin 31:04 – Büsser’s Scherzo 32:58 – “Don’t be afraid to have fun; this is all happy, fun music!” – Jake 33:37 – Cadenza 35:04 – Film: Matrix (1999) 36:12 – “I practice fast things extremely slowly. It’s effective because I am working on my sound. Then, when I play fast, my air knows where to go.” – Jake 37:01 – NFA’s Professional Flute Choir Competition 38:34 – Valerie Coleman’s “Danza de la Mariposa” 39:10 – Valerie Coleman, flutist and composer 39:24 – “We can show our full range and what we can do with the flute.” – Jake 40:47 – Fanfare opening! 42:44 – Singing and playing as tone exercises. 44:53 – Extended Techniques: Flutter tonguing 46:54 – Butterfly House, Dallas, TX 48:14 – Listen to Valerie play! 48:30 – Listen to “butterfly” pieces for other instruments! 48:50 – Jake’s final competition suggestions. 49:32 – Eastern Music Festival’s Application 50:00 – David Cramer, flutist 53:31 – Jake’s YouTube Channel 54:40 – Jolivet’s Chant de Linos 55:08 – Conclusion 55:37 – Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 – upcoming FWSO concert! 55:48 – Pam Adams, FWSO flutist Episode 44 – Resources Mentioned: Jake’s YouTube Channel Jake’s Instagram Jake’s Twitter FWSO – Jake’s Bio NFA’s Professional Flute Choir Competition NFA’s Convention Performers Competition Texas Flute Society’s Myrna Brown Competition William S. Haynes Co. Flutes’ Instagram William S. Haynes Co. Flutes’ Twitter William S. Haynes Co. Flutes' Facebook Heidi Kay Begay's Website Episode 44 – Sponsors: Gold Level: William S. Haynes Co. Website Silver Level: Contact Heidi for more details! Bronze Level: J&K Productions’ Website

It’s easy to forget that when LawPay started in the mid-2000s, few lawyers were accepting credit cards, and for good reason. At that time there wasn’t any way to route credit card funds directly into a lawyer's trust account, which created serious ethical issues. There was also no simple, easy to use platform where lawyers could receive credit card payments online and clients could pay for their services with the click of a button. LawPay changed all of that, and nowadays it’s hard to find a law firm that doesn’t accept credit cards. Today, Founder and CEO Amy Porter joins our show to share the LawPay success story and how LawPay got started. Amy will update us on groundbreaking changes they have pioneered over the past decade that expands the way lawyers accept client payments. We also discuss how the LawPay platform has helped usher in a new era of virtual and digital lawyering, and has enabled lawyers to offer more creative and flexible payment options to make their services more accessible and affordable.

Amy Porter was a perfect choice for our live episode. She admits she is most comfortable being center stage and star of the show, one of the many reasons she ultimately left her position with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and pursued a solo career. Amy graciously answered questions and let us pick her brain about all things performance, career, and personal life related.

Ryann Dowdy is a sales coach, coach, trainer and digital marketer. She works with female entrepreneurs and small businesses, teaching them how to sell in a way that feels good for their organizations. Most women’s biggest issue is confidence. Not enough people cheering them on. Lot of these skills haven’t even taught. No road map for being a successful person. Inherently programmed into men and expect it. Ryann helps women see their true passion and better communicate what they are good at. Taking out the ums and ahs and maybes. Hope women change passive behaviors when it’s expected. Ask for what you want. Encourages women to write down their dreams, put number and timeline on it. Gives accountability. Understanding your own values. Best books she’s read lately: Shonda Rhimes “Year of Yes,” and Gary Vaynderchuk’s “Crushing It.” Listens to podcasts like Kelly Roach’s “Unstoppable Success Radio,” Amy Porterfield’s “Online Marketing Made Easy,” and Jeb Blount. Personal goal of total time and location freedom. Best reached on LinkedIn 

