Podcasts about board members

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Francoise Brougher about rethinking the workforce of the future. Francoise Brougher is a pioneering technology leader with more than 25 years of experience scaling category-defining companies and driving AI-first business transformation. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at Pebl (formerly Velocity Global), where she is leading the company's reinvention as an AI-first global workforce platform. Under her leadership, Pebl is reshaping the Employer of Record industry by combining 10+ years of compliance precision with AI-driven simplicity, speed, and transparency, empowering companies to hire and manage talent across 185+ countries. Francoise has a proven track record of building and scaling global organizations responsible for multi-billion-dollar revenue growth. She took both Square (2015) and Pinterest (2019) public as the executive leader of GTM strategy. Earlier at Google, she scaled SMB Global Sales and Operations into a 15B+ business, pioneering the application of machine learning to customer engagement. She currently serves on the boards of Qonto (Chair, Compensation Committee), Too Good To Go, and as a Board Observer at Alan. She started her career in Japan, working for L'Oreal in a manufacturing plant for three years, where she installed a Computer-Assisted Manufacturing System. After her MBA, she joined Booz Allen and Hamilton in Paris and San Francisco. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

The Farthest Reaches is a book about "Explanatory Universality". Explanatory Universality is a concept introduced by physicist and philosopher David Deutsch in his book "The Beginning of Infinity". Links, as mentioned in the audiobook can be found in the ebook available for free here: https://www.bretthall.org/the-farthest-reaches.html This present work follows the logic of that concept as it applies to education, psychology, morality, immigration, the trans issue, "evolutionary psychology" and the significance of people to physical reality and much more. This version is significantly longer and with superior audio production compared with the original podcast of the same name. These are the chapters and timestamps: 00:00 Preface 21:51 Chapter 1 - Universality and Reach 29:38 Chapter 2 - The Reach of Explanatory Universality 38:53 Chapter 3 - Explaining Explanatory Universality 47:31 Chapter 4 - Explanatory Universality and Education 1:00:27 Chapter 5 - Explanatory Universality, Psychological Science and IQ 1:03:41 Chapter 6 - Explanatory Universality and Adopting Culture 1:10:26 Chapter 7 - Explanatory Universality and IQ Part 2 1:14:58 Chapter 8 - Explanatory Universality and the “Trans Issue” 1:22:57 Chapter 9 - Explanatory Universality and Immigration 1:48:12 Chapter 10 - Explanatory Universality and Ethnicity 2:11:39 Chapter 11 - Explanatory Universality and Multiculturalism 2:23:22 Chapter 12 - Explanatory Universality and Mental Illness 2:32:35 Chapter 13 - Explanatory Universality, Hangups and Sexuality 2:41:26 Chapter 14 - Explanatory Universality and The Woke Left and The Woke Right 2:48:29 Chapter 15 - Explanatory Universality and Optimism 2:58:20 Chapter 16 - Explanatory Universality and Artificial Intelligences 3:09:59 Chapter 17 - Universality, Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Reach 3:17:07 Chapter 18 - Explanatory Universality and Evolutionary Psychology 3:31:20 Chapter 19 - Explanatory Universality and Individuality 3:39:05 Chapter 20 - Summary and Conclusions 4:08:18 Acknowledgements and Afterward   The author thanks David Deutsch ( ⁨@DavidDeutschPhysicist⁩  ) Naval Ravikant ( ⁨@NavalR⁩  ) Reid Nicewonder ( ⁨@CordialCuriosity⁩ ) and Peter Boghossian ( ⁨@drpeterboghossian⁩ ) for their crucial support and engagement. And to all other supporters who have contributed to the ongoing viability of ToKCast and my other content output. Brett Hall is a technical advisor and content creator, Ambassador to Conjecture Institute ( ⁨@ConjectureInstitute⁩ ) and Board Member of the National Progress Alliance (www.nationalprogressalliance.org) and holds undergraduate qualifications from: The University of New South Wales )in Physics and the Philosophy of Science) The University of Western Sydney (in Science and Mathematics Teaching) and Postgraduate Qualifications from Swinburne University, Melbourne (in Astronomy and Astrophysics). Macquarie University (in the Teaching of English Language) The Australian Catholic University (in Mathematics) and a partially completed post graduate certificate in Geology and Geophysics from Macquarie University. He lives in Sydney, Australia.

Born into family committed to public service, Dan Driehaus has been civically involved since birth. He continues to serve his community on Wyoming City Council, in addition to non-profit boards, public boards and through his own children's activities and schools. ​Dan earned his B.A. in Public Administration from Miami University in 1994. Following graduation, Dan served as the Volunteer Coordinator of the Joel Hyatt for Senate Campaign, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Following the campaign, Dan began his insurance career at Cincinnati Insurance Company, where he served as a commercial underwriter. As an insurance agent, from 1998 to 2012, Dan built a client list consisting of public entities, school systems, civic organizations, commercial accounts, non-profit entities & personal lines accounts. Since 2012, Dan has started his own firm, Driehaus Insurance Group. The insurance agency profession lends itself to community involvement. Dan enjoys serving with community members on several boards & civic organizations.​From 2014 to 2019, Dan served on the Cincinnati Planning Commission, eventually serving as Board Chair. During his tenure, Dan presided over 142 Planning Commission meetings, approved 23 updated community plans and hundreds of development projects, including Cincinnati Children's Hospital Expansion, the Anthem Walnut Hills Mixed-Use Development, Uptown Gateway Project and much more - as envisioned by residents and planning professionals.​From 2013 to 2018, Dan served on the board of Cincinnatus. From 2013 to present, Dan has served on the board, and eventually chaired, the Cincinnati Area Senior Services. Dan is also proud to serve as the Immediate Past Board Chair for Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky, a Board Member of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), the Chair of the Cincinnati Fire Museum, Chair of the Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club, and is a member of the Leadership Cincinnati Class 45.​As a member of Wyoming City Council, Dan serves on the Planning Commission, the Community Improvement Corporation, and is Wyoming's representative on the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Regional Council of Governments.

"One of the worst things is to have a passion to do something, but no idea how or where to start. That's where we come in—we're a resource. You're not floating out there alone." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund. Courtney Protz-Sanders, founder of Paws for Life Rescue and board member of the Michigan Pet Alliance, shares her journey from individual rescuer to statewide advocate for animal welfare. In this episode, Courtney and host Stacy LeBaron dive into how collaboration, legislative engagement, and education can transform communities and protect animals more effectively. With over two decades in the field, Courtney explains how the Michigan Pet Alliance (MPA) brings shelters, rescuers, pet owners, and professionals together to fight for legislative change, share resources, and strengthen local programs. From telehealth veterinary access and regional workshops to battling unjust ordinances like outdoor feeding bans, the MPA stands as a powerful force for change. This episode is packed with practical insights for individuals and organizations alike. Whether you're trapping your first colony cat or lobbying for animal welfare laws, you'll learn why uniting under a shared mission makes all the difference. Courtney's emphasis on education, proactive leadership, and building coalitions provides a hopeful roadmap for communities nationwide. Press Play Now For: Why collaboration is key to effective animal advocacy How the Michigan Pet Alliance supports community cat caretakers The fight to legalize telehealth veterinary services in Michigan Navigating ordinances that hinder TNR and outdoor feeding Practical tips for getting involved with local advocacy efforts The importance of accessible, high-quality training for rescuers Resources: Michigan Pet Alliance (http://michiganpet.org) Paws for Life Rescue (http://pawsforliferescue.org) TNR Certification Workshop (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/conferences-and-events/) CSNIP (Spay/Neuter) (http://csnip.org) All About Animals Rescue (http://allaboutanimalsrescue.org) Sponsor Links: Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies638) Follow & Review We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-community-cats-podcast/id1125752101?mt=2). Select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then share a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

Beyond has been proud to have been a small part of the the Brotherhood for the Fallen events, but to be emceeing the event and doing the media for the event is an absolute honor. Here we really talk about the organization and get to know some of the board members. Nice episode to listen to how incredible the Brotherhood for the Fallen really is.

WMAL GUEST: GARRETT EXNER (Marine Corps Veteran & Board Member, Veterans on Duty) WEBSITE: VetsOnDuty.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/VeteransOnDuty Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor & Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: GARRETT EXNER (Marine Corps Veteran & Board Member, Veterans on Duty) on Veterans Issues ON X: Secretary Duffy and Former Secretary Buttigieg Clash Over Air Traffic Woes WMAL GUEST: SUSAN FERRECHIO (National Politics Correspondent, The Washington Times) on the Latest Shutdown News CNBC: Trump Proposes 50-Year Mortgage, But Some Say Homeowner Savings Would Be Minimal Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, LVN Board Members Keith Maziarek and Justin Ergler sit down with Andrew Bayman, Partner at King and Spalding, for a wide-ranging discussion about what it means to think like an owner in the modern legal marketplace. This conversation reveals how law firms are transforming the business of law—replacing the billable hour with data-driven models that balance client outcomes and firm profitability. The group explores what it takes to make alternative fee arrangements succeed, why transparency builds stronger partnerships, and how collaboration between lawyers and business professionals fuels innovation. They also discuss the courage to defend value rather than default to discounts and the growing importance of understanding a client's business as deeply as the law itself.

Today we're broadcasting from the American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven as we're honoring our Service Members on Veteran's Day. We kicked off the show talking with Matt Cook who is the VP of Community Relations for Lake Michigan Credit Union. He and Huge talked about the impact of Folds of Honor and American Dunes, talked about some of the great ways they connect with our Veterans and the Community, and Matt told us that LMCU will be donating $5,000 to Folds of Honor. We then played an interview Huge had with Lt. Colonel Dan Rooney who started American Dunes and Folds of Honor. He and Huge talked about how it all began, told us a cool story about how Folds of Honor helped a family, and much more. We wrapped up the hour with Bob Partridge and Gretchen Tellman who are Board Members for LMCU. They talked about the impact that American Dunes has had on them, told us about their connection to Golf, talked about LMCU and their core values, and much more. In our second hour, we thought it would be fitting to play some Gold Star interviews so we could honor a couple of guys who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country. We were first joined by David Warsen Sr. as he talks about his son David Warsen Jr. We then played our Gold Star interview with Lucas Smith, who told us all about his brother Ross Smith. In our final hour, we were joined by former Michigan Basketball Head Coach John Beilein and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for our weekly "Talking Hoops" segment. Huge, John, and Josh talked about how great the Pistons have been playing as they're currently in 1st place in the Eastern Conference, previewed tonight's Michigan/Wake Forest Game, gave their thought's on Michigan State's win over Arkansas, and more. We then played another Gold Star interview as Huge spoke with Jamie Kline who told us about her brother-in-law Matthew Webber, who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Bob Partridge and Gretchen Tellman who are Board Members for LMCU. They talked about the impact that American Dunes has had on them, told us about their connection to Golf, talked about LMCU and their core values, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're broadcasting from the American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven as we're honoring our Service Members on Veteran's Day. We kicked off the show talking with Matt Cook who is the VP of Community Relations for Lake Michigan Credit Union. He and Huge talked about the impact of Folds of Honor and American Dunes, talked about some of the great ways they connect with our Veterans and the Community, and Matt told us that LMCU will be donating $5,000 to Folds of Honor. We then played an interview Huge had with Lt. Colonel Dan Rooney who started American Dunes and Folds of Honor. He and Huge talked about how it all began, told us a cool story about how Folds of Honor helped a family, and much more. We wrapped up the hour with Bob Partridge and Gretchen Tellman who are Board Members for LMCU. They talked about the impact that American Dunes has had on them, told us about their connection to Golf, talked about LMCU and their core values, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)? How can people in the West support the movement for a free and democratic Iran? How does the Iranian regime use chaos and violence to gain power? In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, anti-racism educator, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this episode, Jill interviews Zahra Amanpour, a human rights advocate. They discussed the movement for freedom and equality and women's rights in Iran and ways to support the movement. They also looked at how the current Iranian regime uses chaos and violence to sow discord within Iran and also around the world.Zahra Amanpour is a lifelong human rights advocate and a proud supporter of the Iranian Resistance movement. As a Board Member of the Women's Freedom Forum, Zahra works to amplify the voices of women fighting for their rights under repressive regimes and to shine a global light on their stories of resistance.Zahra continues to advocate for justice through every facet of her life. In the United States, she channels this commitment into economic empowerment, working to build a more equitable economy for underserved communities. Over the past two decades, she has helped thousands of individuals reclaim their economic agency and future. She currently resides in the New York area with her husband and two children and finds joy in music, nature, and discovering new corners of the world.LINKS@womenncri_en

WMAL GUEST: MATTHEW FARACI (Religious Freedom Advocate & Board Member, National Association of Christian Lawmakers) TOPIC: Almost 100 Faith Leaders Urge Trump to Step Up Pressure on Syria's President Over Humanitarian Aid SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/MatthewFaraci Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, November 10, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor & Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: CHARLIE SPIERING (Political Reporter, The Daily Mail) on the Latest Shutdown Developments VIDEO: Steve Nicks Boasts About Her Abortion WMAL GUEST: MATTHEW FARACI (Religious Freedom Advocate & Board Member, National Association of Christian Lawmakers) on the Persecution of Syrian Christians POST MILLENNIAL: BBC Director General, News Chief RESIGN After Trump Doctored Footage Scandal Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, November 10, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-founder and Board Member of The Lincoln Project, Rick Wilson is a renowned political strategist, infamous award-winning ad-maker and podcast host, writer, speaker, and political commentator on MSNBC, CNN, ABC News, NPR, Real Time with Bill Maher, and various American and international news national outlets. A 30-year veteran of national Republican politics, Rick got his start in the 1988 Presidential campaign of George Herbert Walker Bush and has produced groundbreaking and award-winning political advertising, strategic counsel to winning political candidates, SuperPACS, state parties, the national campaign committees, and corporate, association, and government clients across the nation and around the world. Rick has authored two New York Times bestsellers – Everything Trump Touches Dies and Running Against The Devil – A Plot To Save America from Trump And Democrats From Themselves – and often writes for The Washington Post, Politico, Rolling Stone, The Hill, The Bulwark, and the London Spectator. Rick brings his inimitable wit and wisdom back to The Back Room for a post-election wrap up! Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Mark Coleman, Author, Planet Pragmatism and Director of Advanced Energy Advisory and Innovation with TRC Companies about Establishing Trust, Rediscovering Humanity, and Planet Pragmatism.  Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes:  2:45 - Delightful things10:08 - Interview with Mark Coleman20:32 - How to work through all the Noise29:22 - How do you build Trust with doubtful people47:06 - Fieldnotes with Mark!Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Mark Coleman at https://www.markcolemaninsights.com/Guest  Bio:Mark C. Coleman is an award-winning author and recognized voice as a business and leadership advisor, entrepreneur, and educator specializing in sustainable change management and enterprise development. With over 25 years of experience, he inspires both current and future leaders to embrace principled leadership founded on pragmatism, dignity, trust, and accountability. He has served as a strategic advisor to numerous leading organizations across academia, industry, emerging enterprises, and government, focusing on the intersection of societal change, environmental risk, and sustainable innovation. Mr. Coleman currently serves as Director of Advisory and Innovation within TRC's Advanced Energy (AE) business segment where he works with leaders across the organization and with partners and clients to strategically advance best-in-class integrated solutions to complex energy and business challenges. His work is focused on the nexus of energy and environmental innovation and the emergent sustainable economy, marked by solutions which are decarbonized, digital, decentralized, and which also embody social impact, environmental justice, and economic equity at their foundation.As the founder of Convergence Mitigation Management (CMM), a high-impact business intelligence, strategy, and management consultancy, Mr. Coleman provides custom advisory services to entrepreneurs, small and medium sized businesses, government, applied research, and non-governmental organizations.In July 2025 Mr. Coleman published his 4th book, Planet Pragmatism: The New Path to Prosperity. Mark currently serves as a Board Member of Ecology Prime, a global platform catalyzing ecologic education, outreach, and communications. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for Cayuga Community College and as an adjunct instructor of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprise at the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University where he teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in Sustainable Enterprise. Mr. Coleman resides in the Finger Lakes region of New York with his wife and two sons. Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MuSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

The Royal BC Museum Foundation is looking for a builder—a connector who can turn vision into impact. In this episode of Opportunity Spotlight, Christoph Clodius talks with Cristi Main and Robert Peterson about the Foundation's new Director of Development role, why it's vital to the Museum's future, and how the right leader can help rekindle trust and excitement around this beloved BC institution.

In this episode of the Iowa Church Leaders Podcast, Tom chats with one of the CEM Board Members and Pastor of Central Church of Christ in Griswold, Iowa. Together, they reflect on his years of ministry in Iowa and talk about the exciting direction CEM is heading—developing a more clearly defined Iowa Restoration Movement Church Network. You'll hear how this renewed vision is striving to help churches across our state connect, raise up new leaders, encourage current pastors, and care well for ministry families serving in Iowa.

In this Fan Favorite episode of the Second in Command Podcast, Cameron Herold speaks with Anna Collins, President and COO of Bulletproof, the globally recognized brand behind Bulletproof Coffee, supplements, and biohacking products designed to help people perform better, think faster, and live healthier lives. She is also a Board Member of Ladies Who Launch.Before joining Bulletproof, Anna led multi-billion-dollar businesses at Amazon, Microsoft, and CVS Health, bringing a data-driven, operational mindset to every stage of growth. In this conversation, she reveals how she helped Bulletproof evolve from a niche “biohacker” brand into a household name—streamlining operations, tightening focus, and scaling omnichannel distribution without losing its visionary edge.Anna also shares her leadership principles, from managing a founder with 100 ideas a day to running metrics-driven weekly business reviews that keep innovation grounded in reality. Her insights bridge the gap between entrepreneurial chaos and corporate discipline, showing how great COOs turn vision into execution.Timestamped Highlights[00:00:00] – Cameron introduces this episode as one of the most downloaded in show history.[00:01:14] – Anna's career journey: from Microsoft and Amazon to joining Bulletproof.[00:03:52] – Why she left Amazon Prime for a mission-driven brand.[00:05:36] – What convinced her Bulletproof wasn't just a fad—but a real performance enhancer.[00:06:23] – Partnering with Dave Asprey: defining roles between visionary and operator.[00:07:18] – The challenge of narrowing focus when everything looks like a good idea.[00:08:54] – Bringing Amazon's frameworks—tenets, principles, and data mechanisms—into Bulletproof.[00:10:07] – How structure helped Dave trust the team and delegate.[00:10:26] – Shutting down international markets and cutting SKUs to simplify growth.[00:11:59] – Expanding into Amazon marketplace and corporate distribution channels.[00:13:28] – Convincing the founder to “grow beyond the core biohacker.”[00:17:00] – Managing an idea-rich founder without stifling creativity.[00:18:37] – Anna's leadership philosophy: define reality, create possibility, say thank you.[00:21:00] – Rebuilding Bulletproof's vision, mission, and values for clarity and culture.[00:24:20] – Weekly Business Reviews: the data-driven rhythm behind execution.[00:30:32] – How Anna divides her focus across key stakeholders—customers, team, and growth.[00:36:35] – Simplifying the Bulletproof brand for mainstream accessibility.[00:38:00] – Where she struggles as a leader—and the balance between speed and empathy.[00:42:33] – The advice she'd give her 21-year-old self: don't take it all so seriously.About the GuestAnna Collins is the President and COO of Bulletproof overseeing strategy, operations, and omnichannel growth for the globally recognized biohacking brand. Previously, she led billion-dollar initiatives at Amazon, where she managed global Prime membership programs, and at Microsoft, where she built the search advertising business from concept to $1.6B in revenue. She is also a Board Member of Ladies Who Launch.A Harvard MBA and transformational leader, Anna specializes in building scalable systems that bridge creative vision with operational discipline. At Bulletproof, she's helped expand the company from its core biohacker audience to a broader wellness market—making human optimization accessible to everyone.

This week, we interview Amir Abolfathi. Amir is an experienced innovator and medical device executive with a proven record of building and scaling successful enterprises.  He was a founding team member of uLab Systems, Tusker Medical (acquired by Smith and Nephew), and Sonitus Medical. Amir also served for 6 years as an Officer and Vice President of R&D at Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN), the creator of a unique, invisible orthodontic product. Previously, Amir was the first member of the senior management team at Embolic Protection Inc. (acquired by Boston Scientific), where he was a consulting VP of Operations. In early 1995, Amir co-founded EndoTex Interventional Systems (acquired by Boston Scientific), developers of minimally invasive solutions for the treatment of carotid artery disease. Demonstrated strength in capital strategy and fundraising, with over $280M raised since 2006 and prior contributions to securing $300M from 1995 to 2006, supported by deep venture capital, banking, and strategic partnership networks. Inventor of more than 100 issued patents, with significant contributions in M&A, IPOs, and corporate spin-offs. Served as a public officer of a publicly traded company, bringing broad governance, compliance, and investor relations expertise. Currently, focusing on executive mentorship and board leadership, guiding entrepreneurs and next-generation executives to realize their vision, while serving as a trusted advisor and executive coach.

The Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 school district will soon have a largely new school board.

Not every day do you meet someone who's worked their way from the sales floor to the GM's office — and now sits on the advisory board for an AI company that's changing how dealerships leverage AI in operations. In Part 2 of our AI mini-series with Matador AI, Jen sits down with Uli DeMartino, a seasoned operator turned advisor, to talk about how AI is being used inside real dealerships today—from improving follow-up consistency to bridging sales and service for a stronger customer experience. Uli shares what he's learned turning around underperforming stores, what he looks for first when he walks into a struggling dealership, and how he's helping shape Matador AI into a dealer-first platform that augments people, not replaces them. If you've ever wondered what AI looks like through the eyes of a real GM who's lived the grind, this one's a must-listen! https://matador.ai/ | Uli DeMartino | uli.demartino@matador.ai  Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

The most expensive race in city history is won by Elizabeth Shaffer-She talked with Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News

The most expensive race in city history is won by Elizabeth Shaffer-She talked with Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News

This $200M Money Manager Combines Financial Planning & Wealth Management – Meet Robert Finley Founder VirtueAMRobert P. Finley CFA, CFP®Founder & Principal at Virtue Asset ManagementVirtueAM.comAUM $200M AUMBioRobert P. Finley CFA, CFPRobert Finley is a Fee-only Certified Financial Planner and Portfolio Manager in Barrington, Chicago and Glenview Illinois. Robert is a CFA® charterholder and a CFP™ certificant with over 20 years of experience. As a trusted senior portfolio manager and fee-only financial planner in Chicago, Robert most recently managed over $375 million in assets for high-net-worth individuals. Robert has been featured in Barron's, CNBC, USA Today, US News, Money Magazine, MarketWatch,NerdWallet and Fund Intelligence. Robert serves as an Executive Board Member of the Barrington Chamber of Commerce, is an active member of the Barrington Lions Club, and also contributes as a Board Member of Evergreen Cemetery.Robert grew up in Glenview, Illinois and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Finance major. He started his career in Wealth Management at LaSalle Bank, managing money and creating financial plans for high net worth individuals, business owners, foundations and endowments. In 2007, LaSalle Bank was purchased by Bank of America and the Wealth Management department was integrated with U.S. Trust. In April 2013, Robert stayed in Chicago and moved to TIAA-CREF's Trust department as a Senior Portfolio Manager.In addition to his professional certifications, Robert is also a member of American Mensa, the Financial Planning Association, the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), a Board Member of the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Barrington Lions Club. He lives in Barrington, Illinois with his wife and two children.

Episode #230 of The High Flyers Podcast features Bowen Pan, who led the creation of Facebook Marketplace and held product leadership roles at Trade Me, Meta, Stripe, and Common Room. He now advises startups and serves on boards including NZME and the Auckland University Business School.Born in China and raised in New Zealand, Bowen shares how learnt English at age nine, how he built Facebook Marketplace from a hackathon, worked directly with Mark Zuckerberg, and led global teams across Silicon Valley. He reflects on lessons in execution, leadership, and returning home to help build the next generation of world-class companies from Australia and New Zealand.It's time to explore your curiosity. Please enjoy.________To support this podcast, check out our some of our sponsors & get discounts:→ $1,000 off Vanta: Your compliance superpower — vanta.com/high→ Get up to 6 months of Notion's Business plan for free with Notion AI included (worth $12K): Go to - https://ntn.so/highflyers & click “Apply Now”If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us or recommend future guests, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today!Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, University of Melbourne and more.________CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy!________Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterGet in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly hereContact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! ________The High Flyers Podcast is described as a "meticulously researched biography" that uncovers the untold stories of remarkable people and companies -- redefining the "high flyer". Launched in 2020, we have ranked in the global top ten podcasts for past two years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200 episodes released. Excerpts of the podcast have been featured in Forbes, AFR, Daily Telegraph, and showcased at SXSW.200+ guests have joined host, Vidit Agarwal on the show from 15+ countries, including The CEO's of multi-billion dollar companies like Telstra, Bunnings, Australia Post, Woolworths, Airwallex, Eucalyptus, Tennis Australia etc; Board Members at Macquarie Bank, ANZ, Reserve Bank etc; Former Prime Minister of Australia; Globally renowned Tech CEO's from Google, Microsoft, Xero etc, Successful Venture Capital and Family Office Investors; CIO's at the world's biggest superannuation funds; Leading Entertainers; Olympic Gold Medal Winning Athletes and interesting minds you wouldn't have heard of that are changing the world. Our parent company, Curiosity Centre is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Functional Leaders, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com

Send us a textIn this episode of The Difference podcast, Host Jay Werth is joined by Convergent's Pam Reid and Andy Brubaker to discuss Effective Board Management. Topics discussed include: Governance vs. management (setting boundaries)Clarifying roles and responsibilitiesEffective use of committees and task forcesAssessing performance & handling underperformanceKeeping members engaged and developing their leadershipIf you enjoyed this episode, we invite you to join us for our upcoming webinar "Board Members' Role in Fundraising" on November 13 at 1:30 PM ET. Register Now!

 During a special episode of ASUG Talks recorded live at the recent Dallas-Forth Worth ASUG Chapter Meeting, Geoff Scott, ASUG CEO & Chief Community Champion was joined by a panel of current and former ASUG board members: Jamie Lee, Tony Caesar, and Craig Dalziel. The group focused on a timely and critical topic:  future-proofing IT careers.  With advances in AI changing the ways enterprises work and shifts in the industry job markets, it has never been more important for IT professionals to take steps to ensure they are continually improving their skillsets and expanding their knowledge base.  Key Topics:   The need for knowledge workers to effectively leverage AIThe importance of networking and building meaningful professional relationships Understanding the business needs and using AI to meet those needs.  Related Insights:  Tune into an exclusive interview with SAP executive board member Thomas Saueressig: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saps-thomas-saueressig-on-public-and-private-cloud/id1613357106?i=1000733593928

This episode of Deans Counsel is the second of three featuring special guest host, Alex Triantis, Dean of the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University, and a previous guest (on Episode 16) of the podcast. Alex and co-host Jim Ellis speak with Francisco Veloso, Dean of INSEAD, The Business School for the World.Professor Veloso joined INSEAD from Imperial College Business School, where he served as Dean from 2017 to 2023. Previously, he was the Dean at Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics in Portugal.Professor Veloso is a leading authority in entrepreneurship and innovation and his expertise is recognized by government and policy makers. He previously acted as an advisor on innovation, entrepreneurship and industrial development to both the Portuguese Government and to European Commissioner Carlos Moedas. He is also a trusted advisor and Board Member to several startups and established firms. In this internationally-focused conversation, Veloso talks about the first two years of his experience managing a truly global business school with campuses in Europe, Asia, Middle East and the US. Some of the highlights include:-changes in international student flow during this period of protectionism-investment in career services-managing faculty -- and his time -- across multiple international locations-Francisco's advice for deansLearn more about Francisco VelosoLearn more about our special guest host, Alex TriantisComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

Mike Stubbs went to war at 18 and came back with medals, scars, and stories most never hear. In this episode, he opens up about a moment that changed his life and the decades-long mission that followed, plus we'll shed light on the parts of military service that don't make the history books. Listen in for a raw, real conversation that honors courage, connection, and the fight to be remembered. Key takeaways to listen for What the Purple Heart really means Why Mike volunteered for Vietnam and what happened the day he was shot The story behind Mike's Silver Star and how it was nearly forgotten What it meant to serve as a tunnel rat in Vietnam Mike's out-of-body experience that changed everything Resources mentioned in this episode Queen City Honor Flight VA Home Loans in 2025: Myths, Facts, and Game-Changing Updates with John Bell III Rebuilding Hope: How the VA Supports Veterans After Disasters – A Conversation with John Bell 364 - VA Home Loan with Executive Director, Mr. John Bell III June 17, 1967: The Battle of Xom Bo II by David J. Hearne About Mike Stubbs Mike is a highly decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War, serving as a Machine Gunner and Tunnel Rat with the 2nd Battalion/28th Infantry/1st Infantry Division. A committed veterans advocate, he currently serves as Commander of MOPH Combat Wounded Veterans Chapter 634 and is a Board Member for Queen City Honor Flight. Stubbs' dedication has been recognized with significant honors, including the MOPH National Patriot of the Year (2014-2015) and induction into the North Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2018. He continues to live the values learned in service by leading and supporting his fellow Veterans. Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

In this episode, we sit down with Mario Dipola, newly appointed Board Member of the St. Johns County Airport Authority, and Courtney K. Pittman, Interim Executive Director of the St. Augustine Airport, to explore the surprisingly fascinating world of the airport and its governing authority. What we thought would be a straightforward topic turned into one of the most interesting conversations we've had—full of facts, stories, and insights we didn't see coming. From the airport's unique role in the community to how the authority operates behind the scenes, this one might just make you an unexpected fan of local aviation!

On this episode, Richard Clarke, Chief Data and Analytics Officer and Board Member at Highmark Health, joins the podcast to discuss creating meaningful innovation and impact through AI. He dives into the concept of agentic AI and how it's shaping the future of healthcare delivery. Richard also offers advice for emerging leaders on building resilient organizations that can thrive amid rapid technological change.

What happens when leaders try to serve everyone?They end up serving no one. UATX President Dr. Carlos Carvalho reveals “The Value Blindspot” reshaping higher ed — and how CEOs can avoid the same trap.===========CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest: Dr. Carlos CarvalhoDr. Carlos Carvalho is the President of the University of Austin. Prior to taking on this role, he spent 15 years as a professor at the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business, where he held the La Quinta Centennial Professorship and founded the Salem Center for Policy. A native of Brazil, Dr. Carvalho earned his doctorate in statistics from Duke University and has also taught at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His research focuses on Bayesian statistics in complex, high-dimensional problems with applications ranging from economics to genetics to public policy. At UATX, he is leading a bold effort to build a new university that stands for American principles and academic excellence.

Disciplined, purpose-driven innovation, anchored in governance, data, and the human experience, beats shiny-object hype.In this mega-episode, Lisa Fry, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at SCP Health, discusses “purposeful innovation” that reduces clinician burden and elevates patient experience: ED-volume prediction to align coverage, early pilots of ambient scribing, and patient-preferred models like hospital-at-home. She explains the guardrails, an enterprise architecture review board, commitments to core platforms, and stage-gated pilots with predefined success metrics, to avoid the “tyranny of the urgent” and scale only what works. Nancye Feistritzer, DNP, RN—VP, Center for Care Delivery & Innovation at Emory Healthcare, talks about how bold initiatives, including the Apple hospital work and implementing Epic on Apple devices, succeed only when they explicitly align with an organization's strategy, mission, and values. Nick Yaitsky, Board Member for TAG Digital Health, urges outcome-first AI roadmaps: accept that healthcare data is imperfect, mitigate bias by fine-tuning models to local populations and even individual patients, and build trust in the same way we came to trust GPS, through consistent, measurable results and governance. Olga Ryzhikova, Founding Partner at Kepler Team, tackles adoption by starting integration where clinicians work (SMART on FHIR/SSO), designing modern user experiences, and favoring ambient, low-click workflows so tools remain in use. Ron Strachan, Global Healthcare CIO Advisor, addresses rural access, noting that resilient, low-bandwidth virtual care and platform economies can “meet patients where they are.” His own brain-tumor journey underscores how imaging precision and reliable infrastructure can change outcomes. Finally, Wes Whitaker, AVP of Growth Strategy & Data Analytics, shows population health at scale: unifying EHR, eligibility, claims, and ADT into a modern cloud/Databricks stack, then applying predictive models to anticipate ER visits, target outreach, drive attribution, and prove ROI, while tightening security with role-based access. Together, their message is clear: govern hard, integrate early, pilot fast, measure relentlessly, and scale empathetically. Tune in and learn how to innovate with rigor, scale with empathy, and deliver measurable value!ResourcesConnect with Lisa Fry on LinkedIn here.Follow SCP Health on LinkedIn here and visit their website here.Follow and connect with Nancye Feistritzer on LinkedIn.Learn more about Emory Healthcare on LinkedIn and their website.Connect with and follow Nick Yaitsky on LinkedIn.Discover more about the TAG Digital Health Society on LinkedIn and explore their website.Follow and connect with Olga Ryzhikova on LinkedIn.Learn more about the Kepler Team on their LinkedIn and explore their website.Connect with Ron Strachan on LinkedIn here.Explore Zoom's website and learn more about them on their LinkedIn.Follow and connect with Wes Whitaker on LinkedIn.Discover more about Premise Health on their LinkedIn and visit their website.

Marieke Flament explores how stablecoins are reshaping global finance and what today's leaders need to thrive in a decentralized financial system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this important episode, we take a very brave stance on America's least fortunate and punch down very hard. — — — Become a valued and cherished Board Member today: https://www.patreon.com/timelineearth… Check out LineMart, our Official TLE Merchandise store: https://www.toplobsta.com/collections/timeline-earth — — — Recorded LIVE every Wednesday! (10/23/2025) Featuring, the "The Golden Throat", Car Campit: https://twitter.com/TLE_Car And the "Number One PTO User of the Year", Aaron: https://twitter.com/btwa_RETURNS And as always, the wise and Dionysian Birdarchist: https://twitter.com/TLEbirdarchist And of course, the team's erudite investigator Paz: https://twitter.com/TLEPaz Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/timelineearth — — — THE EARTH IS A LINE!

A CMO Confidential Interview with Abhay Parasnis, Founder & CEO of Typeface, Board Member of Dropbox and Schneider Electronic, formerly EVP of Adobe. Abhay discusses the large gap between AI expectations and execution, the human and cultural issues in the way of adoption, and the C-Suite's responsibility to "guide the change" versus demand and monitor progress. Key topics include: recognizing and managing the 3 types of resistance; why specific targeted use cases are the best way to begin; the difference between Moore's Law and Amara's Law; and how to determine if you are a resistor or a pragmatic business leader. Tune in to hear an analogy of why AI is similar to Formula One where everyone has a powerful vehicle and winning is driven by how teams master and manage that power. AI is the biggest shift of our careers—but most companies are stuck at the “cool demo” stage. In this episode, former Adobe CTO/CPO and Typeface founder/CEO Abhay Parasnis joins Mike Linton to unpack the AI cold start problem: how to move from experiments to enterprise impact. We cover where the C-suite is pushing, why practitioners are hesitating, and how to design lighthouse wins that change the org—not just the deck.Abhay shares hard numbers (a 93% lift from email personalization in 120 days), why “watermelon metrics” derail programs, and the new reality that as agents/bots consume more content, your brand narrative must be built for machines and humans. We dig into the accountability shift from agencies to in-house teams, how to evaluate vendors without boiling the ocean, and the culture moves leaders need to close the gap between ambition and adoption.What you'll learnA practical AI playbook: pick one revenue-adjacent use case, rewire the process, measure before/after, then scaleHow to align the board, C-suite, and operators to avoid “innovation theater”Where AI drives top-line growth vs. simple cost takeout—and how to prove itSpotting resistance (job loss fears, “new thing” fatigue, agency incentives) and converting it into momentumThe right vendor questions (and red flags) to separate sizzle from outcomesWhy authenticity, governance, and legal guardrails must ship with your AI stackAbout AbhayFounder & CEO of Typeface (AI-powered personalized marketing). Former CTO & CPO at Adobe; leadership roles at Microsoft and Oracle; board member at Dropbox and Schneider Electric.Sponsor — QuadMarketing only works when everything works together. That's why Quad is obsessed with reducing friction and integrating smarter—so your marketing machine runs faster with better ROI. See how better gets done: https://www.quad.com/buildbetterChapters (38:00)00:00 Intro & sponsor01:10 Guest intro & topic setup03:10 The AI cold start problem & Amara's Law07:00 C-suite urgency vs. practitioner reality11:30 Beyond efficiency: driving top-line growth15:10 Content demand, bots/agents, and “watermelon metrics”19:20 Case study: 93% lift from email personalization23:30 Resistance patterns: job loss, new-thing fatigue, agency economics29:10 Vendor questions & lighthouse projects that actually ship33:10 Legal, authenticity, and governance considerations35:30 Closing advice: beginner's mindset + bet on people37:30 WrapSubscribeNew episodes every Tuesday on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify. If you're a CMO, CEO, CFO, COO, founder, or rising marketing leader—hit subscribe for executive-level conversations that translate directly to results.Host: Mike LintonGuest: Abhay Parasnis ( @typefaceai )Tags:CMO Confidential,Mike Linton,Abhay Parasnis,Typeface,Adobe,AI in marketing,AI cold start,Generative AI,Amara's Law,Marketing leadership,Change management,C suite,Board of directors,Agency model,Marketing efficiency,Top line growth,Email personalization,Content at scale,Marketing ROI,Measurement,Watermelon metrics,MarTech,CDP,Vendors,Quad,Sponsor,Marketing podcast,Digital transformation,Creative operations,PersonalizationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on BA Core Values, hosts Dylan Rivera and Superintendent Chuck Perry welcome Steve Allen, President of the Broken Arrow Board of Education, and Dr. Kate Williams, Board Member. Together, they share their passion for serving the Broken Arrow community, their dedication to doing what's right for kids, and their belief in the district's vision for providing an exceptional education for every student. From supporting teachers to building a stronger community, Steve and Kate offer heartfelt perspectives on what makes Broken Arrow Public Schools truly special.

Vic Verchereau welcomes Justin Sheehan, who is the Legal Director and General Counsel at Michigan Community Resources. Justin Sheehan is a Lansing born and bred attorney with a fierce pride for the diverse and resilient Capital City he calls home. A twice over graduate of Michigan State University, in social work and law respectively. As the Legal Director and General Counsel for Michigan Community Resources, Sheehan's organization offers support to nonprofit and grassroots organizations with capacity building services, tailored cohort experiences, and legal guidance. His involvement in the area is extensive and includes the Chairman of the Lansing Empowerment Network, Vice-Chairman of The Ourspace Foundation, Board Member of the Lansing Growth Fund, Board Member of The Empowerment Institute for Michigan Foundation, Board Member of the Malcolm X Community Commission, member of the Lansing School District's Multicultural Education Taskforce, and member of the Senior Advisory Team for Lansing Community College's Office of Empowerment. Having helped lead the team for the Lansing Promise, he is someone who cares and is making a difference in the Mid-Michigan area. Dial up this edition of the Leadership Lowdown! Host Vic Verchereau gets the scoop on all of the good work being done right here on the Michigan Business Network! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

In this weeks' Scale Your Sales Podcast episode, my guest is Michelle Kim.   She is a marketing leader with 20+ years scaling growth at FlutterFlow, Pantastic, Amplitude, and Okta (through IPO). She excel at building high-performance teams, driving demand, and shaping categories also to advisor for startups across stages. Board Member at Women in Revenue and leader at GTM Leader Society, fostering connection and thought leadership among executives.   In today's episode of Scale Your Sales podcast, Michelle shares her expertise in scaling organizations through rapid change and the evolving world of AI. She discusses why curiosity and strategic questioning are essential for modern leaders and how adaptability, customer focus, and seamless buyer experiences drive success. This insightful conversation offers practical guidance for leaders looking to inspire growth and thrive through change.   Welcome to Scale Your Sales Podcast, Michelle Kim.     Timestamps: 00:00 The Superpower of Good Questions 04:13 Custom Strategies Over Playbooks 06:45 Curiosity: Key to Success 10:16 Customer Understanding Drives Success 12:56 Informed Buyers Shape First Calls 18:32 Metrics-Driven Funnel Optimization 22:33 Change Brings Discomfort, Opportunity 24:26 Amplifying Teams and Outcomes 27:15 Ask Better Questions for Answers   https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejeankim/ https://x.com/michellejeank     Janice B Gordon is the award-winning Customer Growth Expert and Scale Your Sales Framework founder. She is by LinkedIn Sales 15 Innovating Sales Influencers to Follow 2021, the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Customer Experience Nov 2020 and 150 Women B2B Thought Leaders You Should Follow in 2021. Janice helps companies worldwide to reimagine revenue growth thought customer experience and sales.   Book Janice to speak virtually at your next event: https://janicebgordon.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/janice-b-gordon/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaniceBGordon   Scale Your Sales Podcast: https://scaleyoursales.co.uk/podcast   More on the blog: https://scaleyoursales.co.uk/blog   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janicebgordon   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScaleYourSales   And more! Visit our podcast website https://scaleyoursales.co.uk/podcast/ to watch or listen.

New Zealand's first sports school will open next year, in a partnership with Wellington Phoenix. The New Zealand Performance Academy in Upper Hutt will operate as a charter school for serious aspiring sportspeople. The academy will initially offer elite football training alongside the Wellington Phoenix Academy, as well as rugby training. Other sports will be added over time. The school will teach a nationally recognised curriculum along with key skills such as leadership, mental health and nutrition. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Josh Hirten, Environmental Discipline Leader at CDM Smith about The Silver Tsunami, Mentorship, and Global Collaboration.   Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 1:39 - Diving Adventures with Nic & Laura8:30 - Interview with Josh Hirten Starts13:34- Sampling through cavern diving 22:04 - Impact of professional organization 29:05 - Field Notes with Josh!Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Joshua Hirten at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-hirten-pg-22940/Guest  Bio:Joshua Hirten, PG is an Environmental Discipline Leader at CDM Smith with over 28 years of experience. He holds an MS in Geology from the University of Florida, BA in Geology from the State University of New York, Buffalo, and is registered Professional Geologist in Florida.Josh is part of the Sky Wave at CDM Smith Team that combines data acquisition and machine learning to obtain detailed results to drive data to decisions. Josh is the Program Manager for the Waste Cleanup Program at the FDEP. In addition to environmental projects, Josh developed and conducted Project Management training at over 20 locations globally.Josh is actively involved in professional activities, serving as Board Member for National Association of Environmental Professionals and Vice President for Florida Association of Environmental Professionals.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

ECB board members continue to dampen hopes of further rate cuts. We hear from the heads of the Austrian and Croatian central banks who believe risks remain on both sides. U.S. President Donald Trump has hailed a ‘very good phone call' with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin ahead of Ukraine talks in Budapest. President Volodomyr Zelenskyy is due to hold talks at the White House later today. And in banking news, the U.S.-listed shares giant BBVA pop after the Spanish giant failed in its €17bn hostile takeover bid of rival lender Sabadell. It did not manage to reach the 30 per cent threshold to be granted a second attempt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thousands of people in Desoto County have signed a petition demanding that School Board member Michele Henley resign. Henley is under fire for her support of a convicted child sex predator. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this episode, we talk about the power of kale and homeschooling. — — — Become a valued and cherished Board Member today: https://www.patreon.com/timelineearth… Check out LineMart, our Official TLE Merchandise store: https://www.toplobsta.com/collections/timeline-earth — — — Recorded LIVE every Wednesday! (10/14/2025) Featuring, the "The Golden Throat", Car Campit: https://twitter.com/TLE_Car And as always, the wise and Dionysian Birdarchist: https://twitter.com/TLEbirdarchist And of course, the team's erudite investigator Paz: https://twitter.com/TLEPaz Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/timelineearth — — — THE EARTH IS A LINE!

Dr. Geoff Dow, CEO of 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals and former malaria drug developer at Walter Reed, joins the Tick Boot Camp Podcast to unpack the science and strategy behind treating babesiosis. Drawing parallels to malaria, Dow explains why tafenoquine (brand: Arakoda), FDA-approved for malaria prevention, is being studied for Babesia, how coinfections (Borrelia, Bartonella) complicate care, and why chronic illness needs a different clinical approach. He previews an upcoming Mount Sinai trial for chronic babesiosis focused on fatigue outcomes and discusses real-world diagnostics using FDA-approved blood donor screening plus PCRs from Galaxy Diagnostics and Mayo Clinic. The conversation also touches on prophylaxis concepts, immune dysregulation, and building a clearer path from anecdote to evidence for the tick-borne disease community. Guest Geoff Dow, BSc, MBA, PhD CEO & Board Member, 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals Background: Biotechnology (Perth, Australia), PhD in malaria drug discovery, decade at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, MBA in the U.S. Leads clinical programs exploring tafenoquine for babesiosis. Key Topics & Takeaways Malaria ↔ Babesiosis Parallels: Both are red-blood-cell parasites; acute symptoms driven by red cell destruction. Similar drug targets justify testing some anti-malarials against Babesia. Why Tafenoquine (Arakoda): An 8-aminoquinoline that induces oxidative stress in RBCs; distinct mechanism from atovaquone + azithromycin combo (current standard for acute babesiosis), potentially useful for resistance management. Chronic vs. Acute Disease: Acute babesiosis in immunocompetent patients often responds to standard care; chronic illness remains under-defined and underserved. Coinfections Are Common: Many chronically ill patients present with Borrelia, Bartonella, and Babesia together; diagnostics and treatment need to acknowledge polymicrobial reality. Upcoming Clinical Trial (Mount Sinai): Population: Chronic babesiosis with disabling fatigue, plus Babesia symptoms (e.g., air hunger, anemia) and lab evidence in the last 12 months. Regimen: 4-day loading dose then 200 mg weekly of tafenoquine for 3 months. Outcomes: Patient-reported fatigue (quality-of-life) + monthly molecular testing (FDA blood donor test, Galaxy Diagnostics PCR, Mayo Clinic PCR) during treatment and 3 months post-therapy. Goals: Demonstrate symptom improvement, assess eradication signals, and validate accessible diagnostics against an FDA-accepted assay. Prophylaxis & Post-Exposure Ideas: Animal data suggest short-course tafenoquine can eradicate early Babesia; human prophylaxis trials face feasibility and regulatory hurdles. Diagnostics Gap: Need for standardized, sensitive tools to define chronic babesiosis and track response. This trial also serves as a real-world diagnostic comparison. Immune Dysregulation & IACI: Overlap among long COVID, ME/CFS, post-treatment Lyme—shared theme of immune dysregulation with possible persistent antigen stimulation. Safety Notes: G6PD deficiency is relevant to 8-aminoquinolines; established safety database exists for malaria prevention dosing—critical as studies expand to babesiosis. Notable Quotes “You've got to put some lines in the sand—run the trial, collect data, and move the field forward.” “The best we can do for chronic disease starts with defining it—and validating the diagnostics we use to track it.” “8-aminoquinolines offer a different mechanism than current babesiosis standards—key for resistance and combinations.” Resources Mentioned Arakoda (tafenoquine): FDA-approved for malaria prevention; under study for babesiosis. Diagnostics: FDA-approved Babesia blood donor screen; Galaxy Diagnostics PCR; Mayo Clinic PCR. Organizations & Events: ILADS, Global Lyme Alliance, tick-borne disease conferences. Research Partners: Mount Sinai (NYC), Tulane University (Bartonella/Borrelia collaboration). Who Should Listen Patients with chronic Lyme or chronic babesiosis symptoms (fatigue, air hunger, anemia) Clinicians seeking updates on Babesia treatment research and diagnostics Caregivers and advocates tracking IACI and immune dysregulation science Researchers exploring antimalarial repurposing for tick-borne diseases Call to Action Subscribe to Tick Boot Camp and share this episode with someone navigating chronic tick-borne illness.

This week, Big Chief takes a heartfelt ride on The Whiskey Trip with two remarkable guests — Seth Fuston, U.S. Air Force Veteran and Co-Founder & President of Staves of Honor, and Eric Lytle, dedicated First Responder and Board Member. Together, they share the story of Staves of Honor, a nonprofit built to support veterans, first responders, and law enforcement officers through fellowship, charity, and the shared love of whiskey. What began as a small brotherhood of service members has grown into a nationwide movement — pouring hope and purpose back into the lives of those who've sacrificed so much. As a veteran himself, Big Chief understands the challenges that come after service — the search for belonging, the weight of the memories, and the need for community. Over two incredible barrel picks from The Blendery, the three men raise a glass to those who serve, protect, and continue to lead with heart:     •    “Final Ryde” – an undisclosed blend of 75/21/4 bourbon, 60/36/4 bourbon, and 95/5 rye whiskey, finished in a 15-year-old “BuffTurkey” barrel.     •    “Razz Hunny Pie” – a beautiful mix of 60/36/4 Indiana bourbon blended with a 51/45/4 bourbon from Green River, finished in an 18-year-old Barton 1792 barrel. With each pour, they talk about the mission, the meaning, and the magic that happens when whiskey brings people together for something bigger than themselves. So pour one with us, take a deep breath, and join Big Chief, Seth, and Eric as they toast to service, healing, and brotherhood — because at Staves of Honor, every pour has a purpose, and every sip honors sacrifice.