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Also, updates on creekside zoning, cable franchises Ben Swanson was sworn in on Monday (July 6) by Mayor Lee Kyriacou as Beacon's city administrator, completing a seven-month ascension that included a few unexpected steps along the way. After being named the city's first deputy administrator in December, Swanson, 32, learned three months later he would become interim administrator following the retirement of Chris White, planned for June. Three weeks later, on April 6, the council voted to name Swanson the administrator (removing the interim designation) when White retired. White took a leave of absence in mid-April and did not return, speeding up the transition. Monday's swearing-in finally made everything official. Swanson was hired in 2021 as assistant to the mayor. As city administrator, he will manage Beacon's day-to-day operations and oversee a workforce of about 130 employees. The city intends to hire a deputy to assist Swanson and has received 85 applications. The council was briefed Monday on a proposal to develop 555 South Ave., an 11-acre former industrial site on the banks of Fishkill Creek. The property was the home of the Tioronda Hat Works Factory from 1878 to 1919. According to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, "hat works-related activities" continued until at least 1946, after which the Atlas Fiber Co., Chemical Rubber Products Inc. and BASF Colors and Chemicals occupied the eight-building site. It has been vacant since 1995 and was sold in 2016 to Rodney Weber, a developer who owns the Edgewater complex and several properties on Creek Drive, among others in Beacon. The Hat Factory property was contaminated by at least a dozen chemicals "of concern" but has been remediated through the DEC's Brownfield Cleanup Program. The agency said the site is suitable for "restricted-residential" uses such as multi-family housing, condominiums and apartment buildings, but not single-family homes. On Monday, City Attorney Nick Ward-Willis told the council that Weber intends to submit an application to construct a hotel on the property. Hotels are not allowed in the Fishkill Creek Development District, although bed-and-breakfasts and inns (defined by the city as a hotel with 10 or fewer guest rooms) are permitted. The council could amend the code to allow a hotel, a move Kyriacou said could have positive ripple effects. "We're at the stage now where we want" hotels, he said, noting that changes to creekside zoning regulations would give him "more comfort in saying, 'Let's look at our short-term rentals and start to reduce them.'" If there are alternatives, "we want those short-term rentals to go to long-term apartments," he said. Council Member Paloma Wake said she believes the city should be "looking at this holistically," because hotels are often used as backup sites for emergency housing, which Beacon lacks. The council held a public hearing on Monday on Verizon New York's application for a franchise agreement to provide TV service through its fiber-optic network. The company already provides internet service in the city. The council approved a 10-year renewal of a similar, non-exclusive agreement with Optimum, aka Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, in December. If the Verizon pact is approved, there would be competing cable providers in Beacon for the first time in 40 years, said Pamela Goldstein, a company representative. The agreement would encompass all of Beacon, although Verizon's network only covers about 55 percent of the city. There are no plans to expand, Goldstein said. Federal law allows the city to collect 5 percent of franchisees' gross revenues. In 2024, Optimum paid the city $172,393. One person spoke during the hearing but did not express an opinion on the franchise agreement. The council approved three resolutions Monday regarding the city's historic district. The first added two properties whose owners agreed to the designation: 22 South Ave. and the Elks Lodge at 900 Wolcott Ave. Th...

For most of James Dolan's tenure in charge of the New York Knicks since he became Madison Square Garden's chairman in 1999, he has been an easy punching bag for Knicks fans—and much of the damage was self-inflicted. But now, after one magical spring, that turbulent past might be water under the bridge. The Knicks are NBA champions for the first time in 53 years, a moment many fans never thought would be possible with Dolan in charge. “Hey, New York, I'm sorry it took so long, but here we are, and hopefully it won't take that long again!” Dolan shouted on stage after Saturday night's 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 clinched the title. The 71-year-old Cablevision heir also has plenty of reason to celebrate off the court. Forbes recently valued the Knicks at $9.75 billion—No. 3 in the NBA—and Dolan's NHL team, the Rangers, at $4 billion, the second-best mark in hockey. While that combined total of $13.75 billion easily outpaces the $9.26 billion market cap of the publicly traded MSG, the stock is up 103% over the past year. Meanwhile, Dolan's other company, Sphere Entertainment, which owns the Sphere just off the Las Vegas Strip and the MSG regional sports TV and radio networks, has seen its share price soar 291%. By Hank Tucker, Forbes Staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Goldberg is the Sales Confidence Architect at The Sales Confidence Lab where they're dedicated to helping "accidental salespeople" enroll more clients without feeling salesy or sleazy. He's an award-winning sales professional with almost 5 decades of sales, sales management, training & coaching experience. Jeff has had the opportunity to teach, coach, mentor and speak internationally in front of tens of thousands of salespeople...both professional and non-traditional in a diverse array of industries.Goldberg is the co-author of two books…”Leverage Your Laziness” and “How to Be Your Own Coach!” He delivers powerful, high-energy programs and speeches that draw on his years of experience as a performer in the theatre and stand-up comedy. He is relentlessly energetic and results-driven and injects humor, passion, and a strong dose of reality into all his programs. He has delivered training for clients such as State Farm, Aramark, Siemens, Newsday, Cisco, Citibank, Cablevision, and others representing nearly every commercial and industrial category.

Council expected to hire consulting firm Beacon is wasting no time getting started on the first leg of a proposed 13-mile rail trail from the city to Hopewell Junction. The City Council is expected to vote on Monday (Dec. 15) to approve spending $350,000 to hire a Westchester County firm to design a 3.3-mile section from the Beacon waterfront to the Town of Fishkill line. The trail could eventually connect to the planned Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail and, in Hopewell, the Dutchess Rail Trail and 750-mile Empire State Trail. If the council approves the request, City Administrator Chris White said that Barton & Loguidice, which conducted a feasibility study on the trail for the Dutchess County Transportation Council, could begin design and engineering work as early as January. The city's goal is to put the project out to bid by November and construct the 12- to 14-foot-wide multi-use segment in 2027. "What we've been doing in the last couple of months is figuring out how we can start our piece and accelerate it and go forward," Mayor Lee Kyriacou said during the council's Monday (Dec. 8) meeting. In October, the Barton & Loguidice report recommended a "rail-to-trail" conversion of the abandoned line, which begins at the Hudson River. The line, which has not been active for 30 years, runs through Beacon and along the east end of Main Street before crossing back and forth over Fishkill Creek on its way through the Village of Fishkill and the towns of Fishkill and East Fishkill. The line is owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. In 2024, Metro-North, an MTA agency, "railbanked" the tracks, reserving its right to revive service, although an agency representative said it had no plans to do so. The Dutchess Transportation report estimated that it would cost $46 million to $56 million to construct the entire trail; Beacon officials anticipate the first segment will be $4.5 million. There are two bridges (near Dennings Avenue and at South and Tioronda avenues) and an overpass at Wolcott Avenue, but otherwise, the paved trail will be "basically a road project," White said. The city has requested a "sizeable" grant from the governor's office to link the project to a proposed development at the Beacon train station that is part of Gov. Kathy Hochul's housing agenda. It is also seeking funds from Dutchess County and two private organizations. In other business scheduled for Monday: The council is expected to vote on an update to the city's fee schedule. Beacon charges fees for dozens of services, including dog licenses, building inspections, record searches and permits for backyard chickens. Not all fees are increasing, and some that are no longer applicable, such as for junk dealers and amusement parks, will be removed. Some fees have not changed since 2010, White said. Council members will consider a request from the developer of the Edgewater apartment complex for a two-year extension to the special-use permit issued for the project in 2018. Phase 2 of the 246-unit development is underway; three of seven residential buildings have been completed. Ben Swanson, the mayor's assistant, will be appointed Beacon's deputy city administrator, a new position. Since he was hired in 2021, Swanson's duties "went from being primarily clerical to really being supervisory and much more executive," White said. His new responsibilities will include coordinating housing and food resources and filling in if White is unavailable. The council will vote on a 10-year renewal of the city's franchise agreement with Optimum, aka Cablevision of Wappingers Falls. The non-exclusive agreement allows Optimum to provide cable and internet service in Beacon in exchange for a franchise fee equal to 5 percent of its gross revenue from the previous year. In 2024, Optimum paid the city $172,393. As in years past, the council will consider $10,000 spending proposals from students in the Participation in Government class at Beacon High School. Emilio Guerra an...

 Pegstress (AFAB), known as Peggin' Tha Stallion, didn't begin in leather — they began in leadership. A former corporate instructor for powerhouses like Verizon, Cablevision, and Microsoft, Pegstress spent over a decade training executives in communication, influence, and performance under pressure before trading boardroom strategy for bedroom sovereignty. With 15 years of pegging expertise and over 17 years immersed in a spectrum of kinks, they now serve as a kink educator, pleasure strategist, and sexual wellness advocate, merging dominance, humor, and emotional intelligence into deeply transformative teaching. Their mission is simple and unapologetic: to lead people toward sexual freedom, confidence, and health—without shame, without hesitation, and without apology. As a sex worker advocate and community mentor, Pegstress creates judgment-free spaces for all bodies and identities, centering queer, trans, and nonbinary experiences while helping individuals and partners unlock deeper intimacy, body literacy, and undeniable pleasure. Whether you're curious, kinky, or just craving something more, Pegstress is here to guide you toward your next evolution of Euphoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Take more risks. Take them early and often.” “I think a generous leader is someone that looks at you for the long view and they see you.” “Generosity is having the courage to also have that moment when you have to deliver that moment that isn't inspiring, the honest truth that we all sometimes need to hear as well… and encourage them along the way.”   Episode summary | In this episode of ROG, Shannon Cassidy speaks with Gemma Toner, founder and CEO of Tone Networks, about her journey from being an immigrant in the U.S. to becoming a leader in the tech and media industries. They discuss the importance of generosity in leadership, the need for accessible personal development, and the role of feedback in growth. Gemma shares her insights on navigating competition, daily acts of kindness, and the necessity of adaptability in a rapidly changing world. The conversation wraps up with rapid-fire questions that reveal Gemma's personal philosophies and favorite resources.   R.O.G. Takeaway Tips | Generosity in leadership is about seeing potential in others. Feedback is a gift that can lead to personal growth. Taking risks early in your career can open new doors. Learning should be a continuous and enjoyable process. Not everyone has access to mentorship; we must create opportunities. Daily acts of kindness can have a ripple effect on others. Embracing change and adaptability is crucial in today's world. Collaboration can lead to unexpected friendships and opportunities. Curiosity drives innovation and personal development. You don't have to know everything; asking for help is key.   Chapters |  00:00 Introduction and Farewell to ROG 05:04 Career Journey: From Media to Technology 10:51 Understanding the Needs of Leaders 16:37 Generosity in Leadership 27:15 The Power of Generosity in Community 32:23 Embracing Risks and Learning Opportunities 38:49 The Importance of Feedback and Continuous Growth   Guest Bio | Gemma Toner is a media and telecommunications leader known for driving innovation at the intersection of big data and digital media. As a senior executive in the cable industry for more than 20 years, Gemma experienced firsthand the transformative power of executive coaching and mentoring. With an eye toward helping others advance in the workplace, Gemma therefore created TONE Networks, an award-winning video content platform empowering diverse employees to reach their full potential through virtual, on-demand personal and professional development. Before founding TONE Networks, Toner was SVP of Business Insights and Strategy at Cablevision, where she also held roles in Marketing, Business Development, and Product Management. She led the launch of award-winning, first-to-market products including Optimum Online, Wifi, Rewards, Voice, and Select (interactive ads). Before Cablevision, Toner rose through the ranks at AMC Networks to become SVP, New Media Development. While there, she led the development of new media and interactive opportunities for AMC Networks, positioning the company to capitalize on emerging entertainment platforms. Her entrepreneurial spirit has awarded her a patent for The System and Method for Set Top Box Viewing Data, which enables the use of set top box data to measure audience viewing patterns. Currently, Toner is an active Advisory Council member for the Women's Business Collaborative and also serves on the Board of Concern Worldwide, an international humanitarian organization. She has also served on the board of publicly traded companies including Sandvine and Engagement Labs, chairperson for CTAM and board member of multiple women's organizations such as WICT (Women in Cable Television).   Guest Resources:  TONE Network: www.tonenetworks.com Daring Greatly by Brene Brown   Bridge Between Resources: 5 Degree Change Course Free N.D.I. Network Diversity Index  Free Generosity Quiz    Credits: Gemma Toner, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.   Coming Next: Please join us in two weeks, Episode 245, Special Guest, Shayna Goodworth.  

