Podcasts about Executive director

Believe it or not, but Houston's theater scene is one of the best in the nation. So, why don't we get the respect we deserve?! Host Raheel Ramzanali is learning about just how robust our scene is with Hillary Hart, Executive Director at Theatre Under the Stars. Plus, Hillary is giving her picks on what shows you should watch this season.  Hillary's recommendations of productions you should check out:  • Spelling Bee and White Christmas at TuTs • Shows at Discovery Green  • Shows at POST Houston  • The Nutcracker  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo by Jeswin Thomas on Unsplash.jpg

In this episode of The ToosDay Crue, hosts Jake and Stephen sit down with Shamika White, Executive Director of the Rod Lemon Foundation, to discuss bold solutions for veterans in crisis. From transitional housing to healthcare access, Shamika is leading the charge to empower veterans through community-driven impact. With a background in workforce development, talent acquisition, and community engagement, Shamika shares her mission to connect underserved populations—especially veterans—to sustainable opportunities and healing resources.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Daniel Turner—Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Democrat Party's ridiculous spending demands to end the ongoing government shutdown, including $24.6 million for “climate resilience” in Honduras! What the heck is climate resilience? Turner explains: “America's working families voted to end this reckless spending spree back in November. But now the Dems are holding military members' pay hostage to bankroll their Green New Scam projects all over the world. Shameful.” 6:30pm- According to a news report from ABC7 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles has declared a state of emergency and issued an eviction moratorium in response to the Trump administration's deportations of illegal migrants. 6:40pm- While speaking with New York Times reporter Kara Swisher, Kamala Harris said she was the most qualified presidential candidate in U.S. history. Rich and Matt note that Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, Governor of Virginia during the Revolutionary War, U.S. Minister to France, Secretary of State to George Washington, and Vice President to John Adams. So, who do you think had the better resume while a candidate for president?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (10/15/2025): 3:05pm- Now that Eric Adams has left the race, can Andrew Cuomo defeat Zohran Mamdani and become the next mayor of New York City? It's not likely. According to the latest polls, Cuomo still trails Mamdani by double digits. 3:10pm- Last week, Republican businessman Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill went head-to-head in their second and final debate before election day on November 4th. Notably, Sherrill shamelessly—and inaccurately—accused Ciattarelli of killing “tens of thousands of people” for work a marketing firm he once owned did on behalf of pharmaceutical companies. Ciattarelli's campaign has sued her for defamation. 3:20pm- Yesterday, for the eighth time, Senate Democrats voted against moving forward with a House-passed bill to fund the government and end the ongoing shutdown. Only John Fetterman, Catherine Cortez Masto, and Angus King broke from their party. The Senate needs 60 votes to advance the bill. 3:30pm- On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Louisiana v. Callais—a redistricting case focusing on the constitutionality of Louisiana's congressional map. Should states be compelled to consider race when redrawing legislative districts? 3:40pm- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump—alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi—held a press conference from the Oval Office highlighting the progress the administration has made in eliminating violent crime. 4:00pm- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump—alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi—held a press conference from the Oval Office highlighting the progress the administration has made in eliminating violent crime. 5:05pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show. Is Jerome Powell's Federal Reserve still on track to lower interest rates later this month? Plus, the University of Louisville has introduced a new course using Taylor Swift to teach students economics. 5:30pm- Complete Embarrassment: Far-left Katie Porter—the front runner to become the next Governor of California in 2026—had a complete meltdown after a CBS reporter asked her about her strategy for winning bipartisan support. Porter insisted she didn't need the support of Trump voters and then abruptly ended the interview—explicitly complaining about being asked too many “follow up” questions. Porter, a former congresswoman and accolade of Elizabeth Warren, lost her 2024 race for U.S. Senate. Now a new video has surfaced of her screaming and cursing at a staffer! Now she's back and refusing to say whether more videos of her verbally abusing staff could be made public. PLUS, Matt notes that in divorce proceedings, Katie Porter's ex-husband alleged that during a 2006 argument, Porter “raised a ceramic bowl of steaming hot mashed potatoes and dumped it on my head, burning my scalp.” 5:40pm- Nancy Pelosi snaps and tells a reporter to “SHUT UP!” 6:05pm- Daniel Turner—Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Democrat Party's ridiculous spending demands to end the ongoing government shutdown, including $24.6 million for “climate resilience” in Honduras! What the heck is climate resilience? Turner explains: “America's working families voted to end this reckless spending spree back in November. But now the Dems are holding military members' pay hostage to bankroll their Green New Scam projects all over the world. Shameful.” 6:30pm- According to a news report from ABC7 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles has declared a state of emergency and issued an eviction moratorium in response to the Trump administration's deportations of illegal migrants. 6:40pm- While speaking with New York Times reporter Kara Swisher, Kamala Harris said she was the most qualified presidential candidate in U.S. history. Rich and Matt note that Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Ind ...

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and the The Last Ward, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals kick off the podcast breaking down the ICE activities throughout the Chicago area over the last week. What do the Rascals think are […]

When crisis hits your church, how you communicate can build—or break—trust. In this episode, John McGee sits down with Watermark's Executive Director of Communications, Caitlin Van Wagner, to talk about what it means to lead with wisdom, calm, and clarity when a crisis hits.  Church Leaders Conference is Watermark Resources' annual event designed to refresh, equip, and inspire church leaders. Whether you're a senior pastor, small group leader, tech director, or serve in operations, CLC offers two full days of practical training, biblical encouragement, and behind-the-scenes access to real ministry in action. Through main stage sessions, over 50 breakout options, and live ministry showcases, attendees gain tools and insights to strengthen their leadership and better serve their local churches. Join us on April 27-28 or April 29-30, 2026 in Dallas, TX. Learn more and register at CLC26.com.