Flute 360 | Episode 34: “An Interview with Christopher Caliendo” (52:42) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Christopher Caliendo who is a guitarist, composer, and a banker. He currently resides in California with his wife (Kristin) and son (Christian Paul). Christopher and Heidi talk about his background, compositional process, and advice for performers and composers alike. Check out today’s episode for more details! Episode 34 – Main Points: 1:48 – The University of Arizona’s Fred Fox School of Music 2:05 – Question 1: Christopher’s Background 2:35 – Italians are in-love with melody. 4:50 – UCLA’s The Herb Albert School of Music 7:54 – “...that’s great, how about being the first Caliendo!” 10:43 – Caliendo Publishing filling a niche. 11:39 – “I don’t see the orchestra surviving...” 12:25 – Sheridan Stokes, flutist 13:54 – 13 Flute Sonatas by Caliendo 15:46 – God & Music 16:16 – Wealth Management 18:07 – Presentation: “how is music interwoven into man’s physical survival.” 19:19 – Charles Ives 19:36 – Kristin Caliendo 23:35 – Keep life balanced. 24:41 – Invest (time and money) all the time! 25:39 – Question 2: What is your compositional process like? 25:56 – Each commission and idiom is different. 32:35 – Having access to the database is king. 33:46 – Question 3: What are your goals when composing for the flute? 34:38 – “Caliendo is an idea writer!” – Bryan Pezzone, pianist 35:10 – Flutists: Carol Wincenc, Amy Porter, Viviana Guzman, Marianne Gedigian 36:07 – Amy Porter’s performance of the Ghost Sonata. 39:35 – Any advice you would give to the budding new composer? 39:47 – Childhood and Adulthood.  45:05 – Comics, ice cream, guitar, and cooking Italian food! 47:36 – Being an entrepreneur as a musician. 52:46 – We are always learning – be a sponge! Picks: Christopher Movie: “Tous les matins du monde” (1991) Trello Heidi Kathy Blocki’s Pneumo Pro Episode 34 – Resources Mentioned: Heidi Kay Begay’s Website J&K Productions’ Website Christopher Caliendo’s 2t Academy Christopher Caliendo’s YouTube Channel Christopher Caliendo’s LinkedIn 2t Academy’s Twitter Christopher Caliendo's Instagram

When Amy Porter founded the online payment platform AffiniPay, she drew on her experience as a college athlete—cheerleading while majoring in merchandising at the University of Texas at Austin—which led to work as a sales representative with Varsity Brands, an athletic clothing company. Her businesses now include LawPay, an online payment platform for attorneys, and CPACharge, which she developed after discovering accountants were using LawPay for online payments. Special thanks to our sponsor, Answer1.

When Amy Porter founded the online payment platform AffiniPay, she drew on her experience as a college athlete—cheerleading while majoring in merchandising at the University of Texas at Austin—which led to work as a sales representative with Varsity Brands, an athletic clothing company. Her businesses now include LawPay, an online payment platform for attorneys, and CPACharge, which she developed after discovering accountants were using LawPay for online payments. Special thanks to our sponsor, Answer1.

We sat down this week with friend and official wineo Amy Porter. Amy is a scientist, and Chris' grad school roommate. We discussed how their careers have taken them in polar opposite directions, but how, against all odds, they've ended up obsessing about similar things in the scientific enterprise. We talked all the aspects of it we like and what we think needs to seriously consider changing if we are ever going to adjust to the new scientific world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Michael Daugherty is one of today’s leading American composers. Previous Naxos recordings of his works have received no fewer than seven GRAMMY® awards. His latest release features three recently completed concertos, respectively for flute, tuba and percussion. The programme boasts a rare line-up of female soloists and a release date that coincides with Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8). Trail of Tears describes the five-month forced march of the Cherokee in 1838-39 with flautist Amy Porter as soloist; Dreamachine pays tribute to the imagination of inventors and their real or surreal machines and features world-renowned percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie; while Reflections on the Mississippi evokes memories of family excursions and presents soloist Carol Jantch, principal tuba of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the first female to hold such a prestigious orchestral position.

Our book of the month for March is 'The Ugly Duckling', a classic tale about a little bird that can't quite work out where it belongs. This version is adapted by Ian Beck and is read by Amy Porter, Head of Pre-School at Snapdragons Grosvenor. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes at snappies.co/stories

Historically, law firms have billed clients exclusively by mailing paper invoices, a slow and relatively time-consuming system. With the increase in technology and credit card billing for almost everything we purchase, billing online is now more professional and more efficient. Furthermore, by accepting credit card systems, your law firm saves money and will likely be paid much more quickly. Despite this knowledge, many lawyers are still hesitant to change their billing system. In this episode of The Un-Billable Hour, Christopher Anderson interviews Amy Porter, CEO of AffiniPay, about how law firms can use online billing to get paid on time, ways to comply with ethical obligations and requirements regarding trust accounts and retainers, and the hesitation many lawyers have concerning processing fees. Topics include: The changing stigma of accepting credit card payments for legal services How billing online saves hours a month Pre-authorization forms and creating a positive and convenient client experience Reducing past-due invoices, discounts, and write-offs Separating earned and unearned fees Properly handling a chargeback Law firm payment statistics