As next-generation broadband continues to transform digital experiences across the U.S., Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are reshaping how we think about infrastructure, speed, and scalability. The industry is no longer just about faster speeds—it's about smarter service, tailored rollouts, and future-ready networks that can meet the evolving needs of homes, businesses, and communities. In this episode of “Wavelengths,” the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin, the voice of B2B, sits down with expert guest Pragash Pillai, Chief Technology Officer at Hotwire Communications. Their in-depth conversation explores how Hotwire and similar providers approach deploying 25G and 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) trials. Key Topics from the Episode: Next-gen fiber technologies like 25G and 50G PON are proving scalable using networks already in the ground—cutting deployment costs and time. Whether it's high-traffic student housing or senior living facilities, use-case-specific broadband design ensures seamless, always-on experiences. From predictive maintenance to self-healing networks, AI-powered tools are redefining service reliability and fiber network management. Pillai brings more than two decades of telecom experience, having held leadership roles at Cablevision, Charter, and now Hotwire Communications. His focus on merging operational excellence with visionary thinking makes him a driving force behind Hotwire's innovation-led service model.

As next-generation broadband continues to transform digital experiences across the U.S., Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are reshaping how we think about infrastructure, speed, and scalability. The industry is no longer just about faster speeds—it's about smarter service, tailored rollouts, and future-ready networks that can meet the evolving needs of homes, businesses, and communities. In this episode of “Wavelengths,” the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin, the voice of B2B, sits down with expert guest Pragash Pillai, Chief Technology Officer at Hotwire Communications. Their in-depth conversation explores how Hotwire and similar providers approach deploying 25G and 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) trials. Key Topics from the Episode: Next-gen fiber technologies like 25G and 50G PON are proving scalable using networks already in the ground—cutting deployment costs and time. Whether it's high-traffic student housing or senior living facilities, use-case-specific broadband design ensures seamless, always-on experiences. From predictive maintenance to self-healing networks, AI-powered tools are redefining service reliability and fiber network management. Pillai brings more than two decades of telecom experience, having held leadership roles at Cablevision, Charter, and now Hotwire Communications. His focus on merging operational excellence with visionary thinking makes him a driving force behind Hotwire's innovation-led service model.

Kris and David are back for EPISODE #500!!! of Between the Sheets, where we discuss the partial week that was March 13-16, 1998. Topics of discussion include:The aftermath of Syxx/Sean Waltman being fired by Eric Bischoff solely to mess with Kevin Nash, including how Nash reacted to this during a candid Prodigy chat hours before WCW Uncensored.The Uncensored PPV proper, featuring Mean Gene scolding Dean Malenko after his loss to Chris Jericho, a horrible Hulk Hogan/Randy Savage cage match main event, and tons more.The second annual SPRING BREAKOUT Monday Nitro from Panama City, featuring Kevin Nash doing a cannonball into the pool and Sting rappelling from a helicopter into the ring among other wackiness.-Giant Baba rebooking almost his entire Tokyo Dome debut show for various reasons.Eric Bischoff trying to repair the WCW/NJPW relationship after offending NJPW by negotating with AJPW.Akira Hokuto announcing her pregnancy.The 2nd ever Pride FC show taking place at Yokohama Arena.K-1's plans to invade the United States.-A major UFC PPV in Kenner, Louisiana featuring Frank Shamrock ending Igor Zinoviev's career.Paul Heyman announces at the Elk's Lodge that ECW had finally cleared NY area powerhouse Cablevision for PPV distribution, giving them 100% clearance in the U.S.Kane chokeslamming the Phoenix Suns Gorilla, Vince McMahon cutting an amazing promo, and Undertaker burning Kane in effigy onn a wild episode of Raw.We made it to #500.....what a shock.....so enjoy the show!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW2:18:05 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Akira Hokuto, & AJW2:44:48 Classic Commercial Break2:47:31 Halftime3:47:52 MMA: Pride FC, K-1, & UFC4:30:00 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, Promo Azteca, Tijuana, & WWC4:36:11 Other USA: ECW, PCW, Music City, & Azteca Lucha (Oregon)4:56:58 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are back for EPISODE #500!!! of Between the Sheets, where we discuss the partial week that was March 13-16, 1998. Topics of discussion include:The aftermath of Syxx/Sean Waltman being fired by Eric Bischoff solely to mess with Kevin Nash, including how Nash reacted to this during a candid Prodigy chat hours before WCW Uncensored.The Uncensored PPV proper, featuring Mean Gene scolding Dean Malenko after his loss to Chris Jericho, a horrible Hulk Hogan/Randy Savage cage match main event, and tons more.The second annual SPRING BREAKOUT Monday Nitro from Panama City, featuring Kevin Nash doing a cannonball into the pool and Sting rappelling from a helicopter into the ring among other wackiness.-Giant Baba rebooking almost his entire Tokyo Dome debut show for various reasons.Eric Bischoff trying to repair the WCW/NJPW relationship after offending NJPW by negotating with AJPW.Akira Hokuto announcing her pregnancy.The 2nd ever Pride FC show taking place at Yokohama Arena.K-1's plans to invade the United States.-A major UFC PPV in Kenner, Louisiana featuring Frank Shamrock ending Igor Zinoviev's career.Paul Heyman announces at the Elk's Lodge that ECW had finally cleared NY area powerhouse Cablevision for PPV distribution, giving them 100% clearance in the U.S.Kane chokeslamming the Phoenix Suns Gorilla, Vince McMahon cutting an amazing promo, and Undertaker burning Kane in effigy onn a wild episode of Raw.We made it to #500.....what a shock.....so enjoy the show!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW2:18:05 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Akira Hokuto, & AJW2:44:48 Classic Commercial Break2:47:31 Halftime3:47:52 MMA: Pride FC, K-1, & UFC4:30:00 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, Promo Azteca, Tijuana, & WWC4:36:11 Other USA: ECW, PCW, Music City, & Azteca Lucha (Oregon)4:56:58 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

TRIGGER WARNING: TALKS OF RAPE This week on Black Girl Charmed, we're recapping Marry-Go-Round, aka Long Az Nap. The girls break down Cole and Phoebe's "black" wedding and try to understand why Paige is the only Halliwell sister who objects to it. While wondering how long Piper can tolerate Phoebe's love bubble before she explodes. Due to Victor being a creep in the episode, Nelle and Rae relive their porn horror stories. Season 11 of "Married to Medicine" has the girls questioning why anyone would want to have a baby with Dr. G. Rae recaps the season finale of "Real Housewives of New York" and watches "Glengarry Glen Ross," which brings back some Cablevision-related PTSD for both her and Nelle. Meanwhile, Nelle plays "Dungeons of Hinterberg" and catches up on "Arcane."

TRIGGER WARNING: TALKS OF RAPE SKIP 01:58 - 03:10 This week on Black Girl Charmed, we're recapping Marry-Go-Round, aka Long Az Nap. The girls break down Cole and Phoebe's "black" wedding and try to understand why Paige is the only Halliwell sister who objects to it. While wondering how long Piper can tolerate Phoebe's love bubble before she explodes. Due to Victor being a creep in the episode, Nelle and Rae relive their porn horror stories. Season 11 of "Married to Medicine" has the girls questioning why anyone would want to have a baby with Dr. G. Rae recaps the season finale of "Real Housewives of New York" and watches "Glengarry Glen Ross," which brings back some Cablevision-related PTSD for both her and Nelle. Meanwhile, Nelle plays "Dungeons of Hinterberg" and catches up on "Arcane."