In episode 116 of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim sit down with Paul Gutacker—historian, author, and Executive Director of the Brazos Fellows—to explore how real spiritual growth happens in community, not isolation. In a world obsessed with independence and busyness, Paul reminds us that the early church thrived through deep fellowship, shared rhythms, and daily life together. This episode is a call to rediscover what it means to live out authentic Christian community today.Connect with Paul at https://www.brazosfellows.com/Get the most comfortable shirts we've ever worn!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kingdomandwill.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code: EYESONJESUS for 15% off Get all our links in one easy place! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the Eyes on Jesus 90 Day Discernment Devotional⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/3v8963s⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Group on Facebook- Eyes on Jesus podcast community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/eyesonjesuspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email feedback, questions or show topic ideas to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠eyesonjesuspodcast@outlook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastordrewbarker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Drew's church's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yes.online/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more information on Tim Ferrara: ⁠ ⁠ Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Executive Director of Communities for Local Power and former White House Advance Lead Anna Markowitz, Professor Emeritus of Russian at Hofstra University and author of: Illiberal Vanguard: Populist Elitism in the United States and Russia Alexander Mihailovic, and Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Robert Pondiscio.

Welcome back to Season 8 of the STRIVECast! Completely led by Jeff, Noel, and Ryan, this season brings a new format with the same hilarity and fun! In episode 2, we play a game called “If I were…”  where our hosts answer fun questions about what they would do if they were Executive Director for a day or if they could be any place in Maine.  We can't wait to see what this season brings – tune in weekly so you don't miss out on the fun. And remember – call, email, or write us a review and you could be the next listener of the week! #happylistening

Live this week from the ACCC's 42nd National Oncology Conference (NOC), CANCER BUZZ speaks with ACCC Executive Director Meagan O'Neill, MS, who previews the week.  Guest:  Meagan O'Neill, MS Executive Director, Association of Cancer Care Centers   Resources:  ACCC 42nd National Oncology Conference Agenda  

On this episode of Banking on KC, Brien Darby, Executive Director of Cultivate KC, joins host Kelly Scanlon to share how the nonprofit is cultivating a thriving local food system by supporting urban farmers, improving food access, and fostering community engagement that connects people to where their food comes from. Tune in to discover:How Cultivate KC's programs, like Juniper Gardens and New Roots, are helping urban farmers gain the training, land, and resources to build successful farm businesses.The innovative ways Cultivate KC is connecting urban growers with access to capital, from mini-grants to new bridge loan programs that help launch and sustain farm operations.Why expanding food access and public education around local food benefits the entire community—and how you can volunteer, collaborate, or join in supporting Kansas City's urban agriculture movement.Country Club Bank – Member FDIC

On October 8, 2025, President Trump deployed the Texas National Guard to the Chicago area – marking yet another instance of military force being used domestically under his leadership. This follows earlier deployments of federal troops to states like California and Oregon. These actions point to a deeply troubling pattern: the use of U.S. military forces – trained to defend the nation from foreign threats – against its own citizens. Mary McCord, Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and a Visiting Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, joins WITHpod to discuss the legal and ethical implications of this alarming trend – and what it means for democracy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amy is joined by Erika Lorshbough, Executive Director of InterACT, to learn what it means to be intersex, the major struggles facing the intersex community, and how intersex issues are also women's issues.Donate to Breaking Down PatriarchyErika Lorshbough is an intersex advocate and activist for civil and human rights. Most recently, Erika served as deputy director for policy at the New York Civil Liberties Union and led the organization's extremely successful statewide legislative program advancing principles of freedom, justice, and equality. Along with their experience in program and organizational management, Erika brings two decades of heart work in community organizing and social action. Their law and policy experience has spanned the areas of gender and sexuality, voting rights and democracy, economic justice, criminal legal system reform, and the rights of people experiencing detention and incarceration. Erika completed their undergraduate studies in psychology and public policy at UCLA and the Luskin School of Public Affairs and received their J.D. from Brooklyn Law School. In addition to numerous public interest awards and legal fellowships, Erika has been honored as a Rising Star by the Brooklyn Law School Alumni Association, and was named one of the Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. Erika is a certified restorative justice practitioner, an adoring caretaker of plants and animals (and people!), and a fan of wandering and getting lost from time to time.

Join our Patreon to unlock 25+ full-length bonus episodes, ad-free weekly episodes, mp3 downloads of our original songs, exclusive Discord access, and more! You can also support the show by grabbing a cozy Halloween sweater at bit.ly/lezmerch & picking up Lez-ssentials songs on Bandcamp. Welcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that wants you to elect more lesbians! This week, co-hosts Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Janelle Perez (@janelleperezfl), the Executive Director of LPAC (@teamlpac), the only organization in the U.S. dedicated entirely to electing LGBTQ+ women and non-binary leaders. LPAC is a nonpartisan organization born out of the realization that the majority of the financial contributions made to LGBTQ+ organizations were disproportionately going to cis white men. A group of lesbians recognized this disparity and decided to try to increase equity in politics by electing a more representative government. When LPAC was founded in 2012, there was only one queer woman running for office. Just 12 years later, in 2024 there were over 200 queer women and non-binary candidates. And not only are more candidates running, but more are winning too! LPAC had an impressive 74% win-rate in 2024.  Janelle explains what it takes to become an LPAC endorsed-candidate (main answer: BE GAY!), why queer women statistically win more candidacy races than gay men do, and how a life-altering cancer diagnosis brought her parents from homophobic to “we want you to have your wedding on our front lawn” in record-time. Although she is now 10-years cancer free, Janelle's coming out journey, decision to run for State Senate in FL, and involvement with LPAC are all interwoven with her diagnosis. At 28 years old, Janelle was diagnosed with 2 types of terminal cancer. This could've easily derailed her life, but instead it was the catalyst that brought her family together and gave her the itch to get involved in local politics. Janelle shares that queer women typically run for office for mission-driven reasons rather than a desire for power. She herself ran on the basis of expanding access to healthcare for people in her home state after receiving an egregiously large bill for a cancer treatment. After her experience running for office, she pivoted to the organization that had backed her candidacy, LPAC, eventually stepping into the role of Executive Director. We talk a lot about gay audacity on this podcast, and Janelle and LPAC have it in spades. If Janelle's story inspires you and you would like to learn what it takes to run for office in your district, be sure to reach out to LPAC for all the resources you could ever possibly need to get started. Learn more about LPAC: https://www.teamlpac.com Give us your own answers to our Q & Gay on Instagram and follow along on Facebook, TikTok, and BlueSky @lezhangoutpod. Email us @lezhangoutpod@gmail.com. Connect with us individually: Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monica Ellis has blazed a trail in "classical" music for nearly 30 years as a founding member of the historic Imani Winds ensemble. She joins Loki to talk about her career, so far, her past and upcoming work with the Gateways Music Festival, and more! Loki offers a peek into his work as the new Executive Director of the American Composers Forum. Gateways Music Festival Monica EllisLiber Tango (arr. Jeff Scott)Afro BlueRecomposing America (presented by the American Composers Forum) ★ Support this podcast ★

