Podcasts about Brava

Hoy regresamos con un nuevo episodio de El Backstage junto a la extraordinaria Michelle Brava. Es un verdadero honor tener a Michelle con nosotros para conversar sobre su impresionante trayectoria artística, cómo comenzó su camino en la música, el origen de “Brava” y la historia detrás de su nombre artístico. Durante nuestra conversación, exploramos su preparación y desarrollo profesional hasta convertirse en una de las figuras más destacadas del teatro musical en Puerto Rico. Michelle se ha consolidado como una de las directoras vocales más reconocidas de la industria, formando parte de importantes producciones como: Evita, Shrek, School of Rock , In the Heights, West Side Story entre otras. Además, hablamos de su carrera como cantante, su experiencia como solista y su rol como integrante de la orquesta de Gilberto Santa Rosa. También comparte valiosos consejos para quienes desean abrirse camino en la industria artística y prepararse para el creciente mundo del teatro musical en Puerto Rico. Si te apasiona la música, el teatro y las historias de perseverancia, este episodio es para ti. No te pierdas este nuevo episodio de El Backstage, disponible en todas las plataformas de podcast y en el canal de YouTube de GW5 Network. Grabado desde GW-Cinco Studio como parte de GW5 Network #tunuevatelevisión. Puedes ver toda la programación en www.gwcinco.com. síguenos en instagram @gw_cinco Patreon: patreon.com/bienabiertas patreon.com/gw5network patreon.com/hablandopop

This week's guest is former Brava executive Travis Rea, who reflects on building one of the more interesting kitchen startups over the past decade. Rea shares the story behind Brava's light-based cooking technology, the challenges of creating an entirely new appliance category, and the lessons learned about consumer adoption, hardware startups, and innovation in the kitchen. The conversation also explores Brava's unexpected impact on accessibility and independent living, why the company developed such a loyal user community, and what the future holds for smart cooking technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cosa unisce Aristotele, la fede nerazzurra e la guida di un trattore? La risposta è Matilde Gioli! Dalle origini casuali del suo debutto con Virzì alla laurea in Filosofia, Matilde ci spiega la neurobiologia dell'empatia prima di aprire il cassetto dei ricordi più intimi: il drammatico infortunio a 16 anni che le ha fatto rischiare la sedia a rotelle (ma il vero dramma fu non poter andare a San Siro per due anni!). L'impegno per sdoganare la crioconservazione, i segreti della vita bucolica e un "terzo grado" finale sulle colazioni di Giacomo a base di uova e Heidegger (accompagnata dalla cagnolina Suri). Una produzione Corax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DO TOPO DO MUNDO PRO LARGADOS E PELADOS: O HOMEM QUE SOBREVIVEU À NATUREZA E VEM ENFRENTAR A BANCADA! Nesta quinta (21), o Pânico recebe o empresário, montanhista profissional e maluco de carteirinha, Richards Moura! O homem que já conquistou os maiores picos da África, Europa e Américas vem contar como foi trocar o terno e a gravata para ficar completamente pelado e passando fome na TV! Será que é mais difícil escalar o Aconcágua ou aguentar os perrengues do "Largados e Pelados"? O que passa na cabeça de alguém que tem uma assessoria de corrida de sucesso e resolve ir morar no mato sem roupa?E o estúdio vai feder a pneu queimado e a cerveja barata! Recebemos o gigante Felipe Massa, que cansou de passar raiva na Ferrari com os italianos errando o pneu e agora acelera na Stock Car. Junto com ele, o empresário e piloto Leo Sanchez chega para mostrar que corre tanto na Porsche Cup quanto correu atrás de patente na indústria farmacêutica - o homem é o verdadeiro "Dr. Veloz" dos remédios! E, para completar esse pódio de malucos, o cantor Thiago Brava chega trazendo aquela sofrência sertaneja que é mais dolorida do que bater o carro a 300 km/h na curva do Lago. É melhor assistir ao programa ou você vai ter que ser o mecânico de pit stop do Rubinho Barrichello!

Termina nesta sexta-feira, 15 de Maio, a campanha eleitoral para as oitavas eleições legislativas em Cabo Verde. Celeste Fortes, docente e investigadora da Universidade de Cabo Verde, na cidade do Mindelo, considera que esta campanha eleitoral ficou marcada por um ambiente de agressividade, sem espaço para discussão, com os partidos a não conseguirem apresentar as propostas de forma clara. Como é que avalia o ambiente político e social vivido durante esta campanha eleitoral? Acho que estamos a viver duas situações ao mesmo tempo. Por um lado, no mundo digital e nas redes sociais, vejo um ambiente extremamente agressivo. Não há espaço para discussões de ideias nem para uma análise mais equilibrada, em que as pessoas consigam também fazer autocrítica ao actual governo ou aos outros partidos que concorrem. Por outro lado, fora do digital, também sinto muita agressividade no debate político e social. Mas, ao mesmo tempo, enquanto docente e activista, noto um certo cansaço por parte da população. Há uma sensação de “mais do mesmo”, de saturação em relação ao discurso político. Portanto, o que eu vejo neste momento é um ambiente marcado simultaneamente pela agressividade e pelo cansaço social. Considera que os partidos políticos foram capazes de apresentar o programa político? Não. Acho que os partidos políticos não conseguiram apresentar as suas propostas de forma clara. Se uma pessoa não estiver muito atenta, dificilmente consegue perceber quais são, concretamente, as soluções que cada partido propõe para resolver os principais problemas que a população identifica como prioritários. O que se viu foi uma discussão muito bipolarizada e muito partidarizada, marcada também por uma militância bastante cega. Em vez de comunicarem projectos concretos para o país, os partidos acabaram por comunicar mais as suas ideologias e discursos políticos. Faltou explicar de forma clara onde é que Cabo Verde está hoje, em 2026, e qual é a visão de cada partido para os próximos quatro ou cinco anos. Ou seja, como é que o partido X ou o partido Y pretende levar o país para um outro patamar. Isso, para mim, não ficou claro durante esta campanha. Actualmente, quais são as maiores preocupações dos cabo-verdianos ? Bom, eu não posso falar por todos os cabo-verdianos, mas há preocupações que sinto pessoalmente e que acredito que também são partilhadas por grande parte da população. Uma delas é a questão dos transportes. Continuamos a viver muito isolados entre as ilhas. Eu vivo em São Vicente e, muitas vezes, tenho situações para resolver em Santiago. No entanto, nestas eleições praticamente não se falou da regionalização. Enquanto moradora de São Vicente, esperava que esse debate regressasse à agenda política e que os partidos apresentassem propostas concretas sobre o tema, mas isso não aconteceu. Continuamos a enfrentar um problema grave de centralização em Cabo Verde, sobretudo em relação à Praia. E essa dependência acaba por afectar todo o país. A questão dos transportes e da conectividade continua muito longe de estar resolvida. Isso liga-se directamente a outro grande problema: a saúde. Uma pessoa que vive no Maio, na Brava ou em São Nicolau não tem o mesmo acesso aos cuidados de saúde, porque os principais hospitais estão concentrados em São Vicente e Santiago. E, muitas vezes, nem existem transportes adequados para a deslocação de doentes.  Outra preocupação muito séria é a dignidade habitacional. Enquanto activista, acompanhei de perto todo o processo de acção depois do 11 de Agosto, e a situação é caótica e preocupante. Continua a existir permissividade para a construção de casas de tambor e habitações sem segurança, especialmente em zonas de risco e encostas. Isso mostra que a questão da habitação digna ainda não foi resolvida pelo governo. Além disso, temos situações contraditórias, como casas do programa “Casas para Todos” que continuam fechadas e sem serem atribuídas. Por fim, há uma questão que afecta muito a juventude: o projecto de vida e o futuro da empregabilidade. Muitos jovens sentem dificuldade em construir um futuro estável no país, o que acaba também por alimentar a vontade de emigrar.  Os jovens continuam a ser os mais impactados pelo desemprego... Sim. Os jovens continuam a ser os mais impactados pelo desemprego e pela falta de perspectivas em relação ao futuro. Muitos querem construir a sua vida em Cabo Verde, querem ter um emprego e estabilidade no seu próprio país, sem terem de emigrar para procurar melhores condições de vida. Existe muito esta ideia entre os jovens de: “Eu quero trabalhar, mas quero conseguir fazê-lo aqui, perto da minha família, no meu país.” No entanto, muitas vezes, sentem que não têm oportunidades reais para alcançar esse futuro com tranquilidade e estabilidade. E, para mim, esse é um dos grandes problemas actuais. No entanto, durante a campanha, não vi debates aprofundados nem propostas claras sobre como resolver esta questão do desemprego jovem e da falta de perspectivas para a juventude. Enquanto activista, trabalha muito sobre a questão do género. Como é que é tratada a questão do género em Cabo Verde? Orgulha-me muito os espaços que Cabo Verde tem vindo a criar, tanto através das instituições públicas governamentais como das organizações não governamentais, para avançarmos rumo a uma maior igualdade de género, que ainda está longe de ser plenamente alcançada. Apesar dos avanços, continuam a existir vários problemas por resolver, nomeadamente a violência baseada no género, o feminicídio e a pobreza, que continua a ter um rosto maioritariamente feminino. A maioria das famílias em Cabo Verde são monoparentais e chefiadas por mulheres, o que mostra também como muitas responsabilidades recaem sobre elas. Portanto, ainda temos grandes desafios pela frente, sobretudo ao nível da representação política e da participação das mulheres nos espaços de decisão. São cinco partidos e apenas um é liderado por uma mulher. A política ainda é distante para a mulher em Cabo Verde? Sim, continua a ser distante, porque a política ainda é um espaço muito masculinizado, dominado por lógicas machistas e patriarcais. Muitas vezes, as mulheres não encontram um ambiente favorável nem condições reais para participarem activamente na vida político-partidária do país. Além disso, a política continua a ser um espaço marcado pela agressividade e pela violência. E nós, mulheres, já convivemos diariamente com microviolências em contextos laborais, familiares e sociais. Muitas acabam por evitar também a política precisamente por a sentirem como mais um espaço de confronto e desgaste. Por outro lado, fiquei extremamente contente por ver a Jónica Brites Tavares no debate. Achei-a muito assertiva e isso deu-me alguma esperança. Ver uma mulher naquele espaço, com firmeza e segurança, pode inspirar muitas meninas e mulheres a entrarem também no espaço público e a posicionarem-se. Mas, apesar dos discursos sobre igualdade e dos sinais de paridade nos governos, a política cabo-verdiana continua a ser um espaço muito marcado pela violência, sobretudo pela violência masculina. Considera que nestas eleições vamos voltar a ver esta disputa entre o MpD e o PAICV? Ou há uma possibilidade deste cenário se poder reverter? Eu não acredito que isso vá mudar tão cedo. Acho que vamos continuar presos a esta bipolarização entre o MpD e o PAICV. Os dois partidos construíram, ao longo dos anos, uma narrativa muito baseada no medo: o medo de perder a estabilidade e o receio de ver outras forças políticas a governarem o país.  Mesmo 50 anos depois, ainda somos muito marcados pelo assistencialismo e por relações de dependência política. E essa lógica acaba por alimentar o medo do novo e do diferente. Tanto o MpD como o PAICV continuam a explorar muito esse sentimento. Cabo Verde é muitas vezes visto como o “bom aluno” do continente africano. Quais são os desafios para a democracia cabo-verdiana? Apesar dessa imagem positiva, Cabo Verde não está completamente protegido de fenómenos que hoje ameaçam várias democracias, como o crescimento de discursos populistas, extremistas, racistas, xenófobos e misóginos. Vejo com preocupação o facto de Cabo Verde, enquanto país que tradicionalmente procura manter uma posição equilibrada e não alinhada, nem sempre se posicionar de forma clara perante essas ondas populistas e extremistas. E isso pode representar um risco para a nossa saúde democrática, porque esses discursos acabam por normalizar formas de intolerância e de violência política e social que podem fragilizar a democracia cabo-verdiana no futuro.