Live from an ESG-flavored 2025, it's an all-new Wacky Wednesday edition of Business Pants. Joined by Analyst-Hole Matt Moscardi! On today's Costco lovefest called January 8th 2025: Headlines We Missed since the end of December and the new comic book superhero named Costco!Our show today is being sponsored by Free Float Analytics, the only platform measuring board power, connections, and performance for FREE.DAMION1Shit We Missed (in no particular order):Tech BrosZuckDana White, UFC CEO and Trump ally, to join Meta's board of directorsZuckerberg Announces New Measures to Increase Hate Speech on FacebookMark Zuckerberg's Meta is moving moderators out of California to combat concerns about bias and censorship“Huge problems” with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board saysCo-chair Helle Thorning-Schmidt said she is "very concerned" about how parent company Meta's decision to ditch fact-checkers will affect minority groups: "We are seeing many instances where hate speech can lead to real-life harm, so we will be watching that space very carefully," she added.Meta Drops Rules Protecting LGBTQ Community as Part of Content Moderation OverhaulThe changes included allowing users to share “allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation, given political and religious discourse about transgenderism and homosexuality.”Meta replaces policy chief Nick Clegg with former Republican staffer Joel Kaplan ahead of Trump inaugurationSamSam Altman Explodes at Board Members Who Fired Him"And all those people that I feel like really fucked me and fucked the company were gone, and now I had to clean up their mess," adding that he was "fucking depressed and tired.""And it felt so unfair," the billionaire told Bloomberg. "It was just a crazy thing to have to go through and then have no time to recover, because the house was on fire."The board's primary fiduciary duty was not to maintain shareholder value or profits, but rather to stay true to OpenAI's mission of creating safe artificial general intelligence (AGI) that benefits humanity.Helen Toner: the director of strategy at Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology.Tasha McCauley: an adjunct senior management scientist at think tank RAND Corporation. McCauley was also on the advisory board of the Centre for Effective Altruism. In 2017 she signed the Asilomar AI Principles on ethical AI development alongside Altman, OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever, and former board member Elon MuskOpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies sexual abuse allegations made by his sister in lawsuitMuskMaga v Musk: Trump camp divided in bitter fight over immigration policyElon Musk Endorses Nazi-Linked German Party, Even Though It Opposed Tesla's GigafactoryTech Bro Wealth12 US billionaires gained almost $1 trillion in wealth in 2024 as the stock market delivered another year of massive returnsNYT Report Says Jensen Huang, The CEO Of Nvidia And The 10th-Richest Person In The U.S., Trying To Allegedly Avoid $8 Billion In TaxesMark Zuckerberg says he doesn't have a Hawaiian doomsday bunker, just a 'little shelter.' It's bigger than most houses.You could live next door to Jeff Bezos on 'Billionaire Bunker' island for $200 millionMusk urges Bezos to throw an ‘epic wedding' after Amazon founder blasts report of $600 million nuptials as ‘completely false'Elon Musk takes aim at MacKenzie Scott again for giving billions to liberal causes, calling the gifts 'concerning'How Jensen Huang and 3 Nvidia Board Members Became BillionairesMark Zuckerberg sported a $900,000 piece of wrist candy as he announced the end of fact-checking on MetaDEI/ESG Flip-FloppingWhen an anti-DEI activist took a swing at Costco, the board hit backA Costco shareholder proposal brought by conservative activist The National Center for Public Policy Research asked the company to probe its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, with an eye toward eliminating them.The thrust of the proposal is that certain DEI initiatives could open Costco up to financial risks over discrimination lawsuits from employees who are “white, Asian, male or straight.”The company's board of directors unanimously urged shareholders to reject the proposal and made the case that Costco's success depends on establishing a racially diverse, inclusive workplace: “We believe that our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are legally appropriate, and nothing in the (Center for Public Policy Research) proposal demonstrates otherwise,” the board's statement said.The statement went on to rebuke the Center for Public Policy Research, saying that they and others were the ones responsible for inflicting financial and legal burdens on companies. “The proponent's broader agenda is not reducing the risk for the Company but abolition of diversity programs,” the board said.Costco board member defends DEI practices, rebukes companies scrapping policiesJeff Raikes, co-founder of the Raikes Foundation and former CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, who has served on Costco's board of directors since 2008: "Attacks on DEI aren't just bad for business—they hurt our economy. A diverse workforce drives innovation, expands markets, and fuels growth. Let's focus on building a future where all talent thrives." He concluded his post on X with the hashtag, "InclusiveEconomy." While businesses began to announce their departures from DEI policies last year, Raikes urged companies to expand such practices at work, insisting that scaling down DEI in businesses would harm the economy.Robbie Starbuck: “I fully endorse cancelling memberships at this point.”McDonald's rolls back DEI programs, ending push for greater diversityFour years after launching a push for more diversity in its ranks,McDonald's said it will retire specific goals for achieving diversity at senior leadership levels. It also intends to end a program that encourages its suppliers to develop diversity training and to increase the number of minority group members represented within their own leadership ranks.Managers 'touch up' staff: McDonald's faces fresh abuse claimsFast-food chain McDonald's has been hit by fresh allegations of sexual and homophobic abuse as staff members allege they have been 'touched up' by managers and offered extra shifts for sex.The chain first faced bombshell claims of widespread sexual abuse and harassment at its stores in July 2023 and has since been reported more than 300 times for harassment to the UK's equality watchdog.Allegations have included racist abuse, sexual assault and harassment and bullying. BlackRock Cuts Back on Board Diversity Push in Proxy-Vote GuidelinesThe policy updates remove both (a) numerical diversity targets (i.e., boards should aspire to 30% diversity of membership and have at least 2 women directors and 1 director from an underrepresented group) and (b) the related disclosure-based voting policy (i.e., BlackRock previously would consider taking voting action if a company did not adequately explain its approach to board diversity) – but provides that BlackRock may consider taking voting action if an S&P 500 board is not sufficiently diverse (BlackRock includes a footnote in the policy update suggesting that 30% diversity may still be the expectation).BlackRock's investment stewardship team tweaked the language used to describe how it approaches votes for other companies' boards. It didn't explicitly recommend that boards should aspire to at least 30% diversity of their members, after having done so in previous years.The report noted, however, that all but 2% of the boards of companies in the S&P 500 have diverse representation of at least 30%—and that if companies were out of step with those norms, BlackRock may cast opposing votes on a case-by-case basis. JPMorgan Leaves Net Zero Banking Group, Completing Departure of Major U.S. Banks Stakeholder Anger (or Anger at Stakeholders)Poll finds many Americans pin partial blame on insurance companies in UHC CEO killingA recent survey from the University of Chicago, found that, while 8 out of 10 U.S. adults believe the person who killed Brian Thompson bears the responsibility for the murder, 7 in 10 shared the belief that healthcare companies are also to blame. Luigi Mangione mention on SNL met with applause, critics slam 'woke' audience: 'Wooing for justice?'New York to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate changeThe new law requires companies responsible for substantial greenhouse gas emissions to pay into a state fund for infrastructure projects meant to repair or avoid future damage from climate change.Albania bans TikTok for a year after fatal stabbing of teenager last monthTeens in Vietnam will now be limited to one hour of gaming per sessionStarbucks baristas set to strike as new CEO makes $100 millionWashington Post Cartoonist Quits After Jeff Bezos Cartoon Is KilledNorway on track to be the first to ‘erase petrol and diesel engine cars'Fully electric vehicles accounted for 88.9% of new cars sold in 2024Exxon Sues California Official, Claiming He Defamed the CompanyExxon Mobil sued California's attorney general, the Sierra Club and other environmental groups on Monday, alleging that they conspired to defame the oil giant and kneecap its business prospects amid a debate over whether plastics can be recycled effectively.DystopiaMan Trying to Catch Flight Alarmed as His Driverless Waymo Gets Stuck Driving in Loop Around Parking LotAsked to Write a Screenplay, ChatGPT Started Procrastinating and Making ExcusesKlarna's CEO says AI is capable of doing his job and it makes him feel 'gloomy'Governance newsShari Redstone is saying goodbye to Paramount GlobalCharles Dolan, TV pioneer who founded HBO and Cablevision, dies at 98Richard Parsons, former Time Warner CEO, dies at age 76 Dye & Durham board resigns, activist nominees take control, interim CEO named The Fortune 500 has two new female CEOs—finally pushing that milestone above 11%And we end with a few classics:Boeing ends a troubled year with a jet-crash disaster in South KoreaMan who exploded Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump hotel used ChatGPT to plan the attackNorovirus rates have skyrocketed by 340% this season. Here's where the ‘winter vomiting disease' is spreading and whyMATT1CostcoNational Center for Public Policy Research filed the proxy with CostcoTheir arguments include…US Supreme court decision at HarvardA $25m judgment in PA for white regional manager at Starbucks who was fired after two black patrons were arrested for being blackThis gem: “With 310,000 employees, Costco likely has at least 200,000 employees who are potentially victims of this type of illegal discrimination because they are white, Asian, male or straight.”This, perhaps, is the greatest ironic argument for “meritocracy” ever made in historyThey point out that the MAJORITY OF THE STAFF is white, Asian, male, or straight… but they don't even use Costco's data, they source census data and just guessThe real numbers:Non management is 44.2% white, management is 58% white - a 14% increase in meritocracyExecutives are 80.6% white - a whopping 36.4% more meritHispanics are 33.1% of non management, 23.3% of management - 9.8% less merit!Executives are 5.8% Hispanic, 26.3% less meritAsians are 8.5% and 7.1%, so 1.4% less merit7.9% executive - so even merit?US Exec management is 72.3% maleSo 80.6% of executives are white, and 72.3% are male - and the argument NCPPR is making is that BECAUSE there are a lot of white males, there is a lot of RISK that THE WHITE MALES WILL SUE YOU if they think they're discriminated againstThink of what they're saying - because you have so many non diverse people, you can't have diversity programs for risk of lawsuitThe response dropped the pretense that the proxy was anything except racismThe proponent professes concern about legal and financial risks to the Company and its shareholders associated with the diversity initiatives. The proponent's broader agenda is not reducing risk for the Company but abolition of diversity initiatives. A 2023 federal district court decision, in a case brought by the proponent, noted that the proponent had "published a document called 'Balancing the Boardroom 2022,' which describes its shareholder activism as 'fighting back' against 'the evils of woke politicized capital and companies.' [The proponent went] on to describe 'CEOs and other corporate executives who are most woke and most hard-left political in their management of their corporations' as 'inimical to the Republic and its blessings of liberty' and 'committed to critical race theory and the socialist foundations of woke' or 'shameless monsters who are willing to sacrifice our future for their comforts.'" National Center for Public Policy Research v. Schultz, E.D. WA. (Sept. 11, 2023). And the proponent's efforts to demonstrate retrenchment on the part of companies are misleading, at best. For example, the assertion that "Microsoft laid off an entirea[sic] DEI team" is simply wrong. It was later reported that Microsoft stated that the two positions eliminated were redundant roles on its events team and that Microsoft's diversity and inclusion commitments remain unchanged, according to Jeff Jones, a Microsoft spokesperson: “Our focus on diversity and inclusion is unwavering and we are holding firm on our expectations, prioritizing accountability, and continuing to focus on this work.” Colvin, Caroline. Amid DEI cuts, Microsoft works to distinguish itself from those responding to ‘woke' backlash. HR Dive, July 24, 2024.Reason Costco might be pushing back?Racism is basically unveiledOf all the companies targeted by a proposal or Robbie Starbuck, Costco has the lowest deviation in board member influence - as in, nearly the entire board has equal power, it's highly democratic - women, men, diverse cohorts are more or less equally powerful to anyone else in the roomNo connections to any board member on another DEI flipper companyMeanwhile, the anti DEI, anti immigrant movement has begun to eat itself before Trump even takes officeIn defense of more HB1 visas and foreign workers, Vivek Ramaswamy says we venerate jocks over valedictorians on Twitter, and Americans aren't as good employeesThe rebuttal was MAGA Trumpers saying Vivek is fake MAGAAlso this: “His entire argument is a terrible proposition,” he adds. “Children raised to be good little robots might grow up to build robots of their own someday, and become rich. Asians are the highest-earning racial group in America, but are they happier for it? Suicide is the leading cause of death for Asians aged 15-24 … and the second-leading cause of death for those aged 25-34.” Page points to a Psychology Today post that blames tiger parenting for causing anxiety and depression and then asks, “Do we really want this country to be even more stressed-out?”Costco proxy says Asians are discriminated againstTwitch gamers are streaming about “meritocracy”

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at age 100. Roger Altman served as assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury under President Carter, and he reflects on former President Carter's legacy in and after the White House. Next, The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins discusses the rift between members of President-elect Trump's inner circle and Elon Musk over immigration and H-1B visas. He explains about where Trump stands in the Musk-MAGA divide and examines Musk's influence in political debates. Plus, Trump asked the Supreme Court to pause a law that could ban TikTok, and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the Treasury will need to take “extraordinary measures” to avoid the debt ceiling. While the world mourns Jimmy Carter, the business community also mourns HBO and Cablevision founder Charles Dolan.  Roger Altman - 14:08Tim Higgins - 27:52 In this episode:Tim Higgins, @timkhigginsBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

AP correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of HBO and Cablevision founder Charles F. Dolan, who has died of natural causes at the age of 98, according to Newsday.

In our news wrap Sunday, Azerbaijan's president officially blamed Russia for the deadly crash of an Azerbaijani airliner, a new report says Israeli hostages were tortured while being held by Hamas, an Israeli airstrike on two hospitals killed seven people in Gaza, Netanyahu underwent prostate surgery, Georgia's new president was inaugurated, and HBO and Cablevision founder Charles Dolan died. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Sunday, Azerbaijan's president officially blamed Russia for the deadly crash of an Azerbaijani airliner, a new report says Israeli hostages were tortured while being held by Hamas, an Israeli airstrike on two hospitals killed seven people in Gaza, Netanyahu underwent prostate surgery, Georgia's new president was inaugurated, and HBO and Cablevision founder Charles Dolan died. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

WLNY-TV (channel 55), branded as New York 55, is an independent television station licensed to Riverhead, New York, United States, serving the New York City television market. It is owned by the CBS News and Stations group alongside CBS flagship WCBS-TV (channel 2). The two stations share studios within the CBS Broadcast Center on West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan; WLNY-TV's transmitter is located in Ridge, New York. The station's over-the-air broadcast covers most of Long Island, but WLNY-TV is available on cable and satellite systems throughout the New York City market. Channel 55 went on air on April 28, 1985, as WLIG. For its first 26 years of existence, it was owned by Long Island businessman Michael Pascucci; it primarily offered older movies and syndicated shows, though it also featured a 10 p.m. newscast. It spent seven years fighting with Cablevision of Long Island for a channel on the cable system, a battle which sapped the station of potential viewers and was only resolved with the reinstatement of must-carry regulations. Those rules allowed WLNY to gain access to cable systems throughout the New York area, even while its location at some distance from New York City enabled it to carry popular syndicated shows also sold to the New York stations. In 1993, the station reinstated its local news department, which by 2011 was airing one Long Island–focused newscast each night. CBS agreed to purchase WLNY in 2011 and took control in 2012, dissolving its existing news division for newscasts from the Broadcast Center which vary between WCBS newscast extensions and shows which air nationwide on fellow CBS-owned independents, but have no Long Island-specific focus. In 2021, the Los Angeles Times revealed that the purchase came with a membership to the exclusive Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton, built by Pascucci, which CBS Television Stations president Peter Dunn treated as his own; another executive joked in a call that the acquisition of WLNY represented the purchase of a golf membership, not a TV station. This was among several allegations against Dunn that led to his termination from the company. WLNY currently offers morning and 8 p.m. newscasts from WCBS-TV. PICTURE: By w:CBS Television Stations - https://newyork.cbslocal.com/station/wlny/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=120633248 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thequeensnewyorker/message

AMC Networks CEO Kristin Dolan offers a candid look at how the boutique owner of AMC, SundanceTV, WeTV, IFC and BBC America is adapting its programming and distribution strategies for the streaming era. The longtime Cablevision senior executive came full circle in 2023 when she returned to lead the company where she began her career as a marketing executive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about perseverance, pivoting, and putting yourself out there In today's podcast I bring you Gemma Toner, former media and telecommunications innovator and one of the 102 amazing women leaders featured in our new book, Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success, co-authored by Edie Fraser, Robyn Freedman Spizman and myself. Gemma and I talk about not being afraid to take a job or head up a project even if you think you're not 100% quailified. Believe in yourself and offer yourself as a smart person who can grow—that's when amazing things can happen. Listen in! Watch and listen to our conversation here 8 takeaways from Gemma for your own journey Just start. And then keep going. This the best advice Gemma received from one of her mentors. Everybody makes mistakes. Learn and start again. Find people that are like you that can support you, in good times and bad. We all need a support team. Don't forget where you came from. Remember your roots. Be open to lateral moves. There are many ways to build your career. Even roles you don't like can lead to great opportunities. Sometimes you don't know what you don't know. Be open and curious. Share your wisdom and experiences with other women. As you rise, lift others. Don't let setbacks limit you. Handle the disappointment, learn as much as you can from it, then let it go and move on. To connect with Gemma, you can find her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and her company website Tone Networks. You can also email her at gemma@tonenetworks.com. For more on becoming the best you can be, here are some of our favorite podcasts: Elizabeth Rosenberg—Can An Extraordinary Coach Bring Out The Unseen Beauty In Your Strengths? Jodi Flynn Takes You From Dreaming To Doing Shayna Bergman—How To Identify Your Values And Live Them Every Day Additional resources for you My two award-winning books: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Business and On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Our new book, Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success, co-authored with Edie Fraser and Robyn Freedman Spizman  Our website: Simon Associates Management Consultants Read the transcript of our podcast here Andi Simon: Welcome to On the Brink With Andi Simon. I'm Andi Simon and as you know, I'm your host and your guide, and I love doing podcasts so that you can see, feel and think in new ways. Why is that important? Well, these are very fast changing times, and regardless of who you are or where you are, something is pushing against you a little bit and you're not quite sure. Do I like it? Don't I like it? Most humans hate change. It creates pain in the brain. But it's time to change. And the sooner you make change your friend, the more happy you're going to be. My job is to get you off the brink. So today I have an amazing woman here. Gemma Toner is a fabulous woman. She's part of our book Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success. You can see behind us, and I'm going to show you her picture. And each of them provide five wisdoms. And what I love doing is sharing their wisdom on the podcast because sometimes it comes alive even better. Gemma, thank you for being with me today. You're smiling, I love you. Gemma Toner: I am so grateful to be here. Thank you. Andi Simon: Gemma and I are going to have a great lunch after our podcast. But first we have to get through our podcast. Let me tell you about her so that you, our viewers and our listeners, know why you should listen up because it's important. Gemma is a media and telecommunications leader known for driving innovation. In 2017, she created Tone Networks. And we're going to talk about Tone today as a SAS microlearning platform designed for early- to mid-career women. Although as I looked at them, I think it's for all women to stay in advance in the workplace. She's been a board member of publicly traded companies including Sandvine, and is currently Co-Chair of the Women Business Collaborative. Before founding Tone Networks, Gemma held executive positions in media and technology for AMC and Cablevision Media, running the fastest ISP in the country. We're going to hear more about that in a moment. She's been granted patents for data analytics, and she proudly serves on the board of the global humanitarian organization Concern Worldwide. Don't you love that bio, audience? I think this is a wonderful time because you had that great article in February of 2023 about The Great Breakup. So here you're going to hear about Gemma in the corporate world and then founding a new company to help women do even better. And this is something that is extremely important to me and to her. Tell us about your journey. How did you get into corporate? What was it like?  Gemma Toner: All right. Let me tell you about my journey, because it is not one that people immediately think of or hear. And that is that. I think of myself as a mother and a wife and a business person, a technologist, and I'm a data geek, but I'm also an immigrant. And that's important because it's such a strong part of my identity. And it's also kind of driven me throughout my whole life. And so you ask how I got into corporate? Well, I'll tell you. My parents immigrated from Northern Ireland when I was about 4 or 6 months old. When you're an immigrant, and this was back in the 60s, your family actually became your friends. And at least for our family, we were packed up every summer and spent time with all our family that my parents had left back in Ireland. So I have this kind of bifurcated life which sometimes I didn't always appreciate. You ask me again how I got into corporate. Well, I kind of looked at my dad and saw what he accomplished, and I was the oldest in a family of three girls. I thought, well, I've got to do better because he came here literally with nothing. He had very little money, very little education, but he had the dream that the American dream was possible. And you know what? It really was for him. And he became wildly successful here in the United States. So I had some big shoes to fill. And my dad didn't go to college. So the first step for me to get to corporate America was actually to get to college. And so I did. I got into Villanova and had a great experience there and ended up studying accounting. That wasn't necessarily the most strategic. I happen to be really good at it. I happen to also be one of the few women in the room, and I didn't mind that. So it was a great school, great experience. And I popped into corporate America and my first job was at a great company now called Ernst and Young. And I got to spend a lot of time at Time Inc. and again, this was again for this immigrant girl, this was corporate. America was not something I grew up with. I did not know about mentors or sponsors. I didn't even know that those names or terms existed. I certainly didn't know anything about networking. But what I did know was that, keep your head down and work really hard. So I got to see corporate America kind of in its heyday. When you're working for those types of firms, you actually get to see the world at a pretty high level, even though you might be doing pretty mundane things as an entry level employee. But what it turned me on to and what I'm very grateful for was I got to really learn about the media business. And I realized pretty quickly that, Hey, this is actually where I want to be. And so I came home to my father, who had worked so hard and given us so much opportunity and said, Dad, I really don't like this accounting thing very much. I think I want to try something else. And he said, Gemma, you can do anything. And he didn't make me feel bad that I had just spent four years studying accounting, which is a great degree. I highly recommend it. Working at Ernst and Young was a great experience. But, it was time for me to make the jump. You'll hear often in my career, I kind of jump off cliffs and eventually fly. It doesn't always go seamlessly, but it happens. And so I jumped. And so it wasn't easy to have someone to have a media company hire an accountant, because certainly they didn't think I had a marketing background and I didn't, but I was entry level. And so it was a great time to kind of jump in and make a career switch. So I was fortunate enough. I actually started out at a company called Rainbow Advertising. So I got to see the world of advertising. And then I landed this fantastic job working for a woman. Her name is Katie McEnroe at AMC Networks. And that was where I had that first moment of: I see her, I want to be her. Andi Simon: Ah. Gemma Toner: And she was president of this network. We were in heavy distribution and marketing mode. And it was run by Josh Sapan at the time, another fantastic human being to work for. And it was probably one of the best experiences I could ever have. I got to see so much. I got to do so much. We were all so supportive of each other. We were very aggressive, but in an okay way, at a time in the telecommunications industry where it was really a bonanza of creativity and technology and distribution, it was just all these new things that were coming out. And so from there, that was sort of how I landed in corporate, and then towards the end of my time at AMC Networks, I got really fascinated with this thing, I'm going to date myself a bit, called New Media. And I was always a bit of a geek. And, you know, I love computers and machines and things like that. And so I was able to persuade my boss at the time to create a new job, which was, how do we create content for this new medium, the internet. And more importantly, it wasn't just about the internet because this was, again, where you had to dial up. It was really about this next thing that was coming, which was high speed data, which most people didn't even know the name of. So I got to create content. We learned, we made a lot of mistakes. I learned very early on that the programming and the content had to be really short. And this was way back, like in 2000. We knew it needed to be short. So we made a lot of mistakes along the way. But it was a great ride, and I share that because that transitioned me to yet my next gig, which was, I got asked to interview for this job working at a company here in New York called Cablevision to run this fledgling product called Optimum Online. And at the time it had a lot of optimism. And the CEO of Cablevision and President wanted someone that had a really good branding background. And if there's anything AMC Networks can do, it really teaches you how to brand and how important it is and to understand your audience. And all of that will follow through as we talk about Tone Networks. So anyway, I was fortunate enough to land the job, and at the time, I'll just say, so for anyone that ever has had this experience, I landed the job, I got married and then ended up becoming pregnant all within like three months. So I thought to myself, what in the world have I just done to myself? But I did it. So I jumped again, jumping into a big cliff or off a big cliff. And it was probably the hardest job I've ever had. You know, it was, now I was working at a cable company. It was heavy in the technology space. We were also in a place where people didn't know what high speed access was and they kind of liked that old dial up sound. So it was quite a challenge. But it was really the beginning of a fantastic career journey at this cable company because not only did I get to be a part of launching and building that, but I also got to be a part of launching other new technologies at the company, namely Optimum Voice. I got to be a part of that team, as well as Optimum WiFi and then again at Cablevision. It was very entrepreneurial, even though we were a publicly traded company. It had great visionaries at the top and mentors. Quite honestly, I got picked to solve a problem. And the problem was, Here we were, this company that had all of this data, and this was again early, before it was even called big data. And what could we do with it? How could we monetize it? How can we make products? And so I got to do something that I never in my wildest dreams imagined I would do, which was to run this data analytics team. And they were brilliant. And, again, it really speaks to you may not have to know how to do it. You just need to know how to lead and have some vision. Because truly, Andi, you and I were talking about one of my main criteria was, I needed a social anthropologist. We needed to understand what all this data and behavioral data meant. But we had data scientists. I mean, it was just an extraordinary time and we ended up creating new products. We ended up getting some patents. And so that was really my life in corporate America. And it was a wild ride. It was not easy, I want to be really clear. I think so many people come on podcasts or do media and interviews and they don't share that. It was hard. It was really hard. I cried a lot, I want to be honest. I cried myself to work some days with the pressure and everything that was coming at me. But, you know, I think one of my mentors always said, keep going. And I think that is something that I want everyone to remember. Just keep going. Keep going through it. You'll get through it. And so I stuck with it. I had this great opportunity, and then I had something very personal happen. And that was, a very good friend of mine who I had watched struggle with colon cancer for five years, passed away. And I went into the office after she had died. I watched her fight day in and day out for another day with her boys. I had this great gig. I got picked for the really cool stuff. It was the hard stuff. But I loved the hard stuff. I had an executive coach.  I got to go to Stanford. I lived 20 minutes from my job. You couldn't have asked for a better dream job. But I walked in and I was like, I'm done. And I didn't know it was very emotional. So I wouldn't say, go do this, but I did. So I'm just being honest and vulnerable. But, I came home that day and I spoke to my husband and I said, I don't know what it is, but it's just not this anymore. And so I retired. When you retire, when you're kind of at the top of your game and you have a really great gig, people look at you funny. So again, I will let you know that people are like, Why are you leaving right now? You know, here you are a woman, you're at the top of it, it didn't make a lot of sense. But what I knew inside was that I needed something different. And that's all I knew. I did not have a strategic plan, so I recommend others have a strategic plan. Mine was a very emotional decision, but I also needed to take a break. And so what I did was having had an executive coach, which is truly life-changing and transformative, I knew enough about myself and my own neuroses and my A-type that I am, that I might squander this gift that I had given myself, which I thought was retirement. And I thought, I need to have my executive coach help me through this because the last thing I want to do was to lose this time worrying about what's next and not use it. I've worked for as long as I can remember. Well, we had monthly meetings, and she really helped me keep on that path of taking this time for yourself, rediscover yourself. I also had a girlfriend who gave me a book, which I highly recommend. And Brené Brown, if you're listening, I want to be your best friend, which is daring greatly.  And it was really about vulnerability. And that really resonated with me because I did not grow up in an environment where I felt I could be vulnerable. Making vulnerability equate with courage really spoke to me. It really sung to me. And so during my retirement, I got asked to be on those boards, which was fantastic. And I have another story which will take way too long, but it is about saying no. So we'll save that for the next podcast. But that was about how I ended up getting on those boards and how that snowballed, which was fantastic. And then during my, I guess you would call it a sabbatical, I got asked to serve on the Board of Concern Worldwide, and I hadn't heard of it. They were happening. They were looking for someone with a data analytics and marketing background. So I just happened to get lucky and interview for that position, and I thought this was for me, Andi. I thought, this is it. I want to give back. I need something more. I've done the corporate America thing and I thought, okay, thank you, thank you God, here it is. And so that's how I proceeded. Now, as being a board member, I was supposed to go to Haiti and go on a trip. And at the time, Haiti became too unstable for us to go. And so that trip was canceled, and I got to speak at a women's leadership conference because I was able to say yes to that. And I was very vulnerable. I didn't know what I was doing. It was for women in cable and telecommunications. And Maria Brennan, who was the CEO, called me and said, You need to talk about career pivots at the senior leadership conference. I was like, Marie, Maria, I'm in a personal pivot. Why would anyone want to hear from me? It's like, that's exactly why you have to. So I think Brené Brown is playing in my head and I think, I have to go and be brave, got to be courageous. And so I go and that blows my mind. This is a senior leadership conference in an industry where there's a lot of access to learning and great organizations that deliver education. And I was like, why are these women, some of them I know, why are they who are here to talk, going to listen to what I have to say? So I said, here's how I did it. And I was retired. So I had some headspace and I'm walking back to get the train home. And I thought, I'm no different than all those women that were in that room. So what was it that made me able to make the jumps that I did? And all these super talented women are struggling, and I thought I had access. And what does that mean, access? That means, for better or worse, somehow, because I didn't know what a mentor sponsor was, I got access to a mentor, I got access to role models, I got access to sponsors, I got that executive coach. And all of those things are scarce resources. Right at the end of the day, there's not enough of them. Not everybody gets that. I understand the economics of executive coaching. It's really expensive. And so I started to think about, what can I do about this? And I was like, Hang on, I know how to build software, I know content, I know data analytics. Wait a second. And so then I just started rocking on what could this be? And there you have it. So that was a very long-winded story of my drift from getting into being an immigrant, getting into corporate America, and then actually starting to create the idea of what a company could be. Andi Simon: But, I mean, remember, our job is to help people get off the brink. And you are an extraordinary role model, because in many ways, it wasn't as if you had a destination. You were curious and that curiosity and trust in yourself, and you can call it vulnerability. But that's a word that often doesn't mean anything. So just a cool word. Just supposed to be vulnerable. Well, what does that really mean? But what you found was that if you trusted your own feelings, calm instincts, you made some good decisions. Doesn't sound like you had many detours along the way, but you might have.  Gemma Toner: Oh, I did. Andi Simon: Yeah, I know we won't talk about it again. I want to be honest. Gemma Toner: I made lots of mistakes. You know, those were the highlights. You know, everybody makes mistakes. And so, again, I just like to be practical and honest. If you're not out there swinging and you're going to miss a lot, you're not going to get some of those peaks, right? I think that's really important for us to communicate because none of this is all hard.  Andi Simon: Well, you're talking about chance. You know, it could have been luck, yes, but life is a series of showing up. People say, How did you grow your business? I say, I showed up because who knows what's going to happen in the elevator when you meet Renée Mauborgne and she becomes a blue ocean strategist? I mean, the conversations are trusting that there's some magic here that's going to be, I don't know, magical. And so you have moved along without saying, I need to go help women, but you had an experience. And I want to emphasize that to our listeners. There was something experiential that said, Ooh, what is it? I could help those women because they need to see things through a fresh lens, and have the trust that this is why they feel the way they do? Why don't you begin your next story? Talk to us about Tone Networks because I am intrigued by how we can help women become the best they can be. I like men too, but it doesn't matter whether you're a guy or gal. I've coached both. I have many of them as clients but they all come and the brain hates change. It creates cortisol that says, This hurts. Help me do it. How am I going to help you do this? Because you need to do it. We need to figure out a way for you to see yourself in a new fashion, try some new things. So Tone Networks. And I'm not even sure how to understand the name of it because it's not physical. It's not toning you up, but it is toning you up. Um, so I'm curious. I'm curious. Out of it came this platform that is helping people, women in particular, become the best they can be. You share with us. How do you see it? How did you create it? Gemma Toner: You know, it's so funny yourself. It really is. Everything that I learned throughout that long-winded story I just shared with you really is used in the creation of this business. And so the data geek in me, how do you start a company? You know, again, I came from corporate, where I had started lots of new products. And so I knew my process which isn't necessarily what most startups do. So I was starting up as someone with corporate experience, so I don't know that I did it the right way, but I did it my way and my way was to start to really understand what the challenges women had. I didn't want to just trust my own self. And so we went out and did research and we did primary research. We did a national study, and we asked questions like, What stands in the way of your personal and professional development? Because long before the pandemic shone a light on the challenges that women have, I was a firm believer in my personal life did not get left at the threshold of my office door, that my personal and professional life were deeply intertwined, and the technology was going to make it even deeper. And so if we were going to solve and try to help women, I think we had to acknowledge that you didn't have clear boundaries. An example would be, I'm just about to go into a meeting and my daughter would text me. You know, Mom, I need you. But I mean, it happens to everyone. And whether it's a child or a parent or whatever, the gift of technology is we're more connected. It also interrupts us in some ways. So that's what we really looked to solve and what we did tons of research on, and I love research. So again, this is the geeky part of me. And what it bubbled up to were a couple of things. And it was when you asked women, all different ages, quite honestly, not just early- to mid-, all different types of women in different types of business categories. And it was this time factor. I don't have time to do sort of traditional learning. Access was made for me. I don't have time to go searching for everything and I just make it what I can. It's just for me, make it feel like it's just for me. And then the last, which is sort of the saddest, but it's a reality. It was confidence. And tucked under confidence was permission. And that whether we like it or not, the majority of women that were part of this study, and it was a statistically significant study, we're like, I need permission to take care of me. And I'm like, okay, so if that's what we need to do, then let's figure out how we can do this. And so that was really the beginning. And that became the pillars of Tone Networks. And so what Tone sets out to do is use microlearning. I am not a learning and development specialist. I know what it is to build products and content that engage audiences. And so that's really how we've created this learning tool. We've created it more like you would create a media experience than an education experience. We have no textbooks because what we're really looking to be is your TikTok for your personal professional development. So instead of going into that death scroll of Instagram or Snapchat or whatever, you can just jump on Tone and do something good for yourself and really enrich yourself. And so that's really our goal. That's how we make an impact. And what's really cool is we use technology to make it very personalized. So we ask you what you're interested in. The last thing I want to do is waste your time because I know how precious it is, because I've been there and I do not want to serve you things that you're not interested in. So if you are not a working parent, a working mom, we're not going to send you progressive parenting videos because that's not respectful. We need to be respectful of your time so that if you only have 3 or 5 minutes today because honestly, you just can't breathe, you can't catch a break, it's okay. We've got you. And so that's really how we developed the product. But we also developed it knowing, and again I know you're expert in this, behavioral change. And how do you know the nudge theory of behavioral change? So we've listened to women and they say, Make it for me. Make it easy. Give me a one, two, three because the last thing I want to do is write an essay or get homework, I have a long enough to-do list. And so what we did was, we made these really short-form videos, and at the end of every video we have your Tone Takeaways, which is kind of your one, two, three. The system actually sends you positive reinforcement the next morning and says, thank you for watching. Here are your Tone Takeaways. Why not? Because I'm being polite, but I am a very polite person. But because I want to remind you, you did something good for yourself and here you go. You can tell we worked with neuroscientists as well. We can pull that information out and recall it. And you know what, maybe you can take that first step or maybe you'll just watch it again. That's okay. Change is hard. I'm so with you when you say that, right? It is so hard. So that's part of the way the product works for the end user because we were designed to be both a consumer platform and a B2B platform. Right now we're working on the B2B front, but trust me, I want all women to get access to this, whether you're in corporate America or not. But today, that's where we are. And so what we can also do is help inform our business partners, the companies we work with, with a new data set. But this comes back to, my data geek days are anonymized. Why is it anonymized? Because if you won't watch, my boss is a narcissist. If you know that your company is tracking you. And you know what, if you have a boss that's a narcissist, you should know how to handle that. And I'm okay with that. If you don't have a boss, you have someone in your life. Everyone's got a narcissist somewhere. I mean, it's just an upward trend in our society. But the game plan here is to add value and new insights and to really be a contender. We are not looking to be your typical learning and development platform. There's plenty of companies out there doing that. We're really looking to deliver the knowledge that you get from having access to executive coaches and experts. The really good stuff that you get deeper in your career. Why shouldn't women have that earlier? Because my goodness, it really is life changing. And so that's really how we set out to do it. It was really listening to the audience talk about mistakes. I made a lot of mistakes. It took us a long time to get the format right, to get the tone right. We're in a good place now. I have to brag a little. We do have an NPS of 66, which is pretty darn amazing for such a young company. Andi Simon: So just saying, are you better with an NPS? Gemma Toner: Net promoter score? And so that's when you just have a simple question. You know, Would you refer a friend or family member to this? And the good news is, a majority, and that's a really hard number to get, of people are saying, Yeah, I would. So we have 95% of our business clients renewing. We know we're hitting it. And I think we're hitting it because, again, women don't have much time. And we have to really redesign and re-engineer how we run our lives, and you know how we are. Andi Simon: You know, Gemma, I'm listening and smiling because I share many of the same purposes and passions of wanting to take what we know and multiply it so others can rise with it. Sandra Quince says, As I climb the ladder, I lift other women with me. And I said, What a beautiful way of talking about what all of us are really interested in doing, not simply being acknowledged for accomplishments as you were and staying there, but thinking, I mean, your sabbatical was a growth period for you, but it didn't stay there. It wasn't just me on board. It was what I learned that I can now share and multiply joyfully so that I can lift others. And that is not inconsequential. And yeah, you can go speak, but when I walk out of the room at the end of a gig, as I know I want them to do one small win, you know, do an Oprah, one small win to lead you forward. But when will that be? How will I change? And it is purposeful and passionate. But you're also having a good time, aren't you? Gemma Toner: I am, and I have to also credit my mom and dad for, again, you know, being immigrants and coming here with not much in their pockets. I think what they instilled in us was, and I saw it, there were so many people that helped them along the way and I recognized that but I didn't know the terms. But the people that I would say helped me along the way, those mentors and sponsors, I don't forget them. And what I recognized when I had a moment to like, think and take a beat, was that not everybody gets that. And so that's where I think my father would always say, Never forget where you came from, always put out a helping hand. And that's the truth. And so I think, it does for me, it matters about my humble beginnings and being able to help more because we live in this country and we've been really fortunate. That means you give back. Let me clarify, I'm a capitalist. So this is not a nonprofit business. I believe in capitalism. And I also believe capitalism is probably the most effective way to create social change and upward mobility for women. But that's why I'm doing this. Andi Simon: You don't have to justify yourself. Gemma Toner: It's just, I think it's really important because someone says, Oh, is this a non-profit? I'm like, no, no, we're not. Andi Simon: You know, I met someone who's trying to change the way kids understand debt and it's not a not-for-profit. She's finally made herself a for-profit. And I said, That's good. It's okay to make money and to spread it. It's okay to remove the guilt factor because I'm in here for some profit. I don't quite know why we've given that such a bad name, but I do think there's something else about you as a woman leading others. People ask me, Do women lead differently? And I say, Well, I've had dozens of clients. And I was in corporate life for a long time. And are women different from men? Yes. But leaders need followers, and they don't follow people casually. They follow people they trust who can get them someplace together and who they believe are authentic and want to be accountable to. Do you find, you've had some good women bosses and men bosses, and do you think that women are leading differently or are we just women?  Gemma Toner: I think it depends, and I think it's, men, women, it really depends on the individuals. There's some great male leaders. There's some great women leaders. There's also both not so great, so do I think I led differently? Probably not early in my career. I would say I, probably just like the female role models that I was emulating, they were leading like men. And so I would say as I became more comfortable as a leader,  I definitely had a different approach. I actually sometimes, early in my career, when I was running a region, when I saw my old team, I apologized to them. And I'm like, Thank you for still being my friend because I was really rough around the edges as a young leader. And you kind of grow into, at least I did, grow into the way you want to lead. Andi Simon: Well, I do think that the value you brought to everyone along the entire way was your curiosity, this kind of openness to see things through. You wanted to bring a social anthropologist on because we know that out of context, data do not exist. What does all this data mean? Well, it can mean anything. I want it for myself. So which data do I have to do? And then how do I interpret it so that it makes the most sense. So it's really interesting. I think you and I could talk a great deal for a lot of reasons, and I'm enjoying every minute of it. Thank you for sharing with us today. For our audience, one or two or three things you don't want them to forget? What would be some real good takeaways? Gemma Toner: You know, I have to say, the takeaway, as much as I was long-winded is, You don't forget where you came from. You know, always look back. I also think some of the takeaways that I had in the book really are important to me. And that is, Get out there and just start, raise your hand. Even though I can tell you, most of the big opportunities I had, I was not the first choice. And that's okay. It's okay to be the consolation prize because it's what you make of it. And they were great opportunities. Two of my big opportunities, I was not the first choice, but I hung in there and I didn't have all the skills they wanted. But, last man standing, I got it, you know? So I think that's really important because so many of us are just like, Oh no, that's over my head. No it's not, give it a go. I think the other is, Just keep going. It's hard. Let's not kid ourselves and let's not mislead each other with, sort of saying, it's all perfect. It's not, but you will get through it. And I think what's really important about that is, and it does take a little time, and I didn't always do this myself, so I want to be really honest about finding people that are like you that can support you. So it's having that personal board of directors. It's also having a few friends and friendly faces that can help you when you're just having a really tough day and can also celebrate with you as well. Andi Simon: Well, we're people and we need others, and they need to be trusting and trustworthy. And trusting is important, that we have folks we can turn to and can I just vent? You know, it's not an uncommon call I make to my favorite friend, can I just vent? Then by the time I'm done, she says, You feel better? I said, Oh, that was perfect. I just needed a safe and an executive coach. But even there, sometimes you just go talk to your friend, let it come out. You know, we had an ERG presentation the other day, for Eightfold, a company out on the West Coast, a software designing company. Really cool folks. One of the women said, you know, do women really have to check off all the boxes before they can move up? And all of us, there were three of us, said, That's not how you're going to move up. The move up really comes when you really don't know what you don't know, because you can't possibly ever have all the boxes checked. Believe in yourself and offer yourself as a smart person who can grow. And those are better words than, Am I ready? You're never ready then. You know, I never became ready. Gemma Toner: And I like to remind my team, We'll figure it out. Andi Simon: Yes, we'll figure it out. It's a complex problem to solve. That's exactly right. Gemma Toner: Figure it out and just know you don't have to figure it out by yourself. You can ask a lot of people to help you. Andi Simon: Yes, and you won't ever be exactly right. Perfection isn't really necessary. And so all kinds of wisdoms. This is such fun. So let me wrap up. I do want to thank you, and the National Association of Women Business Owners, who owns the trademark on our book Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success. And we always like to recognize them and thank them for the use of their title for our book, Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success. And as you can hear, Gemma Toner is one of those extraordinary leaders. And our conversation today was to help you spark your success. Get off the brink. Keep going. Be perfect. The books are all on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. My three books are there, with the third one, Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success, co-authored with Edie Fraser and Robyn Freedman Spizman. I hope you have fun with them. I actually had somebody shoot a picture of one of my books on the beach where he was reading it and I went, Oh my gosh, a beach read. I didn't know I had a beach read! Gemma Toner: Andi, can I plug one event that we have coming up? It's going to be in March. It's a pay equity event that's free for all women. So all of your listeners and men are welcome. LinkedIn will be promoting it everywhere. It's really about getting women particularly equitable pay. And this will not be about talking about the stats. This will actually be practical tips as to how you make sure you are getting paid fairly. So mark your calendar in March. Andi Simon: Sometime in March though, we have to come back to Tone sometime in March. Gemma Toner: It'll be on the day. Yeah, it's actually, we're just waiting to get the actual date. March 15th, something like that. It's on Pay Equity Day. It's something, again, you talk about purpose. It's very important to us. Andi Simon: Despite the fact that Barack Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Law in January of 2009. It's not always true that women get paid what they should get paid for the same job that the guy is, much less at the same time. It's really tough. Oh, boy, we can keep going, but we're not. We're going to sign off, say goodbye. Come again. Send me your favorites so I can bring them on. And I have a lot of great women and men to share with you coming up. It's been wonderful. Goodbye now, and thanks again. Bye bye.     WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS® is a registered trademark of the National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO)

“They want boundaries. They feel safe with boundaries. They understand where they end and you begin because of boundaries. People love to understand what is expected. Those are big-hearted boundaries.” “The way you get to be grateful in the future is to say, ‘How can I help you?' in the present.” Stephanie Mitchko-Beale an Emmy Award winning C-Suite executive who thrives in the space between technology and business results. She is the recent EVP & CTO at Charter Communications. As a key spokesperson and sought-after presenter, Stephanie is dedicated to raising the consciousness of leaders for a more sustainable, equitable and prosperous future. A trailblazing technology executive who has achieved remarkable success in her field, and multiple Emmy awards and a groundbreaking tech patent to her name, she embodies the epitome of leadership in the tech industry. Prior to Joining Charter Stephanie was CTO & COO of Cadent TV. Before joining Cadent Stephanie was the SVP of Video Infrastructure Software at Cablevision, responsible for the development of the innovative Multi-Room (cloud-based) DVR system and Video On Demand.  With more than 25 years of experience, Mitchko is a technology, media, and advanced advertising maven with a solid record of pioneering evolutionary products. Stephanie holds a Certificate from the SCTE-Tuck Executive Leadership Program at Dartmouth, a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from NYU-Poly in New York, teaches as a guest lecturer at NYU/Stern Graduate School and is a member of the NYU Poly Enterprise Learning Board. During her spare time, Stephanie also loves to do glass mosaic art and woodworking. She is married to her wonderful husband, David, and is a mother of three adult children. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Establish clear boundaries. Stop acting and doing. Stop. Unleash. Lead. 20% of your time block for “thinking time” Ask, “How can I help?” Seek to be of service. Resources: www.Mindskillsthebook.com Stephanie Mitchko on LinkedIn (in/stephanie-mitchko-beale-0047124) Bridging Media, Technology, and Leadership with Stephanie Mitchko Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network?  N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style?  Generosity Quiz Credits: Stephanie Mitchko, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 152, with Bob Burg.

LaSean Smith is a former executive at Amazon + Microsoft who is currently making his mark as a full-time investor and founder of Private Equity firm, CAGR Investments. He's on a mission to take what he's learned as an active solopreneur, big company executive, feature film producer, private equity investor, and software developer to help others win without permission.   00:36: About LaSean Smith and his journey.  LaSean is a seasoned technology executive who has worked on some of the largest consumer technology products in the world. He began his career in the US Navy, built his software engineering and user experience skills at early-stage startups, and helped pioneer entertainment services on mobile phones. He's also founded multiple companies and worked as a consultant for clients that include Cablevision, Electronic Arts, Sony, T-Mobile, Target, TOMS Shoes and Warner Brothers Studios. He managed the Windows Experiences business design team at Microsoft and helped build products across factors that include AR/VR, game consoles, mobile and PC. He's been fortunate to help launch products that have found their way into the hands of millions of people. His quest continues to fill the world with fresh ideas, new sounds, bold images, and captivating experiences. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 777, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: mixed drinks 1: DEMON ALE. lemonade. 2: A DECEIT. iced tea. 3: ERE TO ROB. root beer. 4: I CAN COP CUP. cappuccino. 5: WARN ME RETAIL. mineral water. Round 2. Category: the hollywood stock exchange 1: One of the hottest stocks of summer 2000 was for this nautical action film starring George Clooney. The Perfect Storm. 2: With the release of "Me, Myself, and Irene", this actor's HSX stock shot up $125. Jim Carrey. 3: Millions of HSX shares of this scary movie "project" were traded a full year before it was released. The Blair Witch Project. 4: "RBRIDE" was the HSX designation for this hot-performing stock and movie. Runaway Bride. 5: At $4,147 a share, this star of "Firestarter" is one of the highest-valued actresses listed on HSX. Drew Barrymore. Round 3. Category: official documents 1: It grants a title of real estate; a villain might want the one to the ranch. the deed. 2: For most states the minimum age to get one of these without parental consent is 18, male or female. a marriage license. 3: An agreement between persons; the men on the Mayflower made a famous one. a compact. 4: It's a command to come to court and testify. a subpoena. 5: A decree, commandment or public act from the pope; it's marked with a lead seal. a bull. Round 4. Category: are you game? 1: This popular playground hopping game may have begun in the Roman Empire as a military training exercise. hopscotch. 2: One of the 2 utilities you can purchase in Monopoly. Water Works (or Electric Company). 3: There are 43 quintillion possible wrong solutions and 1 correct one for this cube. a Rubik's Cube. 4: If you want to be a Guardian of the last city on Earth, you have "a date with" this game from the creators of Halo. Destiny. 5: An early version of this game in India was called Chaturanga and used elephants, horses, chariots and foot soldiers. chess. Round 5. Category: business and industry 1: Give a toast to this Kellogg's frozen breakfast brand originally called "Froffles". Eggo. 2: It precedes "XM" in the name of an entertainment company--ooh, I love this song! Turn it up!. Sirius. 3: The 2018 spokesbaby of this baby food brand is the first with Down Syndrome. Gerber. 4: The face on the torch lady who represents this film company is that of muralist Jennifer Joseph. Columbia Pictures. 5: Until 2010 the New York Knicks and Rangers were directly owned by this company that brings them to TV viewers on MSG. Cablevision. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

Charles Dolan, failed at two businesses. He faced many setbacks. Yet in 1973, this Maverick entrepreneur started Cablevision and built it into a multi-billion dollar company. Let us check out his daring story.

November 18, 2022The Friday Fireside welcomes popular media veteran, Larry Samuels, who after a career in advanced advertising for Kenzan, GroupM, DISH Network and Cablevision, is venturing into the world of podcasting. It's actually a return to “radio” with a group of friends which whom he had successful sports talk show on Sirius XM. A fun and informative conversation.

Fan Loyalty: A tribute to the late Brook Benton by Carol Wilson MackFan Loyalty chronicles the journey of a young woman as she said "I am going to meet him." She did not know it at the time, but the man she was speaking about was the singer Brook Benton. She did get to meet he, and his entire family. She shares with us that amazing journey. Fan loyalty reminds us how important words are and lets us know that the words we choose create our world. It challenges us to embrace and learn from the things that unfold in our lives. The naiveté of the young person, the loyalty to the sound, the love that she showed and the friendships that developed is heartfelt throughout this moving and inspirational piece. Here's what the fans have to say...."Mr. magic, Mr. Wonderful, they don't sing like that anymore." -Michael B."I love his singing!" -Dorothy G."The smoothest singer, great songwriter, the best baritone ever!"-Carol M."Brook Benton, a legend" -Alma W."I love his music, his singing." -Irene T."I love it's just a matter of time and the boll weevil." -Lenis G.Carol W. Mack holds a Master's degree in Communication Arts, from New York Institute of Technology, and is a graduate of the Long ridge writers group, and is a Doctoral candidate with the Open Bible institute and theology seminary.She is also a registered professional nurse, and works as an Educator in the Health Care industry, focusing on Staff Education.She is the author of several stage scripts, and they have been in production in Baldwin, NY. Newark,N.J., New York City, and the Bronx. She has written a movie script, with plans for production in 2013.She has produced several CD's, one of gospel music featuring Ms. Stella Bobian, and one poetry where she reads the words of Poet/Writer Mr. George Edward Tait.She was the writer and artistic director for the television show “Woman of the week” which highlighted ordinary women doing extraordinary things. The show aired on cable for more than ten years. It was Best show by Cablevision in 1994 by CAPE.(Cable Award For Programming Excellence).https://www.amazon.com/Fan-Loyalty-tribute-Brook-Benton/dp/1648959245/ref=monarch_sidesheetwww.CarolWilsonAccomplished.com   www.CWMackBooks.net  https://www.stratton-press.com/#/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/112322sp2.mp3   

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GUEST'S BIO Jim Netska is Director of Sales at PointCentral and leads the short term rental markets division. He is an experienced sales leader, who has led large and small teams for Verizon, Cablevision, and most recently as VP Sales for Charter Communications, where he led various teams in the MDU and Smart Home space. Jim has an MBA from Dowling College and recently moved from New York to Florida. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 02:39 AirDNA's Best Places to Invest in 2022 - https://www.airdna.co/blog/best-places-to-invest-in-us-vacation-rentals-2021-2022 04:37 Jim Netska's introduction and background 06:23 How Jim started with PointCentral 07:33 What is PointCentral 12:03 PointCentral's newest Smart Home solutions 14:48 Keeping your systems simple 18:48 Can PointCentral work with window air conditioners 19:51 PointCentral's next integration for home automation 21:44 PointCentral's target audience 24:14 How smart home grows an STR business 25:56 How PointCentral works with a nest 27:16 PointCentral's approach 28:55 Jim shares some tips for STR host/operators starting with smart home 33:39 How to deal with homeowners pushing back on smart homes 34:24 Delivering a consistent guest experience through technology 35:23 Homeowners vs Property Managers 36:32 Acknowledgments to Jim Netska 36:59 Where can people learn more about PointCentral and connect with Jim 37:32 Jim's #1 secret to success with STRs NOTABLE QUOTES "Think more long term of where you're going rather than just the quick and easy solution right now." - Mike Sjogren. "The only way you're going to survive on this business long term is delivering guest experience over and over and the only way to do that is through technology." - Emanuele Pani. "Technology allows you to repeat the system perfectly every single time." - Emanuele Pani CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Jim Netska: Email PointCentral: Website | Instagram CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguy Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin FREE MASTERCLASS TRAINING - https://www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need love to inspire and motivate Independent Artists and small businesses on the rise! This show especially dedicated to the Future entrepreneur and you! Over the next few series we will do our podcast daily in hopes to inspire you to become self-made! We all have a story within ourselves and how we have overcome half of our obstacles in life. Little do you know you can get paid for your story! A lot of people tend to think you cannot become a self-made author with no money out of your pocket. That is far from the truth! I should know not only am I the host of this podcast show and a Cablevision show author on Amazon Kindle Direct publishing. I encourage you to listen to this episode and share this with a friend and hopes to enable your way of thinking outside of your employee mentality. We want you to start thinking like a independent entrepreneur! We left him spy and motivate you to live your dreams with what is inside you already! Your gift is what you are to do for a living and get paid for it! In this episode we break down how to get started becoming an independent entrepreneur and an author and we encourage each and every one of you to sign up for our newsletters on our website! Classes will be $1 download and we will show you the quick easy way on how to become self-made so that we can get started living your dreams! We truly believe in each and everyone of you and we hope that you would try a second chances within yourself. Never give up on you and always keep your head to the sky! We support you and we salute! Thank you for tuning in please keep in touch on the other platform

From her early days at ABC Sport, to Oxygen Media, then Cablevision and the MSG Networks and finally as the first President of the PAC 12 Network, which she built from scratch, Lydia Murphy-Stephans has had a stellar career spanning 30+ years of increasingly responsible executive Leadership posts. For most of us that would be plenty…….but not for Lydia. 3 years ago she launched her own company, Sports Bubble an Internet-based company that owns and manages the WatchSports app…..a fascinatingly simple way to connect and watch sports regardless of platform, device, channel or Streaming Service. A total Game Changer. Listen Up!

On this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Len sits down with Mindi Barnett to discuss the 3 secrets to jumpstarting your success as well as forming your brand.      Takeaways from this episode include:  Difference between PR and Advertising How Dentists can become local celebrities and leaders in their markets How to find a story idea How to know who to pitch How to pitch Why hire a PR person vs. doing it yourself After ten years working as a television news reporter and anchor within the Philadelphia, and New York regions – among other cities – Mindie Barnett decided to use her knowledge and experience in the media to help propel businesses and position companies as thought-leaders. Barnett founded MB and Associates in 2003 and swiftly garnered a great deal of clients in a short amount of time. Because of her vast knowledge of the news business and strong ties with key members of the media – both on the local and national levels – MB and Associates was able to achieve rapid results and obtain countless press opportunities for clients. Due to these attributes, Mindie Barnett is now one of the nation's most sought-after and respected publicists.   Mindie was raised in South Jersey and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York as well as graduate credits in the field of public relations from Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. She's worked as an anchor/reporter at various television outlets including NBC 10, Cablevision's News 12 New Jersey, TSM 24-Hour News, NBC in Louisiana and NBC in Illinois. She is a devout volunteer with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Philadelphia Affiliate, Philadelphia's Maternity Care Coalition and she serves as a board member of the American Heart Association in Philadelphia, as well as an active volunteer for the global Wigs & Wishes foundation.   Mindie Barnett's public relations credits include landing clients' opportunities on Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, Live with Kelly, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, Anderson Cooper, In Touch Magazine, US Weekly, InStyle Magazine, USA Today and MSNBC, among numerous regional inclusions. Barnett was named “Business Owner of the Year,” by the South Jersey chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Her firm has won “Best PR Firm” by South Jersey Biz Magazine, two years in a row.   Mindie spearheads her public relations and social media firm and is also the author of the self-help memoir “Intermission,” a keynote speaker, host of “The Race for the Ring” podcast and on-air contributor.She lives in Voorhees, New Jersey and in New York City with her two children and lovable pups Max and Parker.

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Episode SummaryPowered by a voracious curiosity to learn how things work, Stephanie Mitchko-Beale blazed a trail through the world of engineering at a time when women in STEM were an anomaly. Now, as the Chief Technology Officer at Charter Communications, Stephanie brings insight to how to manage a career when fulfilling your dreams and bypassing the naysayers means everything. Syd Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life. Stephanie Mitchko-Beale Stephanie Mitchko-Beale joined Charter Communications in 2019 as Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer. Based in Stamford, Ms. Mitchco-Beale oversees Charter's Network, Mobile, Video and Software Engineering teams, as well as Network Architecture, Technology Policy, and Emerging Technology organizations. Ms. Mitchko-Beale joined Charter from Cadent, a provider of data-driven solutions for buying and selling TV advertising. She served as joint Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer and oversaw all technical aspects of the company's strategy, operations and development. Earlier in her career, Ms. Mitchko-Beale was Senior Vice President of Video Infrastructure Software at Cablevision Systems Corporation (currently part of Altice USA) where she was responsible for the software development of new consumer-facing technologies. As a key member of Cablevision's technology senior leadership team, she broke new ground in bringing interactive and web technologies to traditional media models. With more than 20 years of experience, Ms. Mitchko-Beale is a technology, television, and advanced-advertising veteran with a strong record of first-to-market products. She earned an Emmy award from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for Best Interactive Television Platform for Cablevision's iO Interactive Television and two Technical Emmys for Outstanding Achievement in Advanced Media Technology for the Creation of Non-Traditional Programs or Platforms for Cablevision's iO Interactive Optimum Digital Cable and the second for Pioneering Work in Implementation and Deployment of Network DVR.Ms. Mitchko-Beale received a B.S. in electrical engineering from Polytechnic University in New York. She guest lectures on “Advanced Technologies for Business Applications” and “Technology Innovation in Business” at NYU Stern School of Business and is a member of the NYU Poly Enterprise Learning Board. Additionally, she serves as a mentor for WICT to help young women see the benefit of pursuing careers in cable and technology. Insights from this episode:Difficulties Stephanie's experienced in college and as a young engineer in a male-dominated field and how that led her to mentoring young women.Reasons why working in the field of technology provides a better work-life balance and was better positioned to respond to the COVID pandemic.Differences between mentorship and sponsorship and why you should create your own “personal board” to help you navigate decisions.Changes that are happening in the cable industry from customer service to technology and how COVID has impacted the industry.Benefits of going from working for a tech giant to a start-up and how that affected Stephanie's career. Quotes from the show:“The numbers are still staggering when you look at percentages of women and men in the careers of engineering and software but there's much more acknowledgement around having more women and more diversity.” – Stephanie Mitchko-Beale“If you try to be something you're not or try to conform yourself to somebody else's norm, it's exhausting. You have to learn to get really comfortable in your own skin.” – Stephanie Mitchko-Beale“From my perspective, a mentor is someone who calls you on your shit.” – Stephanie Mitchko-BealeOn the difficulties in providing customer service: “What has made it difficult in the past is really visibility and exposure to what's happening at the customer site.” – Stephanie Mitchko-Beale“I think the whole COVID thing really accelerated digital adoption, self-service, self-install, and the use of data so we didn't have to go into the field to learn about things.” – Stephanie Mitchko-Beale“It's not the end game, it's just a journey of using data to help manage our networks.” – Stephanie Mitchko-BealeOn COVID's affect on business: “The speed at which companies have responded in all sorts of industries, has been fascinating to see and in some ways it's an unplanned test of how strong your organization is.” – Syd Finkelstein“What's interesting about the cable industry … we collaborate, we don't compete.” – Stephanie Mitchko-BealeOn the proliferation of streaming services: “I think that curation and aggregation of what's available is something that people need and it will happen when consumers don't want to pay for multiple applications.” – Stephanie Mitchko-Beale“When you're in engineering and tech you're never really working on today; I'm always working five years out.” – Stephanie Mitchko-BealeStay Connected: Syd FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The Sydcast Stephanie Mitchko-BealeWebsite: Charter CommunicationsLinkedIn: Stephanie Mitchko-BealeSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify. This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com)

LA PERIODISTA MAGALY REYNA, SE INTEGRA A "CHARLAS DE LA NOCHE, PALABRAS CON IMAGEN" SEGUIDORES DE LÓPEZ OBRADOR INTENTAN CONFUNDIR CON EL MOVIMIENTO DE GILBERTO LOZANO. EL PRESIDENTE EN SU CONFERENCIA MAÑANERA SE BURLA Y DICE QUE SE LES HABIAN DE UNIR LOS EXPRESIDENTES FELIPE CALDERÓN, Y OTROS. "FRENA" ES SITIADO POR ANTIMOTINES QUE LES IMPIDEN LLEGAR AL ZÓCALO. ENTREVISTA DE CNN CON GILBERTO LOZANO ES BLOQUEADA POR CABLEOPERADORES MULTIVISION Y CABLEVISION. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/franciscomanuelduranrosil/support

Life has taken Larry Davidson from a bodega in Spanish Harlem to a vineyard in Aquebogue and many places in between. Through it all, his keen mind and relentless curiosity have helped him forge a career in broadcasting as an interviewer of authors, singer songwriters, politicians, and more. He's worked on WGBB and Cablevision as well as on a number of well-received series conducted at libraries and other cultural centers around the region.  His latest is a foray into podcasting with The Artful Periscope. Join us on a trip through Larry's life. We'll meet Long Island broadcasters past and present, prominent authors such as Nelson Demille and Pete Hamill, and musicians like Woody, Arlo, and Sarah Lee Guthrie. Along the way we talk about everything from podcasting to early soap operas to the mind of the long distance runner. Links Larry Davidson Productions The Artful Periscope Sachem Public Library (The Booth)  

In this episode, hear the whys, the strategy, the branding, the creative and vehicles for successful marketing with Andy Randazzo, Partner and Creative Director of HitState. Andy has developed innovative marketing/advertising campaigns and creative needs for brands such as Sony Pictures, Rainbow Media, IFC, AMC, WeTV, FUSE, Cablevision, NHL, 1-800-Flowers, Big Ten Networks, Bed Bath & Beyond and EPIX HD to name a few. You can visit his website at https://hitstate.com/ . Featured Pitch Presenters: Steve Schultz with Soundings Logic, a company that furnishes royalty reporting and performance analysis for the $6 billion Indie Music industry, at http://soundings-logic.com/. Walt Vester with Huygens Capital, a smart robo investments advisor for an array of smart portfolios designed for better risk-adjusted investment returns, at http://www.huygenscapital.com/. Jeannie Assante with American Communication Network (ACN), a multi-level marketing company that provides an array of services for the consumer, through a network of sales agents / “Independent Business Owners” (IBOs) at, https://acn.com/us-en/homepage. Visit the https://www.gearhartlaw.com/passage-to-profit-show/ for updates and the current pitch contest.

Today on The Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview MEREDITH THOMAS of  ION television film A CHRISTMAS IN ROYAL FASHION. Meredith Thomas spent her early childhood in Barrow, Alaska, the most northernmost settled village in North America. Her parents taught Native American Eskimos above the Arctic Circle for the Bureau of Native Affairs. Later in her childhood she moved to the Great Island of New Castle off the coast of New Hampshire. Meredith's first professional acting role as Tessie in "Annie" came while still in elementary school and she continued to act in summer stock productions throughout her childhood. She distinguished herself in high school receiving accolades at several New Hampshire and New England Drama Festivals. She briefly attended the University of New Hampshire on a theater scholarship, but soon headed west securing a role in her first big budget feature film, Pleasantville and hasn't stopped working in film and television since. Meredith has studied and performed improv with Comedy Sportz at The National Comedy Theater in LA and taught improv at TVI Actors Studio. As a stand up comic, Meredith has made numerous appearances at the Hollywood Improv, on The World Famous Comedy Store's Main Stage, Las Vegas at the Sunset Station Casino, and at Improv Olympic West. She was a featured comic the 4th Annual Woman Leadership Conference at The House of Blues, West Hollywood, was a Finalist in The Tickled Pink Comedy Tour with the Gals of Mad TV at the Laugh Factory, and a TOP Four Finalist for The Funniest Comic in the City-LA, Season 2. An accomplished commercial actor as well, Meredith has appeared in spots for Taco Bell, Audi, Kia, KGB, Big Lot's, CableVision, Papa Murphy's Pizza, Old Mutual, Tower Records, and Celsius, to name a few. Meredith was a founding director of the Cre Theater Company and Changing Perceptions. 

Self-management expert, Joy Baldridge joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Show to discuss the importance of effective listening.   Joy Baldridge, CPC, CSP, is a renowned self-management expert who helps the best companies in the world become even better at increasing revenue and productivity while decreasing stress and frustration. She is the president of Baldridge Seminars International and specializes in training sales and management professionals. At every company where she has sold, she was consistently ranked the #1 revenue producer. Joy is the author of The Fast-Forward MBA in Selling and Pure Joy, and has appeared as an expert in many publications including: Time Out New York, Working Mother, SUCCEED and American Health. She has also been a guest on many radio programs and was the host of a talk show on Cablevision where she interviewed CEOs of fortune 500 companies. Visit http://joybaldridge.com Like America Meditating & on Twitter. Visit www.americameditating.org. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

En este episodio hablamos sobre lo que hicimos en la semana, God of War, Batman White Knight, Cablevision vs Izzi, Amazing Spider-Man vs Spider-Man Homecoming, la serie de El Chapo, el odio a la serie de Luis Miguel, y la cultura mexicana en la serie de Vida. Nos ponemos demasiado nostálgicos recordando anécdotas de Star Wars en nuestras vidas en honor al 4 de Mayo, leemos tus comentarios y el tema Patreon de la semana: cuando nuestro hobby era undergound. Demasiada nostalgia en este episodio. 0:00 - Intro/ Lo que hicimos en la semana 31:31 – May the 4th be with you y Star Wars en nuestra vida. 1:09:27 – Leemos tus correos (spoilers de Avengers: Infinity War) 1:22:33 – Cuando nuestro hobby era undergorund 2:00:01 - Despedida No olvides dejar tus comentarios y/o saludos para leerlos en el siguiente podcast. Web: losnonoscomunes.com Patreon.com/ losnonoscomunes Twitter: @losnonoscomunes Facebook: losnonoscomunes Instagram: losnonoscomunes Youtube: losnonoscomunes E-mail: losnonoscomunes@gmail.com Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/YCSkAt8

Los temas del día: Motorola lanzara el año entrante nuevos modelos de las líneas Moto G, Moto E y Moto X; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/12/21/motorola-lanzara-el-ano-entrante-nuevos-modelos-de-las-lineas-moto-g-moto-e-y-moto-x/ LG se adelanta al CES2018 con su nueva Monitor 4K de 32 pulgadas; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/12/21/lg-se-adelanta-al-ces2018-con-su-nueva-monitor-4k-de-32-pulgadas/ Twitter y las nuevas reglas para reducir conducta de odio y comportamiento abusivo; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/12/21/twitter-y-las-nuevas-reglas-para-reducir-conducta-de-odio-y-comportamiento-abusivo/ Honor anuncia el smartphone 9 Lite; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/12/21/honor-anuncia-el-smartphone-9-lite/ Primer estándar de 5G es aprobado por el 3GPP; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/12/21/primer-estandar-de-5g-es-aprobado-por-el-3gpp/ Entrevistamos a Ariel Araki, ingeniero de Preventa de Kodak Alaris; Instagram añade una burbuja de comentarios en cada foto/video; El Gobierno de Argentina aprobó la fusión de Telecom-Cablevision; Tenemos la fecha y valor de lanzamiento de los Samsung Galaxy A8 y A8+. Podes seguirme desde Twitter @arielmcorg (www.twitter.com/arielmcorg) También desde Instagram @arielmcorg (www.instagram.com/arielmcorg) Sumate al canal de Telegram #Radiogeekpodcast (http://telegram.me/Radiogeekpodcast)

The podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Hosted by Tom Christmann, CCO of DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency in New York City. In the ninth episode of “The A-List” podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein Chief Creative Officer Tom Christmann chats with his long-time friend Megan Skelly, the Group Executive Creative Director at R/GA. Megan has been the creative lead on some of the world's biggest name brands such as Coca-Cola, Target, Stella Artois, and most recently Verizon Wireless. Last year, Business Insider named her one of the “30 Most Creative Women in Advertising” – an honor that she fully deserves. Tune in and hear Megan and Tom talk about their time together at Kirshenbaum, stepping over dead bodies, not being afraid to be stupid and so much more. Full episode and show notes below! Show Notes [00:00 – 01:36] Intro [01:37 – 09:24] Megan talks about her childhood in Connecticut and her aspirations of becoming a painter [09:25 – 13:40] Living on a pull out couch for three years in Westport and trying to get a job in the recession [13:41 – 19:20] Moving to New York City and working at Wonderman [19:21 – 26:00] Megan talks about her role models in the industry [26:01 – 31:03] Working on Cablevision at KBS and becoming a storyteller [31:04 – 37:16] “Making it”, using fear as a motivator, and trusting the process [37:17 – 44:20] Not being afraid to be stupid and knowing your strengths [44:21 – 46:05] Why the industry is more exciting today than ever [46:06 – 54:50] The different DNA of R/GA [54:41 – 55:52] Outro “The A-List” is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New York's newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter. If you want to be interviewed for an upcoming episode, contact us at AdhouseNYC.com.

Los temas del día: #SanValentin – Tinder aumenta tu oportunidad de encontrar pareja ¡con un Súper Like extra!; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/02/13/sanvalentin-tinder-aumenta-tu-oportunidad-de-encontrar-pareja-con-un-super-like-extra/ Whatsapp Managers, nueva profesión en expansión!; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/02/13/whatsapp-managers-nueva-profesion-en-expansion/ SanDisk presenta su nueva Unidad Dual Drive 3.0 en Argentina; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/02/13/sandisk-presenta-su-nueva-unidad-dual-drive-3-0-en-argentina/ LG el primero en lanzar smartwatch con Android Wear 2.0; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/02/13/lg-el-primero-en-lanzar-smartwatch-con-android-wear-2-0/ Un poco de historia! #radiogeek en vivo del 17 de mayo de 2012; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/02/12/un-poco-de-historia-radiogeek-en-vivo-del-17-de-mayo-de-2012/ #Tecnologia Automovilística – Ford y la evolución de las luces; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/02/11/tecnologia-automovilistica-ford-y-la-evolucion-de-las-luces/ #Argentina – Clientes de Cablevision podrán probar Flow gratis; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/02/11/argentina-clientes-de-cablevision-podran-probar-flow-gratis/ #Seguridad – Precauciones por el día de San Valentín; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/02/11/seguridad-precauciones-por-el-dia-de-san-valentin/ Informe especial 121 #Radiogeek “Hablamos de Estados Unidos y Silicon Valley”; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/02/10/informe-especial-12-radiogeek-hablamos-de-estados-unidos-y-silicon-valley/ #GRAMMYs 2017 y los artistas más populares de #Instagram; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/02/10/grammys-2017-y-los-artistas-mas-populares-de-instagram/ Nokia volvería al MWC2017 con un renovado N95; https://infosertec.com.ar/2017/02/10/nokia-volveria-al-mwc2017-con-un-renovado-n95/ Rusia está considerando devolver Snowden a EE.UU.: reporte; https://www.cnet.com/es/noticias/russia-esta-considerando-devolver-snowden-a-ee-uu-reporte/ Prince llega al streaming de la mano de Apple Music, Spotify, etc; Guarda tus lugares favoritos y compártelos con tus amigos; https://tecnologiayproductosgoogle.blogspot.com.ar/2017/02/guarda-tus-lugares-favoritos-y.html Los Nokia 5, 3, 6 y un nuevo Nokia 3310 serán presentados en MWC 2017: reporte; https://www.cnet.com/es/noticias/nokia-5-3-nokia-6-nuevo-celular-android-nokia-3310-lanzamiento-mwc-2017/ Huawei adelante el lanzamiento del P10; https://youtu.be/X4OsqrK3oXk Huawei y su smartwatch en el MWC. Podes seguirme desde Twitter @arielmcorg (www.twitter.com/arielmcorg) También desde Instagram @arielmcorg (www.instagram.com/arielmcorg) Sumate al canal de Telegram #Radiogeekpodcast (http://telegram.me/Radiogeekpodcast)

Renowned self-management expert, Joy Baldridge joins Sister Jenna to discuss the gift of effective listening skills and why good listeners are held in high regard.  Joy Baldridge, CPC, CSP, helps the best companies in the world become even better at increasing revenue and productivity while decreasing stress and frustration. She is the president of Baldridge Seminars International and specializes in training sales and management professionals. At every company where she has sold, she was consistently ranked the #1 revenue producer. Joy is the author of "The Fast-Forward MBA in Selling" and "Pure Joy," and has appeared as an expert in many publications including: Time Out New York, Working Mother, SUCCEED and American Health. She has also been a guest on many radio programs, and was the host of a talk show on Cablevision where she interviewed CEOs of fortune 500 companies. Visit http://joybaldridge.com "Listening is a gift that you give to yourself and others.  Good listeners learn faster, make fewer mistakes, build strong, trusted relationships and are held in high regard." - Joy Baldridge Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android   

One of the questions I am asked most often is “how can you earn extra income online?. In this episode we hear from Ephraim Rosenberg who has been selling online for 20 years mostly on eBay and Amazon. Listen as we hear his story and learn valuable lessons about selling on Amazon today. After being frustrated with some of Amazon’s policies and their quickness to shut down even a million dollar client with zero notice, Ephraim decided to start a club of frum Amazon sellers so that they can help each other keep to the rules and get themselves out of jams. This group has now morphed to almost 500 members! If you are even thinking about selling on Amazon this is a must listen for you! NAME: Ephraim (Ed) Rosenberg CONNECT: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edrosenberg1 (On LinkedIn) Website: http://www.sharkmotorcycleaudio.com/ (Shark Motorcycle Audio) JOIN THE FRUM AMAZON SELLERS CLUB: Send an email to sellersgrouptg@gmail.com People & Companies Named in this Episode http://ebay.com ( eBay) http://amzn.to/1THeZLm (Amazon.com) https://www.torahvodaath.org/ (Yeshiva Torah Vodaath) http://levavrohom.org/ (Lev Avrohom) http://rabbiysweinfeld.weebly.com (Rav Yecheskel Weinfeld shlita) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mir_yeshiva_(Jerusalem) (Mir Yeshiva) http://matzav.com/rav-elya-boruch-finkel-zt%E2%80%9Dl-on-his-third-yahrtzeit-today-24-adar/ (Rav Elya Boruch Finkel ZT”L) https://www.touro.edu/ (Touro College) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verizon_Communications (Bell Atlantic) http://www.morganstanley.com/ (Cablevision) http://www.morganstanley.com/ (Morgan Stanley) http://jet.com (Jet.com) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bezos (Jeff Bezos) https://services.amazon.com/fulfillment-by-amazon/benefits.htm (Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0BmxTQBS3S4ZTc3MUFjekdTdGM/view?ths=true (WhatsApp Article About How to Conduct A Group) https://telegram.org/ (Telegram) http://abigaels.com/ (Abigaels) https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mccabe-2646555 (Chris McCabe) https://www.linkedin.com/in/elikatz (Eli Katz) http://amzn.to/1oH9D7c () http://amzn.to/1S9LnGF (Triumph of Survival: The Story of the Jews in the Modern Era 1650-1996) http://www.teapplix.com/ (Teapplix) Donald Trump Lipa Rosenberg — ——— https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-frum-entrepreneur/id975678776 (Are you enjoying this podcast? Please take 30 seconds and rate it on iTunes! Every 5 Stars helps us get more noticed!) To learn more about me, please check out http://nachum.co (Nachum.co) Thank you for listening!!

Option Block 434: Buy SPY Calls and Go Away Trading Block: Buying SPY for the summer. The absence of fear - How low can the VIX go? Stocks rise to near records; oil jumps above $60. Someone made a quick buck trading cable mergers - Cablevision soared 18 percent on Wednesday Odd Block: Calls trade in Sphere 3D corp. (ANY), calls trade in TYCO Intl PLC (TYC), and calls trade in Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from David S. - I think Apple is writing/buying options. Check my blog post for an option oddity: - http://bravo0123.tumblr.com. Why would they do this? I do not know, it's only 6 million shares for Apple.  Can I profit off this guess? Not sure. Around the Block: Earnings: Big-box retailers step into the spotlight for earnings this week - i.e. Best Buy.

"Listening is a gift that you give to yourself and others.  Good listeners learn faster, make fewer mistakes, build strong, trusted relationships and are held in high regard." - Joy Baldridge Tune in as Self-management expert, Joy Baldridge joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Show to discuss effective listening.   Joy Baldridge, CPC, CSP, is a renowned self-management expert who helps the best companies in the world become even better at increasing revenue and productivity while decreasing stress and frustration. She is the president of Baldridge Seminars International and specializes in training sales and management professionals. At every company where she has sold, she was consistently ranked the #1 revenue producer. Joy is the author of "The Fast-Forward MBA in Selling" and "Pure Joy," and has appeared as an expert in many publications including: Time Out New York, Working Mother, SUCCEED and American Health. She has also been a guest on many radio programs, and was the host of a talk show on Cablevision where she interviewed CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. Visit http://joybaldridge.com Get the OFF TO WORK CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & follow us Twitter

Get the OFF TO WORK CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & Follow us on Twitter. “Listening is a gift that you give to yourself and others.  Good listeners learn faster, make fewer mistakes, build strong, trusted relationships and are held in high regard.” - Joy Baldridge Self-management expert, Joy Baldridge joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Show to discuss effective listening.   Joy Baldridge, CPC, CSP, is a renowned self-management expert who helps the best companies in the world become even better at increasing revenue and productivity while decreasing stress and frustration. She is the president of Baldridge Seminars International and specializes in training sales and management professionals. At every company where she has sold, she was consistently ranked the #1 revenue producer. Joy is the author of “The Fast-Forward MBA in Selling” and “Pure Joy,” and has appeared as an expert in many publications including: Time Out New York, Working Mother, SUCCEED and American Health. She has also been a guest on many radio programs, and was the host of a talk show on Cablevision where she interviewed CEOs of fortune 500 companies. Visit http://joybaldridge.com  

Joy Baldridge, CPC, CSP, is a renowned self-management expert who helps the best companies in the world become even better at increasing revenue and productivity while decreasing stress and frustration. She is the president of Baldridge Seminars International and specializes in training sales and management professionals. At every company where she has sold, she was consistently ranked the #1 revenue producer. Joy is the author of “The Fast-Forward MBA in Selling” and “Pure Joy,” and has appeared as an expert in many publications including: Time Out New York, Working Mother, SUCCEED and American Health. She has also been a guest on many radio programs, and was the host of a talk show on Cablevision where she interviewed CEOs of fortune 500 companies. Visit http://joybaldridge.com Get the OFF TO WORK CD by Sister Jenna, like America Meditating on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

This week New Tech City looks at New York's internet connectivity a year after Sandy knocked out communications for so many New Yorkers. WNYC's Ilya Marritz tells the story of how parts of Red Hook, Brooklyn, have its own Wi-Fi courtesy of the local startup, Brooklyn Fiber. One of the technologies used involves "mesh wireless networking," something researcher Anthony Townsend, author of Smart Cities, discusses in detail. Then Susan Crawford, author of Captive Audience: The Telecom Industry and Monopoly Power in the New Gilded Age, talks about the problems that arise when three internet service providers — Time Warner Cable, Verizon and Cablevision — control the market in New York City. Finally, the story of one New York businessman who saved his small CPR training company from Sandy by storing everything in the cloud before to the storm hit; and how he's obsessed with backing everything up to this day.