Dr. Robert Verkerk, the Executive Director of the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH), discusses a wide range of topics, including the intersection of high-tech medical advances and natural therapies. Dr. Verkerk explains the mission of ANH, emphasizing the defense of health freedom and the promotion of natural approaches to health. They delve into various initiatives that ANH is working on, such as defending access to natural thyroid, reversing bans on important supplements like NMN and NAC, and challenging FDA regulations that restrict information on the benefits of natural products. The episode also highlights the importance of maintaining a balanced approach to healthcare and the ongoing efforts to reform regulatory frameworks that favor pharmaceutical interventions over natural alternatives.

When tragedy strikes, few people find the strength to turn it into something greater—but that's exactly what Casey McGovern, Executive Director of Every Child a Swimmer, has done. After losing her daughter in a preventable drowning, Casey made a promise to dedicate her life to saving others. Today, that promise has become a powerful movement to make water safety education and swim lessons accessible to every child. In this heartfelt conversation, Casey shares the story behind her mission, the challenges of growing a grassroots program into a national initiative, and the leadership lessons that have guided her along the way. From advocacy and legislation to fundraising and team building, this episode offers nonprofit leaders a rare blend of personal insight and professional wisdom. Whether you lead a nonprofit, support one, or care deeply about community safety, this conversation is a reminder that even the deepest pain can inspire purpose—and that one person's promise can ripple into impact for generations to come. Prefer Video? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B-vAovTqePQ Standout Quotes “When times get tough, I use my pain for a greater purpose—to help someone else. That's what keeps me going.” (10:21) “Reaching a zero drowning rate would be my ultimate dream come true.” (08:12) “You may hear ‘no' repeatedly, but just keep trying to figure out the solution—don't give up.” (23:24) Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to IMPACTability® 01:17 – From Tragedy to Advocacy: Casey's Promise Begins 04:30 – Building Every Child a Swimmer: Access Meets Advocacy 08:12 – The Dream of Zero Drownings 10:21 – Turning Pain Into Purpose: Finding Strength Through Service 13:15 – Leading with Heart: Building a Passion-Driven Team 19:48 – Fundraising with Purpose: Growing a Mission That Saves Lives 23:24 – Lessons in Leadership: Resilience, Faith & Authenticity 37:11 – Empowering Boards to Champion the Mission Guest Bio Casey McGovern leads with extraordinary courage and compassion. As Executive Director of Every Child a Swimmer, a division of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, Casey has dedicated her life to preventing the heartbreak her own family endured. After the loss of her 19-month-old daughter, Em, in a tragic drowning accident, Casey made a promise to turn her pain into purpose. That promise evolved into a mission—first through her work with the Florida Department of Health, and now through Every Child a Swimmer, where she champions legislation, education, and access to swim lessons for families in need. Today, Casey's advocacy reaches across states, communities, and generations. Her leadership is both personal and powerful—a reminder that one mother's determination can transform grief into a movement that saves lives. Learn More & Connect Website: https://everychildaswimmer.org LinkedIn (Casey): https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-mcgovern-234b9b23a/ LinkedIn (Organization): https://www.linkedin.com/company/every-child-a-swimmer/ Facebook:

In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with Eric Hortness, Executive Director of the Madison Chamber of Commerce. They discuss Eric's journey into the chamber world, the innovative 'Cool Dad' promotional videos that have become a hallmark of the Madison Chamber's marketing strategy, and the impact these videos have had on community engagement and event attendance. Eric shares insights on the importance of creativity in chamber promotions, the evolution of their video series, and offers valuable advice for other chambers looking to enhance their outreach and effectiveness. Transcript and show notes found at chamberchatpodcast.com/episode351. Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Econ Dev Ops econdevops.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc  

True impact doesn't always begin in boardrooms or policy meetings. Sometimes it starts in the heart; in recognizing that the struggles we think are ours alone are, in fact, shared by millions. For Rudy Espinoza, that realization transformed his path from a young man chasing financial success to a leader reshaping the systems that hold communities back.In this episode of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, Jackie sits down with Rudy Espinoza, Executive Director of Inclusive Action for the City, to explore how empathy, awareness, and courage can drive real change. Raised by a single mother who left an abusive home to build a better life, Rudy learned early what resilience and service look like. A single college course opened his eyes to the structural inequities facing his community, and that awakening inspired his lifelong mission: to move capital, opportunity, and dignity into the hands of working-class people.Rudy shares how Inclusive Action's early fight to legalize street vending grew into a statewide movement, and why investing in people and authentic relationships is the true foundation of progress. He also opens up about the personal story that reframed his understanding of impact: a simple act of kindness toward his mother that revealed how connection can heal division and fear.Tune in to episode 252 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and discover how compassion, community, and courage can create lasting economic and social transformation.Episode TakeawaysHow Rudy's upbringing shaped his understanding of resilience and service (4:20)The ethnic-studies class that changed his worldview (6:20)Lessons from corporate life and why he chose a different path (13:50)The leap of faith that led him to lead Inclusive Action (15:30)How Inclusive Action is advancing economic justice through advocacy and lending (17:50)The story behind the LA street-vending movement (18:40)New legislation protecting vendor data from ICE (20:50)The role of art, storytelling, and solidarity in community change (23:20)Why true impact begins with small, human acts of connection (26:30)The importance of investing in people and authentic relationships (32:00)Connect with Rudy Espinoza:Inclusive Action for the CityLinkedInInstagramLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne's websiteBook: The AMIGA Way: Release Cultural Limiting Beliefs to Transform Your Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is episode 793. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website here. This is a Sales Story and a Tip episode! Watch the video of the interview here. Subscribe to the Sales Game Changers Podcast now on Apple Podcasts! Read more about the Institute for Effective Professional Selling Emerging Sales Leader Program here. Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Today's show featured an interview with Shawn Parker, Executive Director of Strategic Accounts and Corporate Group Sales at Hilton. Find Shawn on LinkedIn. SHAWN'S TIP:  “Be hungry, be curious, be humble. That's how new opportunities appear.”

Today's guest is Sandro Venturini, Executive Director and Consultant at UBS. Specializing in cross-border fund structuring and regulatory strategy, he holds years of experience guiding financial institutions through complex launches across jurisdictions for the world's largest private bank. Sandro joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on the show today to explore the role of AI in reducing legal and business costs, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, and creating a single source of truth for fund launches. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the ‘AI in Business' podcast!

4pm Hour: Adam Carter is in for Jason. He gets into a deep conversation about faith and politics and who's speaking to young men about their identity. Then he's joined by Lisa Jacobson, Executive Director of Community Partnerships for the Winter Carnival, who wants folks to know that after the announcement of big changes for the Aquatennial & Hollidazzle, the Winter Carnival isn't going anywhere.

Y'all, I'm feeling like a million bucks sharing this conversation with you that I got to have with Amanda Leland, Executive Director of the Environmental Defense Fund... I'm still pinching myself! Amanda became a member of the EDF when she was 13, so she's been training to be Executive Director for a few years!Amanda just published Sea Change: Unlikely Allies and a Success Story of Oceanic Proportions, with James Workman - it published September 30! It tells the story of how fishermen, scientists, and environmentalists set aside their distrust and their differences to forge an unlikely alliance to help solve the overfishing crisis in our oceans. It was exciting to hear her talk about it!Amanda has Maine ties, growing up in Massachusetts and visiting every summer. She has a Masters Degree in Marine Biology from UMaine, and has a very different Maine experience than I've had, so you know I loved hearing about it... She also worked as a marine mammal zookeeper!I asked Amanda to talk about what EDF does, too: they are a global nonprofit organization tackling climate change — the greatest challenge of our time. Their bold, game-changing solutions are people centered. Their goals are stabilizing the climate, strengthening people and nature's ability to thrive, and supporting peoples' health - very important work!Learn more about EDF here: https://www.edf.org/You can learn more about Sea Change here: https://prbythebook.com/experts/james-workman-and-amanda-leland/EDF on Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/environmental_defense_fundAmanda's own Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/avleland/On Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/EnvDefenseFundTikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@envdefensefundSend me a message!Support the showPlease follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel link is here You can DM me there or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Website for Amy's Garden Jam is https://amysgardenjam.com/ (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter: https://amy-fagan.kit.com/499688fe6a How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at https://www.janebolduc.com/Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/

Many communities face an uneven food landscape: plenty of cheap junk food, but few places to buy fresh, healthy food. This pattern—often called “food apartheid”—doesn't happen by accident; it grows from redlining, unfair rules, and corporate control. The impacts are steep: higher rates of type 2 diabetes, kidney failure, and learning problems in Black, Latino, and Indigenous communities, along with unsafe conditions for farmworkers. These harms have a long history, and government subsidies and convincing marketing keep ultraprocessed foods on top. However, we take practical steps to make change including investing in regenerative and community farms, protecting and fairly paying farmworkers, and enforcing civil-rights laws so public dollars support real food, healthy soil, and communities that thrive. In this episode, Leah Penniman, Dr. Rupa Marya, Raj Patel, Karen Washington, and I discuss why food injustices exist and how we can create regenerative food systems to serve everyone. Leah Penniman is a Black Kreyol educator, farmer/peyizan, author, and food justice activist from Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, NY. She co-founded Soul Fire Farm in 2010 with the mission to end racism in the food system and reclaim our ancestral connection to land. As co-Executive Director, Leah is part of a team that facilitates powerful food sovereignty programs - including farmer training for Black & Brown people, a subsidized farm food distribution program for communities living under food apartheid, and domestic and international organizing toward equity in the food system. Leah has been farming since 1996, holds an MA in Education and a BA in Environmental Science from Clark University, and is a Manye (Queen Mother) in Vodun.  Dr. Rupa Marya is a physician, activist, mother, and composer. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco where she practices and teaches Internal Medicine. Her research examines the health impacts of social systems, from agriculture to policing. She is a co-founder of the Do No Harm Coalition, a collective of health workers committed to addressing disease through structural change. At the invitation of Lakota health leaders, she is currently helping to set up the Mni Wiconi Health Clinic and Farm at Standing Rock in order to decolonize medicine and food.  Raj Patel is a Research Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs, a professor in the University's department of nutrition, and a Research Associate at Rhodes University, South Africa. He is the author of Stuffed and Starved, the New York Times bestselling The Value of Nothing, co-author of A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things. A James Beard Leadership Award winner, he is the co-director of the award-winning documentary about climate change and the food system, The Ants & The Grasshopper.  Karen is a farmer, activist, and food advocate. She is the Co-owner and Farmer at Rise & Root Farm in Chester, New York. In 2010, Karen Co-Founded Black Urban Growers (BUGS), an organization supporting growers in both urban and rural settings. In 2012, Ebony magazine voted her one of the 100 most influential African Americans in the country, and in 2014 Karen was the recipient of the James Beard Leadership Award. Karen serves on the boards of the New York Botanical Gardens, SoulFire Farm, the Mary Mitchell Center, Why Hunger, and Farm School NYC. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN to save 15%. Full-length episodes can be found here:Why Food Is A Social Justice Issue Food Justice: Why Our Bodies And Our Society Are Inflamed A Way Out Of Food Racism And Poverty

**Red Media is hiring an Executive Director!**   Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day 2025 from Red Media! Track List 1. Introduction / Justine  2. Indigenous Peoples' Day vs. Empire Pt. 1  3. City of Albuquerque proclamation of Indigenous Peoples' Day  4. IPD 2021 - Pueblo Elders Panel 5. IPD 2022 - Ké Infoshop 6. Indigenous Peoples' Day vs. Empire Pt. 2  7. IPD 2023 - Wael Omar/Palestinian Youth Movement   Empower our work: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-red-medias-indigenous-content  Subscribe to The Red Nation Newsletter: https://www.therednation.org/ Patreon www.patreon.com/redmediapr    

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Mike Benz is a former State Department official and current Executive Director of the Foundation For Freedom Online, a free speech watchdog organization dedicated to restoring the promise of a free and open Internet. SPONSORS https://mizzenandmain.com - Use code DANNY20 for 20% off. https://mnniceethno.com/dj - Use code DJ22 for 22% off your first order. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DANNY - Use code DANNY and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS Mike's YouTube channel:  @MikeBenzCyberOfficial  https://x.com/MikeBenzCyber https://www.instagram.com/mikebenzcyber https://foundationforfreedomonline.com FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Music diplomacy 17:17 - USAID is funding shadow diplomacy 19:41 - Dua Lipa is pop propaganda 26:14 - Bono's liveaid scam 35:32 - Taylor Swift & The Gerasimov Doctrine 49:08 - NATO & Graphika censorship 01:05:03 - The Minerva Initiative 01:12:15 - Taylor Swift is a military disinformation asset 01:22:28 - Digital Censorship Act: how the EU can censor American speech 01:36:55 - Newsguard, middleware & social media censorship 01:48:47 - YouTube's settlement with Trump 01:57:12 - Google's 'Project Owl' 02:07:05 - Section 230 is a distraction 02:19:28 - Aftermath of Charlie Kirk's death 02:24:04 - The federal vs. state censorship crisis 02:39:02 - Who benefits from the censorship industry 02:44:39 - WEF push for digital ID's 02:51:09 - Elon Musk & the digital control grid 03:03:22 - Future of freedom of speech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Schanzer is the Executive Director at the Foundation for the Defense of Freedom. He has been studying the Middle East for over thirty years, and he has written multiple books about the region, including Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War. Schanzer tells Michele how history was made today, what needs to happen next, whether the world will recognize a Palestinian State, and why President Donald Trump was the indispensable man for the moment. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn how deep listening and poetry are helping transform healthcare and provide an antidote to burnout. My guest Jenny Hegland is the Executive Director of The Good Listening Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to humanizing healthcare through the healing power of poetry and compassionate presence. We discuss the work of TGLP and the power of… Continue reading Ep. 523 Humanizing Healthcare: The Good Listening Project with Jenny Hegland

Deanna Fournier, NBC-HWC and Executive Director of the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching joins Leigh Baker and Brad Cooper for a deep dive into the past, present & future of credible, quality health & wellness coaching.Links mentioned during our discussion include: NBHWC home pageAnnual Coaching Retreat & SymposiumCatalyst Coaching InstituteInfo re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

Joe Piscopo is broadcasting from Columbus Citizens Foundation in celebration of Columbus Day. 00:37- Michael Sapriacone, Columbus Parade Chair Topic: Celebration in lieu of the parade, planning for next year's parade 8:44- Emergency Management Topic: Nor'easter and its impact on New Jersey 14:59- Assemblyman Dov Hikind, former New York State Assemblyman and the son of holocaust survivors Topic: Latest in the release of hostages 35:18- Chirstopher Loiacono, President of the Board of Columbus Citizens Foundation Topic: Celebrating Columbus Day 48:26- Carmen Damiani Hacker, Executive Director of Columbus Citizens Foundation 58:49- Joseph Moglia, Grand Marshall of the Columbus Citizens Foundation Columbus Day Parade Topic: Columbus Day 1:09:39- Angelo Vivolo, Former Chairman of the Board and current Board of Governors' member of the Columbus Citizens FoundationTopic: Columbus Day 1:24:26- Consul General Fabrizio DiMichele, Columbus Day Honoree Topic: Columbus Day 1:35:17- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022 and a Fox News contributor Topic: At least 4 killed and 16 injured in St. Helena Island, SC shooting 1:47:21- Daniel Hoffman, Ret. CIA Senior Clandestine Services Officer and a Fox News ContributorTopic: Israel-Hamas peace deal and the possibility of a Russia-Ukraine negotiation 2:01:24- Christina Farrell, First Deputy Commissioner of the NYC Office of Emergency Management Topic: Nor'easter response 2:05:10- John Catsimatidis, John is Chairman & CEO of the Red Apple Group, host of "Cats & Cosby" (Monday-Friday 5-6 p.m.) and "The Cats Roundtable" (Sunday 8-10 a.m.) on AM 970 The Answer, and the author of "How Far Do You Want to Go?: Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire" Topic: Columbus Day HonoreeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Schanzer is the Executive Director at the Foundation for the Defense of Freedom. He has been studying the Middle East for over thirty years, and he has written multiple books about the region, including Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War. Schanzer tells Michele how history was made today, what needs to happen next, whether the world will recognize a Palestinian State, and why President Donald Trump was the indispensable man for the moment. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Beauty School Bobbi Podcast, Bobbi speaks with Leslie Perry, Executive Director of the Professional Beauty Association (PBA). They discuss the PBA's role in the beauty industry, emphasizing the importance of licensure and legislation, the inclusivity of membership, and the impact of authentic experiences in beauty careers. Leslie shares her personal journey in the industry and highlights the Beacon program, which empowers beauty school students through mentorship, networking, and community engagement. They highlight the importance of creating a comfortable environment for students to learn and grow, the various opportunities available for networking with industry professionals, and the charitable initiatives that the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is involved in, including the 'Cut It Out' program that addresses domestic abuse. They emphasize the need for beauty professionals to be equipped with the right tools and knowledge to support their clients and the community, and encourage listeners to get involved and make a difference in the industry.   Takeaways The Professional Beauty Association has been around for over 100 years. PBA focuses on legislation and government affairs to maintain industry standards. Membership in PBA is open to anyone involved in the beauty industry. Leslie Perry has been with PBA for over six years, starting in education. Authenticity is crucial in building a career in the beauty industry. The Beacon program offers year-long leadership and career development for students. Students need to prepare their resumes and social media profiles for career opportunities. Networking with top salon owners is a key benefit of the Beacon program. The beauty industry offers limitless opportunities for those who pursue it. PBA aims to unite various stakeholders in the beauty industry for collective growth. The Beacon Program accepts 150 to 180 students annually. Networking opportunities are crucial for student success. Mentorship can lead to significant career advancements. Students are encouraged to push past their fears. The beauty industry is about collaboration and learning together. Applications for Beacon open on October 15th. Cut It Out trains professionals to recognize signs of abuse. Charity work is a vital part of the PBA's mission. Getting involved can be as simple as small fundraisers. Every effort counts in making a positive impact.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) 02:45 The Importance of Licensure and Legislation in Beauty 06:05 Membership and Inclusivity in PBA 09:10 Leslie Perry's Journey in the Beauty Industry 11:53 The Impact of Authenticity in Beauty Careers 15:10 Beacon: Empowering Future Beauty Professionals 19:32 The Beacon Program Overview 26:43 Networking and Mentorship Opportunities 30:05 Community Engagement and Charity Work 35:51 Getting Involved and Making an Impact   www.beautyschoolbobbi.com www.beautyandstylenetwork.com   Follow Beauty and Style Network: @beautystylenet Beauty School Bobbi: @beautyschoolbobbi Professional Beauty Association: @probeautyassoc

Donatta Cuccinotta joined Summer Stage in 1994. She was a student Waldron Mercy Academy in Merion Station and during her summers enjoyed performing in the casts of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, where she played Scotty the Scottish Dwarf. She remembers the heat and humidity of the Beverly Hills summer of 1995, and 1996's No One Will Marry a Princess With a Tree Growing Out of Her Head. In 1997, she was in the mainstage cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She attended Ithaca College to prepare for a performance career. Donatta is a rising star in the world of opera and has an amazing resume of roles and appearances. Her performance of “You'll Never Walk Alone” at last summer's 50th Anniversary Gala performance blew the roof off the Performing Arts Center. She makes Seymour, Indiana, her home base, where she is a voice teacher. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun . . .You can keep in touch with Donata at:http://www.donatacucinotta.com/@SopranoDonata https://www.instagram.com/sopranodonatahttps://www.youtube.com/@SopranoDonataWe all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here.Welcome to Brave and Strong and True, a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I'm Bob Falkenstein. Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases. Please click on the link to visit Neil's BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil's work by buying downloads of your favorites.Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you're there, please rate the show and leave a comment.  If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True, please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com. I can record five guests simultaneously, so reach out to your friends for an online mini-reunion.You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now reSupport the showUpper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation. Justin Heimbecker is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you can support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more. Calling all alumni. You are invited to join the newly forming Upper Darby Summer Stage Alumni Association. Please follow their journey on Facebook and let them know who you are and how you would like to participate by completing their survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhsawqmXCP_xvBgaAp-p_Qx7mFdEGSrXGr7tvcBByIbrRolg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawLnHi9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFad2dYVE9vUktCck15c0ZkAR74qth55MAixuxK4-9kkdlZblik6wc0iEVKMfzX80IlXprMdAUQRAyJUn5LxA_aem_mPsQyGx6X5TFyTGxXKVd9A

This week's episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood features key selections from a recent Academy Standing Panel. It is clear the federal government impacts local government, city and county leaders have always had to leverage federal resources, but can that continue given budget constraints and the increasingly partisan political environment? Panelists highlight the impact of federal decision-making on services to people in communities (and foreshadow that the pressure and consequences will soon be felt), raise important questions about the size of government and how budgets dictate policy, and suggests what changes and investments are needed going forward.Tanisha Briley, City Manager, Gaithersburg, MDMichael Jacobson, Deputy Director, King County Office of Performance Strategy & Budget, WAVince Micone, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations, Department of LaborAlso featured on the full event:  Abby Andre, Executive Director of the IMPACT ProjectChris Koliba, Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor of Public Administration, Policy & Governance, University of KansasView the full event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcLmE5Lva4Y&t=4286sManagement Matters is a presentation of the National Academy of Public Administration produced by Lizzie Alwan and Matt Hampton and edited by Matt Hampton. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Episode music: Hope by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comFollow us on YouTube for clips and more: @NAPAWASH_YT

This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, gets caught up with the great work of Glean Kentucky to rescue excess produce from our broken food system and get it onto the tables of those in need. Our guest today is Jennifer Palmer, the new Executive Director of Glean Kentucky. Jennifer holds a BA in Fine Art and Political Science from Cedar Crest College, an MFA in Painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and a BA in Sustainable Agriculture from the Wendell Berry Farming Program of Sterling College. She has over 20 years of experience teaching fine art at various universities and previously served as the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization dedicated to land conservation. Having transitioned to become an Extension Agent in Jefferson County, Jennifer resides on her farm in Shelby County, where she grows vegetables and flowers and rescues animals in her free time. Passionate about community engagement and fostering resilient local food systems, she brings a unique blend of artistic insight, nonprofit leadership, and sustainable agriculture expertise to her work with communities. Glean Kentucky rescues fresh excess fruits and vegetables to nourish Kentuckians facing food insecurity. Since its founding in 2010, Glean Kentucky has redirected nearly 3,000,000 pounds of fresh produce through dozens of programs in Central, South Central, and North Central Kentucky. Learn more at https://gleanky.org/ As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com

On this episode, Los Angeles City Council District 8 staffer, Chavonne Taylor, speaks with Jay McAdams, Executive Director of the 24th STreet Theatre, a unique organization blending professional productions and world-class artists with quality arts education since 1997. Their mission is to engage, educate, and provoke young people and their families with excellent theatre and arts education. Jay is a producer, having produced dozens of theatrical productions over the last 20 years and won LA Weekly's 2011 Production of the Year Award. He is also a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and is a 2011 Leadership LA Fellow. Among his other leadership training is LA County Arts Commission's Arts Leadership Initiative, the Annenberg Leadership Institute, and the prestigious Stanford University Executive Program for Non-Profit Leaders, where Jay won a Center for Social Innovation Fellowship.Resources:www.24thstreet.orgwww.instagram.com/24thstPHONE: (213) 745-6516E-MAIL: theatre@24thstreet.org

BIG STORY: This week we have a discussion on how to define the word "progressive", the worldview, the policies, what it takes to win an election as a bold unapologetic progressive, and how we can all play a part in improving the world around us.SHORT STORY 1: BREAKING NEWS: Renye Telles names as Executive Director of Tarrant County Democratic PartySHORT STORY 2: Traffic & TransitFort Worth considers traffic calming changes to better align program to riskiest areas ‘Behemoth of a project' planned to ease Bonds Ranch Road congestion in far north Fort WorthSilver Lining: New rail line revs up North Texas transit, tourism ahead of World CupSHORT STORY 3: FWISD Spending & CurriculumWhat did FWISD spend money on in September? Reading lessons, construction and moreGrapevine-Colleyville board president confirms school closuresWith too many kids missing school, district says it has planWINS: ArtsGoggleTay DayLeon Bridges' musical legacy enshrined on the south side in Panther CityNew documentary shows how 8 civil rights icons shaped the history of Fort Worth — and U.S.LOSSES: Tarrant County electoral map will stay in effect after judge denies request to block itCould Arlington or Fort Worth lure the Dallas Stars west?ACTIONS:October 14 - Public CommentOctober 18 - No Kings RallyOctober 19 - 817 Gather

What does church planting look like here in North America? In this episode, Alex and Scott talk with Dr. Clare Jewell, national representative of the GARBC and Executive Director with ABWE's EveryEthne, about the state of church planting in North America. Clare shares his journey from pastoral ministry to missions leadership, explaining his passion for helping churches reproduce and make disciples. While the U.S. is filled with churches, it remains the world's third-largest mission field. New church plants, Clare explains, are far more effective in reaching the lost than established congregations, and the focus must shift from programs to relationships. Jewell also addresses how churches can reach people “not like them”, to get beyond people that share the same demographics, moral code, or even religion. He highlights the growing hunger among younger generations for mentorship and authentic discipleship, seeing signs of renewed spiritual interest. Key Topics The need for disciple-making and church reproduction in North America Effectiveness of new church plants versus established churches Relational evangelism over program-driven ministry Engaging culture without compromising biblical truth Revitalizing the GARBC toward mission and interdependence Is God calling you to missions? ABWE can help you find the opportunities and support you need to bring the gospel to the nations, plant churches, and disciple believers. Start the conversation with us today at abwe.org/sendme. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

Read Aly's post on AI vs human tutors Visit Upchieve's School Partnership page Math scores study About The Guest Aly Murray is the Founder and Executive Director of UPchieve. She's also a proud Latina, math nerd, and community college grad. After earning an associate's degree, Aly transferred to the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Mathematics. Following Penn, Aly worked on the trading floor at J.P. Morgan for two years before leaving to commit to UPchieve full-time. Her personal experience as a low-income student drives her to fight for educational equity and work towards a world in which all students have an equal opportunity to achieve upward mobility. To date, UPchieve has provided free tutoring to more than 60,000 students nationwide and matched nearly 200,000 tutoring requests— and for her work on UPchieve, Aly has been featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Education (2021) and honored as a Roddenberry Fellow (2021).

NPT Enforcement and the Golden Dome Defense Concept GUEST NAME: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski, executive director of the Non-proliferation Policy Education Center, debates whether the US should abandon the 1970 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), citing foreign criticism and industry constraints. He argues the US should stay to enforce the NPT by clarifying red lines, justifying the bombing of nuclear facilities. Sokolski also discusses the proposed Golden Dome defense system, intended to protect the Western Hemisphere against missiles and drones. The viability of the system, particularly regarding Low Earth Orbit defenses, remains unclear and requires greater Congressional buy-in.

NPT Enforcement and the Golden Dome Defense Concept GUEST NAME: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski, executive director of the Non-proliferation Policy Education Center, debates whether the US should abandon the 1970 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), citing foreign criticism and industry constraints. He argues the US should stay to enforce the NPT by clarifying red lines, justifying the bombing of nuclear facilities. Sokolski also discusses the proposed Golden Dome defense system, intended to protect the Western Hemisphere against missiles and drones. The viability of the system, particularly regarding Low Earth Orbit defenses, remains unclear and requires greater Congressional buy-in. 1945

If Caterpillars Can Fly, So Can I: Master the 7 Universal Laws to Achieve and Prosper by Alvin Day Here is the info for the webinar: Timing: Tuesday, October 21 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time Link: http://bit.ly/zoomalvin https://www.amazon.com/If-Caterpillars-Can-Fly-Universal/dp/0972730486 Alvinday.com Practice any ONE of the seven chapters and it will light up your life! After 30 years of training and coaching successful people across the world —from senior executives to entrepreneurs—Alvin Day presents the seven principles to help you achieve more, earn more and become more. Examples: Yvonne, a Fort Lauderdale businesswoman, doubled her income in 30 days; John, a Harvard dropout student, immediately re-matriculated and went back to school; Curtis, a West Palm Beach prisoner, changed his mind about killing a man; and John a San Antonio employee, moved from making $38,000 to $63,000 per year. However... WARNING: This book is visceral—it ignites fire in the belly. It will challenge you and make you dissatisfied with the status quo—the ordinary, regular and average. It creates a sharpened hunger for excellence that drives readers to get up and go toward their dreams and aspirations. What could “If Caterpillars Can Fly ~ So Can I” do for your insights, influence and income?About the author Born barefoot and penniless and raised in a rural country town of Jamaica, Alvin Day spent his first 20 years without parents at home, electricity, running water or social pedigree. Hungry for life, he dreamed, devoted himself to study and drove himself hard. With two university degrees from the University of Wisconsin, a 14-year career working for Fortune 500 companies including Procter & Gamble, he eventually founded his own management consulting company. Today, he resides in the USA and is Executive Director of Global Empowerment Institute, a premier leadership development company, specializing in executive coaching, employee engagement and sales training. His books include blockbuster, Persuasion Power and bestseller, If Caterpillars Can Fly ~ So Can I. They lay out the simple pathways anyone can take to discover the explosive high-achievement and dignity that characterize a great life! What makes him special is that he runs a small company serving massive multinational clients from Boston and Buenos Aires to Bogotá, Barcelona, Bangkok and Beijing. With over 25-plus years' experience, Alvin delivers unparalleled Best Practices leadership programs, serving Colgate, Campbell's, Valvoline, National Commercial Bank, The Central Bank of Jamaica, Pepsi, Nestlé and many others. Let him serve you with this book that ignites a fire-in-the-belly passion, making readers want to soar.

On this episode of Rich Valdes America at Night, Jason Snead, Executive Director of the Honest Elections Project, joins Rich to discuss the group's FOAA request in Maine after reports of Amazon delivering ballots raise new election integrity concerns. Then, Tim Graham, Executive Editor of NewsBusters, breaks down how NPR and PBS are doubling down on their left-wing bias as President Trump continues to call out the mainstream media. Finally, Sam Romain, Chairman of Americans for Energy Dominance, explains how New Jersey's electric rates are skyrocketing under Democrat leadership and how Texas is boosting its power grid thanks to the AI boom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's that time of the year! The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival 2025 runs from October 10-18th.  Ken, who, in addition to his Top Docs duties serves as the Executive Director of the Festival, joins Mike to talk about some of his picks for the Festival including: “Lost Wolves of Yellowstone” “The Cowboy” “Move Ya Body:  The Birth of House” “Armed Only With a Camera:  The Life and Death of Brent Renaud” “The Perfect Neighbor” “Welded Together” “The Baloonists”   And… On October 12th at 2:30, Join Ken and Mike and director Joshua Seftel for a very special live Top Docs featuring Johua's short, “All the Empty Rooms.”   For more info:  https://hsdfi.org/   The Presenting Sponsor of "Top Docs" is Netflix.

David Sullivan, Executive Director of the Digital Trust & Safety Partnership, and Rayi Iyer, Managing Director of the Psychology of Technology Institute at USC's Neely Center, join Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to discuss the evolution of the Trust & Safety field and its relevance to ongoing conversations about how best to govern AI. They discuss the importance of thinking about the end user in regulation, debate the differences and similarities between social media and AI companions, and evaluate current policy proposals.Leo Wu provided excellent research assistance to prepare for this podcast.Read more from David:"Why we need to make safety the product to build better bots," from the World Economic Forum Centre for AI Excellence"Learning from the Past to Shape the Future of Digital Trust and Safety," in Tech Policy PressRead more from Ravi:"Ravi Iyer on How to Improve Technology Through Design," from Lawfare's Arbiters of Truth series"Regulate Design, not Speech," from the Designing Tomorrow Substack Read more from Kevin:"California in Your Chatroom: AB 1064's Likely Constitutional Overreach," from the Cato InstituteFind Scaling Laws on the Lawfare website, and subscribe to never miss an episode.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When does medicine cross the line from healing to harm?In this episode of Brave New Us, bioethicist and nurse researcher Kallie Fell, Executive Director of the Center for Bioethics and Culture (CBC), joins Samantha Stephenson to expose critical ethical questions around reproductive technologies, gender medicine, and medical consent.We dig into:The hidden risks and ethical concerns of IVF, egg donation, and commercial surrogacyHow “informed consent” often fails in fertility treatments and gender-affirming careThe rapid rise of pediatric gender clinics and controversies surrounding transgender medical interventions for minorsWhat the CBC is uncovering about the commodification of human bodies in reproductive and gender medicineHow profit motives influence both the fertility industry and gender-affirming healthcareWhy women and vulnerable populations often bear the brunt of unregulated medical innovationThis episode offers a clear-eyed look at the intersection of bioethics, reproductive technology, gender medicine, and medical ethics, asking what it truly means to protect human dignity in an age of rapid biomedical change.Mentioned in the EpisodeCenter for Bioethics and CultureCBC DocumentariesPaul Ramsey InstituteThe Detransition Diaries bookKallie on XLeave a Review + Share the ShowRate and review Brave New Us on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyShare this episode with a friend, patient group, or doctorKeep the conversation going at bravenewus.substack.comGrab a copy of Samantha's book Reclaiming Motherhood—a theology of the body for motherhood in the age of reproductive technologies.

On this episode of Fox Across America, guest host Rich Zeoli reacts to some of the explosive moments in the final New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill. New York Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney explains how Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his liberal friends are holding the government hostage to try and ram through their progressive agenda. Former GOP National Spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko lauds President Trump for negotiating a peace deal to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas. PLUS, Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future Daniel Turner slams Democrats in Virginia for standing behind attorney general candidate Jay Jones, despite his resurfaced texts in which he fantasized about political violence. [00:00:00] Final New Jersey gubernatorial debate [00:39:17] Rep. Claudia Tenney [00:57:50] Elizabeth Pipko [01:16:20] Trump makes Columbus Day declaration [01:34:40] Daniel Turner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump White House is waging war on immigrants and Black America, preparing to go to war with Venezuela, and continuing the suffocating blockade on Cuba.Brian Becker is joined by Claudia De la Cruz, the 2024 presidential candidate for the Party for Socialism & Liberation, Executive Director of IFCO, a lifelong community organizer and popular educator.Join the The Socialist Program community at http://www.patreon.com/thesocialistprogram to get exclusive content and help keep this show on the air.

What happens if President Trump cuts billions from research on how to make our health care system work better?Guest(s):Aaron Carroll, President and CEO, Academy HealthStuart Buck, Executive Director, Good Science ProjectLearn more on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book events and festivals are always a favorite around here. Today's conversation dives deep into the art and craft of creating an engaging literary festival as Anne welcomes Sarah Moriarty, the Executive Director of the Charleston Literary Festival, to the show. They talk about what goes into curating such a festival, what you may be glad to know before attending a literary festival yourself, and what makes a particularly satisfying in-person gathering. Especially when it comes to a good conversation about the books we love, or the books we didn't even know about before but are so glad we discovered. Sarah also shares her three-point recommendation for getting the most out of your festival experience. She tells us more about how she came to be in this position and shares details about this November's event, which is welcoming more than 70 writers and thinkers from around the globe, including more than a few names you have heard on this show before. Whether you've got this specific festival or a future one on your wish list, you'll hear great tips in today's conversation. Please share your suggestions or favorite festival moments by leaving a comment over on our show notes page, where you'll also find the list of titles discussed today. That's at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/497. As we get ready to mark our 500th episode, we want to take a moment to thank our Patreon community and the members there that help support the show's creation each week. If you're not yet a member of this community, it's a wonderful time to consider joining us. Each month we share bonus episodes on a rotating theme, including Industry Insights deep-dives, One Great Book episodes, Mini-Matchmaking sessions, Dear Book Therapist responses, and team member features like our Starter Guides. On top of all of the bonus episodes, our community members also enjoy full access to all our Summer Reading Guides and seasonal book previews, as well as our upcoming Team Best Books of the Year feature. Get the details and join us at patreon.com/whatshouldireadnext. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices