Podcast appearances and mentions of amy tiemann

In this episode, we sit down with Amy Tiemann, a syndicator out of the Texas area who shares with us what she looks for when investing with operators and how to effectively vet an operating team. She also shares with us how she carried over her HR skills to the Multifamily space and her craziest scary story that can potentially make you question if you'd rather be a passive investor over an active one.Amy has a long history in construction - her grandfather started a glass company in 1960, and her father took it over in 1972. Amy spent a lot of time going to job sites with her father. After graduating from Purdue, with a degree in Organizational Leadership, Amy returned home. Her father asked her to join the family business, but she had other plans on her mind.Amy made the move to tech and worked in HR. Amy worked for major companies such as Phillips, IBM, and Applied Materials. Suddenly, in 2001, she found herself going through a painful tech downturn, with the burst of the dot-com bubble. After surviving several rounds of layoffs, Amy found herself burned out in tech and HR. At the time, her husband started a small construction company. Amy realized this was her opportunity to return to a field she knew a lot about, and she was looking for a new challenge.The new construction company was created in 2004. Over the course of 12 years, she built Tiemann Construction into a national retail construction firm servicing 16 states. From there, the company pivoted to multifamily renovations – along with a real estate investing arm of the business, in 2008. Tiemann Construction was named the multifamily vendor of the year for the Austin and San Antonio market for a large real estate investment association in 2012. Tiemann Construction renovated over 50 multifamily properties in Austin, San Antonio, and Bryan/College Station areas.Amy's first multifamily investment was in 2010. Amy and her husband became active in multifamily investing and real estate investing while managing their construction business. By 2015, made the decision to focus on real estate investing, and in 2017 went out on her own.With decades of experience in the real estate industry, Amy brings a well-rounded perspective to the company. A graduate of Organizational Leadership from Purdue University, Amy is able to collaborate cross-functionally in order to bring an unrivaled service level to her properties.

In the new episode of Cash Flow Pro, we talk with Amy Tiemann, Founder, and CEO of TM1 Properties. Amy comes from a construction family, so she was always around real estate. In 2004 she began working in a new construction company she and her ex-husband created after she decided to end her career in HR. By 2008 the company focused on multifamily renovations servicing 16 states.   Amy and her husband became involved in multifamily and real estate investing while managing their construction business. By 2015, she decided to focus on real estate investing and, in 2017, went out on her own.  In this episode, we discuss: Finding deals and raising money The importance of being around likeminded people to take advantage of opportunities 506 C offering Vs. 506 B offering Recognizing your target audience Fee revenue   Tune in on this episode to discover how you can grow your real estate business!   Find your flow, Casey Brown   Resources mentioned in this podcast: tm1properties.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-tiemann-911b566/

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking Megan Lundstrom is the Co-Founder and Director of Research at The Avery Center, an organization that creates trauma-informed services backed by survivor-led sex trafficking research. Megan has consulted for the Department of Homeland Security and Polaris Project and has created and delivered training and educational presentations in the academic community as well as a variety of organizations including the Commercial Sexual Exploitation Institute at Villanova University Law School. Ms. Lundstrom's research on cultic theory was internationally published through United Nations University and presented at the International Cultic Studies Association annual conference. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and a Master's degree in Sociology from the University of Northern Colorado. Megan shares with Rachel the intimate details of her story of survival, explaining how her upbringing in a legalistic Christian cult contributed to her vulnerability to sex trafficking. Throughout their emotional conversation, Rachel and Megan unpack the characteristics of high control groups pointing out the similarities in the playbook of sex traffickers. They explore her healing journey so far and the story of how she came to co-found the Avery Center and work towards restorative justice. Before You Go: Rachel points out how incapable law enforcement can be in their pursuit of sex trafficking perpetrators, and explains the importance of prioritizing survivors' needs while navigating the changes necessary in the policy and practice of law enforcement. More info on The Avery Center here: https://theaverycenter.org/ More on Megan's story here: https://www.elle.com/culture/a36898189/0086-0088-megan-s-account-august-2021/ Thanks to all of our newest Patreon supporters: Amrit K Khalsa, Natalie Zett, Maria Campbell, Mo Hellbender, Ruth Crossman, Ms.Kyle, Kerry Ose, and Amy Tiemann!! To help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctrination You can help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show!

