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2 episodes with biltmore hotel
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This week on the show we've got a double header.FIrst up: Amy Ashton and Mia Fiorella of the La Jolla Playhouse will help me make a path through the lineup of this year's Without Walls Festival, which is coming up April 24-27th on the campus of UC San Diego.Then Jimmy Reckitt and I talk about making Vampire LARPS which is exactly what he does as the Head of Story for By Night Studios and their upcoming event Darkness Emergent: Los Angeles, the latest in the Darkness Emergent series of blockbuster LARPS which comes to the Biltmore Hotel in LA on Memorial Day weekend.SHOW NOTESWithout Walls Festival Lineup AnnouncementWithout Walls FestivalDarkness EmergentBy Night StudiosEnemies of the Night Backerkit Campaign Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lexi & Nicole go LIVE from the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles to dive deeeeeep into all of their favorite theories coming out of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros! Tune in THIS THURSDAY for EPISODE 5 of our Onyx Storm Deep Dive! SPOILERS FOR ALL OF ONYX STORM Join Fantasy FanClub to enjoy all our bonus content: https://fantasyfangirls.com/fanclub Get the next book series we're covering on the show (starting May 2025) https://amzn.to/3OisV0W JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER:https://fantasyfangirls.beehiiv.com/subscribe SUPPORT THE SHOW THROUGH OUR AMAZON SHOP: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fantasyfangirlspodcast Onyx Storm Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4c6aicyWRDijobMKwxvGq4?si=21f821f9394d4390 Give us a follow: Instagram: @fantasyfangirlspod TikTok: @fantasyfangirlspod Youtube: @fantasyfangirls Email us your favorite Empyrean theories: fantasyfangirlspod@gmail.com Listen to the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast on your favorite podcast platform: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/24KydMMzrYfVpDggkFZx4j?si=fd7dc956393041b8 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-fangirls/id1706179464 Visit the Fantasy Fangirls website: https://www.fantasyfangirls.com/ Don't forget to send this podcast to your fellow Empyrean readers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the eerie and iconic history of Miami's Biltmore Hotel, home to one of Florida's most infamous ghost stories. Who was Thomas ‘Fatty' Walsh, and how did his murder in 1929 lead to decades of spine-chilling sightings on the hotel's 13th floor? Through historical records and eyewitness accounts, we uncover the layers of intrigue behind the Biltmore's haunted reputation. From unexplained noises to chilling encounters with a portly man in period clothing, we'll explore the paranormal phenomena that have baffled investigators and captivated ghost enthusiasts for generations. Is the ghost of 'Fatty' Walsh real, or is the Biltmore simply a stage for our imaginations to play out?
On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the eerie and iconic history of Miami's Biltmore Hotel, home to one of Florida's most infamous ghost stories. Who was Thomas ‘Fatty' Walsh, and how did his murder in 1929 lead to decades of spine-chilling sightings on the hotel's 13th floor? Through historical records and eyewitness accounts, we uncover the layers of intrigue behind the Biltmore's haunted reputation. From unexplained noises to chilling encounters with a portly man in period clothing, we'll explore the paranormal phenomena that have baffled investigators and captivated ghost enthusiasts for generations. Is the ghost of 'Fatty' Walsh real, or is the Biltmore simply a stage for our imaginations to play out?
In today's past life regression session, my client explores a past life connected to a déjà vu experience she had when she was 17. Years ago, she visited the Biltmore Hotel in Miami, Florida, and felt an uncanny familiarity with the building—almost as if she already knew her way around. During her past life regression, she began to recognize this historical location and recalled memories tied to it.After the session, I did some research and discovered that from 1942 to 1968, the Biltmore served as an Army Air Force hospital. Being from California, I had no prior knowledge of this history. It's always fascinating when past life memories align so perfectly with historical facts. Mayra Rath is a spiritual hypnotherapist specializing in Past Life Regression Therapy and QHHT Hypnosis. With over 25 years of experience, she has guided countless individuals through transformative journeys into their past lives, helping them uncover deep-rooted patterns and heal emotional wounds and traumas connected to previous incarnations.Based in Los Angeles, Mayra conducts sessions through her private practice, Soul Signs Hypnosis, both in-person and remotely. In addition to working with clients, she offers a comprehensive Past Life Regression Training Course and frequently shares her expertise through public lectures on the profound subject of past lives.For Bookings: Soul Signs Hypnosis Website: https://www.soulsigns.netSocial Media:TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@soulsignshypnosisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soul_signs_hypnosis/?hl=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1009959799420939 PODCAST: Past Lives with Mayra Rath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elizabeth Short was one of five girls born to Cleo Alvin Short Jr. and Phoebe May Sawyer on July 29th, 1924 in Hyde Park, Massachusetts. At the age of 15, Elizabeth she was suffering from bronchitis and severe asthma attacks, so she had to undergo surgery. After the successful surgery the doctors did recommend that she relocate to a milder climate in order to prevent any further respiratory problems. For the rest of her life, she lived in different state such as Florida, Massachusetts, and California. In 1947, after a short trip to San Diego, she made her way back to Los Angeles getting dropped off at the Biltmore Hotel never to be seen alive again. Elizabeth Short is dubbed the Black Dahlia, and her case has been unsolved for more than 75 years.
Kerri tells the story of a prison break by two inmates. Gary Tison and Randy Greenawalt teamed up for a murderous escape. Donna talks about the Biltmore Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina. This sprawling estate offers more than just beautiful scenery; you may even experience a haunting. This episode is sponsored by SelectQuote. Get the right life insurance for you by going to www.selectquote.com/creep today. This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh. New customers go to www.hellofresh.com/freecreep for 10 free meals. This episode is sponsored by Babbel. Start your language journey at www.babbel.com/creep for up to 60% off. If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.com
This week, we're in Rhode Island discussing a cold case opened up by the victim's daughter. Then, we'll talk about a haunted house in Providence. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Ocean State. You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Sources: Ramble and Roam, Ghosts of New England, Meet Me at the Biltmore, The Providence Journal, TikTok Lori Lee Sled Dog Malloy, Change, WPRI News, ABC6 News Music by Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedstatesofmurder/support
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It's time for another Halloween episode on The NC Everything Podcast. In this episode I am gonna tell you about some of the weird and creepy story I have heard over the years. I have The Biltmore Hotel, The Duke Mansion, The Gray Man Of Hatteras, The Moon Eyed People, The Pactolius Light and Lydia's Bridge. But honestly, North Carolina has many more eerie stories than I have time to recount here. I hope you enjoy the show. Thanks for listening and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. LINKS: The YouTube Channel The Facebook Group Tasting NC Contact the show at thenceverythingpodcast@gmail.com SOURCES: Gray Man Of Hatteras Gray Man Of Hatteras 2 The Beast Of Bladenboro The Witches Keyhole Pactolus Light NCPedia North Carolina Ghost Wikipedia All That's Interesting New Welsh Review Not The Bee WNTC The Archeologist Ancient Origins Visit NC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nceverything/support
In this episode, we're diving into the haunted history of Rhode Island, a state known for its picturesque coastline and quaint towns, but also hiding a darker, ghostly side. From haunted mansions with tragic histories to eerie cemeteries that have inspired vampire legends, Rhode Island may be small, but it's brimming with spine-chilling tales of the supernatural. We'll be exploring some of the most haunted locations across the Ocean State, each steeped in mystery, tragedy, and paranormal lore. Prepare to encounter some of the most famous ghosts and restless spirits who still roam the historic streets, cemeteries, and homes of Rhode Island. Featured Locations: The Conjuring House 1677 Round Top Road, Harrisville, RI 02830 The infamous Conjuring House is one of the most well-known haunted houses in the U.S., drawing paranormal investigators and fans of the horror genre from around the world. In addition to Bathsheba's malevolent presence, visitors have also reported hearing the eerie laughter of children and seeing shadow figures lurking in the corners of rooms. It remains open for tours and overnight stays, offering a glimpse into its terrifying past. The Breakers Mansion 44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI 02840 While Alice Vanderbilt's ghost has been seen wandering the grand rooms, guests and staff have also experienced the sensation of being watched, particularly near the mansion's grand ballroom. Phantom music, soft whispers, and cold drafts often accompany these encounters, adding to the mansion's haunted allure. The Breakers is open for tours, giving visitors a peek into its Gilded Age splendor—and possibly a brush with the supernatural. Chestnut Hill Cemetery 10 Ten Rod Rd, Exeter, RI 02822 Mercy Brown's tragic story as the "last American vampire" has left a lasting mark on Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Visitors continue to flock to her grave, where they report mysterious shadows and inexplicable temperature drops. Some have even claimed to feel a cold hand brush against their arm as they approach her resting place. This cemetery remains open to the public, drawing curious visitors intrigued by Rhode Island's vampiric past. Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Slater Mill's history of child labor and tragic deaths has led to numerous paranormal sightings. Visitors report hearing the sound of machines turning on by themselves and disembodied voices calling for help. The spirit of a young boy, often seen darting between the old machinery, has become one of the mill's most frequently spotted ghosts. Slater Mill operates as a museum today, where guests can experience its haunted history on both historical and ghost tours. The Graduate Providence (Formerly the Biltmore Hotel) 11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903 The Graduate Providence's dark history is filled with eerie tales, from reports of elevators moving on their own to guests hearing phantom music and footsteps late at night. The ballroom is often filled with the faint sound of old-time music, as if a grand party from the 1920s is still taking place. The hotel remains a luxury destination in the heart of Providence, but its haunted reputation continues to draw those looking for both comfort and a scare. Seaview Terrace 595 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840 The haunting beauty of Seaview Terrace, also known as Carey Mansion, has been the setting for numerous paranormal sightings. The spirit of Julia Bradley is said to roam the halls, and many report hearing the ghostly strains of an organ playing late at night. Though closed to the public, Seaview Terrace remains one of Newport's most iconic haunted landmarks, known for its eerie atmosphere and chilling history. The Charles Looff Carousel 700 Bullocks Point Ave, Riverside, RI 02915 Beneath the charming exterior of the Charles Looff Carousel lies a haunted past. Many visitors have reported seeing ghostly figures lingering near the ride at night, hearing the sound of carousel music playing when the attraction is shut down. The eerie presence of a woman in a hoop skirt, who is believed to have died in a fire, adds to the haunting allure of this still-operating carousel. Providence City Hall 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903 Mayor Thomas Doyle's spirit is said to linger at Providence City Hall, where staff have reported seeing his shadowy figure riding the elevator and hearing his footsteps echoing through the halls. The smell of his signature cigar smoke often accompanies these encounters, particularly in the mayor's office. City Hall remains open to the public, with both government workers and visitors intrigued by its ghostly reputation. Colt State Park 114 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809 Colt State Park's serene beauty hides a darker history tied to its former days as a private estate. Visitors frequently report seeing shadowy figures near the site of the old stables and hearing the faint sound of galloping horses along the trails. Sudden cold spots and the sensation of being watched are common experiences for those who venture near the park's historical sites. Nathanael Greene Homestead 50 Taft St, Coventry, RI 02816 General Nathanael Greene's spirit is said to still wander his homestead, where visitors report hearing phantom footsteps and doors slamming shut on their own. The eerie sensation of being watched is strongest in the upstairs bedrooms, where Greene's presence is said to linger. The homestead is open to the public as a museum, offering tours that delve into the life of this Revolutionary War hero—and perhaps a brush with the paranormal. Like Our Facebook page for more Halloween fun: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast ORDER PODCAST MERCH! Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.com X: @TheHalloweenPod Support the Show: www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Get bonus Halloween content and more! Just for Patreon supporters! Check out my other show! Find it on iTunes - Amazing Advertising http://amazingadvertising.podomatic.com/ Keywords and Tags: Haunted Rhode Island, Ghosts of the Ocean State, Haunted America, Paranormal, Haunted Locations, Rhode Island Ghost Stories, Halloween Podcast, Haunted History
Deep Dive DISCUSSION! Today, we journey into the opulent Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, where luxury meets mystery. Opened in 1926, the Biltmore became a playground for celebrities, politicians, and mobsters during its heyday. Among the glamorous parties and famous guests, a darker history unfolded, most notably the 1929 murder of mobster Thomas “Fatty” Walsh. His ghost is said to still roam the 13th floor, where he was shot, and guests report hearing gunshots, phantom footsteps, and seeing shadowy figures. We'll unravel the rich history of this iconic hotel and delve into its transformation from a glamorous resort to a military hospital during World War II, where the lingering spirits of soldiers add another layer to its haunted legacy. Are the glamorous halls of the Biltmore really a portal to the past, or is there something far more supernatural at play?
Today, we journey into the opulent Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, where luxury meets mystery. Opened in 1926, the Biltmore became a playground for celebrities, politicians, and mobsters during its heyday. Among the glamorous parties and famous guests, a darker history unfolded, most notably the 1929 murder of mobster Thomas “Fatty” Walsh. His ghost is said to still roam the 13th floor, where he was shot, and guests report hearing gunshots, phantom footsteps, and seeing shadowy figures. We'll unravel the rich history of this iconic hotel and delve into its transformation from a glamorous resort to a military hospital during World War II, where the lingering spirits of soldiers add another layer to its haunted legacy. Are the glamorous halls of the Biltmore really a portal to the past, or is there something far more supernatural at play?
Today, we journey into the opulent Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, where luxury meets mystery. Opened in 1926, the Biltmore became a playground for celebrities, politicians, and mobsters during its heyday. Among the glamorous parties and famous guests, a darker history unfolded, most notably the 1929 murder of mobster Thomas “Fatty” Walsh. His ghost is said to still roam the 13th floor, where he was shot, and guests report hearing gunshots, phantom footsteps, and seeing shadowy figures. We'll unravel the rich history of this iconic hotel and delve into its transformation from a glamorous resort to a military hospital during World War II, where the lingering spirits of soldiers add another layer to its haunted legacy. Are the glamorous halls of the Biltmore really a portal to the past, or is there something far more supernatural at play?
Deep Dive DISCUSSION! Today, we journey into the opulent Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, where luxury meets mystery. Opened in 1926, the Biltmore became a playground for celebrities, politicians, and mobsters during its heyday. Among the glamorous parties and famous guests, a darker history unfolded, most notably the 1929 murder of mobster Thomas “Fatty” Walsh. His ghost is said to still roam the 13th floor, where he was shot, and guests report hearing gunshots, phantom footsteps, and seeing shadowy figures. We'll unravel the rich history of this iconic hotel and delve into its transformation from a glamorous resort to a military hospital during World War II, where the lingering spirits of soldiers add another layer to its haunted legacy. Are the glamorous halls of the Biltmore really a portal to the past, or is there something far more supernatural at play?
Today's episode is a special one as it was recorded LIVE from the Biltmore Hotel in Mayfair. The first ever live edition of the podcast was a panel discussion titles 'meeting of the wedding minds. Our host for the evening was Alison Hargreaves, founder of Guides for Brides and joining me on the panel were two renowned Wedding Industry educators from the US - Renee Dalo and Leah Weinberg.Our live audience submitted questions and we covered a wide range of topics from getting reviews to attracting American customers. We dived deep into trends and talked about the books we have all been writing.Thanks to:The Biltmore Hotel for hosting usVisualist for sponsoring the event and giving everyone a gift bagDave Hadley for the official photosRebecca Cole for singing on the eveningSmart Light and Sound for the equipmentFollow my InstagramFollow Leah on InstagramFollow Renee on InstagramFollow Guides for Brides on InstagramTime Stamps:00:38 - Intro to the Podcast and Event00:00 - Moving Reviews to New Platforms03:53 - Trends in Wedding Planning04:48 - Marketing Insights for Wedding Businesses07:24 - Navigating Client Expectations08:37 - The Importance of Email Marketing11:02 - Strategies for Gathering Customer Reviews17:45 - Building Relationships with Preferred Suppliers32:48 - The Power of Authenticity in Business32:53 - Panelists Share Their Book JourneysMentioned in this episode:Wedding Show Success workbookGot a Wedding Show coming up? Make sure you have a strategy in place. Download my free wedding show success workbook, and get a special price on my 3 part video training series about how to get the most out of your next show.Wedding Show success workbook
In Episode 09 of the Haunted America series, join host Lyle Perez as he ventures into the haunted heart of Florida, released on September 20, 2024. Known for its beautiful beaches and warm weather, the Sunshine State also hides a darker side filled with eerie tales and restless spirits. From haunted lighthouses to ghostly inns, Florida's history is steeped in the supernatural. Here's a look at the 10 most haunted locations in Florida: Ashley's Restaurant - 1609 US-1, Rockledge, FL 32955 Enjoy a meal at this haunted eatery, where the spirit of Ethel Allen lingers, and ghostly whispers and strange occurrences are common. The Don CeSar Hotel - 3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Stay at the "Pink Palace," haunted by its original owner, Thomas Rowe, and his lost love, Lucinda, who appear together, still in love after death. The St. Augustine Lighthouse - 100 Red Cox Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32080 Climb the steps of this historic lighthouse, where the spirits of two young sisters and a former keeper still roam. The Biltmore Hotel - 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Experience the haunted history of this luxurious hotel, where the ghost of a mobster and spectral soldiers make their presence known. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp - 1325 Stevens St, Cassadaga, FL 32706 Visit the “Psychic Capital of the World,” where spirits linger in the streets, and the ghost of its founder is said to roam. The Riddle House - Yesteryear Village, 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Explore this former funeral parlor turned haunted house, where the ghost of a troubled spirit is known to lash out at visitors. The Devil's Tree - Oak Hammock Park, 1982 SW Villanova Rd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 Beware of the Devil's Tree, surrounded by tales of murder, curses, and a chilling, dark presence. The Pensacola Lighthouse - 2081 Radford Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32508 Visit this historic lighthouse, where the spirits of a murdered woman and her remorseful husband linger. The Ancient Spanish Monastery - 16711 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 Explore this ancient building, relocated from Spain, where the spirits of monks and mysterious figures still roam the grounds. The Hard Rock Hotel - 5800 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 Stay at this rock 'n' roll-themed hotel, where the ghost of a famous rock star and spectral fans haunt the halls. Join us as we uncover the haunted history of Florida's most mysterious places. Whether you're a seasoned ghost hunter or simply a fan of spooky stories, this episode will take you on a chilling journey through the Sunshine State's paranormal past. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow ghost hunters. Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode, where we head to Georgia to uncover haunted plantations, eerie battlefields, and more! Like Our Facebook page for more Halloween fun: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast ORDER PODCAST MERCH! Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.com X: @TheHalloweenPod Support the Show: www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Get bonus Halloween content and more! Just for Patreon supporters! Check out my other show! Find it on iTunes - Amazing Advertising http://amazingadvertising.podomatic.com/ Keywords: Haunted Florida, Florida Ghost Stories, Haunted Locations, Florida Paranormal, Haunted America, Ashley's Restaurant, The Don CeSar Hotel, St. Augustine Lighthouse, The Biltmore Hotel, Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp, The Riddle House, The Devil's Tree, Pensacola Lighthouse, Ancient Spanish Monastery, Hard Rock Hotel, Ghost Hunting, Paranormal Florida Tags: #HauntedAmerica #GhostStories #FloridaHaunts #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedLocations #FloridaGhosts #AshleysRestaurant #DonCeSarHotel #StAugustineLighthouse #BiltmoreHotel #CassadagaSpiritualistCamp #RiddleHouse #DevilsTree #PensacolaLighthouse #AncientSpanishMonastery #HardRockHotel #StaySpooky
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Join us while we travel to the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. We'll discuss the history of the hotel, paranormal experiences, as well as the Black Dahlia (Elizabeth Short) case. Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449439969638764A special thank you to our jam thief, Mary Quiton!https://www.patreon.com/truecreepshttps://www.truecreeps.com/shopwww.truecreeps.comHave an episode idea or a question about a case? Submit them here: https://www.truecreeps.com/ideasandquestionsTwitter @truecreepsInstagram @truecreepspodFacebook.com/truecreepspodEmail us at truecreepspod@gmail.comThe Biltmore Girl - Curbed LAThe Big Book of California Ghost StoriesMy Spooky LA Story: A Stay At The Biltmore Hotel Made Me Believe In Ghosts | LAistTrip AdvisorPenguin Teen Authors Share Their Scariest Real-Life Stories: Part 1! - Penguin TeenRalph Asdel, 82; Detective in the Black Dahlia CaseRalph Asdel, 82; Detective in the Black Dahlia CaseCrime Seen: the Black Dahlia | The Los Angeles LowdownThe Haunting Past of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los AngelesCrime Seen: the Black Dahlia | The Los Angeles LowdownThe Spot Where the Black Dahlia's Body Was Found – IAMNOTASTALKERThe Black Dahlia: Inside The Gruesome Murder Of Elizabeth ShortBlack Dahlia FBIMurder is Everywhere: Welcome to the Birthplace of the OscarsBiltmore Hotel Los Angeles History : A Famous LA HotelBiltmore Hotel Los Angeles History : A Famous LA HotelLos Angeles Biltmore Hotel Celebrates 100 Years Of Downtown Elegance
The Paris Olympics kicks off Friday, starting the countdown until the games come to Los Angeles in 2028. During the 2028 games, the L.A. Memorial Coliseum will again host the track and field and Para Athletics events, making it the only stadium in history to host these competitions for three different Olympic Games. To celebrate this milestone, we want to revisit the Coliseum's history and replay this episode from 2023…during the stadium's centennial year! #147: The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is one of several L.A. landmarks hitting the century mark this year, and we thought it'd be fun to take a look back on them as we celebrate our one-year anniversary of How To LA this September. We explored The Biltmore Hotel downtown (if you haven't listened to that episode already) and we'll be featuring the story behind the Hollywood sign pretty soon. When it comes to the L.A. Coliseum (the "memorial" in the full name refers to the fact that the stadium is a memorial to the Americans who served in WWI) there's no denying that it has a rich history. For example, it played a role in the desegregation of the NFL, and it will soon be the first location to ever host three Olympic Games. But the stadium's history goes way beyond sports. Guests: Frank Guridy, Professor of History and African American and African Diaspora Studies at Columbia University, and author of the forthcoming book, "The Stadium: An American History of Politics, Protest, and Play" William Deverell, Historian at USC and Director of the Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West Marina Fote, Assistant to the General Manager, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum The performances from Wattstax in this episode are Carla Thomas singing "Pick Up the Pieces" and The Bar-Kays performing "Son of Shaft/Feel It"
In today's episode of the IC-DISC show, I chat with Jane Howze, founder and managing director of executive search firm Alexander Group. Jane shares her remarkable transition from commercial lending and law into this male-dominated industry. Her insight into culture, growth, and talent acquisition provided invaluable counsel for aspiring leaders. We explore nuanced career shifts and hiring new teams, emphasizing integrity's strategic importance. Jane highlights fact-checking credentials for ethics and vetting, referencing a shocking case of credential fabrication. Our conversation sheds light on work evolutions, from mentorship changes to communication innovations over the years. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Jane Howze shares her career transition from a commercial lending officer and lawyer to the founder and managing director of the Alexander Group, a top retained executive search firm. We discuss the early challenges Jane faced in a male-dominated industry and her experiences at Korn Ferry, emphasizing her success in executive search. Jane and I reminisce about shared history at Korn Ferry, including nostalgic and entertaining stories from the early days of our careers. li>Jane emphasizes the importance of integrity during career transitions, particularly when handling professional references and avoiding misrepresentation. We touch on the strategic advantages of honesty and the repercussions of fabricating qualifications, as highlighted by a CEO's false claim of a computer science degree. The episode covers the evolution of workplace dynamics, mentorship, and the practical advice Jane offers for aspiring paid board members. Crazy industry tales are recounted, such as an adventure with a $700 car in LA and setting realistic client expectations in executive search scenarios. Jane provides insights into networking and career strategy, especially relevant during the Great Resignation and for those aiming for public company board positions. We explore Dave's innovative client communication strategies and the impact of networking, as well as the significance of crafting a board-specific resume. The episode concludes with a light-hearted exchange about "tours of duty" within a firm, comparing it to conscription, and reflects on the demanding but rewarding nature of our work experiences. Contact Details Email (jhowze@thealexandergroup.com) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhowze1950/) LINKSShow Notes Be a Guest About IC-DISC Alliance About The Alexander Group GUEST Jane HowzeAbout Jane TRANSCRIPT (AI transcript provided as supporting material and may contain errors) Dave: Hi, this is David Spray and welcome to another episode of the IC Disc Show. My guest today was a very special guest. Jane Howes is the founder and managing director of one of the world's top retained executive search firms, the Alexander Group. Jane was actually my boss two different times about 25 years ago. As we talked about on the episode, she was both the greatest boss I'd ever had and my least favorite boss I ever had, sometimes in the same day. Jane has a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of culture building all aspects of culture building, firm building, growing a firm, picking the right people. We also took some stories down memory lane back from the days we worked together and when the firm was very young. This episode has a lot of great information for any executive or business owner who has any hiring responsibilities. Finally, if you've ever considered becoming a board member, jane has some great insights and tips on how to start your career as a paid board member. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Jane, welcome to the podcast. Jane: Well, Dave, it's wonderful to be with you. Dave: This is so. I was so excited for this, so I think I've told you this before. Jane, you were my all-time favorite boss and my least favorite boss, sometimes in the same day. Jane: And probably sometimes within 10 minutes of each other right. Dave: Perhaps, but you're the only boss I ever had twice. So I had left. I was gone a couple of years and then I was in a spot where I needed some contract work. This was before Uber, so I couldn't just go start driving my car around and you all were gracious enough to have me come back and it was wonderful. But I just want to thank you for all the opportunities you've given me, all that you've taught me. I've learned. I learned so much about business, communication, ethics, client service, so that served me the rest of my career. So thank you, jane. Jane: Dave, when you came back the second time, I was like our ship has come in. Dave Spray is back for more punishment, more reward, and I just feel really honored that our paths have crossed, because you could have been a great, you were a great recruiter, could have and still could. Dave, You're the best. Dave: Well, that's very nice of you to say so. Yeah, I enjoyed a lot of my time at the firm, so where are you calling in from today? Jane: I am in our Houston office today. As you know, we have offices in California, new York and DC. As you know, we have offices in California, new York and DC, but I will work out of Houston until it gets too impossibly hot to work out of Houston, as you know, and we'll head west. Excellent, well, that sounds great. Dave: Now, are you a native Houstonian? Are you one of those rare people born here that lives here? Jane: No, what's the saying? I got here as soon as I could, but I am from Birmingham Alabama and went to college in Memphis, tennessee, and my roommate from college was Houstonian and back in the day, you know, the Galleria had just been built and Houston was just this huge boomtown and I was glad to come here back in the infancy almost. Dave: Wow, and what did you do for work when you got here? Jane: I worked as. Are your listeners mainly in Houston, or are they scattered all over? They're all over the country in Houston or are they scattered all over? They're all over the country. Yeah Well, I worked for the largest bank in Houston and I was a commercial lending officer and attended law school at night. And then the story goes I practiced law and I left Houston and went to California and practiced law and then came back. So you know, kind of roads lead back to Houston. Dave: Ultimately, Okay, and then what? Did you just like have a dream or a vision or something that you needed to leave the law business and get into executive search? What prompted that? Jane: Well, a lot of practicing law, as I'm sure your listeners know, a lot of it is very compliance oriented, very regulatory oriented, and I'm not a regulatory kind of person. And I had gone from being a commercial loan officer, where my job was to deal with people all day, to being stuck in a law library reading compliance regulations. Oh my goodness, this is not good, this is not my personality. And read an article in Fortune magazine about Korn Ferry, the largest executive search firm in the world, and it was like the proverbial bolt of lightning went off. Dave and I was oh my gosh, I would be fabulous at this. I need to go work for Korn Ferry. And they had an opening back in Houston. So I left the practice of law in California and joined Korn Ferry in Houston. Dave: Wow, and you were, and I'm guessing that you were one of many women at the firm. I'm sure, right, this was the 80s executive search. Jane: Let's see there were 200 partners and two women, and the minorities were all in the Hong Kong office. Dave: Okay, I mean diversity was achieved, but there were like six men in the Hong Kong office. Jane: Okay, I mean diversity was achieved, but there were like six men in the Hong Kong office and that is not a knock on Korn Ferry that the executive search business was oh, we want to give a CEO search to somebody we've served in the military with, or somebody that we go hunting with, or somebody on our bowling, you know that kind of thing, and women just weren't in that place then. So it was definitely an early time and a good time to get into executive search. In retrospect at the time it seemed a little challenging. Dave: And you. So how did it go, did you? Was it all you hoped it would be? Jane: You know, the minute I started recruiting I was happy I knew I had found my calling. Before I got into search, I had always been one of the people that said I'd love to introduce you to this person, I'd love to fix you up with this person, and so I finally got in a position that you got paid for it which is great by two partners from KPMG who wanted to do recruiting of C-suite positions for their KP clients, and K wouldn't let them do it. So they formed Korn Ferry, and so I was lucky. It was kind of the early days of Korn Ferry they were maybe 15 years old by the time I joined them and global, so it was a really great move to learn the search business. Dave: You weren't there too long, right Before you felt the need to unfurl your own wings. Jane: Yes, that is true. I was wow. There are not many women partners here and I know I'm good at this and I know I can be successful at this. So, dave, I hooked up with another woman at Corn Ferry and the other big search firm is Russell Reynolds and we were like, well, let's start our own search firm, and I don't know that I would have done it by myself. But we started, really got going in 19, which is 40 years ago now. I feel like I'm the oldest living person alive still doing it. But we started and back then you didn't have the internet to do research and our first client was Grant Thornton the public accounting firm and the number two person at Grant met us and we went walking in their offices and there were no women audit partners then, or tax partners, and we went strolling in and he goes. Well, I believe in you all and I want you to help me build the firm. I'm going to do acquisitions, I'm going to do partner searches, I'm going to do campus recruiting, and we rode along for over 50 searches and practice acquisitions in our first years, which made it really a great foundation upon which to build. Dave: Oh, that's awesome. That is awesome, and that's been 40 years ago. Jane: Yeah, Dave, I probably tried to recruit you back in the days you were at Arthur Anderson. You were probably one of my recruits, even not knowing it. Dave: Yeah, you never know, you never know. And one of the is that when you started, the billing by the hour approach, or did that come later. Did you do that from the beginning? Jane: We started because, having been with a law firm where you're basically selling your time, we thought, well, we're going to be a different kind of search firm, we're going to bill by the hour. And it proved to be a great thing. And, dave, we were so cheap that people would go, you'll do, you'll take over all our campus recruiting for $50 an hour. And we were like, oh great, well, here's 10 colleges we don't want to go. You guys go, just do our recruiting for probably 10, 12, 13 years, which made it challenging because not everybody wants to fill out timesheets to the 10th of an hour, which we were. Dave: Yeah, no, but I remember when we would talk to potential clients, that was part of the pitch and the fact that they could do we could do all a card search for them. It's wrong as the source candidates, you know, we would just do that. And the other thing I loved was the independence that gave, because I know there were times that right late in the search we had three finalists and they would say, hey, we identified somebody on our own, can we throw them into the mix? And of course we were very receptive because we were just paid by the hour, like we didn't care. Whereas I think a lot of other firms, especially if there was a success fee component you know, would be very resistant to that, so I always thought that was great. What caused you to move away from that? Jane: Just the cumbers of it or just the greater tendency to do fixed. But you know, we started out doing lower level positions and as we built our reputation we were, frankly, we were leaving. Frankly we were leaving. We weren't great timekeepers and we kind of thought, well, let's still provide a win for our clients Because the big search firms you are obligated to pay the fee. Even if they find their own candidate, you're obligated to pay the fee. So what we decided was we will do a fixed fee. We will tell the client at the beginning of the search this is what your fee is. So it's not really tied to the compensation but the complexity of the search. So, for example, if we were doing a search in Fargo, north Dakota, in December, that might be a harder search. You know, with the pain in the bottom 10% of compensation ranges, that might be a harder search than doing a search in December in Florida, for example, or with the time. So we just pivoted I think it was in 2001 that we'll give you a fixed fee for the search, but it will be less usually than a third of total comp. So even if you put your own candidate into the process, you're still paying for it, but you're paying for a process, not a candidate. So we still had a competitive advantage. And it's interesting. Here we are today, in 2024, and some of the other search firms are now doing what we do. Some of our biggest competitors are going. Well, we'll give you a fixed fee if the Alexander Group's giving you a fixed fee. So it's interesting how it's turned out. Dave: But you were a disruptor in a number of ways in the industry. Jane: I mean it didn't seem like it at the time but now that I see other firms doing the same thing to try and compete effectively, they don't want to. They'd rather just get a third. But one of the things we tell our clients when they retain us is for your budgeting purposes, you're going to know how much the fee is and we'll have no reason to present the most expensive candidates because our fee is already in your budget and we're just going to be on your side of the table trying to find the best person at the most cost-effective salary compensation package. So I think it's a win and it's something that has worked for the clients. And you know the thing that and I know you know this we said it when you were there and we still say it 85% of our business every year is the same people and we're really proud of that because most search firms their repeat business is 6%. And why is that? And you know we laugh and say, well, we have an unstable product. You know and you know there's so many things that can go wrong when you're dealing with people, but we try and provide very I want to say a really strong relationship focus. I mean I tell clients. I don't want to just see you one time. We want a long-term relationship with you and that's really important to us and I think it makes a difference and I think the clients feel like we really care about being part of their team and that's really important to us. Dave: Yeah, that's great and I did experience that, and life's just more fun when you have happy repeat customers and clients Instead of people you try to squeeze for every last dollar for one time transaction. Jane: And you're well. I hope we don't have to see each other again. Right, you know it's like no, we want to be around for the long haul and I know you know this because but our first client from Grant Thornton, who's now 88 years old, is still a friend and a client and a mentor of the firm and we wouldn't really have it any other way. That means a lot to us. Dave: You know, one of the most valuable lessons you taught me was when I went into your office after I worked there about a year and a half and I just said, jane, I don't think this is for me and I don't know what I'm going to do, but I just want to set expectations. And you said hey, as long as you continue to do good work, you can stay. You know, as long as you want, right, I mean, just keep doing good work. And then the other thing you told me do you remember what you told me? You said, and it was very, it was good advice, but it was also clever on your end too. What did you tell me? Jane: I told you, no one will remember the job that you did, but everyone will remember how you leave. Dave: Yep, yep, that's so true and it's such simple advice, right? Because you work someplace for years and then all you really have to do to even make up for mistakes you made is just end on a really high note, right, you could have been a average employee, but just end on a high note and they'll all say, oh yeah, that change, she was great. She was great. We loved having her around. Jane: No, I remember that Because I mean I tell people I was not the best lawyer in the world, but I left, left. Like how do I transition my clients? How do I help train the new person? Can I be available after I'm gone? If I need to come in on a Saturday to help out? And I tell people when I make speeches no one will. You could be really bad at your job, but you can be a good, a great departing employee if you aren't a current employee. And that is just so true. And you know today, you never know when you're going to need a reference. Today, with everything so transparent, even if you don't give somebody as a reference, people will look on LinkedIn and say, oh well, I'm going to call this person and see how Betty was as an employee. So you're going to be found out, good or bad. So you might as well be the best ex-employee you can possibly be. Dave: I love it. Yeah, I know one of the things we did when I was with the team was we would do reference checks, and I think we would oftentimes do them even before the offer was extended. I forget. I think we did it both ways. Sometimes we did it subject to reference checks, sometimes we did the references first and I was always surprised. Every so often you'd find out people lied on their resume or exaggerated. But I imagine with social media and such, that's probably all gone away, right, nobody tries to get away with that anymore, I suppose do they? Jane: You know, dave, it's really interesting. Somebody asked me the other day what surprises you the most. That happens today, that happened 20 years ago. And the answer is exactly as you say. People still try and fudge. They'll say, well, I received an MBA when they did the coursework but didn't write the final paper. Or they'll be credit short of a college degree. Just last month we weren't at the final stages. But we try and check educational background and someone had on their resume they had on their LinkedIn received a bachelor's degree. And we check and there's no bachelor's degree. And they say, oh well, but I was only four hours short and I go. But four hours short does not a degree make, and I'm always surprised that. And people will have maybe a year gap where they're unemployed. And it's okay with COVID and all the changes that we have all gone through as a country, as a business community, it's okay that you have gaps, but it's not okay to misrepresent the gaps and sometimes you'll have people go. Oh well, you know, it was during COVID, I'll just kind of fudge it a little bit. And you're always going to be found out almost every single time, and I'm always surprised that people still do it, though, but even at the highest levels, dave, they still do it Like even like at the C-suite level, you mean. Yeah, at the C-suite level. You know, I wrote an article as a commentator for MSNBC 10 years ago because the CEO of, I think, hp said he had a degree in computer science, but it was a degree in history, you know, which is a pretty big difference. And I wrote an article saying and this was even before the proliferation of social media 10 years ago and I said you will be found out. This guy did, and it was very public and it was he got fired from H. It was a big deal and I was like do not let it stand. If you fudged, go fix it, fess up. Dave: The irony was, if he was, you know, at that level, he probably had graduated at least 25 years earlier. So the irony was his degree had no nothing to do with his current level. Yeah, nobody cared, except that he lied about it. If somebody lies about something that can be checked. What are they lying about that can't be checked, right? Jane: Exactly Well. And the other thing is, when you think about somebody's personal branding, wouldn't it make a great story? Hey guys, I don't know. I had a history degree and look how good I am. I'm running HP now and I had to leave the hospital. But to say he had a computer science degree. I mean it made no sense. But people do that still and I always tell people I know some of your listeners are small businesses where they don't have huge departments but one of the most important things you can do is do background checks and reference checks, unofficial and official, because people they never will stop doing it and no matter how many commentators tell them don't do it, they do it. Dave: Well, you know, I guess it's time for me to go update my LinkedIn. For all these years, jane, I've been telling the world that I was the CEO of the Alexander Group and you worked for me, so I think I'd better go fix that before it backfires. Jane: Well, you know, people always say how did you get the name the Alexander Group? And we, truly the name Alexander kind of has a masculine kind of connotation and you know, even when you were with us, dave, we would get calls once a week going Mr Alexander, please, yeah, and so so. So I think you just, I think not only did you say you were CEO, I think your name you've been passing off your name is David Alexander, right. Dave: That could very well be and I learned so much about presentation because, you know, when I was there, a lot of the the recruiters were young, you know, fresh out of college. The recruiters were young, you know, fresh out of college, and you know you and John did a great job of mentoring these folks and developing them. But it was always so interesting that, you know, we had a pretty casual environment and back then you would leave a message for a candidate and they would call back the main switchboard. I don't know we've, I don't think we even had direct dial numbers back then and they'd call back and switchboard. I don't know, I don't think we even had direct dial numbers back then. And they'd call back and here's this scruffy 23-year-old unshaven guy wearing, you know, birkenstocks to work, named you know Tom, let's say. And when the person would call back and they'd say, yeah, tom Smith, please you train the receptionist to say, oh, hold on. May I ask Mr Smith, you know who's calling you? know, just to I mean there's no harm in saying Mr Smith because that is his name, but why say, oh yeah, let me see if Tommy Boy's you know done, you know done having his afternoon tequila shot, right, I mean there's no use in. Jane: No, it was all about. It was all about the, you know, because we were so small in Scruffy and the other thing we would do would be to say I'd train the receptionist to go never say Mr Smith is not at his desk. Dave: Right, he is not at his desk. Jane: Right, he is not in his office and I will have one of his assistants call you back. Dave: Nice, nice, one of them. I like that. Jane: I know, I mean, you know, I just am blushing, thinking about what we did to make ourselves sound substantial. And there's Tommy Smith back in the back office, sound asleep at his desk, you know. Dave: Exactly. Jane: And sometimes I go, oh well, and sometimes you know candidates would call back. Well, is Tommy Smith calling me? And if I happen to be at the office late at night, you know some of it is the smoke and mirrors of making yourself sound like you're Well, I remember when I would like when you or John would be like traveling. Dave: I would try to book the mother BD. Right, you're interviewing folks in Kansas City, what other companies are headquartered in Kansas City or just other things. And one of the things that the things I did that I learned a lot about this is that even though you and John were based in Houston, if I was trying to set up Houston appointments, I would act as if you and John were based in San Francisco, like I'd say oh, you know Miss Howes will be in, you know she'll be in Houston for two days next week. You know she'll. she won't be in the San Francisco office, she'll be in the Houston office for two days Now the reality is you were going to be there for two weeks, but you were going to be there for those two days and it was what's the biblical saying you can't be a prophet in your own homeland. And I think it's still true to this day that expert from out of town and they rearrange their schedule for the person from out of town. Jane: Well, you know, there's a Buddhist saying that says the visitor from afar brings knowledge and I like that. Dave: I like that. Jane: And you know, sometimes I get asked to talk to college students about how our young people, about how do you find jobs, and my clients, kids, want to know how do we find a job. And I don't I'm not a career counselor but what I tell them is the further like if you went to NYU, say you're going to have more success calling NYU alums in Houston trying to get them to help you than you will in New York City. If you're a University of Houston graduate and you're in San Francisco, there's probably only 20 of you in the whole town and all people are hardwired to help people who come from afar. If there's a limited population and it goes kind of with that thing of being unique, like you know how many people come from Houston to San Francisco for a meeting. 20 years ago I mean it happened, but it wasn't every day that a head of human resources got that phone call right. Dave: In my business that it's easier for me to get an appointment in Syracuse, New York, if I'm going to be up there for business anyway. It's easier to get that appointment than it is with somebody in Houston, Because in Houston they're just like I'm busy this week, you know. Call me next month, you know, because you're so available. It's just like it seems like if you're meeting somebody for dinner, the closer the restaurant, the more likely you are. The closer the restaurant, the more likely you are to be late, or the more likely I am to be late, because if I'm driving 30 minutes I'm going to allow 45 for traffic and stuff, but if it's three minutes away, I'm going to leave two minutes before the dinner and then exactly a stoplight pot ad and then the parking lot's full and yeah no, it is, but it is something about the further something is away. Jane: And I remember one of the ways I built up our and some of our first clients. Most of our first clients were California companies because California had more. They were more used to women in doing C-suite searches. But you know, I was in California every two weeks for probably 30 years and I would call and go well, I'm from Houston, I'm a woman-owned search firm, I'm going to be in LA, can I come see you? And we got a lot of great clients like Wells Fargo, warner Brothers, yeah, a lot of McKesson company, because they were like oh, the visitor from afar they're coming to, they're coming from Houston and they're women in the search business Great, they're coming from Houston and they're women in the search business Great, you know. And I I spent a lot of time where people would go well, I have time tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock and I'm going to be there. And I quickly hung up the phone and called United and called Continental Airlines and started booking that airline ticket as fast as I could. Dave: Yeah, I do remember my listeners love stories. What are some stories of just interesting or amusing or candidate screw up things that come to mind where, yeah, I don't know a candidate showed up intoxicated or a candidate showed up and forgot to put pants on that day, you know. I don't know a candidate showed up intoxicated, or a candidate showed up and forgot to put pants on that day. Jane: You know, I remember way back in the early days one of my first big searches was a senior lending officer for a regional bank here and the candidate was great and it was. I was so excited and so I called the CEO of the bank after the interview and I said Rex, how did the interview go? He goes, jane, he didn't come. I said he didn't come. What the hell? Why didn't he come? He said, oh, it was okay. He drove through the teller window and passed a note to the teller to pass to me that he wouldn't. He changed his mind, you know, and you just go, who drives through the go in for the interview but drives through and says will you give this note, handwritten note on a scrap of paper I'm not coming. And so that was kind of the early days. A second story, and I mean it's crazy what we did back in the early days but one client wanted us to live in LA and take over all their staffing for it. This is when we were hourly billing and we were pretty cheap and they said, yeah, we'll get your room at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown LA. We want you there for a month and we're trying to figure out how to save money, because back then, you know, we just wanted to be and so we bought Dave a $700 car so we wouldn't have rental car charges, and we called it the gray ghost. It was a delta 80 and we drove this car and I am embarrassed to tell you, and I hope your listeners will think we were really creative rather than really cheesy but when we were done with the car, when we finished the search and the client actually is still a client in other iterations we just left the car at a Friday's Marina Del Rey and that was it, because it was on its last legs, you know, and we just that was it. We just left the keys in the car and that was it. Dave: That was it. We just left the keys in the car and that was it. You know you reminded me of something. A good friend of mine owes you his job because you just reminded me of something and I know I learned this from you. So it's really good friend of mine. Cpa, a classic, stereotypical CPA, introverted, not very outgoing but very technically sound, and he was working at a public accounting firm and he was kind of stuck at the senior level. He couldn't get promoted to manager, which usually happens after like five years. And there's a firm in town that I knew a guy there and they were looking for like a first year audit manager. So he was perfect for it. Looking for like a first year audit manager, so he was perfect for it. And so the three of us met for a drink at Papa Do's on Westheimer, over in the Galleria. But I told him ahead of time. I said Pete, he is. I'm just going to tell you right now, he's not Mr Personality. If you're looking for a glad handing, you know, outgoing salesman type, he's not the right guy for you. And so, of course, what did he say? No, we're not looking for a salesman, we're looking for a manager, right, somebody technically solid. So we met and afterwards we had a good time. And afterwards I said so what'd you think? And he said I'm glad you told me that he wasn't Mr Personality, because I was kind of prepared for it. And he did the same thing when they met with the people at the firm. He told them on the front end hey, this guy's not Mr Personality, but he's really smart. I think he can do the job. And 30 years later he's a senior partner at this Houston CPA firm and I know I learned that line from you. Now let me just tell you this person's not Mr Personality. Does that sound like something you might've said for? Jane: Yeah, well, you know what I mean. Part of what I look at a recruiter's job, an executive search person's job, is you tell the client what's wrong or what's missing, because they're smart and they're going to get it themselves. And if you tell them, you are adding value, you're being a consultant and you've managed expectations. So when we do a search, we write a paper, basically a report. These are the things that might not exactly fit, but these are the things that overcome what you are looking for. And which reminds me of one more story. I remember doing a audit partner search, for I think it was Grant Thornton up in St Louis and it was in Chicago actually, and so, as you recall, we would fly to the cities, park ourselves at a hotel restaurant and just sit there and make that our office. It was pretty soon, and so I got to O'Hare sitting down and my 3 o'clock appointment comes up at one o'clock and I go buddy, you're here a little bit early. He said, oh, yeah, yeah, I've heard great things about the Alexander group and I'm just going to sit at this next table and watch you in action. And I'm like, well, buddy, that's just not going, not gonna. And mentally I'm thinking well, buddy is no longer a candidate, but he wanted to sit and listen in on every other interview so he could get some good tips of how to interview himself, and anyway not a bad idea if he had just simply kept that information to himself. Right and not done it when I'd already started the interview. You know, I mean, I kind of lost two candidates right in one sitting. You know, you can't make this stuff up. Dave: That is something. I got a question somewhat related to search. Some of this conversation is about executive search. Right, we probably should have at least maybe a third of it about search. What about board members? So you know, I've got clients who ran, built, ran, sold $50 million revenue successful privately held companies, sold $50 million revenue, successful privately held companies. And they maybe think, yeah, I might like to be serve on a board. Now for somebody to be on a public company board do they need public company experience? Jane: You know, Dave, I think the question as I'm kind of rounding third base in my career and a lot of my peers are in their 60s and they're finishing, They've sold their private company, they retired from a public company. They, for whatever reason, they say well, you know, I'm going to retire, I'm going to, I want to be on a board. Can I get on a board? My answer is always this yes. However, it's a question of how much time do you want to spend to get on your first board? Once you get on one board, even if you're a private company executive, can you get on a public board, Asterisk, if you're willing to really work hard on at that. The average board tenure is 10 years. Board positions don't really turn over that much of a healthy company. So people get on a board and especially if it's a public board, there's incentive comp, there's options. It's not a hard gig for a lot of companies. So the answer is yes. And then what do you do if you want to get on a board? If you want to get on a board? Probably 70 percent of all board positions are not gotten through search firms. Does that surprise you? Dave: Maybe, yeah, maybe some. It's the network, the network of the other board members. Jane: Yeah, yeah, because people will say, oh well, I know somebody I'm going to, I'll go back to my UT alum group and see if they, you know, kind of knows around there. Or I'll see if, oh, I know a guy that works at Goldman Sachs, Maybe he knows somebody. I know a friend that's a part retiring from Ernst Young and I'll ask her. And so there's a lot of you know, with the call for diversity, search firms are becoming more involved but and doing more and 30% is still a lot to be putting out to search. But so the things that if any of your listeners are interested, I tell people, If any of your listeners are interested, I tell people, do a board resume. A board resume is different than a job resume. It's talking about your experience assessing risk, building a company, governance compliance, things that a board member would look at, governance compliance things that a board member would look at and the board members not looking at the details of you know, do you get two weeks or three weeks for vacation? They're looking at what's our strategic plan, the being the boss of the ceo, representing shareholders. So you want a board, one page board resume that talks about what you've done. That would be analogous to that. And then you really want to get on. A not-for-profit board Helps because, especially if it's big enough, there will be other corporate people there and you will make contacts. But it's really about making contacts. A lot of investment banks they don't use search firms when they take a company public. They have databases, they go through their contacts. Bankers know people. It's all about the three sources. I would say. If any of your listeners are saying I want to be on a board one day, do you know anybody in investment banking, private equity, public accounting, M&A law firms anybody like that and tell everybody you're looking for those recommendations. And then the last thing is a lot of your listeners are successful people who've had roles in companies that are entrepreneurial in nature, and a lot of them I know people that have taught an entrepreneurship class or a lecturer at Rice University here. And there's a lot of smart kids who are starting businesses. Let's not forget Google, Facebook, some of these companies that started from college kids, and I think that's a great avenue to think about when, if you're thinking about ways to get on a board. Dave: I like it. That's really cool. Well, speaking of rounding third base, I can't believe how the time has flown by. I have just a couple other questions for you. One is I've heard about this great resignation. For you One is I've heard about this great resignation. What has been your experience? Is this trickled up to the C-suite and the board level, or is this a problem that those people are having to deal with? People lower in the organization? Tell me about the great resignation from your perspective. Jane: Well, one thing hasn't changed. If you look at CEOs of Fortune 500 companies that are recruited from the outside, I would say they have a 50% chance of being there two to three years out. And why is that? Culture fit so the top. You will always have CEO changes, especially if they come from outside and they don't fit with the culture. What I think we are seeing and we see from our clients is post-COVID. There's been so many obvious changes but a lot of things that aren't obvious. People don't want to relocate as much as they might have pre-COVID. Why is that? Well, covid scared people in terms of my parents I've got to take care of my parents, I may have to have my kids at home for high school, and do I want to go to someplace new and have something like that happen? So I think you're having that we're coming out of. But you're also having middle range employees who aren't as loyal, and you know I always tease that a lot of the younger people today. If they have a bad Monday, they may be somebody someplace else by Friday. So I think there's not quite that dickiness of what you grew up with and I grew up with. Hey, you know we want to. You know we don't want to be a quote job hopper and I think people today don't care if they're job hoppers quite as much. And there's not that people are more willing. I think in COVID accentuated that where they're more willing to take risk. And, you know, maybe I'll be without a job for a month, two months, and yeah, I think we're seeing that. And what I tell small businesses that you know be focusing on long how do you make a culture that will keep people invested long term? And there've been a lot written on that and it's different for every company depending on where your location is and what your employee mix. But I think that's a really important thing that everybody's got to do in a bigger way. And also, lastly, dave, the emphasis on mental health, something that has changed dramatically in the last three years, where you know we've got to take care of people financially. And also, how are they doing? Because so many people were isolated during COVID and had mental health issues and people talk about that more, which we never did back in the day. You just bucked it up and, you know, kept making those source calls, dave, you know. Dave: For every six you made, you got to check off a tenth of an hour of work. Jane: Exactly. You had to make a left message with 10 people to get that six. I had it backwards. Dave: It was even harder than I remembered. That's why you get so excited if somebody answered the phone because that, even if you only talk 30 seconds, you got to put them down as a yeah, no, that's right they go no, I'm not interested and you go, that's OK. Jane: Awesome, ten minutes ahead here. Dave: That is great. So so I think the two questions left, so one. Is there anything that I did not ask you that you wish I had? Is there anything we did not talk about that you think we should have? Jane: No, you're a really good interviewer, Dave, which? Dave: I learned it from you. I learned it starts with interviewing candidates and it translates to other things. Jane: Well, I'm, you know, I'm really honored to be here, dave, because the people that you serve and that you do work for. I think it is much harder to run a smaller private company than it is a big company, because you've got to have employees who are multifaceted, You've got to have employees who have an entrepreneurial mindset, you've got to have employees who have an entrepreneurial mindset. So my hat is off to the work you do the clients that you serve, because it is a hard business. Dave: Well, I appreciate that. I love serving entrepreneurs, that is for sure. So here's the last question. This is a curveball one you may remember. When you asked if you need to do any preparation, I said no, we're just going to talk about your life story and you don't need any prep. But I promise you one curveball, and here it is. Are you ready? If you could go back in time and give advice to your 25 or 28 year old self, what advice might you give yourself? Jane: Yeah, oh, that is a great. That is a great question. Don't sweat the small stuff and it's all small stuff. Dave: Okay. Jane: And the things that you worry about about 90% of them do not materialize. Dave: Was that? Was it Mark Twain or Will Rogers? I always get their two quotes conflated. But one of them said I'm an old man, man, and in my life I've known a great many. I've known a great many difficulties, most of which never came to pass, or something to that effect yes, that's right. Jane: And Mark Twain, as you will recall from our time together, said I didn't have time to write a short story, so I wrote a long story, right? Dave: Exactly. Yeah, I learned a lot about incise writing and just I'm always amazed that people that just the simplest stuff that I never picked up in English class. Like you know, bob is a person who does XYZ, he's not. It's not Bob that does something, it's Bob. Bob's not a that, he's a who. Jane: That's, that's right and word choice, and. But you know I, you know I sound like a geezer, but you know stuff like that is. I mean a lot of people today really don't know that. I mean even you know I see at the executive ranks a lot of people who, who just, and you know, I think one of the things when I talk to people early in their career is learn to write, learn business writing out there. I mean especially now with Zoom and you can do business with people by email A lot of people. And if I get a resume from somebody that doesn't spell check or anything else. Dave, one final story, and it's so good and it reminds me. It does remind me of you for obvious reasons, but I don't know if you remember that we sent a letter out one time when you joined, maybe when you rejoined us, and we said Dave is from you know, arthur Anderson, a leading public accounting firm, but we left out the L of public. Do you remember that? Dave: I remember that does sound familiar. I remember somebody saying well, I don't know what it is, but we want some right, that's funny because, yeah, when you send out as many, as much written correspondence as the firm has for so long, it can't try as you might, it can't all be perfect. Just like I'm amazed when I read, like a bestselling book that sold 20 million copies and you find a typo. You're like but you know, when I talked to an author about that they said, yeah, there's, you know, 100,000 words in here, like you, just sometimes they slip through the cracks. Jane: Well, Dave, I the thing I remember about you and I always feel like I can learn something from everybody, even though there's an you're younger than I am. But even back when you were really young and with us, you were so effective at client communication and getting business. And do you remember that? You are the ones that taught us that people are hardwired to want to help, but you have to give them a way to help you. And you would come up with a list, Like, do you know people from any of these five companies? And people would look at and go, oh yeah, I can help you, I do know somebody from here. And what a great way to teach someone how to develop their own clients as to teach the client how to help the potential client or source how to help them. Dave: Well, that's one of the benefits of being a bad employee who changed jobs every year is I was exposed to a lot of things. I learned that in the financial services business and what made it so powerful was because in the financial services business you're always trying to get you know referrals to folks and if you just say, hey, jane, you know who, do you know who's looking to buy life insurance, probably nobody comes to mind. Nobody, because nobody's come up and said hey, I need life insurance. Do you know anyone? But what I learned in that is still helpful today. But instead, if you give somebody a list of 10 people and you say, jane, I'm going to be calling these 10 people next week, I'm just curious, can you tell me, is there anyone on this list you think's particularly great or you think really highly of? And they'd say, oh sure, let me borrow your pen. They check off the before names, you're like great. And then I would say, hey, by chance, if you happen to talk to them before next week, will you tell them I'm going to call them and they, of course, would say, sure, I haven't talked to this guy. I went to law school in five years. It's unlikely I'm going to talk to him this week, but sure, I'll tell him, okay. And then, finally, jane, when I talked to John Lamar, is it appropriate to mention that you know that we had a conversation? You know that he came up in conversation? Sure, yeah, no problem. So then, when I would call the person, it was so easy. Hey, john Lamar, by chance did Jane Howes tell you I'd be calling? No, how's Jane doing? I haven't seen her since law school. Boy, she's really wonderful, I like Jane. And so, yeah, you know Jane. Huh, yeah, I haven't known her a long time. I haven't known her as long as I've known you. Meaning I've met her for 10 minutes, but all of my dealings with her were first rate, all of them. And then just say, hey, you know, jane had some nice things to say about you and she thought we might benefit from knowing meeting one another. You know, know, when are you? It was amazing how well that. But it all started with just having a list to start with, because there's a difference between if somebody like, let's say, that conversation went poorly and john lamar called you back and said, hey, why'd you have? that dave spray guy call me. Well, if you can say, I didn't tell him to call you. He already had your name. He was going to call you anyway he just asked me. Jane: Anyway, great guy, yeah right. Dave: He just wanted to know if you were a jerk or not. And apparently I was wrong because you're gonna give me a hard time. All I did was say you were a nice guy and and now you're giving me a hard time, but yeah and and dave. Jane: What I remember the funny thing was john lamar are my 30 year partner. He went to a meeting with you and he said jane, dave pulled out the list. And I said he pulled out the list. And he said yes, and it worked and we just like we were so nervous about the list. But, Dave, it really worked. Dave: It is funny. And the irony is, the time you pull the list out is when the meeting doesn't go well. You know, like it's a brief meeting and they're like no, my best man at my wedding is a partner at Horn Fairy. That's where all of our search goes. We'll never give it to anyone else. Well, now you have nothing to lose by pulling out the list. I mean, if they on the spot want to sign you up for some searches, well, just keep the list in your pocket. But and the irony was the worse the meeting goes, the more helpful. Jane: They would seem to be right because they kind of feel bad that you flew away from houston. Dave: You flew all the way from houston out to see them and they can't help you. So now, sure, I'll look at your list. I'll give you some. Jane: But it's true, the list, dave, I mean that is a course in business development and we were like God, that list is not going to work. But it works, it absolutely does. Dave: Well, and you know when I first used that this shows what how I approach business development when I was in the financial services business right at Arthur Anderson attorneys were my best prospects. So this was like 1990, excel hadn't even been invented, they were using Lotus one, two, three. And I bought the Martindale Hubble legal director. You remember this thing? The blue, yeah. Maybe it was an yeah, but it was a blue thing and what I did that I was so proud of myself. I went through that and I created a spreadsheet and I knew one attorney in Houston and he was like a second year attorney at some place and he went to U of H and I played basketball with him and I went and I had lunch with him and I pulled out the graduates from like the top 20 law firms in Houston and I'm sorted by year in college. So the first list I gave him was all of the people who graduated from law school, the ones in his start class. And then I gave him a list of all the other U of H grads who were like a couple of years older to a year younger Same thing, who do you know? And then I made the call to them and then, jane, it got to be so crazy. I would go to like V&E and I would be there like I'd have like 12 meetings in a row, like, and they would literally walk me from one office to the next and they'd be like, hey, so who's next on your list? Oh, bob. Oh, he's a hoot, yeah, you'll enjoy meeting him. And so they would escort me into the office. It was like it was this introduction from one stranger to another one, but then the new person I would meet with. So you know, lauren introduced me to a guy who started with him that went to UT, so I would have all the other UT guys at his firm and at the other firms in town and it just exploded. Like in three or four months I was like the guy for all the third year attorneys at Baker Botts and V&E and Fulbright, but anyway, that is so fun, but it works, dave, and it's something you know. Jane: 15, 20 years later I still remember. Quote the list. Dave: Yeah, yeah, some great times. So, jane, thank you so much for not only inviting me to the 40th anniversary party that was just spectacular. Seeing some of my former colleagues, that was just great and just having the ability to be friends with you and your husband and John Lamar all these years is very special. I like to say there's only one ex-girlfriend I keep in touch with and there's only one ex-employer I keep in touch with, and that's you all when you are a VIP favored status. Jane: you work for us twice and we keep hoping that phone will ring the third time, dave, and it'll be the charm. Dave: Yeah, you never know. And I would jokingly say I did two tours of duty which you know doesn't really sound very complimentary to the firm. I must say, tour of duty has a certain negativity to it in a way, you know, conscription drafted. Jane: Yes, it's. At least it's not like prison sentence. You know I'll give you that. Dave: That is awesome. Well, Jane, I could talk all day to you. Thank you so much. I really appreciate everything. Jane: Oh, my pleasure, Dave. How much fun this has been. Dave: It has been have a great day. Jane: Thanks, Dave Bye. Special Guest: Jane Howze.
David Hackett has spent most of his professional career working in resorts across the country and around the world, but he said Caribe Royal Orlando is his “home.” “I'm staying there. I mean, I love the property. I love the culture that we have there,” he said. Hackett has been at the boutique resort for about four years now. Before that, he had done stints at resorts such as the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Trump National Doral in Miami and even spent a few years working at a resort in Dubai, among other locations. In all, Hackett said he has been an executive chef at various resorts for about 25 years. Of course, his culinary career started well before that. “I started the business when I was 12 — at a ripe young age just by pure accident,” he said. His brother was supposed to go into a restaurant for a job interview, but couldn't make it due to a broken ankle. So his mom offered up his services instead. “I went and washed bar glasses on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at the age of 12. You know, shagging ice and booze and things like that,” Hackett said. Despite his early exposure, Hackett said he really wanted to be an architect when he was younger. “Then I realized, ‘Wow, food as so many different mediums besides pen and paper. Why not go be a chef?” he said. His first exposure to working at a resort was at Walt Disney World. “Disney was — it was a great opportunity for me especially to open MGM Studios,” Hackett said. “When I got there in ‘88, Disney was strong in their culinary program.” The “great opportunity” led Hackett down a path that eventually led to Caribe Royal. As the executive chef of Caribe Royal, Hackett is in charge of eight different dining options at the resort, including a brand-new, two-story sports bar, Stadium Club. Hackett said he tries to make sure each dining option is unique. “We don't like menu bleed. So granted a burger we have to have in a couple different areas,” he said. “But it's all about what's on the burger.” Hackett said he prefers to buy his ingredients from Central Florida farmers and producers whenever possible. “I think great food comes with a great start — a great product to work with — then we do minimal to it,” he said. “I think a lot of chefs have lost their way where they're trying to do so much to food. I think that food needs to speak for itself, you know, salt and pepper, basic preparation to kind of bring you back to how we all grew up.” On the latest episode of Florida Foodie, Hackett shares some of the challenges of managing all of the venues at the resort. He also shares more of his travels in the industry, as well as a bounty of food for Candace Campos and Lisa Bell to sample. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 21, 2022 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #InnerPeace Brother Anandamoy (1922 – 2016), a much-loved and respected minister of Self-Realization Fellowship, explains how we can get beyond too much thinking about the future by concentrating instead on the true source of security to be found in communion with the Divine. He points out that this earth is not our home, but rather a school in which we are to learn that we are immortal souls and play our roles in this drama of creation from that divine and joyful perspective. This talk was given at the 1983 SRF Convocation at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. During this talk on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, Brother Anandamoy often refers to Yogananda as “Master,” one who is master of himself, a soul that is one with the Divine and able to guide others on the spiritual path. The Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons were established by Paramahansa Yogananda as a home-study course providing his personal instruction in the meditation techniques and teachings needed to achieve balanced living and to discover our blissful soul-nature. To learn more: https://srflessons.org To view more talks from this series: • Inspirational Services With Meditation *** If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org *** For the latest content from SRF: https://yogananda.org / yoganandasrf / selfrealizationfellowship / srfyogananda / selfrealizationfellowship https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/ *** About Subtitles/closed captions: We are happy to provide quality subtitles in several languages. If no captioning is yet available in your language, please check back soon. Subtitulado común o para personas con discapacidad auditiva: Nos complace ofrecer subtítulos en español. Si aún no los encuentra disponibles en su idioma, por favor vuelva a verificar en unos días. Untertitel: Wir freuen uns sehr, Ihnen auch passende deutsche Untertitel bieten zu können. Sollten die Untertitel gerade noch nicht zur Verfügung stehen, bitten wir Sie, einige Tage später nochmals nachzusehen. Sottotitoli: siamo felici di mettere a vostra disposizione sottotitoli in italiano. Nel caso i sottotitoli non risultino ancora disponibili nella vostra lingua, vi invitiamo a ricontrollare tra qualche giorno. Legendas e legendas ocultas: Temos a satisfação de disponibilizar legendas fidedignas em português. Caso as legendas na sua língua não estejam disponíveis, por favor, verifique novamente dentro de alguns dias. #Yogananda #WorldInTransition #InnerPeace #SRFConvocation #SRFLessons #ParamahansaYogananda #SelfRealizationFellowship
Tales of hauntings have plagued Miami's iconic Biltmore Hotel for nearly 100 years... is there really the ghost of a slain mobster roaming the 13th floor? Does a mysterious Lady in Red wants across the dance floor periodically? Today we explore the legend of the Biltmore Hotel, Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Miami is a city steeped in magic and mystery, from its rich cultural history and vibrant culture. Yet, amidst the glittering facade of glamour and vibrancy lies a darker chapter in Miami's history—the Cocaine Cowboys era—a tale of excess, danger, and intrigue that left an indelible mark on the cityscape. But beyond the myths and misconceptions, Miami beckons with its eclectic neighborhoods, picturesque beaches, and a wealth of cultural treasures waiting to be explored. Join us as we uncover the allure of Miami, from its pulsating nightlife to its serene hideaways, offering a glimpse into a world where magic and reality intertwine.The Birth of the "Magic City"Miami is often referred to as the "Magic City" due to its rapid growth and development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The term "Magic City" was coined by a local newspaper editor named Julia Tuttle. She created the term to describe the incredible transformation of Miami from a small, remote outpost into a thriving metropolis almost overnight.Julia Tuttle was a prominent Miami pioneer. She originally visited her parents in South Florida in 1875 and fell in love with what is now known as Biscayne Bay. She later purchased 640 acres at the mouth of the Miami River and returned as a widow to live there in 1891. She convinced Henry Flagler to bring his railroad to the Miami River, and over seven years she lived there, she worked to build the community and had a lot to do with transforming the region. In 1896, Miami was incorporated as a city. From there, the city experienced a significant boom in population, infrastructure, and economy during the early 20th century, fueled by the Florida East Coast Railway. The nickname still fits the city's vibrant atmosphere, diverse culture, and ongoing growth and innovation.Cuban Influence on MiamiCuba has had a significant influence on Miami, particularly due to waves of Cuban migration to the city, especially after the Cuban Revolution in 1959. It's shaped the city's identity, culture, economy, and politics in so many ways.PoliticsCuban exiles and their descendants have been actively involved in local, state, and national politics, shaping policies and perspectives on issues related to Cuba and Latin America. You feel like you are in another country!Cultural InfluenceCuban culture is in music and art, cuisine and language. Salsa music, mambo, and Afro-Cuban rhythms have bled into Miami's music scene, and Cuban artists have made the city vibrant and contributed greatly to the colorful art.CuisineCuban cuisine is all over Miami. The city has numerous Cuban restaurants and cafes serving authentic Cuban food. Some signature Cuban dishes include sandwiches, picadillo, and arroz con pollo.ArchitectureCuban influence & heritage can be seen in so much of Miami's architecture, particularly in neighborhoods like Little Havana - colorful Art Deco buildings & classic Spanish-style architecture.Language and DemographicsSpanish, particularly Cuban Spanish, is widely spoken in Miami.EconomyCuban migration has had a significant impact on Miami's economy, contributing to the growth of tourism, hospitality, and international trade. Many Cuban entrepreneurs have also established successful businesses in Miami, which has played a huge part in enriching the city's economic landscape and creating further diversity.The "Dark Side" of Miami and the Cocaine Cowboys Era.The Cocaine Cowboys era and drug trafficking had a significant impact on Miami during the 1970s and 1980s. It caused a surge of drug-related violence, crime, and corruption in Miami. Miami was the primary entry point for cocaine smuggling into the US for powerful drug cartels like the Medellín Cartel led by Pablo Escobar. This led to an explosion of wealth in Miami, led by the cartel individuals. It fueled a construction boom because drug profits were laundered through real estate investments, which led to the rapid development of luxury properties and businesses. However, it also contributed to a culture of excess, with conspicuous consumption and hedonism becoming more prevalent. Not to mention widespread violence as rival factions were fighting for control of the lucrative trade routes and markets.Law enforcement agencies really struggled to contain the violence and corruption associated with the drug trade. There were high-profile cases and efforts to crack down on drug trafficking networks, but it created "The Cocaine Cowboys era," which gave Miami a reputation as a city marked by both glamour and danger. It still lasts today.Myths About MiamiEveryone in Miami is WealthyMiami is home to many affluent individuals and neighborhoods, there is also significant socioeconomic diversity in the city. Many residents are working- or middle-class individuals who may not enjoy the lavish lifestyle often associated with Miami. Richer areas are Brickell, Key Biscayne, and parts of South Beach; Poorer areas are downtown and some parts of Wynwood.Miami is only about beaches and nightlife.While Miami is famous for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife, it offers much more than that. It has a rich cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, delicious cuisine, and a thriving arts community. You don't have to be a party animal to love Miami.All Miamians are Latino or Cuban.While Miami does have a large Hispanic population, including many Cuban-Americans, it is a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. You'll find people from various ethnicities and backgrounds living in Miami.Miami is Not Dangerous.Known by some as a "sin city," Miami can be dangerous, but not as dangerous as you may think. Miami is not on the FBI'S top 15 most dangerous cities list - which measures the violent crime rate and the highest cost of crime per capita, which includes instances of murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Like any major city, Miami has its share of crime, from drugs, gambling, etc, but it's unfair to label the entire city as unsafe. Many neighborhoods are safe and welcoming to residents and visitors. But as with any city, you must exercise common sense, and taking precautions is essential. You need to do your research, do not talk to strangers or get in cars with strangers, etc. Also, ignore creepy men trying to hit on you, or tell them no if they don't look too dangerous.Miami is all Glitz and Glamour.While Miami does have its glamorous side, with luxury hotels, high-end restaurants, and designer boutiques, it also has a laid-back, casual vibe. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the city without breaking the bank. You can explore parks, outdoor spaces, and museums and even go dining at local eateries and food trucks. There are free cultural events and art festivals as well. And don't forget the beaches are free (Key Biscayne, South Beach, Hollywood), minus the parking. Miami is only for the Young and Single.While Miami is known for its vibrant nightlife and party scene, it's also a great place to live for families, retirees, and people of all ages. The city offers excellent schools, diverse neighborhoods, and many activities for people of all ages and interests. You can't drive in Miami - The traffic is Too BadJust be careful where you park, and know that people honk a lot.The Best Areas in Miami for a Solo TravelerSouth BeachThis area is popular for its vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, and diverse dining options. You'll find plenty of opportunities to meet people at bars, clubs, and social events. However, it can get crowded and rowdy at times, so staying vigilant is important.Downtown MiamiDowntown offers a mix of entertainment, dining, and cultural attractions. It's also close to popular destinations like Brickell and Wynwood, which are known for their lively nightlife scenes. Choose accommodations in well-reviewed hotels or reputable Airbnb listings.BrickellThis upscale neighborhood is known for its high-rise condos, sophisticated bars, and restaurants. It's a popular spot for young professionals and offers a relatively safe environment for solo travelers.WynwoodFamous for its street art and hipster vibe, Wynwood is home to trendy bars, breweries, and galleries. It's a great place to meet fellow travelers and locals interested in art and culture. Just be mindful of your surroundings, especially at night.Coconut GroveThis historic neighborhood has a more relaxed atmosphere than South Beach. It has scenic parks, waterfront dining, and boutique shops. It's a good option if you prefer a quieter environment but still want access to nightlife and social activities.Hotels VS Airbnbs in MiamiFor a solo traveler, a hotel is safer, but it can be pricier than Airbnb, depending on where you want to stay. Airbnbs tend to be much cheaper for a group.Unique Destinations to Visit in MiamiVizcaya Museum and GardensThis historic estate features stunning gardens, European-inspired architecture, and unique photo opportunities around every corner.Versace MansionThe Versace Mansion is where world-renowned Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace was murdered on July 15, 1997. He was shot outside his Miami Beach mansion by Andrew Cunanan, a serial killer who took his own life eight days later. His South Beach mansion is now a "killer" lunch spot, and it's a great deal. Guests can also stay there. However, it is a pricy hotel.Coral CastleThis mysterious structure was built by Edward Leedskalnin using 1,100 tons of coral rock. The method of construction remains a mystery.Wynwood Walls The Wynwood Walls is an outdoor museum that showcases large-scale works by some of the world's best-known street artists, making it a vibrant spot for unique and colorful photos.Venetian Pool This historic public swimming pool built in the 1920s featuring waterfalls, caves, and incredible landscaping, providing a picturesque setting for photos.The KampongThe Kampong Botanical Garden features a collection of tropical fruit trees and flowering plants.Oleta River State ParkOleta River State Park is Miami's largest urban park along the shores of Biscayne Bay. You can kayak, hike, and picnic among mangrove forests.Deering EstateThis historic landmark and estate has guided tours of the mansion and gardens, as well as access to scenic trails along the waterfront.Miami Beach Holocaust MemorialThe Holocaust Memorial is a moving tribute to the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, featuring sculptures and reflecting pools.The Monastery of St. Bernard de Clairvaux Originally built in Spain in the 12th century, this monastery was dismantled and reconstructed in Miami, creating a unique architectural juxtaposition.Grapeland Water ParkThis water park features a quirky collection of sculptures and structures, including a giant pineapple and a shipwreck-themed play area. It provides fun and unusual photo opportunities.Key Biscayne Crandon ParkCrandon Park is home to a unique fossilized reef and the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse. It offers hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing opportunities.Miami City CemeteryThis cemetery, dating back to the 19th century, features historic gravesites, elaborate mausoleums, and lush landscaping, providing a fascinating glimpse into Miami's past.SportsMiami has a strong sports culture, with teams like the Miami Heat (NBA), Miami Dolphins (NFL), and Florida Marlins (now Miami Marlins, MLB).Day Trips from Miami Everglades National Park Everglades National Park is a short drive from Miami. It's a unique ecosystem full of wildlife. You can take an airboat ride to see alligators, birds, and other wildlife or explore the park's trails and visitor centers. It's great if you are not from Florida and are used to seeing our wildlife, and it's great for a family trip as well.Key WestWhile it's about a 3-4 hour drive from Miami, Key West is worth the trip for its charming atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and vibrant culture. You can visit the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, explore Duval Street, and relax by the water. Boat rides are fun as well.Fort LauderdaleOnly about a 30-minute drive from Miami, Fort Lauderdale has beautiful beaches, shopping, dining, and great cultural attractions. It also has Gulf Stream horse racing tracks, gambling, and the famous Hard Rock Guitar Hotel. Stroll along the Fort Lauderdale Beach promenade, visit the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, or take a gondola ride along the city's canals.Biscayne National ParkLocated just south of Miami, Biscayne National Park is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. You can go snorkeling or diving to explore the park's coral reefs, take a boat tour to see the historic lighthouse on Boca Chita Key, and enjoy spectacular views of the ocean.Wynwood Arts DistrictIf you're interested in art and culture, head to the Wynwood Arts District in Miami. This neighborhood is one of my favorite Miami spots and is known for its colorful street art, murals, galleries, boutiques, and super trendy restaurants and cafes.Coral Gables Coral Gables is a beautiful and upscale neighborhood in Miami, known for its Mediterranean Revival architecture, greenery, and historic landmarks like the Venetian Pool and the Biltmore Hotel. Spend the day exploring the shops and restaurants along Miracle Mile or visiting attractions like the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.How to Stay Safe in MiamiAreas of Miami to Avoid when VisitingHistorically known for its high crime rates, Overtown has seen some revitalization efforts in recent years but still may not be the safest area, especially at night. Liberty City is another neighborhood with a reputation for crime. While Little Havana is vibrant and culturally rich, there are many areas that are not safe, particularly at night. If you want to go, exercise caution and stick to well-lit, populated areas.Avoiding Certain Beaches at NightWhile Miami's beaches are beautiful during the day, most are unsafe after dark. Stick to well-populated areas and avoid isolated or poorly lit beach areas at night.Be Cautious of Scams and Tourist TrapsBe wary of overly aggressive street vendors, "free" tours that require a purchase at the end, and other similar schemes.Be Careful when Driving in Rush Hour TrafficIf possible, avoid driving during peak traffic times to prevent getting stuck in gridlock.Be Vigilant at NightWhile Miami's nightlife is legendary, some areas may be more prone to rowdiness and crime. Exercise caution and be aware of your surroundings, especially if you're out late at night. While Miami does have public transportation options like buses and the Metrorail, they are way less frequent and safe at night. Consider using rideshare services or taxis if you need to travel after dark, but don't get in an unregistered taxi, uber, or Lyft. Ask, "Who are you here for?" Miami can be a fun place to show off, and it's okay in certain areas like Brickell. Anywhere else, I would be extremely careful, and if you are new to the city, I would not wear your extremely fancy items. Cars also get broken into all the time, so do not leave things in your car. Better safe than sorry! In addition, don't take backroads at night.Bars can be safe to go into alone, but many female solo travelers get targeted in Miami, especially in bars and clubs. Don't take a drink from a stranger that you can't see being poured by the bartender. Also, men in Miami can be very aggressive, so be upfront with them and seek help from a bouncer if they will not leave you alone.What to Wear for A Night OutYour attire depends on where you are headed for the night. For clubs in Brickell and even South Beach, Ladies typically wear dresses or skirts and a top with heels, and guys wear nice shoes, buttoned-down short or long-sleeve shirts, and sometimes suits. Some clubs have strict "not too casual" dress code rules. For bars and any event in Wynwood, like a garage party, more casual clothes can be worn (e.g., rompers, shorts and tops, sneakers, and jeans and T-shirts for guys).Miami BeachesBeach Swimming in Miami When it comes to swimming in the waters off Miami's beaches, it's generally safe as long as you adhere to common-sense safety guidelines. While South Florida is known for its shark population, the risk of encountering a shark while swimming is very low. Most sharks are not interested in humans as prey and typically avoid interactions. Additionally, lifeguards and beach patrols in Miami are very vigilant about monitoring the waters and providing warnings or closures if any dangerous marine life is spotted.Favorite Miami BeachesMiami Beach is great for people-watching parties, meeting new people, good food, and all the action. It even has big events like pop up music festivals. For a more relaxed atmosphere, check out Key Biscayne. It is more relaxing, family-oriented, and has a great view of the Miami skyline. However, watch out for the "no-see-ems!" Beach TipsSome beaches, like South Beach, may experience higher theft rates, especially during peak tourist seasons when there are larger crowds. A few tips are to not leave valuables unattended, use lockers if available, and be mindful of your surroundings. Also, remember that local law enforcement and beach management often take measures to address theft. If you can not put items in a locker, do not bring valuables, and if you must bring valuables, like your phone and wallet, you can ask a normal-looking couple to watch them. It is taking a risk, but it has worked for me. Waterproof phone pouches are great for bringing a phone into the ocean. If you go into the water, stay where you can see your items. Do not let yourself drift far if you go into the water.Take the following precautions to ensure your safety while enjoying the beach:Swim in designated areas: Stick to beaches with lifeguards on duty and swim within the marked swimming zones.Avoid swimming alone: It's safer to swim with a buddy or in groups, especially in open waters.Stay alert: Be mindful of your surroundings while in the water and avoid areas with fishing activity or schools of baitfish, as these can attract sharks.Respect marine life: Avoid touching or approaching marine animals, including sharks, stingrays, and jellyfish.Follow beach safety guidelines: Pay attention to warning signs, flags, and instructions from lifeguards regarding water conditions and any potential hazards.Miami HurricanesIf you are visiting Miami when a hurricane hits, follow the steps below.Stay informed: Monitor local news, radio stations, or weather apps for updates on the hurricane's progress, including its projected path, intensity, and any evacuation orders or shelter information.Evacuation orders: Follow any evacuation orders issued by local authorities. Secure your accommodations: If you're staying at a hotel or rental property, inquire about their hurricane preparedness plans and follow any instructions provided by management. They may have protocols in place for guests during a storm.Stock up on supplies: Gather essential supplies such as non-perishable food, water, medications, flashlights, batteries, first aid supplies, and important documents. Ensure you have enough supplies to last several days in case of power outages or limited access to stores.Prepare your belongings: Secure outdoor furniture, decorations, and any other items that could become projectiles in high winds. If you're staying in a rental property, follow any instructions provided by the owner or management on securing the premises.Charge devices: Make sure your cell phone and other electronic devices are fully charged in case of power outages. Consider purchasing portable chargers or external battery packs for backup power.Stay indoors during the storm: Once the hurricane arrives, remain indoors in a safe location away from windows and doors. Follow safety guidelines: Follow any safety guidelines provided by local authorities, such as avoiding flooded areas, staying away from downed power lines, and using caution when venturing outside after the storm has passed.Be prepared for the aftermath: After the hurricane has passed, be prepared for potential flooding, debris, and other hazards. Follow instructions from authorities regarding cleanup efforts and any additional safety precautions.Miami stands as a captivating blend of magic and reality, where the dreams of visionaries like Julia Tuttle collide with the gritty realities of history. From its inception as a fledgling settlement to its evolution into a global destination, Miami's story is one of resilience, diversity, and constant reinvention. While the echoes of the past, including the tumultuous Cocaine Cowboys era, add layers of complexity to its narrative, Miami continues to thrive as a beacon of creativity, opportunity, and cultural fusion. As visitors traverse its vibrant streets, bask on its sun-kissed shores, and immerse themselves in its diverse tapestry of experiences, they discover a city that defies expectations and invites exploration.
In this episode we are at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, with Ethan Gibson, Director of Communications at RM Sotheby's & Moda Events, for the inaugural edition of Moda Miami, an exclusive multi-day event, which celebrates world-class cars, culture, and the utmost in luxury experiences.
Thatcher Keast is the Consignment Department Manager and Auction Coordinator at RM Sotheby's where he oversees consignments and the logistics of making an auction come to life. Today Thatcher shares a new event from RM Sotheby's titled ModaMiamia that takes place February 29 through March 2 in Coral Gables, Florida at the historic Biltmore Hotel. He's share a few of the collectible cars up for auction.
ParentingAces - The Junior Tennis and College Tennis Podcast
Welcome to Season 13 Episode 1 of the ParentingAces Podcast, a proud member of the Tennis Channel Podcast Network. We are thrilled to kick off the year with two amazing coaches, Robert Gomez and Todd Widom, helping us understand the role of ratings and rankings in our children's tennis development. Robert Gomez is the Head of the Florida Coaches Commission, a member of the Florida Junior Competitive Counsel, and a USPTA Elite Professional. He has run professional tournaments, traveled the world to coach in other professional tournaments, and is the recently-hired Tournament Director of the Junior Orange Bowl 12s and 14s divisions. Robert also coaches junior players at all levels of the game as the head of tennis at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida. Todd Widom is a former college player from the University of Miami and an ATP professional player who now runs his own tennis system in the Broward County, Florida, area. Long-time listeners of this podcast should be very familiar with Todd by now! These two coaches have known each other many years and often connect to share ideas on developing the players with whom they are working. Now, we have the opportunity to hear from both of them about how ratings - and rankings, to a lesser degree - are impacting long-term athletic development. To contact Todd or to get information on his training, you can reach him at todd@twtennis.com. If you aren't already, be sure to follow him on Facebook and Instagram as well. And check out his newly-redesigned website at https://twtennis.com/. To contact Robert or to get information on his training, you can reach him at robertgomez10ss@gmail.com or by phone at 786-253-8185. More information is available on his Facebook and Instagram. If you're so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your fellow tennis players, parents, and coaches. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or via your favorite podcast app. If you haven't already, be sure to become a Member of ParentingAces by visiting https://parentingaces.com/membership-join. And check out our logo'd merch as well as our a la carte personal consultations in our online shop (Premium Members received FREE SHIPPING every day!). To support ParentingAces' work with a financial donation of any size via PayPal, click here. CREDITS Intro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNE Audio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
January 15, 1947, Hollywood, California. The lifeless body of a young woman is discovered severed at the waist, drained of all blood and washed clean. Her raven hair and porcelain skin a sharp contrast to the brutality of her murder. As the story goes, she was an aspiring actress who'd come to Hollywood to chase her dreams of fame, but she'd only be known for her gruesome death. Seventy-seven years later the LAPD are no closer to finding her killer. Or are they? It's quite possibly the most notorious murder in the United States. This is the story of Elizabeth Short. The Black Dahlia.sources used for this podcastJOIN THE HITCHED 2 HOMICIDE IN-LAWS AND OUTLAWSSTART KRIS CALVERT'S BOOKS TODAY FOR FREEH2H WEBSITEH2H on TWITTERH2H on INSTA
Mar 25, 2022 #KriyaYoga #Yogananda #YogaMeditation Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Anandamoy (1922 – 2016), direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and beloved minister of SRF, shares how we can learn to create a spiritual environment in our hearts and minds by always living constructively and creatively in the present moment—instead of constantly being pulled into the past or future. In order for the present moment to be fulfilling and bring us our highest good, we need to take what we gain by practicing the techniques of meditation and then live our lives in a way where we can hold onto that awareness of the Divine within ourselves. “You are the master of the moments of your life,” Paramahansa Yogananda said. “Use them wisely, so that they will give you your salvation.” This talk was recorded at the 1981 SRF Convocation held at the Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. To learn about the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, the home-study course by Paramahansa Yogananda on the science of meditation and art of balanced spiritual living: https://srflessons.org To view more talks from this series: • Inspirational Services With Meditation To participate in an online group meditation through the SRF Online Meditation Center: https://srfonlinemeditation.org *** If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org *** About Subtitles/closed captions: We are happy to provide quality subtitles in several languages. If no captioning is yet available in your language, please check back in a few days. Subtitulado común o para personas con discapacidad auditiva: Nos complace ofrecer subtítulos en español. Si aún no los encuentra disponibles en su idioma, por favor vuelva a verificar en unos días. Untertitel: Wir freuen uns sehr, Ihnen auch passende deutsche Untertitel bieten zu können. Sollten die Untertitel gerade noch nicht zur Verfügung stehen, bitten wir Sie, einige Tage später nochmals nachzusehen. Sottotitoli: siamo felici di mettere a vostra disposizione sottotitoli in italiano. Nel caso i sottotitoli non risultino ancora disponibili nella vostra lingua, vi invitiamo a ricontrollare tra qualche giorno. Legendas e legendas ocultas: Temos a satisfação de disponibilizar legendas fidedignas em português. Caso as legendas na sua língua não estejam disponíveis, por favor, verifique novamente dentro de alguns dias. #Yogananda#PresentMoment#HowToLive#CreatingSpiritual#YogaMeditation#KriyaYoga#SRFConvocation
In honor of The Biltmore Hotel's 100th birthday this month, we are bringing back an episode that delves into its history. This story's got movie stars, dignitaries and a whole lot of ghosts...just in time for Halloween. ---- #143: Today we're exploring one of L.A.'s most historic landmarks: the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. It celebrates its 100th birthday in October, and since How to LA just turned one (!) we thought it'd be fitting to feature some of the most iconic spots in Los Angeles that are hitting the century mark (Others to come: the LA Memorial Coliseum and the Hollywood sign). The Biltmore opened to the public in 1923 and it has such an interesting history, including becoming the place to be in prohibition-era Los Angeles, its role in the origins of the Academy Awards and its significance to the notorious Black Dahlia murder case. And that's just the beginning. Guest: Journalist Hadley Meares, who's written about The Biltmore's history for LAist
Each episode of Reorg's weekly EMEA Core Credit podcast series features detailed discussions on issues and companies across the credit lifecycle. This week's podcast includes discussions on: -Reorg's European private credit breakfast event, which took place last week at London's Biltmore Hotel; -French funeral services group OGF, ahead of what could be a challenging refinancing next year; -Key takeaways from last week's World Bank-IMF annual meetings; and -The primary market, with a roundup of action that's taken place since last week. If you are not a Reorg subscriber, request access here: go.reorg-research.com/Podcast-Trial We're looking for feedback to improve the podcast experience! Please share your thoughts here: www.research.net/r/Reorg_podcast_survey For more information on our latest events and webinars: reorg.com/resources/events-and-webinars/ Sign up to our weekly newsletter Reorg on the Record: reorg.com/resources/reorg-on-the-record/ #leveragedfinance #highyield #restructuring #performingcredit #distresseddebt #debtrestructuring #leveragedloans
Hadley and Alyssa dive into the life and gruesome death of Elizabeth Short—better known as the Black Dahlia—whose unsolved murder spurred Hollywood's most persistent ghost story. Working to uncover whether or not the iconic Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles was the last place she was seen alive, the hosts retrace Elizabeth's final steps through her unmailed letters, stories from people who knew her, and eye-witness testimony. Having tracked her movements up to the evening of January 9, 1947, when she was seen leaving the lobby of the Biltmore, Alyssa and Hadley review all the possible sightings that may prove Elizabeth was seen elsewhere in Los Angeles the following week. They also sift through the many chilling stories of paranormal activity reported by Biltmore guests in recent years, which have many people convinced that Elizabeth's spirit remains at the hotel. Later, the hosts learn about several top suspects in the case, including one who stands out among the rest. CREDITS Alyssa Fiorentino - Co-host & Producer Hadley Mendelsohn - Co-host & Producer Jessy Caron - Producer Jacob Stone - Sound Editor & Mixer To advertise on the show: https://www.advertisecast.com/DarkHouse or email us at sales@advertisecast.com. RELATED LINKS Ghost Captured in the Biltmore Hotel by Ginny Myers Sain (PHOTO): bit.ly/45UCN85 ‘Childhood Shadows' by Mary Pacios: https://amzn.to/4532RwC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#147: The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is one of several L.A. landmarks hitting the century mark this year, and we thought it'd be fun to take a look back on them as we celebrate our one-year anniversary of How To LA this September. We explored The Biltmore Hotel downtown (if you haven't listened to that episode already) and we'll be featuring the story behind the Hollywood sign pretty soon. When it comes to the L.A. Coliseum (the "memorial" in the full name refers to the fact that the stadium is a memorial to the Americans who served in WWI) there's no denying that it has a rich history — for example, it played a role in the desegregation of the NFL, and it will soon be the first location to ever host three Olympic Games. But the stadium's history goes way beyond sports. Guests: Frank Guridy, Professor of History and African American and African Diaspora Studies at Columbia University, and author of the forthcoming book, "The Stadium: An American History of Politics, Protest, and Play" William Deverell, Historian at USC and Director of the Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West Marina Fote, Assistant to the General Manager, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
#143: Today we're exploring one of L.A.'s most historic landmarks: the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. It celebrates its 100th birthday in October, and since How to LA just turned one (!) we thought it'd be fitting to feature some of the most iconic spots in Los Angeles that are hitting the century mark (Others to come: the LA Memorial Coliseum and the Hollywood sign). The Biltmore opened to the public in 1923 and it has such an interesting history, including becoming the place to be in prohibition-era Los Angeles, its role in the origins of the Academy Awards and its significance to the notorious Black Dahlia murder case. And that's just the beginning. Guest: journalist Hadley Meares, who's written about The Biltmore's history for LAist
In this week's bonus episode, Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by author Amanda Quay Blount.Amanda has recently been taking the literary scene in Rhode Island (and beyond) by storm, as she recently published Meet Me at the Biltmore, a historical look at The Biltmore Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island, which has been around for over 100 years, and seen many famous visitors, including John F. Kennedy and The Rolling Stones.In this episode, she and Maureen discuss the hotel, Amanda's writing process, what it means to fall in love with a historic building, and how to tell its story.Related Episodes:Bonus Episode: Chat GPT, Image Generators, and What You Need To KnowBonus Episode: Tintypes Made for the Movies and Television with Rob GibsonLinks:Sign up for my newsletter.Watch my YouTube Channel.Like the Photo Detective Facebook Page so you get notified of my Facebook Live videos.Need help organizing your photos? Check out the Essential Photo Organizing Video Course.Need help identifying family photos? Check out the Identifying Family Photographs Online Course.Have a photo you need help identifying? Sign up for photo consultation.About My Guest:Amanda Quay Blount is an author and historian who lives in Rhode Island. Amanda hails from New Jersey but came to the Ocean State in 2018 and was instantly enthralled by the historic allure of the city. Amanda holds a degree in History from Rutgers University and a Masters in Social Work and Community Development from Washington University in St. Louis. When she isn't writing or researching, Amanda runs a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting adult literacy.About Maureen Taylor:Maureen Taylor, The Photo DetectiveÒhelps clients with photo related genealogical problems. Her pioneering work in historic photo research has earned her the title “the nation's foremost historical photo detective” by The Wall Street Journal and appearances on The View, The Today Show, Pawn Stars, and others. Learn more at Maureentaylor.comDid you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. I'm thrilled to be offering something new. Photo investigations. These collaborative one-on-one sessions. Look at your family photos then you and I meet to discuss your mystery images. And find out how each clue and hint might contribute to your family history. Find out more by going to maureentaylor.com and clicking on family photo investigations. Support the show
Welcome back Toasties! Sorry for the long delay! We have had a lot of life changes and it has taken us a while to finally get back on track! Please listen to the Part 1 of this series if you need a recap. On this episode we talk about our suspects of who the killer of The Black Dahlia (Elizabeth Short) could be, one being Walt Disney... dun dun duuunnn! We also talk about ghostly sightings at the famous Biltmore Hotel, and we connect with Elizabeth on the Ouija board! HOW COOL! If you want to connect with us on social media, you can find us on Facebook at Ghosted, Roasted, and Toasted Podcast Group!
The best laid plans of mice and men. This week, Jimmy and Larry are in Los Angeles, coming to you from the historic and haunted Biltmore Hotel to celebrate and lament the best new GORP brand in the world, a new jean contender emergers, a quiet luxury and stealth wealth temp check, the best way to shop for a vacation, TSA style swerves, checking in with The Fabelmans, John Hughes vs. John Hawkes vs. John Ford, reconfirming the best tacos in LA, getting shit on literally, previewing our upcoming west coast pods, arguably the biggest booking L we've ever taken, hip-hop interior design, celebs lacking common human decency, when the Caddy goes Jarvis mode, an exhaustive scene report from the Fear of God fashion show at the Hollywood Bowl, a haul breakdown from some fellas shopping, hacking In-N-Out fries, are pork chops next up, what your nightcap says about you and much more. For more Throwing Fits, check us out on Patreon: www.patreon.com/throwingfits.
A room filled with some heroes - Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Gregg Rosenthal react to all the news and sounds coming from NFL Owners Meetings at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. John Harbaugh spoke about Lamar Jackson's trade request (04:45), Brian Gutekunst commented on the Aaron Rodgers saga (18:08), Robert Kraft discussed Bill Belichick's job security (22:08), John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan offered thoughts on Brock Purdy, Trey Lance and Sam Darnold (27:26), Ron Rivera feels hamstrung by the Washington ownership situation (31:48), Sean Payton doesn't want to trade Courtland Sutton or Jerry Jeudy (34:33), a number of rule changes were voted into effect (37:35), Bobby Wagner is heading back to Seattle (42:33), and the heroes hit a few other news nuggets (43:30). Note: timecodes approximate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A room filled with some heroes - Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Gregg Rosenthal react to all the news and sounds coming from NFL Owners Meetings at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. John Harbaugh spoke about Lamar Jackson's trade request (04:45), Brian Gutekunst commented on the Aaron Rodgers saga (18:08), Robert Kraft discussed Bill Belichick's job security (22:08), John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan offered thoughts on Brock Purdy, Trey Lance and Sam Darnold (27:26), Ron Rivera feels hamstrung by the Washington ownership situation (31:48), Sean Payton doesn't want to trade Courtland Sutton or Jerry Jeudy (34:33), a number of rule changes were voted into effect (37:35), Bobby Wagner is heading back to Seattle (42:33), and the heroes hit a few other news nuggets (43:30). Note: timecodes approximate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A room filled with some heroes - Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Gregg Rosenthal react to all the news and sounds coming from NFL Owners Meetings at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. John Harbaugh spoke about Lamar Jackson's trade request (04:45), Brian Gutekunst commented on the Aaron Rodgers saga (18:08), Robert Kraft discussed Bill Belichick's job security (22:08), John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan offered thoughts on Brock Purdy, Trey Lance and Sam Darnold (27:26), Ron Rivera feels hamstrung by the Washington ownership situation (31:48), Sean Payton doesn't want to trade Courtland Sutton or Jerry Jeudy (34:33), a number of rule changes were voted into effect (37:35), Bobby Wagner is heading back to Seattle (42:33), and the heroes hit a few other news nuggets (43:30). Note: timecodes approximate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shout! A football podcast on the Buffalo Bills with Matt Parrino and Ryan Talbot
Matt Parrino is out in Phoenix, Arizona for the NFL's annual meeting and caught up with Brandon Beane, Sean McDermott, and Ron Raccuia today at the Biltmore Hotel. The guys react to some of the big topics that were discussed by all on today's podcast. DeAndre Hopkins, Odell Beckham Jr. and other wide receivers talks Thoughts on Sean McDermott calling the defense this season Reaction to Taylor Rapp signing Bills' linebacker options How realistic are D-Hop and OBJ possibilities? Bills' stadium updates “SHOUT!” Live with Joe Buscaglia on April 15! Sign up for the NYUP Bills newsletter! Don't miss all the Bills coverage. Head over to www.Syracuse.com/newsletters to start getting your Bills stories and the podcast delivered right to your inbox. SHOUT!" Buffalo Bills football podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and wherever you listen to podcasts Follow @MattParrino (https://twitter.com/MattParrino) and @RyanTalbotBills (https://twitter.com/RyanTalbotBills) on Twitter Find our Bills coverage wherever you like to consume social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalobill... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buffalobills... Twitter: https://twitter.com/billsupdates For all your Bills coverage head to https://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join me on a journey through the haunted history of Florida as I explore three of the state's most infamous locations. We'll start with the St. Augustine Lighthouse, where the ghosts of two young girls are said to haunt the stairs. Then we'll visit the Devil's Chair in Cassadaga, where sitting in a cursed grave marker is said to summon the devil himself. Finally, we'll explore the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a mobster and other mysterious entities. Get ready to be spooked by the dark legends and ghostly tales of these eerie Florida landmarks. A few creepypastas are thrown in to make a nice spooky soup.Zoning Out- https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZLb8oK5uxgK64GL7vUHwKDraft Class- https://open.spotify.com/show/3BEobZXMT1kiPbffV0VT3FTwitter- @Haunted_A_HInstagram- haunted_american_historyemail- hauntedamericanhistory@gmail.comPatreon- https://www.patreon.com/hauntedamericanhistoryWant to watch me eat and review it? Talk about ghosts and theme parks? Follow me on TikTok.TikTok- @chris_hahSTORIES(https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Lighthouse)(https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/4th_Floor_Hotel_Bathroom)MUSICAmbiment by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3359-ambimentLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNightmare Machine by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4133-nightmare-machineLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Scp x1x (Gateway to Hell) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6732-scp-x1x-gateway-to-hell-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/The following music was used for this media project:Music: SCP-x7x (6th Floor) by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6737-scp-x7x-6th-floorLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEThe following music was used for this media project:Music: SCP-x7x (6th Floor) by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6737-scp-x7x-6th-floorLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWEBSITES CITED(https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/31-days-of-halloween/the-devils-chair-of-cassadaga-florida/)(https://www.vice.com/en/article/3b7y43/legend-tripping-at-cassadagas-devils-chair-456)(http://hauntedhouses.com/florida/the-biltmore-hotel/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jennie Collucci is a New Jersey based paranormal investigator and team historian with The ParaSight Experience. She is from Rochester New York and began investigating the paranormal while attending Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ) from which she graduated in 1990 with degrees in Chemistry and French Literature.Before joining ParaSight, Jennie investigated both in The United States and Europe at such varied locations as the Sherlock Holmes Museum in London, The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables Florida and White Hill Mansion in Fieldsboro NJ. The ParaSight team has investigated numerous locations within New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.The team features investigators with varied backgrounds, such as law enforcement, science, education and psychology. Some of Jennie's preferred recent investigations have been Kreischer Mansion in Staten Island NY and The Ritz Theatre in Oaklyn NJ where ParaSight currently has a residency and hosts other teams.Jennie and the ParaSight team is called to do private investigations. Parasight investigations uses a team approach they like to call "Science and Sensitivity". This method combines the work of sensitives and mediums with evidence-based science.Jennie is also the co-host of The ParaSight Podcast.Jennie appeared recently in the documentary film by Brian Vadimsky, "The Ghosts of Somerville: The Old Dutch Parsonage."Links:Team ParaSight Website:https://www.parasightinvestigations.com/Team ParaSight on Tik Toc:https://www.tiktok.com/@theparasightexperienceTeam ParaSight on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParaSightPodcast/nullTeam ParaSight on FaceBook:https://www.facebook.com/teamparasight/Team Parasight at The Ritz Theatre:https://ritztheatreco.org/Do you have a paranormal story to share?cooley54@gmail.comwww.cooley54.wixsite.com/ghostsinthevalleyArtwork: Cheryl HeathMusic:Energetic Music
Frank Kelly went from working in Corporate America to becoming a self-taught filmmaker and Leslie learns the story and the nuggets of lessons he's learned on the way.Frank Kelly is the founder and creative director of Reel City Films, a film & video production company dedicated to creating content for brands and agencies. Through his company, Frank writes and directs the majority of the work he and his team produce. Current and past clients include Bacardi, Princess Cruise Lines, the Biltmore Hotel, Mercedes Benz, SLS Hotels, Dream Hotels, the Greater Miami Visitor's Bureau and Baptist Health to name a few. Frank was the executive producer and creator of the Reel Miami Project, a short film series released in 2013 designed to showcase Miami through a series of films. The project garnered national awareness and media buzz for the films, the attached spsonsors and the selected directors that each told a story specific to a certain Miami neighborhood. Frank is a triple threat as he writes, directs and produces the majority of his work. He has an immense appreciation and love for the art of cinematography and is always chasing that cinematic look in every story he tells. After hours, Frank works on his passion and writes scripts and ideas for films and TV series. "The Critic" is a result of his late night writing and it's his official directorial debut. He enjoys writing within the romantic thriller genre and loves a great twist ending. His goal is to continue to create shorts, films and content that entertain and bring smiles to audiences' faces.
Join Ivy, caretaker of peculiar and spooky stories from the hidden vault of R.L. Stine, as she explores some of her favorite chilling tales. This haunting account, Story Club members, might make you stay out of one of Miami's most jet-set of lodgings. The Biltmore Hotel!This ghostly account goes out to one of our listeners, Kelsey, who wanted to hear a haunted hotel story! If you have a spooky story you would like to share, send an email to Ivy at ivy@gokidgo.com.
If you are interested in learning about the benefits of massage, sound therapy & other relaxing self-care practices this episode is for you! Kristel sat down with the spa director of Acqualina Resort & Residences, Catherine Davalle, to chat about specialty massages like a TMJ release massage and rituals to relax and rejuvenate! This episode is sponsored by the Acqualina Resort & Residences. Tune in now! Key Takeaways from This Episode Spa practices that you can practice from the comfort of your own home The benefits of sound therapy Benefits of massage therapy Insights into how massage may help relieve TMJ discomfort The importance of stretching Specialty Spa services at Acqualina Resort & Residences This podcast epsiode is sponsored by the Acqualina Resort & Residences. Kristel and her family recieved a complimentary 1 night stay at the Acqualina resort and Kristel also received a complimentary Soundcare Massage treatment. Learn more about Acqualina Resort & Residences here Disclaimer: All information and views shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not intended to provide medical advice or treatment recommendations. The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified health professionals when you have any questions regarding your specific health, changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions. About Catherine Davalle: Born in Paris, France, Catherine Davalle studied International Business in the French Business School before moving to Miami where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Florida International University. After a successful career in hotel and business operations, Catherine discovered the world of spas and quickly achieved her certifications in Massage and Skin Care. As part of the opening team of the luxury Spa at Mandarin Oriental Miami, she went on to become a Spa Consultant for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Spa Division and a trainer for Aromatherapy Associate's Skin Care line. Catherine was also Spa & Wellness Director at the renowned Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables where she managed a spa with 13 treatment rooms and a fitness center with more than 1,000 members. In December 2017, Catherine joined the award-winning Acqualina Spa, a Forbes Five-Star Spa, as Spa Director. Catherine is passionate about wellness and luxury as well as nurturing any team she works with in order to bring the best spa experiences to guests. About Acqualina Resort & Residences: Acqualina Resort & Residences is where the charm of a Mediterranean villa meets elegance on the beach. The lush grounds feature red couches set on Seashore Paspalum grass and are dotted with signature red umbrellas. A seaside luxury haven located on 4.5 beachfront acres in pristine Sunny Isles Beach, Acqualina Resort features 98 impeccably appointed guest rooms and suites and 188 residences with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, world-class dining including Il Mulino New York, the alfresco Costa Grill and the new Ke-uH Japanese restaurant, three oceanfront swimming pools, spacious meeting rooms and an innovative marine biology-based children's program. A variety of lavish interior and exterior venues provide an ideal background for opulent weddings and memorable events. Acqualina Spa provides guests with an exquisite 20,000-square-foot, two-story tranquil sanctuary of excellence and relaxation. A family-owned and operated property, Acqualina is a recipient of the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Awards for both the hotel and spa and the AAA Five Diamond Award. Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acqualinaresort/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acqualina Twitter: https://twitter.com/acqualinaresort Website: https://www.acqualinaresort.com/?utm_source=local&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=website_link About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel, the Founder of Live Greatly, is on a mission to help people thrive personally and professionally. Kristel is a corporate wellness expert, Integrative Medicine Fellow, Top Keynote Speaker, TEDx speaker & contributing writer for Entrepreneur. Kristel brings her expertise & extensive experience in Corporate Wellness, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Mindset, Resilience, Self-Care, and Stress Management to in-person and virtual events as Professional Keynote Speaker. If you are looking for a female motivational speaker to inspire and empower your audience to reclaim their well-being, inner motivation and happiness, Kristel's message will leave a lasting impression. Kristel would be happy to discuss partnering with you to make your next event one to remember! Speaking Topics can be tailored to fit the needs of your group. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here.
Jerry & Tracy discuss the Graduate Providence, formerly the Biltmore Hotel. They also speak about their recent investigation of the Whispers Estate with The Paranormal Crew from the 502. Ghost Host Sophia Temperilli stops by to talk about her podcast and paranormal investigating.
Glitz, glamour, ghosts...and the Ambies! We're celebrating podcasting's biggest award night with a stay at the iconic Biltmore hotel in Downtown LA. From a bona-fide speakeasy to the haunted halls, this place is steeped in pop culture history. And we're spilling all the inside tea on the star-studded parties and spooky tales.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherichPlease Support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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