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In this episode of The Six-Figure Author Experiment, Lee and Russell share their insights on the realities of being an author, discussing everything from book launches to the challenges of sustaining a long-term career. Their candid conversation provides actionable advice for writers navigating both the creative and business sides of publishing. Here are five key takeaways:* Prioritize Collaboration Over Immediate Sales: While events like Comic-Con can feel exhausting, Lee emphasizes the real value in networking and building relationships. Long-term collaborations and connections can create opportunities far more valuable than a few book sales at an event.* Leverage Online Reader Engagement: In-person signings are often time-consuming and may not yield high returns. Both Lee and Russell suggest shifting to online platforms like TikTok or hosting virtual signings, where authors can engage with a larger audience without the physical and financial burdens of traveling.* Balance Creativity With Business Goals: Lee and Russell discuss the tension between pursuing creative projects and achieving financial success. Writers should find a balance—exploring creative freedom while making decisions that support financial stability and growth.* Test and Adapt Marketing Strategies: Russell shares his experience of launching a book trilogy that didn't hit the high expectations. The key lesson is to experiment with marketing tactics, such as cover designs or ads, and be willing to adjust strategies based on what works best for your audience.* Create a Sustainable Work Environment: Both hosts stress the importance of maintaining physical health and preventing burnout. Lee highlights the benefits of creating an ergonomic workspace and setting boundaries to sustain long-term productivity in your writing career.Final Thoughts: Lee and Russell remind writers that success is a marathon, not a sprint. Focusing on long-term growth, building meaningful connections, and adapting to challenges are key to thriving in the competitive world of publishing. With persistence, self-care, and strategic thinking, writers can achieve a sustainable and fulfilling career. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sixfigureauthorexperiment.com

Teaching your kids financial literacy is one of the best ways to set them up for success in life as adults. In this episode of The Market Moment, Isaac asks John and Lee for advice, now that he has a five month old son. John has raised two sons now in college and Lee has kids ranging from the teen years of fourteen to young adulthood at twenty-eight. Both Lee and John offer their insight into the importance of training your kids these financial principles and what those concepts are and some creative ways to do this with kids from all ages! This is a great episode if you have kids at home; it's never too early and it's never too late! Link that Lee references: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/relationships/how-to-teach-kids-about-money

Bridget Pupillo's name is likely familiar if you've knit from Knit Picks pattern collections! She joins hosts Lee and Stacey to chat about her new patterns in our most recent patterns collections, Simply Home and Homestead Cables. And we couldn't have Bridget on the podcast without talking about one of our favorite patterns, the Eldfell Pullover!   Plus, Lee and Stacey chat about their personal projects, and Producer Andi joins in to talk about new patterns designed and modeled by her and Lee.    00:02 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast! 00:20 Lee and Stacey share what they've been up to. 08:50 Both Lee and Producer Andi have new super bulky sweater patterns out. 12:44 Stacey introduces our latest pattern collection, Simply Home! 18:16 Bridget Pupillo joins Stacey and Lee to discuss her design background and new patterns. 20:04 We can't chat with Bridget without also talking about her Eldfell Pullover pattern! 22:21 Bridget recently had a cabled pattern in our Homestead Cables collection. 25:05 In Simply Home, Bridget has a beautiful new blanket pattern. 28:20 The conversation shifts to how we plan photoshoots for pattern collections. 30:17 Bridget shares her earlier history as a designer and her past Knit Picks experiences. 35:07 Lee asks Bridget about her biggest inspiration sources, and the conversation turns to naming things. 39:35 Simply Home was focused on sustainability, and Bridget chats about her own way of incorporating sustainability into knitting.  43:29 Bridget hints at some upcoming projects and shares where to find her online. 47:27 Credits.     Lee's movie theater knitting sweater (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/tensho-pullover-artist Hawthorne DK yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/hawthorne-dk/c/5420481?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Lee's new movie theater tee (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/movie-theater-stripey-summer-tee Samia yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/samia/c/5420462?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Lee's new improvised cable cardigan (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/orange-bulky-cabled-cardigan Lee's improvised cable-yoke pullover https://leedoesstuff.com/2024/01/26/my-improvised-cable-yoke-sweater/ Stacey's Deep Winter Coat (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BabblingStacey/deep-winter-coat Deep Winter Hat pattern https://www.woolandpine.com/pattern/deep-winter-hat Anastasia's Cardigan pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/anastasia-s-cardigan/p/N3694?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Fluff of the Andes yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/fluff-of-the-andes/c/5420483?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Squoosh Hat pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/squoosh-hat/p/N3872?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Simply Home ebook https://www.knitpicks.com/simply-home-knits-in-simply-wool-cotton-ebook/p/N3114?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Simply Wool yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/search?q=simply+wool?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Simply Cotton Worsted yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/simply-cotton-organic-worsted/c/5420186?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Wool of the Andes yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/wool-of-the-andes-worsted/c/5420103?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Bridget Pupillo on Knit Picks https://www.knitpicks.com/search?q=Bridget%20Pupillo?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Eldfell Pullover pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/eldfell-pullover/p/52277D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Cottar's Walk Pullover pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/cottar-s-walk-pullover/p/54227D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Homestead Cables collection https://www.knitpicks.com/sale/homestead-cables/c/30218501?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 High Desert yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/high-desert?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Fort Rock Pullover pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/fort-rock-pullover/p/53000D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Grayrigg Pullover pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/grayrigg-pullover/p/53056D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Aberdare Throw pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/aberdare-throw/p/N1787?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Beak Street Tee pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/beak-street-tee/p/52944D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Static yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/static/c/5420382?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Felicini yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/felicini/c/5420484?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Lee's bulky Simply Wool sweater (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/spiral-pullover Upcycle yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/search?q=upcycle?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Bubbly Bouclé yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/bubbly-boucle/c/5420488?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode378 Bridget's ravelry designer page https://www.ravelry.com/designers/bridget-pupillo Bridget's ravelry group https://www.ravelry.com/groups/bridgets-knits Bridget's website https://bridgetpupillodesigns.com/ Bridget on facebook page https://www.facebook.com/brigiknits Bridget on instagram https://www.instagram.com/bridgetpupilloknitwear/

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Feb 1st           Publish Date:  Jan 31st           Commercial: From the Drake Realty Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Thursday, February 1st, and Happy heavenly Birthday to entertainer Rick James. ***02.01.24 – BIRTHDAY – RICK JAMES*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Kennesaw City Council Member Steps Down Prior to DUI Hearing Governor Kemp Ratifies New Layout for Cobb School Board Jobless Rate in Cobb Experiences a Decline   Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss cross contact contamination.   All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    BREAK: CU of GA    STORY 1: Kennesaw Councilman Resigns Hours Before DUI Arraignment Robert "Trey" Sinclair, a member of the Kennesaw City Council, stepped down unexpectedly ahead of his arraignment on charges of drunk driving and hit-and-run. The charges stem from an incident in June. Sinclair attributed his resignation to a planned move outside the city limits at month's end. Fellow council members expressed surprise at Sinclair's departure, with some speculating about the timing given the upcoming court proceedings. The June incident resulted in a three-car pileup, and Sinclair is accused of leaving the scene. He also faces additional legal challenges, including a lawsuit from Fifth Third Bank and the closure of his brewery. City officials are now working to set dates for a special election to fill the vacant council seat. STORY 2: Gov. Kemp Signs New Cobb School Board Map into Law Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed into law a new map for the Cobb County Board of Education, redrawing district lines as proposed by state Sen. Ed Setzler. The move follows a December ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Eleanor Ross that invalidated the previous map due to claims of racial gerrymandering. Setzler's map, intended to comply with Ross' order, will be in effect for upcoming elections. Despite protests from organizations such as the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition, Setzler stands by the map, asserting it adheres to the court's directive and represents the community's interests. STORY 3: Unemployment rate drops in Cobb Cobb County reported a preliminary unemployment rate of 2.6% in December, a decrease from November's 2.8%, but a slight uptick from the 2.4% recorded in December 2022. The labor force saw a reduction of 1,919 between November and December, with 430,543 individuals employed and 11,357 unemployed out of a total of 441,900 members. Despite the year-over-year increase in the jobless rate, the county saw an employment boost of more than 6,700 people from December 2022 to December 2023. Local cities Marietta and Smyrna also experienced varied unemployment rates, with December figures standing at 2.5% and 2.9% respectively. Compared to the Atlanta metro area and the state of Georgia, the county's jobless rates remain relatively low.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    We'll be right back. Break: Drake STORY 4: Mableton Council Raises Concerns About Mayoral Power Grab Members of the Mableton City Council have voiced concerns over a proposal by Mayor Michael Owens to form mayoral committees that would report directly to him, arguing it could undermine the council's authority. Owens' proposed resolution aimed to set up committees for various initiatives, with the mayor selecting members and chairpersons. Council members countered that this method contradicts the city charter, which outlines the council's responsibility in committee appointments. Owens explained that these committees would serve in an advisory capacity without decision-making authority. Despite his reassurances, council members called for revisions to ensure compliance with the city charter, stressing the importance of transparency and adherence to proper procedures in forming committees. The resolution has been set aside for further review. STORY 5: Chattahoochee Tech Announces 2024 Top Student and Instructor Chattahoochee Technical College has named its top student and instructor for 2024. Kristin Lee, an occupational therapy assistant program student, was awarded the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership, which acknowledges academic and leadership excellence. Natalia Meneses, a political science instructor at the college, received the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Education, which honors outstanding teaching. Both Lee and Meneses will compete in the Technical College System of Georgia's regional competitions. Regional winners will then advance to the state level. 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"All struggle can be leveraged to create more value." Are you an aspiring entrepreneur aiming for success? I've got a treat for you! On today's show, we have the privilege of hosting one of the brightest minds in the business world, Lee Benson. Lee is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, former CEO of Able Aerospace, which he successfully sold for a staggering nine figures. But that's not all – he has also developed a groundbreaking concept called Mind Methodology, specifically designed to empower entrepreneurs like you to thrive. Lee Benson joins us along with Scott Donnell, co-author of the insightful book "Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed," which introduces the innovative Gravy Stack Method. During this podcast episode, Lee and I engage in a stimulating discussion on various key topics. We delve into the art of developing effective leadership skills, explore the dynamics of teamwork and how it contributes to achieving common goals, and shed light on the profound significance of instilling healthy struggles in our children's lives. Both Lee and I share our personal experiences of facing challenges in our upbringing and how these struggles became the foundation for creating substantial value in our lives. Lee Benson passionately advocates for incorporating the idea of creating value into family life. By openly discussing and making it an integral part of how the family functions, the Gravy Stack Method can be implemented at home. This approach encourages children to nurture their capabilities, build confidence, and actively create value in their lives. Now, let's take a quick glimpse at the captivating highlights from our conversation: 1. The Power of Healthy Struggle in Fueling Personal Growth (5:33) 2. The Impactful Role of Coaching in Unlocking Peak Potential (15:20) 3. Striking the Balance: Teaching Kids to Manage Struggles (23:17) 4. The Unwavering Determination that Paves the Path to Success (35:15) Get ready to be inspired and equipped with invaluable insights as we embark on this enlightening journey with Lee Benson. It's time to learn how to conquer the challenges on your path to success and foster growth, not only in your entrepreneurial pursuits but also in the lives of your loved ones. Let's dive right in! Links mentioned in this episode: Your Most Important Number: Increase Collaboration, Achieve your … Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to ... https://themindmethodology.com/  Follow Lee: Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your host, Aya Shlachter, talks with Lee Noel Chase— Architectural Designer and Principal of Chase Design Services. In this episode, Aya and Lee engage in an uplifting discussion exploring Lee's unique approach to residential design by incorporating emotional connections, personal experiences, and understanding clients' needs. Lee delves into the nitty-gritty of building genuine relationships and establishing rapport with clients, resulting in a meaningful, intimate, and story-driven design. Lee also opens up about the challenges she faced as a woman in the industry, highlighting her personal growth and the importance of maintaining authenticity and individuality. She discusses her empowering "Just Do It!" approach, which helped her overcome her limiting beliefs and scale her firm. Don't miss out on Lee's secret to 5x business growth—stay tuned until the end!   ABOUT THE GUEST: Lee Noel Chase is an Artisan-architect who pioneers a heart-centered approach to designing houses and homes. With over 25 years of experience, Lee specializes in creating compelling custom high-end residential architecture. Her design work seamlessly integrates the emotional desires of homeowners with their living spaces. Lee's expertise has earned them numerous accolades, including Historic Preservation Awards. She is also known for their meticulous bench-fabrication of museum-quality architectural details for historic buildings across the country.  Throughout her career, Lee has successfully managed teams of skilled artisans at three elite construction companies. Currently, Lee resides outside of Boston with her high school-age son. Both Lee and her son share a passion for drawing and creating artistic works.. Find out more about Lee Noel at www.chasedesignservices.com or connect with her via Instagram - @leenoelchase.    BE PART OF THE PODCAST:  Do you have a question in mind? Send me your questions and I'll answer them on a podcast episode! If you'd like to be a guest on Architect My Life, click HERE.

In today's episode, we spoke with two U.S. veterans and Para-sport gold medalists Jen Lee and Christy Gardner. Both Lee and Gardner suffered injuries that led to amputation, but they did not let that stop them from competing in sports at the highest level. Hear their inspiring stories of how they overcame their injuries, what led them to Para-sports, and how they continue to serve outside the uniform.

Date: February 6, 2023 (Season 5, Episode 9: 40 minutes long). For the entire show notes and additional resources for this episode, click here. Are you interested in other episodes of Speak Your Piece? Click here. The episode was co-produced by Brad Westwood and Chelsey Zamir, with sound engineering and post-production editing by Jason T. Powers, from the Utah State Library Recording Studio.In this episode, we talk about growing up Hispanic in Utah. Maria Garciaz (chief executive officer of NeighborWorks Salt Lake, a nonprofit organization created to revitalize Salt Lake City neighborhoods), speaks about growing up in the late 1960s and 1970s Salt Lake City, mostly west of the Jordan River. Lee Martinez (longtime activist, school counselor, and political advisor) speaks of growing up near Clearfield and Layton; for a time in Anchorage, a temporary housing development (1942-1962) built outside of the U.S. Naval Supply Depot. Both Lee and Maria speak of their parents and families, their childhood memories, and how their horizons were expanded, and their life's work were set in motion, through their pursuit of education, civic engagement, and their involvement in the University of Utah's Chicano Student Association, and other Hispanic and Latino based organizations, which were established in 1960s to 1980s Utah.Their memories shared include early memories of family life as itinerant farm workers; their lives as temporary renters, moving constantly; their memories of moving in to predominantly white neighborhoods and being treated poorly as their new neighbors resisted their presence; their families working hard, caring for their homes, as a means of demonstrating their equal value; feeling hostilities as teenagers, observing the discrimination their parents and families endured; and growing up Roman Catholic in Utah. For the guests' bios, please click here for the full show notes plus additional resources and readings. Do you have a question? Write askahistorian@utah.gov.

We got the chance to sit down with Lee Lakosky of The Crush and pick his mind on growing big deer. Lee has an obsession of deer unseen like anyone else. Both Lee and Tiffany took a calculated risk in their younger days that have ultimately led them to where they are today. Learn about it as we talk all things life and deer hunting with Lee. FOLLOW LEE & TIFFANY HERE: https://www.instagram.com/thecrushtv/ GET THE HUNTSTAND APP: Download: https://bit.ly/HuntStand-App-YT CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE: HuntStand Field Notes: https://bit.ly/HuntStand-Field-Notes GET SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntstand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntStand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntstandoffi... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dorian welcomes Laura Barke and Lee Jowett into the studio for a fabulous discussion about how school leaders and teachers can implement impactful strategies for schools to become more sustainable. We talk about how greener governance should empower leaders and teachers to weave sustainability into the curriculum, craft sustainability policies and engage with local communities and councils to help schools achieve sustainability targets. Both Lee and Laura offer some practical ideas to ‘get the ball rolling' from a classroom level all the way up. Their knowledge, experience and passion for sustainability education in schools shines through in this thoroughly enjoyable talk and there are takeaways for everybody, at whatever stage your schools are in your sustainability journeys. Links mentioned in the show: Sustainable Schools Leicester on Twitter @EcoSchoolsLCC  Leicester schools extranet https://schools.leicester.gov.uk/ Sustainable Schools newsletter https://schools.leicester.gov.uk/media/7738/january-2022.pdf Leicester City Council's Climate Emergency Action Plan https://data.climateemergency.uk/media/data/plans/leicester-city-council-4ea2a6c.pdf

This week Ali is joined by Lee Flanagan, owner of Bespoke Financial Group. Lee (very honestly) shares his inspiring journey from footballer, to homelessness, to business owner. We talk about spirituality, faith, mental health and the importance of surrounding yourself with good people. By working hard and following his mantra ‘little bricks build big castles' Lee has completely turned his life around, what an inspiration! Of course, this wouldn't be a podcast hosted by Ali without some music chat so we also learn about Lee's taste in tunes, it might surprise you! We cover: Lee's career journey Mental health, spirituality, faith & gratitude Surrounding yourself with positive people and mentors Working hard AND smart Both Lee & Ali talk about previous jobs that made them depressed  Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career.   Financial Planning Qualifications guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/whats-the-true-cost-of-becoming-a-financial-planner-or-paraplanner-a-definitive-guide/  2021financial planner salary guide    Financial planning Salary Guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/recruit-uk-salary-survey-2020/  If you are an experienced financial planning candidate looking for a new job opportunity please reach out directly to sam@financialplannerlife.com or call 07854778712 he covers all roles within the profession across the UK.   if you hold level 4 qualification and looking for an entry role into financial planning please also reach out!  

Grief can impact us all during the holiday season. The collective grief we've been experiencing during this global pandemic has been unprecedented in our lifetime. And even though we all experience grief or know someone who's going through it, we don't really know how to talk about it. Do we use words like loss, passing, dying, or what? Do we way we're okay when clearly we are in mourning? In this episode, I invited grief expert Lee Pollak to teach us to talk about grief. Lee's been a licensed clinical social worker in the Bay Area for over 30 years, working in the fields of grief care, trauma, and loss. In our conversation, Lee shares powerful insights about grief during the holidays, drawing on her own personal losses as well as her interactions with clients over the years. Lee encourages us to learn to talk about grief with empathy, sincerity, and frequency. When someone's grieving and no one's speaking about it, the mourner feels isolated and the grief can linger and remain unresolved. If you're grieving, what do you say when someone asks you at the grocery store how you are? What do you say to an acquaintance? How about a friend? And what do you say to someone who tells you they are grieving? Both Lee and I give examples of our own experiences being the mourner or the person who receives the information from someone that they are mourning. Of course, Lee also shares what not to say because sometimes we can inadvertently put the responsibility on the mourner who is already feeling great sorrow. We talk about the role of curiosity and culture when it comes to normalizing grief. We also discuss the idea of memorial rituals during the holidays, in acknowledgement of those who are physically absent but always in our heart. And Lee gives some suggestions about the kind of rituals you may want to initiate to remember the loved ones who died. Takeaways from this episode: This year the holidays feel different, and it's important to raise our awareness and have the language to acknowledge this out loud Communicating about grief and about those who died is a way to connect with those who are grieving so they don't feel isolated Tapping into grief as a way of tapping into love Consider starting a ritual in memory of those loved ones --- LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: For further exploration, please visit: Learn more about the Professional Grief Caregivers' Network, which Lee founded: https://jewishhealingcenter.org/for-rabbis-professional-caregivers/grief-caregivers-network/ For more resources about communication, go to: https://www.languagealchemy.com/blogandvideo To ask your communication questions, click here: https://www.languagealchemy.com/podcastquestion To join the mailing list, visit: www.languagealchemy.com Podcast Music composed by Gary Lapow: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HlMhcNfKIELxYil5mVqDI Produced by The Podcast Space, LLC.

For Wednesday's episode of The Sports Scouting Report Podcast With Lee Brecheen, Lee and LAFM editor Jace LeJeune preview a busy early National Signing Day period for the LSU Tigers. Both Lee and Jace break down which guys are LSU locks for today and which guys that are on the fence that are must gets for the Tigers. Finally, both Lee and Jace give their thoughts on the early National Signing Day period, the transfer portal, and what guys LSU needs to pick up as graduate transfers.

For Friday's episode of The Sports Scouting Report Podcast With Lee Brecheen, Lee catches up with the winningest head football coach in Leesville High School football history Robert Causey. Coach Causey talks about one of the biggest sleepers in the entire state in star running back Caleb Gallashaw and why he should receive some scholarship offers to play at the next level. Coach also promotes some of his other players that should also have the opportunity to play in college as well. Both Lee and Coach give their thoughts on the recruiting process and what has affected it in a lot of ways. Finally, Coach Causey gives his thoughts on the head coaching hirings at in-state colleges like at LSU, ULL, and Louisiana Tech. 

It is finally here! State Championship Week! We had a little appetizer last weekend with two state championship games being decided at Tulane's Yulman Stadium. This weekend, we will have the main course with 7 more state championship games being decided at the Caesar's Superdome and UL's Cajun Field! Both Lee and LAFM editor Jace LeJeune break down all the high school state championship games as well as give their predictions on who will come out on top in the end!

We have a very busy Monday show for you on The Sports Scouting Report Podcast With Lee Brecheen. Both Lee and LAFM editor Jace LeJeune recap St. Charles Catholic High School's big upset victory over Lafayette Christian Academy in the Division III State Championship and Catholic High School's impressive last drive that catapulted them over the Jesuit Blue Jays to win the Division I State Championship. Also, Lee and Jace react to LSU playing Kansas State in the Texas Bowl, Alabama's dominant statement win over Georgia in the SEC Championship, and the final College Football Playoff rankings after a busy championship weekend!

We are back on video! Our fourth video podcast version of The Sports Scouting Report Podcast With Lee Brecheen will feature both Lee and LAFM editor Jace LeJeune! Both Lee and Jace recap all the Quarterfinal and Semifinal action of the LHSAA High School football playoffs and break down the Semifinal and State Championship Playoff matchups this week! Both Lee and Jace also give their initial reaction to LSU hiring Notre Dame Head Football Coach Brian Kelly as their new head football coach.

We are back on video! Our third video podcast version of The Sports Scouting Report Podcast With Lee Brecheen will feature both Lee and LAFM editor Jace LeJeune! Both Lee and Jace recap all the second round and Quarterfinal action of the LHSAA High School football playoffs and break down the Quarterfinal and Semifinal Playoff matchups this week!

We are back on video! Our second video podcast version of The Sports Scouting Report Podcast With Lee Brecheen will feature both Lee and LAFM editor Jace LeJeune! Both Lee and Jace recap all the first round action of the LHSAA High School football playoffs and break down the 2nd Round and Quarterfinal Playoff matchups this week!

It is finally here! Our first video podcast version of The Sports Scouting Report Podcast With Lee Brecheen! Both LAFM Owner Lee Brecheen and Editor Jace LeJeune break down all of the LHSAA High School football playoff brackets. Both Lee and Jace dig deep into the playoffs and give players and teams to watch out for in the playoffs. Finally, at the end, both Lee and Jace give out their predictions on who will win a state championship in the end! We are so excited to debut our video version of the podcast and looking forward to having you covered the rest of the playoffs!

Lee feels out of control over the possibility of the presence of Rob. Kirsty begs him not to do anything stupid. While they look for a key to beef up security at the Beechwood house, the CCTV system alerts Lee. He rushes to catch the intruder, assuming it's Rob. But Kirsty quickly realises it's Blake, one of Philip's former slaves. He's in a sorry state but he insists he's fine and explains he's been waiting for Philip as he's keen to work for him again. Brian requests more consultation from Stella on decisions about Home Farm and she replies with the same request. She quizzes Brian on who he thinks might take over the farm from him and he can't provide a solid answer. Brian points out where Adam has gone wrong in the past but Stella thinks Adam was ahead of his time with his commitment to soil health; she's seldom seen soil in better heart. Lee's apologetic for attacking Blake when he saw him. Blake tells him not to worry about it. Blake questions Lee about who Rob is and why he would be hanging round, and then apologises for asking too many questions. Blake panics when Kirsty explains a police officer, Harrison, is coming over. Both Lee and Kirsty try to calm him but Blake won't be pacified. He points out Philip told him to stay away from police, believing that the explosion at Grey Gables was his fault. So how can he talk to Harrison?

For Wednesday's episode of The Sports Scouting Report Podcast With Lee Brecheen, Lee and LAFM editor Jace LeJeune give their reactions to the first weekend of college football. Both Lee and Jace talk about LSU's very disappointing loss against UCLA and what are some corrections the coaching staff needs to make in order to salvage the season, Tulane's impressive effort in almost upsetting number two ranked Oklahoma, and so much more! Both will recap what all the Louisiana colleges did this week and what stood out to both of them nationally in college football after the first week overall.

Once a month-ish, Lee Shackleford comes on to talk with Jonah about a 10-minute play. Both Lee and Jonah are playwrights, directors, and have produced short play festivals (Lee has done many more than Jonah). These discussions tap into not only the writing and storytelling, but also what goes through the mind of a producer when they read your play. The play in questions is Backyard/Blues by Nick Baker. Much of the conversation is about the information on the Character page, so I've pasted it here. CHARACTERS BRUCE: (Masc/60's/white) A recently retired CEO of a company his great grandfather started. FRANKLIN: (Masc/mid-late 30's/Black) Bruce's long time personal assistant who has been promoted to CEO after working closely with him for 12 years. POMEGRANATE: (Femme/50's/white) Bruce's wife. Has been fooling herself into believing in an empty, loveless marriage for far too long. SETTING A cozy backyard in suburban Massachusetts, USA. TIME July 4th, 2021 Notes for Consideration: - When a character's line reads “ … “ it marks a dramatic beat. This could be a rest, a moment of reflection, connection, regret, realization, humor, awkward tension; anything really. - If a line is bracketed with double parentheses on both sides ((like this)), it marks a character saying a line for themself. Can be an aside. Doesn't have to be heard by everybody. - Feel free to construct the house and porch with the cheapest materials possible. Everything about this set is flimsy and not built to last.

In this episode, we're speaking with Lee Dal Pra, a Chicago based Social Worker and Courtney Wells, a Chicago based Psychologist. Both Lee and Courtney are working in private practice and wrestling with how to Lean In to charging premium fees and building generational wealth, while simultaneously contending with the messages that in order for Queer people and BIPOC people to deserve wealth, they have to work ten times harder AND focus on giving back to the community, ultimately sacrificing their own well being. Why is it that we demand Queer people and BIPOC people do their own work to build wealth and make up for social injustice while also solving problems of mental health in society? Whooftah. We'll take it up in this episode.    In this episode, we will cover: Why Lee and Courtney decide to transition into private practice from high positions in the hospitalized mental healthcare setting; How they have received pushback from peers on establishing private practice fees and coming off insurance panels; How they served to challenge and encourage one another to grow as clinicians and business owners; A candid conversation discussing the pressure on Queer and BIPOC therapits to self sacrifice in order to fix a broken system.   Resources mentioned: Fun with Fees  Lean In. Make Bank. 4 Steps to Raise Your Fee Workshop   More about Lee: Lee Dal Pra, AM, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in evidence-based therapy for young folx with anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. Lee is the co-owner and Clinical Director of Mind Chicago, a relatable, science-based group practice for youth, young adults, and families. Lee is also a certified yoga instructor and crockpot aficionado. To contact: 312-667-3775, Lee@mindchicago.com, www.mindchicago.com   More about Courtney: Courtney Wells, PhD is a clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma. They are the owner of Pivot Psychological Services in Chicago providing evidence-based individual and group services for adults. Additionally, Dr. Wells works with other healing professionals through mindfulness and self-compassion to ensure their well-being and longevity in the field. Lastly, Dr. Wells is a lover of mystery novels and a tamer of two Pekingese.  To contact: 312-868-0163, courtney@pivotpsychchicago.org, https://pivotpsychchicago.org/   

Fourteen years on from Any Dream Will Do, we reunite winner Lee Mead and runner-up Keith Jack! Lee went on to play Joseph in the West End, whilst Keith played the Narrator and then Joseph in the musical’s UK tour. Both Lee and Keith have had incredible careers. Most recently, Lee played Lofy in Causalty and Holby City for five years, whilst Keith toured the UK as Nick in Fame The Musical. Lee is headlining the London Palladium on Thursday 10th June 2021.Visit www.lwtheatres.co.uk for tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

An all too familiar knitting crossroad - does one I knit a sweater or not. While sweaters can seem intimidating if you've never done one before  chances are, once you've made one, it's likely you'll make another. On today's episode of the Knit Picks Podcast, Lee and Stacey do a deep dive into sweater construction. Whether you're new to sweaters or have been making them for years, you'll likely enjoy this "nerdy" sweater conversation.  First they catch up by discussing what's on their needles. Both Lee and Stacey are making patterns for our latest Knit Picks Collections. Lee even shares her latest yarn substitution and talks about color selection. From pullover and cardigans, to seamed vs seamless, Stacey and Lee review the various styles and constructions of sweaters. Stacey asks the question - what does the word "sweater" mean to you? Is a cardigan a sweater? Together, the two ponder fashion philosophy and ask you to weigh in.    In the second half, the two ruminate different sweater collars, sleeves, and shapes. Cowl neck vs. turtle necks, boat vs crew, and more, they define some terms to help clarify what you might see in a pattern. Stacey loves a good scoop neck where Lee prefers to adapt necklines for varying situations. Happy Knitting! Pullover Sweater: Mentioned in This Episode:Gannet Hoodie by Kristen TenDyke Chalet Collection Vertex Collection N for November Sweater by Fabienne Gassmann Comfy Hawthorne Aloft Twill Stacey's Sweater Blog Mister Postman by Kristen Jancuk  Harley Pullover by Jenny Williams Lansbury Cardigan by Holli Yeoh Rustic Tweed  Oshinkoshin Pullover  Teasel Shrug by Sarah Shepherd Cloud Sweater by Sarah Shepherd Windfall Timestamps:0:00 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast 0:24 "What's on your needles?" 6:52 Let's talk about sweater construction 7:56 "What does the word "sweater" mean to you?" 11:36 Favorite type of construction - seamed vs seamless, top down vs bottom up? 13:21 Raglan defined 16:31 Other shaping - set in sleeves 19:47 Heather and Producer Sarah talk about what's new at Knit Picks  21:53 Lee and Stacey are back with more sweater talk 22:15 Shapes of sweaters 24:08 What's your favorite for pull over sweaters 26:57 Sweater shaping 28:59 Saddle shoulder 32:43 Drop shoulder 35:56 Dolman sleeves 44:39 Credits

For Monday's episode of the Sports Scouting Report, Host Lee Brecheen catches up with his editor Jace LeJeune to talk about the LHSAA high school football playoffs both public and private from Class 1A all the way up to Class 5A. Both Lee and Jace break down their prediction on the nine teams that will be holding up a state championship trophy in the end as well as give out other teams that could also make a run at the Dome in the end. Do you agree with both Jace and Lee's picks? Well, make sure to comment and give your predictions on who will be hoisting a state championship trophy in the end!

Lee gives his weekly college football recap with special guest in West Feliciana High School head football coach Hudson Fuller. Coach Fuller talks about his journey as a graduate assistant and analyst at TCU and LSU respectively to his play calling duties for the Catholic High School (B.R.) Bears to now as head coach of the West Feliciana Saints. Lee and Coach Fuller talk about ULM, Louisiana Tech, Tulane, and ULL's recent games as well as LSU's cancellation this week against Alabama and what that would mean for the rest of the Tigers' season. Both Lee and Coach Fuller go in deep for all of the Louisiana college football programs and break down how to fix the Bayou Bengals' troubles in the future. Finally, Coach Fuller talks about his first season as head coach at West Feliciana and what the team's postseason outlook is after an impressive 4-2 start to the season!

For Friday's episode of the Sports Scouting Report, Lee recaps the high school football season in the Monroe area with one of the best sportscasters in Louisiana in KNOE8 Sports Director and "The Morning Drive" radio show host Aaron Dietrich. Both Lee and Aaron give their two cents on the Monroe area high school football teams and how they are faring this season. They will also give out their predictions on what Monroe area teams could make a run at a state championship this season. Finally, both Lee and Aaron share their thoughts on what has been most disappointing about the LSU Tigers and the ULM Warhawks' fall football seasons. 

This episode, I am joined by Lee Cockerell and Dan Cockerell, former Disney executives and current leaders in the entrepreneurial space. Both Lee and Dan have grown from humble beginnings into some of the most noteworthy leaders of their generations. Born in Oklahoma, Lee went from a waiter with no degree to being recruited by Disney to launch the food and beverage division of Disney Paris. Similarly, Dan, after graduating with a political science degree grew from a parking lot attendant into overseeing the largest theme park in the world. They are now both pioneering their own ventures and experiencing major success. These guys know what it takes to Standout and today, they are sharing their wisdom and experience with you. We all learn through experience, exposure and education. A true leader will make the most out of every experience. Know who you are and what you want to be known for and find those people who live those values and study them. There is power in saying yes and approaching simple tasks with an amazing attitude. When aptitude is equal, attitude will be the determining factor people look for. When you boil it down, Standing out is about being trustworthy. Decide how you want to be perceived, and then make sure you do those things. You will stand out in your consistency, attitude and follow through. If there is a gap in how you want to be seen and how others see you, then you aren't all the way there. You can't be everything to everyone. Decide what you want to do well and then learn it – be the best there is at it. Don't settle for simply being a high performer. Be the person who lifts others to that level as well.   Rise. Shine. Impact. Your yes has power. Connect with Lee Website – https://www.leecockerell.com/ Cockerell Acacdemy - https://www.cockerellacademy.com/ Podcast - https://www.leecockerell.com/podcast/ Connect with Dan Website – https://dancockerell.com/ Website – https://cockerellconsulting.com/ Podcast - https://dancockerell.com/come-rain-or-shine/   Connect with John: www.standoutmovement.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnwalsh_standout  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrwalshjr  Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnwstandout 

KSL's Boyd Matheson joins Lee to plot the course forward for Joe Biden to stay in the presidential race. If Biden doesn't fare well in South Carolina, Matheson thinks the former vice president is done. Both Lee and Boyd look ahead to Super Tuesday and Utah's role in the primary.

Is Expectations Your Friend? On Mighty Men Series With Co-Host Lee Watson & Gaia Morrissette. While Lee and Gaia started to develop their new guided online course - “ Dawn Of A New Man-Mastery Of Your Life” Let got into some very juicy conversation as these thought provoking questions formed that they wanted to share with you. On today show the question they are exploring is :Does it seem like your living to meet someone else's expectations of you? Both Lee and Gaia share some insights and personal truths. It is worth the listen!To find out more about “ Dawn Of A New Man- Mastery Of Your Life” guided online course visit ====>https://succulent-living.teachable.com/p/dawn-of-a-new-man-mastery-of-your-life-online-programJoin “My Orgasmic Life“ Podcast on Spreaker or Spotify or Apple podcast or Google Podcast or iHeartRadio or on your favourite podcast platform. You can also listen on my website https://www.succulentliving.com/blog/categories/my-orgasmic-life-podcast There is a whole world of playful, educational, healing and safe experiences to be discovered at www.succulentliving.com and come frolic with Gaia on Social Media under Gaia Morrissette #expectations, #education, #gaiamorrissette, #leewatson, #dawnofanewman, #mensexuality, #masculinity #menshealth,#maleempowerment, #maleeducation, #maleselfimprovement, #holisticsexualwellness, #myorgasmiclife, #orgasmicliving, #sex, #sexcoach, #sexshame, #sexual, #sexualwellness, #sexualwellnesscoach, #sexualwellnessspecialist, #shame, #succulentliving, #myorgasmiclifepodcast

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If you are a Detroit Red Wings fan, then this edition of the We Live Hockey Podcast is a must listen. Heck, I'm not even a Red Wings fan and I enjoyed the heck out of this particular podcast. In this very special and unique podcast, Lee and Travis interview Joshua Riehl and Jenny Feterovich, the producers of The Russian Five. Wings' fans, you know who these guys are as they all made a significant impact to your team. For those that may be too young to remember who these guys were, they were Vladimir Konstantinov, Sergei Fedorov, Slava Fetisov, Igor Larionov, and Slava Kozlov. If you ask me, these five ov's were dominant for the Wings for several seasons. In listening to the podcast, you will learn the following just like I did: - Both Lee and Travis are Flyer fans. Unfortunately for them, the Russian Five and the rest of their Wings' teammates swept their club in the 1997 Cup Final in route to their first Cup in 42 years. Sorry guys! - While Lee is a Flyer fan, he does tell us how he came to appreciate the Russian Five. Lee mentions that they did a lot for the game, especially in terms of how they showed the rest of the league that players from other countries could work together with the rest of their teammates to accomplish the ultimate goal. For me at least, this is a very interesting point because it really set the tone for clubs bringing in more Russians and other Europeans to their respective hockey clubs and helping to make the sport more inclusive. - As the podcast began, we learned that Jenny came from the Soviet Union and like the Russian Five, ended up coming over to North America for a better life. - Speaking of having a better life, Jenny and Joshua spoke about how rigid the Russian Five's lives were over in Russia. Could you imagine life being so bad in your country that you feel the need to get out and do so under the radar? I can't! - Joshua told us how his love for the Red Wings and the way their Russians played drew him to the game and make him turn away from baseball. You made the right choice, Joshua. Thank you, Russians! - If you're a Wings' fan or even a die hard hockey fan, than you probably remember the horrific limo accident that Konstantinov, team masseur Sergei Mnatsakanov, and driver Richard Gnida got into just a few nights after the team won the Cup. It made Joshua realize just how fragile life was and that despite everything that happened on that awful night, these guys persevered in the biggest way. - As someone who is not a Red Wings fan, I did not know how much Wings' fans loved Konstantiov. Joshua mentioned that while fans loved their captain in Stevie Yzerman as well as the "perfect person" Nicklas Lidstrom, they really, really loved what Konstantinov brought to the table every night. - It was interesting to hear how much Joshua and Jenny risked to do this. It cost a lot of money to make, it was hard to conduct the interviews because of heavy government interference in Moscow, but you'll have to listen to hear more about this (Hint: 23:43 into the podcast) - In listening to this podcast, I really appreciated just how much effort and passion Joshua and Jennifer put in to get this documentary done. These two believed in the story and wanted to convey to everyone, not just hockey fans, how important the Russian Five were to both the hockey world and sports world in general.

With college skyrocketing in price every year, machining trade schools offer an affordable and promising solution to those looking for a meaningful - and even lucrative - career path. Kurt Preisendanz is the Director of Training at the NTMA Training Centers in Southern California. Passionate about sharing the opportunities that machining has to offer the next generation, Kurt explains the challenges that trade schools face and ways that manufacturing leaders can help lead the charge in alternative higher education. Lee Norton is a board member of the California Manufacturing Workforce Foundation, a 501c3 charity that uses their donations to provide tuition and funding to currently enrolled students who are pursuing technical careers. Be sure to listen to this inspiring and insightful episode to learn more about the amazing option of machining trade schools and how you can make a difference.  Connect with us:www.MakingChips.com/contact Overcoming the misperception that trade schools aren’t good enough  Kurt shares the struggles that he faces when representing the NTMA Training Centers at job fairs and high schools. Many parents and teachers push their children towards universities and traditional college paths because they believe those are the best options available. Trade schools are often looked down upon as not good enough for promising students or as a legitimate gateway into a successful career. Kurt explains that this is mostly an American view, as Europe has long viewed learning and mastering a trade as a proper way to begin a career and life as an adult.  Lee shares that while his children are attending university, they have a clear goal in mind. The problem isn’t that the traditional college route is wrong - it’s that it is often wasted and is perceived as the only path to success. That simply isn’t the case. Both Lee and Kurt believe that low trade school attendance and acceptance has to do with the fact that people simply don’t understand the value of what is being taught. The manufacturing world, especially, is still viewed as the dirty factory work that we all want to avoid and escape. Manufacturing, however, has become one of the most modernized and technological industries in the world. The robotics, engineering, building, and software developed and utilized within the manufacturing industry is extremely cutting-edge. The challenge is to overcome the misperceptions surrounding trade schools and machining and to effectively share the opportunity of a machining certification.  Machining trade schools offer modern, effective, and exciting opportunities  Forget the old days of dirty shop floors and being “doomed” to dangerous factory work. The modern world of machining and manufacturing is filled with incredible technology. Kurt explains that while students in machining trade schools are required to learn all the basics of machining, they are exposed to the many specializations that are available, including robotics, CNC machining, inspection, Master CAM, and CMM. Every one of NTMA’s students learns turning and milling and the fundamentals of machining so that they understand how everything is made. The program can be completed in as little as seven months, with daily hands-on instruction. Students graduate with a certification and are guided and encouraged in their job-finding journey. Many leave with job offers and the promise of an exciting and lucrative future.  Enabling and inspiring the next generation of manufacturing leaders to take action  Both Kurt and Lee believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel concerning the skills gap in the manufacturing industry. Many are beginning to understand and view a machining career as a valid and exciting opportunity. Kurt ensures that his presentations at job fairs and high schools accurately depict the advanced technological atmosphere that is machining. He shares the diverse culture of the manufacturing world as well. It’s not just men, but women as well, who are finding meaningful work in an industry where their talents are valued. Both young and old are finding new purpose and life in manufacturing. Lee knows that the manufacturing industry is all about giving back. Many who are in the industry grew up in it and have been a part of the Metal Working Nation for generations. Lee and Kurt believe that investing in the next generation of machinists is vital to the health of the industry. Being able to provide scholarships to currently enrolled students in technical fields of study is a huge part of keeping the manufacturing future strong. Be sure to listen to the whole episode for ideas on how you - as a manufacturing leader - can get involved!  Guiding students’ expectations towards a stable and meaningful future Kurt explains that many of the students who go to the NTMA training centers are excited about the opportunities ahead. Kurt makes sure, however, that they understand the level of hard work required. No, they aren’t going to make 100k in their first couple of years as machinists, but what they do have to look forward to is a lifelong career built on engaging and purposeful work. They can grow as fast as they want in the industry - there’s no limit to what they can learn and accomplish. They are investing in a career that can offer them a sense of pride in their labor and skillset, opportunities in aerospace and government - all while supplying them with a stable career that will enhance their marriage and family life. It takes work. But what an incredible opportunity!  Here’s The Good Stuff! The college price-tag keeps climbing. NTMA Training Centers provide an alternative education route.  The California Manufacturing Workforce Foundation enables students to achieve their goals. Why do parents and teachers continue to look down on trade schools?  Machining trade schools help close the manufacturing skills gap.  Technological advancements in manufacturing are enticing incentives.  The diverse and rich culture of the manufacturing industry.  Machining trade schools offer a promising and lucrative future.  Tools & Takeaways Price of College Increasing Almost 8 Times Faster Than Wages Xometry Design Guides The Boring Bar Newsletter - Text CHIPS to 38470 to subscribe!  This Week’s Superstar Guests: Kurt Preisendanz & Lee Norton Kurt on LinkedIn Lee on LinkedIn NTMA Training Center California Manufacturing Workforce Foundation Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube Subscribe to Making Chips on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or Spotify  

This week we're talking about crafting, how it's brought us together, and how it's benefitted our Mum as she has gone through post-surgery rehab. We also talk about the importance of connection, particularly as women, and how we have a deep desire to connect with like-minded people, or people who are in a similar situation to us. Both Lee and Shirl have both experienced this, not only with craft, but also with raising kids, health issues, and in their jobs! Remember to send us feedback, let us know what you think, or send through questions to our email address hello@sisterchatpodcast.com

On this episode of Experiences of Insight, we are joined by Robert Skrobe, Owner of Dallas Design Sprints & Mastermind of the Global Virtual Design Sprint. Both Lee and I have been following Robert's work closely over the past couple of years and are thrilled and grateful to have had a chance to sit with Robert and capture some of his thoughts and insights. Also, to hear from him about his background in building communities and setting a stage for people to work together and build community. He is a true empowerer of people. Prior to his personal venture with Dallas Design Sprints, Robert was engaged as a user experience and information architect professional for a number of top tier organizations including Cingular (ATT), Classmates.com, Amazon, Razorfish, Fox, Slingshot, and Sabre Airlines Solutions. Robert studied studio art and telecommunications at Michigan State as well as user-centered design at The University of Washington.

In this week’s podcast, I interviewed Lee Jackson – an international motivational speaker and presentation coach who has written 12 books and since 2017, he has been the president of the Professional Speaking Association in the UK and Ireland. Both Lee and I understand the power of presentation as a tool in getting our messages across to our existing and potential clients and today we talk about some valuable tips and tricks to up our presentation game! In the 30th episode of the Be Your Best in Business™ we talk about how sometimes we need to learn the hard way i.e. Lee started his career talking to a hundreds of students as he started speaking in schools, which made him realise he needed to get good at talking quickly. Lee shares how doing a presentation is not about DELIVERING a script, it is actually about ENGAGING an audience. Without engaging your audience, your presentation will become boring. We also talked about how if you are unable to explain your point to a 6 year old, you don’t really understand it yourself. Lee explained how important it is to avoid loading up too much information on to our presentations, keep the details in the handouts, they’ll read it afterwards. He also talked about how important it is NOT to deliver your presentation the same way everyone else does, this would bore the audience. In this episode, it is always important to consider the audience and how audience always thinks WIIFM (What’s in it for me?). He also talked about how during presentations we need to remember that our SLIDES are never our TALKS. You are the SLIDES, not the TALK and also how important it is to be confident and not hide behind your laptops when doing your presentations. Lastly, Lee shares with us 3 top tips and tricks on how we can improve our presentation skills. They are: Get to the CORE of your message – Figure out what you really want to say. Tell more stories – engage with your audience! Be your 125% -- Be a hundred percent you on the stage, BUT be 25% bigger because you are doing a presentation.   Golden Nugget Round Question 1 – What would you tell your 25 Year Old Self? Learn how to shoot better at basketball, AND not to be so bothered with what people think about you. Question 2 – What would you lecture at University today? Presentation skills – I might also lecture something about the mindset, i.e. resilience and mindset. BUT if I am not in this career, I might lecture about Anthropology. Question 3 – What was your biggest investment or financial decision? My best non-financial decision is investing in myself, my friends, and in my family. The best financial decision I made is to live without credit, we live within our means. Guest Details To contact Lee, feel free to visit his website at http://leejackson.biz. You may also follow him on Twitter at @leejackson Links and Resources http://leejackson.biz Quotes We love our own material as if it were a puppy or a child, however, we need to realise that it is nothing more than content. We need to loosen up, stop taking ourselves too seriously, and start thinking what is good for our audience. –Lee Jackson Doing a presentation is NOT about delivering a speech BUT it is ENGAGING your audience! –Lee Jackson If you can’t explain your point to a six year old, you really don’t understand it. –Lee Jackson To get good at presenting, it is important to know what the audience really wants. –Lee Jackson Invest in relationships, not in things! –Lee Jackson

Grant revisits the last time OU played a top 5 team on the road in his opening take. Then Lee joins in to discuss what to expect from Saturday's matchup in Columbus. 4:00 Grant can't believe "The Kick" happened 40 years ago 5:10 Grant's thoughts on OU-Ohio State BEFORE he watched the IU-OSU film 5:55 Lee's initial thoughts on OU-Ohio State BEFORE he watched IU-OSU film 6:20 Both Lee and Grant had different feelings about Saturday's game AFTER watching Indiana-Ohio State 7:20 What we saw on film from Ohio State's defense against Indiana last week 8:50 Ohio State's defensive line jumps off the screen at you 10:20 Don't be fooled by the box score against Indiana, Ohio State's coverage was tight all game 11:30 Ohio State does have some holes in their pass defense that OU can exploit 12:45 How should OU attack this Ohio State defense? 14:25 Watch out for Grant Calcaterra in this game 15:40 OU can run the ball against Ohio State, but will the Sooners be consistent and balanced with the play calling? 16:45 This OU offense is probably the best unit in the country to handle Ohio State's defense 17:10 Watch for the Sooners to stretch the field with Jeff Badet and/or Marquise Brown 18:40 Can last year's OU-Ohio State game give us a clue on what will happen this Saturday? 20:35 Last year's game in Norman was not as one sided as a lot of people are making it out to be. 22:05 What is the best case scenario for OU's offense vs. Ohio State? 24:55 What is the worst case scenario for OU's offense vs. Ohio State? 26:25 What we saw from the Ohio State offense against Indiana. 27:55 Grant explains why Ohio State's offense is so effective while also being simple at the same time. 29:45 How should OU's defense approach the Ohio State offense? 30:40 We have some concerns about Kenneth Murray against Ohio State. 32:15 What is the best case scenario for the OU defense against the Ohio State offense? 33:20 Worst case scenario for the OU defense. 34:40 JK Dobbins reminds Grant of a popular former Sooners running back. 35:45 Quick special teams talk 36:20 What kind of effect will the head coaches have on the outcome of this game? 38:00 Lee thinks the Sooners will come out with more fire, tenacity, and will than they otherwise would have if Bob Stoops was still the head coach. 40:00 What do we *want* to see happen this Saturday? 41:15 Lee and Grant tell you what *will* happen Saturday when OU plays Ohio State and make their score predictions. 43:20 Taking a look at Oklahoma State's game against South Alabama coming up this Friday 44:15 Grant continues to be confident in Iowa State 45:05 TCU is ranked now and is playing at Arkansas on Saturday 45:50 Should Texas be a 26 point favorite over anybody? 46:30 Lee went 15-5 ATS last week and won a lot of money. 47:00 The guys make their picks for the week. Pitt-Penn State Auburn-Clemson Georgia-Notre Dame TCU-Arkansas Stanford-USC #oufootball #oklahomafootball #sooners #westofeverest #bakermayfield #ohiostate #soonersfootball #ouohiostate #grantcalcaterra #jkdobbins

3D Printed Miniature Roller Coaster – Coaster-track.com – Ep40 Lee Williams and Steve Guilmetter are the founders of coaster-track.com. Their invention is a miniature roller coaster that consists of mostly common hardware parts but also some 3D printed parts. The coaster is a fully functional mini replica. Both Lee and Steve are mechanical engineers that have a passion for roller coasters. Their business plan for this is to make 80% of it open source. Meaning, they will give away 80% of the information needed to build a track. The only thing you will need to purchase are the rail ties and the car. Right now, they are 3D printing these 2 components. Their next step is to launch a Kickstarter campaign. Their goal is to raise $50,000 to pay for injection molding tooling for the rail ties and maybe the car. The campaign will launch September 5. I will send out a link once I have it. We discuss their background, the inspiration for the coaster, and how they went about designing and building it. To contact Steve and Lee, check out their email, website and social pages listed below: marketing@coaster-track.com http://coaster-track.com/ https://www.facebook.com/coastertrack https://www.instagram.com/coastertrack/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1wLoUyisLIJcjESbwpXcZw https://twitter.com/coastertrack     The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com

http://www.thegrio.com/2009/11/personal-ties-bind-makers-to-movie-precious.php The film "Precious" stars newcomer Gabourey Sidebe, who plays an illiterate teenage girl from Harlem, New York, whose story of repeated sexual abuse at the hands of her father and mother will send viewers on an emotional journey. Based on the novel "Push," the story is one that captured readers and the film's creators more than a decade ago. "Both Lee and I read the book," executive producer Lisa Cortes told TheGrio. "We weren't making films at that time, but both of us loved it and talked about it incessantly." Cortes and director Lee Daniels convinced "Push" author Sapphire that only they could tell this story of abuse, survival and hope. "I'm still pinching myself when I think of the places around the world where this film has been received so warmly," Cortes said. "Sapphire was comfortable with Lee," screenplay writer Geoffrey Fletcher said. "Once he gained her trust and confidence, then it was off to the races." Precious' story comes alive with an all-star cast, including Lenny Kravitz and Paula Patton. They are stars that shine because of their ability to lose themselves in dark, disturbing roles. Grammy award-winning artist Mariah Carey is Precious' social worker. "With Mariah," Fletcher said. "I really think that when you see this performance here, I think it's a clear window into the reason why she has the following she does. It is her humanity that we see here. She's very sensitive, very alert and very humble." Most frightening is Mo'nique, as the mother. "What's surprising about Mo'nique in 'Precious,' is that you don't see Mo'nique," Cortes said. "You don't for a moment see 'The Parkers.' You don't see the comedian that we know and love. You see Mary, a woman who is as much a victim as she is a perpetrator." Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry partnered to executive produce the film with hopes of giving this tale the Hollywood success story it deserves. Recounting his own history of abuse, Perry said 'Precious' is a story that needs to be heard. "I realized how close the story was to my childhood and I had to get involved," executive producer Tyler Perry said. "Monique's character was my father. And I wanted people to understand, see and know that this is a movie that will change lives." "So for every voiceless person that we all do not recognize, this film gives them a voice," Cortes said. "It sheds light on their humanity and it sheds light on the tremendous possibility that the precious boys and girls have."