Sat Pavan Kaur was born into the 3HO community and Sikh Religion. She spent her childhood moving around to various 3HO communities. At the age of 8, she was sent to India with 120 other children to go to boarding school leaving her family back in the US. At 16, she would be taken out of school and join YBs personal staff. In the last couple of years, she has left the Cult but stayed within the greater Sikh community. She is one of the many women that was abused by Yogi Bhajan. She has had to unravel her life, the good, the bad, and the horror that she experienced growing up in the 3HO community; the abuse she was subjected to, the toll it took on her and her husband, and the clear choices she made to raise her children differently from how she was raised. She has been teaching and performing dance for the last 30 years to people of all ages and backgrounds. She is passionate about teaching and inspiring creativity, confidence, and individuality in her students, especially the younger generation which has been a hugely positive outlet for her. Satpavan is also a musician who plays Kirtan and has played Sikh religious music since she was a young girl and continues to do so. Her music, along with dance has kept her going by providing a sense of healing throughout her life. She lives with her two children and husband of 27 years, raising her family and working hard to be a good person and do good in the world around her. Sat is also featured in the Vice documentary The Dark Empire of Yogi Bhajan which is available now. In this second conversation with Rachel, Satpavan fills in some of the missing parts of the story she shared with us last week. She dives deep into the corruption but also incredible successes of the many businesses that members of the 3HO community built, explaining how YB would enrich himself while his devotees struggle to survive. Rachel shares her insights on why followers have remained devoted to YB even after his death while Satpavan explains why she still has empathy for those who continue to defend him. Before You Go: Rachel discusses how cult leaders and abusers are often not bounded by logic and explains why their victims can sometimes suffer in silence for so long. For more information on Sikhism, Sat Pavan recommends these healthy organizations run by good people whose voices represent the Sikh community: Khalsa Aid, Sikh Coalition, Sikh Legal Defense Fund, Valerie Kaur, Art by Ruby, Ramblings of a Sikh, Khalra Mission You can see the documentary The Dark Empire of Yogi Bhajan | True Believers here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfr5jKauwtE Thanks to all of our newest Patreon supporters: Amrit K Khalsa, Natalie Zett, Maria Campbell, Mo Hellbender, Ruth Crossman, Ms.Kyle, Kerry Ose, and Amy Tiemann!! To help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctrination You can help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show!

Amy was kind enough to discuss her path of evolution from being a general contractor to growing a multifamily business and scaling into large scale capital raises.  https://tm1properties.com/

Real estate investing can be a tough game, especially on the commercial side of things, but for women investors in the male-dominated space, boosting credibility and building a portfolio can be even more difficult.    What are the additional barriers women face in real estate investing, and what can be done to kick those hurdles to the curb? What can men in the business do to help bring about a much-needed transformation in the space?    In this episode, CEO of TM1 Properties, Amy Tiemann shares how women can get ahead in the traditionally male sector.  Once you stop marketing yourself, it takes a long time for people to remember who you are. -Amy Tiemann   Three Things You'll Learn in This Episode    Why male real estate pros need to be better at uplifting their female peers What can male real estate investors do to level the playing field and ensure everyone has an opportunity to succeed?    The importance of having chutzpah How can investors of every gender, race, creed and sexuality feel more empowered to stand their ground in transactions, even in the face of added hurdles?    1 way to get started as a woman in real estate investing What's the #1 thing women can do to build their profile in a male-dominated niche?   Guest Bio Amy Tiemann is the CEO and President of TM1 Properties. With experience in commercial real estate stretching back nearly 2 decades, Amy is passionate about what she does, and is known for turning ‘ugly' apartments and commercial buildings into better ones. Amy is also passionate about transforming communities, and when she invests in properties, she invests in their surrounding areas, too - particularly with the local schools.    To find out more, go to:https://tm1properties.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-tiemann-911b566/ https://www.instagram.com/tm1properties/

Join Daniel Nickles with his guest Amy Tiemann as she explains how she grows her connections, the things you need to pay attention to in a passive investment, and how having an entrepreneurial spirit helps enhance your skills in real estate investing. Compared to others, Amy doesn't ever shy away from ugly properties. With the right skills and team, Amy believes a lot of money can come from knowing how to transform the most neglected apartments. In this episode you will learn: Amy Tiemann – on starting a construction company, building retail stores across the US, etc. The need to maximize the information you get in a passive investment If you're going to do a value-add deal, don't start with a big one! How to Wing It The Entrepreneur Way In this business, networking is a must! About Amy Tiemann: Amy Tiemann buys ugly apartments and commercial properties and makes them better. She is the Founder and CEO of TM1 Properties, a commercial real estate private equity firm. Connect with Amy Tiemann on: Website:              https://tm1properties.com/ LinkedIn:             https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-tiemann-911b566/ Connect with Two Smart Assets on: Website:              https://twosmartassets.com/ Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/TwoSmartAssets/ Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/twosmartassets/ YouTube:             https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5b8x2o3ByaPBcz5Lkev7uw   ✅ Check out our free apartment syndication sample deal: https://twosmartassets.com/sample-deal-form  

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss the new Indiana Senate Bill SB 167 that would give parents unprecedented and direct control over their children's school curriculum, and punitive measures to punish educators.  Jared also has a lively discussion with Dr. Amy Tiemann, safety expert, producer, and writer at her Substack Democracy OTL, on being able to recognize the threat of authoritarianism and how to take action.

