Podcasts about big sisters

In this powerful episode of Fostering Conversations, host Amy Smith sits down with Sheri, a resilient young woman who aged out of Utah's foster care system and is now thriving as a leader at Angels Landing Foundation. Sheri shares her deeply personal story from entering foster care at age 12 after bravely reporting abuse, to cycling through 13 foster homes, and ultimately finding healing, empowerment, and purpose. Listeners will gain insight into: The emotional reality of sibling separation in care The challenges of instability and aging out alone The importance of supportive adults and safe spaces How Angels Landing Foundation is transforming outcomes for aged-out foster youth Sheri's journey highlights the real-world impact of organizations like Angels Landing, which provide community, mental health support, life skills training, and financial empowerment to young adults aged 18–26 transitioning out of care.  Resources Mentioned: Angels Landing Foundation: angelslandingfoundation.org Follow Angels Landing on Instagram: @angelslandingfoundation Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: bbbs.org Learn About Foster Care in Utah: utahfostercare.org Transcript: Episode 62: Aging Out Strong Amy: Thank you for joining us for Fostering Conversations. I’m your host, Amy Smith. Today we have Sheri who grew up in foster care and aged out of the foster care system. She currently works at Angels Landing, and we’re so excited to have her with us today. Thanks, Sheri. Sheri: Thank you. Amy: You have a really incredible story and I’m sure filled with also a lot of heartache and pain as well. So we wanna be sensitive to that. But would you just start by introducing yourself? Sheri: Absolutely. [00:01:00] Like you said, my name’s Sheri. I’m 23 years old. Gonna be turning 24 this year and I , work at Angels Landing. I, that’s like the best introduction I think I’ve got. Amy: I love it. So tell us a little bit what Angel’s Landing is for those who don’t know. Sheri: So Angels Landing is a nonprofit organization that serves young adults from eighteen to to 26. And our mission statement is Angels Landing builds community centered on empowering young adults transitioning from foster care to achieve self-sufficiency and create a life that they love. And so that is absolutely something that I needed when I aged out of foster care. And it’s been an absolute great opportunity and another resource as someone who doesn’t have tons of resources, and especially that family unit. Having another spot is always something that creates [00:02:00] So much support in my life. And so Angel’s Landing been great and I’m excited to, to dive into what that looks like. Amy: I love that. So maybe start by telling us a little bit about your story and how you found. Sheri: I aged into foster care when I was 12 years old. My mom passed away when I was three and a half, and so she passed away in a car accident on Valentine’s Day, Amy: Oh man. Sheri: so it’s the love day. So I try to always look at it like all the positives, right? But yep. Lost my mom at three and a half years old and. I’ve got a beautiful, twin sister and another big brother. He’s about a year and a half older than I am, and then an older sister who’s seven years older. So there’s four of us total. But yeah, so growing up, um, didn’t have a, a mom for, for very long and, um, after she passed away, it was really hard for my dad and I have a hard [00:03:00] time saying my dad, but just ’cause of that, the trauma. the history in there. Unfortunately, we were left with our dad and he was abusive and in all ways emotionally, but vocally, all the things. As we got older, I, I thankfully had other. People in my life that weren’t that way. I had my grandma and school teachers that treated me with love. And I soon began to realize how the way that I was being treated at home was very different from the way that I was being treated in other places. And I really liked the way that I was being treated in other places than at home. And at 12 years old. I, I made the courageous act of turning my father in. That was a really hard thing. Amy: Yeah, I. Sheri: But it needed to happen because it was the life I needed, this life that, that, that love that I always felt [00:04:00] from the outside. And I wanted to live that every day. And so heard of this thing called foster care, and you get a new mom and a new dad, and I was like, man. That is exactly what we need. That is exactly what we need. And we’ll be perfect you guys. I promise. My brother was really scared. My sister was like super trusting and so early morning, two hours we ended it outside of school. But as soon as That door opened, we went inside the school and we advocated for ourselves at 12 years old and what was going on and some situations that had happened at home. And thankfully, after about eight hours at school the conversations had ended and the foster care journey had started. And it was hard. That was hard too, but it was much better than what we were dealing with before anything. Give me anything. Foster care’s hard, but it was better. And that’s how it all started for us. For the beginning of that [00:05:00] entering of foster care and, not starting that big, that journey without a mom and then really not starting that journey, a supportive. Father figure that I could look up to I felt that foster care was our golden ticket, and it truly was in a lot of ways. I am so 100% grateful for foster care and yeah, it took me out of a really dark place at home and it was hard. And yeah, then the journey started. Amy: That is, I think that’s a really unusual story. I think a lot of kids come into foster care and they’re trying to hide this trauma And abuse that’s going on and they’re not brave enough to go and tell a trusting adult, Hey, this. Is not okay. So I find that really admirable that you and your siblings were able to do that. That’s really amazing. Sheri: Thank you. Amy: yeah. The bio that you sent over before this episode, it showed that you bounced around quite a bit in foster care. Are you [00:06:00] able or willing to touch on, you know what, so you entered foster care and, and it was a relief in some way, but. What were the hard parts of foster care and where were the pains and the struggles in the foster care system? Sheri: Oh man. See, there’s a polarity of the two, right? Yeah. Where do I begin? Is where my head starts, and I think the beginning of it is, I was eventually separated from my siblings. And, that’s very common in foster care. It’s not something that anybody wants, but unfortunately that’s just sometime is the case. And being separated from my brother, my big brother was one thing, but being separated from my twin sister was. S completely different.  She was the person that I walked into the school with to tell the counselor what was going on at home and she was the person I wanted to grow up with, as sisters do. And so eventually we had, I think about. Two foster [00:07:00] homes together about maybe a year and a half, two years until we were separated. And that was a very big heartache and super, super hard. Still something that today in my life and a her life that we are actively trying to create this relationship and.Kind of fix that gap that we got in foster care. Amy: Yeah. I bet. Sheri: Yeah. Being separated for her was, it was like a, it was like a movie. We had our hands like this until we just couldn’t anymore. It was the most dramatic thing you’d ever see, Amy: Yeah. Sheri: but just definitely shows how much love there is there and how important family is. And yeah. After that I, I went through a lot of homes. Total. There was 13 foster homes from 12 to 18 years old. The longest that I was placed in a home was about 10 months, so never a full year in any home.That [00:08:00] itself created a lot of instability in my life. And actually before I, as I’ve been. This podcast has been coming up for me. I’ve been digging into my past a little bit and getting back into that little girl who was living in that.And something that, I’ve realized and I’ve learned is I’ve kept a ton of journals. That was, That was my outlet, that was the person that I confided in, was my journal. ’cause there were so many therapists, there were so many foster parents. And so the one person that always stuck with me was my journal. And so I’ve just got Amy: What a gift to have that now, wow. That’s cool. Sheri: Yes. And so being able to dive back in that has been such a eye-opening thing. But I’ve got about 10 journals just filled, and I’ve seen just through the process when you open this first journal of this 12-year-old girl, she’s so sweet and she’s excited and innocent and. I hope that I find my mom and dad and just [00:09:00] really have so much faith in that, and that’s something I really have always carried. there’s even still a little something in there still just that love and that faith. But. Throughout the years of foster care from 12 to 18 in those journals, you see this innocence this faith after the many homes to fade away. It’s just a little bit of the hardening. A little bit more of those guards start to come up after each, door of a home. And some homes didn’t work out because for my own preference, it was maybe that family was a very different lifestyle than I could. That would make me genuinely happy. Or, it just didn’twork out on their part too. I’ve had, there was multiple homes that I had that were, they were very young foster parents. One was 27, and then I even had a pair of foster parents that were 23 and being 23 years old now I’m just like. What in the world, where Amy: Having a teenager. Can you imagine? Sheri: yes. And so [00:10:00] I, I have so much grace now for it, Amy: Yeah. Sheri: but it was definitely tough. And so realizing that I needed a very stable and sturdy home and during that time, and it was definitely a rollercoaster for sure. I’d love to touch on my longest placement For a little bit, if that’s. Okay, so my longest placement was In Salt Lake City and this placement was just after a previous home that I was potentially going to be adopted from. And this woman was 20, I think she was 27. She was the one of the younger ones. She was so amazing. The second I saw her, I was like, wow, she would be the best mom in the world. Amy: Wow. Sheri: And I spent four months in her home before I got moved and that, that didn’t work. And like I said, now as an adult, I’m just like, yeah, I totally understand. And she’s sweet. She’s told me you helped me [00:11:00] more than I helped you. And I’m like, man, thank you. And if you’re welcome, Amy: Yeah, exactly. Sheri: she’s a sweetheart and. All grace to it, it’s really lessons that I feel like we can pull from it, like for foster parents listening, like making sure that they’re at a age and they’ve got that experience that they’re really ready to take on that kind of a role. After this move, I moved up to Salt Lake City, Utah, and coming from St. George and that potential adoptive home was in Manti. So I’ve only ever experienced small town. Amy: Yeah. Sheri: Thanks. And next thing I know, I’m being moved up to West Valley, Utah in, a very big city and I was just like, whoa. And I was just had turned 16 out there just , becoming this young woman and I’m, I’ve just gone through all these homes and now I’m in this big city and I’m just like, holy moly. Life is wild. [00:12:00] But just always, still carrying that attitude of, just getting through it and I think a big thing that really got me through it was, of course my sister. Just having that person to want to keep going for and that person to want to be like, how do, sorry, gimme just a second how I explain this. Be a role model for her, because I won’t, wouldn’t want my sister to be sad. I wanna be a good, I wanna be happy, I want, so that, that can be shared and that can be, like, I’ve seen Lots of people around us, that just feel really sorry about their situation and so just doing, I’ve always had that attitude of just doing my best in. And being a light and just being as positive as possible. But after entering Salt Lake and going through about 10 homes at this point and leaving a home, I didn’t get adopted in. I was feeling pretty, [00:13:00] pretty sad. And then being this big city, just feeling like really small, big tall cities, Amy: very overwhelming. Yeah. Sheri: And actually when I got moved over to this home, half of my stuff didn’t get moved over, Amy: Oh man. Sheri: and so when I had been moved over, it was wintertime and up north you get snow down St. George, you don’t even really need to buy a big fur coat, you just need a hoodie and you’re fine. I needed a big code out there and going through homes and having this instability, something I had a hard time in learning was how to advocate for myself. How to ask for help. And so I didn’t even think about asking my foster mom for a pair of socks and a jacket, and I didn’t have socks and I didn’t have a jacket. So I layered up five long sleeve shirts and I just got as warm as I could and I had my little vans on and I walked to school and I had to walk a while to get to the bus, and the bus would take me to the train. And then after the train, you walk [00:14:00] to school and. After a few weeks of doing that, this was my first entry into West Valley. And the city was winter. And not having the the basic needs to feel warmth and how to advocate for myself. And I’ll never forget this moment. I love sharing it. And about two weeks of walking in the snow, each step just got more painful. This little cheery, like we can push through. It was just like This sucks. I’m really starting to say it like this is just starting to suck, and so I got to this point where I had to wait for the crosswalk and I raised up my fists and I finally let some emotion out and I said, God, could it get any worse than this? And a school bus drove right past me and splashed cold water all over me. And I said, okay, I hear you. It could get worse. But interesting enough, [00:15:00] I look at other kids and I would completely understand to com have a complete fit. At that point, I was so happy. I felt that I had just gotten an answer and that.I was exactly where I needed to be and that things could be worse and that things are gonna get better. And That really carried me through foster care. And yeah, just having a lot of that faith and, I eventually came back to St. George and was able to be with my siblings and went to a lot of different schools. I went to seven high schools total in just the span of four years. I have a lot of friends, a lot of connections. Amy: yeah. Sheri: I could, I take the pros from it. There’s lots of pros from it and so I just really try to look at life that way. I think that’s the best way. For me, so Amy: I think that’s actually quite unusual. I think there’s a lot of youth who experience [00:16:00] similar things to what you’ve experienced. They experience aging out. We all know the statistics. They are not great. So I think that’s really remarkable that you have been able to have such a positive attitude and have that kind of faith and have, you are a remarkable person that you’ve endured so much and you’re just keep going and you have a beautiful demeanor about you and you’re happy and finding the good. I think that’s really unusual and really beautiful. Sheri: Thank you. It’s that polarity, right? Amy: I guess so. Sheri: I love it. I love it. Yeah. Amy: So tell us about how you found Angels Landing and what that offered you and what it can offer other kids that are experiencing similar life circumstances. Sheri: So after aged out of foster care I didn’t have the foster parents. I didn’t have the caseworkers. I had bills after I had bills and I had to go to work and there was no more school and there was no more hanging out with friends. It was time [00:17:00] to start growing up and it was time to start figuring out what life I wanted to create and make that for myself. And so at 18 years old, after all those homes and all that, really it was. It was hard to transition into that. I, it took me a while. I think I still tried , be a kid as long as I could. I think the biggest piece of it though, was after finally getting out of, I wouldn’t say getting out of foster care because really the goal was to get adopted for me. But that’s not the case for everybody. And so once I did age out of foster careI, got a job and I think the biggest piece of it for me was that once I aged out of foster care, I could now finally start to process all of it because being in it, there was no chance of that. Okay, Amy: Interesting. Sheri: so for the last five years I’ve been processing all of it. And 18, 19, you’re this young [00:18:00] still kid, right? You’re labeled an adult, but you’re still really a kid. And so just figuring that out and processing it all. But now that my frontal lobe’s getting closer to developing, that’s something I could, I’m excited about. But really I think just the time. It’s the time to be able to process what I had just went through and that was hard. Doing that alone at 18. Like I said, my mom passed away when I was three and I turned my dad in at 12. And so he was incarcerated for 10 years and that’s not a connection I’m willing to have. And so there was no such thing as a parental figure in my life after foster care. And even in foster care, I had people I could look up to, but there really wasn’t a solid, too much of a solid person. Amy: Right. Sheri: And just to advocate, I feel that this is something I would love to share is shout out to Big Brothers and Big Sisters program seriously be [00:19:00] because I’ve had a big sister from Big Brothers Big Sisters since I was 12, and she. Wasn’t my mom, know, didn’t have to take on this big duty, but she took on this role as a sister and she was my sister throughout foster care and, she’s still my big sister now.  And so she was someone I was able to really look up to and have that solid connection. Amy: That is amazing. Sheri: It’s probably over 10 years now, Amy: Yeah, Sheri: yeah. Amy: and I think a lot of times we talk about in foster care, you just need one caring adult and it would be lovely to have 10 or 20 caring adults, of course. But it sounds like you have that caring adult and you have that person who you can rely on. Maybe they’re not your mom, maybe you weren’t adopted by them, but you have that stable connection. That’s incredible. Sheri: So it didn’t for me in this case, it didn’t need to be that, but it did need to be somebody. That’s, and that’s so true that one caring adult. And for me that was Katie. Her name’s Katie, and she’s absolutely [00:20:00] phenomenal. And I think I bug her and call her as much as she used to try to get ahold of me when I was a kid. She’s got, she’s got her own now. Yep.  They’ve totally turned. I love it. But she’s, I say that she’s really a big reason of who I am today and just been able to be that stable person. So I had her in foster care after aging out, and she took me to get my first set of groceries, everything I needed, and laundry detergent and just all the stables like, here it is, this is what you need. Go get ’em, sister. And she just totally believed in me and set me up for success. And yeah that was great. But like I said, she’s got tables of turns. She’s got her own kids now and. I was still very young and needed some support. And navigating that alone for some time in some spaces were hard, but very growing. And that’s just when Amer clap happened for me and for, for Utah. And that’s when Angel’s Landing came around. And seriously, it was just like, wow, all my [00:21:00] prayers have been answered. When I was a kid in foster care, I always wanted to be a part of something that helped young adults that have aged out or just in something. And I just, I love the goal of it. It’s beautiful. And Angels Landing They help young adults that wanna create a life they love and former foster youth. There’s a certain, there’s a specific dynamic, this specific space, and I love that’s. That’s important to this community and that’s a part of this community. And being around other like-minded individuals that aren’t defined by their past and don’t wanna be defined by their past And come together and and create the life that they love and have that opportunity to do so through different things, different resources, like Angel’s Landing has. Activities once a month. So that’s providing, new experiences that maybe one wouldn’t get to have. Amy: Yeah. Sheri: Going hiking to Zion or going boating out in San Hollow. They really try to incorporate these [00:22:00] experiences that we. Adults like to have and give our own kids and that really are showing casing that there is so much life to live and so much fun to have. And that’s such a beautiful piece of just that community and get getting together. That just is really awesome. And they also have core classes. They do. Let’s see here. I just wanna go off of our website just to give some real real service here. And so the biggest service of Angels Landing is mental health, because I know that, okay, these guys have been through so much, which is so true. It’s not a, it’s not a normal situation. And so being able to provide a space where that can be worked out and processed and free, it is such a resource. And so Angel Landing provides that and it’s absolutely awesome. They have really cool learning opportunities that teach different skills that any young [00:23:00] adult would wanna know, like finances housing wellness.Tools transportation, how to buy a car, what all of those things look like. Here are the tools. Here’s the information. And then after that, they provide that financial support so that, that gap can really be bridged and that opportunity can really be given because in a world that we are in, that’s something that’s necessary.And if there’s that, that beautiful, that leg up, that financial support with that learning opportunity, it’s. So awesome because it feels so earned and it’s just man, I’m really getting on this path of success here. Like these people are really seeing this, writing this, path out for me and giving this opportunity for me to have, and then of course, just that community piece with those activities. So it’s a wonderful opportunity for young adults that have been through foster care and need that kind of support. Amy: I think all those things that you’re saying, those are [00:24:00] things that parents should be teaching that role models should be teaching, that healthy adults should be teaching. So kids that are aging out, they have missed that opportunity and it is. Horrible. They should never have had to miss the opportunity. But having this program, this nonprofit that’s now providing these resources, that is invaluable and it’s gonna change the statistics of kids aging out, Sheri: It is gonna a hundred percent change the statistics. And, I always say like you might be seeing and hearing one person right now, It’s, gonna be a generational thing because I’m gonna go on to teach my kid these skills and then that kid’s gonna do the same, and then those statistics will get lower. And that’s just how it works. I just love it. I just, I love the mission of it all. It’s. Amy: No, it’s, it is amazing and I didn’t even know it. existed, and I. I. have closed my foster care license, but. I have been a foster parent. And I think this is really important for foster parents to know about to teach the kids, show them this resource that they do have and [00:25:00] also to educate the public. Kids are aging out with no support. Some kids are aging out with awesome foster parents, right? That happens too. And so just educating the public that this is a resource for. Kids that have experienced aging out of the foster care system, that is invaluable. So where are the best places that people can get information? Do you guys have a website, an Instagram? What’s the best place that someone can reach out and find ways to get support? Sheri: Yes, so we’ve got a website, angels landing foundation.org. And we’ve also got an Instagram, Angels Landing Foundation. Amy: Okay. Awesome. So those are two really easy ways that foster parents or kids that are aging out or have aged out and need resources can reach out to you guys. I love that. On a personal note, I would love to know what the outcome of your twin sister and your brother were in the foster care system. Sheri: Great question. Thank you. Me and my sister live together now. We’re together now. Um, yeah, it’s definitely something that [00:26:00] we have to, really practice our, as just sisters do and family does. But on top of just what we’ve been through, it’s definitely been a learning curve and twins, but we love each other and she’s doing amazing. She’s actually an Ayurvedic chef. Amy: Wow. Sheri: she’s cooking at a retreat center and diving into holistic medicine and wellness and just, yeah. I think just providing the tools we can to live our best life. That’s what we wanted when we were 12, when we were leaving our situation, and it’s what we still want now.And yeah just, yeah. I’m so proud of her and what she’s doing and I love that we’re both in this realm of kind of.Giving backand providing the tools for ourselves but also not being defined by our pasts.And I love how that shows light to other, other people. I I’ve had, there’s young adults that walk into Angel’s Landing and they say she was a she was in foster care. Like what? [00:27:00] They just can’t even believe it. And it’s like you have this light inside of you as well and you are capable of all of these things as well. And none of that is even the you You’re not your past. And so it’s just super cool to be able to round like-minded individuals and it’s wonderful. Amy: I love that. That is beautiful. Thank you so much. And it truly is,as a foster parent who has had a lot of kids come through my home, it’s really remarkable to see. How courageous you are, how much you’re giving back the good that you’re doing for yourself and for the community. It’s just, it’s really remarkable. And I just wanna commend you on that ’cause you’veendured a lot. I can imagine. And you’re really putting your best foot forward for yourself and for others. And that’s, it’s really beautiful. So thank you for all that you’re doing in the community. Thank you so much for joining our podcast today. We are so excited for our listeners to be able to have the chance to listen and learn from you, and [00:28:00] hopefully they can head over to Angels Landing Foundation to learn more. If our listeners have questions about foster care, they can head over to Utah foster care.org to learn more.

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The myth of overnight success Why do people think luxury agents just appear out of nowhere? What does the real path look like behind the scenes? How your background becomes your superpower How did growing up in a tiny town, and working through the 2008 crash, prepare Julia for leading a billion-dollar brand today?   Guest Bio Julia Spillman is CEO of Douglas Elliman's celebrated Eklund|Gomes team. The Kentucky native is the architect of Eklund|Gomes' unprecedented nationwide expansion and in addition oversees all operations, sales and agent hires. Energetic, people-oriented and a brilliant communicator, Spillman has been with Douglas Elliman for a decade and has honed her abilities to tap networks, streamline data and watch markets at the micro and macro level. Her dedication and spirit have paid off – in 2018, she led the team to break a billion in annual sales. Spillman's past experience as a residential lender for firms such as HSBC and Merrill Lynch give her an understanding of the importance of providing service at every level of highly complex transactions. Her advisory of a customized Customer Relationship Management platform allows her and the Eklund|Gomes team to pick up precisely where they left off in any relationship or project. Her ability to cultivate and retain high-net-worth clientele is matched by her power to harness and interpret information and to balance a keenly held intuition with a trove of knowledge. Spillman's ambition is matched by her commitment to community. She has provided years of fundraising and service to Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Easter Seals, and the New York City Junior League. She is active with the American Ballet Theater and served as the Former 2015 and 2016 Junior Council Chair and Junior Chair of the 2014 ABT Spring Gala. Follow @juliayagerspillman on Instagram.    About Your Host Remington Ramsey is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and visionary in the world of real estate. As the creator of "Real Producers", a widely acclaimed magazine connecting top agents and industry leaders, Remington has built an impressive platform dedicated to celebrating and elevating the real estate community. Remington is also the author of Agent Allies: Building Your Business With Strategic Real Estate Partnerships. With a passion for motivating and mentoring, he's shared stages with some of the biggest names in business, helping professionals break through barriers and reach new heights. When he's not busy being a real estate guru, Remington is known for his contagious energy, practical wisdom, and a good dose of humor—because let's face it, navigating life and business requires both grit and a sense of humor. With multiple successful ventures under his belt and a reputation for engaging storytelling, he has the rare ability to make even the driest industry stats sound exciting.    To learn more about the podcast or give feedback and suggest a guest, go to https://podcast.realproducersmag.com/.  Start a Real Producers Magazine in YOUR Market! Learn more about franchise opportunities at realproducersmag.com   Follow the show on our website, Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don't miss a single inspiring episode! Start a Real Producers Magazine in YOUR Market! Learn more about franchise opportunities at realproducersmag.com

ICYMI: Laura & Matt have announced baby number 3! This is the moment Marlie & Lola found out that they were having a baby brother (and they didn't quite have the reaction we were expecting). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we catch up with Nick Speed, the founder of Ujima, a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing food justice and empowering youth in St. Louis. Nick shares an update on the Sunflower Institute, Ujima's flagship program that provides a comprehensive approach to youth development, covering areas like urban farming, outdoor education, culinary arts, professional development, and mental health support.Nick discusses the recent HBCU Climate Change Conference in New Orleans, where the Sunflower Institute team had the opportunity to learn from and connect with a diverse group of students, farmers, and activists. He also highlights the organization's expansion plans, including increasing the program's capacity and providing more robust year-round support for participants, addressing challenges like housing and financial aid.Notably, Nick emphasizes the importance of the Sunflower Institute's mental health initiatives, including the implementation of the Team Mental Health First Aid training. This certification program equips both the Sunflower Institute staff and the broader community with the skills to support young people's mental health needs, a critical aspect of holistic youth development.Throughout the conversation, Nick's passion for empowering the next generation shines through, as he shares his personal journey and the driving force behind Ujima's mission. This episode offers valuable insights for those interested in personal and professional development, urban farming, outdoor education, teen mental health, first aid, housing, and entrepreneurship.Follow Nick:Nick's Previous Podcast Episode - https://youtu.be/mcBAZp8gpec Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrnickspeed/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nickolas.speedLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickolas-speed-7b368558/Follow Ujima:Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/ujimastl/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UjimaSTLLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ujima-stlYouTube - https://youtube.com/@ujimastl?si=z6-lIQLhJi3VhG2k Newsletter - https://ujimastl.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d684fd04a4462757d465ab902&id=ee7c5e38b3Email - ujimastl@gmail.comResources & Shout OutsDr. Brittany Conners - Optimistic Theory - https://www.optimistictheory.com/ - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-brittany-conners-a6b48218/ Brittany's Previous Podcast Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HAkNsU67bV4iJdvioexhI?si=d5478420e52e4b5c Earth Dance Organic Farm School - https://earthdancefarms.org/Big Brothers, Big Sisters - https://www.bbbsemo.org/Zion - @cucumbacool IG - https://www.instagram.com/cucumbacoolKim - @liberatedrootsco IG - https://www.instagram.com/liberatedrootsco/Roots Oasis - https://liberatedroots.com/Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girl's Club - https://www.bgcstl.org/mathewsdickey/AmeriCorps - https://www.americorps-stl.org/United Way - https://helpingpeople.org/George Washington Carver Farms - https://ujimastl.com/gwc-farmsYouth In Need - https://www.youthinneed.org/STL Youth Jobs - https://www.stlyouthjobs.org/Community Healthcare Workers - https://www.stlchwcoalition.org/homeAlign With Anna®️ is a holistic healing and wellness company dedicated to guiding individuals, families, and organizations toward alignment, ease, and transformation. Through sound healing, intuitive coaching, and immersive experiences, Anna creates safe spaces for self-discovery, deep healing, and authentic expression. Learn more about Align With Anna®️ at https://www.alignwithanna.com/linksFree Discovery Callhttps://calendly.com/alignwithanna/discoverycall YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaeTf6THAIjZtNdxUmhXnZg Bloghttps://www.alignwithanna.com/blogNewsletterhttps://www.alignwithanna.com/contactAffiliate Linkshttps://www.alignwithanna.com/affiliatesBecome an Affiliatehttps://alignwithanna.com/get-paidWork With Me https://alignwithanna.com/services Shop Aromatherapyhttps://alignwithanna.com/wholesale

In this special episode of Marketing Your Private Practice with Kathy C, we take a break from marketing strategies to spotlight an incredible cause - Big Brothers Big Sisters. As part of the worldwide Podcasthon https://podcasthon.org/  Kathy shares her personal experience as a Big Sister and talks with Bethany Porter, the mentoring and volunteer coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax.Kathy opens up about what inspired her to join the program, how easy it was to get started, and the rewarding experience of mentoring a 9-year-old young girl in her community. Bethany provides some insight into the organization's mission, the impact of mentorship, and how just a few hours a month can create lasting change in a child's life. They discuss the matching process, common misconceptions about the time and financial commitment, and a couple of success stories of matches - many of which turn into lifelong friendships.With 107 children currently on the waitlist in Halifax alone, the need for volunteers is urgent. Whether you're 19 or 90, there's a child who could benefit from your time and kindness if not here in Kathy's city - then in your own city or town too!  If you've ever considered becoming a Big Sister or Brother with this organization but felt unsure, this episode will give you the clarity and encouragement you need. Be sure to check out the links and resources mentioned on our show notes page at http://marketingyourprivatepractice.com/142  or visit halifax.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca to learn more and take the first step toward making a difference.Maybe you can't help out as a mentor yourself, but you can support Kathy and Skyla's fundraising for the BBBS Bowl-a-thon happening this May. Visit  https://www.canadahelps.org/me/RYrdWkG to donate directly to their team - the Slay Queens Strike Again. Please visit www.podcasthon.org to discover hundreds of other associations through the voices and talents of amazing podcastersClick here to send Kathy a text message about this Episode

On International Women's Day, we ask you to tell us about a woman you admire with Amanda Sayfy from Dress for Success Vancouver and Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland executive director Chantelle Krish.

February is National Mentoring Month. Big Brothers, Big Sisters has about 80 children waiting for a mentor in greater Chattanooga alone. Make a difference that can last a lifetime! Shadrina Booker, CEO of BBBS, explains how to become a mentor and walks the talk. Not only does she lead a mentoring organization, but she is also a mentor herself. Learn more at bbbschatt.org .Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wmbwSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Okay, so one time Andrea promised to never release an episode of The Watchers longer than the episode of Yellowjackets we're reviewing. But if this show has taught us anything, it's that women from Jersey simply can't be trusted. Jodie and Andrea watched “Them's the Brakes,” episode three of season three of Yellowjackets, and we've got a lot to say about it.In 1996, Ben and Mari star in our new favorite buddy comedy. Our soccer team goes spelunking. And we're reminded that it's probably about time to test the batteries in our CO detectors. In 2021, Lottie's the world's worst Big Sisters of America volunteer. Shauna and Misty go for a wild ride. And Van and Tai hear the wilderness . . . and the ice-cream man?If you're reading this, that means you've probably got your podcatcher of choice open right now. It would be SO helpful if you gave our little show a follow. If you like what you hear, you could even leave us a review.mentioned in this episode:The Watchers Watch:- The Adventures of Pete and Pete, “What We Did on Our Summer Vacation”- I Saw the TV GlowNew Jersey Is the World: Scene Report: The Land of Make BelieveNot Eureka's Castle: Weinerville“‘Yellowjackets' Boss Jonathan Lisco Explains That Wild Hallucination Sequence” - Jackie StrauseFollow:The Watchers on Instagram (@WatchersPodNJ)Andrea on Instagram (@AQAndreaQ)Jodie on Instagram (@jodie_mim)Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song, "No Book Club."

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole revisits a past episode featuring a conversation with the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. In their conversation, Her Honour talks about the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence and its past recipients, as well as what excites her about books written and published in British Columbia. Wendy Cocchia, was recently sworn in as the 31st Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. ABOUT THE GUEST: The Honourable Janet Austin was sworn-in as the 30th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia on April 24, 2018. Prior to this appointment, she spent 15 years as Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Metro Vancouver, one of the province's largest and most diversified non-profits. There she oversaw operations delivering services to tens of thousands of people annually at more than 40 locations. Raised in Alberta, Her Honour spent her early career in public sector roles in Calgary, working in regional planning and public consultation and communications for the provincial government. She eventually moved to British Columbia, where she began working with BC Housing and discovered her passion and aptitude for public office. Prior to joining the YWCA, Her Honour served as Executive Director of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, and actively volunteered for many organizations in commitment to helping improve the lives of others, as well as serving on various boards ranging from Translink to the Women's Health Research Institute. Her Honour is Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia and was invested as a Member of the Order in 2016. As Lieutenant Governor, she has identified three key themes for her mandate: the promotion of diversity and inclusion, democracy and civic engagement, and Reconciliation. ABOUT MEGAN COLE: Megan Cole the Director of Programming and Communications for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. She is also a writer based on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Megan writes creative nonfiction and has had essays published in Chatelaine, This Magazine, The Puritan, Untethered, and more. She has her MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College and is working her first book. Find out more about Megan at megancolewriter.com ABOUT THE PODCAST: Writing the Coast is recorded and produced on the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation. As a settler on these lands, Megan Cole finds opportunities to learn and listen to the stories from those whose land was stolen. Writing the Coast is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are supporting books, writers and readers every day. The podcast is produced and hosted by Megan Cole.

​Big Brothers and Big Sisters is asking New Brunswickers for the gift of time this year. The non-profit provides children across the province with mentors, and has a growing wait list of children. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to John Foley, executive director for Fredericton and Oromocto.

Tom Cole moved to Southern Oregon in 1995 with the thought of starting a new regional chapter of Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Instead, what he saw around Medford made him realize the community was full of families whose children weren’t getting the educational support they needed, many of them low-income and from households that didn’t speak English. In 1998, Cole piloted an after-school program at one school, serving 50 students with a $500 grant. Since then, his efforts have turned into a full-fledged nonprofit called Kids Unlimited, which operates in nearly every public school in the Medford School District. In 2013 the organization launched the Kids Unlimited Academy, a charter school for underserved communities. Lupita Vargas was in kindergarten when she started in that first Kids Unlimited after-school program. At that time no one in her family spoke English, she says, and the tutoring and other support that the program provided to her and her three siblings was life changing. Vargas joins us, along with founder Tom Cole, to tell us more about her family’s experience, and talk about her job now as the nonprofit’s director of educational services.

REPLAY (Original Air Date Feb 19, 2024) Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Mary D'Angelo. Mary helps clients understand the threats that exist on the dark web and how to use that intelligence to bolster their cybersecurity programs. With a solid foundation from the University of Washington, where she earned her Bachelor's degree, Mary has rapidly ascended as a global leader at SearchLight Cyber. Her expertise, honed over six years, delves deep into understanding the nuances of dark web threat actors and their intelligence. Mary's and her company's insights and analyses have been instrumental in shedding light on the shadowy aspects of cyber threats emanating from the dark web. Her work not only aids in neutralizing these threats but also contributes significantly to the broader understanding of cyber security dynamics. Additionally, Mary's passion is volunteering her talents into nonprofit organizations. She was a mentor for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Recently, she has devoted her time to a nonprofit called, The Innocent Lives Foundation, which uses Dark Web Threat Intelligence to help law enforcement stop child traffickers. [Feb 19, 2024]   00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Intro Links: -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                                02:56 - Mary D'Angelo Intro 04:12 - What is a Dark Web Threat Intelligence Advisor? 04:36 - One Giant Leap 07:04 - On the Front Lines 11:53 - Deep Web, Dark Web, Clear Web...Oh My! 13:43 - Shifting to the Deep 14:58 - Crime Pays 17:39 - 2024 Forecast 19:00 - Left of Boom 20:53 - All in this Together 21:53 - An Ugly Example 25:19 - Timely 26:30 - Relevant 28:02 - Actionable 29:58 - What's Next? 30:54 - Mentors -          Siblings -          Larry Littleton 32:05 - Book Recommendations -          The Practitioner's Guide to the Dark Web - Searchlight Cyber -          The Ride of a Lifetime - Robert Iger -          Never Split the Difference - Christopher Voss &Tahl Raz 33:33 - Find Mary D'Angelo Online -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dangelomary 33:55 - Wrap Up & Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

**This episode is our FIRST-EVER SPONSORED EPISODE! Keep scrolling for more information. Scroll further down for details!** Being a Jew is difficult. Being anyone is difficult but the difficulties of existing as a Jew in this turbulent world is ever more clear, especially after October 7th, 2023. It's nearly impossible to navigate this world alone and that's why mentors exist.  Cari Uslan of Jewish Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Los Angeles knows this too well. She helps run an organization built on making life more manageable. 'Littles' get assigned 'bigs' and vice versa, all to clear the fog that is reality. Uslan elaborates on the Jewish approach to mentorship in this special episode of Bad Jew.  00:00 Introduction AND sponsor message 06:26 Jewish identity is inescapable; mentors guide. 07:15 Mentors expand worldview, crucial for personal growth. 10:44 Mentors inspire transformative growth and opportunities. 15:22 Impactful Jewish mentorship changes lives positively. 20:07 Commitment-focused vetting and support for mentors. 21:02 Mentorship: Supportive guidance, friendship, showing up. 25:24 Giving time enriches mentors and community. 28:22 Excited partnership offers mentorship resources, visit jbbsla.org. About Cari Uslan: Cari B. Uslan has been a nonprofit leader for over 20 years. In 2016, Ms. Uslan joined Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles (JBBBSLA). Currently serving in her third year as Chief Executive Officer; she spent two years as the Executive Vice President, and two years as the Vice President of Development. As Executive Vice President, Ms. Uslan was responsible for overseeing Camp Bob Waldorf, College Access + Success, and the Development department. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, she was integral in transitioning JBBBSLA's in-person programming to virtual programming and ensuring that all youth and their families being served by the agency were being fully supported by JBBBSLA. Ms. Uslan has also led the organization through financial challenges. Her focus on new fundraising efforts, increased communication, and creative outreach strategies ensured a lower than anticipated deficit in 2020, 2021, and 2022. She also led JBBBSLA through difficult employee transitions. Under Ms. Uslan's leadership, JBBBSLA created the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) committee that is comprised of a diverse group of staff members representing all staffing levels in the agency. In all cases, her adept leadership and open communication has allowed the organization to overcome the current challenges and continue to grow in the future. Prior to JBBBSLA, Ms. Uslan worked at MAZON, developing their national fundraising strategy to fight hunger in the U.S. and Israel. Ms. Uslan also served as a Development Officer for Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Ms. Uslan is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and has served on several nonprofit boards. Connect with Cari Uslan: https://www.jbbbsla.org/contact-us/ IG @JBBBSLA YouTube: @JBBBSofLA   FB: https://www.facebook.com/jbbbsla SPECIAL THANKS TO THE SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE: JEWISH BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF LOS ANGELES! Become a big today! JBBBSLA.org/mentorship Connect with Bad Jew:  BadJew.co https://linktr.ee/badjew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod TikTok @BadJewPod

This is a Special Move Happy Movement Podcast©️ episode dedicated to a great youth organization called Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Our local Executive Director of BBBS, Sandra Brandon, spills the tea on the cool things happening in the community

Two of the funniest gals in town Alana Johnston (Self Esteem Party) and Alison Rich (Pathological) go head to head this week where we tackle questions about Goosebumps, newspapers, movies, Arrested Development characters and a very fun double duty theme round! Alana is playing for OXFAM while Alison is playing for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

In the first hour of today's Sports Rush, we are joined by the Head Coach of Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Men's Basketball, Jon Coffman! Jon joins Brett on the show today to share the exciting news that the Mastodons will be taking on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a Charity Exhibition Basketball Game at the Memorial Coliseum on October 30th! Not only is this a chance for Fighting Irish and Purdue Fort Wayne fans to see a fantastic matchup at the Coliseum before the start of the regular season. Not only that, proceeds from the game will benefit both the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana, but also the Boys and Girls Club of Fort Wayne! Also in the first hour, we talk to Eli Rider who's with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of NEI in order to talk to him about how this event came about, what their organization does, and what this charity game means to the organization as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two great episodes from the award-winning police documentary Dragnet starring Jack Webb.

From Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Deanna Sauceda comes in to discuss "200 Men 2 Months" which is a program developed to recruit more men to become mentors for young men/boys. All this and more with TJ on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brad Aronson is the author of the best-selling book, Humankind, Changing the World one small act at a Time. Brad Aronson non-fiction micro historical novel was chosen as the international book award winner. Proceeds from Brad Arison's book and his speaking tour go the organization, "Big Brothers, Big Sisters." Brad Aronson is also the founder and director of the nonprofit Hope Works where he teaches entrepreneurship.

Willie talks about the Cincinnati Open and Bengals Stadium News with Dave Young, Kamala's ideas for reparations with Giancarlo Canaparo and Big Brothers, Big Sisters with Deb Haas. Willie also takes your calls and hears your frustrations and concerns with politics.

Today, we chatted with Mark Knackendoffel, the recipient of the Vision Cornerstone Award at the Community Foundation Awards. This award recognizes those who saw the potential of what a community foundation could do for Manhattan. During our discussion, Mark shared his journey from leading the trust department at First National Bank to founding his own company and becoming a key player in forming the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. Mark's first interaction with philanthropy in his early days with the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program inspired his lifelong efforts with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. Get ready to be inspired by his personal stories of influence from his wife Ann and various mentors, along with his love for cooking, sports, and community involvement.GMCFCFAs

Willie talks about the Cincinnati Open and Bengals Stadium News with Dave Young, Kamala's ideas for reparations with Giancarlo Canaparo and Big Brothers, Big Sisters with Deb Haas. Willie also takes your calls and hears your frustrations and concerns with politics.

Willie talks about the Cincinnati Open and Bengals Stadium News with Dave Young, Kamala's ideas for reparations with Giancarlo Canaparo and Big Brothers, Big Sisters with Deb Haas. Willie also takes your calls and hears your frustrations and concerns with politics.

It is without a doubt that Dilemme episodes are y'all fave … riiight ?

Trisha joins the show to discuss the Jewish Big Brothers & Big Sisters program of greater Boston!

Trisha joins the show to discuss the Jewish Big Brothers & Big Sisters program of greater Boston!

Join us as we engage once again with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County. We talk about the Daffodil Run in 01002, Bueno Day, Lunch Buddies, and Matches that Work. Miranda Maguire Program Supervisor, Ann Walsh Development and Partnerships Manager, and Bob Lowry Owner of Bueno y Sano discuss how BBBS impacts them and the greater Hampshire County community. Since 1975, BBBS HC has been impacting the lives of Littles so that they may have meaningful adult relationships in their lives but they are not the only ones to benefit. Mentoring is proven to be an important factor in the development of youth and BBBS is fulfilling that need. Bob Lowry is a 3x Big and now major supporter of BBBS. Tune in to learn how you can give of your time or talent in order to make this program even more successful than it already is.

Micah LaCerte is the co-founder of Hitch Fit Online Personal Training and Hitch Fit Transformation Gym with his wife Diana. He is also the Co-founder of SoulFIT Retreats and Conferences where they lead through faith, fitness and fun. Micah is a Muscle Model World Champion, Iron Man fitness magazine cover model, TV Personality, Author, and Motivational Speaker. Micah is also known for being a pioneer in the Online Personal Training Space building it to 82 countries and helping clients shed over 700,000lbs   Micah's passion for the past 25+ years of his life had been helping transform people inside and out through proper lifestyle, positive choice making, nutrition and fitness. Micah was a pioneer in the Online Personal Training space, starting in 2006 utilizing Myspace, making him one of the very first to do it. Since then, he and his wife have helped clients in 82 countries lose over 600,000 pounds and their business Hitch Fit has consistently been rated one of the top online personal training businesses in the world for the last decade.   His proudest moment was not in fitness but in giving back in Haiti. He and his wife have sponsored a school of over 80 children monthly for over 10 years giving back a minimum of 10% of all revenues made through their gyms. They also were a part of giving back within Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Boys and Girls Club.     Micah Lacerte shared in this episode: How his journey started from pain of being overweight, having anxiety, depression. How fitness, health and faith helped him transform to being on purpose and impact How he felt inspired to help others How his results helped him get on covers of magazines How he started helping people online (this didn't exist at that point, so he had to innovate and pioneer) How he leveraged clients results for great PR  Went and found sites like bodybuilding.com to showcase their work - by offering value to help them How his business grew and grew very quickly over the first 4 years He works 7 days per week and have for a long time  Live a very disciplined life, and have non negotiables in life: Faith, Relationship (now 15 years together) and, Health How eating right and working out combats the stress and anxiety that business owners are going through His Faith - was raised with faith and christ and lord. His life changing question: What can I do today to make myself better tomorrow? How the choices you make every day will dictate where you want to be The importance of cutting out the negative habits, one at a time  And much more... Resources Mentioned In The Show: www.soulfitretreats.com www.hitchfit.com IG- MRHITCHFIT   If you would like more insights on profit maximization for your business, visit www.ProfitHive.com.au  

Being a “big”. We spoke to Big Brothers Big Sisters about how the need for mentors and volunteers has exploded over the past couple of years.

It is a pleasure to welcome DJ Ashton Martin, one of my longtime friends, back to the Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar platform and, for the first time, to the podcast. Ashton differs from your average DJ in his ability to turn each performance into an epic party. Having grown up in the industry and began his music education at a young age, Ashton captures crowds with an immense music repertoire and high-voltage performances. Quickly mixing effortlessly between musical genres has become a trademark quality, a rare skill set that guarantees crowd excitement.  DJ Ashton Martin has residencies at Kansas City attractions such as Aura, the Fall, Fontaine Hotel, the Scarlet Room, Society, Westport Ale House, and Woodside Pool.  He also had sets at DNVR and the Tivoli in Denver, the McFadden's Social House in Phoenix, and the Crown Room in St. Louis.Ashton has been the official DJ for Sporting KC since 2019 and was the official DJ of the Kansas City Royals from the 2021 to 2023 seasons. He also performed for various charitable organizations, including the Alzheimer's Association, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Hope House, the Kansas City Art Institute, and Operation Breakthrough.  The Kansas City community awarded Ashton for all his efforts as he was voted the Best of KC Club/Party DJ four times by The Pitch Kansas City from 2013 and 2018 through 2020. Kansas City Magazine was declared Best of KC in 2013, 2020, and 2021.  Ashton entertained the College World Series from 2017 to 2022 and performed at several New York City Fashion Week events. He also opened for 98 Degrees, DJ Pauly D, Jack Harlow, and Tory Lanez. Since 2021, he has been involved in the Tacos and Tequila Festival, where he shared the stage with Ludacris, Mario, T.I., and the Ying Yang Twins.On this episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, DJ Ashton Martin spoke about DJing at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium when Sporting KC took on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami and previewed the 2024 Tacos and Tequila Festival. Let's connect on social media! You can find me on:A) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacobElyachar/ B) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobelyachar/ C) Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jacobelyachar D) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjacobelyac E) Twitter: https://x.com/JacobElyachar F) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JacobElyachar/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

13-year-old Otis Maclin, mentored by Roy Hass through Big Brothers and Big Sisters, stands out as a promising cyclist, consistently achieving podium placements. This episode also delves into the experience of being a young cyclist in the era of social media influencers. We even had to have Otis translate some terms into "old people" language. It was a good time.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Cape Breton will be using a one time payment from the Provincial government to try to triple the number of children they can serve.

Deanna Sauceda comes in to discuss Bowl for Kids Sake a benefit which will be held this coming weekend at Skidmore Bowling for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Also CD2 Congressman Gabe Vasquez joins TJ on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Notable Leaders' Radio, I speak with Stephanie Baker, Chief Experience Officer at WAEPA. She shares the role her life experiences, learnings, and challenges have played in guiding her all the way to the C-suite. In today's episode, we discuss:   Never give up! No matter what others say or think if you are met with resistance when you speak up…keep on going while leaning into your support system   To live your most robust life and career, be open to new things, curious about what is possible, and have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, This will serve you in ways you can't imagine.   When living through challenging times in your life and career, it is important to take time out for yourself.. Celebrating your wins, both large and small. Evaluate the situation, what is here to learn from, how will you show up differently next time, how can you use this experience to become even better, stronger, and wiser at what you do.   Don't wait for your mentor to find you. Identify the person with the experience, vision, and shared values…and ask them to mentor you to achieve all you desire. That is how Stephanie found her first mentor. Working with him taught her things about herself that she didn't know and built a strong foundation of confidence that still serves her today.   Have a strong face, not front. Be who you are. Guest Bio: Stephanie is an accomplished executive with a successful strategic and tactical leadership track record. Visionary and creative with a steadfast commitment to excellence. She has been involved in leading service operations as well as serving as the Business Project Leader for IT enterprise-wide solution projects. Stephanie is the Customer Experience Officer of WAEPA (Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public Agencies). She is responsible for leading all facets of the member and employee experience. Stephanie is also responsible for leading the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts for WAEPA.   Stephanie is an IASSC-certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt.   Ms. Baker serves on the Board of Directors for the Y in Central Maryland, is Chair of the Consumer Council of Maryland, Founding Member of Chief, Former Chair-Elect and Board Secretary of Executive Alliance, Former Member of the Board of Trustees for Baltimore Center Stage and Former Board Secretary of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake.   Stephanie lives in Maryland with her husband, Vincent, her Rottweiler, Zoe' and her cat, Chloe.   Email: slbaker28@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-baker-5833b78   Belinda's Bio: Belinda is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant and Keynote speaker and a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals and small business owners to become today's highly respected leaders. As the Founder of BelindaPruyne.com, Belinda works with such organizations as IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, BBDO, The BAM Connection, Hilton, Leidos, Yale School of Medicine, Landis, and the Discovery Channel. Most recently, she redesigned two global internal advertising agencies for Cella, a leader in creative staffing and consulting. She is a founding C-suite and executive management coach for Chief, the fastest-growing executive women's network. Since 2020, Belinda has delivered more than 72 interviews with top-level executives and business leaders who share their inner journey to success; letting you know the truth of what it took to achieve their success in her Notable Leaders Radio podcast. She gained a wealth of expertise in the client services industry as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, managing 500 people around the globe. With over 20+ years of leadership development experience, she brings industry-wide recognition to the executives and companies she works with. Whether a startup, turnaround, acquisition, or global corporation, executives and companies continue to turn to Pruyne for strategic and impactful solutions in a rapidly shifting economy and marketplace. Website: Belindapruyne.com Email Address: hello@belindapruyne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindapruyne  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotableLeadersNetwork.BelindaPruyne/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/belindapruyne?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindapruyne/   

This is the full episode of The Morning Show with Preston Scott for Wed. Apr. 3, 2024. Our guests today include: Molly Lord from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Big Bend, and J.D. Johnson from the Talon Training Group and Talon Outdoors Show. Follow the show on Twitter @TMSPrestonScott.Check out Preston's latest blog by going to wflafm.com/preston. Check out Grant Allen's blog by going to wflafm.com/grantallen.Listen live to Preston from 6 – 9 a.m. ET and 5 – 8 a.m. CT!WFLA Tallahassee Live stream: https://ihr.fm/3huZWYeWFLA Panama City Live stream: https://ihr.fm/34oufeRFollow WFLA Tallahassee on Twitter @WFLAFM and WFLA Panama City @wflapanamacity and like us on Facebook at @wflafm and @WFLAPanamaCity.

Tracey Garbutt Dolan joined me to discuss the overlap in UFO studies and metaphysical consciousness. Tracey also shared her thoughts on the recent ARRO “Historical” report Volume 1. Among other topics of intrigue, we discussed what would happen to puiblic interest in UFOs and other fringe phenomena if the U.S. government disclosed the existence of non-human intelligence.Tracey is a professionally trained remote viewer, and is co-founder / Director of Richarddolanmembers.com. Many of Tracey's remote views have been regarded as exceptional, including a striking example of accurately perceiving a location 2600 miles away through the eyes and sense organs of another person. Tracey has also had a number of direct contact experiences with apparent non-human intelligences, all of which she has carefully recorded, and one of which occurred while present with another witness.Born in Canada, Tracey worked as a graphic artist at EA Sports in Vancouver. Upon coming to the United States, Tracey earned an Interdisciplinary Bachelor's degree in Psychology and International Studies at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg (Magna Cum Laude). In 2016, she founded and served as President for Big Sisters of Psychology, becoming a widely-recognized leader who inspired many students on their journey of self-discovery. In 2016 Tracey met her husband, UFO researcher Richard Dolan, with whom she has continued to explore spiritual and philosophical paths. Currently, she is conducting research into dreams, with a focus on lucid dreams, suspected contact dreams, and the symbolic language of the subconscious.She has also explored theories of Right/Left Brain dominance as they relate to experiencers and other individuals who have had UFO sightings. She also remains dedicated to understanding global cultures and developing ethical conflict resolution techniques to create a better world. She can be reached at richarddolanmembers.com, and via email at traceygarbutt@mac.comPLEASE HELP THE CHANNEL GROW ☕️ SUBSCRIBE, like, comment, and click the Notification Bell so you don't miss a show. Thank you! https://www.youtube.com/mysticloungePlease leave a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.LINK TREE: https://linktr.ee/CoffeeandUFOsHALF LIGHT documentary: https://tubitv.com/movies/678744/half-lightCheck out other fantastic Un-X shows at https://www.unxnetwork.com/shows   #uap #ufo #nhi #remoteviewing

Mark interviews engineer and author Jeff Krehmer about his new book Infinite Resources: How to Sustainably Develop the Arctic, by Supplying Green Hydrogen, Fresh Water, and Healthy Food to the World. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, shares a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #InspireInclusion. Learn more about International Women's Day and find resources at: InternationalWomensDay.com   In the interview, Mark and Jeff talk about: Jeff's background in various disciplines, including mechanical engineering, project management, software, computer sales Sitting on the vision for this current book project for more than ten years, and how having a heart attack two years ago prompted the idea that he should get that work out into the world The basic premise of the book in that the arctic can create a sustainable solution if we leverage it in the right way "If global warming is the problem, then shouldn't we be maximizing global cooling?" The boiling temperature of different liquids, such as propane Some of the coldest temperatures ever recorded on earth How the book has numerous possible target audience readers, depending on which of the world's problems they are looking to solve (or the economics they want to reap benefits from) What people can do to help And more . . .   After the interview Mark reflects on the fact that, in the same way that humans have had an impact on the world, and Jeff is reminding us of the positive impact we can have if we learn and we act, we have an impact on one another. This is a reminder to authors of the powerful impact that they can have with the words they write and share.   Links of Interest: Infinite Resources Website Jeff Krehmer on LinkedIn International Women's Day ScribeCount (Mark's Affiliate Link) Mark's YouTube Channel Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections How to Access Patreon RSS Feeds An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries Smashwords Link  (eBook 57% Off until end of Feb 2024) The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard   Jeff Krehmer is a professional mechanical engineer and the author of “Infinite Resources.” He is president and chief engineer at Big Time Engineering Corp. During his engineering career, Jeff has worked as a salesperson, technical support technician, estimator, project manager, product designer and engineering manager. He has more than a decade of experience designing equipment for the oil and gas sector and is a Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP). Jeff has volunteered with and received awards for his volunteer work with the Canadian Ski Patrol System, Big Brothers, Big Sisters and APEGA, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta.     The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Finally a Dilemma episode this is not only an episode filled with tea and juice but there's also lots of learning one can get from these episodes

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Mary D'Angelo. Mary helps clients understand the threats that exist on the dark web and how to use that intelligence to bolster their cybersecurity programs. With a solid foundation from the University of Washington, where she earned her Bachelor's degree, Mary has rapidly ascended as a global leader at SearchLight Cyber. Her expertise, honed over six years, delves deep into understanding the nuances of dark web threat actors and their intelligence. Mary's and her company's insights and analyses have been instrumental in shedding light on the shadowy aspects of cyber threats emanating from the dark web. Her work not only aids in neutralizing these threats but also contributes significantly to the broader understanding of cyber security dynamics. Additionally, Mary's passion is volunteering her talents into nonprofit organizations. She was a mentor for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Recently, she has devoted her time to a nonprofit called, The Innocent Lives Foundation, which uses Dark Web Threat Intelligence to help law enforcement stop child traffickers. [Feb 19, 2024]   00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Intro Links: -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                                02:56 - Mary D'Angelo Intro 04:12 - What is a Dark Web Threat Intelligence Advisor? 04:36 - One Giant Leap 07:04 - On the Front Lines 11:53 - Deep Web, Dark Web, Clear Web...Oh My! 13:43 - Shifting to the Deep 14:58 - Crime Pays 17:39 - 2024 Forecast 19:00 - Left of Boom 20:53 - All in this Together 21:53 - An Ugly Example 25:19 - Timely 26:30 - Relevant 28:02 - Actionable 29:58 - What's Next? 30:54 - Mentors -          Siblings -          Larry Littleton 32:05 - Book Recommendations -          The Practitioner's Guide to the Dark Web - Searchlight Cyber -          The Ride of a Lifetime - Robert Iger -          Never Split the Difference - Christopher Voss &Tahl Raz 33:33 - Find Mary D'Angelo Online -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dangelomary 33:55 - Wrap Up & Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

The SLO Bigs (Big Brothers and Big Sisters) join CJ in studio and share about how their organization connects people throughout San Luis Obispo! Also, CJ spends Valentine's day talking about her long-time love for sports! Thanks to all my partners: Dr. Daniel Lapidus & Larry Ackerman, Dr. Brad Kurgis of Kurgis Dermatology, California Fresh Markets, The SLO Wellness Center, Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa, Joy of Shell Beach,  Michael Moore Sports Recovery, Gymnazo, and SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters.

On this week's episode of Score Values, Alex Kuhn chats with Dr. Carla Beatrici the Vice President of Clinical Programs for Smart Love Family Services & Jeremy Foster, The President & CEO of Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Metropolitain Chicago.

Trisha from Needham talked to us about the Jewish Big Brother Big Sisters of Greater Boston!

Lifelong Artist (www.c-hammer.com) serial entrepreneur, board member, public speaker and technology executive with a career spanning 30 years including leading digital transformations and the creation of Direct to Consumer businesses; with influential roles at Nike, AppNexus and Wayfair. Notably today I am the Chief Executive Officer for Vala-AI and President of BBBSIC (Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Island County) amongst other roles. Key Points [03:10] Young entrepreneur sells origami throwing stars, trouble ensues. [07:05] Switched between big companies and smaller start-ups. [10:42] Big Brother of the Year, showing gratitude. [14:33] Confidence amid self-doubt; value in options. [17:07] Finding trustworthy friends is essential for humans. Find Hammer Online https://vala-ai.com https://techtastic.tech https://www.linkedin.com/in/chammer1/ https://c-hammer.com/ If you're enjoying Entrepreneur's Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We're on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you're getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://s3th.me/@pch Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Milt Thompson is an attorney & community leader based out of Indianapolis, IN. He is the president and CEO of MOT Strategies, formerly known as Grand Slam – a sports, entertainment, and recreation management consulting firm. He is the co-founder of Indiana RBI, the MLB program to revive inner cities and provide opportunities for at risk youth with baseball. He is also a former certified Contract Advisor with the NFL and NBA Players Association, and a Board Member of the Indianapolis Indians Baseball Club. He hosted the weekly radio show "Playing for Keeps" on ESPN950 & continues the program today on Channel 40 WHMB TV. Well-known for his work in community development, sports and recreation-planning, and in building community collaborations through effective partnerships, Milt served as President and Interim Director of Big Brothers while merging with Big Sisters to create Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Indiana. In addition, he was the former General Counsel to the Pan American Games and held the position of Vice President of Indiana Sports Corporation. In 2020, he received the Charles L. Whistler Award which recognizes community leaders who have brought together the Indianapolis public and private sectors for civic improvement. He talks with Jimmy about his career as a sports/entertainment attorney & what athletes should consider when thinking about signing with representation. He also recalls negotiating with world leaders like Fidel Castro & meeting sports icon Muhammad Ali. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support

Part 2-of-2Ad-free, premium version. Exported in 320kbps mp3 format for high-definition audio (approximately 2x the quality of the public feed). Available at patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside.—In a video on the official Facebook page for the USA's largest volunteer-supported child mentoring group, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Eleanor Hunton Hoppe stares down the barrel of the camera's lens and states:"I'm Eleanor and I support Big Brothers and Big Sisters because our mentoring model works."Eleanor was employed by the organization from December 2017 to June 2019 and once even served briefly as their interim Director of Philanthropy.This is one detail among a cache of brand-new information we have unearthed for you in this episode.Information that—as far as we're aware—has not yet been covered by any news media organization, outlet, blog, or website.We're breaking this one wide open.Help the podcast grow. Tell a friend about us. Thanks love you all.—Support the show and get access to our ad-free premium feed. Plus...bonus episodes, merch, and more. patreon.com/tapesfromthedarksideMassive merch store update coming soon.Sneak Peek: https://i.imgur.com/byi3pCm.png—SUPPORT: patreon.com/tapesfromthedarksideFACEBOOK: facebook.com/tapesfromthedarksideFACEBOOK GROUP: facebook.com/groups/tapesfromthedarksideINSTAGRAM: @thedarksidepodINSTAGRAM PATREON BEHIND-THE-SCENES: @enjoythedaylightTWITTER: twitter.com/theDARKSIDEpodThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5124234/advertisement

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