Podcasts about Augustana College

Send us a text Coach Adams is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Sherrard High School in Sherrard Illinois. Prior to that Adams was at Augustana College where he was on the football staff as the offensive line and special teams coach. Before moving to Augustana Coach Adams was an Assistant Football Coach and head freshman/sophomore coach for Mercer County High School in Aledo, Illinois. While there, the team won the 2012 Class 2A State. Championship. While at Mercer Adams was also the Assistant track Coach working with sprinters and horizontal jumpers. He was also the head football Coach and Assistant Track and Field Coach at Sherrard from 2014-2016. Adams is a graduate of Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois with a degree in physical education, Adams was a varsity football player for the Scots and earned honors as a two-time Academic All-Conference performer. While at Sherrard Coach Adam's strength and conditioning program was recognized by the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) as the Program of Excellence. Sherrard received the honor for the program's excellence in safety, quality, efficacy, outreach, and highlighting. Coach Adams is USAW Level 1g, RPR Level 1 and Signal 6, High School Strength Coach Certified. Adams in his tenure has coached 2x Three Rivers Athletic Conference Champions in all sports, 15x Three River Athletic Team Champions, 4 State Champions, 6 Division1 athletes, a USA Jr. Olympic Team Member, 50+ Div. 3 athletes.https://www.instagram.com/coach.badams?igsh=MTB0MTN6NTJ2aDV2dA==https://www.instagram.com/sherrardathleticdevelopment?igsh=bDBiYTdtOHVveDdphttps://x.com/21badams?s=21https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Phillip B. Wilson about the red flags that a leadership crisis is on the horizon for your organization. Phillip B. Wilson is the founder of Approachable Leadership, where he and his team help clients thrive and create extraordinary workplaces. He is a national expert on leadership, labor relations, and creating positive workplaces. Phil is the author of several books and articles, including Left of Boom (reached #2 on Amazon's Hot HR Books), The Approachability Playbook, and The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash Your Team's Potential. He is regularly featured in the business media, including Fox Business Network, Fast Company, Bloomberg News, HR magazine, and The New York Times. Wilson regularly delivers keynotes, workshops, and webinars and has been called to testify before Congress as a labor relations expert. He graduated magna cum laude from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, and went on to earn his JD from the University of Michigan Law School. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In today's installment, host Ben Gougeon sits down with Augustana College senior Emma Watts, a burgeoning talent in Theatre and Film, who is making her directorial debut with Lauren Gunderson's darkly comedic play, Exit, Pursued by a Bear.

 We had a great time talking with Lauren about music as the constant in her life, wearing every single hat as a working musician, and females with huge voices who don't hold back (likeLauren!). We also geek out over arts and crafts!    This soulful rocker, originally from Chicago, has had a passion for singing throughout her entirelife. Growing up in a household that was rich in music, her influences were widely varied from artists such as Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt, The Pointer Sisters, Eva Cassidy, Etta James, Joss Stone, Kelly Clarkson, and many more.   Despite these modern musical influences, Lauren was classically trained throughout most of her early life. She began classical piano lessons at the age of 8, was an active member of several choirs and began taking classical voice lessons when she began high school. She eventually took her love of singing to the Quad Cities and obtained a Bachelor's degree in music with an emphasis on voice at Augustana College. During her college years she spent a summer living inNovafeltria, Italy, learning the language and touring and studying opera. Initially she planned on becoming an opera singer, but quickly realized that rock and soul music were more her style.    Since moving to Nashville, Lauren has continued to tour and release new music. Her album, “Love on the Rocks” that was released in the summer of 2021 debuted at #14 on the BillboardBlues Chart, #4 on Roots Music Report & #21 on the NACC Blues Charts. Anderson has opened for bands such as Beth Hart, Ana Popovic and Mike Zito. Zito was also a featured artist on her sophomore album, on the tune "Back to Chicago". She just released her third full-length album, “Burn it all Down”, which features Albert Castiglia on the track “Zombie Blues” and JohnSalaway on “Hit The Spot.”   Check her out here:  Website: laurenandersonmusic.com  IG: laurenandersonmusic  FB: Lauren Anderson     

In this episode of the Picks for Poles Podcast, Usayd Koshul is joined by Augustana College OL Cain Johnson to discuss his next steps as he prepares for the 2025 NFL Draft.  

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Jill Kruse, a physician, pilot, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner. From blending medicine with aviation to mastering historical sewing and aerial arts, Dr. Kruse embodies the power of curiosity and reinvention. Dr. Jill Kruse is a family medicine physician with a diverse background and a passion for blending medicine, education, and entrepreneurship. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency through the University of Wisconsin - Baraboo Rural Training Track in family medicine. Her academic journey also includes an undergraduate degree from Augustana College and a Master of Science in Microbiology from South Dakota State University.As the CEO of Flight Time Medical, she specializes in providing aviation medical services, combining her expertise as a pilot and physician. When not at Flight Time Medical, she is a hospitalist and also serves as the host of On Call with the Prairie Doc, a public television program dedicated to improving medical literacy.Known for her versatility, she has been featured on the local CBS affiliate show Keloland Living for her popular “Jill of All Trades” segments, showcasing her wide-ranging skills in historical sewing, making chainmail, aerial arts, theatrical costuming, and set design. Her passion for learning and teaching is evident in every endeavor she pursues.She is the recipient of the Tomorrow's Leaders Award from the Catholic Health Association and the Inspirational Physician Award from the AMA Women's Section.Beyond medicine, her creativity shines in the arts. She won Best Set Design twice from Broadway World South Dakota for her work on Murder on the Orient Express and Matilda the Musical. She also took home "Best in Show" at Brookings Habitat for Humanity's "Nail the Runway" fashion show—a competition inspired by Project Runway's unconventional materials challenge, where at least 50% of the dress must be crafted from construction materials.Additionally, Dr. Kruse has contributed to academic and literary works, with chapters in Transforming the Heart of Practice (edited by McCallister & Hamilton) and Perspectives From the Prairie, a collection of Prairie Doc newspaper essays.Connect with Dr. KruseFlight Time Medical Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/share/15isW26riv/?mibextid=wwXIfrDr. Jill Kruse's LinkedIn Profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-kruse-d-o-42b9b988Prairie Doc Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theprairiedocPrairie Doc YouTube Channelhttps://youtube.com/@theprairiedoc

Higher education institutions continue to struggle with student retention, career readiness, and underemployment among graduates. Traditional college advising models focus heavily on selecting a major, yet many students graduate with empty degrees that fail to translate into meaningful careers. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed®, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Scott Carlson and Dr. Ned Scott Laff, authors of Hacking College: Why the Major Really Doesn't Matter and What Really Does, about how institutions can rethink academic advising, faculty engagement, and student success strategies to better serve today's learners. Carlson, a senior writer for the Chronicle of Higher Education, and Laff, who has over 35 years of experience in college and university settings helping students design successful undergraduate experiences, discuss how universities can shift away from a rigid, major-centric model to a personalized student success framework. They explain how students who lack career clarity often end up in underemployment, taking jobs unrelated to their degrees. Their research shows that institutions must evolve their advising structures to help students identify vocational purpose, leverage experiential learning, and navigate the hidden job market. The Problem with Traditional Academic Advising The outdated focus on major selection leads students into rigid career paths, often misaligned with their strengths and interests. A one-size-fits-all advising model leaves first-generation and low-income students struggling to navigate the complexities of higher education. Limited faculty-student engagement prevents students from leveraging university resources and professional networks. Lack of career-aligned experiential learning results in students graduating without the necessary skills and industry connections. Revolutionizing College-to-Career Transition Carlson and Laff propose a new model where higher education leaders integrate career-focused advising and faculty mentorship into the student experience. This involves: Helping students explore hidden intellectualism—their deeper interests and skills that could shape their career trajectories. Connecting students with faculty and industry professionals to uncover career pathways beyond traditional job titles. Expanding experiential learning opportunities through internships, mentorships, and project-based learning. Teaching students to research the hidden job market to discover roles they might never encounter through a standard career fair. Institutional Strategies for Student Success For university presidents, boards, and executive leaders, improving student outcomes requires a fundamental shift in how advising and faculty engagement are structured. Institutions should: Encourage faculty to act as mentors, guiding students beyond coursework to explore real-world career applications. Train advisors to support students in creating flexible, goal-oriented academic plans that integrate experiential learning. Strengthen career services by building industry partnerships and embedding career readiness into academic programming. Utilize existing institutional resources—including government affairs, research opportunities, and alumni networks—to connect students with career pathways. The Hidden Job Market and Career Readiness Career exploration should begin early in a student's academic journey. Institutions must help students develop the ability to recognize opportunities beyond traditional job titles by: Encouraging proactive networking with faculty, professionals, and industry leaders. Teaching students to research and navigate the hidden job market, where many opportunities exist outside of standard recruitment channels. Expanding experiential learning options, such as internships and project-based coursework, to provide practical experience that aligns with evolving workforce demands. With AI-driven automation threatening traditional advising roles, institutions must act now to redefine how they support student career pathways. Colleges that fail to adapt will continue to see declining retention, underemployment, and dissatisfaction among graduates. Five Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards Be Open to Change – Institutions must actively remove barriers that prevent student success. The current advising model is failing many students, and colleges need to adopt a more flexible, student-centered approach that helps learners navigate their academic and career paths effectively. Preserve Academic Variety – Colleges are eliminating liberal arts programs due to financial pressures, but this limits students' ability to create multidisciplinary educational experiences. Institutions should strive to maintain a diverse academic landscape that allows students to explore various career pathways. Engage Directly with Students – University leaders should make an effort to understand student concerns firsthand. By informally engaging with students—whether in common areas or casual settings—presidents and board members can gain valuable insights into what students need to thrive. Empower Students to Take Ownership of Their Education – Instead of following rigid degree structures, students should be encouraged to design their own academic experiences by integrating coursework, experiential learning, and industry engagement in ways that align with their career goals. Advisors and faculty should support this by shifting from a prescriptive model to one that helps students think critically about their education. Rethink Institutional Priorities – Colleges can maintain their research and tenure agendas while also fostering a culture that encourages student success. Leaders should create systems that help students perceive higher education as an interconnected network of opportunities rather than a series of disconnected courses. Higher education institutions that fail to evolve will continue to see declining retention and job placement rates. Listen in as Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Scott Carlson, and Dr. Ned Laff explore how colleges can implement meaningful advising reforms to improve student success, institutional sustainability, and long-term career outcomes. Institutions looking for solutions to align their academic programs with evolving student needs should explore Academic Realignment and Redesign strategies. Read the podcast transcript on our website: https://changinghighered.com/transforming-college-advising-new-approach-to-student-success/ #AcademicAdvising #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess   About the Podcast Guests Dr. Ned Scott Laff has over 35 years of experience in college and university settings, helping students design successful undergraduate experiences. He has taught both English and Honors courses and has broad interests in liberal arts education, the quality of undergraduate education, and the role of academic advising in liberal learning. He was Founding Director of the Center for the Junior Year at Governors State University; Director for Advising at Augustana College; the Director for General Education, Director of Contractual Studies, Director for Service-Learning and Director of the Center for Engaged Learning at Columbia College; former Academic Program Coordinator for Core Curriculum and Director for First Year Seminar at Loyola University Chicago. He has served as Director for Academic Program Development at Barat College of DePaul University; and as Associate Dean for Curriculum at Mundelein College of Loyola University Chicago. Connect with Ned Scott Laff on LinkedIn → Scott Carlson is a senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education who explores where higher education is headed. Since 1999, he has covered a range of issues for the publication: college management and finance, facilities, campus planning, energy, sustainability, libraries, workforce development, the value of a college degree, and other subjects. He has written such in-depth reports as “Sustaining the College Business Model,” “The Future of Work,” “The Right Mix of Academic Programs,” “The Campus as City,” and “The Outsourced University.” Carlson has won awards from the Education Writers Association and is a frequent speaker at colleges and conferences around the country. His work has also appeared in The Baltimore Sun and Baltimore City Paper, among other publications. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Connect with Scott Carlson on LinkedIn → About the Podcast Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is the founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant at The Change Leader, Inc. A highly sought-after higher education consultant with 20+ years of experience, Dr. McNaughton works with leadership, management, and boards of U.S. and international institutions. His expertise spans key areas, including accreditation, governance, strategic planning, presidential onboarding, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Dr. McNaughton's approach combines a holistic methodology with a deep understanding of the contemporary and evolving challenges facing higher education institutions worldwide to ensure his clients succeed in their mission. Connect with Drumm McNaughton on LinkedIn→  

SHOW NOTES Episode 040 • November 25, 2024     FIRST STRAIN   News ‘n' Notes:   • Bands of America Grand National Championships   www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/11/17/2024-boa-grand-nationals-results-bands-of-america-lucas-oil-stadium-indianapolis-avon-carmel-castle/76230686007/   • Augustana College's Symphonic Band celebrates 150 years   www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/augustana-symphonic-band-celebrates-150th-anniversary/   www.augustana.edu/academics/areas-of-study/music/ensembles/symphonic-band     SECOND STRAIN   Topic: Scholastic Books “debates” the value of music in schools   twitter.com/BobMorrison/status/1857070182285312358   www.nyssma.org/letters-to-the-editor-of-scholastic-news-regarding-the-should-kids-learn-music-in-schools-article/   NAfME letter: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=9631255920234517&set=pcb.8359644700800091   Scholastic Senior VP letter: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=9644683498891759&set=g.292604557504186     TRIO   This week's interview guest: PAUL LIVINGSTON     DOGFIGHT   Topic: Virginia Tech kicker vs. Syracuse University band   www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2024/11/virginia-tech-kicker-disrupts-syracuse-marching-band-during-halftime-performance-video.html     CODA   Topic: A bit of Thanksgiving     FOLLOW US!   BandWagon RSS feed: feed.podbean.com/heyband/feed.xml BandWagon website: heyband.podbean.com BandWagon on Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555170345309 BandWagon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhammerton1 Rob ("HammertonMedia") on Facebook: facebook.com/HammertonMedia Rob on X/Twitter: twitter.com/DrRob8487   SUBSCRIBE TO BANDWAGON!   https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/eg706GUVzixV   WE GOT MERCH!   Visit www.teepublic.com/user/bandwagon-with-rob-hammerton -or- got to teepublic.com and search “bandwagon”   SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK!   Email: heybandwagon@yahoo.com Voicemail: speakpipe.com/HeyBandWagon

Who was for they/them versus who was for you? Join host Garrett Snedeker for a fascinating discussion with Jon Schweppe, Director of Policy for the American Principles Project (APP), on the power of the most influential political ads that shaped the 2024 presidential election. Jon Schweppe is the Director of Policy for APP. He advances the organization's legislative priorities by working with allied groups and with federal and state lawmakers. Schweppe is an alumnus of the Claremont Institute's Lincoln Fellowship. He has been published in a number of publications, including The New York Post, The American Mind, First Things, Newsweek, The Federalist, and the Daily Caller. He has worked on several political campaigns, focusing mainly on communications and policy. He is a graduate of Augustana College, where he majored in Economics and Finance. Follow Jon on X here. Learn more about APP here.

Send us a textOn today's episode, we will be joined by international students who are attending Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. These students will openly and candidly share the struggles and difficulties they face as international students, while also celebrating the opportunities that access to a college education has provided for them. Welcome to The “Center” Augustana students, and thank you, listeners, for joining us! "Sweet Times" is by All Bets Off, and is provided by Adobe Stock.

In this episode, host Marc Zyla sits down with Hisham Bravo Groover, the newly appointed assistant professor at Augustana College and music director of the Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles.

Send us a textToday, The “Center” podcast returns from its hiatus with a timely message about our migrant neighbors, and how we can better understand the various ways in which refugees can leave dangerous situations and legally enter and live in the United States while waiting for conditions to improve in their home countries.Today's guest on The “Center” is Angela Boelens. Angela is the founder and president of IA NICE, a non-profit agency supporting refugee families from Ukraine who are seeking either Temporary Protected Status or Humanitarian Parole with resettlement and integration into local Iowa communities. IA NICE is a 501(c)(3), providing guidance and necessary resources to community members and sponsors as they support newcomer families in rebuilding their lives in Iowa. Angela lives in Rock Island, IL, and is a professor in the Business Administration department at Augustana College. "Sweet Times" is by All Bets Off, and is provided by Adobe Stock.

In this episode of the Higher Ed Pulse Podcast, Mallory chats with Andy Shearouse, Assistant Director of the EDGE Center at Augustana College, during the 2024 HighEdWeb conference. Andy dives into the concept of "intrapreneurship" and how individuals within institutions can foster innovation and drive meaningful change from the inside. Through personal experiences and insightful examples, Andy explains how anyone can become a difference-maker on campus by adopting an entrepreneurial mindset and identifying opportunities for improvement.Key TakeawaysIntrapreneurship encourages staff to channel entrepreneurial energy internally, driving change within an organization.The best innovations often come from those closest to daily processes, like student services or campus operations.Developing an "entrepreneurial mindset" involves problem-first thinking, self-confidence, and a willingness to seek small, impactful wins.Higher education institutions can benefit significantly from empowering staff to identify inefficiencies and implement creative solutions.What is Intrapreneurship, and Why Does It Matter in Higher Education?Intrapreneurship is the practice of fostering entrepreneurial innovation within an existing organization. Andy Shearouse highlights the importance of encouraging faculty and staff to think like entrepreneurs, focusing on improving internal processes and services. This mindset differs from traditional entrepreneurship by emphasizing change from within, allowing institutions to become more adaptable and student-centered. For example, Andy discusses how colleges that quickly addressed the growing demand for mental health services were able to stay ahead of student needs and become more supportive environments.How Can Intrapreneurship Solve Campus-Wide Problems?Andy shared several real-world examples of intrapreneurship at work. One standout case involved transforming the course add/drop process at Augustana College from a cumbersome paper-based system to an efficient online solution. The initiative was driven by the Career Development Office, which recognized the inefficiencies students and staff faced. This change significantly improved the student experience, highlighting how even small departments can spearhead major improvements that benefit the entire campus community.What Traits Make a Successful Intrapreneur?The entrepreneurial mindset is key to becoming an intrapreneur. Andy outlines six traits of successful entrepreneurs, with the top two being: saying "yes, I can" when presented with a challenge and focusing on solving problems, not just pushing products. Intrapreneurs are proactive, identifying gaps and inefficiencies in their organizations and working creatively to address them. They don't need to overhaul entire systems overnight but instead look for small wins that snowball into broader, lasting changes. This problem-solving mindset is what empowers intrapreneurs to reshape their institutions incrementally.If you're intrigued by the idea of sparking change at your institution, you won't want to miss the full episode. Listen now to discover more examples of how intrapreneurship can drive innovation in higher education! - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaSeth Odell https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/https://twitter.com/sethodellAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and Confessions of a Higher Education Social Media Manager.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Element451 is hosting the AI Engage Summit on Oct 29 and 30Register now for this free, virtual event.The future of higher ed is being redefined by the transformative power of AI. The AI Engage Summit brings together higher ed leaders, innovators, and many of your favorite Enrollify creators to explore AI's impact on student engagement, enrollment marketing, and institutional success. Experience firsthand how AI is improving content personalization at scale, impacting strategic decision-making, and intuitively automating the mundane tasks that consume our time. The schedule is packed with real examples and case studies, so you leave knowing how to harness AI to drive meaningful change at your institution. Whether you're looking to enhance student outcomes, optimize enrollment marketing, or simply stay ahead of the curve, the AI Engage Summit is your gateway to the next level of higher education innovation. Registration is free, save your spot today.

This week's guest is Peter Stapleton a collegiate football player at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.

This week's guest is Peter Stapleton a collegiate football player at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.

In this episode, we dive deep into the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), exploring its history and the significant developments over the past two years that have impacted both students and universities. From the origins of FAFSA as a tool to make higher education more accessible, to recent changes aimed at simplifying the process, we cover the key reforms and challenges that have emerged. We'll also discuss how these changes affect student eligibility, the distribution of aid, and how universities are adapting to these shifts. Join us as we unpack the evolving landscape of FAFSA and its critical role in shaping the future of financial aid in higher education. Our guest for this episode is W. Kent Barnds, the Executive Vice President for Strategy and Innovation at Augustana College. He also serves as the Vice President of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Communications and Marketing.  Additional resources: FAFSA Website https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa  

Part 2 of last weeks episode with Dr Tim Lewis. Tim Lewis Ph.D. approaches canine research through the lens of an evolutionary ecologist. His formal, non-canine education began in Augustana College in Illinois, where he received his bachelor's degree in biology, followed by masters and doctorate in wildlife ecology from Wisconsin-Madison. Tim taught for two decades at Wittenberg University in Ohio where he was an award winning professor in biology before moving on to teach at the University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

In this episode, Chantal and Angelique talk to Dr Tim Lewis. Tim Lewis, Ph.D., approaches canine research through the lens of an evolutionary ecologist. Tim's formal, non-canine education began at Augustana College in Illinois, where he received his bachelor's degree in biology, followed by a master's and doctorate in wildlife ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Tim taught for two decades at Wittenberg University in Ohio where he was an award-winning professor of biology; now he is a professor of biology at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. His classes include ecology, evolution, mammalian ecology, forest biology, tropical ecology, and general biology survey. He frequently uses dogs to illustrate biological ideas, and even taught a class built around dog biology for university students and friends of dogs. His research ranges across many species, including wolves, deer, squirrels, turtles and, of course, dogs. He has presented findings of his research in journals, at conferences, and as an invited speaker for more than 30 years. He currently cohabitates with two Border Collies, prefers herding with his dogs to most other activities beside walks, and hovers on the edges of the dog agility and canine freestyle worlds with his wife, who competes in those sports and teaches others to do so.

In Part 2 of this Pulse Check series, Kin is joined by W. Kent Barnds, who has 33 years of experience in higher ed and shares his why and the importance of working at a college campus.Key points/takeaways include:The need for leaders to stay at institutions to fight the good fight.The comfort level of employees with a delayed sense of gratification that often is part and parcel of working in higher ed.The importance of giving space to break out of the mundane, repetitive workThe difference between what can be controlled and what cannot as circumstances change around us.Finding opportunities to be surrounded by student stories and the larger purpose of advancing education. Guest Name: W. Kent BarndsGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wkentbarnds/Guest Bio: W. Kent Barnds, Executive Vice President for Strategy & Innovation, Augustana College Kent Barnds is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in higher education, known for his strategic acumen and proficiency in driving organizational success. His strategic vision has played a pivotal role in advancing the objectives at Elizabethtown College and Augustana College, contributing to their sustained growth and impact. Having served in key leadership positions, including Vice President for Enrollment, Communication, and Planning at Augustana College and as the Executive Vice President at Augustana College, Kent has honed his skills in strategic planning, enrollment management, and communication. His experience equips him with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing higher education institutions and non-profits today.  - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaSeth Odell https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/https://twitter.com/sethodellAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and Confessions of a Higher Education Social Media Manager.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Happy Pride Month! In this month's episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie talk LGBTQ+ books to get into this June, as well as all of the Summer Reading Challenge fun that The Library has prepared for June, July, and August. They also sat down with returning guest, Sarah Elgatian, from the Midwest Writing Center to discuss the David R. Collins Writers' Conference coming up on June 27th-29th at Augustana College.  Some upcoming programs:Adults:  Composting Workshop - June 10th @ 6-7pm | MainTweens/Teens: Teen Cringe Bingo - June 11th @ 5-6pm | Fairmount Kids: Touch-a-Truck - June 22nd @ 10:30am-12pm | Eastern   To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!Helpful links from our discussion: Summer Reading Challenge Midwest Writing CenterDavid R. Collins Writers' Conference Reading Recommendations Library Links:Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Are you wondering what resources are available for you and your family? The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today! Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge!

Lisa and co-host Julia are joined by five music educators who provided support through the process of writing A Family Guide to Parenting Musically, released today from Oxford University Press! Guests are Dr. Carol Scott-Kassner, retired music education professor; Stacey Kolthammer, early childhood music educator at Lake Shore Montessori Schools in Highland Park, IL; Dr. Elizabeth Tracy, music education professor at Heidelberg University; Kelsey Giotta, band director for Plain Local Schools, OH; and Dr. Erin Hopkins, music education professor at Augustana College. Guests share their favorite aspects of A Family Guide to Parenting Musically. Lisa's new book, A Family Guide to Parenting Musically - available now!

This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/0p7s42 Dr. McDannald shares his journey from practicing podiatry to exploring his passion for technology and digital communication, offering insights into career transitions, personal growth, and the importance of finding fulfillment beyond traditional medical practice. The conversation highlights the value of self-reflection, support systems, and the courage to pursue new opportunities. Dr. Jim McDannald is a former podiatrist who transitioned into a successful career as a freelance writer, web designer, and digital marketing specialist. He grew up near Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, and pursued his undergraduate studies at Augustana College, where he developed a passion for both medicine and technology. Dr. McDannald completed his podiatry training at the Scholl School in Chicago and later specialized in sports medicine during his residency in Portland, Oregon. After eight years in private practice at Slocum Orthopedics in Eugene, Oregon, Dr. McDannald decided to explore new career opportunities. His interest in digital media led him to become involved in various side projects related to technology and running. Eventually, he moved to Montreal, Quebec, where he founded Podiatry Growth, a company focused on creating custom online marketing solutions for podiatry clinics. In addition to his work in digital marketing, Dr. McDannald co-hosts the "Podiatry Marketing" podcast with Australian podiatrist Tyson Franklin and is a prolific blogger, sharing insights and strategies to help his colleagues enhance their online presence and attract ideal patients.   -=+=-=+=-=+= Are you a doctor struggling to provide the best care for your patients while dealing with financial and caregiving matters out of the scope of your practice? Do you find yourself scrambling to keep up with the latest resources and wish there was an easier way? Finally, our Virtual Health and Financial Conference for Caregivers is here! This conference helps you and your patients enlist the best strategies around health care resources and the best financial steps for your patients to take while navigating care. You don't have to go home feeling frustrated and helpless because you couldn't connect your patients with the best services. In just 90 minutes, our VIP Live Roundtable will answer your questions and be the lifeline that helps your patients put together an effective caregiving plan. Find out more at Jeanniedougherty.com and click on Conference for Caregivers VIP. -+=-+=-+=-+=   Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Do you have additional thoughts about today's topic? Do you have your own Prescription for Success? Record a message on Speakpipe   Unlock Bonus content and get the shows early on our Patreon Follow us or Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Amazon  | Spotify --- There's more at https://mymdcoaches.com/podcast Music by Ryan Jones. Find Ryan on Instagram at _ryjones_, Contact Ryan at ryjonesofficial@gmail.com Production assistance by Clawson Solutions Group, find them on the web at csolgroup.com

In this edition of Madison Book Beat, host Andrew Thomas speaks with poet Daniel Khalastchi about hist new collection The Story of Your Obstinate Survival (2024, University of Wisconsin Press).The Story of Your Obstinate Survival is a propulsive collection. It's very funny, uncannily mundane and starkly surreal. The poems are a collision of juxtapositions and images, each one brimming with a vigor and vitality that demands re-reading, reading aloud, and maybe even setting to music. The lyrical wordplay will stop you in your tracks, either with laughter or with an appreciation for the delightfully weird scenes unfolding before you. The poems speak to an obstinate persistence, to enduring beyond a routinely felt sense of an ending.Daniel Khalastchi is an Iraqi Jewish American. A graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and a former fellow at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, he is the author of four books of poetry—Manoleria (Tupelo Press), Tradition (McSweeney's), American Parables (University of Wisconsin Press, winner of the Brittingham Prize in Poetry), and The Story of Your Obstinate Survival (University of Wisconsin Press). His work has appeared in numerous publications, including The American Poetry Review, The Believer Logger, Colorado Review, Denver Quarterly, Electric Lit, Granta, The Iowa Review, Poetry Northwest, and Best American Experimental Writing. Daniel has taught advanced writing, literature, and publishing courses at Augustana College, Marquette University, and the University of Iowa, most recently as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Iowa Writers' Workshop. He currently lives in Iowa City where he directs the University of Iowa's Magid Center for Writing. He is the cofounder and managing editor of Rescue Press.Author photo courtesy of University of Wisconsin Press

About The GuestsACCESS LITERACY TEAMDorothy KardatzkeI live with my husband in Columbus, Ohio. I taught for more than 25 years in both general education classrooms and in classrooms for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Since 1997, when I was first trained in the English code, all my literacy instruction has been delivered using programs that are Orton-based. I left the classroom in 2018 to create space to write curriculum, and train/coach teachers. However, I will always be a teacher. It is who I am! I tutor little folks and big folks in literacy whenever I have the chance.​I had a rather circuitous educational journey which offered me the opportunity to embark on what I do presently. I completed a double major in Elementary Education and Deaf Education from Augustana College. I later completed post-graduate work in Linguistics and Language Development at the University of South Dakota and Neuroanatomy  at The Ohio State University.​During leisure time, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, hiking, fishing, canoeing, camping and cross-country skiing.Melody FurnoMy husband and I live in Columbus, Ohio where I taught an Orton-based Method for literacy in Kindergarten and first grade classrooms for 19 years. Encountering struggling readers in the classroom motivated me to enroll in coursework and to research current information on reading disabilities and dyslexia to set up interventions in the classroom.​Since leaving the classroom, I have used an Orton-based Method to train and consult teachers in literacy across the country and tutor struggling readers in 4th and 5th grades for Columbus Public Schools. ​I enjoy nature, fishing, hiking and biking. My special interest is to encourage faith-based ministries to play a part in addressing youth and adult illiteracy.   Show NotesPhonics programs are an important foundation for teaching students how to read. There are many programs and they differ widely. Learn about the unique features of this program. Discover what is important when looking for a phonics curriculum for your students.  Dorothy Kardatzke  and Melanie Furno are the founders of Access Literacy.  Their phonics curriculum,  Literacy Essentials: Journey from Spelling to Reading is commonly used in classical schools.  In this interview, they articulate the details that explain what a good phonic-based program looks like and why it matters. The Access Literacy program supports the road to integrating the components of writing, thinking well, and reading well. _____________________________________________Note: Adrienne does not recieve compensation for recommending any curriculum on her podcast. The purpose of presenting curriculum on the podcast is to help parents and school leadership make well-informed decisions on curriculum that is most aligned to the classical tradition. _____________________________________________ ResourcesLink to their Home page: https://www.accessliteracy.com/Parent page including phonogram videos: https://www.accessliteracy.com/parentsLink for ordering teaching materials through Hillsdale: https://www.accessliteracy.com/projects-2Link for ordering the Student Orthography Notebook: https://www.accessliteracy.com/projects-2Books mentionedWhy Our Children Can't Read, and What You Can Do About It by Diane McGuinnessAuthor in the Science of Reading field — Dr. Louisa MoatsThe Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton- PorterHow to Read a Book by Mortimer AdlerHow To Read a Difficult Book (free link to one page essay) by Mortimer Adler________________________________________________________This podcast is produced by Beautiful Teaching, LLC.Support this podcast: ★ Support this podcast ★ _________________________________________________________Credits:Sound Engineer: Andrew HelselLogo Art: Anastasiya CFMusic: Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins in B flat major, RV529 : Lana Trotovsek, violin Sreten Krstic, violin with Chamber Orchestra of Slovenian Philharmonic © 2024 Beautiful Teaching LLC. All Rights Reserved

Ken Anderson was an all-around athlete in Batavia, IL whose friend and neighbor was NBA Hall of Famer Dan Issel. After four years at Augustana College he became Bill Walsh's protege in his new passing scheme called the West Coast offense. 4 passing titles and an MVP award later, it's pretty clear that #14 was up to the task. Great lessons from a legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two of my favorite people join me on today's podcast - CJ & Steph Ham!CJ is an NFL fullback, two time pro bowler and three-time team captain for the Minnesota Vikings.Steph is a physical therapist and avid runner. They met at Augustana College (my alma mater - Go Vikings!) and they have three beautiful children. In our conversation, CJ & Steph share their feelings on free agency & NFL trades. For them, it's not players going to a different team, it's saying goodbye to their friends.We also talk about everything from being humbled by our children (God bless them!) to marriage advice to life in the NFL.Sit back, relax and enjoy this conversation!Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: International Justice Mission & SimpleInternational Justice Mission is a global nonprofit working to end slavery and violence around the world, taking special care of survivors from the moment they're rescued all the way through their healing and restoration. To learn more and support their mission, visit ijm.orgSimple provides an easy, secure way to make giving super user-friendly. If you are a church or lead a faith based nonprofit, you have to look into working with Simple. You won't regret it! For more info, check out their brand new website simpledonation.comSubscribe to The Conversation on YouTube: youtube.com/@adamaweber Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew

Khalil Andani holds a Ph.D in Islamic Studies from Harvard University (Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations) and serves as an Assistant Professor of Religion at Augustana College. Khalil Andani's dissertation, “Revelation in Islam: Qurʾanic, Sunni, and Shiʿi Ismaili Perspectives”, was awarded Best Ph.D. Dissertation of the Year by the Foundation for Iranian Studies in 2020. His first book, based on this dissertation, will be an analytical and historical investigation of Islamic theologies of revelation in the formative and classical periods of Islam, beginning with the Qurʾan and extending through Qurʾanic commentary (tafsīr), Sunni and Shiʿi prophetic tradition (hadith), Sunni theology (kalām), and Shiʿi Ismaili philosophy.

“Sonny's Blues” is a 1956 story by the author, James Baldwin, about a “sensible” and pragmatic algebra teacher and his younger musically gifted younger brother (“Sonny”), who struggles with heroin addiction. Both of them, raised in Harlem, are deeply affected by anti-Black racism.  Although the older brother, who narrates the story, feels responsible for Sonny, he struggles to relate to him. With the help of an English professor, Laura Greene at Augustana College, we reflect on some of the lessons of this story for the physician-patient relationship, especially when caring for individuals with substance use disorder. We explore the cost both to patients and to ourselves, as healthcare professionals, of holding patients at arm's length because we fear engaging, especially in the face of suffering. A PDF of “Sonny's Blues,” can be accessed from the story's Wiki page (scroll down to external links).

W. Kent Barnds, executive vice president for strategy and innovation at Augustana College, joins FYI host Gil Rogers to talk about the current state of this year's FAFSA applications and information which have both been abnormally slow.  Kent shares his invaluable insights into the complexities faced by both students and university staff during this transformative period. Gil and Kent delve into the impact of FAFSA simplification on students and universities, including what offers they are able to make to students and how the degree of certainty they can make those offers directly affects the engagement potential for everyone. Discover the challenges and creative solutions being implemented in admissions offices across the country, as we navigate through the treacherous waters of this transformative period in higher education. For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research. Introduction | 00:00 Kent's Background | 00:31 The Impact of FAFSA Changes | 00:56 How can Institutions Do Better? | 05:39 Exploring Solutions and Future Prospects | 08:20 What Could the Government Be Doing Better? | 15:36 Conclusion | 19:27  RELEVANT LINKS:W. Kent Barnds LinkedInFaculty Profile at Augustana College

This week's guest is Peter Stapleton a collegiate football player at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.

This week's guest is Peter Stapleton a collegiate football player at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.

This podcast episode discusses the fear and anxiety that often arise when we want to try new things. Host Cynthia Coufal interviews Emily Drake, a guest expert who helps people overcome these challenges.Emily Drake is the Owner and CEO of The Collective Academy, a leadership development firm that creates programs to help individuals cultivate sustainable leadership skills and organizations build thriving communities and workplace cultures. She is also the host of the Who's Missing Podcast. In each episode, Emily's guests dive into how and why they chose their unique paths – personal and professional – and what they learned along the way. She has a BA in English from Augustana College and an MA in Mental Health Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University. Key Points:Our brains often try to sabotage us with negativity when we consider new things. This negativity can manifest as self-doubt, fear of failure, and worries about what others will think.The first step is self-awareness. Understand your strengths and values, regardless of the environment you're in. Don't let labels or past experiences define you.Take small steps to build the skill of novelty. This could involve trying a new food, watching a different TV show, or even just walking a different route to school. These low-stakes experiences help you get comfortable with the unfamiliar.Connect with others who can support you. Surround yourself with positive and encouraging people who will celebrate your efforts and help you step outside your comfort zone.Practice regulating your emotions. Learn techniques like mindfulness and deep breathing to manage anxiety in the moment.Expand your circle and seek out diverse perspectives. This can help you learn new things and challenge your own biases.Additional Notes:The episode mentions that traditional education often emphasizes areas of weakness rather than strengths. This can contribute to negative self-talk and hinder exploration.The importance of open communication between parents and teenagers is highlighted. Creating a safe space for dialogue can encourage teens to share their fears and seek support.The episode concludes with a call to action for both teens and adults: step outside your comfort zone, embrace novelty, and seek out connections with others who can support your growth.https://www.thecollective-academy.com/Instagram: @emdrake, @the_collective_academy, @whosmissingpodcast // LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilydrake/Email Emily:contact@thecollective-academy.com Find my podcastEmail me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.comText me: 785-380-2064More information

This interview was recorded December 7, 2023. Dr. Randall Hall is professor of music at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, as well as a performing saxophonist and composer. He's also writing a book about 'speculative' and 'weird' music as it relates to the Sacred and ritual experiences. In this special Spotlight interview, Randall shares his process of creating music that attempts to re-create a modern theurgic repertoire. (Theurgy is the practice that refers to the ascent of one's soul to the divine.) In the first part of our interview, Randall talks about his first 'encounter' with the concept of 'the harmony of the spheres' and his search to find it, and then explains the concepts of 'speculative' music that reach back to the Pythagorian-Platonic tradition. He also briefly traces a history of the development of musical ideas about consonance and dissonance, and how musical theory has changed with regard to the idea of 'Divine' music. Speaking about 'weird' music, Randall shares how the Divine is not always 'beautiful' but oftentimes terrifying to behold. Following the writings of Porphyry, when one sees or experiences something 'weird,' this is our indicator that we should pay attention to it, and that it signifies an opportunity for higher learning. Esotericism became the key for Randall to begin digging into these strange mysteries. He discusses his ideas about how music and esotericism are intertwined, and yet how there's not much discussion about musical practice in conjunction with ritual. Randall is trying to create a hermeneutical crisis in the listener, through set and setting, to allow the imagination to 'kick in' and allow the 'weird' to speak. There's much more that Randall shares in this interview that can't be summarized here! Clips used in this video, from the album Oracle, Voces Mysticae and Mithras Liturgy, are used with kind permission from Dr. Randall Hall. PROGRAM NOTESRandall Hall - HomeMusic | Randall Hall (bandcamp.com)Randall Hall | SpotifyFacebookTheme music: Stephanie Shea 

In this podcast we cover - 1. The increasing importance of liberal arts in a world with rising automation 2. The role of mentors and building an ‘entrepreneurial mindset' 3. The ‘Personal Journey Map' and the importance of the ‘startup of you' Priyank Narayan Founding Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Ashoka University, a leading liberal arts university. He started his career with IBM. He has been an entrepreneur for many years before joining Ashoka University. Priyank teaches courses on Design Thinking, Innovation Management, and Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset. He is a guest faculty member at IIT Delhi, IIM Ahmedabad, HEC Paris, and Naropa Fellowship, Leh. An MBA from the Asian Institute of Management, Manila, Priyank has also studied at IIM Ahmedabad. He has completed executive education programmes at Harvard Business School and Singularity University, California. He holds a PhD from the Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi. Mukesh Sud An engineer from IIT Delhi, he founded several small-scale industries involved in abrasive blasting and thermal sprayed coatings. Mukesh began his academic career in the US at Augustana College (2006-09), after which he was a tenured faculty member at the Dolan School of Business, Fairfield University (2009-15). Mukesh is a visiting faculty at Ashoka University, Delhi NCR, and the Naropa Fellowship at Leh. At IIM Ahmedabad he conducts executive education programmes on 'Design Thinking' and 'Creating Entrepreneurial Organizations'. He is on FICCI's Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Committee.

Jackie Celske was born in Chicago. Around the age of 4 she and her family including two siblings moved to just outside London England for her father's job. One pretty unique fact about Jackie's family is that her brother, one year younger than she, was born with autism. In one sense, due to the specifics of his situation, Jackie's brother Matt was fortunate as his diagnosis came when he was two years old. However, as with many children with disabilities, including me for that matter, Matt's and Jackie's parents were advised to send him to a home as he could never amount to anything. Jackie's parents rejected that advice. When the family moved to England Jackie went to a girls school and Matt was put in special segregated classes. Jackie's younger sister also was put in a different classroom environment. As Jackie will tell us, she flourished pretty well, but Matt did not. When Jackie was 14, the family moved to a small town in Illinois. For Matt it was a wonderful change because his aunt taught 5th grade and Matt was put into a much more integrated school environment. Life wasn't so great for Jackie. She experienced a brutal sexual assault while in her sophomore high school year. As she will explain, it really wasn't until the past two years that she was able to really move beyond that experience and heal. Jackie went to college and then secured employment. Jackie's degrees revolved around communications which clearly she demonstrates by how she and I interact. Jackie will tell you about her chronic illness that stemmed in part from her assault and how only through the use of an experimental treatment she seems to be in remission or cured. Jackie's latest major step on her life journey is that a month ago she left teaching in a higher education institution and started her own business, The Prose Co. She will tell you about her new marketing and PR agency. Be sure to check it out. By any standard, Jackie is unstoppable. Her story will be well worth your time. About the Guest: Having grown up in London, England with a sibling with Autism, Jackie Celske learned at a young age that the way we communicate matters. She believes the right words heal us, inspire us, and unite us. Most importantly, the right words - the right stories - have the power to change the world. Jackie has spent the last 13 years of her career providing professional marketing, communications, and PR services in industries spanning non-profit and healthcare to financial services, manufacturing, and higher education. No matter the field, she has always been inspired by the stories that highlight the people and purpose behind brands. Three weeks ago, this passion led her to leave her full-time job and start her own business titled The PROSE Co. On a mission to change the world with stories that get write to the heart of it, The PROSE Co. is a marketing communications agency specializing in creating compelling content that connects with your audience and helps you stand out from the crowd. Whether you need advertising and copywriting support, fund development strategies, social media and event management or team-building workshops (and more!), The PROSE Co. is a one-stop shop for all your branding and content needs. Jackie holds a master's degree in Public Relations and Digital Communication from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and Psychology from Augustana College. A relentless advocate for women and other survivors in her community, Jackie participates as a member and past president of Junior League of the Quad Cities, serves on the board of directors for Argrow's House, and sits on both the YWCA of the Quad Cities YES SHE CAN Advisory Committee and Family Resources Stewardship Committee. She also loves spending time learning and growing with her mentee through Lead(h)er. When she's not working, you can find her traveling the world, playing with her rescue doodle, or writing her next parody song. Ways to connect with Jackie: Here is a link to my LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinecelske/. Here is a link to my new business website, The PROSE Co.: https://theproseco.com Here is a link to my goFundMe for my experimental medical treatment. It lays out my story in more detail: https://www.gofundme.com/jackies-medical-treatment-expenses About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Transcription Notes **Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i  capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us. **Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Welcome once again to unstoppable mindset. You know these are really fun things to do these episodes and getting a chance to meet so many people. Today I get to talk to a communications expert and a person who I've gotten to know a little bit since we started chatting and exchanging email several months ago, but Jackie Celske blew me away last week when she said I need to update my bio and all of that because I've just changed I quit my job. I've started my own company. And everything is now different. And I went okay, perfect. Exciting. No wonder we didn't do it before now. So Jackie, welcome to unstoppable mindset. **Jackie Celske ** 02:02 Thank you so much for having me. I'm really excited for our conversation today. Well, **Michael Hingson ** 02:06 we are as well. And I certainly hope our audience is going to be as excited as I am. But let's start with the younger Jackie, you grew up in London. Were you born in England and then grew up or what? **Jackie Celske ** 02:20 No, I actually was born in Chicago, Illinois. Good place. Yes. My well, great other than Chicago sports. I'm a Wisconsin sports fan, ironically. **Michael Hingson ** 02:31 But Wisconsin doesn't have Garrett Popcorn. Oh, that **Jackie Celske ** 02:35 is true. That is true. It's a hard. Ooh, toss up there. Yeah, I didn't spend a lot of time in Chicago. I'm the oldest of three. We my parents had three kids and three years. So we are all really close in age. And thanks to them and their adventurous spirit. They believed that moving halfway across the world with three kids under five and one who was newly diagnosed with autism was a fantastic I DIA and adventure. So there we were, we went from Chicago to just south of London. Actually, we were about 30 minutes outside of the city in the country. And I spent the majority of my formative years there. We were there for almost a decade. So I grew up in all girls school school uniforms. I promise I did have a really great British accent back in the day. I've unfortunately, lost it, which makes my story a lot less cool. But we you could go back and get it. I could you know, it's hard to fake. Sometimes it comes out naturally, but I can't force it. Yeah. I've realized that the hard way. It sounds really silly if I tried to just make it be. **Michael Hingson ** 03:45 So you go ahead. So you you live there until you're but probably close to 15 or so. Yeah, **Jackie Celske ** 03:51 closer to 14. So I moved back to the states, middle of junior high. So talk about shock to the system. And we actually we did not move back to Chicago. So my relatives were all in a very small farming community in Western Illinois. So we moved to the small farming town in the middle of my junior high years. And, you know, I went from all girls school to boys in the classroom who were riding their tractors to school and everybody looking exactly the same. And the whole town being pretty much made up of about five different families. So completely opposite experiences. But I haven't ventured too far from that little community since we moved back. So I now live about 45 minutes 15 minutes north of that little town and have made this area my home since then. **Michael Hingson ** 04:44 So what kind of work did your parents do when you're growing up that cause them to move to England and then back and so on? **Jackie Celske ** 04:54 Yeah, great question. My, you know, we always get asked if my dad is in the military, he was Not he actually worked in finance. So in Chicago, he worked on the Chicago Board of Options Exchange floor and was a stock, an options trader. And so I always forget exactly which job opportunity it was that took him over there. But I think he was offered a originally a one year opportunity to work for a bank, over in the UK, and we went for the year and then my parents just really loved it and ended up staying a lot longer. **Michael Hingson ** 05:28 What's not to love and what a great adventure. It **Jackie Celske ** 05:32 sure was, you know, I wouldn't trade it for anything. I love England, I still try to go back about once a year. I've got a lot of great friends over there. Well, **Michael Hingson ** 05:40 and I'm glad that you, you have friends, you have people that you know, and that you have those memories, and you keep building on them, which is which is really great. But when he moved or when they moved back and brought you are back to the States, was he still doing finance or what did he do? When you guys moved to the little town in Illinois? What town? Was it? **Jackie Celske ** 06:03 The name of the town is Alito **Michael Hingson ** 06:05 Lido. Okay. Yeah. So when you move to Alito, what, what did he do? So **Jackie Celske ** 06:11 at my dad actually quit the work that he was doing at the time. So it was we moved in the year 2000, which, you know, if you're familiar with the stock market, trading floors were becoming obsolete at that time, the, that whole industry was completely changing. So I think my dad was ahead of the curve there a little bit and saw that coming and decided, you know, we just need to make a change. And so and in addition to his job changes, I have a younger sibling with autism. My brother Matt, who is just the coolest person I've ever met, and Matt was in a special school for kids with autism over in the UK, their special education system is drastically different than what we're used to here in the US. And so the conversation opened up to, you know, do we move back here and potentially explore transitioning Matt into mainstream school. And that was how we identified Alito as the place to go, I had an aunt, who at the time was a fifth grade teacher, and Matt would have been going into fifth grade that year. And we decided as a family that it made a lot of sense to help him through that transition with somebody he knows and, you know, familiar family member. And so I think those two things combined lots of things changing in my dad's career and world and just the needs of our unique family. **Michael Hingson ** 07:39 So what did he go into for a career? **Jackie Celske ** 07:43 Oh, golly, that could be a whole other podcast interview. He's, if you think my announcement last week was a shock. My dad's been all over. I think I get a little bit of that from him. But he ended up actually becoming mayor of our little town Alito, for a while while I was in high school. And that took us on a host of other adventures. The Lido actually has a sister city in Spain, a lado Spain and so we were able to go over there and they treated us like we were the president of the United States. It was just the coolest trip of all time, from little dinky Alito, Illinois, but so he he was in politics and local government for a while. He has started a few different businesses. I guess kind of there's been a running theme in the construction world. So he has since now moved to Florida, and received his general contractor's license. So he's running a business down there building really beautiful homes in the southwest area of Florida. **Michael Hingson ** 08:48 And your mom. Yeah, **Jackie Celske ** 08:50 my mom. So my mom while we were growing up was actually a stay at home mom, with everything going on with my brother. She was just the champion for us kids growing up. And in England, the school system is different also. So we had three kids go into three different schools in our lives were just pretty chaotic over there. And then when we moved back here, my mom ended up in higher education. So she actually has her doctorate in instructional design. And so she is is really into all things training and does a lot of advocacy work and she now since they moved to Florida works for their amazing church and their community. We're in Florida today. They are in Cape Coral, which is right next to Fort Myers, right. Okay. **Michael Hingson ** 09:40 I was in Fort Myers speaking a few years ago it's been three or four years but it was a good time of year it wasn't too hot and to humans, so **Jackie Celske ** 09:49 I kept roughly when it's not too hot. **Michael Hingson ** 09:53 Yeah, when the book when the bugs have decided that it's not the great weather it is a lovely place in a good time to be there. **Jackie Celske ** 09:59 Yes. It is I always say I have great vacation spots. Thanks to my family. I've got family in Florida and family in Nashville, Tennessee area. **Michael Hingson ** 10:07 And friends in London and yes, exactly. I **Jackie Celske ** 10:10 know there. You're right. Yes, exactly. **Michael Hingson ** 10:13 So for you, so you have a brother and as your other sibling, a brother or sister, **Jackie Celske ** 10:19 my youngest sibling is a sister. **Michael Hingson ** 10:21 So you have a sister and a brother. That's pretty cool. **Jackie Celske ** 10:23 I know best of both worlds, one of each. And we are all very close. We call ourselves the Celski trio. So my poor brother in law is trying to assimilate into that club, most of his life, and he puts up with us pretty well. We all have our challenges. Yes, yes, for sure. What **Michael Hingson ** 10:41 was it like when you move back to the US as a young teenager in terms of assimilating back into the culture of the US as opposed to what you had experienced in England, **Jackie Celske ** 10:51 it was incredibly difficult. So if you can imagine I had a very noticeable British accent. I had never been, you know, I had a brother, but I had a brother with autism and special needs. And so my experience around boys for preteen boys was very minimal. And the educational system in the UK is drastically different as well, they're a little bit advanced in some ways. So they start school sooner. So I was actually a couple of grades ahead, book wise, if you want to say it that way. But maturity level was the same as any other kid my age. So my parents, you know, what I'm thankful for this did decide to keep me in the grade level for my age, instead of accelerating my education in high school at age, you know, 13 or 14, being too early or too young for that. So I was able to at least hang out with kids my age, but it just was incredibly difficult to be in a place where I stood out so much, I remember we moved in August of that year of so right before the school year started, by Christmas, I had a completely a complete American accent, I just forced myself to change my outward identity very quickly, because it made it difficult for people to see me as me, I just, I was too different. You know, and I think, that experience at an early age. And now also, in my adult years, seeing how I'm treated differently in both countries, when I appear as either American or British. You know, I remember what it's like to be in England as a Brit, and how people treat you and now how they treat me as an American tourist when I go and same here. And so I think I just became hyper aware at a young age that about this, the concept of identity, and this idea of communication and the way we interact with each other and why that matters. And it also happened to be at the forefront of social media and instant messaging. And so I was kind of in the middle of this first wave of digital communication, which was amazing, I was able to stay in touch with some of my friends in England, but I was also being introduced to some of that cyber bullying and that anonymous kind of attack. And it was really easy for people to, you know, have negative comments, or essentially just pick on me as a young kid for what I sounded like, or what I looked like, or the things that I wanted to wear. And you know, I had grown up with school uniforms. So I had no idea. I had no concept of cool clothing I didn't, I had to figure out a whole different way to really express outwardly who I was as a person. And I remember being so excited about my first day of school and Aledo wearing this glittery butterfly shirt that I picked out at Walmart and I had no idea that you absolutely do not buy your shirts from Walmart as a 13 year old kid. So it just was all downhill from there. It was a really, for me, it was incredibly challenging. And I think I struggled a lot more than both of my siblings after talking to them about their experience. They just seemed to assimilate a little bit quicker because they were younger. And some of those preteen cultural norms hadn't really started for them yet. **Michael Hingson ** 14:36 Now you move back, you said in 2000. Yes. Okay. So what immediately comes to mind, I want to come back and talk about Matt a little bit in a sec. But one of the things that must have been in ways you look back on it fascinating, although I don't know whether that be the right word to use or not is. So the next year of course, September 11 happened What was that like? So you and all the folks in Lido? Oh **Jackie Celske ** 15:03 gosh, yeah, that's a great question. I just remember being very scared. You know, we, my parents are very proud Americans and did. As much as I became a very British child, I was also a very proud American child who just happened to live in the UK. So, I mean, we celebrated Fourth of July and Thanksgiving and things over there that are a little bit frowned upon for the typical Brits. But you know, I did have a very lot of pride about being American, even at that age. And despite the fact that I grew up in a different country. And so I think I shared similar emotions, as many of the people in our town and in some ways, I almost think that United that little community a lot more than it had ever been, or at least for a really long time, because that was just one moment in history. I remember us all being the same. United Yes, yes. **Michael Hingson ** 16:12 We're, we're a mirror Americans, generally well respected and, and welcomed, let's say pre 2000 wings, do you think **Jackie Celske ** 16:23 I, you know, in my case, I was a child. So it's a little bit harder to know, for sure. I mean, our friends over there in the UK, were they just welcomed us with open arms. And I had a very positive experience being American over there. I think the area in which we lived was also, it's just very common to have what we would probably call transplant families. So our group of friends were all families who had moved from other countries. And so we were all in some ways, going through the same experiences together, and sharing in those learning curves, or, you know, celebrating our heritage and things together, which was really special. And then moving to small town, Illinois, completely different. There was nobody had really ever left that city, it was almost the opposite. So new people didn't come in and people didn't leave. And so from my experience, and where we just happen to live in the UK, I always had a very positive. **Michael Hingson ** 17:30 Well, I'll tell you why. I'll tell you why I asked the question. The one of my salespeople who I hired why I always say as the best sales guy ever hired, when we were doing product trainings for him at the time, and quantum wasn't international company, the blast, best place for him to go to get the media training to be able to start to really sell or, and he had actually been selling for a while. But then the training opportunity came along was London. So he went over and visited the quantum folks in London. And whenever he would go to a bar, he was a sports guy. So he liked to go to sports bars and stuff. But if he went into a bar, and they discovered they had a Yank in their midst, he said, I was treated like royalty everywhere I went. And, and so you know, I'm curious. And the reason for thinking about all of this was, Do you think that's changed a lot over the years that, that it's any different or people still, probably whatever they were about the same as they were before in terms of dealing with Americans and all that. I mean, our world has just gotten so crazy in so many different ways. I'm just curious to get your perceptions on internationally or in England, if things are different than they used to be, do you think? Yeah, **Jackie Celske ** 18:58 I would say yes. A resounding yes. I mean, I feel the differences when I go over and visit. And you know, I'm obviously very familiar with where I'm going, when I'm over there. I'm not necessarily going as a tourist, I'm going most of the time just to visit people and maybe go back to my favorite places. But I tend to perceive that the Brits think we are just kind of arrogant and annoying and would prefer we just kind of get out of the way and not be there a lot of the times and so with my friend group over there, it's just a running joke and especially with the political climate of our current politics, so yes, that definitely, I think contributes to it. I mean, I will say the last election, my I had several friends saying we're just over here eating our bowl of popcorn watching the US like it's a movie right now. So it's almost as if they don't take us too seriously. But I do think There is respect for the independent lifestyle that we live in some of the autonomy we have in, in our culture over here that they don't always experience over in the UK or in Europe in general. And vice versa, I've learned, I've developed a very deep respect for the way that they value work life balance, that we don't get right here, in my personal opinion. So I agree. Yeah, I think I have the luxury of having exposure to both sides and getting to understand what is really great about both countries, and not everybody gets to experience it that way. **Michael Hingson ** 20:43 So what is it? What would you say the work life balance is like over there as opposed to here? **Jackie Celske ** 20:50 Very healthy, they just value relationships and people in a different way, in my opinion, I they get a lot more time off work, they are nobody there is overworked, which I think can be perceived as almost laziness, sometimes to us. But you know, there's nobody getting physically and mentally unwell from work. I mean, I'm sure there are I shouldn't make extreme claims like that. But the cases of you know, mental health concerns from work or physical. You know, well being issues and concerns that can come from overly stressed workloads, they just don't seem to have that same experience there. And my friends are just always traveling always on vacation, they typically work shorter work weeks, they get much more time off with their kids. You know, both both the women and men getting up to a year off when, after giving birth. A lot more quality time with the people that are important to you. And I, in my opinion, that's really what life is about. You **Michael Hingson ** 22:05 traveled much to other places other than just London or England into other parts of Europe. **Jackie Celske ** 22:10 I have Yeah, I have. And I think you know, it's not true across the entirety. But I've been to probably 10 or more other countries, so. And a lot of my friends from the UK actually live all across the world now too. So I kind of get their indirect experience from the new places that they've moved to as well. Maybe **Michael Hingson ** 22:34 you think about the whole thing that's been in the news occasionally, over the past few months about the whole issue in France, where they want to raise the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64. That's gotten pretty violent. **Jackie Celske ** 22:49 Yes, it has. Yeah. And I don't know what I don't know if I have a specific personal opinion yet. I think I'm still forming that myself. Every I don't. And I also am not as familiar with France as I would be with the UK and how that's all structured. But gosh, yeah, it's just in Europe is interesting, because similar to the US, when you think about how different all of our states are, you know, that's what it's like over there, it's just on a more extreme level, you're not just crossing a border to another state, you're crossing a border to a different world, almost, they speak a completely different language and have completely different cultural norms. And so, within a matter of, you know, hours, you can be in a completely different place that just where people don't think like you act like you talk like you. And that's something that I don't think Americans can really even fathom unless they've left the US, or **Michael Hingson ** 23:48 they don't spend enough time thinking about the possibility. That's the case. And as a result, they're less prone and think, in large part, to understand it. And I know for me, I have a hard time understanding the whole issue of just so you're moving from 62 to 64 is the minimum retirement age. Why is it so violent, but at the same time, I also realize that's a marked difference for them. And it's no different than with anyone else. A lot of times, no matter what we say we really don't like a lot of change. No, **Jackie Celske ** 24:30 I know humans don't really appreciate change. We certainly do. Yeah. Yes, yeah, it's the change is hard. Change is very hard. Yeah. **Michael Hingson ** 24:41 Well, tell me a little bit more about growing up with math that had to have some influence in shaping your life and your outlooks and so on. Having a brother who has autism, what was that like? **Jackie Celske ** 24:54 Yeah, you know, I actually think Matt helped me find My life, passion and my life's work. So his specific diagnosis, I think when he was about two or three, in the early 90s was a time when people didn't really understand autism much at all. And so my mom will recount the doctor saying, you know, your son is going to be institutionalized, and he's never going to do any of the things that you think he's going to be able to do. And my mom just looked at them in the eye and said, No, you're wrong. And **Michael Hingson ** 25:34 where have I heard that story? We'll see, same thing my parents did. Yeah, **Jackie Celske ** 25:40 I remember that. When we first connected I remember you sharing something similar and the power in those words, man when I think about it now. Thank God for my mom. Right. I mean, Matt was very behind at when we were in the UK, he, like I said, he went to a school for children with autism, and most of them were nonverbal. So Matt was developing very slowly, he was nonverbal for quite a while, and then when he did begin to speak, it didn't, you know, it didn't often make a lot of sense, we used a what they call over there Makaton sign language to communicate with him. We had a very, I would love to see one of these now. But we had almost like a digital tablet, from the 90s that had pictures on it. So he could press things that he wanted to, you know, if he wanted french fries that day or something, but he had a lot of the just stereotypical repetitive behaviors. He was incredibly tactfully defensive. And so you couldn't even touch him with the tip of your finger without him screaming. And so my mom, she dedicated her a solid 1015 years of her life, to just care for my brother and find the best resources for him. I mean, she would brush his body with a hairbrush several times a day, she would take him to the movie theater and train him on how to adapt to the overstimulation of the loud sound. You know, we laugh about it now that Matt would only eat Mcdonald's chicken nuggets, we would go to McDonald's and buy like 4020 packs of nuggets and have a freezer full of those chicken nuggets for years. That's all guity. And by he started to show these just magnificent gifts. And one of them was his ability to understand directions. So we would go on a road trip as a family, we'd come home, and before he could even really speak, he would take printer paper, lay it out on the floor. And he would to scale draw out and map out the trip that we had just taken. And I remember, as he began to communicate verbally a little bit more, I remember him just randomly saying things like, oh, you know, there was 34,000 dotted yellow lines on that street that we just drove by. It just hit the way that his brain worked, he would memorize the TV Guide. You know, most people don't remember having TV guys, but you know, those giant thick books that would tell you everything that's on the TV for the month on every channel. And Matt would memorize that. And we could ask him, you know, next next week on Saturday, what is on at 8pm on these three channels, and he would know, he just had a photographic memory. So he could read Yes, he could read. Yes. So he started to to show abilities in his communication that I think were being stunted at the school that he was at. And that was kind of the catalyst for my parents in their decision to you know, he's never going to be pushed and challenged in the way that he needs to be unless he is surrounded by all types of kids, not just kids who have autism. And we need to find a way to get them into mainstream schooling. And so they don't do that. As far as I know, at least in the region we were at in the UK, they that wasn't an option for him with his diagnosis. So moving to Alito, he transitioned at first into fifth grade with my aunt as his teacher and he had a full time aide. And, you know, I remember I remember I was just saying he was tactfully defensive as a child and you couldn't hug him. You couldn't touch him. Well, by the time he was a senior in high school, he was an AB student with no aid, a varsity wrestler. He was the lead in the school musical and just an all around stellar, teenage kid just have All the things that a kid should be doing, you know, you're **Michael Hingson ** 30:03 absolutely right. He needed to be in that environment just stimulating. Yeah. Yeah, it was the musical. **Jackie Celske ** 30:11 He was in well, he was in the musical every year, but he was guest on and Beauty and the Beast. Oh, okay. And he did a great job. He did a wonderful job. **Michael Hingson ** 30:21 Even though he didn't get the girl in the end. No. **Jackie Celske ** 30:23 And he played the wizard and the Wizard of Oz as well, trying to think which other ones but he he would always be in the talent shows. And yeah, he's got perfect pitch is another just wonderful gift with his autism. So his musical talent is just absolutely phenomenal. And he went on to get a four year college degree, and he is just a lovely young man. Now he get a major in music business. Makes sense? Yes. Yes. He's not doing that professionally right now. But he has a lot of interests in that field still. So on the side, he and I dabble in kind of writing songs and making little music videos and mashups, and things just for fun, as well, right? **Michael Hingson ** 31:12 Well, you, you obviously had a lot of challenges to overcome and moving back and just being a teenager and going through all the things that you did, much less Matt, but Matt sounds like, as I would describe it a whole lot more of a blessing than, than a lot of people might think. And so yeah, he had autism. And so what, he's come through it, you've come through it, and it's made a whole big difference in your life and how you look at things, which is really cool. So what kinds of did well have challenges or what major things happen to you personally, as a teenager, and in school, and and growing up? Once you move back? **Jackie Celske ** 31:55 Yeah, I, I mentioned that, you know, Matt helped me identify this curiosity, I would say about communication and words and stories. And, you know, one thing that was really challenging for me moving back to the states, coming from the education system that I was in, I gravitated towards older groups. So as a freshman in high school, for example, my core group of friends were all of the seniors. And that just felt more natural to me, that's kind of at the level I had been at in school in the UK. And so I was hanging out with kids that were just probably too old for me at 13 and 14 years old, and getting exposed to things at too young of an age, not that kid should be exposed to anything bad as a teenager, but just hanging with the crowd that I shouldn't have been with yet. And unfortunately, as a sophomore in high school, I found myself at a party with some friends and was we still don't know a lot of the details about that event. But I remember waking up, away from the party away from my friends, I had been drugged with something and was very brutally sexually assaulted that evening by multiple people who know me and knew me well enough to drop me off at my house at the end of the evening. **Michael Hingson ** 33:25 Even though they did what they did, yes, **Jackie Celske ** 33:27 yes. And so that for me, that was the turning point in my life. And I honestly would say I would say, I'm not sure I've, I really even began to fully wholly heal from that until about a year or two ago. It just changed the trajectory of, of everything for me. And the first time I talked to an adult about it, you know, the words were basically, I don't believe you. And you know, I talked about the power of words. I mean, those words changed the trajectory of the next several years for me as well. And so I found myself pretty shortly after that event, just having really extreme physical medical challenges that were unexplainable. I was at the doctor all the time, I was getting sick all the time. And it wasn't until I was 19 when I had a part of my intestines collapsed, so I needed a pretty immediate surgery. And the doctor asked my mom to leave the room. And it was that doctor who actually asked, all right, what has happened here because we don't see internal damage like this. In somebody or age and less. There's been a lot of trauma. And that was the first time I really started opening up so that had been three years. **Michael Hingson ** 34:56 What were your parents thinking or thoughts about it? So **Jackie Celske ** 35:00 I, my mom knew a little bit, my dad actually did not even know me. I never shared it with him until I was in my 20s it was a very difficult thing for me to talk about. And I, like I said, when I started to speak up, it was not well received, I was not getting the support I needed, I was not given access to resources to heal and get help. And so that just really shut me down. And my coping mechanism was to just, you know, get involved in everything in school and be tried to be the perfect student and the perfect teenager and the perfect big sister and I just distracted myself with all of those things in life, and my physical health became such a distraction, honestly, that I didn't understand the connection between the mental health aspect of what I had gone through, and how that was impacting my body, on a physical level for many, many years, and my family was amazing at supporting me and getting the help I needed physically. But we just didn't connect the dots for a really long time. And it took a lot of really hard years and multiple surgeries and multiple doctor visits and trips to different medical systems to really figure that out. **Michael Hingson ** 36:33 And I would imagine no more parties for Jackie for a while. No, **Jackie Celske ** 36:37 no. Yeah, it was. It, you know, in some ways, I remember every detail of the event. And in some ways, I don't it's, they I've learned now that that's really common for sexual assault and trauma survivors to remember very specific details, but not the actual moment of the. So I've written a lot about that and spoken a lot on that. As part of just my advocacy and awareness, **Michael Hingson ** 37:07 and your healing, yes to talking about it helps. And I mean, I, it's not my place to make you just talk a lot about it. But talking about that kind of thing, or whatever goes on in your life always has to help. I know that. And I love to say this that I chose to let people interview me after September 11. And I believe that I did so much better by allowing the media to come into our home and ask me questions, because I got to ask all sorts of questions, some even really intelligent questions, but a lot of questions just about September 11, and anything you could possibly imagine. And occasionally, even now, I'll get a question that I have been asked before, but it doesn't happen very often. But still talking about it was the best thing. **Jackie Celske ** 38:00 Yeah, it's I, I'm a big advocate for either writing or, or verbally talking through your story. For me, support groups. And that kind of community was the best way for me to do that. Because I could sit in a room. And if I didn't feel like speaking, there was still someone next to me, who had a similar lived experience and their words often helped me process, what was going on in my brain. And you know, maybe they were at a different stage of that processing than I was. And so listening and learning from what worked with other for other people, was a huge healing step for me. And that's why I'm just such a big advocate for stories and words. Now, I mean, words are so powerful. And the stories we tell are so powerful, and they're, they're what bring us together. They're what, you know, we said at the beginning, it's what unites us it it's what makes us better, more self aware human beings. And we just go about the world as better people that way. And **Michael Hingson ** 39:07 I'm a firm believer that everyone has a story to tell. And sometimes people save when we discuss them coming on the podcast. Oh, my story isn't interesting. It's just like everybody else. And I said, No cheer story. And sometimes they'll not want to come on. They just don't want to get past that. But I've been blessed that lots of people do come on and tell their stories. And the reality is everyone's story is different. And my job is to help people communicate and tell their story and help to inspire because I think that most of us could be a whole lot more unstoppable than we think we can and I mean that in a very positive way in stories help that. **Jackie Celske ** 39:46 I 100% agree and honestly, that was what made me really excited to be on your podcast because I have not written a book. I have not founded a nonprofit. I have not On on to transform this trauma into something above and beyond, I have just learned how to find my own purpose in it, how to heal so that I am the best version of myself. And I just choose to, you know, use it as part of the one chapter in how I got to who Jackie is today. And I haven't done anything more than that with it. And I think that's an equally important for people to hear. Because you know, there are people out there doing amazing things from the trauma that they've experienced in life. But it's also amazing, to just keep going, and to survive through it and to be on the other side of it. And to keep learning about yourself and learning about what helps you feel better, and how to help other people feel better, that is equally amazing and powerful. So it's not about what you do to change the world. You know, in a big grandiose way we can change the world, in our own small ways every single day when we choose to take care of ourselves. **Michael Hingson ** 41:13 And amazing is such a sometimes overly used word. And the fact is, what you just said is absolutely correct. It doesn't need to be that amazing as well. Because you go out and you speak and you do all sorts of different things to tell the world about what you do or don't do. Ultimately, it's how you feel it's in your brain that really matters in the fact that you're able to move forward. And also, I think it's it's good that you recognize that, that it's really how you approach it and how you feel with it. And that the amazing part is that you do it. And it's something that we all ought to learn a lot more about, and grow to understand. Yeah, **Jackie Celske ** 41:57 I think so too. I've listened to several of your guests, interviews, as well. And I've learned a lot from their perspective and experiences to on just different resources or different tips and tricks on you know how to minimize stress or how to focus on, you know, I listened to I think it was Jennifer's interview that was a day or two ago. And I also tried EMDR. And I was listening to her experience with EMDR. And how it was it was different from mine. And that was really interesting to me to just know that we both benefited from it for different reasons. And, and she goes and shares that as a resource to other people. And I do the same. And so it's those small moments of exchange in those small stories, I think that are the most impactful. **Michael Hingson ** 42:42 Yeah, I talked with someone just yesterday about sound wellness and how different sounds affects us. And what affects some of us one way with a particular sound or set of sounds is totally different to someone else. Like I'm not a great fan of heavy metal, and that kind of music. But some other people are. And that's okay. I can appreciate it. It is still whether I like to think so or not. Heavy Metal is music, and I appreciate that it's music. It's different than what I like, but that's okay. **Jackie Celske ** 43:18 Yeah, exactly. We just need to be okay with it being okay. Right. That's, that's the lesson I think **Michael Hingson ** 43:25 I haven't really totally come to grips of thinking that rap is music in the same way that heavy metal and other kinds of music or music because it's so much more talking. And yes, there's a there's music in the background. But the main part of it isn't necessarily singing. But that may be me. And it may be that the definition of music is just changing from what it used to be. But I'm, I'm still working on that. **Jackie Celske ** 43:50 Well, you'll have to hang out with me a little bit more because I like to write parody rap songs for fun. I've been known to do a surprise parody rap speech or for internal communications, messaging it at work or something, I will dress up and help communicate a message in a very unique and memorable way just for fun. And so I think, you know, I've never been a fan of rap myself. But getting to put a little jakie twist on it like that has made me appreciate it and have a lot of fun with it. **Michael Hingson ** 44:22 I think rap is absolutely an art form. I'm just not sure that I would classify it as music. I think it's an art form. It's a wonderful art form. I've listened to some rap, you know, rap songs or rap music or whatever you want to call it. And clearly the people are very intelligent. They're talking about their life experiences, and are doing it in a very articulate way. So I think it's an art form. I'm just not sure I put it in the category of music as such. **Jackie Celske ** 44:50 And that's where words matter, right? Whether it's music at all. Yeah. **Michael Hingson ** 44:58 It does. Well, you been through a lot? What kind of advice would you give to someone who's maybe been through some of the kinds of things that you have? Whether they've gotten the support or not? What would you encourage people to do to help them move through some of this stuff a little bit more effectively? **Jackie Celske ** 45:14 Yeah, that's an excellent question. I think, to me, it always depends on where you're at in your journey. I think if you are actively surviving something really hard, right? Now, then, first and foremost, you need to take care of yourself, and you need to sleep and you need to eat well, and you need to get some exercise and all the basic foundational things to just keep yourself well. And give your body and your mind the best chance at making it through the challenge ahead of you. I think if you are somebody who is, you know, maybe a little bit further along the journey, and just wants to continue healing and continue growing, I am a huge believer in practicing gratitude. And, you know, again, I think somebody recently on your podcast was talking about morning and evening routines and making intentional time in the day to stop and just appreciate the good that is happening around you. However small or however big. I'm a huge believer in the power of humor, I think the ability to laugh at ourselves is what humbles us, it's what makes stories and human connection a little bit more approachable when we talk about hard subjects like this. So, you know, for me, I battled this autoimmune disease for almost 20 years after that sexual assault that I really am only just now, realizing what that is, and what that means. But one of the organs that was significantly affected was my bladder. And so I genuinely used to pee my pants, quite often, I used to have accidents at work or in professional settings. And I just had to laugh about it. And it, it became something that, you know, my friends and peers and co workers could ask about because it was I made it a safe thing to talk about. And when I had an implant put on my spinal cord to help regulate some of those issues. I named him Pedro. So that when I started talking about Pedro, people would say, well, who's Pedro, and then it would open a conversation, right, so that I could approach really tough subjects. But, you know, I love I love the power of humor, and jokes. And so if you think about the word humor, and humility that both of those words, actually the origin is the same, and it comes from humanity. So when you want to go back to the power of words, you know, those are two powerful words right there. It's what our shared human experience is all about. So and then I guess, ultimately, I would always encourage people to just find ways to mitigate and control and minimize your stress. If I've learned anything, in the last couple of years, or even the last couple of weeks, with some of the big life changes I made, it's that the energy you surround yourself with is really important. Whether that's the people or your work environment, your home and where you live, just making sure that you're creating happy spaces for yourself and safe spaces for you to be yourself where you can be vulnerable. When you need to be when you can be authentic, and your true self and your best self. I think that is really important. **Michael Hingson ** 48:38 You went off to college, and you learned a lot about communications, and certainly learned a lot about how to interact with people. And that certainly has to help shape some of your thinking. But you you have come a long way in in your, your journey in terms of getting better and improving and so on. But you You keep saying especially in the last couple of years, how come so much so quickly lately? **Jackie Celske ** 49:07 Yeah, great question as it again, probably a podcast interview all on, its on its own, but I can shorten it to the best of my ability. So early in 2022. Actually, my medical condition was deteriorating really quickly. So I mentioned I had what we understood to be at the time, actually a neurological disease. So for about 20 years, my doctors were suggesting that I had something wrong with my nervous system. And we were treating it as such. So I would have days where my legs would not work or certain organs would be shutting down for no reason, no apparent reason and it wasn't until early 2022 I just became so sick and so unwell that my doctors here locally who had seen me for about 16 years, threw their hands up in the air and we're out of ideas and I did not know what the next step was going to be. So I decided to quit my job here in Iowa, I moved to Florida where to be with my family. And I just prayed that I would find a new doctor down there who might have a different idea. And man did I get lucky I was at such a point of desperation I had, I've found one doctor down there, we tried a couple additional surgeries. So I had two surgeries and 2022. And the implant that I had on my spinal cord was replaced in hopes that that would maybe make a difference. It did not. And so I found myself calling doctors to try to have organs removed. I mean, I was at a very desperate level, just not well, and I came across an article in a medical journal, about a woman who sounded very similar to me. And she was claiming that she had been cured by this doctor by this experimental treatment. And so I called their office completely in tears. And he, I understood him to be a leukemia doctor, so he specialized in bone marrow transplants, and I just thought, you know, he's not going to see me, I don't have cancer, this isn't going to work out. And to my surprise, they, he and his receptionist are both from the UK, ironically. And we just bonded over the phone about that. And they said, You know what, come on, in we, we would love to speak with you. So I drove about three and a half hours to the other side of the state of Florida and met with his team. And he was able to do some testing on my immune system. It was the first time in about 20 years that any doctor had identified on paper, what was actually wrong with me. So my immune system had been so severely damaged from all of the trauma and all of the stress that my body had been under for the last two decades, that it had aged to the point of, you know, I should have been about 90 to 100 years old with what the data was showing. So all of the illnesses I was acquiring inside my body had nowhere to go, my body wasn't fighting them. And then those, that bacteria that those viruses were living in my nervous system, which is what was causing all of the physical symptoms I was experiencing. So he offered to try the experimental treatment. But you know, obviously, we couldn't guarantee it would work. But it was a combination of infusions and injections for multiple weeks at a time. So I would get a PICC line put into my arm, similar to chemotherapy type treatment. And I was all on board. The only challenge in my way was that, of course, insurance did not cover it. And it was going to be a crazy expense for me and my family. And we decided, You know what, let's just tell Jackie's story. And let's see what happens. And this just beautiful community was formed around me sharing my story, and we were able to raise, I think we're up to about $45,000 in my GoFundMe, my friends back home hosted a benefit for me, and we raised another 10 or so $1,000 to help me pay for that first round of treatment, which cost a little over 80,000 the first time. And that was the biggest blessing I could have ever asked for because I came out of that treatment with almost all of the damage to my immune system reversed. And unfortunately, we just we couldn't do any more at the time financially. So I was feeling a lot better, I decided to move back home. And what we found was that because we didn't complete the entirety of the treatment, I just continued to regress after moving back home. So earlier in 2023, March, I went back down and we completed another round and we extended it this time. So I had to take a second mortgage out on my house to make that happen and you know, make a big gamble on myself, but it paid off because going for that extra amount of treatment, we were able to hopefully knock on wood permanently reverse the damage in my immune system. And it has so far cured me of almost all of the physical impairments that I had been battling for about 20 years. **Michael Hingson ** 54:28 On top of everything else you decided to go off and start your own business and quit what you're doing before What were you doing and what did you quit? Yeah, 54:37 I did. So I like I said I was kind of in and out. I went from Iowa to Florida. I went to Florida over the last year and a half and so I moved back to Iowa for a while and started a job in higher education. discovered pretty quickly that that just was not for me. The particular culture of the place that I worked was a I'm very toxic and very unhealthy. And I started to develop stress and do seizures and other symptoms that were, you know, a clear sign that my body was not going to be well in this environment. And so I, in talking to my family and loved ones, I remember saying, you know, everyone was encouraging me to leave, I kept thinking, wow, that looks bad, I've been putting jobs right and left, I'm not sticking around anywhere very long. I don't have a plan B. And somebody just said, Well, you have to be alive to have a plan B. There you go. And it was those words, again, going back to the power of words, that convinced me that I just, I needed to make a change, and I would figure it out. And so that's what I did. I went in and quit pretty much the next day. A couple days later, I incorporated my own LLC, the PROSE, CO, and PROSE, which means written and spoken language. And I started my own communications and marketing firm. And now I'm a month into that, actually, this week will be an official month of full entrepreneurship. And I have already, you know, replaced my full time job income. And I'm already doing full time work with a host of different clients, wonderful, awesome clients that believe in me and chose to take this leap with me. So it's been an exciting couple of months. **Michael Hingson ** 56:28 That is really exciting. And so what what are you doing for customers now? Exactly? Yeah, 56:36 great question. So I chose the PROSE CO. A, because PROSE stands for basically communication. But PROSE is also an acronym for the different services that I provide. So P would be promotional communications, which was everything from website content, advertising and events. Are stands for relational communications. So for my nonprofit clients, that's a lot of fundraising and stewardship strategy. For others. It's more public and media relations. O stands for organizational. So that's all things internal communications, from newsletters to change management, we laughed earlier about how difficult changes, helping to navigate that for some of our clients from a messaging standpoint, S is social media. So I do a lot of social media management, community management. And I love analytics. So diving into digital analytics is kind of my my thing. And then E stands for executive. So anything that we we call it transformational or inspirational. So I do everything from speech writing, to strategic planning, and brand strategy workshops. And I keep saying there's just a giant plus sign on the end of that too, because already in my short month, I've had a lot of custom projects pop up that weren't in that original scope that I had designed or imagined. So it's just kind of ever evolving right now. But mainly, you know, the miss the mission of the Prosecco is to change the world through stories. That's what I want to do. And anything that's going to help tell a client's brand story and help engage their clients in a way that goes beyond just creating a positive affinity towards that brand. But transforming that into some sort of action and change that's going to move that mission forward is really ultimately what my goal is with this company. **Michael Hingson ** 58:32 And you certainly have done something major to get rid of a lot of stress over which you don't have any control over, you're going to have challenges because you're going to have deadlines, and you're going to have people who want different things. But you are the one who set that up, which makes it just so much better than stress in an office environment where as you said, it can be very toxic. **Jackie Celske ** 58:56 Yes, it sure does. I, you know, it's a little bit more, there's new challenges, right, which is kind of the fun of it. But it's I'm asking myself silly things like do I want to just wear pajamas today? Or do I want to put normal pants on and go to the coffee shop, but it's it's a little bit of a different level of stress. But, you know, ultimately, I I want to provide the top quality service to clients that I can. And I'm very fortunate to have a great network, the community that I live in, where there's several other freelancers. And we've all started partnering together so that we can still provide a full service agency experience, just at a lesser cost for clients essentially without that overhead. So it really does feel community and team driven, which is not what I was expecting branching off on my own. I thought I would be giving that part up and it almost feels like I've gained more of that than I had before. And it also feels like we're really solving problems and we're really meeting a need in our commune. Any that maybe wasn't there before. So it's, it's exciting to be a part of it. **Michael Hingson ** 1:00:03 That is super cool if people want to reach out to you and learn more about pros CO and maybe, hopefully work with you and use your services and so on, how do they do that? And how do they reach out to you and learn more about you, I 1:00:16 would love for people to reach out and just connect at a minimum share your stories doesn't have to be for business purposes, formally, but my website is the proseco.com I keep joking that it's basically the prosecco.com without the extra c, because I do love my Prosecco and wine. So it's a good fit. But there's a contact form on there. If folks want to reach out and just get connected there. They can also email me info at the pros wcco.com Or feel free to look me up on social media. I'm, I'm on most of them. And I'm Jackie Celske, I think I'm the only one in the world. So I'm pretty easy to find whether that's a good thing or bad thing. So selfkey is spelled C E L, S K E. **Michael Hingson ** 1:01:02 So its J A C K I E C E L S K E. Yes, perfect. Well, this has been absolutely wonderful. And I am so glad that we finally made connections. And if you want to come back on in the future, and continue the discussion and tell more of the story, whether you write a book or not, we're glad to have you come back on but I bet one of these days you'll decide to sit down and write it or find someone to help write a book and and help inspire other people. But whatever you do, you've already done such amazing stuff. And you've been so committed to making it happen. And that's as good as anybody could ask for. So I really appreciate you being on and giving us so much of your time. Well, **Jackie Celske ** 1:01:47 thank you so much. I think yeah, I've surprised myself in the last few weeks and months for sure. So who knows, I might surprise myself and do something like that one day, we'll **Michael Hingson ** 1:01:57 see. If you want to talk about it ever. Don't hesitate to reach out. **Jackie Celske ** 1:02:01 I thank you very much. And thank you for the platform and opportunity to just be part of this community that you're building. It's it's been really special to me. So thank you. Well, **Michael Hingson ** 1:02:09 this has been fun. Well, I hope that you've enjoyed listening to us and that you enjoyed everything that Jackie had to say I'd love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out you can email me, Michaelhi m i c h a e l h i accessibe A C C E S S I B E.com. Or go to or and go to our website, www dot Michael hingson H i n g s o n.com/podcast. Check out more episodes if you're new. And if you've heard a bunch you can always go find them there easily anyway, we really appreciate it. Wherever you're listening, please give us a five star rating. We all do appreciate that. And we do really want to hear your thoughts. And Jackie for you and all of you listening if you know of anyone else who we ought to have as a guest on unstoppable mindset, bring them on, we'd love to hear from other people. And we'd love to bring more people on and help inspire and motivate all of us because that's really what it's all about, and having fun. So you can't do better than that. But Jackie, once more. I want to thank you for being on and hope we can do this again.  **Jackie Celske ** 1:03:15 I would love that. Thank you so much.  **Michael Hingson ** 1:03:20 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. 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Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen is joined by Jim McDannald, DPM, from Montreal, Canada. Dr. McDannald received his undergraduate degree from Augustana College and attended the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. He did his three-year surgical residency at Portland Good Samaritan/Kaiser Permanente. Dr. McDannald practiced in Eugene, Oregon for several years, collaborating with his orthopedic colleagues, athletic trainers, and coaches in the care of high-level NCAA Division I and world-class athletes (University of Oregon and Oregon Track Club/Nike Oregon Project).  Dr. McDannald is the founder of PodiatryGrowth.com. His services include Digital marketing strategy and services for private foot and ankle clinics, website planning, development, optimization, and delegation of tasks for maintenance. He also provides the digital foundation for efforts that align with overall organizational efforts. Podiatry Growth will Increase discovery of website and social channels by overseeing, managing, and measuring SEO, SEM & paid traffic campaigns. He can be contacted at jim@podiatrygrowth.com.  Dr. McDannold was also the Head Coach of Cross Country and Track at Université du Québec à Montréal and worked for Athletics Canada covering the 2016 Olympic Games; 2015 Pan American Games. A fun and interesting discussion with a podiatric physician who followed his passion into the technology realm and continues to be involved in podiatric medicine by assisting his colleagues! In this episode of Dean's Chat, host Dr. Jeffrey Jensen interviews Jim McDannald, founder of PodiatryGrowth.com and co-host of the Podiatry Marketing podcast. Dr. McDannald discusses his background in podiatry, athletics, and health technology, and shares his insights on digital marketing for foot and ankle clinics. Dr. Jensen and Dr. McDannald discuss Dr. McDannald's new venture and the intersection of podiatric medicine and digital marketing. Tune in to learn more about Jim's journey and his expert advice for growing private foot and ankle clinics. Dr. McDannald shares his experience of becoming more entrepreneurial and starting a business in Canada, attributing their success to the support of his spouse, who is a tenured professor. Dr. McDannald emphasizes that the comprehensive healthcare system in Canada covers both emergent and non-emergent situations, which gives them the confidence to leap into business ownership. Dr. Jensen and Dr. McDannald highlight how podcasting has allowed them to connect and learn from various individuals, including colleagues and professionals in their field. They also emphasized the collaborative aspect of podcasting, where ideas can be shared and different perspectives can be explored. They further discuss how social media plays an impact in podiatry and how podiatrists can use social media to grow their clinics in the current age of technology.  Tune in for an informative episode about the growth of podiatry as a profession!     www.podiatrygrowth.com https://explorepodmed.org/ Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine?  Become a Podiatric Physician  

New Testament professor, Dr. Craig Blomberg joined me to share about his journey into academia, to talk about the relationship between the church and biblical scholarship and to share wisdom and insights into how Christians can navigate the complexities of the information age. Craig Blomberg is distinguished professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary, where he has been teaching since 1986. Blomberg earned degrees from Augustana College, Trinity Divinity School, and Aberdeen University in Scotland. He previously taught at Palm Beach Atlantic College and spent one year in Cambridge as a research fellow with Tyndale House. He has been on translation committees for the New Living Translation, English Standard Version, and the Holman Christian Standard Bible. He is the author, coauthor, or co-editor of numerous books and more than 80 articles in journals or multi-author works.

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Brandon Busteed - Chief Partnership Officer and Global Head, Learn-Work Innovation. In this episode, Busteed shares invaluable insights on the evolving landscape of education, the intersection of technology and learning, and the critical link between higher education and workforce success. Join us for a captivating conversation with a thought leader who has shaped the dialogue on education and is committed to helping both universities and employers adapt, grow, and thrive in the modern era. Brandon Busteed leads Kaplan's work serving universities and employers, leveraging the organization's highly diversified, global educational offerings and insights. His mission is to help U.S. higher education and employers adapt, grow and thrive. Prior to Kaplan, Busteed was Global Head of Public Sector at Gallup – serving higher education, government and foundations. In that role, Busteed led dozens of ground-breaking studies and consulted with hundreds of higher ed leaders. Busteed was the founder and CEO of Outside The Classroom, one of the country's first successful Ed Tech companies which was acquired by EverFi in 2011. Its flagship online courses on alcohol abuse and sexual assault prevention have been taken by more than 10 million college students. An internationally known speaker and author on education and workforce development, Busteed has published more than 100 articles and keynoted more than 200 conferences. He was named a LinkedIn “Top Voice” in education and is a frequent contributor for Forbes.com. Busteed received his bachelor's degree in public policy from Duke University where he was also a two-sport Division 1 athlete. He received an honorary doctorate from Augustana College. He is a trustee emeritus of Duke and has served on the Board of Visitors of the Sanford School of Public Policy. Busteed serves on the board of directors for the Business-Higher Education Forum - the nation's oldest membership organization of Fortune 500 CEOs, college and university presidents, and other leaders dedicated to the creation of a highly skilled future workforce. He also serves on the board of directors for the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U). Connect with Brandon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ About your host: From university lecture halls to global corporate boardrooms, Elena Agaragimova's journey epitomizes resilience. Her mission? To cultivate human potential, set up effective talent acquisition pipelines, and build transformative talent development programs. Elena doesn't merely train—she transforms. Whether engaging a bustling room of executives or leading a virtual session for tech aficionados, her insights ignite change. Colleagues and clients praise her knack for driving growth and empowering others, ensuring both individuals and organizations flourish in the competitive business landscape. Her enthusiasm for cognitive science enriches her strategies, reflecting her deep belief in the untapped potential of the human mind. As a current enrollee in a Cognitive Neuroscience Graduate Program, Elena broadens her understanding of how people learn, aiming to maximize effectiveness both personally and professionally. When Elena takes the stage to speak, her message resonates with audiences from New York to Dubai. As an entrepreneur, Elena co-founded Bloom Youth, a tech education platform that arms the next generation with essential future-ready skills. She also launched Bessern, a tech solution focused on enhancing productivity and well-being within organizations. Connect with Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

I'm BACK with an icon: Ryan Jenkins. Ryan is one of my best friends. We met at Augustana College, the home base of The Gray Matters Collective NFP. He is now an Anchor and Enterprise Reporter for TMJ4 News, the NBC-affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He currently leads TMJ4's weekend evening newscasts.Ryan is new to Wisconsin, but not the Midwest; he was born in Elgin, Illinois. He comes to TMJ4 after spending time in the Illinois/Iowa "Quad Cities" as a Multimedia Journalist and Fill-In Anchor at WQAD-TV. Passionate about storytelling, inclusion, diversity, and representation across multiple platforms, Ryan's love for news stems from a desire to better understand and connect with the people in the community around him.

Rendering Unconscious episode 268. Dr. Jacob Glazier is here to discuss his new book Paranormal Ruptures: Critical Approaches to Exceptional Experiences (Beyond The Fray Publishing, 2023). https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHL96VXH?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_DVCE1H5VM0S0P0QET9ZV Dr. Jacob Glazier is Assistant Professor of Psychology & Head of Psychology B.S. Undergraduate Studies Program at the University of West Georgia. He has a PhD in Psychology: Consciousness and Society from the University of West Georgia; an MS in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Illinois University; and a BA in Philosophy and Psychology degree from Augustana College. His books include Arts of Subjectivity: A New Animism for the Post-Media Era. https://www.westga.edu/profile.php?emp_id=93705 Join him for the Encore of the 65th Annual Convention of the Parapsychological Association, online November 10-13. Recordings will be available for 6 weeks following the event! https://www.airmeet.com/e/58416710-d96c-11ed-9067-cf6032d7c34a You may view this discussion at YouTube: https://youtu.be/58Gu61ilcWM?si=fBcunJY2LdOxQ8AO Listen to our previous discussion: RU55: JACOB GLAZIER ON ‘ARTS OF SUBJECTIVITY: A NEW ANIMISM FOR THE POST-MEDIA ERA' http://www.renderingunconscious.org/psychoanalysis/jacob-glazier-on-arts-of-subjectivity-a-new-animism-for-the-post-media-era/ Support the podcast at our Patreon where we post exclusive content every week, as well as unreleased material and works in progress, and we also have a Discord server: https://www.patreon.com/vanessa23carl We also have a Substack where weekly content is posted: https://vanessa23carl.substack.com Your support is GREATLY appreciated! Rendering Unconscious Podcast is hosted by Dr. Vanessa Sinclair, a psychoanalyst based in Sweden, who works with people internationally: www.drvanessasinclair.net Follow Dr. Vanessa Sinclair on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawsin_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvanessasinclair23 Visit the main website for more information and links to everything: www.renderingunconscious.org Many thanks to Carl Abrahamsson, who created the intro and outro music for Rendering Unconscious podcast. https://www.carlabrahamsson.com Check out Highbrow Lowlife at Bandcamp: https://highbrowlowlife.bandcamp.com His publishing company is Trapart Books, Films and Editions. https://store.trapart.net Follow him at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaAbrahamsson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carl.abrahamsson/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carlabrahamsson Vimeo on Demand: https://vimeo.com/user3979080/vod_pages YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carlabrahamsson23 The song at the end of the episode is “The Experience” from the brand new album “The Experience (For The Weird)” by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy. Available at Pete Murphy's Bandcamp Page. Our music is also available at Spotify and other streaming services. https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com Also available at Spotify and other streaming services. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xKEE2NPGatImt46OgaemY?si=nqv_tOLtQd2I_3P_WHdKCQ Image: book cover

Augustana College became test-optional in 2007. Northern Illinois University announced in January of 2020 that it would start “test-blind” admissions.

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Dr. Nick Polyak. Nick is the proud superintendent of the award-winning Leyden Community High School District 212. He earned his undergraduate degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, his Masters from Governors State University, and his Ed.D. from Loyola University Chicago. Nick has been a classroom teacher and coach, a building and district level administrator, a School Board member, and a superintendent for the past eight years in both central Illinois and suburban Chicago. Nick has earned an IASA School of Advanced Leadership Fellowship and he also graduated from the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program. He is the co-moderator of the monthly Twitter chat #suptchat with Dr. Michael Lubelfeld. He has also authored a few books. TwitterInstagramLinkedInAASA Superintendent's AcademyLeyden Community High School District 212We'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Nick sits down with Jon Schweppe, Director of Policy at the American Principles Project, to discuss the nefarious dominance of pornography on the human psyche, how its spread has given rise to sexual perversion, confusion, and gender dysphoria nationwide, and what is being done to expose and combat the big porn industry. Hint: Good policy makes a difference!Jon Schweepe is the Director of Policy for American Principles Project (APP). In this role, he advances the organization's legislative priorities by working with allied groups and with federal and state lawmakers. Schweppe co-authored the groundbreaking 2020 report: Protecting Free Speech and Defending Kids: A Proposal to Amend Section 230. Schweppe is an alumnus of the Claremont Institute's Lincoln Fellowship. He has been published in a number of publications, including The New York Post, The American Mind, First Things, Newsweek, The Federalist, and the Daily Caller. Prior to joining APP, he worked on several political campaigns, focusing mainly on communications and policy. He is a graduate of Augustana College, where he majored in Economics and Finance.Learn more about Jon Schweppe's work:https://americanprinciplesproject.org/profile/jon-schweppe/https://twitter.com/JonSchweppe––––––Follow American Moment across Social Media:Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorgOdysee – https://odysee.com/@AmMomentOrgCheck out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Follow Us on Twitter:Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUSNick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimAmerican Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Center in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kent Barnds,  Executive Vice President of ExternalRelations: Advancement | Communication | Enrollment | Planning for Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.), shares how he started as "an accidental admissions person" and become the person with the longest title in the history of the ALP, and what he has learned along the way by becoming a college parent. Great mysteries will be revealed in this episode, including the origin story of Kent's ubiquitous bow ties, what the "W" in his name stands for, and who can lay claim to being the pizza king of the Quad Cities.Rapid DescentWalkout songs: Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Lorde covering the original Tears for FearsBest recent read: They Said This Would be Fun: Race, Campus Life, and Growing Up by Eternity MartisEager to read next: The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity's Greatest Challenges by Nathan Chapel, Brian Crimmins, and Michael AshleyFavorite podcast: Marketplace Favorite thing to make in the kitchen: PizzaWhat he uses to take and keep notes: sticky notes and notecards stuffed into an ever-expanding green folderMemorable bit of advice: When his uncle (college admission giant Delwin Gustafson) asked him if he was ready to see the dirty underbelly of his alma mater [as an admissions professional].Bucket list: To take a nice long week's vacation with his life partner, Jenny.Theme music arranged by Ryan Anselment.Many thanks to the National Association for College Admission Counseling for supporting this podcast through the NACAC Podcast Network.

In this episode we look at the book Pass the Baton. Theresa Hoover is a music educator, speaker, and writer. She is an advocate for student voice in the music room and works to empower students throughout their musical experiences while helping teachers transform their classrooms into student-centered learning environments.Currently, Theresa teaches middle school band in Northern Virginia, opening a brand new middle school in 2019. Prior to moving to Virginia in 2016, she taught instrumental, general, and vocal music in a variety of settings in Pennsylvania for 13 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in music education from Penn State University and a master's degree in wind conducting from West Chester University, both in Pennsylvania.Theresa is a recognized presenter and clinician at conferences at the local, regional, and national level including the International Music Education Summit, the Virginia Society for Technology in Education, and several state music education conferences. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and was selected as a member of the Google Certified Innovator program, participating in the London 2019 cohort.In addition to her school teaching, Theresa was the founding director of the Chester County Youth Wind Ensemble and currently serves on the staff of the Virginia Winds Academy. She has also been the guest conductor for several elementary and middle school ensembles in Pennsylvania and Virginia.When not teaching you can find Theresa curled up with a good book, on the running trail, traveling to visit family and friends, or spending time with her dog Dizzy.Kathryn Finch has twenty-two years of experience in the elementary general music classroom and currently teaches in a northern suburb of Chicago. She speaks passionately about the shift in music education from teacher-led activities to student-led activities and focuses on practical ways music educators can transform their classrooms to empower their students to own their learning.She has been a guest on the Music Ed Mentor podcast on empowering music students, and recently joined the team at Activate! magazine as a contributing author of general music lesson plans. A published work of Kathryn's, Creating Adaptive Instruments with a Makey Makey, can be found in the fall 2019 issue of the Illinois Music Educator Journal as she is also passionate about an inclusive music experience for all her students. Kathryn has coauthored two teaching resources, "Full STEAM Ahead: Lessons to Shift Instruction, Empower Students, and Transform Your Music Classroom" and "Everyone Loves a Story: Bringing Books to Life through Music." You can read about Kathryn's professional journey at www.ponderingsfromafinch.com.Kathryn received her bachelor's degree in music education from Augustana College and her master's in music education from VanderCook College of Music. She is a co-creator of the #BlairFinchProject, certified in all three levels of Orff Schulwerk, an Apple Teacher, and serves as a technology leader in her school district.Kathryn lives near Chicago, Illinois, with her husband, two children, an energetic Brittany spaniel, and an emotionally challenged Chihuahua. If she isn't writing, Kathryn is taking walks with the dogs, experimenting in the kitchen, or creating sewing projects with her family to support local organizations.Check out www.passthebatonbook.com for more info and free resources!Find them both on twitter at @MusicalTheresaand @SingingFinch1

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Brandon Busteed, Chief Partnership Officer and Global Head of Learn-Work Innovation at Kaplan, as our guest.Brandon is a seasoned leader in higher education and workforce development, with a mission to help universities and employers adapt, grow, and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Before joining Kaplan, Brandon served as the Global Head of Public Sector at Gallup, where he led groundbreaking studies and consulted with hundreds of higher education leaders.In addition to his work at Kaplan, Brandon has a diverse background in education technology. He was the founder and CEO of Outside The Classroom, one of the country's first successful ed tech companies, which was acquired by EverFi in 2011. Its flagship online courses on alcohol abuse and sexual assault prevention have been taken by more than 10 million college students.Brandon is also an internationally known speaker and author on education and workforce development, having published over 100 articles and keynoted more than 200 conferences. He was named a LinkedIn "Top Voice" in education and is a frequent contributor to Forbes.com.Brandon holds a bachelor's degree in public policy from Duke University, where he was also a two-sport Division 1 athlete. He received an honorary doctorate from Augustana College and is a trustee emeritus of Duke. He has served on the Board of Visitors of the Sanford School of Public Policy and currently serves on the board of directors for the Business-Higher Education Forum and the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U).We're excited to hear more from Brandon about his insights on education, workforce development, and innovation. So, let's dive into the conversation and learn from the best!EP- 190 Brandon Busteed talks about why you should get a job before after and during collegeFollow us:Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandonbusteedGuest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/busteed/Guest Website: https://kaplan.com/More episodes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get my book for only $0.99 with the promo code  PODCAST- https://mike-ficara.myshopify.com/ Host: Mike Ficara- https://mikeficara.com/Guest: Brandon BusteedProducer: Ryan GriffithsContent Manager: Charlene Gillego

Eric Hoover, Senior Writer at the Chronicle of Higher Education, joins the ALP to discuss his April 5 Chronicle article, A Profession on the Edge: Why enrollment leaders are wearing down, burning out, and leaving jobs they once loved.  He discusses what led to his writing the piece, what surprised him in his discovery, and why things are different now than they were nine years ago when he wrote a similarly provocative piece in September 2014, The Hottest Seat on Campus.  Theme music arranged by Ryan AnselmentThank you to the National Association for College Admission Counseling for supporting this podcast through the NACAC Podcast Network.

Jeff Becker is a certified Mental Performance & Life Coach and the founder of Jeff Becker Mental Performance Coaching, a company that provides peak mental performance coaching to elite athletes and coaches as well as corporate leaders and teams. Jeff is also Founder and former Co-Owner& Director of Powerhouse Hoops. He is the Lead Director of the Chris Paul CP3 Rising Stars All-American Camp as well as the Lead Coach at Camp Asia Elite Basketball Camp.Becker was a 4 Year Letter Winner at Augustana College and is the author of the book, “Tender Lions: Building the Vital Relationship Between Father & Son”If you're looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you'll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.comFollow us on social media @hoopheadspod on Twitter and Instagram.Take some notes as you listen to this episode with Mental Performance Coach Jeff Becker.Website - https://www.coachjeffbecker.com/Email - jeffreytbecker@gmail.comTwitter - @coachjeffbeckerVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballMention the Hoop Heads Podcast when you place your order and get $300 off a brand new state of the art Dr. Dish Shooting Machine! Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com or follow them on Twitter @FastModel. Use Promo code HHP15 to save 15%The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Training Camp - Elite Skill Development & Performance CombineThe first Training Camp - Elite Skill Development and Performance Combine will be held on the campus of Western Reserve Academy, just outside of Cleveland, OH powered by Unleashed Potential & the Hoop Heads Podcast. The camp is designed for boys rising to grades 6-9 and will take place June 29 - July 1, 2023. An emphasis on improving...

Dr. Erik Youngman is an education leader who is passionate about topics such as homework, growth mindset, grading, and leadership.  Published books he has written include, "The Magic of Growth Mindset," and "12 Characteristics of Deliberate Homework," as well as a chapter for, "100 No-Nonsense Things That All Teachers Should Stop Doing." Erik has also written numerous blogs about growth mindset and grading. This is his twenty-second year in educational leadership.  Erik is the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning for Libertyville District 70 in Libertyville, Illinois.  Previous education experiences include being a principal in Libertyville as well as an assistant principal and teacher in Gurnee, Illinois.  Erik earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Education Specialist Degree, and Master of Science in Education from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Arts from Augustana College.  You can learn more or contact Erik via his website ErikYoungman.com  or via Twitter: @Erik_Youngman. Key Takeaways: Having a growth mindset is about being able to control your own future. Embracing uncertainty is about figuring out how to ask questions and the why of what you're doing. Growth mindset is about embracing the process instead of relying on the outcome. We have to take risks to get the best answer. Chat GPT is going to make us rethink how we not only assign homework, but also assessments. Two very important questions we should be asking ourselves. How did what I learned today apply to life? How would I take this further if I had more time? We need to ask how we can help students use modern tools better instead of blocking them. We also need to be curious about how we can leverage the power of these tools. Stay in Touch: Twitter Website 12 Characteristics of Deliberate Homework...and more! SEEing to Lead Extras! Like the content, want to be a guest, or know someone who would? Reach out to me on Twitter at @DrCSJones Have you taken the time to order and read my latest book! Seeing to Lead is filled with practical resources and personal stories to help you support, engage, and empower those you lead no matter your position! Jimmy Casas said, "If you are a leader who is looking to support, engage and empower your staff, then SEEing to Lead, by Dr. Chris Jones, is a book you will want to pick up and read. Dr. Jones reminds us that building capacity and helping others achieve personal success is the key to elevating your organization and leaving a lasting impact." Get your copy here! Don't forget to leave a rating and review for others. I would appreciate it! Subscribe to My Newsletter! We are all busy, often unsupported, and struggle to stay engaged! Here is a weekly resource that has something to support, engage, and empower you. Not to mention it saves you time by getting to the point! Increase your focus and become a better leader; no matter your position. Check it out here! Get in touch to schedule me for a workshop or presentation! Don't forget to hit the subscribe button on this podcast and leave a rating so others can benefit!

Season 3 is HERE and so are you! So let's get started! Are you missing your Urbana 22 days? Or did you miss Urbana 22 altogether? Fear not! Here's a short Urbana road trip to help you reminisce or experience for the first time what it was like to be an alum at Urbana 22.Urbana 22 PlaylistStay in Touch!Instagram & FB: @afterivpodWhat was your favorite part of the episode? Leave us a message on SpeakPipeGet Episode Email Updates (This link for Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★