In this episode, Wayne talks to Amy Tiemann, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at TM1 Properties, a commercial real estate private equity firm. Amy’s first multifamily investment was in 2010. By 2015, she decided to focus primarily on real estate investing, and in 2017, she opened her own investing and property management business. Topics on Today’s Episode: Amy’s Career: Started as general contractor in construction, then real estate investing Post-COVID Opportunities: Office and retail space is coming back everywhere in Texas Value-Add Component: Amy buys ugly properties and makes them better/pretty Property Attributes: Age, physical condition, foundation - nothing scares Amy Now: Good time to buy commercial real estate - anything and everything Acquisition: In new markets, Amy considers existing inventory and sets unit targets Scaling: Amy’s doing more asset management and less property management Smart Building Technology: What owners/residents want based on property price points Internships: Located in a college town? Go to the Office of Career Planning Amy’s Goal: So many deals, can’t underwrite them all - raising capital to buy properties Asking for Money: Are you bankable? Do you have equity? Can you raise capital? Lessons Learned: Setting up a fund is pretty straightforward, similar to syndications Investor Qualification: Know/understand deals and what you’re doing, including the risks

Amy Tiemann is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at TM1 Properties, a commercial real estate private equity firm. Their main goal is to transform ugly apartments into pretty properties with added value for investors. She drops by today to talk about her journey to real estate investing, share her thoughts about whether you should go passive or active investing first, and give practical tips to jump from passive to active investing successfully. All these tips relate to Amy's ultimate goal of building the value of their properties. Let's listen to Amy and also learn how to build value in multifamily investing![00:01 - 05:10] Opening SegmentLet's get to know Amy Tiemann Amy talks about her path to real estate [05:11 - 16:00] Capital Raising OpportunitiesAmy breaks down their real estate strategyWhat you can learn from Amy's team“Making the ugly pretty”What you will realize about property management and construction Raise millions of capital with this advice from Amy [16:01 - 27:09] Passive or Active: What Should Go First? Finding new investors or finding new dealsWhich to prioritize? A reality that newbie investors must face Should you start with passive investing?Listen to Amy's insights [27:10 - 35:59] From Passive to Active Investing How to shift smoothly from passive to active investing Find this “goldmine of information”Amy talks about this possible signature project Connect with Amy Links below[36:00 - 38:51] Closing SegmentFinal words from Amy and me You should network right now and here's why Tweetable Quotes: “There's always gonna be a good deal no matter what market you're in.” - Amy Tiemann“Learning how to network with people and people who have cash is gonna be beneficial to you… Start networking now.” - Amy Tiemann------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Amy on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out TM1 Properties and start your investing journey in commercial real estate!Reach out to Amy on her other online platforms. Start here.  Guest email: amy.tiemann@tm1properties.com Connect with me:https://www.5tcre.com/FacebookLinkedInInstagramWatch 5T CRE on YouTubeLeave us a review and receive your free ebookEmail us --> abel@5tcre.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/5Talents)

Mike Taravella interviews Amy Tiemann of TM1 Properties.   Key Information:   What to look for in a property manager: Established systems and processes Ability to capture leads Usage of virtual tours   2 Tips for Investing Know who you are investing with. Know the market you are investing in.   Buy in a strong market and let the market do the work.             Pro Tip “Know, like, and trust your sponsor”   Contact Information:   https://amy.nuecards.com/   To register to invest with us: https://jandg.activehosted.com/f/58 Rand CRE's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randcre Rand CRE's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/randcre Rand CRE's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randcre

Welcome back to the show! Today Steve has special guest Amy Tiemann on the show to talk about a whole myriad of topics. Amy is a powerhouse investor in the Austin/San Antonio areas and is looking to finally crack the 1,000 unit mark with her next deal. So Steve of course, wants to talk about her origins, he trials and her successes that happened along this road. Tune in and find out about this amazing investor!Please remember that Steve loves to answer your questions and help you overcome your fears. A really easy way to get in touch with him while keeping a safe distance is through email. Send your comments, questions and concerns over to AskSteve@GetRealWealth.com so that he can start working with you today, for FREE!

Today we get to hear from Amy Tiemann, a real estate syndicator who also owns and manages apartment complexes. Being both a property manager and multifamily investor, Amy has a rare advantage when it comes to asset management. For her, it is imperative to first gain experience as a property manager before you can truly be great at asset management. In this episode, Amy talks about the pros and cons of being vertically integrated, the importance of hiring for company culture fit, and why she believes in employing cross-functional team members rather than ones who are skilled at only a single role. She also advises on retaining your best workers and making data-driven decisions. Be sure to listen in! Key Points From This Episode:What Amy does and the areas she is currently focused on. The advantages and disadvantages of being vertically integrated. Hear how Amy goes about building her teams around her company culture philosophy. How their team collaborates cross-functionally and why it is beneficial to all the parties. Why Amy would rather hire someone with a broader skillset than just a leasing agent. The importance of paying people well and giving them a purpose if you want to retain them. How property management and investing in multifamily makes her a better asset manager. Amy shares her two asset managers superpowers, including interpreting the data! Tweetables:“When you're looking at, from asset management to property management, there are so many things that then overlap. Being the property manager on a property and also being the asset manager, allows you to really get in-depth and really understand the operations of what everything is going on in that property.” — @amybethtiemann [0:01:30]“But I would much rather have somebody with a higher skillset of project management that I could teach the leasing to because they're going to get it.” — @amybethtiemann [0:06:40]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Amy Tiemann Amy Tiemann on LinkedInAmy Tiemann on TwitterDISC Personality TestTableauGarzella Group redIQAPT Capital GroupAPT Capital Group on YouTubePassive Income Through Multifamily Real Estate Facebook Group Free Call with Kyle or Lalita

