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Nickocy Phillips, a youth activist and entrepreneur, grew up in Buccoo Point, Tobago. She pursued an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Pharmacy at the College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT). She also obtained certifications in communication, micro-business, and entrepreneurship from the Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme (YTEPP) Ltd. She became a notable dance choreographer and a skilled musician, playing the steel pan. Her commitment to youth advocacy led to her election as the youngest youth officer of the Buccoo Village Council. In 2015, Phillips gained national recognition by placing in the top ten of Trinidad and Tobago's first Youth Prime Minister Competition. This achievement laid the foundation for her role as an ambassador for the NGO TT Youths Will Rise (TTYR), which she co-founded, focusing on on community organization, education, and youth development, culminating in her representation of Trinidad and Tobago at the United Nations' 63rd Session on the Commission of the Status of Women in 2019. Phillips launched her political career as an independent candidate for the Tobago West seat in the August 2020 general elections. She founded the Unity of the People party, promoting transparency, equality, accountability, and unity for all. Nickocy emphasizes the need for self-governance, improved tourism, and better financial independence for Tobago. She pledged to represent all Tobagonians impartially and to address pressing issues such as the air and sea bridge services, local governance, and equitable distribution of resources. She has outspokenly criticized governmental policies, including mandatory vaccination initiatives, emphasizing individual rights and informed choices. Her background in pharmacy informs her advocacy in public health, urging proper education around vaccinations and health resources. Included in diplomatic discussions regarding bilateral agreements in Switzerland and Sierra Leone, Phillips continues to push for international collaboration to benefit young people in Tobago and Trinidad. Her initiatives include advocating for sustainable development projects aimed at creating job opportunities and enhancing the overall welfare of her community. She often conducts walkabouts to connect with residents. Her approach to politics eschews flashy presentations in favor of substantive conversations, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of her constituents' needs. Phillips believes in empowering the youth of Tobago, dedicating her time to orchestrating programs that address their challenges. She envisions establishing a comprehensive facility offering services to various demographics, including young people, single parents, and battered women. This initiative reflects her commitment to fostering a safe and supportive environment for vulnerable groups in Tobago. In summary, Nickocy Phillips embodies a blend of compassion, tenacity, and vision. Her journey reflects an unwavering commitment to uplifting her community, advocating for the rights of the marginalized, and fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. As her career unfolds, Phillips is poised to influence the political landscape of Tobago, driven by her dedication to service and community empowerment.Connect with Ambassador Nickocy Phillips: FB- Political Leader N Phillips

Have you ever had every detail of your life planned? Where you will go to school? Who you'll marry? How many children you will have? They say, “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.”An unplanned, high-risk pregnancy, a newborn diagnosed with a terminal illness, and a failing marriage brought our guest, Angie Howell, to her knees. As a self-described “faithless woman,” she found herself on the bathroom floor, begging for mercy. Despite her anger at God, and the seemingly insurmountable health challenges her infant daughter, Jade, faced, Angie‘s faith began to flourish. As Angie shared, “I know Jesus because of Jade.”Through God‘s grace, a biker gang‘s prayers, and faith and trust in the Lord, Angie and Jade, are living proof of the beauty of a life reimagined.Special Guest:Angie Howell is a Pediatric Registered Nurse, former International Board CertifiedLactation Consultant, founder of Tender Hearts Home Healthcare, an inspirationalspeaker, and the author of Jewel of Heaven: A Beautiful Story of Brokenness,Redemption, and the Power of a Biker's Prayer. With over twenty-five years of experience in the medical field, Angie understands the complex yet personal life-and-death struggles of parenting a child born with extraordinary medical needs. After giving birth to seven healthy children, Angie's eighth child was born with a fatal brain abnormality.Angie has spent the past fifteen years working with children and adults withdisabilities and has grown her company, Tender Hearts Home Healthcare, to athriving agency in Northern Colorado. Angie holds a BA in Communication andEnglish as well as an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). She is the founder of anonprofit organization, Baja Blessing, that provides medical assistance in Tijuana,Mexico.She has seven daughters, one son, and thirteen grandchildren. Angie and heryoungest daughter, Jade, travel frequently between their homes in Colorado andTennessee and have two fiercely loved but obnoxious Labradoodles.To learn more and purchase her book, go to www.AngieHowell.com

Moraig Kisler took out the prize for Best New Talent in Sisters in Crime's Scarlet Stiletto Awards in 2013 for her short story, “Milko”. Moraig is a retired law clerk and a convenor of Sisters in Crime Australia. While studying an Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing at RMIT, Moraig began writing a crime novel The Saltworks. She dabbles in short stories and micro fiction but is always drawn to the dark side. Send your feedback to admin@sistersincrime.org.auCreditsConcept designer, co-producer, and narrator: Susanna LobezCo-producer: Carmel ShuteProduction Manager: Tim CoyGraphic Designer: Caz BrownCopyright Sisters in Crime Australia

Robin Kanters is een paar jaar geleden begonnen als time-outdocent op een VSO-school. Ondertussen is Robin de Associate Degree-opleiding, Educatief Professional Beroepsonderwijs gaan volgen aan Hogeschool Windesheim. Zijn docent Anne van de Weg vertelt over de opleiding en wat je met zo'n opleiding kan doen.

In today's episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel speaks with Angie Osborn, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, discussing her journey in mental health, the importance of compassionate communication, and the need for integrated care. They explore the impact of mentorship, the stigma surrounding mental health, and the significance of active listening in supporting others. Angie shares her insights on managing emotional triggers and emphasizes the importance of kindness and understanding in healthcare and personal relationships. Key Moments00:00 – Introductions00:45 – Angie's Journey in Mental Health03:05 – Mentorship and Leadership in Healthcare05:10 – The Importance of Compassion and Grace09:12 – Witnessing Compassion15:45 – Understanding Mental Health Stigmas18:30 – Active Listening as a Tool for Support23:00 – Managing Triggers and Emotional Responses32:05 – “We are all, really, the same and we need be kinder to each other” Resources for you: More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Connect with Angie on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angie-o-b692a223aLearn more about Unwind Your Mind Psychiatry Clinic: UYM-Clinic.comLearn more about the Mom & Mitchell Foundation: https://momandmitchell.org/Learn more about Marcus' Books: https://marcusengel.com/store/Subscribe to our podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to our podcast through YouTube: https://bit.ly/Youtube-MarcusEngelPodcast More about Angie:Angie Osborn, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is the founder of Unwind Your Mind Psychiatry & Wellness in Yukon, where she delivers compassionate, inclusive, and nonjudgmental mental health care to individuals ages 5 to 99, with a special focus on children and adolescents. With nearly 20 years of nursing experience, Angie's journey began at 17 when she enrolled in an LPN program, graduating in 2006. This marked the start of her dedicated career in nursing and mental health.Determined to advance her education, Angie earned an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) in 2010. Despite facing various challenges, she persevered with resilience and determination—a trait inherited from her mother. Initially focusing on critical care and cardiac issues, she soon recognized a significant lack of support for the mental health community, particularly in Oklahoma, which inspired her to address this gap.Angie values the importance of having healthcare providers who reflect and understand the diverse communities they serve. In 2015, she completed her bachelor's degree and discovered a passion for psychiatry. Driven by the critical need for mental health resources in her community, she earned her master's degree in psychiatry from Maryville University in 2022.Her psychiatry experience began in 2023 at an urgent care and primary care clinic in Yukon, Oklahoma, where she honed her skills in comprehensive patient care and developed a deeper understanding of diverse health needs. Angie launched her clinic in October 2025, offering medication management and psychotherapy services. Her dedication to fostering a supportive environment for mental wellness continues to inspire her work.2/10/2025 Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare Ep 161 – Navigating Mental Health – Angie Osborn

CREED MEDIA LINKS https://www.creedmedia.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/creedmedia/ ACCent on Music Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTWMQ08RaYg Curtis is self-taught filmmaker & video producer who established the 'CREED' business name at 14 years of age and has continued it ever since. Since running his business and also graduating an Associate Degree of Film, his love for visual arts, working with others and cinematic storytelling has grown beyond measure. In the last number of years he's developed a deep passion for working with school communities. Whether it's to enhance their marketing or capture an event, he loves working with students and staff and would be thrilled to work with your college. In October of 2023, CREED Media was proud to have accomplished its first ever feature length film; a documentary called 'ACCent on Music'. In partnership with the Associated Catholic Colleges, this story follows the logistical nightmare of coordinating 600 students from 13 secondary schools to perform a combined concert at Hamer Hall. This production was pitched in February of 2020 and eventually commenced its first day of shooting May of 2022. 26 days and 83 interviews later, the film entered its post-production season which lasted nearly exactly a year due to the ever-changing landscape of the story with no pre-written script to follow.

Mattijs en Stijn vertellen over de tweejarige Associate Degree opleiding Educatief Professional Beroepsonderwijs (AD EPB). Met deze opleiding kunnen zij als leraarondersteuner zelfstandig functioneren onder de verantwoordelijkheid van een bevoegde docent. Docent Fanny Luykx (Hogeschool Rotterdam) licht het programma toe. Voor sommigen is de AD een eindopleiding. Anderen gebruiken het als een vooropleiding om in twee jaar een 2e-graads bevoegheid te halen.

Send us a textLt. Patrick Juliano began his career with the Palm Coast Fire Department in 2006 as a Volunteer Firefighter and became a career firefighter in 2008. He earned his Firefighter Certification from First Coast Technical College, obtained his EMT Certification in New York, and completed his Paramedic training and Associate Degree at Daytona State College. Patrick furthered his education by earning a Bachelor's Degree from Flagler College and a Master's from Barry University. He was promoted to Driver Engineer in 2018 and to Lieutenant in 2021. Before joining the fire service, he worked as an EMT in New York and spent several years in the funeral industry. In addition to his firefighting responsibilities, Lieutenant Juliano serves as the department's Public Information Officer and is the Palm Coast Professional Firefighters Vice President.Patrick's Email Scale 2 The Top with Dr. Lyman Montgomery Welcome to Scale 2 the Top," the essential podcast for business leaders and HR...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Coach Durden is entering year twenty as head girl's coach of the Buford Lady Wolves. He is originally from Midville, GA and played basketball at Coastal Community College in Brunswick, GA., where he received an Associate Degree in Business. He then attended Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education. Durden is semi-retired and his daily duties include serving as an assistant athletic director for Buford High School.  Overall, Coach Durden is going into his 37th season as a head coach. This past year the Lady Wolves achieved a 26 and 4 record before being eliminated in the "Elite Eight" of the 7A state tournament. Last season, the Lady Wolves achieved a 27 and 5 record and advanced to the 7A “Final Four.”  Durden's Lady Wolves have played in ten of the past sixteen state championship games, while winning the state titles in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2011, 2010 and 2009 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevin-furtado/support

Meet Jacqueline Goodwin is an ordained pastor and prophetess whose ministry focus is deliverance and healing. She has a passion and heart for you, leading her to various positions within the ministry and career field. Since 2002 Goodwin has served as Youth Director, a mentor, and Sunday School teacher within her local church. A former paralegal, educator, and substance abuse counselor who uses her empowerment gift to transform lives within her career field. She has earned a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from Regent University, a Master of Counseling from Webster University, Columbia SC, a Master of Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University, Lynchburg VA, an Associate Degree of Paralegal graduating “Magna Cum Laude” from South University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Francis Marion University, Florence SC. She is the author of, Healing in the Vessel A Mother's Love A Daughter's Journey of Faith, and From Bitter to Better. She is the co-author of several books: Grief to Grind Anthology: Meant for My Good, Women of Power II, It Takes Money, Honey, Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude, and Entrepreneurs Who R.I.S.E. She is an International Speaker for the I AM Her Women Conference. She is an Amazon bestselling author. She has been featured on the cover of I AM Queen Magazine, CWBN Times, and Growth Women's Business Network Magazine. She resides in South Carolina with her son, two daughters and granddaughter. Her hobbies include running, walking, meditating, writing, counseling youth, and working in the community. www.facebook.com/jacquelinegoodwin Instagram: lenisegoodwin Twitter: jacquelinegoodwin@Jacquel58497682 Tik Tok: @authorjacquelinegoodwin https://www.amazon.com/author/jacquel... https://www.healinginthevesselinterna... https://www.healinginthevesselinterna... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089M61LPZ ------------- Learn more: @bluimpressionspublishing Get you FREE Gift here: https://yourartisticexpressions.com/ Would you like for us to interview your speakers at your next event? https://www.ctrmedianetwork.com/contact Do you want to start a podcast? Click to purchase this book: https://www.ctrmedianetwork.com/categ... #ctrmedianetwork #thetinaramsayshow #bluimpressionspublishing #litconsc #thepowerofpodcasting

This week the contemporary impressionist Anne Blair Brown. Her work centers on intimate scenes inspired by local surroundings as well as travel in the US and abroad. She says: “My artwork starts in reality and evolves through my imagination. As an impressionist, I believe in a painting process that enables me to tap into my creativity rather than trying to copy and perfect. My goal is to invite you, the viewer, to connect to the painting such that you personalize the experience and use your own imagination to complete the story.”  Anne was born in North Kingstown, Rhode Island and at the age of four her family moved to Tennessee. Her mother is Rachel Blair, a licensed clinical social worker and caterer, and her father James Brown is a financial advisor. She is the youngest of three children, she has an older brother and sister. Anne attended Saint Henry School and The Harpeth Hall School in Nashville followed by the University of Georgia, and Watkins College of Art & Design, Nashville where she earned an Associate Degree. She began teaching art some 25 years ago and offers online courses and workshops for painters of all skill levels. Her in-person sessions take place at Bluebird Hill Retreat in Santa Fe, TN. Anne lives in Nashville, TN with her husband the impressionist & abstract artist, Trey Finney. Anne's website: anneblairbrown.comInstagram: @ablairbrownstudioFacebook: anneblairbrown & anneblairbrownstudio Some favorite female artists:Haidee-Jo SummersCarolyn AndersonAnn LarsenYer Za VueDawn WhitelawIvetta Lokhmatova Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramAART on FacebookEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wisp--4769409/support.

This week the contemporary impressionist Anne Blair Brown. Her work centers on intimate scenes inspired by local surroundings as well as travel in the US and abroad. She says: “My artwork starts in reality and evolves through my imagination. As an impressionist, I believe in a painting process that enables me to tap into my creativity rather than trying to copy and perfect. My goal is to invite you, the viewer, to connect to the painting such that you personalize the experience and use your own imagination to complete the story.”  Anne was born in North Kingstown, Rhode Island and at the age of four her family moved to Tennessee. Her mother is Rachel Blair, a licensed clinical social worker and caterer, and her father James Brown is a financial advisor. She is the youngest of three children, she has an older brother and sister. Anne attended Saint Henry School and The Harpeth Hall School in Nashville followed by the University of Georgia, and Watkins College of Art & Design, Nashville where she earned an Associate Degree. She began teaching art some 25 years ago and offers online courses and workshops for painters of all skill levels. Her in-person sessions take place at Bluebird Hill Retreat in Santa Fe, TN. Anne lives in Nashville, TN with her husband the impressionist & abstract artist, Trey Finney. Anne's website: anneblairbrown.comInstagram: @ablairbrownstudioFacebook: anneblairbrown & anneblairbrownstudio Some favorite female artists:Haidee-Jo SummersCarolyn AndersonAnn LarsenYer Za VueDawn WhitelawIvetta Lokhmatova Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramAART on FacebookEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.

Colleen Laffey is a camera operator whose credits include: Love is Blind, World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji, American Grit, Capture, Master Chef, Jersey Shore, The Bachelorette, Kings of Pain, Are You The One, and MotoMaidens. She has, she says, become obsessed with photography, it's her drug of choice and gets in her flow state when she's shooting. Colleen was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1960, the oldest of three children—she has a brother, Marty, and sister Maureen. Her mother, Dale was a homemaker, and her father Marty a bank loan officer. Colleen's childhood was largely spent outdoors and when it came time to graduate from High School she chose to attend the Art Institute of Pittsburgh where she graduated with an Associate Degree in Photography.  From there she began working in outdoor recreation as a still photographer, a river guide, video kayaker, ski instructor and ski patrol. She worked 4 years at WVPB, and chance opportunity to run camera on a large show changed the course of her career, and at the age of 44 she settled into the unscripted TV industry becoming a sought-after camera operator. Colleen lives in Fayetteville, WV, in a house she designed, and in her spare time she can be found mountain biking or whitewater kayaking.Colleen's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1837418/Instagram @cococam https://www.instagram.com/cococam/ Colleen's playlist:Talking Heads, A Naive MelodyRestless, James McMurtryCounting Stars, One RepublicI Don't Know, Lisa Hannigan Some favorite female artists in visual arts:Annie Lebowitz, photographerEllen Kuras. cinematographerZaha Hadid, architect Produced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramAART on FacebookEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wisp--4769409/support.

Colleen Laffey is a camera operator whose credits include: Love is Blind, World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji, American Grit, Capture, Master Chef, Jersey Shore, The Bachelorette, Kings of Pain, Are You The One, and MotoMaidens. She has, she says, become obsessed with photography, it's her drug of choice and gets in her flow state when she's shooting. Colleen was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1960, the oldest of three children—she has a brother, Marty, and sister Maureen. Her mother, Dale was a homemaker, and her father Marty a bank loan officer. Colleen's childhood was largely spent outdoors and when it came time to graduate from High School she chose to attend the Art Institute of Pittsburgh where she graduated with an Associate Degree in Photography.  From there she began working in outdoor recreation as a still photographer, a river guide, video kayaker, ski instructor and ski patrol. She worked 4 years at WVPB, and chance opportunity to run camera on a large show changed the course of her career, and at the age of 44 she settled into the unscripted TV industry becoming a sought-after camera operator. Colleen lives in Fayetteville, WV, in a house she designed, and in her spare time she can be found mountain biking or whitewater kayaking.Colleen's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1837418/Instagram @cococam https://www.instagram.com/cococam/ Colleen's playlist:Talking Heads, A Naive MelodyRestless, James McMurtryCounting Stars, One RepublicI Don't Know, Lisa Hannigan Some favorite female artists in visual arts:Annie Lebowitz, photographerEllen Kuras. cinematographerZaha Hadid, architect Produced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramAART on FacebookEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.

Wanda Carolina Santos is an executive member for a nonprofit in Massachusetts, dedicated to serving people with disabilities. With over 22 years in human services, including 17.5 years in leadership roles, she currently chairs the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Passionate about advocacy and equal opportunities, Wanda's work is driven by personal experiences and a commitment to inclusion. She holds an Associate Degree in Human Services and a Direct Support Certificate from Northern Essex Community College and is pursuing further studies at Cambridge College Boston. Recognized for her contributions, Wanda received the YWCA Tribute to Women Award in 2020 and participated in the 2023 CLS Seminar at the Massachusetts State House.

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 278 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Be Fearless Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base in the Be FearLESS Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: this self striping colorway is a bright rainbow colorway that's meant to mimic the logo for our FearLESS Living Fund Meters for Stash Dash: 290.4 meters   Raven Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn in the Raven Colorway from the Yarnable Box. Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the Yarn: Speckled colorway with a cream base. Green, gray/black and hot pink colors speckled in. Meters for Stash Dash: 256 meters   Beer Hat Pattern: Beer Stein Hat by Lindsay Hoffman (free crochet hat available on this blog) Yarn: Lion Brand Homespun Yarn- Hepplewhite & Red Heart Super Saver- Gold Hook: G: 4.25 mm (started with an H but thought the gauge was too large. Other Materials: 3 Pipe Cleaners Ravelry Project Page Dan's friend Chris' wife asked for this for her husband (he excitedly agreed). He's a brewer and manager at one of our local breweries, Vitamin Sea, so maybe he'll sport it to work. Meters for Stash Dash: 120.7   Total for Stash Dash meters for this episode: 667.1 meters   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Vera's Christmas Stocking Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Riley's 16th Birthday Flower Top Pattern:  Riley found in this TikTok video Hook: G (4.0 mm) Yarn: Caron Skinny Cakes in the Grape Raisin UVA colorway (purchased 3) Ravelry Project Page YouTube Video Linked instructions   Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this Playlist This subscription is not available to new subscribers but there's a new one coming in the Fall. Blanket Pre-Orders for the Murder She Knit club are available now! Please consider using my Affiliate Link. The patterns for this kit will be the Northeasterly Blanket by Melissa Alexander-Loomis (knit version) and the Northeasterly blanket by Katy Stevens (crochet version).  Progress: I finished 5 (of 9) my May squares.   Static Musselburgh Pattern: Musselburgh Hat by Ysolda Teague (7 GBP Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & on Ysolda's website) Yarn: Knit Picks Static Fingering Weight Yarn in the Peppercorn colorway Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) & US 2.5 (3.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page   My Little Unicorn Socks Yarn: Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank in the My Little Unicorn colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page Gray background with white and pink unicorns that look like My Little Pony. My inner 80's child loved this one. Progress: Started in July of 2023. Past the cuff of the second sock when I picked them up. I knit the leg and heel over Memorial Day Weekend 2024.   Trish's New Orleans Socks Yarn- Cat Tails Yarn in the Chartreux Base (75% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 10% Silver Stellina) in the Christmas Bonfires Colorway (part of the Down in New Orleans Collection) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Trish purchased in New Orleans in 2024 (exclusive colorway for the Quarter Stitch). $34. Progress: at the heel of the first sock   Julia's Cozy Clusters Blanket Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) Yarn: Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in the Hibiscus Colorway (purchased 3). 1 skein of Loops & Threads Impeccable in Orange for the border) Hooks: H (5.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page I initially bought 2 skeins based on the size of a similar blanket I made with this pattern, but after coming to the end of the first skein I knew it wouldn't be large enough. I probably should have/could have used an I hook. 2 row repeat that is easy to memorize. Almost done with the 3rd skein. Plan to finish the first week of June.   Brainstorming Took a chair off the side of the road- the arms are ripped at the front but the rest looks great, so I am going to crochet covers for the arms!   From the Armchair   One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Wellness by Nathan Hill. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   In My Travels Aila and I drove out to Great Barrington for Eme's Associate Degree graduation ceremony. We enjoyed dinner at Steam and an ice cream afterwards. In taking Eme to pick up their pottery pieces for the year to bring home, I got to see and hear all about it! At the graduation ceremony the next day, I was chatting for awhile only to look up when asked what I was knitting to see Crispina French, who I know from her vending at Rhinebeck! Talk about a small world!   KAL News Summer Bingo with Monica & Cortney of the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast Tour de Fleece- check out this Ravelry Group for official details. Saturday, June 29, 2024 through Sunday, July 21, 2024. Rest Days: Monday, July 8 and Monday, July 15. There are challenge days, Teams and prizes. Colors of Fall with the Yarniacs Podcast Group. June 20- September 22 Summer Spin In with the Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Podcast Group- May 27 - September 2 WIP Bingo with Cerulean Orchid- June 1-30th. (several West Coast US LYSs participating but you can join online too) Summer Sock Camp with the Crazy Sock Lady The Knit Girllls are hosting their annual Stash Dash Event from May 24-August 31,2024. Discord link: knit girllls discord Jasmin (of the Knitmore Girls Podcast) & I are competing again this year. Check out my Stash Dash Spreadsheet here   Events Flock Fiber Festival- August 9-11 in Seattle, WA Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY (GREEN-Witch) Vermont Sheep & Wool: October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Seattle Knitters Guild Site.   Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know!   Life in Focus I give a quick update on my word of the year HEART, which I've been seeing hearts in/on the trees lately! I share a quick goals update and a health update about my parents.   On a Happy Note Dan and I celebrated our 20th Anniversary on May 22nd- the 143rd day of the year (which happened in 2024 only because its a Leap Year- usually Day 143 is May 23rd). Minot's Light Lighthouse's light signal, a 1-4-3 flashing cycle adopted in 1894, is locally referred to as "I LOVE YOU" (1-4-3 being the number of letters in that phrase), and it is often cited as such by romantic couples within its range. Friday of Memorial Day Weekend we went out for dinner (to use up a gift card- which we still had $1 left on when we left) and to a friends' house for a fire. Saturday & Sunday pool days My niece Riley got her learner's permit and drove us home from the grocery store! Teddy and the snorkel (so cute) Baby Vera's first swim The long weekend allowed me the extra day off to clean out our pantry and my closet. I switched out my winter clothes for summer ones, took donations to Savers and did shopping and meal prep for the week. It felt great. Deer and turtles abound!   Quote of the Week Writer and designer Edith Wharton, the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, on what causes old age: "The producer of old age is habit: the deathly process of doing the same thing in the same way at the same hour day after day, first from carelessness, then from inclination, at last from cowardice or inertia. Habit is necessary; but it is the habit of having careless habits, of turning a trail into a rut, that must be incessantly fought against if one is to remain alive... one can remain alive long past the usual date of disintegration if one is unafraid of change, insatiable in intellectual curiosity, interested in big things, and happy in small ways." Source: A Backward Glance (lightly edited for clarity)   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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Bernice Johnson was born and raised in a small, country town in South Carolina but recently gave up country life to become a resident of the Capital of South Carolina in 2019. She holds licenses in Property & Casualty and Life for the South Carolina Department of Insurance. Bernice is currently a Senior Commercial Underwriter Assistant, where she supports a team of various commercial property insurance underwriters. Bernice has devoted her life to doing her best to make her past life choices work positively for her and her three children. When depression knocked on her front door and she was afraid to answer, Bernice resolved to work on herself and now uses what she learned from the challenges she faced to help others overcome their obstacles. She has a mindset of a perfectionist, but her life has been far from perfect. Becoming a parent at the young age of 20 years old, and now as a single mother of three, Bernice realized that she had to work on herself and build a life for her family. She developed the F.O.Y.E.R. method and has found great success in turning negative situations into positive learning opportunities for growth. F.O.Y.E.R. is an acronym for Focus On Yourself Every day Regardless. In 2022, Bernice has broken strongholds and barriers to become her family's first generational trailblazer. She is a contributing author of the Amazon Bestselling anthology, More Than a Conqueror. Her chapter reflects on how facing a life crisis gave her clarity about her divine purpose. By telling her story and sharing God's glory, Bernice has been featured in the Women of Purpose and Dignity Magazine. Bernice is an advocate for mental health. She holds an Associate Degree in Business Administration and is a Certified Life Coach. Bernice credits God for her designated journey, which she calls, “A journey of second chances.” She believes her storms in life were on purpose for a purpose. She thanks God for it all. Acknowledging and recognizing that feeling of hopelessness that so often causes people to get stuck, Bernice seeks to be an inspiration to others and give them hope. She has overcome many trials and tribulations in her own life and wants to show people they can conquer even the most difficult situations they may have encountered. Bernice is an Award-Winning Author. She was presented the Literary Titan Silver Book Award in August 2023 for her work titled "Keep on Keeping On ~ Your G.R.O.W.T.H Will Bear Fruit to Feed Others. She is a recovering workaholic but has since slowed down to stop and smell the roses. When she is not helping others, Bernice finds great fulfillment in daily journaling. https://a.co/d/c9PQc89u --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetinaramsayshow/message

Mark Lazarus joins Ramon and the PD Flight Crew this week in the MissionCTRL studios to share his 20-year journey in IT and discuss how IT programs are transforming lives. Lazarus serves as the Program Manager of Information Technology at The Workplace's Tech Ready Career Training Program. In high school, Mark was an avid athlete, participating in basketball, track, and martial arts. After an injury, his guidance counselor recommended pursuing a career in IT. Following this advice, Lazarus earned an Associate Degree in Computer and Information Systems Security and Information Assurance from Norwalk Community College, followed by a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology with a minor in Sociology from UConn. Mark's extensive real-life experience makes him the ideal advocate for serving the Bridgeport community by bridging the gap between job seekers and employers' demands. The Tech Ready Career Training Program focuses on accessibility, designing courses that equip participants with the skills and certifications needed to excel in the dynamic field of technology. In the "Tech Ready Career Training" segment, participants will have the opportunity to take classes covering a wide range of essential IT skills: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Server+, SQL, Project Management, AWS Cloud, Google Cloud, Python, and IC2 Cybersecurity.  Before we dive into today's main discussion, Ramon recaps his recent trip to Arizona, the PD Flight Crew shares updates on changes in web cookies that businesses need to be aware of, and we celebrate the Knicks making it to the second round of the playoffs. . . . Find Mission CTRL on Anchor, Apple Podcast, Spotify, and our website. Mission CTRL aims to ignite the innovative spirit inside us all through providing budding and successful entrepreneurs and community leaders with a platform to share their stories and inspire others. Tune in every Wednesday and catch up with the team at Peralta Design as we unleash the origin stories behind some exceptional leaders, share marketing/branding insights, and navigate the ever-changing currents of pop culture. Subscribe for weekly branding and entrepreneurial content here!  To learn more about Peralta Design's work visit peraltadesign.com. #welaunchbrands #digitalagency #mbeagency #mbe #digital #branding #marketing #web #startups #creative #BrandU #w2 #fulltime #leadership #contentcreator #contentstrategy #marketingstrategy #entrepreneurs #business #launchyourbrand

In Episode 269,  I have the pleasure of conversing with Mandy Ficara, Founder of Every Last One Rescue. After a 16-year creative career, Mandy decided this year to drop everything and start a dog rescue non-profit. Mandy has an Associate Degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications from Fashion Institute of Technology and Bachelor Degree  in Apparel Merchandising and Product Development from Bowling  Green State University. Every Last One Rescue is a foster-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization, committed to making a difference in the lives of animals in our community. Founded with the belief that every animal deserves a second chance at life, it works tirelessly to rescue dogs from the unnecessary risk of euthanasia at overcrowded shelters, provide them with the love and care they need, and match them with loving foster homes while they wait for their adoption day.I first found about Every Last One Rescue a week after it launched at March 2024, when I was walking official Premier Chess mascot Max and met volunteer Sara Heilbronner, who was walking Milton, who was the first dog adopted through Everyone Last One Rescue! In the episode, we speak about non-profit management, fundraising, volunteering, the upcoming Rescue Puppy Yoga event on May 19, the adoption event at Boris and Horton on May 18 and more. 

ShawnP and Big Rupe emphasize that some K-12 environments are actually preparing students for Community Colleges, but misleading them to believe they are ready for four year universities. Tha Brothers believe parents and students should evaluate their high schools and aim for Associated Degrees as the next logical step towards lifelong success. #College #CommunityCollege #debt #studentloans #university #Associate #Degree

Angel Riveros is a Colombian Designer based in Los Angeles CA. He founded his own Design Studio in early 2019 after five years of working for a luxury residential design studio in West Hollywood CA. Since very early on, Angel's design and aesthetic approach stood out not just for his creativity and abilities but also for his talented argumentative skills. He often will transport his audience to the roots of his decision making and creative process. Angel has been eager to bring his vision to the world even before finishing his Associate Degree in Cali Colombia. By the age of 22 he had already designed and built 5 restaurants. In 2015 after briefly attending to Architectural School In Cali Colombia, he moved to The United States to attend The Art Institute of California Hollywood.   While attending school he was offered a designer position at a high end residential design studio. This position gave him the opportunity to be part of the development, execution and completion of multi-million dollar properties for Top Real Estate agents, developers and celebrities. Angel founded his own design studio AIR Studio in 2019. Since then, he has creatively lead and managed several remodeling and development projects for top Disney Executives and recognized L.A. Developers. Parallel to his design background, Angel has been also passionate about content creation and entertainment media, In 2022 thanks to a YouTube video, Angel got called to participate in the second season of the competition show HOGAR STAR from the network Discovery Familia. Angel competed against 7 talented designers and after 5 difficult challenges he took home the first place. This marked the beginning of a new phase on Angel's creative journey, after the show aired he joined forces with Celebrity Master Chef Aaron Sanchez and designer Cris Mercado to a new tv show where the 3 of them find Latino restaurants with untapped potential and together take the restaurant to the next level. Angel has demonstrated not just talent but perseverance and dedication to his craft to overcome the difficulties of growing up in an unprivileged environment. His focus right now is to keep building up his voice and brand to keep making a positive impact on his community, and inspire others to work towards achieving their dreams.

This week I'm interviewing Josh Thompson and discussing all things about his life and healing journey after divorce. Joshua Thompson is the oldest of five siblings and was raised by ‘goodly parents' in the beautiful mountains of Southern California. He served as a full-time missionary in the Washington Tacoma Mission and has served in various callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was married in 2003 in the Bountiful Utah Temple and is the proud father of four children. Unfortunately, his marriage ended in divorce in 2021. Shortly after the divorce, Joshua created the YouTube channel ‘Junctions & Journeys' where he produced approximately 75 videos discussing divorce from the perspective of an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In his videos, he shared some of his personal struggles, triumphs, lessons learned, and various tidbits of inspiration that were part of his healing journey. Most importantly, he shared his testimony of Jesus Christ and the hope that only He can provide. Joshua earned an Associate Degree from BYU-Idaho and a Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah. He currently works as an engineering project manager in the oil and gas industry and has called Texas ‘home' since 2011. Joshua is passionate about many things including spending time with his children, eating delicious food, baking, working out, playing pickleball, reading, listening to podcasts, and serving those in need. Thank you so much for listening to this episode! I'm honored and excited to be on this journey to healing and personal growth with you. If you enjoyed the podcast, I'd love to ask you to take 2 minutes to leave me a 5-star review on your podcast app, that way we can help even more men and women find joy in their divorce journies. XO- Jenn

MCALLEN, Texas - Two of the three leaders of the Texas Workforce Commission attended South Texas College's 2024 Workforce Summit.They were Joe Esparza, who serves as the commissioner representing employers on the TWC board, and Alberto Treviño III, who serves as the commissioner representing labor on the board.The two workforce development experts spoke on a panel titled: Microcredentials, Credentials of Value, Industry-Recognized Credentials and What They Mean for Employability and Living Wages. The moderator was Lone Star National Bank Executive Vice President Julian Alvarez, himself a former TWC commissioner.After the panel discussion had ended one question was taken from the audience. It came from Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez but it was more of a statement. Cortez said he wished the local workforce commissions had more leeway in how they were allowed to spend their money. He said the Rio Grande Valley is unique and as a result, the local workforce groups should have more discretion on what can do with the funds sent down by the state.Here are the biographies of the two commissioners that spoke:Alberto Treviño IIIAlberto Treviño III serves as the Commissioner Representing Labor for the Texas Workforce Commission. Governor Greg Abbott appointed him to the three-member Commission on January 9, 2023.  Prior to his appointment, Commissioner Treviño of Harlingen served as a retired U.S. Border Patrol agent. Treviño has nearly 33 years of combined law enforcement and border patrol experience, with 21 years of service to Local 3307 of the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC), where he served as executive vice president, and later, as treasurer.Prior to NBPC, Commissioner Treviño served as a police instructor, background investigator, and patrol officer for the Harlingen Police Department. He is a 3rd degree knight of the Knights of Columbus, former member of the City of Harlingen Tennis Advisory Board, and former volunteer for Little League Baseball. Treviño received an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Texas Southmost College.Joe Esparza Joe Esparza currently serves as the Commissioner Representing Employers for the Texas Workforce Commission. Governor Abbott appointed him to the three-member commission on November 7, 2023.In his role, Commissioner Esparza serves as an advocate for over 660,000 Texas employers and over 3 million small businesses. He and his team serve as a key resource for all Texas employers to help businesses grow and thrive in Texas.Prior to his appointment, Commissioner Esparza was sworn in as Texas Deputy Secretary of State on December 14, 2018. In addition, Esparza previously served as a Senior Appointments Manager in the office of the Governor, overseeing numerous gubernatorial appointments during Governor Abbott's first term. A graduate of Texas Tech University, Esparza earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications. Esparza received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps and is a Veteran of the Global War on Terrorism, having served in Iraq.South Texas College's 2024 Workforce Summit was held in the Student Union Building of STC's Pecan Campus in McAllen.Here is an audio recording of everything the two workforce commissioners said on the panel.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

Jacqueline was a school counselor, going about a pretty regular life. Everything changed on a dime when she got an HIV+ diagnosis. She decided to use God, rather than modern medicine, with the results ending up in her favor. Not only did she get cured from HIV, her life blossomed in ways she never would have expected. Hear about how Jacqueline's perspectives changed around so many things as a result of how she was healed. Find out what unconditional love looks like. Witness what can happen when a person follows God's messaging. Bio Jacqueline Goodwin is an ordained pastor and prophetess whose ministry focus is deliverance and healing. She has a passion and heart for the youth which has led her to various positions within the ministry and career field. Since 2002, Goodwin has served as Youth Director, a mentor, and a Sunday School teacher within her local church. A former paralegal, educator, and substance abuse counselor, she uses her gift of empowerment to transform lives. She earned a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from Regent University, Master of Counseling from Webster University, Columbia SC, Master of Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University, Lynchburg VA, an Associate Degree of Paralegal graduating “Magna Cum Laude” from South University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Francis Marion University, Florence SC. She's the author of Healing in the Vessel: A Mother's Love A Daughter's Journey of Faith, and co-author of several Anthologies: Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude, Grief to Grind Anthology: How did I lost Myself in a Relationship, Meant for My Good, Women of Power II, Hearing God's Voice Above The Chaos, and It takes Money Honey. Jacqueline is an International Speaker for the I AM Her Women Conference, an Amazon bestselling author, and has been featured on the cover of I AM Queen, Growth Women's Business Network, and CWBN Times Magazine. She currently resides in South Carolina with her son, two daughters, and granddaughter. Her hobbies include running, walking, meditating, writing, counseling youth, and community work. Guest Info. Instagram: lenisegoodwin Twitter: jacquelinegoodwin@Jacquel58497682 Julie's Info. Julie@courage-ignite.com https://www.courage-ignite.com/ https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite https://www.instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite/ https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite Podcast — Bold Becoming Book — Masters of Change—MOC-amazon Music — Happy African Village by John Bartmann --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julie-browne/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julie-browne/support

Jenn Mepham, the 2023 Outstanding Recent Alumna, joins Harper Talks and shares insight into her career as the System Simulation Education Specialist for Advocate Health system. Jenn talks about training nurses for all types of medical scenarios through simulation and what it was like pivoting to an unexpected role during the COVID-19 Pandemic. She earned her Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology from ISU in 2011, her Associate Degree in Nursing from Harper College in 2014, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2019.

Highlights this week. Interviews may be abbreviated. For the date and hour podcast to hear more, see the note 0:00 Bonus Track: Katie Hobbs promised to secure the border and make Arizona safe when she ran for Governor

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Catalyst. To virtually tour Catalyst and claim your space on campus, or host an upcoming event: CLICK HERE---Episode Overview: Joining us on this episode is Dan Wright, Chief Nursing Officer at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, a passionate executive pioneering authentic connections between leaders and frontline staff to improve care culture. With over 19 years of nursing leadership experience aimed at elevating care quality, patient outcomes, and colleague engagement, Dan believes deeply in people-centered leadership. While together, Dan shares how regular rounding on units, hosting open forums for team member feedback, and inviting caregivers to shadow him helps humanize executive roles while building trust. We also discuss the challenging reality of current nursing shortages and burnout. Dan explains that re-inspiring and motivating staff through relationship building and helping them feel valued and invested is key to overcoming these crises. By putting people first, Dan sees a path forward for healthcare that enables both compassionate, quality care and a positive work environment. Join us for this important, timely, and invigorating conversation. Let's go! Episode Highlights:Leading with authenticity- being your true self breaks down barriers between leaders and staffRounding and shadowing- increased informal interactions strengthen connectionsNursing shortages and burnout- COVID aftermath has challenged workforce mental healthInspiring caregivers- helping staff feel valued and invested fosters engagementIt's about people first- focusing on culture and environment enables quality careAbout our Guest: Dan has more than 19 years of combined leadership experience with positive patient outcomes and colleague engagement. Early in his nursing career, Dan worked his way from staff nurse to charge nurse, nurse manager, nursing director and beyond. He has taken on leadership roles overseeing perioperative services, clinical operations and patient care services, and also served as Corporate Director of Nursing Practice Standards for HCA Healthcare. He served in various nurse executive roles including Chief Nursing Officer in MetroWest Boston and as a system Chief Nursing Officer in New York. He currently is the Chief Nursing Officer at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital. Dan received his Associate Degree in Nursing from Hondros College School of Nursing, and both his Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master in Health Administration from Ohio University. He has also completed the HCA Executive Development Program where he received the EDP CNO Award in 2020.He believes in people-centered leadership and making connections with all those he serves from caregivers, patients, and the community. His focus and passion is investing in caregivers to improve both the culture and environment for people to prosper and provide the best quality and compassionate care for the community.Links Supporting This Episode:Ascension Website: CLICK HEREDaniel Wright LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREAscension Twitter page: CLICK HERE Mike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page:

Vicki Calhoun grew up in a military family then married into the military. She has lived in five different countries and six states. She was born into a military family. Her mother was from England U.K. and her father was from Kentucky. They met when he was in the Air Force and was stationed in England as an Air Traffic controller. Vicki began her freshman year of high school in Michigan, while her father was stationed in Vietnam. The family moved to Charleston, South Carolina when he returned stateside and she finished high school in South Carolina. She attended the College of Charleston and received an Associate Degree before moving to Japan. While in Japan (1975-1979) Vicky worked as a model in Tokyo. When she returned to the United States, she went back to college and worked as a travel agent in Florida. For the following fifteen years, she was a travel agent. She enjoys pottery and reading. She was a volunteer for Heifer International and at her children's school and, through her church, reaches out to the homeless population in Little Rock.

Jacqueline Goodwin is an ordained pastor and prophetess whose ministry focus is deliverance and healing. She has a passion and heart for the youth which has led her to various positions within the ministry and career field. Since 2002 Goodwin has served as Youth Director, a mentor, and a Sunday School teacher within her local church. A former paralegal, educator, and substance abuse counselor who uses her gift of empowerment to transform lives within her career field. She has earned a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from Regent University, Master of Counseling from Webster University, Columbia SC, a Master of Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University, Lynchburg VA, an Associate Degree of Paralegal graduating “Magna Cum Laude” from South University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Francis Marion University, Florence SC. She is the author of, Healing in the Vessel A Mother's Love A Daughter's Journey of Faith and From Bitter to Better. She is the co-author of several Anthologies: Grief to Grind Anthology: How did I lose Myself in a Relationship, Meant for My Good, Women of Power II, Hearing God's Voice Above The Chaos, It Takes Money Honey, and The Power of H.E.R. Testimony. She is an International Speaker for the I AM Her Women Conference. She is an Amazon bestselling author. She has been featured on the cover of I AM Queen Magazine. She won the Pastor of the Year Award for the I AM H. E.R. International Awards.

Crystal Waltman was extremely good at softball, and got a scholarship for Central Arizona College for softball and won two national championships in softball . After receiving her Associate Degree she went on to Arizona State University, and  received her Bachelor Degree in Communications . After the death by suicide of her best friend, she started to bury her feelings and become numb to any emotion. She used alcohol to numb all the feelings she had. After struggling in her marriage and having a beautiful daughter named  Liv Crystal hit rock bottom . When she was driving home from a restaurant intoxicated with her daughter in the car it brought  her to surrender; It brought her to her knees. With the support of her family, who were at first in denial she was able to get sober . She released a book/memoir, entitled “Quitting to Win”, A Proven Plan to Let Go of Bad Habits ,Learn to Feel and Love Yourself. It gets top ratings on Amazon. This is an inspiring story of a beautiful woman, embracing her fear and using courage to get through it. Crystal‘s website is www.crystalwaltman.com. Please check out this incredible podcast!

Guest: Liza Jacob Episode Name: Unveiling  the Art of Audiobook Narration  with Liza Jacob [NANOWRIMO Day 11] Episode Number: 214 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Liza, an APA member, is a seasoned audiobook narrator with a professional home studio featuring top-notch equipment, including an AT2020 microphone, Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio Interface, and a Rolls MP13 Pre-amp. Having recorded numerous audiobooks under her name and the pseudonym Clara Abbott, Liza has honed her skills through training with Elise Arsenault, completing the Great Audiobook Adventure course, and participating in the Deyan Audio Masterclass with P.J. Ochlan. With a diverse range of accents, including American Southern, New York/New Jersey, Baltimore, Estuary, Irish, Russian, Scottish, and French, she adds a captivating touch to her narrations. Originally from Maryland and now residing in New Jersey, Liza, a wife and mom, brings a wealth of life experiences, including a background in dance, studio art, art history, small boat sailing regattas, billiards, baking, and mushroom foraging. With a BFA in Illustration and an Associate Degree in Graphic Design, she seamlessly blends her passion for dynamic characters with her love of audiobooks, creating engaging and immersive experiences for listeners. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In episode, audiobook narrator Liz Jacob shares invaluable insights into the world of audiobook creation. Covering topics from pay structures in narration to the art of mastering various accents, Liz delves into the intricate process of bringing written words to life through voice. She highlights the importance of open communication between authors and narrators, emphasizing the collaborative nature of audiobook production. The discussion also touches on the joy of exploring character backstories and the role of relationships in fostering successful audiobook projects. Liz invites authors to reach out, showcasing her warmth and enthusiasm for the collaborative and creative aspects of the audiobook industry. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Resources Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com  Patreon Link - https://bit.ly/h2bpatreon Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook Massiel Email - massiel@blackheartedstudios.com Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/ Facebook  - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Check out Paula, the Ultimate VA! https://pearlzconsulting11.wixsite.com/pearlz-va-services Discover the ultimate solution for regaining control with Paula, your dedicated virtual assistant. She'll help you manage your calendar, handle email, conduct research, and even mix and stitch together your podcast episodes. Don't let your to-do list overwhelm you any longer. Get started today! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow Liza Liza Jacob's website - https://www.lizajacob.com/ Liza Jacob's TikTok - www.tiktok.com/lizajacobvo Liza Jacob's Instagram - www.instagram.com/lizajacobvo Liza Jacob's Facebook - www.facebook.com/Liza.Jacob.VO Liza Jacob's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/liza-jacob-a6522b74/ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Like, share, or leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to our YouTube channel (Blackhearted Studios)   

Join us for part 2 of the roundtable discussion with Fire Chiefs from around Ohio. These discussions include: Recruitment Retention Legalization/Medical Marijuana use Vehicle acquisition Department culture Adding services About the Chiefs Chief Jeffrey Deeks: Cambridge Fire Department 902 Gaston Ave. Cambridge, Ohio 43725 27 years of service Chief – 10 years Education – Ohio Fire Executive Graduate (OFE Class 16), Associates Degree in Fire Science and Bachelors Degree in Fire Administration from Columbia Southern University Certifications – State of Ohio Level II Firefighter, EMT, Fire Inspector, Fire Instructor (P) (740) 432-3232 deeks@cambridgeoh.org Deputy Chief Richard A Vober: Administrative subdivision City of Akron Fire Department 81 West Thornton St. Akron, Ohio 44311 330-375-2411 rvober@akronohio.gov Deputy Chief Richard Vober, EFO began his career as a volunteer and has served the Akron Fire Department since 1992. Deputy Chief Vober is the current Vice President for the Ohio Fire Chief's Association, and serves as the Chair for the Metro and Ad hoc Legislative Peer Support Subcommittee. Additionally, Deputy Chief Vober serves on the Legislative, Health and Wellness, and Education subcommittees. Deputy Chief Vober is a Hiram College graduate and a 2016 graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program. He currently resides in Akron with his wife Sandy. Chief Chad Hollinger Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services 222 W. Poplar St. Sidney, Ohio 45365 937.498.2346 chollinger@sidneyoh.com Fire Chief Chad Hollinger began his career with the City of Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services in March of 2003. Prior to his appointment with the city, Chief Hollinger obtained fire certification in 1995 and volunteered with the villages of Arcanum and Pitsburg, Ohio. In early 2000, he began part-time fire and EMS work with the City of Englewood, Ohio. Prior to coming to Sidney, Hollinger had worked for the City of Monroe, Ohio has a full-time firefighter/EMT-B. After coming to Sidney, Chief Hollinger served on numerous teams and committees. He is a past-president and vice-president of Sidney Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 912. During his time as a firefighter/EMT-Paramedic, he received numerous letters of accommodation, unit citations, and records of exceptional performance. In May of 2011, Chief Hollinger was promoted to lieutenant and served in the fire prevention, training, and shift assignments. Due to retirements, Hollinger was again promoted in 2015 this time to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief where he served as A-crew Shift Commander and Chief of Technical Rescue. He was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief in 2019 and to Fire Chief in 2020. He has served in that rank since. Chief Hollinger holds an Associate Degree from Sinclair Community College in Fire Administration and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati. In April of 2018, Hollinger graduated from the Ohio Fire Executive program through the Ohio Fire Chief's Association as a member of Class 16. Chief Hollinger is a state of Ohio certified Level II Firefighter, EMT-Paramedic, Certified Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Instructor, and Continuing Education Instructor. Additionally, he has completed Hazardous Materials Technician, HazMat Officer & Safety Officer, Fire Investigator, Level 1 Technical Rescue, and Fire Officer 1, 2, and 3 training. Chief Hollinger is the Northwest District Director for the Ohio Fire Chief's Association and serves on numerous committees for the OFCA. In 2022, Chief Hollinger was recognized as a ‘Fellow' in the Ohio Fire & Emergency Services Foundation and became a credentialed Ohio Fire Chief. Chief Hollinger serves on numerous non-profit boards in Sidney and Shelby County in leadership roles. He and his wife Beth reside in the Sidney area along with their two daughters.

is the trainer/owner of Oak Hill Farm in Croyden, NH. She graduated with an Associate Degree from Becker College and then her BS in Sports Medicine from Colby-Sawyer College. She trains, boards and teaches lessons at Oak Hill in both Hunter/Jumper and Western Reining. Oak Hill Farm has been a horse provider at hundreds of horse shows in the catch riding format including IHSA, IEA, AEL and NCEA. Deb is also the Vice President of the NHHJA and judges local shows and stewards for IEA and AEL.

Join us for a two part roundtable discussion with Fire Chiefs from around Ohio. These discussions include: Recruitment Retention Legalization/Medical Marijuana use Vehicle acquisition Department culture Adding services About the Chiefs Chief Jeffrey Deeks: Cambridge Fire Department 902 Gaston Ave. Cambridge, Ohio 43725 27 years of service Chief – 10 years Education – Ohio Fire Executive Graduate (OFE Class 16), Associates Degree in Fire Science and Bachelors Degree in Fire Administration from Columbia Southern University Certifications – State of Ohio Level II Firefighter, EMT, Fire Inspector, Fire Instructor (P) (740) 432-3232 deeks@cambridgeoh.org Deputy Chief Richard A Vober: Administrative subdivision City of Akron Fire Department 81 West Thornton St. Akron, Ohio 44311 330-375-2411 rvober@akronohio.gov Deputy Chief Richard Vober, EFO began his career as a volunteer and has served the Akron Fire Department since 1992. Deputy Chief Vober is the current Vice President for the Ohio Fire Chief's Association, and serves as the Chair for the Metro and Ad hoc Legislative Peer Support Subcommittee. Additionally, Deputy Chief Vober serves on the Legislative, Health and Wellness, and Education subcommittees. Deputy Chief Vober is a Hiram College graduate and a 2016 graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program. He currently resides in Akron with his wife Sandy. Chief Chad Hollinger Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services 222 W. Poplar St. Sidney, Ohio 45365 937.498.2346 chollinger@sidneyoh.com Fire Chief Chad Hollinger began his career with the City of Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services in March of 2003. Prior to his appointment with the city, Chief Hollinger obtained fire certification in 1995 and volunteered with the villages of Arcanum and Pitsburg, Ohio. In early 2000, he began part-time fire and EMS work with the City of Englewood, Ohio. Prior to coming to Sidney, Hollinger had worked for the City of Monroe, Ohio has a full-time firefighter/EMT-B. After coming to Sidney, Chief Hollinger served on numerous teams and committees. He is a past-president and vice-president of Sidney Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 912. During his time as a firefighter/EMT-Paramedic, he received numerous letters of accommodation, unit citations, and records of exceptional performance. In May of 2011, Chief Hollinger was promoted to lieutenant and served in the fire prevention, training, and shift assignments. Due to retirements, Hollinger was again promoted in 2015 this time to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief where he served as A-crew Shift Commander and Chief of Technical Rescue. He was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief in 2019 and to Fire Chief in 2020. He has served in that rank since. Chief Hollinger holds an Associate Degree from Sinclair Community College in Fire Administration and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati. In April of 2018, Hollinger graduated from the Ohio Fire Executive program through the Ohio Fire Chief's Association as a member of Class 16. Chief Hollinger is a state of Ohio certified Level II Firefighter, EMT-Paramedic, Certified Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Instructor, and Continuing Education Instructor. Additionally, he has completed Hazardous Materials Technician, HazMat Officer & Safety Officer, Fire Investigator, Level 1 Technical Rescue, and Fire Officer 1, 2, and 3 training. Chief Hollinger is the Northwest District Director for the Ohio Fire Chief's Association and serves on numerous committees for the OFCA. In 2022, Chief Hollinger was recognized as a ‘Fellow' in the Ohio Fire & Emergency Services Foundation and became a credentialed Ohio Fire Chief. Chief Hollinger serves on numerous non-profit boards in Sidney and Shelby County in leadership roles. He and his wife Beth reside in the Sidney area along with their two daughters.

The guest on this episode is Kevin Cador who is a Senior Partner at Ingram Barge Company  in Marine Regulatory, Compliance/Audit. Kevin talks about the rich culture of New Orleans and why so many people want to stay or come back after they have been exposed to it. We consider how we can infuse our organizations with a soul like this iconic city. Kevin and I also use the timeliness of the holidays of Juneteenth and Independence Day to dive a little deeper into the meaning of these holidays to start a wider dialogue on the topics of freedom and independence in hopes that we can create organizations, teams, and groups that look to share ownership. Kevin elaborates on the power of sharing ownership and how this powerful concept can help us create unity among diverse groups to have more meaningful collaboration. Kevin reminds us that we can't achieve most things alone and does a great job showing us how to support the people around us. Kevin and I tried to open a dialogue that allows for more individual expression and knowledge transfer so that we can continue this dialogue even further and truly take advantage of the gifts of diversity that we have bestowed upon us. This is just a starting point and we hope to hear from you on this.  For the last 21 years, Kevin worked in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Marine Safety Specialist, focusing on safety compliance, casualty investigations, pollution response, and waterway management. In addition to an Associate Degree in Business Administration, Kevin also has a certificate in Fire Science, and is a Senior at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), pursuing a Bachelors in Fire Protection Engineering and Safety Technology. In his new role, he will provide leadership and oversight of Ingram's vessels and facilities within the gulf coast region for internal and external regulatory inspections, third-party audits, and post incident visits by various regulatory agencies or other entities.  A New Orleans native, Kevin began and ended his military service there, and feels right at home with the support of our industry's colleagues whom he has worked with in the past. Outside of work, Kevin loves spending time with his wife and two kids, completing home improvement projects and volunteering in his community. He's also an avid Louisiana sports fan and regularly attends/watches New Orleans Saints, LSU Tigers Football, and New Orleans Pelicans games. Resources: The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth - Smithsonian Institution   https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth  Juneteenth: What you need to know - History Channel (YouTube)  https://youtu.be/MR3WqYI6wco  Karlos Hill & Soraya Field Fiorio - What is Juneteenth and why is it so important TED-Ed (YouTube)  https://youtu.be/lq8TNKZVEWs 

The Business of Meetings – Episode 171- How Trust is Impacting Business and Life with Dr. Yoram Solomon Today we have the great pleasure of speaking with Dr. Yoram Solomon!  With an impressive background that includes organizing, facilitating, and speaking at five or six TED conferences, Yoram has emerged as a prominent figure in the realm of trust and entrepreneurship. His extensive expertise is reflected in the 19 books he has authored on the subject, showcasing his unwavering commitment to unlocking the power of trust. He also has a podcast called The Trust Show. Step into the world of trust and inspiration today as we bring you an exclusive conversation with the remarkable Yoram Solomon! In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of trust and the behind-the-scenes magic of TED conferences, and we uncover the invaluable insights of the guru of trust! Bio: Dr. Yoram Solomon is the author of The Book of TRUST and host of The TRUST Show podcast. He published a total of 19 books, holds 9 patents, and was one of the creators of Wi-Fi and USB 3.0 technologies, for which he was dubbed "TI's Great Innovator." Dr. Solomon was named one of the top 10 global thought leaders in Culture and HR by Thinkers360 and one of the Top 40 Innovation Bloggers by Innovation Excellence. He was a columnist at Inc. Magazine, Innovation Excellence, and other publications, where he published 300+ articles. Dr. Solomon holds a Ph.D. in Organization and Management from Capella University, an MBA from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, an LLB from the Tel-Aviv University Law School, and an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering from Ort Singalovski. He completed the Executive Marketing Management Program at Stanford University and the Developing the Strategic Leader program at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) in Colorado Springs. Dr. Solomon is certified by CCL to administer the KEYS and SKILLSCOPE assessments and is an authorized provider of school board training by the Texas Education Agency. He has founded several startups and sold a startup company in Silicon Valley. He has held various positions from General Manager of a $100m business unit in a Fortune 200 company to Vice-President of Corporate Strategy and Innovation and CEO. Dr. Solomon held (and still holds) positions as an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at Southern Methodist University, the University of Texas at Dallas, and Hadassah Academic College in Jerusalem.  A National Speakers Association Professional Speaker, he spoke at several different national and regional conferences, including the Human Resources Southwest Annual Conference, the Association for Strategic Planning National Conference, CDX Annual Conference, and many more. Yoram was the host of the first TEDx Plano (2014) and spoke at TEDx Oaklawn (2018) and TEDx Plano Senior HS (2022). His customers include a wide range of Fortune 500 companies as well as startups, for-profit, non-profit, and government organizations, in a broad spectrum of industries from technology to retail, healthcare, defense, and education. He served companies such as AT&T, Dannon, Amway, Texas Instruments, and many more, who described his keynotes and workshops as transformative.  In 2015, he was elected to the Plano Independent School District Board of Trustees. Yoram served in the IDF 35th Airborne Paratrooper Brigade and as a USAF CAP pilot and Aerospace Education Officer. How Yoram's passion for trust came about Thirty years ago, Yoram started his journey as an engineer, immersing himself in software and hardware development. His unwavering passion for innovation always burned brightly within him, and he found it challenging to select a topic for his doctoral dissertation that would not only enrich his own life but also enhance the lives of others. So he embarked on an endeavor that diverged from the prevailing notion that a good dissertation is a completed one, and a question emerged: Why do individuals display greater creativity in small startup companies compared to larger, more established ones? That inquiry deeply resonated with his personal experiences, and it started his two-year research journey, which ultimately revealed that the answer lay within the realm of innovation culture, encompassing the vital elements of autonomy, accountability, and constructive disagreement. However, an unexpected revelation awaited him—a paradigm shift from innovation to a foundational aspect of human interaction: trust. Yoram discovered that the absence of trust within organizations manifested in various forms, impeding the elements that fostered a culture of innovation. This realization propelled Yoram onto a new path of exploration, where he found himself standing at a crossroads, torn between the domains of innovation and trust. Seeking counsel, he turned to his closest friends and family. Despite their overwhelming support for innovation, he resolutely chose to delve into the profound depths of trust. That marked the beginning of his transformation into the trust man, and he embarked on a remarkable journey to unravel the intricate dynamics of trust and its profound impact on entrepreneurship and human collaboration. Becoming a professional speaker Being a professional speaker has become the main focus of Yoram's life. He only discovered his passion at 50, after working as an executive in the technology sector and running a $100 million business unit at Texas Instruments. Approaching his 50th birthday, he realized he did not want to spend his days idly. Recognizing his love for researching, writing, and speaking, he decided to explore the possibility of turning those interests into a profession. In 2015, he took a leap of faith and left his position as an Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy to start his own business.  How to instill trust within a team Yoram believes trust is relative, non-universal, and varies depending on individual personalities and behaviors. He believes that analyzing the trusting relationships within a team is essential for building trust, and the level of a team's vulnerability gets determined by the least trusted person. Trust can develop over time through better understanding, training, or adjusting personality conflicts. Yoram explains that holding onto someone the team does not trust could compromise the performance of the whole team.  Political correctness High levels of political correctness can lead to a lack of trust because people may not say what they truly mean. Conversely, individuals may hesitate to express their true thoughts and feelings when trust is lacking.  Constructive disagreements Constructive disagreement is significantly higher when there is trust among individuals. Yoram conducted a survey where he asked participants about their perspectives on agreements. He provided options ranging from disagreements being unproductive to passionately disagreeing with someone while remaining friends. The results showed that the positive responses outweighed the negative ones by 71% in contexts where trust was present.  Yoram's eighth book Yoram's eighth book is titled Cause of Death: Political Correctness. He co-authored it with Laurie Van, a counselor specializing in non-suicidal self-injury and suicide among teenagers. The book explores how political correctness negatively affects the creativity and productivity of children and is divided into three parts: the impact of political correctness, its manifestations, and consequences; the reasons behind its existence; and a connection between events and the culture of litigation in America.  Yoram's first TED Talk Yoram's first TED Talk was titled The Day That Forever Changed America's Culture. In it, he discussed the culture of litigation in the US and its impact on human resources and productivity.  A major problem in current politics Yoram believes that a problem in current politics is how money influences elections. He argues that money buys votes and suggests that one solution would be eliminating money-funded advertisements. Removing such advertisements would reduce the ability of wealthy individuals or corporations to influence politicians by paying for advertising. He feels the current system favors candidates who can afford extensive advertising, leaving many other candidates unheard of. Money spent on political advertisements Yoram proposes the elimination of money spent on political advertisements and political action committees (PACs). He believes that politicians should focus on working hard and engaging with people directly rather than relying on television or other forms of media.  Gun violence Yoram believes that when it comes to gun violence, the real issue lies in the lack of responsibility and the divisive political culture that dehumanizes others. He emphasizes the importance of promoting understanding and unity rather than focusing on labels such as liberal or conservative. Yoram explains how to do a Ted Talk It is essential to select a topic that aligns with your expertise and is relevant and evergreen. Be proactive in finding TED events and organizers, and be one of the first to apply. Do your best to establish personal relationships with organizers to build trust. Once accepted, you must consider the time limit and script your content accordingly because you may find it difficult to condense your ideas into a short timeframe. During the TED Talk, consider both the live audience and the camera. It is essential to engage the live audience and elicit a reaction from them while also keeping the potential audience behind the camera in mind. That will ensure you communicate effectively both in person and through the camera. Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website Connect with Dr. Yoram Soloman On his website    On LinkedIn On Twitter  On Instagram

What if you could attend community college for free, regardless of your age, income, or immigration status? That's right - Boston has just made this dream a reality for many! Join us as we discuss the implications of this groundbreaking decision and the exciting opportunities it presents for those considering higher education. We also dive into the debate surrounding who's really footing the bill for these free education programs, and whether it's a sustainable model for the future.Subscribe to podcast updatesAsk Ric | Ric's Books-----Links from today's show:How To Prevent College From Ruining Your Life - Master ClassFollow Ric on social media:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by:Global X ETFsInvesco QQQSchwabDisclosure page-----

In this episode I have a conversation with Mana Vermeulen-McLeod . Mana has been an Earthaven Ecovillage (in Black Mountain, NC) resident and member since 2007. She believes in the potential of transformation in each present moment. She is a mother, natural builder, hair-dresser and conflict mediator at her village. A social activist committed to anti-oppression work in areas of race, gender and class differences. Always a student of life, she has worked as a student advisor for Gaia University, where she also received her Associate Degree in Integrated Eco-social Design. She is now a Life Coach based in authenticity and Tantric Philosophy. You can find her @tantramom on Instagram. We have a conversation about The Householder's Path. When you choose a spiritual path it doesn't necessarily mean you renounce everything. The Path of the Householder is an everyday person with a job and a family, in other words is engaged in an earthly life but also has a spiritual practice. Mana shares with us what led her on this path and how she is continuously practicing this balance. “Don't expect the spiritual path be the same for everyone...find your own way.”  Mana Vermeulen-McLeod Contact: Mana Vermeulen-McLeod Instagram: @tantramom   Related Podcasts with Mana: Women working in Male Dominated Workplaces Exploring Our Racial Biases   Let's Talk About It!   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review.  Check out our Guided Audio Practices, Meditations and Workshops at Relationships! Let's Learn About It. You can check out the original songs I have sung in my podcast at Pripo's Podcast Songs. Don't forget to visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships. And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page! Theme music “These Streets” provided by Adi the Monk

Shanelle  Schanz is the granddaughter of Kenneth Arnold, the first pilot of the  “modern UFO era," to experience a transcendent sighting of, “nine flying  saucers” over Mt. Rainier on June 24, 1947. His home was Boise, Idaho,  where Shanelle grew up. Shanelle is a prolific writer and philosopher  believing in Omnism and that there is truth in all religions. Shanelle  has had a passion for astrology. She also has an Associate Degree in  Philosophy from the College of Western Idaho.Shanelle has a Pharmacy Technician Certificate from Clark College in  Vancouver, Washington, and is a proud mother and wife with two  daughters. She has been a guest at “The Flying Saucer Party” in  Chehalis, Washington every September, and experienced her own UFO  sighting in Portland, Oregon. She has been a guest on shows and podcasts  like "Universal Secrets” with Kevin Hale and a guest on Peter Robbin's  “Meanwhile, Here on Earth” podcast. Shanelle has also republished her  grandfather's iconic book, "The Coming of The Saucers." Book(s):The Coming of the Saucers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/typical-skeptic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/typical-skeptic/support

Robert J. (Bob) McGarvey started a committee in favor of Rancho Cordova incorporating as a city in 1986 and chaired the committee until Rancho Cordova voted for cityhood in November 2002, as well as served on two other incorporation committees. He was one of five community leaders elected to be the first Council Members and served on the City Council for 18 years. Bob has been a steadfast leader in many community, church, and school organizations and activities. He was named Rancho Cordova Man of the Year by The Grapevine Independent Newspaper in 1987. Robert J. McGarvey Elementary School was named after him in 2016. He was named Rancho Cordovan of the Year in 2022 by the Cordova Community Council. Bob is currently a member of the Folsom Lake College Philanthropy Board, Folsom Lake College Veterans Committee, Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control Board, Rancho Cordova Food Locker Board, and Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce. He also has been an active member of the Mather Restoration Advisory Board since 1994 and the Cordova Community Council since 1975. During his tenure on the City Council, Bob formed a Sister City Citizens Committee that resulted in Turrialba, Costa Rica becoming a Sister City with Rancho Cordova. He started the annual Rancho Cordova Veterans Day and Memorial Day celebrations. Bob also worked for 11 years to open Mather Veterans Village, the first permanent supportive housing development for homeless and disabled veterans in the Sacramento region. Bob retired from PacBell after 33 years working in the central offices and network operation center. Even in his retirement, he serves his community as a substitute teacher. He served in the Air Force from 1961 to 1967, the last 2 ½ years of active duty was serving at Mather Air Force Base, and the last two years were in the reserves. Bob received an Associate Degree from Sacramento City College and a Bachelor's Degree in Government from California State University, Sacramento.

Crystal Frazier is a one of a kind educator and a leader in the Hip Hop industry.  Our talk revolved around the history of Hip Hop and how the genre is now being recognized on the collegiate level.  We hope you enjoy our talk with Professor Crystal Frazier!Crystal Frazier, a native of New Jersey, holds an Associate Degree in dance from The University of the Arts and a Master of Fine Arts in choreography from Jacksonville University. Currently, she is a director for Dancers Inc. competition and convention in N.J and has recently been promoted to the title of Associate Professor of Hip Hop at Point Park University.Frazier is a former senior member with the world-renowned Rennie Harris Puremovement (RHPM). She has performed and taught nationally and internationally with RHPM, including in the Middle East and Central Asia. She is also the former co-founder of “Montazh,” an all-female Hip Hop dance company based in Philadelphia, Pa., and former co-founder of Hope College's H2 dance company.Frazier's industry performance credits include: MTV and BET, VH1's Vogue Fashion awards, BET awards, Italy tour with Kathy Sledge, Nike All-Star showcase, among others. She was the featured dancer and choreographer for Grammy Award-winning artist Jill Scott's “Big Beautiful Tour." On film, she made an appearance in the movie Beloved, TV show Monk as well as in commercials. Recently, she was a part of a tour for the Dance International Workshop program teaching fundamentals of Hip Hop street dance in Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka and Tokyo.  Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastInstagram: jam_dance_podcastTwitter: @jamdancepodcastEmail: jamdancepodcast@gmail.com

Join us in this episode as we chat with Alex Rockwell about his ultimate guide to marketing and selling your online guitar resources. Discover his tips and tricks to enhance productivity and organization. Learn about his innovative approach to guitar playing with The UnCAGED System and gain insights into how to market and grow your music business online. Plus, get a glimpse into Alex's daily routine and process for creating new resources. And finally, don't miss his last piece of advice to the listeners. Alex shared a brief overview of his story from being a student and guitarist to teaching at a university and creating online teaching products. The valuable contents of his exercise books and how they can benefit you with his insightful walkthrough. The secret sauce behind Alex's remarkable productivity and organization that enables him to create resources swiftly. Get an inside look at Alex's daily routine. Discover Alex's process for brainstorming ideas and choosing what resource to create next. The concept of “expert amnesia.” Alex's innovative approach to guitar playing with his book, The UnCAGED System. How he mastered the art of selling things online, and his journey from first release to where he is now. Learn how to market and grow your music business online. Boosting your audience growth with Facebook paid ads. One last piece of advice from Alex to the listeners. Guest Links Mentioned Alex Rockwell Website Alex Rockwell Facebook Page Instagram Page Alex Rockwell YouTube Page Guitar Teaching Resources Mentioned Free Guitar E-book Resources Today's Guest Alex Rockwell is a guitarist, composer, and teacher based in Nashville, Tennessee. He received an Associate Degree in Music from SUNY Adirondack under the instruction of Micah Scoville, a Bachelor Degree in Music Performance from SUNY Fredonia under the instruction of James Piorkowski, and a Master Degree in Music Performance from Austin Peay State University under the instruction of Stanley Yates. Alex taught as an adjunct music professor at Austin Peay following the completion of his studies there from 2017 to 2019. Following a period of career uncertainty owed in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alex worked to develop an online guitar and music teaching business instructing students from all over the world. He also has numerous videos available on YouTube and his social media platforms pertaining to guitar and music theory. He has a number of original guitar exercise books that he regularly sells to viewers and supporters. As an artist, Alex primarily composes instrumental guitar-centric music, drawing inspiration from his extensive classical guitar studies, jazz and fusion music he was introduced to as a student, and the rock and metal music he enjoyed in his teenage years. He is currently working towards the release of his debut album of original compositions. Click here to find out more about TopMusicGuitar Membership Thank you for tuning in! Consider implementing the ideas from this podcast by writing several actionable steps for your teaching practice if it's inspired you. If you enjoyed today's show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps other teachers find our show. Stay updated by subscribing to this show, and get automatic delivery to your device every time a new episode goes live! We publish on Fridays weekly.

MARY ELIZABETH MANCINI, RN, PhD, NE-BC, FAHA, ANEF, FSSH, FAANBIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH             Dr. Beth Mancini is Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas at Arlington's College of Nursing and Health Innovation. Before retiring in 2019, Dr. Mancini served as the Senior Associate Dean for Education Innovation and held the Baylor Health Care System Professorship for Healthcare Research. From 2004 to 2017, she also served as Chair for the Undergraduate Nursing Programs.            Prior to moving to an academic role in 2004, Dr. Mancini served as Senior Vice President for Nursing Administration and Chief Nursing Officer at Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas, Texas, a position she held for 18 years. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a nurse executive.            Dr. Mancini received an Associate Degree in Nursing from the Community College of Rhode Island, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rhode Island College, a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from The University of Rhode Island and a PhD in Public and Urban Affairs from The University of Texas at Arlington. She completed a Johnson & Johnson Wharton Nurse Executive Fellowship at the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania and a National Association of Public Hospitals Management Fellowship program through the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University.            Dr. Mancini is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work in high quality, high volume, accelerated online education (distance education). Her work in this area resulted in UTA's College of Nursing becoming the country's largest college of nursing in a public university and led to the College of Nursing receiving the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's prestigious Star Award in 2012.In recognition for her many contributions to the fields, Dr. Mancini was inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, a Fellow in the National League for Nursing's Academy of Nurse Educators, a Fellow of the American Heart Association, and as a Fellow of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. In 2013, Dr. Mancini was recognized with a Regent's Outstanding Teaching Award from the University of Texas System and was appointed a Visiting Scholar in Innovation and Simulation at The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. In 2014, she was reappointed as a Visiting Scholar in Simulation and Curriculum.            Dr. Mancini is an active volunteer with numerous professional organizations. She has served as Vice Chair of the Basic Life Support Task Force for the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation and Chair of AHA's Education Science and Programs committee. She currently serves as a member of the National Academies of Science Global Task Force on Innovations in Health Professions Education, and member of AHA's Get with The Guidelines - Resuscitation's Clinical Work Group, and Science and Clinical Education and Lifelong Learning committee. She has served as President of the international Society for Simulation in Healthcare as well as a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada's Simulation Task Force and the World Health Organization's Initiative on Training, Simulation and Patient Safety.            Dr. Mancini's research interests include innovations in education, interprofessional collaborative practice, and the development of high performing healthcare teams through the use of simulation. She has received over $6.5 million in competitive grants, has more than 100 publications to her credit, and is a sought-after speaker at local, national and international conferences on topics such as innovations in online educatInnovative SimSolutions.Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.

Jae Arias is an Underwriting Account Service Associate in construction for Zurich North America and a 2022 graduate of the Zurich Apprenticeship Program. She became a member of Zurich's first New York cohort of apprentices after Zurich expanded the program beyond its Illinois headquarters in 2020. Despite the challenges of working and studying remotely at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Arias thrived in the program, being inducted into the Honor Society at the Borough of Manhattan Community College and successfully completing her apprenticeship in September 2022. She was promoted into her current role in addition to earning a Department of Labor Registered Apprentice certification and an Associate Degree in Business Management with a concentration in insurance from BMCC. Before joining Zurich in 2020, Arias managed a dermatology office. She wanted to go to college, but the math didn't work: She would need to work less to attend classes, but she'd need to earn more to pay for them. A friend who worked at Zurich told her about the insurance provider's apprenticeship program. The math worked both financially and for Arias' family: The program pairs three days a week of on-the-job learning with two days focused on schoolwork. Zurich pays apprentices a full-time salary with benefits, and covers tuition and books. Arias pivoted out of a desire to better her life and be a role model to her children, the third of whom was born during her apprenticeship. Today she is pursuing her bachelor's degree through online studies at Loyola University Chicago, with help from Zurich's tuition benefits, while working full time and serving as an Apprentice Alumni Advisor to current apprentices. She is also part of Zurich's international Apprenticeship Buddy Program, with participants in countries such as Spain, Germany, Mexico and more. Her buddy, based in Switzerland, recently visited Arias at Zurich's Manhattan office. Arias enjoys sharing her experience and recently visited a Brooklyn charter high school to speak to seniors and alumni about apprenticeship. Highlights from the Show Jae was managing an office when pandemic lockdowns struck, putting her job in jeopardy A friend mentioned a program Zurich had started where you can go to school and work, and she decided to look into it Zurich North America's Apprentice program pays for students to finish their associate or technical degree while also employing them full time While they earn full-time pay, they are in school two days a week and at work three days a week Zurich provides an hour a day during work for studying An extensive support program is in place, including coaches, mentors, apprentice graduates and peers, recognizing that the issue isn't just a money problem, but a more holistic question of supporting people pursuing their education while also needing to support themselves and their families Upon graduating from the program in two years, apprentices have a full-time role at Zurich to move into This helped Jae break the cycle many people find themselves in where they want to finish their degree, but need to work and may have families to care for as well, so giving time to any one of those demands can make the whole chain break – less time to work means less money for school, but you need time for school or you won't graduate; etc Due to its success, the program has been expanding to more cities and school across the country, after its beginnings in the Chicago area, expansion to New York (where Jae joined the program), and now into Texas and Atlanta Zurich has found this to be a valuable way to work on the talent issue we all talk about in insurance while also bringing in new and different talent than they might ever have had access to with past approaches This episode is brought to you by The Future of Insurance Volume III. The Collaborators, part of the Future of Insurance thought leadership series (future-of-insurance.com) from Bryan Falchuk. Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of Hyperbeat Music, available to stream or download on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music and more.

Check out Season 4, Episode 58 of the Mothers in Construction podcast with Anya James, CMAA, PHAS.  Anya is an Administrative Housing Superintendent with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). She's been a facilities manager with over 25 years of proven success in supervising large work entities. Anya is proficient in overseeing multimillion-dollar Class A capital improvement projects as well as monitoring field operations in construction management, heating services, and building maintenance. She has the ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status. At the age of 18, Anya began her career with NYCHA as a Maintenance Trainee within the Housing Youth Development Internship, a program offered to youth living in one of the housing developments of the New York City Housing Authority.  She is now a leader within the same organization and participates in a coaching/leadership academy where women in leadership reach back to support future leaders within their organization. On top of this position, Anya is a real estate investor, has practiced funeral directing, and holds an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science from Nassau Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Human Resource Management, as well as a Masters of Public Administration/Investigations (MPA) from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. As if her plate is not full enough, Anya is a mom with a nine-year old daughter, Amayah, who is a competitive gymnast, figure skater, and guitarist. Amayah is her "why" and keeps her pushing forward. In this episode, we speak about the importance of hope and access to opportunity. Anya tells us, "On the other side of fear, is opportunity."  Listen to her story !!! * Link In Bio *

We had a glorious time speaking with Australian author and literally agent, Danielle Binks. @dbinksDanielle has a wealth of knowledge on writing, the publishing world, and fanfic.

Former Bravo's Top Chef: Just Desserts finalist who has gone from Top Chef to Pot Chef, after joining forces with national cannabis company Jushi Holdings to launch some next-level delicious THC infused chocolate bars and fruit chews for both experienced and experimenting consumers alike. Matthew Petersen, Director of Manufacturing for Jushi Holdings As the former second runner up and Fan Favorite on Bravo's Top Chef: Just Desserts' (‘11), Matthew Petersen has an extensive background in the Culinary Arts. He served as an Executive Pastry Chef at CityZen, working with James Beard Award Winner Eric Ziebold, at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C., and holds an Associate Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from Johnson and Wales University. Petersen brings a unique, fine-dining touch to Jushi's new infused product lines via his baking and pastry education which explored both traditional and contemporary techniques in the production of breads, pastries, cakes and desserts. Prior to his tenure at CityZen working with James Beard Award Winner Eric Ziebold, Matthew worked for Daniel Boulud in New York City at the contemporary French restaurant, db Bistro Moderne, and also served as Executive Pastry Chef at Café Boulud in Palm Beach for two years. Before that, Matthew was the Pastry Chef at two of Philadelphia's most coveted dining destinations – LaCroix and Morimoto.

Celia Milano began her research 20 years ago before the internet tools we have today. Listen to how she contacted family by letter. We also discuss her three books.I was born in New York City and raised in Yonkers, New York. I have several degrees, including an Associate Degree in Applied Science and Technology from Thomas A. Edison State College in Trenton, NJ, a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ and a Master of Science in Management from College of St. Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ. I attended college for over 20 years and one of the sisters at Georgian Court University called me "a lifer."For over 30 years, I worked as a computer software engineer in the military and petroleum industries. I am retired and devote my time to researching my family tree. In my free time, I help guide people in writing their memoirs, as I feel it is the most precious gift to the family.I have written three books: Sicilian Family Adventures; Life's Curves: When the Present Triggers the Past and Tuscany in July: An Adventure of a Lifetime.I am also on the board of directors for The Sicilian Project, a non-profit organization that offers free English instructional camps to the children in Sicily. The Sicilian Project is important to me because as a child, I was not allowed to learn the Sicilian dialect, as the thought at that time in New York was to be “Americanized.” The idea that Sicilian children will become bi-lingual and have a greater advantage in the world is very rewarding to me.mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issuesmosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news podcastListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyFarmers and Nobles traces the research path of blogger and podcast host Bob Sorrentino. Bob began researching his family roots in 2008 beginning with his great-grandfather's calling card brought from Italy by his paternal grandmother Maria Luigia Piromallo. https://www.italiangenealogy.blog/farmers-and-nobles/Sicilian Family Adventures This book is a chronicle of my travels to discover more about my Sicilian family.Farmers and Nobles Read about my research story and how to begin your family research.Support the showPurchase my book "Farmers and Nobles" here or at Amazon.

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INTRODUCTION:  Edward Smink, the founder of The Soul of Caregiving Coaching Practice, is an in-demand speaker, coach, and author of The Soul of Caregiving, A Caregiver's Guide to Healing and Transformation. Edward holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Newton Junior College, a BA in Psychology from Boston College, an MA in Counseling Psychology, a MA and PhD in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. He is a former Registered Nurse, Healthcare Executive in Mission, Values, Spirituality, Ethics, End of Life Care, and Community Health. He holds titles as a Board-Certified Chaplain with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains and is an Associate Coach with the International Coaching Federation. INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE (But not limited to): ·      Care Advice For The Caregiver·      Compassion Fatigue Defined·      Burnout Defined·      Pandemic Benefits·      Emotional Considerations·      Relationship Imbalance·      Why Comparisons Won't Work·      Three Cultural Taboos That Prevent Self-Care  CONNECT WITH DR. 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This application streamlines the process of finding guests for your show and also helps you find shows to be a guest on. The PodMatch Community is a part of this and that is where you can ask questions and get help from an entire network of people so that you save both money and time on your podcasting journey.https://podmatch.com/signup/devannon  TRANSCRIPT: Dr. Edward Smink[00:00:00]You're listening to the sex drugs and Jesus podcast, where we discuss whatever the fuck we want to! And yes, we can put sex and drugs and Jesus all in the same bed and still be all right at the end of the day. My name is De'Vannon and I'll be interviewing guests from every corner of this world as we dig into topics that are too risqué for the morning show, as we strive to help you understand what's really going on in your life.There is nothing off the table and we've got a lot to talk about. So let's dive right into this episode.DeVannon: Dr. Edward Smith, the founder of the Soul of Caregiving Coaching Practice, is an in-demand speaker, coach, and author of the Soul of Caregiving, A Caregiver's Guide to Healing and Transformation. This is a very unique episode, Edward and I. Come at caregiving from a unique perspective with the focus being on giving care advice to the caregiver.Y'all compassionate [00:01:00] fatigue and burnout are real, and I'm happy to have an expert here with me today to tell you everything about it. De'Vannon: Hello everyone and welcome back to the Sex Drugs in Jesus podcast. My name is Devana. I'm your host. Have with me here today Dr. Edward smi, and he is the author of a, I'm gonna say a. Hmm. A very polarizing book called Soul of Caregiving, A Caregiver's Guide to Healing and Transformation. This book here talks about what I consider to be a most taboo topic because it deals with the pains and the grievances that people go through, not because of problems they're going through necessarily, but because the.DeVannon: Problems a loved one is going through, particularly in the area of health. And so that's what we're going to talk to today. You know, how we can beat ourselves up, tell us, tell ourselves we've never done enough, you know, when they die, what more could we have done? So on and so forth. And through caring for [00:02:00] somebody who's not well, we forget to take care of ourselves.And so, so Dr. Smith's website addresses that in depth as to does this book we're gonna talk about today. So, Dr. Smi, how are you?Edward: I am doing very well and I appreciate this opportunity to talk about self-care and, and how to prevent compassion fatigue and burnout.DeVannon: Absolutely. And so tell us you know, a little bit about like your educational history you know, you are a doctor. Tell us like, you know, where you went to school, what kind of doctor Exactly. And so.Edward: Well, I have a doctorate in depth psychology, which focuses on trying to understand a person's Willingness to deal with their life, to deal with their soul. And I use the word soul in the sense of that inner energy that's within each [00:03:00] person. I, I think of the The painting in the Sistine Chapel where you have the divine God, the Father reaching out to Adam, and there's that sense of touching each other, that somehow we allow ourselves to get in touch with that sacred part of who we are.And in that space, we're able to make appropriate choices and decisions. So I used to belong to a community of brothers that work for healthcare. I have a background in nursing. And then I became a chaplain and I, I worked a lot with the different ethical and, and, and, and spiritual issues that both families and, and caregivers and patients experience.And I could, I could talk more about that. And then I after I got. Bachelor's in, in nursing. I [00:04:00]then got a master's in counseling psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. And, and I used to work full-time also, so I worked full-time and I also got my master's. And I don't know how I did it, but I did it.And I then started doing coaching and I started working in, in executive leadership in, in healthcare working with mission and values, which has to do with organizational organizational development. And, and then I also worked with ethics. I was on ethics committees. I was on, developed ethics committees and dealt with death and dying, dealt with hospice. Dealt with the issues that most family members face when a loved one becomes critically ill. And then I also worked in community health trying to be a [00:05:00] presence in the community our healthcare system to give back to the community in helping them with, with different health issues. So I got a, a master.In, in counseling psychology. Then I got a PhD, another master's in a PhD, in depth psychology, and that's where the doctor comes from. My Doctoral thesis was the thresholds of affliction, the heroic journey of healing. What happens to a person when they're ill and what resources do they use to help them get in touch with that curative part of their that's happening or to help them deal with the, the dying process.That's sort of my background and I sound younger than I am, and I, I like that. Most people think I am about 10 or 15 years younger than I am, and I like that too. And I [00:06:00] often say, if you could only see me now. But anyway, I have a passion to reach out to caregivers and then I explain who are the caregivers?And I say, we all are because at the heart of being human is to. Parents care for their children. Spouses care for each other. Educators care for their pupils. First responders and police officers care for the people they work with. We're all, we're all caregivers. It's not just in the medical field of doctors and nurses and, and, and therapists.So, because we all care, the, the danger is that we don't care for our. We're, we're, we're, I think there's a phrase that's easier to give than receive, and, and so we're, we're used to always wanting to give, but we don't use those same skills to take care of [00:07:00] ourself. In the, in the Hebrew scripture and then also in the Christians scriptures, it says, you know, love the Lord your God with all your mind, all your heart, and all your being.And then it says, love your neighbor as you love. Now here's the question. Have we grown up with a healthy respect of loving ourself? We usually think we're not good enough or what because of culture or our different political aspirations. We don't feel that the gift that we are in, in, in most spiritual traditions as as, as a child of the divine, we don't, we don't.Let that sink in and realize how, how special we are. So you're special and I'm special. The everyone who's listening is special. And when we allow ourselves to experience that specialness, we're able to make appropriate decisions to care for ourself.DeVannon: Right. [00:08:00] So thank you for uh, the, that, that, that, that thorough breakdown of You know, well, I guess you, I guess your answered the other question I was gonna ask you about, like, why you wrote the book, you know, and that I think you, I think you covered that already, so thank you for that. But you mentioned that, that, that you do coaching.So I'm curious, like what, what sort of coaching do you do and what is it that you help people gain?Edward: Well, I work mainly with caregivers. And who are they? So the, we're all caregivers, but what I really try to focus on a person who's experiencing compassion fatigue, and I'll explain that in, in, in also burnout. I'll explain that. You hear that a lot. I try to have them focus on their strengths, not on the problem that they're dealing with.So what are the strengths that you. and when we, we focus on our own interior strengths, then we're able to [00:09:00] separate the issue that's, that we're dealing with. We're able to pull it apart. We're able to make appropriate choices cuz we have a foundation. But what happens with compassion fatigue is that we we're so exhausted, we lose our bearing.You know, we're, we're on. And we need to get back to the center of things. So compassion fatigue happens because we love what we're doing and we get exhausted.DeVannon: So,Edward: love what we're doing.DeVannon: so, so it's a mixture of love and exhaustion. Before, before we get too much into the definition of compassion fatigue, I wanted, I want to hang on to the Into the coaching. So y'all, his, his, his website is soul of caregiving.com. You can book counseling, coaching sessions, co counseling sessions there and get more information there.He's a very interesting blog on the website and of course, you know the book soul of Caregiving, the Caregiver Guide to Healing and Transformation can [00:10:00] also all be bought through that website. So, , do you, can you gimme an example of like a client that you were working with, like what their issue was and how you helped them to overcome that issue, and then what, how they were after you helped them to overcome.Edward: well, I can think of one in particular who was an executive leader in in nursing, and she always. Always got in trouble because she was, she wasn't taking care of herself. And, and she came to me and, and she said, I, I think I'm, I'm going through burnout. And I, so we started talking about it, and over a course of six months, and sometimes it takes longer, she was able to focus on how she.Get out of the trap that she knitted herself into. [00:11:00] She didn't realize that she was like a, a, a hamster in a wheel that was constantly going, going spinning and spinning and spinning cuz she was always so directed to take care of others. And she learned that from her mother who was a nurse. And so she, she always thought she had to push and push and push and push and push and never took time for herself.So that realization took time for her to own it and not to feel selfish or not to feel guilty. Well, I'm guilty because I'm, I'm, I am taking a three day weekend, or I'm guilty because my husband and I are going for a trip and we're leaving the children with our grand, with our parents. It, it's like it It is, it is.And I had another client. Who felt she was selfish, you know? And I said, look at, and I told this other client, I said, look [00:12:00] at what you've done, what you've done for others. How can you say you're selfish? This other client was taking care of her father with Alzheimer for two years until he died. And I said, look at all you've done.How can you say you're selfish? And she realized, She wasn't selfish to take care of herself, but it took a long time for her to say it's okay. So coaching takes time. It's not, it's not like, you know, you're knocked off your horse and, and, and you get insight. You get insight and then you have to apply it.Yeah. It, it, you have, it's like a muscle. You have to massage it.DeVannon: Right? And so when it, when it comes to the to the caregivers and the caretakers, Well, there was a sta a statistic that, that I read that it says like, in 20 20, 20 3% of American caregivers said caregiving had made [00:13:00] their own health worse. And that's according to the A A R P. You know, and I was reading it, you know, you know, and it also elsewhere said you know, that care caregiving is like the growing crisis that everyone must face.I think we saw this a lot. You know, when Covid hit and then the nurses and everything, you know, they started quitting and, you know, there was a lot of burnout and like, and fatigue and stuff like that. So did you see an an influx of, of, I guess, customers or patients during covid or how, how, from your view, has Covid impacted the subject at hand?Edward: Well, COVID affected us. In many ways, and I think the main reason was it the normal that we knew became nonexistent. So most of us were going through a sense of [00:14:00] grieving. We were going through a sense of loss. We were going through anxiety because we wanted to get out and do things. We wanted to get back to normal.I remember two years ago I was gonna have a, a birthday party for my brother and myself we're twins, and that's when Covid started. And I remember it saying to my, my cousin, well, this'll be over in a week or two and we can get on with it. Well, two years later, you know, we're, we're, we're emerging out of our tunnels.But I think what most people. Faced was themself. They, they had to deal with issues that all of a sudden popped up that they couldn't run away from, and, and so that some were able to cope with that and some weren't. I think it also helped people become more reflect. [00:15:00] You know, after you can't, I mean, how many movies can you watch it?You know, and all of a sudden you're realizing that you have time to read, you have time to focus, you have time to write, you have time to journal, you have time to read that book. You've always wanted to, you have time to spend with your family in ways that you didn't. And so it, it, it forced most of us to deal.Personal issues that often were hidden. And so there's a recovery they call it now, post covid, you know relief. How, how to, how to help clients or how to help each other realize we can put our feet back in the water, but the water is different than it was two years ago. . See, that's, that's, that's what's d.and so we're creating a new normal. That's different because we're [00:16:00] different.DeVannon: Right. And so, yeah, I mean, I, I concur. People did have to face themselves. I think that that is like the greatest benefit of Covid. I dunno if it sounds, You know, oxymoron to associate benefits with Covid, but I do cuz I felt like personally a lot of good came out of it. And one of the greatest things was, like you said, causing people to face themselves because people could not go and bury their reality and activities or bury their pain and activities.You know, they had to actually deal with life on life terms and deal with life as it is, rather than to be, to cater to distrac.Edward: Exactly. Exactly. And it, it, it challenged all of us. And, and some people did. And others in coping and others, you know, got really depressed.DeVannon: Yeah. Or acted out in their own ways. , so.Edward: Yes, we do.DeVannon: All right, so, so then let, let me bring this back around [00:17:00] then to the compassion fatigue and burnout. Go ahead and explain to us, you know, what those two are.Edward: Well, compassion fatigue has to do with doing something. We love. We really love being a parent. We really love being a spouse. We really love teaching, or we love nursing, or we love being a, a, a first responder or please. We love, we love, we love what we do, but we get exhausted. And because we get exhausted, it's called compassion.because we're so compassion, we get fatigued. And the antidote to that is called compassion resilience, that we're able to step away from a situation and, and, and not Not de personalize ourself from it, but [00:18:00] to build a safety net and boundaries that we could weave in and out without getting totally absorbed in, into, into the situation.So that's, that's what compassion fatigue is. Burnout has to do with being in a situation. It could be, as you said, the danger of being a caregiver at home and feels feeling. and no one's helping me. And I could talk about that in a little bit. And so you, you, you lose hope. You don't get the emotional let's say a wife is taking care of her husband who has Alzheimer's.She doesn't get the same satisfaction of the relationship that she had before. So she's going through a sense of grieving and, and she also is, is. Feels that she's stuck. And so or I could [00:19:00] be in a, a work situation in, in a hospital clinic, a, a school, and, and the people in charge do not give me the normal human satisfaction of being there as a person.I'm, I'm just a clog and a wheel, and so I never feel I get the support. I never feel that there's people helping me and, and acknowledging my humanness appreciation. You've done a good job. We're really proud of you. All those things that help a person realize that that what they're doing is, is who they are and they're affirmed in that situation.When you're not affirm. You, you feel like you're, you're hitting your head against the wall because no matter what you do doesn't change the situation that the people on top don't recognize you [00:20:00]in your human gifts and capacities. So that's the difference between burnout and compassion fatigue.DeVannon: Right. And so thank you for, you for explaining that. Another great thing I thought that came from Covid was this gut check that had to come into employers because employers. you know, not always so great. Their employees underappreciate them, overwork them, underpay them, and act like that. That employee always has to come there.When people were sitting at home reflecting, they realized that, you know, life is short. They got their value system organized. A lot of people who never liked those jobs anyway, and were burned out on those jobs, then go back to those jobs and you know, and now we have like this surplus of jobs and everything.And I think it's the most beautiful thing because employee employers have had to humble themselves downEdward: Yes. Yes.DeVannon: and not think the world revolves around them because they're the one cutting the checks. , [00:21:00] you know, you actually need employees to make a business run, and so,Edward: Well, I like what you said that that many people got in touch with their values and realized that they, they could leave a situation, they didn't have to stay stuck. , you see? And, and they could, they could work with a corporation on a different way. And corporations were realizing that the best, the most important entity that they have are their employees.And, and so how do you make sure that their needs are being taken care. It, it, it's, it takes, it takes less money to care for your employees than to keep hiring new people cuz people quit.DeVannon: right. It does. Absolutely. And hopefully these employers have learned that of the reason why I work for myself now is because I've had a [00:22:00] litany of terrible bosses and supervisors and companies that I've worked for and I was just like, you know the hell with all that. So Well, something in you. Something in you said, see, it forced you to be creative. , it forced you to get in touch with what your real values and what you wanted to do. And so that's, that's the blessing. And saying, I can't go back to that. I don't, you know, but some people do and, and they, they're miserable.Edward: I call 'em mis aholic, so I'm glad you brought that up,DeVannon: Absolutely. Now I'm gonna take a curve ball here with compassion fatigue and burnout, because as you were describing it, I'm hearing echoes of relatability here when it comes to romantic relationships. You know, we've talked about like parents, you know, employers are health setting. , [00:23:00] do you believe there's any implications with compassion fatigue and burnout when we have like a romantic partner and maybe we've overextended that relationship and we just don't wanna leave?Edward: Well, I think the same issue comes up about being true to yourself and sometimes, and I'm sure during the covid, people realized who are married, that they don't love each other. And so they made appropriate decisions. I think that romantically, I often say the gift of a relationship is that the spouse gives permission for the other to be who they are and vice versa.So your, your, your spouse wants you to be who you really could. And you want your spouse to be who they [00:24:00] really could be. And so when you start with that framework, you're on a deeper level than competition.DeVannon: Hmm.Edward: And you know you probably know and heard enough that the way women think is different than the way men.and they're both, both, right, , it's not like one's right, or or the other. But men tend to look at something from one perspective and women from the other, and they could share those perspectives. And again, it's not right or wrong, it's just the fact that, oh, I didn't see it that way. So again, how does it, how does it come back to normal communication?DeVannon: So when you, when you said you know, no competition, I, I had that reaction because, you know, I'm, I'm dealing with a relationship right now where, There's this whole from the other person, like this whole competition wanting to compare, [00:25:00] you know? So that's why I had that reaction because like you hit the nail on the head,Edward: Well, you might, you might again You might decide to have a come to Jesus meeting and, and say, I, I, you know, it it, let's say for example, this person does something where you feel competition. That's when you should say can, can we talk about, I just feel you're competing with me and I, I, I don't want to compete with you.I wanna love. And if she's open to that or he's open to that, then you have a beginning of a new relationship. If they're not, then you're realizing that you're in the wrong relationship.DeVannon: Right, because that, that, that comparison and that competition doesn't work. [00:26:00] I was talking with you know, well, well, you know, we've seen this on the news actually often enough. You know, you'll have like one person in the relationship, be it straight, gay by whatever and so so, you know, we, we see on the news sometimes where jealous partner, jealous spouse, shows up at the job and like, kills someone, you know, kills their significant other because they were jealous or envious or whatever the case may be.You know, That whole like, like the comparing thing and the competitiveness, you know, you mentioned it, but I really wanna point out to people just how dangerous that can get, you know, to, to, to stay in a relationship with somebody who doesn't feel like they have equal footing. And that relationship, that thing is like a sort of cancer that's only gonna get worse with time until that person snaps and does something.You can't stay in a relationship with somebody if you're constantly feeling like you're less.Edward: Agree, and, and [00:27:00] all of us, no matter who we are. I mean, I grew up in an alcoholic family and I real, it took me a long time to overcome feeling I wasn't good enough. You know, you from your background, especially from the racial background, you know, you're, the way the white culture treats you. You go, well, am I good?and, and all of a sudden you realize, damn, I am good enough, , you know, and, and I'm good enough. So that's a real transformation. It's a real gift to stand before the sacred and say, thank you for giving me the gifts I have and, and I will use my life to the best of my ability to live out those gift. I mean, how many, how many people?How many people complimented you today?[00:28:00]DeVannon: Well, I rarely leave my house, so, but when I'm when I'm out and about, you know, not really. I'm the one who finds, I like to compliment people because I understand what that's doing for them, but most people don't give them out.Edward: Yeah. But I'm sure you have, you have good friends that support you.DeVannon: Yeah, I mean, when I go around my friends, you know, if I change my beard color or I have on, if I've lost weight, you know, absolutely. They'll do that. They will.Edward: I have a friend who, who dyes his beard alsoDeVannon: It's the thing to do, man. I can't grow hair on my head, so I gotta work with what I have, with what I got. So now let me thank you for going down that, that off the beat path with me with the whole relationships and everything because, you know, self-care is so, so important here. And when I think about this, I think about like how when my [00:29:00] grandfather had a stroke and then I think he was in the hospital paralyzed for like six months.you know, the family had, you know, was keeping going up there to the hospital. I think about various people who have died and, and they were like bedridden in the hospital and I can, I remember how tired, like you can tell it in the faces and the energy of the person who was going up there, attend to them and everything.Then when they died, it's like their care. It's like they got 20 years added back to their lives. 20, 30 years came back. It's like their youth was renewed. And so can you talk to us about how it can be bad for our health to pour that much of our cells into somebody?Edward: Well, it can be both a blessing and and a challenge. The blessing is, I've often said to doctors and nurses and other healthcare professionals, , are [00:30:00] you a better person because of the work that you do? And they all shake their head, yes, I, I'm a better person because that other person has taught me something that I didn't know about myself.So, for example, it is very tiring to be a caregiver and I may not be good with patience. . Well, the caregiver or your grandfather taught your family how to be patient. I mean, it just happened because that's what happens. The, the, the person who is, who is the one being cared for becomes the caregiver to the caregiver. So when you reflect on those experiences, you pause and. on, on the different experiences. That's what feeds you. When you don't, that that's when [00:31:00] you get tied up in nuts and, and you know, you probably heard, gee, I wish that person was dead. And then you hit yourself on the head and go, well, you know, how do, why am I saying that?Well, I'm saying that cuz I'm frustrated, , you know, I'm, I'm tired and.In our culture today, we don't acknowledge dying. I wrote a paper about that called doctors and nurses don't like to say the D word Dying. So the doctor will say, well, you're, you're great. Grandfather isn't really doing well. What do you want me to. and then the family feels they have to make a decision whether or not the person lives or dies. 25 [00:32:00] years ago, the physician would say, your grandfather isn't doing well. We're gonna do everything to keep him comfortable, and, and his time is short, but we're gonna keep 'em comfortable. See the difference. The physician. The physician hold. Holds the crisis. If, if you have children or, or ne nieces and nephews, if there's something wrong with them, they run up to you.What do you do? You reach out to your arms and you hold them. So caregivers need to hold the crisis. And what happens today is the p. will say, what do you want me to do? And, and the, the family gets all excited. Like they're pulling the plug. Well, they're not pulling the plug. The disease is pulling the plug.You know what, what's, what's really [00:33:00] happening? And we have all these technology to prevent the dying process to keep a person alive when there's no. No outcome that is going to be beneficial. And so that's exhausting too. It's exhausting because family members feel they're responsible, but they're not responsible.The doctor is, and the disease process helps. You know, no one wants someone that they love to die. I call that an. On the other hand, the person's medical condition is causing the person to die. I call that an orange, and they're both the same. And so unless we address the fact that we're, we're ha we, we really feel we don't want the person to die and [00:34:00] address the fact, the fact that they are.What happens is it gets all messed up. I call it a fruit salad , instead of, instead of dealing with one issue at, at a time. And yes, I, I, I, I want my loved one to live, but I recognize that they're dying and so let's do what's, what we can to keep them comfort.DeVannon: what do you recommend, and I know each person is different in each situation where somebody's caregiving is different, whether it's a romantic relationship or someone dying in a hospice or a kid, or is there any general advice you can give to, you know, You know how, how, how does, how do people stop and understand, hey, you know, n I need to stop and do something for myself.I'm giving too much. Do you find that people are like resistant to seeking help for [00:35:00] self-care in the first placeEdward: Well, they are, our culture says that I, I in my research I found out that there are are three cultural taboos that prevent self-care. The first is to acknowledge there's something in me that I need help with. We're raised to think we have to solve everything. and that it's a sign of weakness to ask for help.But healing is social healing has to do with relationships. And so the first cultural taboo is don't acknowledge there's something in you. There's an issue that needs to be further explored and you can't do it by yourself. The second cultural taboo is just as we don't trust what's happening or trust another, we don't communicate our story.So let's talk about, you know, all [00:36:00] the floods that have happened here in, in California. All the devastation in some parts of the country. I, I mean, it's some parts of the state and you have first responders. , you know, do their best. And, and, and someone may be swept away like a five year old was, you know, a couple weeks ago.Well, that affects the person. And so can they tell their peers, you know, you know, I have a story to tell and boy, that, that losing that little kid really affected me. See, talking about our story is considered also a sign of weakness. And, and sh and to be shamed, you know, we're supposed to handle everything.We're not supposed to share, share our story. But the, the real issue of healing is when we share our story and were heard, you know, that the other person really hears us. [00:37:00] It frees us to make choices. So we wanna trust someone that will hear our story. We don't advi, we don't want advice. You know, we want someone to hear us.And so that's the second taboo is don't communicate your story. And the third cultural taboo is, Don't feel what, what you're feeling. Don't acknowledge what you're feeling. I feel sad. I feel pain. I feel hurt. I feel anger over that situation. We're supposed to have a stiff upper lip pull up your bootstraps.You know, big boys don't cry. And big girls you know, get too emotional and they're both wrong because being human is to. . And so I have a feeling over that particular situation I, and you know, it could be sad, it could be anger, it could be grief it, you know, but I'm [00:38:00] acknowledging that that really affected me.I was working with a client once and she was a first responder and she was, she and her team went out to a, a single plane airplane. And when she got there, they couldn't save the pilot cuz the, the plane just blew up. And so she was distraught over that and, and she started not sleeping well. And she started drinking and finally her supervisor said what's going on?And I think you need a coach to help you sort this through. So I was hired to do that. . And so as we're working through this situation, she's realized that it, it wasn't her fault and, and she couldn't do anything and that was okay in this situation. And she [00:39:00] then started getting in touch with going to a group that was called debriefing.And she liked it so much because she realized that in that, people could talk openly about their experience and that she wasn't by herself anymore. And her other teammates, this was voluntary. Her other teammates would, would tease her and say, oh, you're going to the Cry Babies Club. So again, that's the culture.You know, don't, don't debrief, don't talk about what you're feeling. Don't ask for help, don't communicate your story. So all those things pile up. And, and so we're raised we're raised not to, to be rugged individualist. Now that's, that's more the, the English. [00:40:00] Focus, but the African American and the Mediterranean culture is to go to your family.It's more communal versus, versus the white culture that tends to be more independent, so the independent person has to reach out for help. The person who, who's in a, a communal culture has to realize it's okay to pull yourself out to ask for.DeVannon: You know, that's why I always challenge people. I'll ask people, you know, like, why do you believe what you believe? Especially when they raise a particularly poignant point, they feel so intensely passionate about whether I agree with it or not. You know, it's not the point of me asking it, but I really want to understand that whoever it is that I'm challenging and probing into like that has done their homework and done their own research within themselves to sort out their convictions because as you well know,[00:41:00]You know, Edward, a lot of people believe a whole lot of things, but when you ask them, they can't really say where they got that knowledge from. And I hear that, you know, like say with these, with this nursing situation, I wanna say it's very immature for her coworkers to call her her group, the crybaby group. You know, it's, it's just so sad that no matter how old people get, some people still act like you know fucking children, but, but, you know, but, but for them to To, to even say that means that they think what you're like, just like what you're saying is that it's not okay to emote to express this.Like I would ask them, okay, you believe that this is a cry baby baby group and that this is an irrational use of emotion. But why though? Where did you get that belief system from? Well, you know, what you've already said is that it's a cultural thing. My point in saying all this is people, people, you can think for yourself, your culture, your [00:42:00] race, racial background, your sexual orientation, whatever group you identify with.Sure you got things in common with them, but they don't get to think for you , you know, and tell you everything like the culture told me to do. It is not an acceptable answer to me.Edward: Well, I agree with that and, and to stand apart is very difficult because we're. We're bashful, and yet at the same time, we have gifts. And when we allow ourselves to get in touch with those gifts, it gives us strength to be who are to be ourselves. And we're not. We're not it overcomes the bashfulness or the shyness.DeVannon: Hmm. All I know. Is that, you know, you know this, this world, you know, we're gonna have [00:43:00] a lot of problems ahead of us and we've got to get balanced. You know, you know, the world is not set to get any better, you know, we're, you know, in terms of like our character, it seems like the richer we get, like the worst we get as like people.You know, and like what I mean, like that is like when I'm say like in Mexico or in like a, a far less rich country than the United States, I feel like people have greater character, like an appreciation for one another. Then when I come here back to the United States, I'm all like, ah, fuck. You know? Then I gotta deal with Karen and Ken when I go out, you know, and everything like that.And it's just, , you know, and I'm saying all this to say, we had to learn how to take better care of ourselves. And then I don't mean going out to buy more things for ourselves or to go have sex with more people or to go like you know, to fulfill whatever advice you like I'm talking about. Like get you know yourself, you know who [00:44:00] you are, how to truly strengthen yourself in times of tribulation because trouble is coming to this world and.We're gonna love people who are gonna need our help, but how do we, when is it too far? When do we ask for help? How do we ask for help? Thinking that you can do it all on your own is a, is a trap, it's a weakness in and of itself. It's overreliance on self. know, I don't judge anybody for their religious or spiritual perspectives.You know, Edward, you know, I'm, you know, a big follower of the Trinity. I don't follow churches. I love being like, dependent on God. I don't like, like many of my friends, you know, like, they're like universe people, you know, like, like they thank the universe. They, they ask the universe for this or, or they'll be like, all the answers are within me.I feel like some of the answers are within me, but I love. Being able to reach outside of myself to a being higher than me, because for me, that takes the pressure off of me. You know, I'm over myself. I don't feel like I need to be able to [00:45:00] do it all and know it all. I really, really, really, really think that, like you said, that there's a lot of weakness built into an overreliance on ourself.Edward: Well, I think it's important. Who are the friends that you could communicate on, on the soulful level, and they're the ones that support you? There is, there was a program about a year ago on N B C Lester Halt interviewed a, a captain of a police department and he was suffering from P T S D and he brought his team together and he said, you know, I'm suffering from PS P T S D and I don't wanna hide it anymore.And I want us to meet every week, you know, at our meeting. and it, it's an opportunity that we can share our experiences and support each other instead of isolating each other. And so he started that program. It was a real [00:46:00] paradigm shift. And so the question I ask you, or everyone you know, yes, everything is could be considered crazy, and yet there's a lot of good.and how do you support yourself to focus on the goodness that helps you deal with the tribulations. And so when you have the, your, your network of friends, you may decide where you're gonna meet, you know, once a week and you're gonna have coffee or donuts or, or beer or wine or something. And you're gonna discuss how to support each.DeVannon: Mm-hmm. , you know what, that's a start. But people have to be willing to be transparent to do that. One of the things that irks me the most, When I think about my past is when I got H I V and that and that terrible, terrible doctor that I had at the time left my positive h i v diagnosis on a voicemail on New Year's Eve.[00:47:00]You know, just over 10 years ago I was living in the heart of Montrose in Houston, Texas, which is gay district in Houston, which at the time was like the fourth largest city in the country. There's a lot of people there.Edward: I lived there for eight years.DeVannon: Okay, so you know exactly what I'm talking about. The thing was, I was, so me and my friends were so we hung around each other, but we never had deep conversations.We were too busy partying and trying to look cute, and we were cute, but we didn't really know what the next person next to us was struggling with. So, , the, the, the how asin I and crazy it is for me to think that I was the only person with H I V. You know, I felt like such a, a pariah and a leper when really there was many, many lgbtqia a plus people with H I V that I should have been able to feel like I could go to.But because we weren't having those conversations, I felt completely.Edward: Of course, of course. Did you ever think of [00:48:00] starting. Look at what you're doing now.DeVannon: Yeah. Yeah, I did. I started as called the sex Drugs in Jesus podcast and sex drugs in Jesus, the memoir that is my contribution of transparency to the world, and that's why I did it. Cause I was like, A lot of my problems might've been avoided. I might've known that I wasn't alone , you know, and so, so I tell everything about myself.I don't give a damn. I let the whole world know because I mean, if it's just as simple as feeling, you know, if it's just as simple as you feeling like you're not alone from hearing me berate myself with my foolish mistakes, then so be it. Then, honey, I'll help you save your life, . And so,Edward: I feel honored that you feel so trusting in me to be able to share what you're sharing.DeVannon: Sharing is caring as they say. I don't, I don't care too much for cliches most of the time, but I'll use it right now. So, so, so, so, so it sounds like you get hired by a lot of, like businesses [00:49:00] medical places and things like that, like for your counseling and coaching services. But as you said, caregivers are, or everyone, so can someone reach out to you if they have.you know, a kid or a friend or a loved one who they feel like they may be overextending themselves even though they're not a nurse or a medical professional.Edward: Yes,DeVannon: Mm-hmm.Edward: I have on my website how to get in touch with me and, and I do a 30 minute free conversation.DeVannon: that's pretty generous. You know, 30 whole minutes . That's a lot. That's a lot of time in the coaching world. And so Well, if I, if I had 500 people, I might, I might do it 10 minutes, but I don't have 500 people.Well, I'm sure the people you do have love you and appreciate the work you're doing in their lives. So as we get ready to close, this is pretty much what I wanted to go over today. Thank you for being such a great guest. Were there any last words you [00:50:00] had for the world?Edward: Just that if you feel the symptoms of compassion fatigue or burnout or your feel, you're at your wits ends because you're a caregiver. Know that you can overcome it. I went through burnout 30 years ago, and I was, I was, I'll use the word saved because of, of a compassionate Jesuit priest who listen to my story and help me regain my inner strength to be who I am.and I attribute him in saving my life. So if I could be an instrument to help someone save their life, to see who they are and give their gifts to the world, that's what I'm, I'm committed to do instead of being a couch potato.[00:51:00]DeVannon: Okay. Well, I'm glad that you are here and not hanging out with Mr. Potatohead. I look forward to hearing about your continued contributions to the world. Thank you so much for joining me today, Dr. Edward Smith.De'Vannon: Thank you all so much for taking time to listen to the Sex Drugs and Jesus podcast. It really means everything to me. Look, if you love the show, you can find more information and resources at SexDrugsAndJesus.com or wherever you listen to your podcast. Feel free to reach out to me directly at DeVannon@SexDrugsAndJesus.com and on Twitter and Facebook as well.My name is De'Vannon, and it's been wonderful being your host today. And just remember that everything is gonna be all right.