Cabo Verde realiza eleições legislativas no próximo dia 17 de Maio para eleger os 72 deputados do Parlamento. Esta décimas primeiras legislativas contam com cinco formações políticas, entre elas o partido Pessoas, Trabalho e Solidariedade (PTS), que concorre em seis dos 13 círculos eleitorais. Jónica Brito Tavares, líder do PTS, defende a diversificação da economia através da economia azul e a descentralização do desenvolvimento entre as ilhas. O partido propõe ainda o reforço da transparência, a melhoria dos serviços públicos, a valorização da diáspora e uma aposta na prevenção das alterações climáticas e no reforço da participação cívica. O partido afirma que não concorre para governar, mas para eleger deputados. Qual é o objectivo político concreto nestas eleições? Estas eleições são eleições para eleger deputados. A figura do Governo e do Primeiro-Ministro é consequência dos resultados dessas eleições. Por isso, o PTS tem uma mensagem que é concorrente a deputados para os assentos parlamentares de que Cabo Verde dispõe: os 72 lugares. Apresentam-se como um partido jovem. Que medidas propõe o PTS para responder ao desemprego jovem em Cabo Verde? Propomos a valorização da mão-de-obra jovem. Hoje temos jovens que, apesar de terem uma formação académica sólida, não se revêem no retorno do investimento que fizeram nas suas vidas, que lhes permita viver. Falamos da valorização, da diversificação de opções de emprego, de oportunidades concretas, transparentes e iguais para todos. Uma maior aposta na formação? A educação sempre foi um factor de mudança de vida na história de Cabo Verde e hoje não é diferente. Os jovens apostam cada vez mais na formação, mas também entendemos que esta formação deve ser direccionada para a realidade do país. Formações no âmbito da economia azul. Fala-se tanto da zona económica exclusiva, da economia azul, mas não se apresenta um plano concreto de como a população de Cabo Verde, principalmente sendo uma população jovem, beneficiará desta economia azul. Quais são os entraves para o desenvolvimento da economia azul? No país, temos jovens pescadores que ainda trabalham de forma bastante artesanal, enfrentando enormes dificuldades para garantir um rendimento digno. É uma actividade que continua a exigir muito sacrifício, com pouca valorização e limitado apoio técnico e financeiro. Por outro lado, existem também jovens empresários que procuram inovar e empreender em áreas ligadas aos desportos aquáticos e à economia do mar. No entanto, muitos acabam por desistir a meio do caminho devido à falta de atenção, acompanhamento e apoio efectivo por parte do Governo cabo-verdiano, sobretudo no que diz respeito à criação de garantias, acesso a financiamento e condições para ampliar o seu campo de actuação. O PTS propõe o fim desta burocracia? O Parlamento é um lugar onde se pode questionar e exigir transparência e exigir que as promessas eleitorais não fiquem pelo período de campanhas eleitorais. Que saiam do papel e cheguem a cada canto de Cabo Verde, de Santo Antão à Brava. Face à dependência do turismo e das remessas enviadas pelos imigrantes: como é que pode Cabo Verde diversificar a economia? A economia azul é uma das opções. O cabo-verdiano sente falta de aproveitar melhor o mar que tem. Temos acordos internacionais e há países que tiram proveito do nosso mar. Mas qual é a percentagem de cabo-verdianos que está, de facto, a beneficiar deste território que temos? Falamos também da diversificação económica e da aposta na produção nacional. A dependência externa tem constituído um bloqueio ao potencial de desenvolvimento de Cabo Verde. Defendemos uma forte aposta na agricultura. Hoje, temos pessoas formadas e com capacidade para impulsionar este sector. Fala-se muito do digital, e essa deve ser uma aposta estratégica de Cabo Verde. Quando pensamos no digital, pensamos em tecnologia, inovação e modernização. Acreditamos que a aposta na tecnologia, em benefício da agricultura, da pecuária, da transformação industrial e até do turismo verde sustentável - que hoje já apresenta alguma dinâmica em ilhas como Santo Antão e Santiago - ainda não tem recebido a devida atenção e equidade por parte dos sucessivos governos. Apesar dos avanços no sector dasaúde, persistem desigualdades entre ilhas. Que soluções defende o PTS para garantir um acesso equitativo? Os avanços neste sector são visíveis. No entanto, o facto de existir uma forte centralização no Hospital Nacional, na Praia, tem criado limitações, sobretudo devido à condição arquipelágica do país. As dificuldades inerentes às deslocações para aceder a estes serviços acabam por sobrecarregar a estrutura nacional de saúde. Temos conhecimento de que já foram apresentadas, por duas vezes, propostas para a construção de um novo hospital nacional. Contudo, isso, por si só, não basta. É necessário descentralizar os serviços de saúde e levá-los a outras ilhas, apostando em infra-estruturas equivalentes e com o mesmo nível de qualidade em ilhas com capacidade para acolhê-las. O objectivo deve ser criar uma rede mais equilibrada e acessível, especialmente em regiões estrategicamente mais próximas de outras ilhas. A regionalização tem sido um tema recorrente no debate político em Cabo Verde. Que modelo defende o PTS para descentralizar o poder em Cabo Verde? Falamos aqui de dar mais poder às ilhas, através da criação de instituições e agências que possam trabalhar, com base em estudos e dados concretos, para uma melhor redistribuição do rendimento. Defendemos também a criação de uma agência voltada para o equilíbrio territorial, que tenha como missão promover maior justiça territorial e criar oportunidades mais equitativas entre as ilhas. Sabemos que a dimensão e as particularidades de cada ilha deverão ser tidas em conta nesse processo. O PTS defende a descentralização política, económica e social, para que todas as ilhas se sintam parte integrante do desenvolvimento do país. Os transportes continuam a ser um grande desafio em Cabo Verde. Que propostas apresenta o partido Pessoas, Trabalho e Solidariedade para melhorar a mobilidade entre as ilhas? Defendemos uma maior transparência no sector. Ao longo dos anos, têm-se verificado várias situações relacionadas com processos de privatização que, na prática, não têm dado uma resposta eficaz. No final das contas, acaba por ser o financiamento público a cobrir as falhas deixadas pelos operadores privados, que não conseguem responder de forma adequada às necessidades do país. Para nós, é fundamental que o Estado assuma um papel central neste sector. Acreditamos que o sector privado é importante em qualquer economia, mas, no caso de Cabo Verde, o Governo deve reconhecer que a ligação interilhas é uma questão de sobrevivência para a população cabo-verdiana. Numa altura de maior pressão migratória a nível global, que política propõe o partido Pessoas, Trabalho e Solidariedade para apoiar a diáspora cabo-verdiana? A diáspora cabo-verdiana é a nossa 11.ª ilha. Temos mais cabo-verdianos fora do país do que dentro dele. Por isso, defendemos o mapeamento da diáspora e uma diplomacia orientada para a protecção e valorização das comunidades cabo-verdianas no exterior. Falamos também da capacidade diplomática de Cabo Verde para negociar melhores condições de integração dos nossos emigrantes, sobretudo num contexto internacional em que a migração enfrenta crescentes tentativas de limitação, contrariando esta ideia de cidadão global com a qual o cabo-verdiano sempre se identificou. Defendemos ainda que a diáspora tenha um papel mais activo e representativo nas estruturas e instituições nacionais. Propomos a criação de um conselho de concertação social que integre representantes da diáspora e defendemos que o projecto do Conselho Nacional das Comunidades deixe de estar apenas no papel e passe efectivamente à prática. O objectivo é garantir que a nossa emigração esteja integrada não só fora do país, mas também na vida institucional e no desenvolvimento de Cabo Verde. Cabo Verde é um país vulnerável às alterações climáticas. Que medidas concretas defende o partido para lidar com este flagelo? Cabo Verde é particularmente vulnerável às alterações climáticas devido à sua condição insular. Tivemos recentemente um episódio que demonstrou que o país não está imune a este flagelo. Propomos medidas de prevenção, sobretudo para reduzir o impacto das mudanças climáticas e evitar que estas continuem a representar tragédias para o povo cabo-verdiano. Devemos apostar em melhores condições de habitação e no aumento do rendimento das famílias, para que as pessoas possam preparar-se melhor para estas calamidades. Falo, por exemplo, de medidas concretas para combater a erosão dos solos e proteger o território nacional. Perante os actuais conflitos internacionais, nomeadamente a guerra no Médio Oriente, qual deve ser o posicionamento de Cabo Verde? Cabo Verde deve ontinuar a trabalhar com os parceiros, no sentido de reforçar a nossa diplomacia, mas, essencialmente, ter em conta que é preciso fazer um trabalho em casa, ouvindo os cidadãos para aproveitar sempre da melhor forma as questões externas. Cabo Verde não tem um posicionamento ou enquadramento directo, mas acreditamos que está claro: a história mundial mostra-nos que a paz é sempre o melhor caminho. Num contexto global de crescente pressão sobre a democracia, quais são os principais desafios que se colocam a Cabo Verde? E de que forma podem ser enfrentados? A transparência e a boa governação são desafios fundamentais. É também necessário aproximar os cidadãos da vida política, sobretudo num país em que os dados estatísticos mostram que quase 50% da população se abstém de votar. Isso revela que muitos eleitores já não acreditam que o seu voto tenha o devido peso ou impacto nas decisões do país. Por isso, é essencial reforçar a confiança nas instituições e promover uma maior participação cívica. A dimensão humana nunca deve ser esquecida. O PTS  defende uma política centrada nas pessoas, em que o objetivo coletivo também respeite e represente as individualidades inerentes à condição humana.

This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we're revisiting conversations around work, workers, and the Labor Movement on the Move.  This week, get inspired by courageous activism! Learn from lifelong activists like 95-year-old Dolores Huerta on using narrative to break through fear and build movements. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description [original airdate October 24, 2025]: People are taking to the streets and calling out fascism in bold, unique ways, but we're not all there yet. If you need some encouragement, watch "The People, United" — a gripping short film about everyday Americans standing up to ICE and winning through nonviolent resistance. Created by Ellen Gavin and presented in collaboration with the Dolores Huerta Foundation and People for the American Way, the video is a powerful example of storytelling as an organizing tool. In this episode, lifelong activists and old friends Ellen Gavin and Dolores Huerta join Laura Flanders to explore how narratives help break through our silos and fears under this second Trump administration. Gavin's works as a writer, director and producer have brought millions of views to social justice storytelling; she is also founder of Gavin Creative Collab and founding artistic director of Brava! for Women in the Arts. Huerta is co-founder of the United Farm Workers with César Chávez and founder and president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation. Still organizing at 95 years old, she is recognized as one of the most influential labor organizers of the twentieth century and coined the iconic rallying cry “Si Se Puede.” She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. Find out how narratives shatter fear and build movements, plus a commentary from Laura. “. . . We want people to be on our team. We want people to be touched in a way that says, ‘I want to be that neighbor. I want to be that helper. I want to be that person who sees something and does something instead of reacts with fear.' When they say that fear is contagious, and then they say, courage is contagious.” - Ellen Gavin “. . . In the farm, we didn't respond with violence . . . César [Chávez] fasted for 25 days and then 36 days . . .  The other side, they want us to respond with violence, and we can respond with non-violence because they would like to have martial law for the whole country. So we've really got to have a lot of discipline now.” - Dolores Huerta Guests: •  Ellen Gavin: Writer, Director, Producer: The People, United; Founder, Gavin Creative Collab • Dolores Huerta: Co-founder of the United Farm Workers; Founder & President, The Dolores Huerta Foundation   Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel Sundays 11:30am ET, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). 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Support Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends Music Credit:  "Steppin" by Podington Bear,  "Funk 4 Peace" by Fort Knox Five featuring Mustafa Akbar from their album Radio Free DC courtesy of Fort Knox Recordings, and original sound design by Jeannie Hopper Additional Crew: Director of Photography: Brian Dentz, Fig Pie Media Sound Mixer: Alexander Marshall, Blowtorch Productions Credits: “The People, United” video short Writer, Director & Executive Producer: Ellen Gavin Producers: Alana Maiello, Natasha Estrada Director of Photography: Sevdije Kastrati Dill   RESOURCES: Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes: •  Farm Workers to Farm Owners- Watch / Listen:  Episode •  These Films Keep People Out of Prison- Watch / Listen:  Episode •  Jacqueline Woodson & Catherine Gund: Breathing Through Chaos & the  “Meanwhile”- Watch / Listen:  Episode and Full Uncut Conversation •  Mamdani, Black Farmers, USDA & ICE: The Stories BIPOC Journalists Uncover-  Watch / Listen:  Episode and Full Uncut Conversation   Related Articles and Resources: • California City Residents Denounce Plan to Build State's Largest Immigrant Detention Center, by ACoM, August 4, 2025, American Community Media •  Dolores Huerta Leads Protest Against California's Largest Planned ICE Detention Center, by Steve Virgen, CA Neighborhood Reporter, July 30, 2025, 23ABC News KERO • Forbes Power Women's Summit 2025:  Building What's Next, September 25, 2025, Forbes •  About el Teatro Campesino's Luis Valdez, Founding Artistic Director Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. 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This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we're revisiting conversations around work, workers, and the Labor Movement on the Move.  This week, get inspired by courageous activism! Learn from lifelong activists like 95-year-old Dolores Huerta on using narrative to break through fear and build movements. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description [Original Air Date - October 19, 2025]: People are taking to the streets and calling out fascism in bold, unique ways, but we're not all there yet. If you need some encouragement, watch "The People, United" — a gripping short film about everyday Americans standing up to ICE and winning through nonviolent resistance. Created by Ellen Gavin and presented in collaboration with the Dolores Huerta Foundation and People for the American Way, the video is a powerful example of storytelling as an organizing tool. In this episode, lifelong activists and old friends Ellen Gavin and Dolores Huerta join Laura Flanders to explore how narratives help break through our silos and fears under this second Trump administration. Gavin's works as a writer, director, producer have brought millions of views to social justice storytelling; she is also founder of Gavin Creative Collab and founding artistic director of Brava! for Women in the Arts. Huerta is co-founder of the United Farm Workers alongside César Chávez and founder and president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation. Still organizing at 95 years old, she is recognized as one of the most influential labor organizers of the twentieth century and coined the iconic rallying cry “Si Se Puede.” She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. Find out how narratives shatter fear and build movements, plus a commentary from Laura.  “. . . We want people to be on our team. We want people to be touched in a way that says, ‘I want to be that neighbor. I want to be that helper. I want to be that person who sees something and does something instead of reacts with fear.' When they say that fear is contagious, and then they say, courage is contagious.” - Ellen Gavin “. . . In the farm, we didn't respond with violence . . . César [Chávez] fasted for 25 days and then 36 days . . .  The other side, they want us to respond with violence, and we can respond with non-violence because they would like to have martial law for the whole country. So we've really got to have a lot of discipline now.” - Dolores Huerta Guests: •  Ellen Gavin: Writer, Director, Producer: The People, United; Founder, Gavin Creative Collab • Dolores Huerta: Co-founder of the United Farm Workers; Founder & President, The Dolores Huerta Foundation Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters. Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio,  (check here to see if your station is airing the show) & available as a podcast. Additional Crew: Director of Photography: Brian Dentz, Fig Pie Media Sound Mixer: Alexander Marshall, Blowtorch Productions Credits: “The People, United” video short Writer, Director & Executive Producer: Ellen Gavin Producers: Alana Maiello, Natasha Estrada Director of Photography: Sevdije Kastrati Dill   RESOURCES: Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes: •  Farm Workers to Farm Owners- Watch / Listen:  Episode •  These Films Keep People Out of Prison- Watch / Listen:  Episode •  Jacqueline Woodson & Catherine Gund: Breathing Through Chaos & the  “Meanwhile”- Watch / Listen:  Episode and Full Uncut Conversation •  Mamdani, Black Farmers, USDA & ICE: The Stories BIPOC Journalists Uncover-  Watch / Listen:  Episode and Full Uncut Conversation Related Articles and Resources: • California City Residents Denounce Plan to Build State's Largest Immigrant Detention Center, by ACoM, August 4, 2025, American Community Media •  Dolores Huerta Leads Protest Against California's Largest Planned ICE Detention Center, by Steve Virgen, CA Neighborhood Reporter, July 30, 2025, 23ABC News KERO • Forbes Power Women's Summit 2025:  Building What's Next, September 25, 2025, Forbes •  About el Teatro Campesino's Luis Valdez, Founding Artistic Director   Full Episode Notes are located HERE. 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Gente Brava estuvo en silencio por un tiempo. Y en esa pausa, nos dimos cuenta de algo: estas conversaciones no son solo episodios; también son memoria, archivo y comunidad.Por eso existe la Fundación Gente Brava: para sostener este trabajo a largo plazo y ampliar su impacto más allá del formato podcast. Si quieres conocerla, entra a fundaciongentebrava.org.Y antes de seguir: gracias. Gracias a los Patreons, fans, amigos y familia que han acompañado y sostenido este proyecto durante estos seis años.Si quieres apoyar este regreso, hay una acción concreta: seguir el podcast donde lo estés escuchando. Si un episodio te toca, compártelo con una persona. Si quieres apoyar a la Fundación Gente Brava y nuestra misión, comparte nuestros contenidos en redes sociales y también entra a nuestro Patreon para descubrir la membresía que tenemos disponible.Bienvenidos de vuelta a Gente Brava.Nos escuchamos.

El Tango tiene entre sus compositores más destacados, verdaderas joyas que se siguen descubriendo a través de los años. Es el caso del invitado de hoy, un hombre culto traductor de idiomas, músico y poeta constructor de éxitos inolvidables en piezas únicas dentro nuestro sentimiento ciudadano. Paseó su talento por Europa, regresó a la Argentina y siguió cosechando triunfos musicales en aquel Buenos Aires donde para sobresalir había que tener conqué. Sus temas fueron grabados por los mejores cantantes y las orquestas más sobresalientes del mundo tanguero, que interpretaron el contenido de sus letras calando hondo en el gusto popular. Nadie prestó atención a su origen o nacionalidad, porque después de todo, resultó ser un porteño consustanciado con la música que le dio fama y reconocimiento; el Tango.

El Tango tiene entre sus compositores más destacados, verdaderas joyas que se siguen descubriendo a través de los años. Es el caso del invitado de hoy, un hombre culto traductor de idiomas, músico y poeta constructor de éxitos inolvidables en piezas únicas dentro nuestro sentimiento ciudadano. Paseó su talento por Europa, regresó a la Argentina y siguió cosechando triunfos musicales en aquel Buenos Aires donde para sobresalir había que tener conqué. Sus temas fueron grabados por los mejores cantantes y las orquestas más sobresalientes del mundo tanguero, que interpretaron el contenido de sus letras calando hondo en el gusto popular. Nadie prestó atención a su origen o nacionalidad, porque después de todo, resultó ser un porteño consustanciado con la música que le dio fama y reconocimiento; el Tango.

O petróleo segue no centro de disputas mundiais e o Insights desta semana traz o tema para a mesa em um papo com a BRAVA Energia, uma empresa independente de óleo e gás. O que o conflito entre Estados Unidos e Irã traz de impacto para o mercado? Quais as expectativas de produção e qual o recado para os investidores do setor? Vamos conversar com Luiz Carvalho, diretor financeiro e de Relações com Investidores da Brava Energia. O papo é com o gerente do Bradesco Global Corporate Oil & Gas, Pedro Xavier e, Vicente Falanga, head de Petróleo, Gás e ESG do Equity Research do Bradesco BBI. Acompanhe! #petróleo #energia #Ormuz #BravaEnergia #diesel O conteúdo a seguir exposto pela empresa convidada não representa, necessariamente, a opinião e as práticas utilizadas pelo Bradesco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this return episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura sits down again with Allie Ekblad, children's book author, cleft advocate, and creator of Ava the Brava. Allie shares how her advocacy has evolved beyond the book, what it's been like raising a child with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, and how confidence, identity, and resilience are shaped over time. Together, they talk honestly about the realities of cleft surgeries, speech therapy, bone grafts, orthodontics, and revisions, while also diving into the emotional side of parenting. From navigating beauty standards and school experiences to empowering children to embrace their differences, this conversation offers reassurance, perspective, and hope. Whether you're newly diagnosed, deep into the cleft journey, or simply looking for encouragement, this episode is a reminder that your child is more than a diagnosis and that confidence can be built one conversation at a time. Links: Epsiode: Embracing Differences: Ava the Brave Ava the Brava The Sparkle You Carry Jack's New Smile Archie the Cleftie Buy Us a Coffee FB Support Group

How'd Cam Burns hit $500k revenue in year one? Rejuvenation, not reroofing, was the spark.On this week's podcast, Pete sits down with our April Roofr of the Month, Cameron Burns of OK Roof Revival in Kelowna, British Columbia. West coast Canucks rise up!Cameron shares how he left 15 years in oil and gas construction to launch a roofing company in late 2022, and went on to acquire Canadian distribution rights with licensed applicators. Pete and Cam get into:How rejuvenation gets earlier leads and builds trustWatching maintenance become reroof jobsHigh-end offerings (metal, torch-on, Brava synthetic tiles, etc.)The challenges of winter seasonality and ethical reworkHow tech like Roofr and CompanyCam helpsIf you, like Cameron, aren't afraid to get your knuckles a little scratched up, listen up for a lot of solid advice for your own roofing business.

On this week's show: Josh.ai takes smart homes to a whole new level of language learning, Amazon's Alexa+ crosses the pond with a serious accent, Telus launches an all-Canadian AI butler, and Hisense decides you need ads with your HDMI inputs. The FCC bans foreign-made routers (so, almost all of them), and Brava joins the long list of smart gadgets that got cooked by their own cloud. All this, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more!

Mi verso es de un verde claro y de un jazmín encendido, mi verso un ciervo herido.. “, Martí para la “Guantanamera”.Cuba en situación de precariedad extrema y está especial edición “para la gente más brava" para la que escribí “La Noche de la Iguana”.También “Clara" o “Radio Rebelde” en versiones varias junto a lo más granado de la cubanía. Oficialmente república socialista con Fidel Castro, en realidad una dictadura desde el minuto uno. El exilio de Celia Cruz, o Bebo Valdés, el silenciamiento de la Vieja Trova, los privilegios de los adictos. Atrapada en omnipresente bloqueo,“estratégicas” alianzas, regimen que se eterniza pero ¿cómo empezó todo?.¿cómo entenderlo?. Esta la historia, la música y estas las repuestas. Puedes hacerte socio del Club Babel y apoyar este podcast: mundobabel.com/club Si te gusta Mundo Babel puedes colaborar a que llegue a más oyentes compartiendo en tus redes sociales y dejar una valoración de 5 estrellas en Apple Podcast o un comentario en Ivoox. Para anunciarte en este podcast, ponte en contacto con: mundobabelpodcast@gmail.com.

"Mi verso es de un verde claro y un jazmín encendido,mi verso es un ciervo herido..”, Martí para la “Guantanamera”. Cuba en situación de precariedad extrema y está especial edición “para la gente más brava" a la que escribí “La Noche de la Iguana” y otras, como “Clara”, en versiones varias junto a lo más granado de la cubanía. Oficialmente república socialista, en realidad una dictadura desde el minuto uno.El exilio de Celia Cruz o Bebo Valdés, el silenciamiento de la Vieja Trova, los privilegios de los adictos. Atrapada en omnipresente bloqueo, “estratégicas” alianzas y régimen eternizado..¿Cómo empezó todo?.¿cómo entenderlo?.Esta la historia, la música y las repuestas. Puedes hacerte socio del Club Babel y apoyar este podcast: mundobabel.com/club Si te gusta Mundo Babel puedes colaborar a que llegue a más oyentes compartiendo en tus redes sociales y dejar una valoración de 5 estrellas en Apple Podcast o un comentario en Ivoox. Para anunciarte en este podcast, ponte en contacto con: mundobabelpodcast@gmail.com.

Olá, Você está ouvindo o Espiadinha, o podcast que tem 70 câmeras e o Brasil tá vendo! Eu sou o Athilas, e hoje vamos comentar as novidades e tudo que está acontecendo no BBB 26, que além de Pipocas e Camarotes, agora temos Veteranos, os Ex-BBBs estão de volta, se você não quer perder nada dessa nova temporada do BBB, se inscreva no Espiadinha Podcast!Siga o Espiadinha nas redes sociais!Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/EspiadinhaPodcast/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/espiadinhapodcast#BBB26 #BigBrotherBrasil26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when the title is gone, but the work isn't finished? In this solo episode, Lori Adams-Brown pulls back the curtain on the past six months: the beach day that changed everything, the blank bio she couldn't write, and the Italian word that finally gave shape to what she was building. This is the origin story of Brava Global Advisory, and a masterclass in the kind of self-leadership most leaders never talk about out loud. What you'll hear in this episode: The moment at Santa Cruz that turned a word into a mission Why applying the Ikigai framework to yourself is completely different from applying it to others What it actually looks like to run an executive search and launch a consulting practice simultaneously How Lori's personal board of directors keeps her accountable (and why yes-people are leadership liabilities) Why the bravest work in today's world of work is being willing to see yourself clearly Lori Adams-Brown is a strategic transformation executive, intercultural leadership practitioner, and founder of Brava Global Advisory. With 20+ years advising senior leaders across six continents and six languagess, from Jakarta to San Jose, she brings a rare combination of global range and personal depth to every conversation. She hosts A World of Difference, a podcast with 153,000+ downloads across 100+ countries. Timestamps: [00:00] — The word brava, and what it means to earn it [04:30] — The blank bio: who are you outside the title? [09:00] — The beach, the reset, and the origin of Brava [14:00] — Applying Ikigai to yourself (it's harder than it sounds) [19:00] — Running a search and building a business at the same time [24:00] — Self-leadership, personal boards, and anti-yes-people [28:00] — What Brava is for — and what this show has always been for Subscribe, leave a review at https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com/reviews/new/, and share this episode. Visit https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com for more resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when the title is gone, but the work isn't finished? In this solo episode, Lori Adams-Brown pulls back the curtain on the past six months: the beach day that changed everything, the blank bio she couldn't write, and the Italian word that finally gave shape to what she was building. This is the origin story of Brava Global Advisory, and a masterclass in the kind of self-leadership most leaders never talk about out loud. What you'll hear in this episode: The moment at Santa Cruz that turned a word into a mission Why applying the Ikigai framework to yourself is completely different from applying it to others What it actually looks like to run an executive search and launch a consulting practice simultaneously How Lori's personal board of directors keeps her accountable (and why yes-people are leadership liabilities) Why the bravest work in today's world of work is being willing to see yourself clearly Lori Adams-Brown is a strategic transformation executive, intercultural leadership practitioner, and founder of Brava Global Advisory. With 20+ years advising senior leaders across six continents and six languagess, from Jakarta to San Jose, she brings a rare combination of global range and personal depth to every conversation. She hosts A World of Difference, a podcast with 153,000+ downloads across 100+ countries. Timestamps: [00:00] — The word brava, and what it means to earn it [04:30] — The blank bio: who are you outside the title? [09:00] — The beach, the reset, and the origin of Brava [14:00] — Applying Ikigai to yourself (it's harder than it sounds) [19:00] — Running a search and building a business at the same time [24:00] — Self-leadership, personal boards, and anti-yes-people [28:00] — What Brava is for — and what this show has always been for Subscribe, leave a review at https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com/reviews/new/, and share this episode. Visit https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com for more resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hard not to like a crossword with a DELOREAN in the grid, as we can attest: we adored today's puzzle, the fourth in the NYTimes by Hannah Binney. There was a certain novelty and freshness to the clues that made this a particularly pleasing solve, culminating in the most exciting way ever to clue an otherwise mundane answer, 11D, 4.75 seconds to assemble a Mr. Potato Head, per Guinness, RECORD. Brava!*Show note imagery: A time machine that needs no introduction ... if you were born in this century or the last one you already know it

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What happens when a classically trained chef who cooked at Michelin-starred restaurants decides the future of cooking isn't fire—it's light? Today's guest is Travis Rea, Head of Culinary at Brava, the company that's reimagining home cooking with an oven that uses infrared light instead of traditional heat. But Travis's path to revolutionizing kitchen technology wasn't straightforward. Born and raised in Houston, he grew up watching his mom cook from scratch and fell in love with the transformation of ingredients at just eight years old. That passion led him to ditch a conventional business career for culinary school in San Francisco, where he spent four grueling years cooking at Restaurant Gary Danko—eventually helping the restaurant earn its Michelin star. But after years of vampire hours and relentless pressure, Travis made a bold pivot back to the business world, spending eight years at Williams-Sonoma developing over 800 food products and collaborating with legendary chefs like Thomas Keller. When he first heard about Brava—a startup claiming they could sear a steak in seven minutes using light bulbs—he thought it was "total nonsense." Now, eight years later, Travis has helped build a product that's been used over 13 million times, with a digital library of 9,000+ recipes. This is a story about knowing when to pivot, surrounding yourself with people smarter than you, and why the best career moves often require you to embrace being a beginner all over again. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How failing a class became the wake-up call that changed everything – Why Travis's freshman year failure was "one of the best things that happened" to him and taught him the importance of living up to his own potential The real cost of following your passion – Why Travis walked away from Michelin-starred kitchens after realizing he loved cooking but couldn't sustain the restaurant lifestyle for 30 years How to know when you're ready for a pivot – The signals Travis noticed (and ignored) that revealed he was reading cookbooks while his peers read marketing journals, and what that meant for his career Why working for the best matters more than the biggest paycheck – Travis's philosophy on taking lower-paying jobs at elite organizations early in your career and how it compounds over time The white belt mentality in action – What it's like to be the only "cook" in a house full of physicists and engineers, and why being the least qualified person in the room might be exactly where you need to be Get your free copy of The Career Pivot Playbook: https://www.omaid.me/newsletter  

Ative seu cupom Flavio Conde pra a consultoria personalizada https://lvnt.app/61t6dr02/02 - DIRR +5%, CXSE +3%. RAIZ -10% e BRAVA -4Olá, sejam bem-vindo a mais um Fechamento de Mercado, comigo Flávio Conde e Ricardo Afonso, hoje é 2a. feira, 2 de fevereiro, com mercados brasileiro e internacional subindo levemente depois das fortes quedas de sexta-feira com a indicação do Kevin Harsh para o Fed e prata despencando -27% (hoje sobe 2%). Agora, 17h18, o Ibovespa à vista está a 182,1 mil pontos, +0,40%, depois de ter caído de 186,450 mil pontos, na quinta-feira, para 181,3 mil no fechamento da sexta. Hoje, até voltou a bater 182,9 mil, às 11h, mas não aguentou, recuou e fechou nos 182,1. Após acumular baixa de 4,4% em janeiro, o dólar fechou a segunda-feira próximo da estabilidade no Brasil, mas novamente acima dos R$5,25, com alguns investidores realizando os lucros recentes, enquanto no exterior a moeda norte-americana teve perdas firmes ante pares do real como o peso chileno e o peso mexicano, mas subiu +0,71% frente moeda fortes do DXY. Os juros da Treasury americana subiram bem de 4,255% para 4,28% a.a., no maior nível desde setembro de 2025, depois que O Instituto de Gestão de Fornecimento (ISM, na sigla em inglês) reportou uma atividade industrial de 52,6 em janeiro, superando em muito os 48,4 esperados pelos economistas. Isso representou a primeira expansão clara (acima de 50) após 26 meses consecutivos de contração, sinalizando que a economia está crescendo mais rápido do que o previsto. Investidores entenderam que a economia americana pode estar mais aquecida que o esperado e que o Fed pode demorar mais para cortar os juros novamente. Já os juros dos títulos Tesouro direto subiram com o Tesouro Prefixado 2037 a 13,60% x 13,52% a.a., sexta, e o IPCA+ 2035 a 7,45% x 7,41% a.a.. Assista no vídeo as análises do Conde e Ricardo.

A Brava Rosa é uma cerveja American Wheat concebida pela Ariana Souza e produzida e lançada na Incomum Cervejaria, do Thomaz Pupo, com o propósito de celebrar sabor, cuidado e responsabilidade social. Essa iniciativa carrega um compromisso social contínuo: 5% do valor arrecadado com a venda da cerveja será destinado mensalmente à PROTEA, organização que apoia mulheres em tratamento contra o câncer de mama, promovendo acolhimento, suporte e cuidado ao longo de todo o ano. Procure por "Beercast Brasil" no seu app de música favorito.

Cassandra (Cass) M. Bailey is the CEO of Slice Communications, the founder and current Chairwoman of Social Media Day, Inc., and the creator of the “My Mom Is…” children's book series.  She has been working in marketing communications for more than 20 years and has authored two books on the subject: Pay Attention! and Social Media is About People. She believes that integrated public relations, social media, and email marketing efforts are critical for growing businesses and non-profits looking to accomplish their goals.With a background in international politics, economics, and philosophy, communications has become her passion and she has been tapped by various industry associations and the media to share her insights and experiences.  She has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, and The Today Show and has written for, or been quoted in, Forbes, Philadelphia Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, TheNextWeb, and a number of other publications.  Cass has also been named as a Rising Star by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and received the Brava award from Philadelphia Smart CEO.Cass is deeply involved with her community and has served on boards for the Entrepreneurs' Organization of Philadelphia; Business Leadership Forum at The Union League of Philadelphia; Small Business Board at the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce; Tree House Books; Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund; and Hopeworks.  Cass graduated from The Catholic University of America with a degree in international politics, economics and philosophy.  Additionally, she has completed programs in business education from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program and WBENC Executive Program at the Tuck School of Business. Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform.Stay connected with us:Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin!Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

Atenção (disclaimer): Os dados aqui apresentados representam minha opinião pessoal.Não são de forma alguma indicações de compra ou venda de ativos no mercado financeiro.Moura Dubeux (MDNE3) abre caminho para expansão com oferta de quase 9,7 milhões de açõeshttps://www.seudinheiro.com/2026/empresas/moura-dubeux-mdne3-anuncia-oferta-de-cerca-de-97-mi-de-acoes-lvgb/Brava compra ativos da Petronas por US$ 450 mi e avalia novas operaçõeshttps://www.infomoney.com.br/mercados/brava-compra-ativos-da-petronas-por-us-450-mi-e-avalia-novas-operacoes/BAM! Azul, aumento de capital, diluição e a melhoria da posição (AZUL53) - Visão do Estrategistahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=0XKysYPMvHIBetting on Venezuelahttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/betting-on-venezuela/id1302281912?i=1000744416465&l=en-GBThe United States' Aspirations for Venezuela's Oilhttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/the-united-states-aspirations-for-venezuelas-oil/id1200361736?i=1000744973794&l=en-GBZema deixará governo de Minas em março para disputar a Presidênciahttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/zema-deixar%C3%A1-governo-de-minas-em-mar%C3%A7o-para-disputar/id203963267?i=1000745051672&l=en-GBAs Iran protesters face ruthless crackdown, Trump says help 'on its way'https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/as-iran-protesters-face-ruthless-crackdown-trump-says/id78304589?i=1000745064525&l=en-GBIran on the Brinkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/iran-on-the-brink/id1200361736?i=1000745121807&l=en-GBO cerco às emendas parlamentareshttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/o-cerco-%C3%A0s-emendas-parlamentares/id1477406521?i=1000745078852&l=en-GBGoverno Trump vai suspender emissão de vistos de imigrantes de 75 países; Brasil está na listahttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/governo-trump-vai-suspender-emiss%C3%A3o-de-vistos/id203963267?i=1000745198440&l=en-GBToffoli cometeu inúmeros desatinos jurídicos em inquérito sobre Banco Masterhttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/toffoli-cometeu-in%C3%BAmeros-desatinos-jur%C3%ADdicos-em-inqu%C3%A9rito/id203963267?i=1000745275641&l=en-GBBanco Master: ‘embaraços tumultuam investigação e tornam mais fáceis as reações das defesas'https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/banco-master-embara%C3%A7os-tumultuam-investiga%C3%A7%C3%A3o-e-tornam/id265071481?i=1000745283760&l=en-GBBanco Master: ‘nunca foi uma investigação tranquila'https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/banco-master-nunca-foi-uma-investiga%C3%A7%C3%A3o-tranquila/id203963267?i=1000745304609&l=en-GBBanco Master: o avanço da investigação de fraudehttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/banco-master-o-avan%C3%A7o-da-investiga%C3%A7%C3%A3o-de-fraude/id1477406521?i=1000745232635&l=en-GBSinais contraditórios mantêm Tarcísio no jogo presidencial apesar de discurso pela reeleiçãohttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/sinais-contradit%C3%B3rios-mant%C3%AAm-tarc%C3%ADsio-no-jogo-presidencial/id203963267?i=1000745420534&l=en-GBFBI searches reporter's home, raising concerns about intimidation of free presshttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/fbi-searches-reporters-home-raising-concerns-about/id78304589?i=1000745218465&l=en-GBTrump's D.O.J. Went After the Fed. It Backfired.https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/trumps-d-o-j-went-after-the-fed-it-backfired/id1200361736?i=1000745275398&l=en-GBPressure Is Mounting on Iran's Regimehttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/pressure-is-mounting-on-irans-regime/id1578096201?i=1000745217959&l=en-GBMinnesota v. ICEhttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/minnesota-v-ice/id1578096201?i=1000745068137&l=en-GBBanco Master: 'Toffoli está com atitudes muito esquisitas'https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/banco-master-toffoli-est%C3%A1-com-atitudes-muito-esquisitas/id203963267?i=1000745444708&l=en-GB

NESTA EDIÇÃO. Consulta sobre proibição de biodiesel importado para cumprimento da mistura é concluída. Brava compra participação da Petronas em campos no pós-sal da Bacia de Campos. Europa e Brasil avançam rumo a acordo para lítio, níquel e terras raras. Desconto para baixa tensão no mercado livre de energia deve ser de até 18%, prevê comercializadora. ***Locução gerada por IA

Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com Become a partner or contact us On this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, we sit down with Allentown born trombonist, composer, arranger, and educator Brody Segan to talk about his original music, his independent label Brodacious Music, and his next big step as a showband musician with Royal Caribbean. Brody has been busy releasing a string of projects, including the country rock single Make Lovin Great Again, the soundtrack to the short action film The Great Escape, and his final 2025 single Im Kinda Busy Now, a 1980s inspired funk blues song about unrequited love that also encourages getting to know the people in our everyday lives. Under his Brodacious Music label, Brody is building a catalog that pulls from country, rock, funk, blues, film music, and big band writing. Make Lovin Great Again was released August 1 on all major streaming services, with artwork by his father and an animated lyric video by Miami based animator Juan Menache that earned a Special Mention from the Global Shorts Film Festival. Brody and collaborator Michael Ford promoted the track on PA Live in Wilkes Barre. Im Kinda Busy Now followed on October 24 as the final 2025 Brodacious Music single. Brody describes it as a 1980s inspired funk blues song about unrequited love that also encourages getting to know those in our everyday lives. The track features music and lyrics by Brody Segan, mixed and mastered by Michael Ford, with Segan on lead and backing vocals and keys, Ford on electric guitar, electric bass, and cowbell, and Denisse Ferrara on backing vocals. Beyond his singles, Brody composed the soundtrack for Sukavision's short action film The Great Escape, recorded live at the Frost School of Music's Weeks Recording Studio, and he continues to write for large ensemble. His big band chart Honk on This, a saxophone feature in the style of 1950s rock and roll, is available through JW Pepper. Since graduating from UM in May 2025, Brody has stacked experience as both player and educator, including serving as low brass faculty for the PA Jazz Institute at Misericordia University, performing at the 20th Annual Scranton Jazz Festival, and working with groups across eastern and central Pennsylvania such as Panchito Bongo y Su Orquesta, Jessee Hernandez of La Maña Brava, Schutzengiggles Oompah Band, and M&J Big Band. Next up, he performs with the Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band for their Christmas Spectacular and then begins a contract as a showband trombonist with Royal Caribbean starting December 14, performing nightly while continuing to write and release new music under Brodacious Music. Where To Listen And Follow Brody Segan Website:https://brodysegan.com SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/brody-segan/ YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQSBUeq3kTCa8xFrboyNrOA Facebook (Brodacious Music page):https://www.facebook.com/p/Brodacious-Music-61560112600953/ Facebook (profile link):https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560112600953 Instagram:https://instagram.com/brodysegan Thank you to our Partners! WDIY 88.1 FM Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company Email your news release to info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com Advertisement

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Ative seu cupom Flavio Conde pra a consultoria personalizada https://lvnt.app/61t6dr17/12 -Bolsa -1%, Dólar R$ 5,50, BRAVA +5% e B3 -4% Olá, sejam bem-vindo a mais um Fechamento de Mercado, comigo Flávio Conde e Ricardo Afonso, hoje é 4a. feira, dia 17 de dezembro, e sugiro assistirem o Mata-Mata: “VALE (VALE3) Ações Podem Subir a R$ 85 em Dez/26” que está muito bom. O Ibovespa fechou com forte baixa de -2,1% a 159 mil pontos, com volume alto, de novo em R$ 28 bi, R$ 3 bi acima da média das quartas de outubro e novembro. As bolsas dos EUA caíram de novo com Nasdaq -1,5% e Dow -0,4% - com ações da Oracle caindo -5% depois que o Financial Times noticiou que os planos da Blue Owl Capital para financiar o data center de US$ 10 bilhões da empresa de infraestrutura em nuvem em Michigan fracassaram. O dólar comercial em alta 0,90%, aos R$ 5,51 de R$ 5,46, ontem, seguindo o dólar norte-americano que subiu 0,25% frente a moedas fortes do DXY com a intenção do Fed de não cortar juros em janeiro.Os juros no Brasil subiram bem com o Tesouro Prefixado 2032 a 13,86% x 13,58% a.a., ontem, e o IPCA+ 2029 em 7,98% de 7,83% a.a. acompanhando a alta do dólar.Assista no vídeo as recomendações de Conde e Ricardo.

João Vitor Moreira, VP de Operações da PetroReconcavo, detalha a estratégia da empresa no mercado de gás natural. Ele explica como o gás tornou-se 40% da produção, os investimentos em processamento próprio e as parcerias no midstream com a Brava em Guamaré (RN). A conversa passa pelos planos da companhia para o gás onshore, GNL small scale, a visão sobre data centers e a dinâmica de preços e contratação para os próximos anos. Moreira também comenta os desafios regulatórios do transporte e o debate sobre não convencionais. Inscreva-se no canal e ative o sino para não perder os próximos debates. Deixe seu like para promover este conteúdo. Capítulos 00:00 Abertura 00:55 Apresentação e trajetória de João Vitor Moreira 02:50 O papel estratégico do gás na PetroReconcavo 05:59 Estratégia de verticalização no midstream 09:14 Sociedade com a Brava na UPGN Guamaré 11:32 Projeto de GNL small scale e planos para Miranga 15:46 Visão sobre acesso a infraestruturas (SIE/SIP) 18:28 Debate sobre classificação de gasodutos pela ANP 26:31 Oportunidades de fornecimento para termoelétricas do LRCAP 29:08 Perspectiva sobre data centers como demanda 30:59 Panorama de contratação e oferta para 2026 e 2027 33:27 Estratégia de importação (Bolívia e Argentina) 35:42 Plataforma de comercialização e mercado spot 38:09 Potencial do off-grid e GNL small scale 42:33 Tendências de preço do gás e fundamentos 45:48 Impacto da revisão tarifária do transporte 47:35 Visão sobre o gas release 49:21 Estratégia de M&A e oferta permanente 53:38 Debate sobre exploração não convencional no Brasil 56:13 Considerações finais e encerramento

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Guest:Tracy Bookman – Owner, Homestead Roofing (Colorado Springs)Guest Links:Website: https://homesteadroofingcolorado.comYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HomesteadRoofingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-bookman-620902155/This episode explores how Tracy Bookman, after years of refining a homeowner-focused content strategy, built one of the most trusted and effective roofing education channels in the country. The episode breaks down how his YouTube library consistently generates high-quality inbound leads, why educational content outperforms traditional sales material, and how answering real homeowner questions creates compounding momentum across YouTube search, Google search, and the overall sales cycle. It explores the categories that currently drive the most traction—roofing scam prevention, shingle education, color guidance, insurance navigation, and Tracy's in-depth “how to choose a roofer” series—along with his insights on why YouTube leads convert far better than social media or Google traffic. The episode also examines the tension between ethical roofing practices and the scam culture affecting homeowners, the nuance behind storm chasers and commission-based sales models, and how Tracy has evolved his content to avoid painting all roofers negatively. Additional topics include DIY roofing content opportunities, the power of niching into formats like metal or synthetic roofing, long-term compounding from a consistent content catalog, using videos as sales assets to close jobs like Brava tile projects, and the strategic advantage of going all-in on one marketing channel rather than spreading efforts thin. Overall, the episode illustrates how intentional educational content can create seven-figure revenue impact and establish a durable trust moat around a local roofing brand.

Darlene Pope is CEO of Brava Systems where she is passionate about delivering a flexible system that lets you configure, launch, and seamlessly interact with AI across your organization, using your own data. Mike Petrusky asks Darlene about her career journey as a smart building and digital workplace expert who is also a globally recognized visionary and passionate advocate for disruptive technology applications in real estate. They discuss the importance of embracing AI and using technology to support businesses and the built environment as they explore why workplace leaders need to rethink the traditional office setup and expectations around return to office. Darlene believes that AI should be considered a "surge" rather than a "bubble," with significant potential to impact businesses over the next 5-10 years, so she emphasizes gathering clean data to implement AI effectively. Location-based services and dynamic assignment of space are emerging technologies that can improve the workplace experience and drive energy efficiency, so Mike and Darlene encourage facility management and real estate leaders to "follow the money" as they inspire you to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Darlene on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlene-pope-b8548a2/ Learn more about Brava Systems: https://bravasystems.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

The tenth annual event to benefit both the residents of the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region as well as people in need in the greater Capital Region, is coming to Troy on Thursday, November 6th.“Brava!” a fundraiser that will provide new bras to those in need, will be held at The Arts Center of the Capital Region in Troy from 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Synopsis:  In a conversation that spans decades of activism, Ellen Gavin and Dolores Huerta join Laura Flanders to discuss the role of narratives in breaking down silos and fears, highlighting the impact of storytelling on building movements and inspiring courage in the face of adversity.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: People are taking to the streets and calling out fascism in bold, unique ways, but we're not all there yet. If you need some encouragement, watch "The People, United" — a gripping short film about everyday Americans standing up to ICE and winning through nonviolent resistance. Created by Ellen Gavin and presented in collaboration with the Dolores Huerta Foundation and People for the American Way, the video is a powerful example of storytelling as an organizing tool. In this episode, lifelong activists and old friends Ellen Gavin and Dolores Huerta join Laura Flanders to explore how narratives help break through our silos and fears under this second Trump administration. Gavin's works as a writer, director and producer have brought millions of views to social justice storytelling; she is also founder of Gavin Creative Collab and founding artistic director of Brava! for Women in the Arts. Huerta is co-founder of the United Farm Workers with César Chávez and founder and president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation. Still organizing at 95 years old, she is recognized as one of the most influential labor organizers of the twentieth century and coined the iconic rallying cry “Si Se Puede.” She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. Find out how narratives shatter fear and build movements, plus a commentary from Laura.“. . . We want people to be on our team. We want people to be touched in a way that says, ‘I want to be that neighbor. I want to be that helper. I want to be that person who sees something and does something instead of reacts with fear.' When they say that fear is contagious, and then they say, courage is contagious.” - Ellen Gavin“. . . In the farm, we didn't respond with violence . . . César [Chávez] fasted for 25 days and then 36 days . . .  The other side, they want us to respond with violence, and we can respond with non-violence because they would like to have martial law for the whole country. So we've really got to have a lot of discipline now.” - Dolores HuertaGuests:•  Ellen Gavin: Writer, Director, Producer: The People, United; Founder, Gavin Creative Collab• Dolores Huerta: Co-founder of the United Farm Workers; Founder & President, The Dolores Huerta Foundation Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel Sundays 11:30am ET, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episodes air on community radio  (check here to see if your station is airing the show) & available as a podcast. Full Episode Notes are located HERE.Support Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriendsMusic Credit:  "Steppin" by Podington Bear,  "Funk 4 Peace" by Fort Knox Five featuring Mustafa Akbar from their album Radio Free DC courtesy of Fort Knox Recordings, and original sound design by Jeannie Hopper RESOURCES:Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  Farm Workers to Farm Owners- Watch / Listen:  Episode •  These Films Keep People Out of Prison- Watch / Listen:  Episode•  Jacqueline Woodson & Catherine Gund: Breathing Through Chaos & the  “Meanwhile”- Watch / Listen:  Episode and Full Uncut Conversation•  Mamdani, Black Farmers, USDA & ICE: The Stories BIPOC Journalists Uncover-  Watch / Listen:  Episode and Full Uncut Conversation Related Articles and Resources:• California City Residents Denounce Plan to Build State's Largest Immigrant Detention Center, by ACoM, August 4, 2025, American Community Media•  Dolores Huerta Leads Protest Against California's Largest Planned ICE Detention Center, by Steve Virgen, CA Neighborhood Reporter, July 30, 2025, 23ABC News KERO• Forbes Power Women's Summit 2025:  Building What's Next, September 25, 2025, Forbes•  About el Teatro Campesino's Luis Valdez, Founding Artistic Director  Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

Receba no mínimo 3 recomendações de opções por semana no seu celular:Clique aqui e veja como participar gratuitamente: https://lvnt.app/fo3mw221/10 - VAMO +7%, EMBRAER +5% e BRAVA -6%Olá, sejam bem-vindo a mais um Fechamento de Mercado, comigo Flávio e Ricardo, hoje é 3a. feira, dia 21 de outubro, e o programa de hoje é dedicado aos investidores que já assistiram o Mata-Mata “Comprar ou Vender: Assaí (ASAI3), RD Saúde (RADL3), Vivara (VIVA3) e Mercado Livre (MELI34)” Se vc não assistiu, vá lá e assista porque está muito bom.O Ibovespa caiu ligeiramente, -0,29%, aos 144.085 pontos, e volume muito fraco de R$ 15,8 bi, R$ 4,2 bi abaixo das médias de 3ª. feira, num dia sem notícias e indicadores econômicos importantes aqui e nos EUA. O dólar comercial subiu 0,36%, para R$ 5,39, depois de quatro dias seguidos de quedas, seguindo o mercado internacional onde dólar valorizou 0,39% versus as moedas fortes (euro, iene japonês, libra esterlina, dólar canadense e mais duas moedas). Os juros longos do Tesouro Prefixado 2032 recuaram um pouco para 13,73% de 13,77% ao ano, ontem. Porém, o IPCA+ 2029 subiu um pouco para 8,08% de 8,07% com o mercado ainda muito preocupado com os gastos do governo, principalmente, o déficit fiscal de 2026.Veja recomendações de compra de ações do Conde e Ricardo no vídeo de Fechamento de hoje.

Synopsis:  In a conversation that spans decades of activism, Ellen Gavin and Dolores Huerta join Laura Flanders to discuss the role of narratives in breaking down silos and fears, highlighting the impact of storytelling on building movements and inspiring courage in the face of adversity.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: People are taking to the streets and calling out fascism in bold, unique ways, but we're not all there yet. If you need some encouragement, watch "The People, United" — a gripping short film about everyday Americans standing up to ICE and winning through nonviolent resistance. Created by Ellen Gavin and presented in collaboration with the Dolores Huerta Foundation and People for the American Way, the video is a powerful example of storytelling as an organizing tool. In this episode, lifelong activists and old friends Ellen Gavin and Dolores Huerta join Laura Flanders to explore how narratives help break through our silos and fears under this second Trump administration. Gavin's works as a writer, director, producer have brought millions of views to social justice storytelling; she is also founder of Gavin Creative Collab and founding artistic director of Brava! for Women in the Arts. Huerta is co-founder of the United Farm Workers alongside César Chávez and founder and president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation. Still organizing at 95 years old, she is recognized as one of the most influential labor organizers of the twentieth century and coined the iconic rallying cry “Si Se Puede.” She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. Find out how narratives shatter fear and build movements, plus a commentary from Laura. “. . . We want people to be on our team. We want people to be touched in a way that says, ‘I want to be that neighbor. I want to be that helper. I want to be that person who sees something and does something instead of reacts with fear.' When they say that fear is contagious, and then they say, courage is contagious.” - Ellen Gavin“. . . In the farm, we didn't respond with violence . . . César [Chávez] fasted for 25 days and then 36 days . . .  The other side, they want us to respond with violence, and we can respond with non-violence because they would like to have martial law for the whole country. So we've really got to have a lot of discipline now.” - Dolores HuertaGuests:•  Ellen Gavin: Writer, Director, Producer: The People, United; Founder, Gavin Creative Collab• Dolores Huerta: Co-founder of the United Farm Workers; Founder & President, The Dolores Huerta FoundationFull Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters.Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel October 19th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio October 22nd  (check here to see if your station is airing the show) & available as a podcast.Full Episode Notes are located HERE.Music Credit:  'Thrum of Soil' by Bluedot Sessions, and original sound design by Jeannie HopperRESOURCES:Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  Farm Workers to Farm Owners- Watch / Listen:  Episode•  These Films Keep People Out of Prison- Watch / Listen:  Episode•  Jacqueline Woodson & Catherine Gund: Breathing Through Chaos & the  “Meanwhile”- Watch / Listen:  Episode and Full Uncut Conversation•  Mamdani, Black Farmers, USDA & ICE: The Stories BIPOC Journalists Uncover-  Watch / Listen:  Episode and Full Uncut ConversationRelated Articles and Resources:• California City Residents Denounce Plan to Build State's Largest Immigrant Detention Center, by ACoM, August 4, 2025, American Community Media•  Dolores Huerta Leads Protest Against California's Largest Planned ICE Detention Center, by Steve Virgen, CA Neighborhood Reporter, July 30, 2025, 23ABC News KERO• Forbes Power Women's Summit 2025:  Building What's Next, September 25, 2025, Forbes•  About el Teatro Campesino's Luis Valdez, Founding Artistic DirectorSupport Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. 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C.J. Navas conversa Hernán Caffiero, premio Emmy Internacional por 'Una historia necesaria', sobre su nueva serie, 'Raza Brava', que presentó su trailer en la pasada edición de Iberseries Platino & Industria, y tiene previsto su estreno en 2026. 'Raza brava' narra la historia de dos amigos de la infancia que se convierten en líderes de la barra brava de Colo-Colo, la Garra Blanca. Basada en hechos reales, la trama se centra en la violencia, la amistad, la traición y las luchas de poder en este submundo del fútbol chileno. Trailer: https://youtu.be/mVQjNOE0FUQ?si=SkONpFEmO1aCanRR Únete a nuestro chat de Telegram en el que miles de personas hablamos cada día de series: Telegram – Grupo de debate: https://telegram.me/fueradeseries Telegram – Canal de noticias: https://t.me/noticiasfds Síguenos en nuestras plataformas y podcast sobre series: Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/fuera-de-series/id288039262 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3RTDss6AAGjSNozVOhDNzX?si=700febbf305144b7&nd=1 iVoox - https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-fuera-series_sq_f12063_1.html Redes Sociales: X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/fueradeseries Facebook: https://facebook.com/fueradeseries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fueradeseries/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/fueradeseries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Já pensou se você pudesse ter a gestão automática das suas ações feita pelo Flavio Conde e Ricardo Afonso direto na sua conta?Estamos construindo essa solução e sua resposta vai moldar o futuro desse projeto.Clique aqui e participe: https://lvnt.app/fi67bn09/10 - WEG +5%, BRAVA -5% e FIIs Olá, sejam bem-vindo a mais um Fechamento de Mercado, hoje comigo Flávio e Marcelo de FIIs, quinta-feira, dia 9/10, da Levante, O Ibovespa caiu -0,31%, aos 142,145 pontos, e volume fraco de R$ 18 bi, R$ 2 abaixo de ontem com investidores ainda preocupados com o fiscal mais diretor do Bacen ameaçando subir juros se necessário e dólar subindo no mundo e Brasil.O dólar comercial subiu 0,60% a R$ 5,375 de R$ 5,344 ontem.Os juros longos do Tesouro Prefixado 2032 recuou um pouco para 13,81% de 13,89% ao ano, ontem. Porém, o IPCA+ 2029 fechou a 7,99% de 8,05% ontem. Veja recomendações de compra de ações do Conde e Marcelo no vídeo de Fechamento de hoje.

In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Thomas Knuckey of Brava Roof Tile to explore their innovative synthetic roofing solutions. During the conversation, Thomas will compare Brava's cedar shake, slate and Spanish tile alternatives to their natural counterparts — exploring the authentic aesthetics, color options, ease of installation and elevated performance. Learn how Brava's manufacturing process and patented ColorCast technology create stunning and authentic roofing solutions. Heidi and Thomas will also discuss the impressive durability of Brava's materials and the benefits of domestic manufacturing in terms of cost and availability. Discover how Brava is redefining premium roofing with beauty, performance and sustainability. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/   Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up   Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up   Follow Us!   https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com   https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop   https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw   https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/   https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop   https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss     #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry 

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards is joined by Brenda Perkins, an insurance advocacy consultant with Brava Roof Tile, to understand the shifting landscape of insurance and roofing with a focus on what contractors need to know right now. Brenda breaks down the current insurance climate, what it means when homeowners have new roofing coverage limitations and/or are categorized as higher risk or being non-renewed and why that matters to contractors. Listeners will hear why retail sales are becoming crucial for long-term success and will explore Brava's role in the Fortified program and how contractors can use it to strengthen their sales pitch. The discussion looks ahead at what roofing professionals should watch for in the next 12–24 months as regulations shift, and how getting involved with Brava can open doors to new opportunities and stronger business resilience. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/   Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up   Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up     Follow Us!   https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com   https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop   https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw   https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/   https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop   https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss     #Brava #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry 

In this episode, Whitney sits down with Jeremy Sulek—CEO/Owner of Jetset World Travel and founder of Brava—to unpack a new, advisor-first approach to commissions. Brava aims to decouple commission payments from host agencies so advisors can own their bookings, get paid faster, and give suppliers clear visibility into which advisors are actually driving sales. They discuss why the current agency-centered system creates misaligned incentives, and how shifting to advisor ownership unlocks flexibility, transparency, and growth.

This season, Trade Secrets is hosting the Trade Secrets Tech Summit. Every Monday, co-hosts Emma Weissmann and Jamie Biesiada will feature a different travel technology company that works with travel advisors. A representative from the featured company will begin with a 5-minute elevator pitch to tell advisors about their product, followed by a 15-minute Q-and-A with the hosts. This week’s featured company is Brava, represented by founder Jeremy Sulek. Trade Secrets is using Host Agency Reviews’ list of technology providers as a basis for this season. If a technology company doesn’t have a profile, advisors are encouraged to send a link to the hosts to be added to the list. This episode was sponsored by Travel Insured International. Further resources Brava on the web and Instagram Stories on Brava from Travel Weekly and TravelAge West Get in touch! Email us: tradesecrets@travelweekly.com Theme song: Sock Hop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4387-sock-hop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday, August 22nd, 2025. Week 34. The 5th Annual Gala is happening now!  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/curesyngap1_syngap1-curesyngap1-galaforsyngap1-activity-7363593302312402944-W_TZ cureSYNGAP1.org/Gala5   Sad to miss it?  Join us in Boston or South Carolina. Beacon of Hope September 12, 2025 - Boston, MA cureSYNGAP1.org/Beacon25 Scramble for SYNGAP October 4, 2025 - Greer, SC cureSYNGAP1.org/Scramble   Stoke Therapeutics indicates they will have a target for SYNGAP-1 in 2026! https://investor.stoketherapeutics.com/news-releases/news-release-details/stoke-therapeutics-reports-second-quarter-2025-financial-results 12 Aug 2025 “Lead optimization is underway to identify a clinical candidate for the treatment of SYNGAP-1 in 2026. SYNGAP-1 is a severe and rare genetic neurodevelopmental disease.”   Just over 20 FDA approved Oligos and siRNAs today.  We are still so early. https://www.advancingrna.com/doc/moving-beyond-solid-phase-synthesis-the-momentum-of-oligonucleotide-manufacturing-0001   Congrats to Monica E. & Grann Therapeutics, seeing a child dosed for the first time with a novel medicine was remarkable. https://www.grannpharma.com/press-releases The SYNGAP1 Village: How Extended Family Can Provide Vital Support https://curesyngap1.org/blog/syngap1-village-extended-family-can-provide-support/   Here's a fun topic to discuss with your family, brain donation.  https://www.autismbrainnet.org/ 55yo with Dravet, lots of insights, Brava to Dr. Andrade and team! https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/epi.18613   SRF joins with CHOP, Wistar and other Philly-area research institutions with a letter to urge legislators to reject NIH cuts. 8/20/25 Letter can be viewed in SRF Public-facing drive  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HHmCAuRYAQxb_1DtMtkQTz3H8__g9zKq/view?usp=drive_link Philadelphia Inquirer picked up the story 8/20/25  https://www.inquirer.com/health/medical-research-institutions-reject-nih-cuts-20250820.html    More on #Elopement: Alarms, Roofs, Resonated.  Keep talking to doctors about this.  Post is up to 139 Votes, percentages little changed,  join the conversation on FB. https://www.facebook.com/groups/syngap/posts/1734514154096968/ #S10e178 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiRnXxh0wfY    Conference is in 103 Days https://curesyngap1.org/events/conferences/cure-syngap1-conference-2025-hosted-by-srf/   Pubmed is at 38! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=syngap1&filter=years.2025-2025&timeline=expanded&sort=date&sort_order=asc   SHARE BLOOD TO THE SRF BIOBANK AT CB! https://curesyngap1.org/blog/fueling-research-syngap1-combinedbrain-biorepository-roadshow/    VOLUNTEER  Join us: https://curesyngap1.org/volunteer-with-srf/    SOCIAL MATTERS - 4,285 LinkedIn.  https://www.linkedin.com/company/curesyngap1/  - 1,420 YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/@CureSYNGAP1    - 11,294 Twitter https://twitter.com/cureSYNGAP1  - 46k Insta https://www.instagram.com/curesyngap1/    NEWLY DIAGNOSED? Next New Family Webinar - Tuesday Sept. 9th, 2025, 5 PM Pacific scheduled! https://curesyngap1.org/resources/webinars/webinar-105-syngap-research-fund-quarterly-webinar-new-syngap1-family-orientation/   Resources https://curesyngap1.org/syngap1-resources-for-newly-diagnosed-families   Podcasts, give all of these a five star review! https://cureSYNGAP1.org/SRFApple   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/syngap1-podcasts-by-srf/id6464522917    Episode 179 of #Syngap10  #Advocate #PatientAdvocacy #UnmetNeed #SYNGAP1 #SynGAP #SynGAProMMiS

Have you ever wondered what makes you a badass Latina? Many of our traits, even the ones we are most proud of, might come from dark times our ancestors had to go through.In today's episode, I'm joined by the incredible Adriana Palomares, a first generation Attorney, Entrepreneur, and Author of "Brava: A Latina Lawyer's Path to Empowerment," a wonderfully written book meant to inspire and empower Latinos by providing a comprehensive look at our ancestors' journey.Throughout this episode, you'll hear Adriana's writing process, the life-altering decisions she had to make to focus her energies on finishing the book, and her time management tactics to write, and take care of her family and career without losing it. Adriana also talks about using her family story and personal experiences as inspiration to create her fictional, inspirational novel, shares tips for Amigas to handle their shit, and much more.Tune in to Episode 242 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn more about Adriana's perfectly told story of a first-gen Latina on her way to finding success and happiness after migrating from Mexico.In This Episode, You Will Learn:✨A quick update on Adriana's life (6:00)✨About the life-altering decisions Adriana had to make (7:40)✨Adriana explains what is "Brava: A Latina Lawyer's Path to Empowerment" about (13:40)✨Adriana talks about the unique approach to vulnerability in her book (22:30)✨What readers can expect from Adriana's book (28:00)✨Adriana shares advice for Amigas to handle their shit (29:30)Connect with Adriana Palomares:WebsiteInstagramBook: Adriana Palomares - Brava: A Latina Lawyer's Path to EmpowermentThe Libros - Lincoln Heights InstagramLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBuy The Amiga Way's Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 298 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included:   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu. Find Stitched by Jessalu at the Central New York Fiber Festival June 7 & 8 10:00am – 4:00pm at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort, NY. Go find Jess and her beautiful bags there!   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Granny square top Yarn: MC- Cloudbourn Fibers Wool Fingering Twist in Natural (1 skeins), Advent Mini Skeins from Legacy Fiber Artz (Steel Toes Base) & Fibernymph Dye Works (Bounce Base)- both from 2024. Hook: D (3.25 mm) Pattern: none Ravelry Project Page 3 round granny squares: Round 1= more tonal color, Round 2= speckled, Round 3= natural Yarn organization: I put 2 sets of colors in each mostly clear zippered pouch from my Yarnable Subscription kits. It keeps the yarn from the mini skeins from getting tangled. Memorial Day weekend I spent Saturday and Sunday mornings quietly working away at the dining room table on this project. Check out this Instagram reel which highlights the project so far. 13 squares around and 4 rows high for the body. I added SC to trim around all of the edges. Around the bottom, I added a round of SC and a round of HDC. I am playing around with idea of bobbles or puff stitch but want to try on before I decide.   Same as It Ever Was Hat Pattern: Same as It Ever Was by Sarah Jordan ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock (Yarnable Box January 2025) in the Intergalactic colorway Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: aqua, gray and purple. After switching to the new Knit Picks US 2 needle with a 47 inch cord, I flew through most of this hat!     Let's Get Basted Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Let's Get Basted Colorway (Yarnable November 2024 colorway) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- cream with gray, purple, tan/brown and small blips or orange. Spiral pooling. Progress: both socks are nearly ready for the toes.   Adrift on an Inland Sea Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Adrift on an Inland Sea Socks colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress: first sock finished. Second sock- a few inches into the leg (after the cuff)   Boss A$$ B|tc# Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Superwash Targhee Fingering in the Boss A$$ B|tc# Colorway (purposely not spelled out here, though it is on the label) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page 90g of yarn to start About the Yarn: Self striping with yellow, tan, peach, pink, light aqua, teal & navy Progress:  long leg and heel done on sock #1.   Ebb & Flow Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Ebb & Flow colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress: nearly finished second sock. Ready for toe   David... Fold in the cheese socks #2 Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz in the David...Fold in the cheese!!!! colorway (with cream/gray mini skein) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn- cream, pink and blue to match rose apron David wears in this episode of Schitt's Creek. Progress: started toe of first sock   Felici Granny Stripe Blanket Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in Colorways: Punky, Whatits Galore (50g), Space Disco, Carrot Cake, Base Jump, Game Over, Secret Garden, Fiesta Pattern: Granny Stripe by Attic 24 Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page 7 colorways with 100g, 1 with 50g. I have another 50g skein I could add in (more of a pain because you have to wind off half). I am matching up stripes so they end at same time or as close as possible. Changing colors typically after 4 rows-  unless its a colorway that goes back and forth with the same colors- like carrot cake. Foundation half-double crochet 101. 1 row of dc (probably could have skipped). Size: 36" wide. Was 16 inches. Now 28   Four Leaf Clover Granny Square Blanket   Pattern: Four Leaf Clover Granny Square by by Apinya Roszko Hook: H (5.0 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava 500 in colorway Mint & Loops and Threads Impeccable in Colorway 01808 Originally tried center in Brava colorway- Hunter. TOO DARK. Clever simple clover pattern in just 2 rounds. Center square (in darker green)- 4g. Three rounds on outside of clover (in mint)- 12g Size:  6 inch square. Planning 5x7 blanket (30x42”) before border. Modification- the pattern calls for attaching new yarn (at the end of the square) to make the stem for the clover. I just chain to get to the center, make the stem and cut the yarn. I find it easy to crochet the granny square around it in Mint. No issues and one less end to weave in. I am joining squares as I go. I used this YouTube tutorial to remind me how to do this. Progress: more than a dozen shamrocks made. I've crocheted and seamed 7 full squares.   From the Armchair   Podcast- Cramped Created & hosted by Kate Helen Downey. 9 episodes. I've listened to 4 or 5 so far. I heard Kate talking about this project on the Culture Study Podcast: Everything We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Periods. If nothing tune in for the theme song! Its incredible.   Book: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley.  Amazon Affiliate Link.   Musical:  The Light in the Piazza at The Huntington Theater in Boston Want to see it? Use promo code TELLAFRIEND25 for 25% off tickets toThe Light in the Piazza.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases   Crafty Adventures Tune in to hear about the graduation photo book I made for Eme.   Knitting in Passing A nice gentleman said my crochet was beautiful and that he crochets. I showed him my tank top which was nearly done at the time. We went to a grad party for my SIL and a friend of hers remembered me from Zach's birthday. She wants to crochet. We reconnected with some of Dan's cousins at a wake this week. His cousin Melissa and I often talk books, so that was fun but she also said she'd like to learn to knit and/or crochet.   In My Travels Eme's graduation! Mount Monument hike. The Foundry: we saw Cantrip SALA boutique at the Foundry We checked out 2 breweries- Big Elm Taproom & Antimony   KAL News   Splash Pad Party Registration is open View Stats and/or Verify Registration here. Check out our Sponsor List Splash Pad Official Rules Enter your FOs using the Summer Celebration Form. Then come over to this Ravelry Thread to share pics and let us ooh and ahh with you! Submit something incorrectly? Need help? Fill out this Support Form & we'll be in touch.   Splash Pad RAVELRY Links Start Here Thread Pro Shop Exclusive Items Thread Coupon Codes Thread Questions Thread   Updates for this Episode: Splash Pad Kick Off- June 1st. Click here for the schedule elisewentwest created a Google Sheets tracker for your Splash Pad Projects for those who like to plan/track outside of our official Summer Celebration Form (though don't forget to do that if you want to get your entries for prizes) Click “File” » “Make a Copy”from there, you can name your own version of the tracker and have an editable version to track your projects! The submission form is linked in the top row. In the Points column, you can select more than one option to help you track how many points/entries you earned for a project. Pattern Bundle Collection of sponsor patterns for you to browse. Thanks, SewRunKnit!   Events Stash Dash hosted by the Knit Girllls- May 29th-August 30th Summer Bingo with the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast . Get your Bingo Card on Instagram.   On a Happy Note Seeing Kimberly Akimbo with Megg. I never buy merch, but I bought a mug and I love it! Mammogram- all clear! Reminder: go get yours if you're due. After Eme's graduation, we all finished packing up their townhouse, then met up a brewery and walked next door for a delicious dinner outdoors at a Mexican restaurant- Agave. Antiquing with Dan on Sunday before we went to Cantrip show. I went to play cards with Dan's friends. Dan and I celebrated 21 years together! We went to see Will before Senior Prom. While waiting for him, it was so fun to see all of the outfits! My plants! Seeing real growth, transplanting and seeing things continue to thrive. Celebrating Jenna's Masters Degree My Dad, my cousins and I went to see my youngest cousin Bella in a high school production of Little Women (the musical). She played Amy (1 of the 4 sisters) and she did a phenomenal job. Dad and I got dinner before hand and caught up. Great night! Low key Memorial Day weekend! Lots of lazy morning making time to work on my crochet top. Working with Dan, Jeff, Riley and Dad to open the pool! First cookout on the back deck. Lovely warm-weather walk to Lolita for dinner before seeing The Light in the Piazza. Will's high school graduation   Quote of the Week We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny. But what we put into it is ours. -DAG HAMMARSKJOLD   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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