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Interview with Amy Tiemann

Today we get to hear from Amy Tiemann, a real estate syndicator who also owns and manages apartment complexes. Being both a property manager and multifamily investor, Amy has a rare advantage when it comes to asset management. For her, it is imperative to first gain experience as a property manager before you can truly be great at asset management. In this episode, Amy talks about the pros and cons of being vertically integrated, the importance of hiring for company culture fit, and why she believes in employing cross-functional team members rather than ones who are skilled at only a single role. She also advises on retaining your best workers and making data-driven decisions. Be sure to listen in! Key Points From This Episode:What Amy does and the areas she is currently focused on. The advantages and disadvantages of being vertically integrated. Hear how Amy goes about building her teams around her company culture philosophy. How their team collaborates cross-functionally and why it is beneficial to all the parties. Why Amy would rather hire someone with a broader skillset than just a leasing agent. The importance of paying people well and giving them a purpose if you want to retain them. How property management and investing in multifamily makes her a better asset manager. Amy shares her two asset managers superpowers, including interpreting the data! Tweetables:“When you’re looking at, from asset management to property management, there are so many things that then overlap. Being the property manager on a property and also being the asset manager, allows you to really get in-depth and really understand the operations of what everything is going on in that property.” — @amybethtiemann [0:01:30]“But I would much rather have somebody with a higher skillset of project management that I could teach the leasing to because they’re going to get it.” — @amybethtiemann [0:06:40]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Amy Tiemann Amy Tiemann on LinkedInAmy Tiemann on TwitterDISC Personality TestTableauGarzella Group redIQAPT Capital GroupAPT Capital Group on YouTubePassive Income Through Multifamily Real Estate Facebook Group Free Call with Kyle or Lalita

I had the pleasure of speaking with Amy Tiemann today. Amy is a multi-family investor and consultant and President of TM1 Properties. She was recently featured in Forbes, with a piece on due diligence in multifamily investing. Her passion is to help accredited investors earn passive income through multi-family real estate projects. In this episode, we will discuss her whirlwind journey into real estate investing and property management, plus some of her missteps and lessons along her journey.Let’s jump into Amy’s story and get expert advice from a real estate pro! Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 07:19] Opening SegmentHow to get in contact with AmySee links belowAmy talks about her career background and journey in real estate[07:20 - 13:26] The invisible BoundaryAmy shares the story about the lesson she got from one of her 40 unit deal that went wrong.Expect the unforeseen, and don’t blame it all on yourself. You have to check with your advisors routinely.In real estate, things go wrong sometimes, and it is okay to admit that you have screwed up so you can learn.The invisible boundary is a real thing.[13:27 - 26:19] Down to 20% OccupancyAmy shares the story of one of her biggest deal that went bad after a hurricane If you are interested in getting into multifamily or scaling your current business; hop over to our website myersmethod.com to grab your free four-step guide on how to get the ball rolling!Got down to 20% of occupancy Don’t let emotion run you when it comes to real estate It took a long time to stabilized Amy talks about buying in our backyardIt’s all about the mindset and emotion that drives you[26:40 - 29:39] Closing SegmentWhat are your words of wisdom to our listeners?“ Pick your partners carefully, the one with the skillsets that you need because you can not do everything. So be self-aware enough to know who is going to help you.”Unwanted things might happen, so you want to make sure your partner will support you, not hurt you.Final words from meTweetable Quotes: “You can’t do everything on your own and don’t be afraid to ask for help from others.” - Amy Tiemann.“In real estate, things could go wrong sometimes, and it is okay to admit that you have screwed up so you can learn .” - Amy Tiemann.“Routinely checking with your advisors, even when things are going well .” - Amy Tiemann.“Pick your partners carefully, the one with the skillsets that you need because you can not do everything. So be self-aware enough to know who is going to help you.”- Amy Tiemann.You can connect with Amy on LinkedIn, and you can also visit the website at tm1properties.com/ or call her at 5126880594. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to learn more from mistakes and missteps by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/groups/157335752156211/)

We time is better after me time, so steal yourself away or be robbed of your greatness.   “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” ~@ANNELAMOTT “When you take care of yourself first, you show up as a healthy, grounded person in life,” says Bob Rosen, author of Grounded: How Leaders Stay Rooted in an Uncertain World. Oriented around survival, it’s in our nature to take care of our own needs first. The instinct eventually got a bad rap, however, and became the source of negative emotions like fear and guilt. If you can’t take care of yourself, then you can’t care for others. Being selfish is critical. As we evolved, we developed higher-order needs, such as becoming community-centered. Our theory of human development is based on a model that you’re either selfish or you’re community-oriented. The truth is that you need to be both. It’s not an either-or.” 4 Reasons Why Being Selfish Is Good for You https://www.fastcompany.com/3032673/4-reasons-why-being-selfish-is-good-for-you 11 Weird Signs You Need More Alone Time https://www.bustle.com/articles/201000-11-weird-signs-you-need-more-alone-time 7 Signs Your Partner’s Need For Alone Time Is OK Vs. A Threat To Your Relationship https://www.bustle.com/p/7-signs-your-partners-need-for-alone-time-is-ok-vs-a-threat-to-your-relationship-15562727 7 Science-Backed Reasons You Should Spend More Time Alone https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2017/08/05/7-science-backed-reasons-you-should-spend-more-time-alone/#8e268a01b7ee "Refueling as a mother almost always requires leaving your children. this urge shouldn’t be fought. It should be indulged." https://www.scarymommy.com/motherhood-mom-on-brink-breaking/ "We seem to have trouble even feeling like we're worthy of being put on our own list of priorities," says Amy Tiemann, author of Mojo Mom: Nurturing Your Self While Raising a Family and founder of Mojomom.com. If you can't do it because you feel like you deserve it, look at it this way: You are a first responder. An emergency can come up at any time, and you should be as well-rested and restored as you'd want your ER doc or EMT to be." Me Time Ideas https://www.webmd.com/women/guide/womans-guide-to-me-time#1

OLYMPIC PRIDE, AMERICAN PREJUDICE A documentary film directed by Deborah Riley Draper Narrated by Blair Underwood Executive produced by: Dr. Amy Tiemann, Michael A. Draper, Blair Underwood World Premiere | 2016 LA Film Festival | Documentary Competition SCREENING 2 MON June 6, 2016 4:06pm @ Arclight Culver City 9500 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Get tickets now! http://tinyurl.com/z9lcvpf VIEW TRAILER:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97Icc35DJPM ABOUT THE FILM: OLYMPIC PRIDE, AMERICAN PREJUDICE, directed by Atlanta filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper (Variety’s “10 Documakers To Watch”) and narrated by Blair Underwood is a feature length documentary that explores the trials and triumphs of 18 African American Olympians in 1936. Set against the strained and turbulent atmosphere of a racially divided America, which was torn between boycotting Hitler’s Olympics or participating in the Third Reich’s grandest affair, OLYMPIC PRIDE, AMERICAN PREJUDICE follows 16 men and two women before, during and after their heroic turn at the Summer Olympic Games in Berlin. They represented a country that considered them second class citizens and competed in a country that rolled out the red carpet in spite of an undercurrent of Aryan superiority and anti-Semitism. They carried the weight of a race on their shoulders and did the unexpected with grace and dignity. SOCIAL MEDIA: http://www.1936olympicsmovie.com/ FB: facebook.com/1936OlympicsMovie TWITTER: @Olympics36 IG: @1936OlympicsMovie RELATED HIGHLIGHTS: Variety named Director Deborah Riley Draper as one of the ‘10 documakers to watch’. http://variety.com/gallery/10-documakers-to-watch/#!3/deborah-riley-draper/ This is an Olympic year! XXXI Olympiad (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) will kick off in August 2016. The film captures profound archival footage, gathered in the US and in Europe. Deborah Riley Draper and special guests are expected to attend the LA Film Festival. ABOUT DEBORAH RILEY DRAPER Deborah Riley Draper is a marketing guru and award-winning filmmaker. Her debut film, Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution, was heralded by New York Times and Los Angeles Times film critics. The film garnered film festival selections at St. Louis International Film Festival, Denver DocNights, Elle Croatia Fashion Film Festival, Johns Hopkins Film Festival, New York Winter Film Fest, L’Oreal Australian Fashion Film Festival and won CNN Outstanding Documentary at Martha’s Vineyards African American Film Festival and Best Documentary at the African American Film Critics Association Awards. The film also appeared by invitation at New York Fashion Week, Toronto Fashion Week, Saudi Design Week and Holon Fashion Week in Israel. The film is distributed by Cinetic/Filmbuff and enjoyed a successful premiere on Viacom’s Logo TV channel in September 2015. Director/Producer Tate Taylor (The Help, Get on Up and upcoming The Girl on The Train) optioned Versailles ’73 and expects production to start in late 2016; Draper will serve as a story consultant and executive producer. Draper served as associate producer for Echo at 11 Oak Drive. As an advertising agency executive Deborah has worked on blue-chip client accounts including Coca-Cola Classic, ExxonMobil, HP, AT&T, FedEx, and Georgia Lottery, earning two regional Emmys, a Gold Effie and several Addy Awards. Draper is a member of Film Independent and Film Fatales and resides in Atlanta.

Internet safety expert Linda Criddle, president of the Safe Internet Alliance and founder of iLookBothWays.com, returns to the Mojo Mom Podcast to talk about two crucial issues:  first, what parents need to know about Facebook's new privacy policies (or lack thereof, as they sell user data to an ever-widening circle or marketers) and second, an introduction to the risks of technology in the context of teen relationship violence. Host Amy Tiemann was motivated to invite Linda on the podcast to talk about technology and relationship violence after hearing the May 10 episode of The Diane Rehm Show, which took a broader look at teen relationship violence but also honed in on technology as a tool that abusers can use to control and keep tabs on their partners.  Linda Criddle is an excellent expert to continue this conversation, as she has deep knowledge and professional experience in the areas of relationship violence and technology. Linda is currently working on a guide wtih specific strategeis on Internet Safety for Victims of Violence.  When it comes out this summer, the guide will be made available free through Linda's Website, www.iLookBothWays.com Linda also contributed a chapter to Amy Tiemann's latest book, Courageous Parents, Confident Kids, teaching parents how to guide their children through the early stages of internet use.

Amy Tiemann talks with Ellen Galinsky, President of the Families and Work Institute about her new book Mind in the Making:  The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. Mind in the Making takes parents on an engaging tour of the science of early learning, including many classic experiments that still have relevance today.  And, Ellen Galinsky emphasizes, it's never too late to start incorporating this knowledge into your family's life!  You can learn more and see videos of experiments at the Mind in the Making website, www.mindinthemaking.org

Every parent wants to learn how to raise happier kids.  Listen in this week as Mojo Mom talks with Christine Carter, Ph.D., author of Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents.  In her work wtih the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, Christine has gathered the best scientifically-validated research into her book and translated in into practical and strategic advice that parents can understand! She draws on the field of positive psychology, which studies what works in people's lives rather than what is wrong. A refreshing approach for today's complicated times. Christine's advice resonates strongly with my work as Mojo Mom, such as the Raising Happiness chapters "Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First," "Build a Village," and "Expect Effort and Enjoyment, not Perfection." We're down to the last few days to register for the free digital download of Amy Tiemann's new book, Courageous Parents, Confident Kids:  Letting Go So You Both Can Grow.  Sign up on MojoMom.com by April 18th to receive a free copy of the e-book when it's released on April 19th. 

This week Amy Tiemann welcomes Karen Maezen Miller back to The Mojo Mom Podcast. Karen has described herself as an "errant mother, delinquent wife, reluctant dog walker, expert laundress, and stationmaster of the full catastrophe."  She's a Buddhist priest--but she could also be the Mom next to you in the school carpool line.  You may already know Karen as the author of "Momma Zen" and now she has  a brand new book "Hand Wash Cold--Care Instructions for an Ordinary Life."  Her writing will help you enjoy the life you already have, which is such a wonderfully sane and comforting concept--just what we need in today's overscheduled, distracted world.

This week's Amy Tiemann talks to kindred spirit Lenore Skenazy, author of the book Free-Range Kids and founder of FreeRangeKids.com. Lenore has been at the forefront advancing the trend of giving kids more independence and ability to roam and explore.  Her work was one of the inspirations for Amy Tiemann to join this cultural conversation wtih the creation of Courageous Parents, Confident Kids. So join Amy and Lenore for a wide-ranging discussion!  One more bit of resonance: next month on April 19th, the new paperback edition of Free-Range Kids: How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry) will be published the same day as the launch of Amy's special free digital download offer for Courageous Parents, Confident Kids:  Letting Go So You Both Can Grow.  Visit MojoMom.com to learn more about Amy's limited-time offer.

We continue our ongoing series of interviews with "Courageous Parents, Confident Kids" book contributors as podcast host Amy Tiemann talks to Renee Trudeau about the absolutely essential need for mothers to practice self-care. Renee has written extensively about this issue in her book "The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal," and her training that teaches women how to form and facilitate their own Personal Renewal Groups.  Amy has also written about self-care as a core principle in her book "Mojo Mom:  Nurturing Your Self While Raising a Family."  So these two have a lot to talk about! Listen in to find out why mothers in particular have a hard time claiming their own self care as a top priority,  why it's really important to learn how to do so, and how to get started.  Then make sure you register on MojoMom.com to reserve a free digital download of the new book that is a collaboration between  Amy, Renee, and 12 other experts, "Courageous Parents, Confident Kids--Letting Go So You Both Can Grow."  Sign up now and we'll send you a free digital download of the new book when it's released on April 19, 2010.

This week Mojo Mom is talking career strategies with Kella Hatcher, who along with Maryanne Perrin is a principal in Balancing Professionals consulting, advocating or a flexible, strategic, sustainable workplace.  Kella and Maryanne have also contributed a chapter on career development to the new anthology that Amy Tiemann is editing, Courageous Parents, Confident Kids -- Letting Go So You Both Can Grow. Kella and Amy talk about strategies for lifelong career development, on-ramping, putting your best foot forward and getting your confidence back as you craft your own path, which may go "off-road" rather than follow a career ladder.  Fortunately, these days more employees and entrepreneurs are advocating for alternative, flexible work, and that will benefit both Moms and Dads.  Workplace change is coming, and we are the pioneers! Get a digital download of our new book Courageous Parents, Confident Kids for free!  Sign up now on www.MojoMom.com  

The Mojo Mom Podcast is all about providing parents with valuable information that applies to all aspects of life. Parents are leaders and change agents.  So this week Amy Tiemann welcomes Dan Heath back to the podcast to talk about his brand-new bestseller co-authored with Chip Heath, "Switch:  How to Change Things When Change is Hard." Whether you are a PTA volunteer, community organizer, or CEO, "Switch" will change the way you look at change.  Dan explains the guiding metaphor of "Switch" and inspiriging examples of people creating big change in difficult situations. Listen in, check out the Heath Brothers' website for more information, and read Amy Tiemann's full review of "Switch." 

Amy Tiemann continues her series of interviews wtih "Courageous Parents, Confident Kids" anthology contributors, this week by talking politics with Joanne Bamberger, creator of PunditMom blog. In Joanne's book chapter, she talks about what it means for parents to connect with their political voices, and proclaim their opinions, often using blogs as an outlet.  Here Joanne and Amy get right into it, sharing their own opinions about their frustrations with the Democratic Party, politics, and the seeming inablity to get anything done, even when one party has the Presidency and majorities in the House and Senate. Hear what's on Amy and Joanne's minds, and then feel free to stop by the Mojo Mom and PunditMom blogs to let us know what is on yours!

When Marc and Amy Vachon married and started a family, they could not have predicted that their personal commitment to each other to act as equal parenting partners would contribute to a growing social movement.  But it has grown into a movement that Marc and Amy cover thorugh their blog and their new book, Equally Shared Parenting.  On this week's Mojo Mom Podcast, the Vachons talk to Amy Tiemann about their co-parenting strategies and the benefits--for both Moms and Dads--that come from developing an egalitarian parenting partnership.

Amy Tiemann continues her series of interviews with Courageous Parenting anthology contributors.  This week, Kidpower founder Irene van der Zande returns to the show. How can parents teach their kids to be independent and safe?  Kidpower personal safety skills are designed to do just that, for people of all ages.  Listen in and learn how to "co-pilot" your kids (without becoming a "helicopter parent") as they take their first steps out of the nest. You can register to get a free electronic download of Courageous Parenting when it is released in Spring 2010 by signing up on MojoMom.com

Mojo Mom continues her series of interviews with contributors to the upcoming new anthology she's editing, Courageous Parenting.  This week Amy Tiemann talks to Melissa Stanton, author of The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide, about The Courage to Become Your Own Parenting "Expert."You can learn even more about Melissa's work by visiting her websites, StayAtHomeSurvivalGuide.com and the Real Life Support for Moms blog.

This week Mojo Mom author Amy Tiemann continues her series of conversations with  "Courageous Parenting" anthology contributors, talking to Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions.Amy McCready's training gives parents valuable tools that prevent behavior problems from arising in the first place, and give parents tool and strategies to respond constructively when problems do arise.Today Amy and Amy delve into the substance behind the recent headline, "For Some Parents, Shouting is the New Spanking," and talk about the themes of personal belonging and significance, why this is important to kids, and how to develop these qualities within your family.Sign up on MojoMom.com and you will receive a free e-book edition of "Courageous Parenting" when it is released in March 2010.

We're trying out a new format on The Mojo Mom Podcast, focusing on one segment to give us more time for our expert guest interviews.  This week's guest Kristin Maschka is a great person to help kick off this new format, because Mojo Mom and Kristin sure have a lot to talk about.  Kristin is a past president of the national advocacy group Mothers & More, a successful businessperson, and the author of the new book This Is Not How I Thought It Would Be: Remodeling Motherhood to Get the Lives We Want Today.So tune in to learn how you can put more energy into all the facets of your identity, and find out how Mothers & More helped Amy Tiemann take a step forward on the path that eventually led to writing Mojo Mom.You can learn more about Kristin Maschka's work and sign up to receive her free "remodeling tools" at www.RemodelingMotherhood.com

It's time for fall cleaning.  Amy Tiemann and this week's co-host Patty Ayers talk about letting go of clutter, as Patty has done in a major way by moving to Mexico and embracing a life rich in experiences that is not weighed down by possessions.Then Mojo Mom turns to "Neat Freak" professional organizer Perri Kersh for her tips for creating a landing pad for your family's belongings. As school gets into full swing it's a good time of year to look at the flow of informaiton and "stuff" into your household, and the small step of creating a landing pad can help with that process.

Join Maria as she speaks with Amy Tiemann,  author of MOJO MOM: Nurturing Your Self While Raising a Family.  Then, Miriam Peskowitz , co-author, The Double-Daring Book for Girls.  Next, Suzanne Simkin, one of the founders and creators of PeaceLoveMom.com and then Karen Rinehart , author of , Invisible Underwear, Bus Stop Mommies and Other Things True To Life and host of Bus Stop Mommies Podcast.  

Amy and Sheryl discuss their typically crazy weeks, including Jury Duty for brand-new US Citizen Sheryl.  Their minds are still wrapped up in the impact of the economic crisis on moms and families.Then Mojo Mom switches gears to interview Irene van der Zande, founder of Kidpower.  Over the past 20 years, Kidpower has taught personal safety skills to over 1.2 million people of all ages.  Amy and Irene talk about the founding principles that have made Kidpower so successful, and the reasons why it is so important to teach kids skills that will allow them to gain life experience and explore the world with confidence.  Child safety is often a missing chapter from parenting education, and Kidpower fills in that knowledge gap with strategies and skills.  Amy Tiemann has joined Irene's efforts by starting a new center, Kidpower North Carolina.

The Democratic primary battle has stirred up many discussions between Second Wave feminists and younger women.  Amy Tiemann wrote about this recently on Women's eNews.  Today she talks to Deborah Siegel, author of Sisterhood Interrupted and the blog Girl With Pen to find out how we can continue to work together rather than letting our generational differences widen into a fault line that prevents us from making progress on our common interests.

This week's special edition of the Mojo Mom Podcast focuses on the primary elections.  Amy Tiemann and special guest Joanne Bamberger, Pundit Mom, talk about the breaking news that John Edwards is leaving the race, and their thoughts about the Democratic front-runners, Obama and Clinton.   What lies ahead for Democrats and Republicans on Super Tuesday?  Listen in to get two opinionated Moms' perspectives.Learn more by reading Joanne Bamberger's PunditMom blog as well as the Take Care Net Presidential Candidate Survey that Amy mentioned in the podcast.

Can mothers find peace and mindfulness within their busy days? How can we make motherhood a spiritual path? "Mojo Mom" author Amy Tiemann talks to Australian author Sarah Napthali about her thoughts on mindful motherhood and her book, "Buddhism for Mothers: A Calm Approach to Caring for Yourself and Your Children."

Co-hosts Amy Tiemann and Sheryl Grant ponder life at the intersection of feminism and reality. Motherhood seems to be the watershed of Gen X realizing that gender roles are alive and well in American society. This week's show features an interview with Judith Stadtman Tucker, founder of The Mothers Movement Online (www.MothersMovement.org).

After co-hosts Amy Tiemann and Sheryl Grant wonder whether they'll ever get organized, professional organizer Peri Kersh stops by to share her secrets of a "Neat Freak." All of us busy Moms can use some help taming the clutter monster, and Peri shares strategies and tells us that time management may be at the bottom of some of our clutter issues. For more information about Peri Kersh's organizing work in the Chapel Hill, NC area, visit her website, www.neat-freak.com Listen in and find out about the podcast's new weekly book giveaways!

Co-hosts Amy Tiemann and Sheryl Grant discuss the joys and challenges of keeping it all going....work, family, self, and the podcast.

"Mojo Mom" author Amy Tiemann and co-host Sheryl Grant kick off the New Year talking about creating resolutions you'll actually enjoy keeping. They then discuss the use and abuse of the term "stay-at-home Mom;" which tensions truly exist between Moms in the real world; and which are media hype. The Mojo Mom Podcast is resuming a weekly schedule now that the holidays are over, and Amy and Sheryl look forward to brining you many interesting guest interviews in 2006.

Amy Tiemann and co-host Sheryl Grant talk about how they get their Mojo back in the first segment. Then, Amy's special guest this week is Monyka Berrocosa-Marbach, the founder of the Women's Wine & Dine, which presents Baltimore's premiere women's only wine-tasting events. Amy and Monyka have teamed up to create the Ultimate Mom's Night Out in Baltimore on November 9 and 10. For more information visit Monyka's site, www.womenandwineevents.com

Co-hosts Amy Tiemann and Sheryl Grant discuss the joys of having your 6 year old cook you dinner before moving on to the main topic of "finding your voice." This theme extends to Amy's interview with Zainab Sabli, founder of Women for Women International. Zainab shares her personal story for the first time in her new memoir, "Between Two Worlds."

"Mojo Mom" author Amy Tiemann and her co-host Sheryl Grant kick off this episode by discussing what "mojo" means to them. Listen in to hear Amy explain how you can enter her drawing to win an iPod nano! The second half of the show features the first part of Amy's two-part inteview with Zainab Salbi, founder of the war-relief organization Women for Women International. Zainab talks about women's leadership and the lessons the US can learn about rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina.